JVC GR D200 User Manual

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AUTOMATIC  
DEMONSTRATION  
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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA  
GETTING STARTED  
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GR-D200  
VIDEO RECORDING &  
PLAYBACK  
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ADVANCED FEATURES  
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REFERENCES  
TERMS  
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INSTRUCTIONS  
For Customer Use:  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is  
located on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this  
information for future reference.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
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LYT1171-001A  
                                                              
                                                               
                                                      
                                                      
                                          
                                          
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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides  
to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).  
Do not block the ventilation holes.  
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)  
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.  
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws  
governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.  
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.  
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.  
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,  
potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.  
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)  
This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials  
may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations.  
For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries  
Alliance:  
<http://www.eiae.org>  
IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS  
1) Read these instructions.  
2) Keep these instructions.  
3) Heed all warnings.  
10)Use only with the cart,  
stand, tripod, bracket, or  
table specified by the  
manufacturer, or sold  
with the apparatus.  
When a cart is used, use  
caution when moving  
the cart/apparatus  
4) Follow all instructions.  
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6) Clean only with dry cloth.  
combination to avoid  
injury from tip-over.  
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.  
11)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  
when unused for long periods of time.  
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce  
heat.  
12)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has  
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply  
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled  
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the  
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,  
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
9) Only use attachments/accessories specified by  
the manufacturer.  
      
       
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the  
malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.  
CAUTION!  
The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.  
When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap. Carrying or holding the  
camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.  
Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the  
camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.  
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the  
camcorder.  
CAUTION!  
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not  
recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.  
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and  
MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “  
can be used with this unit.  
and memory cards marked “  
or  
Before recording an important scene…  
make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark  
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or  
make sure you only use memory cards with the mark  
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remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.  
remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without  
proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition  
for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)  
                                                              
                                                               
                                                      
                                                      
                                          
                                          
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Provided Accessories  
or  
AC Adapter  
AP-V11U or AP-V13U  
Battery Pack  
BN-V408U-H  
S-Video Audio/Video/  
Editing Cable (S/AV/Editing  
cable)  
USB Cable  
CD-ROM  
Remote Control Unit  
RM-V718U*  
Memory Card 8 MB  
(Already inserted in the  
camcorder)  
Lens Cap (pg. 7 for  
attachment)  
Core Filter  
(for provided USB Cable  
pg. 6 for attachment)  
Lithium Battery CR2025*  
(for remote control unit)  
Shoulder Strap  
(pg. 7 for attachment)  
* A lithium battery is pre-  
installed in the Remote Control  
Unit at time of shipment (with  
insulation sheet). To use the  
Remote Control Unit, remove  
the insulation sheet.  
Core Filter x 2  
(for provided S-Video/Audio/  
Video/Editing Cable and AC  
Adapters cord pg. 6 for  
attachment)  
NOTES:  
In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or  
more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to  
the camcorder.  
Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.  
 
      
       
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For the S-Video/Audio/Video/Editing cable  
3 cm (1-3/16")  
How To Attach The Core Filter  
Attach the core filter(s) to the provided AC Adapters  
cord, S-Video/Audio/Video/Editing cable and USB  
cable. The core filter reduces interference.  
1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core  
filter.  
Stopper  
2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving  
approx. 3 cm (1-3/16") of cable between the  
cable plug and the core filter. If using the AC  
Adapters cord or USB cable, be sure to wind the  
cable once around the outside of the core filter as  
shown in the illustration.  
Wind the cable so that it is not slack.  
3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut.  
NOTES:  
Take care not to damage the cable.  
When connecting cables, attach the end with the  
core filter to the camcorder.  
For the AC Adapters cord and USB cable  
3 cm (1-3/16")  
Wind once  
 
                                                              
                                                               
                                                      
                                                      
                                          
                                          
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How To Attach The Lens Cap  
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to  
the camcorder as shown in the illustration.  
How To Attach The Strap  
1 Following the illustration, thread the strap  
through the eyelet a.  
NOTE:  
2 Fold it back and thread it through the buckle b.  
3 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of  
the strap to the other eyelet c located under the  
Grip Strap.  
To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the  
cap is flush to the camcorder.  
4 Confirm the strap is not twisted.  
During shooting  
       
      
       
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GETTING STARTED  
Power .......................................................................10  
Loading A Cassette  
Snapshot (For Video Recording) ...............................42  
Flash Brightness Adjustment .....................................43  
Auto Focus ...............................................................45  
Exposure Control ......................................................46  
Iris Lock ...................................................................46  
Loading A Memory Card  
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK  
VIDEO RECORDING ....................................................17  
Tape Remaining Time ...............................................17  
Zooming ...................................................................18  
Still Playback ............................................................20  
Insert Editing ............................................................60  
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING &  
PLAYBACK  
23  
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ..............................................66  
Connection To A Personal Computer .......................66  
Using The Camcorder As A WebCam .......................67  
D.S.C. RECORDING .....................................................23  
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ..............................23  
D.S.C. PLAYBACK .......................................................24  
Normal Playback Of Images .....................................24  
Auto Playback Of Images .........................................25  
Playback Of Video Clips ...........................................25  
Index Playback Of Files ............................................26  
Viewing File Information ..........................................26  
Removing On-Screen Display ...................................26  
Protecting Files .........................................................27  
Deleting Files ...........................................................28  
Resetting The File Name ...........................................29  
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ...................29  
Initializing A Memory Card ......................................30  
REFERENCES  
68  
DETAILS ....................................................................68  
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................69  
CAUTIONS .................................................................74  
USER MAINTENANCE ..................................................77  
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................78  
INDEX .......................................................................80  
TERMS  
86  
                                                              
                                                               
                                                      
                                                      
                                          
                                          
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Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no  
operation for about 3 minutes after the Power  
Switch is set to Aor Mand no cassette is in  
the camcorder.  
Automatic Demonstration  
Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO  
MODEis set to ON(factory-preset).  
Performing any operation during the  
demonstration stops the demonstration  
temporarily. If no operation is performed for more  
than 3 minute after that, the demonstration will  
resume.  
Lock Button  
Power Switch  
DEMO MODEremains ONeven if the  
camcorder power is turned off.  
To cancel Automatic Demonstration  
1 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
4 Press + or to select s, and press SELECT/  
SET. The SYSTEM Menu appears.  
5 Press + or to select DEMO MODE, and press  
SELECT/SET. The Sub Menu appears.  
6 Press + or to select OFF, and press SELECT/  
SET.  
SELECT/SET  
Button  
7 Press + or to select BRETURN, and press  
SELECT/SET twice. The normal screen appears.  
+/- Button  
NOTE:  
Detach the lens cap to see the actual changes of the  
Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD  
monitor or viewfinder.  
MENU Button  
Sub Menu  
SYSTEM  
DEMO MODE  
OFF  
ON  
     
       
        
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8 When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out,  
Power  
charging is finished.  
9 Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.  
This camcorders 2-way power supply system lets  
you choose the most appropriate source of power.  
Do not use provided power supply units with other  
equipment.  
10 Disconnect the AC Adapter from the  
camcorder.  
To detach the battery pack...  
Slide the battery pack up slightly while pressing  
BATT. RELEASE to detach it.  
Charging The Battery Pack  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
Battery pack  
Charging time  
BN-V408U  
Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.  
BN-V416U  
(optional)  
Approx. 3 hr.  
Approx. 5 hr.  
BN-V428U  
(optional)  
NOTES:  
If the protective cap is attached to the battery  
pack, remove it first.  
During charging, the camcorder cannot be  
operated.  
Charging is not possible if the wrong type of  
battery is used.  
When charging the battery pack for the first time  
or after a long storage period, the POWER/  
CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove  
the battery pack from the AC Adapter, then try  
charging again.  
POWER/CHARGE Lamp  
BATT.RELEASE Button  
If the battery operation time remains extremely  
short even after having been fully charged, the  
battery is worn out and needs to be replaced.  
Please purchase a new one.  
Using the optional AA-V40 AC Power Adapter/  
Charger, you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/  
V428U battery pack without the camcorder.  
However, it cannot be used as an AC Adapter.  
For other notes, pg. 68.  
Arrow  
To DC connector  
c
AC Adapter  
Using The Battery Pack  
Perform steps 3 - 5 in Charging The Battery Packin  
the left column.  
To AC outlet  
d
1 Set the Power Switch to OFFwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
Maximum continuous recording time  
2 Pull out the Viewfinder fully and tilt it upward  
Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on  
fully.  
BN-V408U* 1 hr. 5 min.  
1 hr. 20 min.  
2 hr. 40 min.  
4 hr. 50 min.  
6 hr. 40 min.  
9 hr. 30 min.  
3 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing  
downward, push the battery pack slightly against  
the battery pack mount a.  
BN-V416U  
BN-V428U  
BN-V840U  
BN-V856U  
* Provided  
2 hr. 10 min.  
3 hr. 55 min.  
5 hr. 25 min.  
7 hr. 50 min.  
4 Slide down the battery pack until it locks in place  
b.  
5 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder c.  
6 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet d.  
7 The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder  
blinks to indicate charging has started.  
             
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
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NOTES:  
About Batteries  
Recording time is reduced significantly under the  
following conditions:  
• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged  
repeatedly.  
• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.  
• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.  
Before extended use, it is recommended that you  
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the  
planned shooting time.  
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.  
ATTENTION:  
Before detaching the power source, make sure  
that the camcorders power is turned off. Failure to  
do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.  
INFORMATION:  
The optional extended-use battery pack kit is a set  
composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/  
Charger:  
VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AA-V15U  
AC Power Adapter/Charger  
VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80U  
AC Power Adapter/Charger  
Read the kits instruction manual before using.  
Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC  
Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or  
BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and  
supply power directly to the camcorder.  
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart,  
or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may  
cause a fire or explosion.  
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals  
to come in contact with metals, as this can result in  
a short circuit and possibly start a fire.  
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries  
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large  
power capacity. However, when one is exposed to  
cold temperatures (below 10°C/50°F), its usage time  
becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this  
happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or  
other warm, protected place for a short time, then  
re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery  
pack itself is not cold, it should not affect  
Using AC Power  
performance.  
(If youre using a heating pad, make sure the battery  
pack does not come in direct contact with it.)  
For other notes, pg. 68.  
AC Adapter  
To DC connector  
To AC outlet  
b
a
1 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder a.  
2 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet b.  
NOTES:  
The provided AC Adapter features automatic  
voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to  
240 V.  
For other notes, pg. 68.  
     
       
        
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Some tripods are not equipped with studs.  
Grip Adjustment  
1 Adjust the velcro strip.  
2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp  
the grip.  
3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to  
easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button,  
Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to  
fasten the velcro strip to your preference.  
CAUTION:  
When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend  
its legs to stabilize the camcorder. It is not advised  
to use small sized tripods. This may cause damage  
to the unit by falling over.  
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder  
Viewfinder Adjustment  
1 Set the Power Switch to Aor Mwhile  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
While using the LCD monitor:  
Pull on bottom end a of the LCD monitor and open  
the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270º (90º  
downward, 180º upward).  
While using the viewfinder:  
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.  
Pull out the viewfinder fully.  
2 Close the LCD monitor, then pull out the  
viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best  
viewability.  
Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a  
click, otherwise it may be pushed back in during use.  
3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the  
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.  
180˚  
b
a
NOTES:  
Push b towards the camcorder to close the LCD  
monitor.  
Diopter Adjustment  
Control  
The image will not appear simultaneously on the  
LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during  
Interface shooting (pg. 18). When the  
viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is  
opened, you can select which one to use. Set  
PRIORITYto the desired mode in SYSTEM  
Menu. (pg. 31, 38)  
Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder. However, this is not a  
malfunction. (pg. 73)  
Tripod Mounting  
To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the  
direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and  
stud hole on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw  
clockwise.  
               
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
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Choose the appropriate operation mode according  
to your preference using the Power Switch and  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.  
Display  
Power Switch Position  
1 Set the Power Switch to A, Mor PLAY”  
while pressing down the Lock Button located on  
the switch.  
A (Full Auto Recording):  
Allows you to record using NO special effects or  
manual adjustments. Suitable for standard  
recording.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully.  
3 Press MONITOR BRIGHT + or until the bright  
level indicator on the display moves and the  
appropriate brightness is reached.  
The Aindicator appears on the display.  
M (Manual Recording):  
Allows you to set various recording functions  
using the Menus. (pg. 31)  
If you want more creative capabilities than Full  
Auto Recording, try this mode.  
There is no indication on the display.  
It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the  
viewfinder. Pull out the viewfinder fully, set  
PRIORITYin the SYSTEM menu to FINDER”  
(pg. 31, 32) and perform step 3.  
OFF:  
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.  
PLAY:  
Allows you to play back a recording on the  
tape.  
BR I GHT  
Allows you to play back a video clip on the  
memory card.  
Allows you to display a still image stored in the  
memory card or to transfer a still image stored in  
the memory card to a PC.  
MONITOR BRIGHT +/- Button  
Allows you to set various playback functions  
using the Menus. (pg. 31, 40)  
Operation Mode  
To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to  
any operation mode except OFFwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position  
VIDEO:  
Lock Button  
Allows you to record on a tape or play back a  
tape. If REC SELECTis set to “  
/
Power Switch  
(pg. 39), still images are recorded both on the  
tape and the memory card.  
MEMORY:  
Allows you to record in a memory card or  
access data stored in a memory card.  
When the Power Switch is set to Aor M, the  
currently selected image size appears.  
Power-Linked Operation  
POWER/CHARGE Lamp  
When the Power Switch is set to Aor M, you  
can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/  
closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in  
the viewfinder.  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
           
       
        
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CAMERA DISPLAY  
6 Press + or to input the  
month, and press SELECT/  
SET. Repeat to input the  
day, year, hour and  
minute.  
Date/Time Settings  
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times,  
but its display can be turned on or off during  
playback. (pg. 31, 41)  
CLOCK  
ADJ .  
DEC 2 5'0 3  
5 : 3 0 PM  
7 Press + or to select  
Lock Button  
BRETURN, and press  
SELECT/SET twice. The Menu Screen closes.  
Power Switch  
Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery  
To store the date/time in memory, the clocks  
rechargeable lithium battery is integrated in the  
camcorder. While the camcorder is connected to an  
AC outlet using the AC Adapter, or while the battery  
pack attached to the camcorder continues to supply  
power, the clocks rechargeable lithium battery is  
always charged. However, if the camcorder is not  
used for approx. 3 months, the clocks lithium  
battery will become discharged and the date/time  
stored in memory will be lost. When this occurs, first  
connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC  
Adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clocks  
rechargeable lithium battery. Then perform the date/  
time setting before using the camcorder.  
Note that the camcorder can be used without setting  
the date/time.  
NOTE:  
SELECT/SET  
Button  
Even if you select CLOCK ADJ., if the parameter is  
not highlighted, the camcorders internal clock  
continues to operate. Once you move the highlight  
bar to the first date/time parameter (month), the  
clock stops. When you finish setting the minute and  
press the MENU, the date and time begin operation  
from the date and time you have just set.  
+/- Button  
MENU Button  
1 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
WI PE / FADER  
3 Press MENU. The Menu  
OFF  
FADERWH I TE  
FADERBLACK  
FADERB .W  
Screen appears.  
WI PECORNER  
WI PEWI NDOW  
WI PESL I DE  
WI PEDOOR  
WI PESCROLL  
WI PESHUTTER  
CAMERA DISPLAY  
4 Press + or to select n,  
ON SCREEN  
DATE / T I ME  
T I ME CODE  
CLOCK  
LCD / TV  
AUTO  
and press SELECT/SET.  
The CAMERA DISPLAY  
Menu appears.  
OFF  
DEC 2 5'0 3  
ADJ .  
5 : 3  
0 PM  
5 Press + or to select  
CLOCK ADJ., and press  
SELECT/SET. The  
RETURN  
parameter for Monthis highlighted.  
     
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
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Approximate recording time  
Recording mode  
Loading A Cassette  
/Unloading A Cassette  
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or  
eject a cassette.  
Tape  
SP  
30 min.  
LP  
30 min.  
45 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
90 min.  
1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of  
the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover  
open until it locks. The cassette holder opens  
automatically.  
120 min.  
To switch the recording mode, refer to pages 31 and  
34.  
Do not touch internal components.  
NOTES:  
2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE”  
It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to  
open. Do not apply force.  
to close the cassette holder.  
Be sure to press only the section labeled  
PUSH HEREto close the cassette holder;  
touching other parts may cause your finger to  
get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in  
injury or product damage.  
If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder  
does not open, close the cassette holder cover and  
try again. If the cassette holder still does not open,  
turn the camcorder off then on again.  
If the tape does not load properly, open the  
cassette holder cover fully and remove the  
cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again.  
When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a  
cold place to a warm environment, wait a short  
time before opening the cassette holder cover.  
cassette holder recedes may cause damage to the  
camcorder.  
Even when the camcorder is switched off, a  
cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the  
cassette holder is closed with the camcorder  
switched off, however, it may not recede. It is  
recommended to turn the power on before  
loading or unloading.  
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes  
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely  
before closing the cassette holder cover.  
When the battery packs charge is low, you  
may not be able to close the cassette holder  
cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery  
pack with a fully charged one or use AC power  
before continuing.  
3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it  
locks into place.  
Erase protection tab  
Make sure the  
window side is  
facing out.  
When resuming recording, once you open the  
cassette holder cover a blank portion will be  
recorded on the tape or a previously recorded  
scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of  
whether the cassette holder came out or not. See  
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape”  
(pg. 19).  
PUSH HERE  
Cassette holder  
Cassette  
holder cover  
OPEN/EJECT  
Switch  
To protect valuable recordings…  
Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape  
in the direction of SAVE. This prevents the tape  
from being recorded over. To record on this tape,  
slide the tab back to RECbefore loading it.  
         
       
        
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To protect valuable files (available only for SD  
Memory Card)…  
Loading A Memory Card  
/Unloading A Memory Card  
The provided memory card is already inserted in the  
camcorder at the time of purchase.  
Write/erase protection tab  
Card Cover (MEMORY CARD)  
Clipped edge  
Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the  
memory card in the direction of LOCK. This  
prevents the memory card from being recorded over.  
To record on this memory card, slide the tab back to  
the position opposite to LOCKbefore loading it.  
NOTES:  
Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked  
Memory  
card  
or MultiMediaCards marked  
.  
Label  
Some brands of memory cards are not compatible  
with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory  
card, consult its manufacturer or dealer.  
Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to  
FORMAT the card. (pg. 30)  
1 Make sure the camcorders power is off.  
2 Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD).  
3 To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its  
ATTENTION:  
clipped edge first.  
Do not insert or remove the memory card while the  
camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the  
memory card to be corrupted or cause the  
camcorder to become unable to recognize whether  
or not the card is installed.  
To unload a memory card, push it once. After the  
memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it  
out.  
Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side  
of the label.  
4 Close the card cover.  
       
VIDEO RECORDING  
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
ENꢀ%  
4 Set the Power Switch to Aor Mwhile  
Basic Recording  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
NOTE:  
camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.  
PAUSEis displayed.  
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed  
below:  
Power (pg. 10)  
Loading A Cassette (pg. 15)  
5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop  
Button. The tally lamp lights and T REC”  
appears on the display while recording is in  
progress.  
Power Zoom Lever (VOL.)  
6 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop  
Button again. The camcorder re-enters the  
Record-Standby mode.  
NOTES:  
The image will not appear simultaneously on the  
LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during  
Interface shooting (pg. 18).  
If the Record-Standby mode continues for  
5 minutes, the camcorders power shuts off  
push back and pull out the viewfinder again or  
close and re-open the LCD monitor.  
Power Switch  
Recording Start/  
Stop Button  
Lock Button  
LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:  
When power is supplied from a battery: the  
battery indicator is displayed. (pg. 84)  
When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the  
battery indicator does not appear.  
When a blank portion is left between recorded  
scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted  
and errors may occur when editing the tape. To  
avoid this, refer to Recording From The Middle  
Of A Tape(pg. 19).  
To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off,  
pg. 31, 37.  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
To record in LP (Long Play) mode, pg. 31, 34.  
For other notes, pg. 68.  
Tape Remaining Time  
Approximate tape remaining time appears on the  
display. “– h – – mmeans the camcorder is  
calculating the remaining time. When the remaining  
time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts  
blinking.  
0
h
25  
m
Tally Lamp (Lights while recording is in progress.)  
1 Remove the lens cap. (pg. 7)  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
hm  
(Now calculating)  
1h 0m  
0h59m  
0h 1m  
0h 3m  
viewfinder fully.  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
0h 0m  
0h 2m  
(Blinking)  
(Blinking)  
(Blinking)  
                     
       
        
VIDEO RECORDING (cont.)  
ꢀ&EN  
Zooming  
Journalistic Shooting  
Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous  
change in image magnification.  
In some situations, different  
shooting angles may provide  
more dramatic results. Hold  
the camcorder in the desired  
position and tilt the LCD  
monitor in the most  
convenient direction. It can  
rotate 270º (90º downward,  
180º upward).  
Zoom In  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T.  
Zoom Out  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W.  
The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the  
quicker the zoom action.  
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)  
Interface Shooting  
1
x
W
T
10  
x
W
T
The person you shoot  
can view himself/  
herself in the LCD  
monitor, and you can  
even shoot yourself  
while viewing your  
own image in the  
LCD monitor.  
Self Recording  
20  
x
W
T
40  
xW  
T
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)  
Digital zoom zone  
1) Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180º  
so that it faces forward.  
10  
x
W
T
When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an  
angle of over approx. 105º, the monitor image  
is inverted vertically. If the viewfinder is pulled  
out at that time, it also switches on.  
10X (optical) zoom zone  
Approximate zoom ratio  
2) Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when  
self-recording) and start recording.  
During Interface Shooting, the monitor image  
appears inverted as it would when viewing a  
mirror. However, the actual recorded image  
does not appear inverted.  
NOTES:  
Focusing may become unstable during Zooming.  
In this case, set the zoom while in Record-  
Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus  
(pg. 45), then zoom in or out in Record mode.  
Zooming is possible to a maximum of 200X, or it  
can be switched to 10X magnification using the  
optical zoom. (pg. 35)  
Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through  
Digital image processing, and is therefore called  
Digital Zoom.  
During Digital zoom, the quality of image may  
suffer.  
Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/  
MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY.  
Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2) to  
the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom  
Lever is set all the way to W. Also see TELE  
MACROin MANUAL Menu on page 36.  
For other notes, pg. 68.  
           
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
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Time Code  
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape  
During recording, a time code is recorded on the  
tape. This code is to confirm the location of the  
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time  
code begins counting from 00:00:00”  
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (pg. 21)  
to find the spot at which you want to start  
(pg. 20)  
2) Set the Power Switch to Aor Mwhile  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch, then start recording.  
(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the  
end of a previously recorded scene, the time code  
continues from the last time code number.  
To perform Random Assemble Editing (pg. 60 –  
65), time code is necessary. If during recording a  
blank portion is left partway through the tape, the  
time code is interrupted. When recording is  
resumed, the time code starts counting up again  
from 00:00:00. This means the camcorder may  
record the same time codes as those existing in a  
previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform  
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape(pg. 19)  
in the following cases;  
NOTES:  
The time code cannot be reset.  
During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time  
code indication does not move smoothly.  
The time code is displayed only when TIME  
CODEis set to ON. (pg. 38, 41)  
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape  
Time code  
00:00:00  
Time code Time code  
05:43:21 00:00:00  
When shooting again after playing back a  
recorded tape.  
When power shuts off during shooting.  
When a tape is removed and re-inserted during  
shooting.  
Already  
recorded scene  
Newlyrecorded  
scene  
Blank  
Tape  
When shooting using a partially recorded tape.  
When shooting on a blank portion located  
partway through the tape.  
Shooting start Shooting stop Shooting start  
point  
point point  
When shooting again after shooting a scene then  
opening/closing the cassette holder cover.  
Proper recording  
Display  
Frames are not displayed  
during recording.  
Time code  
00:00:00  
Time code Time code  
05:43:21 05:44:00  
Minutes  
Seconds  
Already  
recorded scene  
New  
Tape  
Latest scene  
scene  
Frames  
12 : 34 : 24  
(30 frames = 1 second)  
Shooting start Shooting start Shooting start  
point point point  
     
       
        
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VIDEO PLAYBACK  
NOTES:  
Normal Playback  
Clean the video heads using an optional dry  
cleaning cassette when:  
Power Zoom Lever (VOL.)  
No picture during playback.  
Blocks of noise appear during playback.  
For details, pg. 75.  
If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power  
is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off  
automatically. To turn on again, set the Power  
Switch to OFF, then to PLAY.  
The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD  
monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV.  
(pg. 22)  
Speaker  
You can also view the playback picture on the  
LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed  
against the camcorder body.  
LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:  
When power is supplied from a battery: the  
Power Switch  
battery indicator is displayed. (pg. 84)  
When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the  
battery indicator does not appear.  
Lock Button  
Stop Button (STOP (8))  
When a cable is connected to the S/AV connector,  
Rewind Button (REW (3))  
the sound is not heard from the speaker.  
To control the speaker volume…  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) towards +to  
turn up the volume, or towards “–” to turn down the  
volume.  
Play/Pause Button  
(PLAY (4/9))  
Fast-Forward  
Button (FF (5))  
Still Playback  
Pauses during video playback.  
1) Press PLAY (4/9) during playback.  
2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4/9)  
again.  
If still playback continues for more than about  
3 minutes, the camcorders Stop mode is  
automatically engaged.  
When PLAY (4/9) is pressed, the image may  
not pause immediately while the camcorder  
stabilizes the still image.  
+/- Button  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch  
MENU Button  
SELECT/SET Button  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 15)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
3 Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
4 To start playback, press PLAY (4/9).  
5 To stop playback, press STOP (8).  
During Stop mode, press REW (3) to  
rewind, or FF (5) to fast-forward the tape.  
                   
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                          
                                          
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NOTES:  
Shuttle Search  
Before starting Blank Search, if the current position  
is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in  
the reverse direction. If the current position is at a  
recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the  
forward direction.  
Blank Search does not work if HEAD CLEANING  
REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTEhas  
appeared with the tape.  
If the beginning or end of the tape is reached  
during Blank Search, the camcorder stops  
automatically.  
A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of  
Allows high-speed search in either direction during  
video playback.  
1) During playback, press FF (5) for forward  
search, or REW (3) for reverse search.  
2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4/9).  
During playback, press and hold FF (5) or  
REW (3). The search continues as long as  
you hold the button. Once you release the  
button, normal playback resumes.  
A slight mosaic effect appears on the display  
during Shuttle Search. This is not a  
malfunction.  
The detected blank portion may be located  
between recorded scenes. Before you start  
recording, make sure there is no recorded scene  
after the blank portion.  
ATTENTION:  
During Shuttle Search, parts of  
the picture may not be clearly  
visible, particularly on the left  
side of the screen.  
Slow-Motion Playback  
Frame-By-Frame Playback  
Playback Zoom  
Blank Search  
Helps you find where you should start recording in  
the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption.  
(pg. 19)  
Playback Special Effects  
Available only with the remote control (provided).  
(pg. 58)  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 15)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
3 Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
4 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
5 Press + or to select t VIDEOand press  
SELECT/SET.  
6 Press + or to select BLANK SRCHand press  
SELECT/SET. The Sub Menu appears.  
7 Press + or to select  
EXECUTEand press  
SELECT/SET.  
BLANK SEARCH  
The BLANK  
PUSH "STOP" BUTON  
TO CANCEL  
SEARCH”  
indication appears  
and the camcorder  
automatically starts  
reverse or forward search, then stops at the  
spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before  
the beginning of the detected blank portion.  
To cancel Blank Search midway, press STOP  
(8).  
       
       
        
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To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connected TV…  
Date/Time  
Set DATE/TIMEto AUTO, ONor OFF.  
(pg. 31, 41)  
Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn  
on/off the date indication.  
Time Code  
Connections To A TV Or VCR  
These are some basic types of connections. When  
making the connections, refer also to your VCR and  
TV instruction manuals.  
Set TIME CODEto ONor OFF.  
(pg. 31, 41)  
Indications other than date/time and time code  
Set ON SCREENto OFF, LCDor LCD/TV.  
(pg. 31, 41)  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the  
power supply instead of the battery pack.  
(pg. 11)  
To monitor the picture and sound from the  
camcorder without inserting a tape or memory  
card, set the camcorders Power Switch to Aor  
M, then set your TV to the appropriate input  
mode.  
S/AV/Editing cable  
To S/AV  
(provided)  
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.  
A
B
C
D
E
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.  
When a cable is connected to the S/AV connector,  
sound cannot be heard from the speaker.  
VCR  
A Not connected  
B Black to S-VIDEO IN*  
C Yellow to VIDEO IN**  
D White to AUDIO L IN***  
E Red to AUDIO R IN***  
TV  
*
Connect when your TV/VCR has S-VIDEO IN  
and A/V input connectors. In this case, it is not  
necessary to connect the yellow video cable.  
** Connect when your TV/VCR has only A/V input  
connectors.  
*** Not required for watching still images only.  
1 Make sure all units are turned off.  
2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown  
in the illustration.  
If using a VCR, go to step 3.  
If not, go to step 4.  
3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input,  
referring to your VCRs instruction manual.  
4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.  
5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the  
TV to its VIDEO mode.  
     
D.S.C. RECORDING  
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                          
                                          
EN  !  
   
.
Snapshot mode with no  
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)  
frame  
You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still  
Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored  
in the memory card.  
There is the sound of a  
shutter closing.  
NOTE:  
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed  
below:  
Power (pg. 10)  
Loading A Memory Card (pg. 16)  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
A Image Size (pg. 39, 82)  
B Shooting Icon (pg. 82)  
C Card Icon (pg. 82)  
SNAPSHOT Button  
D Picture Quality (pg. 39, 82)  
E Remaining Number Of Shots (pg. 82)  
NOTES:  
Even if DISis set to ON(pg. 36), the  
Stabilizer will be disabled.  
If Snapshot recording is not possible, O”  
blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.  
If Program AE with special effects (pg. 33) is  
engaged, certain modes of Program AE with  
special effects are disabled during Snapshot  
recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.  
If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes  
when the Power Switch is set to Aor Mand  
power is supplied from the battery pack, the  
camcorder shuts off automatically to save power.  
To perform shooting again, push back and pull out  
the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD  
monitor.  
The Motor Drive mode (pg. 43) is disabled  
when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to  
MEMORY.  
When a cable is connected to the S/AV connector,  
the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker,  
however it is recorded onto the tape.  
Still images taken are compliant to DCF (Design  
rule for Camera File system). They do not have any  
compatibility with devices which are not  
compliant to DCF.  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
1 Remove the lens cap.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
4 Set the Power Switch to Aor Mwhile  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
5 Press SNAPSHOT. The Oindication  
appears while the snapshot is being taken.  
Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode  
with no frame.  
To delete unwanted still images, refer to  
Deleting Files(pg. 28).  
When you do not want to hear the shutter  
sound, set BEEPto OFF. (pg. 31, 37)  
To change the Image Size and/or Picture  
Quality, pg. 31, 39.  
               
       
        
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D.S.C. PLAYBACK  
NOTES:  
Normal Playback Of Images  
Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a  
low-numbered one, this will not overwrite an  
existing image, because new images are  
Images shot in a file size other than 640 x 480,  
1024 x 768, 1280 x 960and 1600 x 1200”  
with another devices will be displayed thumbnail  
images. These thumbnail images cannot be  
transferred to a PC.  
Images shot with the camcorder are automatically  
numbered, then stored in numerical order in the  
memory card. You can view the stored images, one  
at a time, much like flipping through a photo album.  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
Images shot with devices (such as JVC GR-  
DVM70) that are not compatible with DCF cannot  
be viewed with this camcorder; UNSUPPORTED  
FILE!will be displayed.  
Fast-Forward Button  
(FF (5))  
Play/Pause Button  
(PLAY (4/9))  
Playback Zoom  
Available only with the remote control (provided).  
(pg. 58)  
Rewind Button  
(REW (3))  
Stop Button  
(STOP (8))  
+/- Button  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch  
SELECT/SET Button  
INFO Button  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
3 Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
The type of file (IMAGE or E-MAIL CLIP) which  
has been played back at the last time is  
displayed.  
5 If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,  
pg. 25) screen appears, press SELECT/SET.  
The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.  
6 Press + or to select IMAGE, and press  
SELECT/SET. The image playback screen  
(IMAGE) appears.  
7 Press REW (3) to display the previous file.  
Press FF (5) to display the next file.  
Pressing INFO gives you details on the  
displayed file. (pg. 26)  
You can also look for the desired file using  
Index Screen. (pg. 26)  
You can turn off the on-screen playback  
display. (pg. 26)  
         
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                          
                                          
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Auto Playback Of Images  
Playback Of Video Clips  
You can run through all the images stored in  
memory card automatically.  
You can view video clips (pg. 50) stored in the  
memory card.  
1 Perform steps 1 6 in Normal Playback Of  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
Images.  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
2 Press PLAY (4/9) to start Auto Playback.  
If you press REW (3) during Auto Playback,  
files are displayed in descending order.  
3 Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
If you press FF (5) during Auto Playback,  
files are displayed in ascending order.  
viewfinder fully.  
The type of file (IMAGE or E-MAIL CLIP) which  
has been played back at the last time is  
displayed.  
3 To end Auto Playback, press STOP (8).  
[For Normal Playback]  
[For Auto Playback]  
To display the next image  
5 If the image playback (IMAGE) screen appears,  
press SELECT/SET. The MEMORY SELECT screen  
appears.  
Image playback screen (IMAGE)  
100-0013  
6 Press + or to select  
E-MAIL CLIP  
E-MAIL CLIP, and press  
SELECT/SET. The video  
clip playback screen  
100-0014  
(E-MAIL CLIP) appears.  
7 Press REW (3) to select  
the previous file. Press FF  
(5) to select the next file.  
100-0015  
Pressing INFO gives you details on the  
displayed file. (pg. 26)  
You can also look for the desired file using  
Index Screen. (pg. 26)  
100-0016  
8 To start playback, press PLAY (4/9).  
9 To stop playback, press STOP (8).  
To display the previous image  
       
       
        
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D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)  
Information Screen  
Index Playback Of Files  
You can view several different files stored in the  
memory card at a time. This browsing capability  
makes it easy to locate a particular file you want.  
FOLDER  
F I LE  
: 1 0 0 JVCGR  
: DVC0 0 0 1 0  
03  
DATE  
:OCT 03  
S I ZE  
QUAL I TY : F I NE  
PROTECT : OFF  
: 1 0 2 4X7 6 8  
1 For Index Playback of image files, perform 1 6  
in Normal Playback Of Images(pg. 24).  
For Index Playback of video clip files, perform  
1 6 in Playback Of Video Clips(pg. 25).  
Press the INFO Button again to close the  
Information Screen.  
NOTE:  
2 Press INDEX. The Index Screen of the selected  
With images shot with other devices or processed on  
a PC, QUALITY: – – –” will be displayed.  
type of file appears.  
Selected file  
Index number  
Removing On-Screen Display  
Index Screen  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
1 Perform steps 1 6 in Normal Playback Of  
6
9
Images(pg. 24).  
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
3 Press + or to select DISPLAY, and press  
SELECT/SET. The Sub Menu appears.  
3 Press + or to move the frame to the desired file.  
Press REW (3) to display the previous page.  
Press FF (5) to display the next page.  
4 Press + or to select OFF, and press SELECT/  
SET. The operation mode indicator, folder/file  
number and battery indicator (  
) disappear.  
4 Press SELECT/SET. The selected file is displayed.  
Pressing INFO gives you details on the  
displayed file. (See below.)  
To display the indicators again, select ON.  
Operation mode indicator  
Folder/file number  
Viewing File Information  
100-0013  
MENU  
You can get the relevant file information by pressing  
the INFO Button during normal playback or Index  
Playback.  
D I SPLAY OFF  
ON  
FOLDER  
FILE  
DATE  
SIZE  
QUALITY  
TIME  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
Folder name (pg. 29)  
File name (pg. 29)  
Date the file was made  
Image size  
Picture quality (IMAGE only)  
Playback time (E-MAIL CLIP only)  
When set to ON, the file is  
protected from accidental erasure.  
(pg. 27)  
Battery indicator  
PROTECT  
           
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                          
                                          
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To protect the currently displayed file  
Protecting Files  
The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental  
erasure of files.  
9 Press + or to select  
CURRENT, and press  
SELECT/SET. The  
MENU  
PROTECT  
CURRENT  
PROT . ALL  
CANC . ALL  
PROTECT screen appears.  
RETURN  
10 Press REW (3) or FF  
(5) to select the desired  
file.  
Power Switch  
11 Press + or to select  
EXECUTE, and press  
SELECT/SET.  
Lock Button  
PROTECT  
Fast-Forward Button (FF (5))  
PROTECTED  
RETURN  
To cancel protection,  
select RETURN.  
Repeat steps 10 and 11  
for all files you want to  
protect.  
Rewind Button  
(REW (3))  
To protect all files stored in the memory  
card  
9 Press + or to select PROT.ALL, and press  
SELECT/SET. The PROTECT screen appears.  
10 Press + or to select EXECUTE, and press  
SELECT/SET.  
To cancel protection, select RETURN.  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch  
+/- Button  
NOTES:  
If the “  
mark appears, the currently displayed  
SELECT/SET Button  
MENU Button  
file is protected.  
When the memory card is initialized or corrupted,  
even protected files are deleted. If you do not want  
to lose important files, transfer them to a PC and  
save them.  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
3 Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
To Remove Protection  
viewfinder fully.  
The type of file (IMAGE or E-MAIL CLIP) which  
has been played back at the last time is  
displayed.  
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 8 in  
Protecting Filesin the left column.  
To remove protection from the currently  
displayed file  
If you want to select another type of file, go to  
step 5.  
If not, go to step 7.  
9 Press + or to select CURRENT, and press  
SELECT/SET. The PROTECT screen appears.  
5 Press SELECT/SET. The MEMORY SELECT screen  
10 Press REW (3) or FF (5) to select the  
appears.  
desired file.  
6 Press + or to select the desired type of file, and  
11 Press + or to select EXECUTE, and press  
press SELECT/SET.  
SELECT/SET.  
7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
To cancel selection, select RETURN.  
Repeat steps 10 and 11 for all files you want to  
remove protection.  
8 Press + or to select  
MENU  
PROTECT, and press  
PROTECT  
DELETE  
SELECT/SET. The Sub  
Menu appears.  
DPOF  
NO . RESET  
FORMAT  
D I SPLAY  
END  
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8 Press + or to select DELETE, and press  
To remove protection from all files stored  
in the memory card  
SELECT/SET. The Sub Menu appears.  
To delete the currently displayed file  
9 Press + or to select CANC.ALL, and press  
SELECT/SET. The PROTECT screen appears.  
9 Press + or to select  
MENU  
CURRENT, and press  
10 Press + or to select EXECUTE, and press  
DELETE  
CURRENT  
ALL  
SELECT/SET. The DELETE  
screen appears.  
SELECT/SET.  
To cancel selection, select RETURN.  
RETURN  
10 Press REW (3) or FF  
(5) to select the desired  
file.  
Deleting Files  
Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a  
time or all at once.  
11 Press + or to select  
EXECUTE, and press  
SELECT/SET.  
DELETE  
DELETE?  
To cancel deletion,  
select RETURN.  
Repeat steps 10 and 11  
for all files you want to  
delete.  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
NOTE:  
If the “  
mark appears, the selected file is  
Fast-Forward Button (FF (5))  
protected and cannot be deleted.  
To delete all files stored in the memory  
card  
Rewind Button  
(REW (3))  
9 Press + or to select ALL, and press SELECT/  
SET. The DELETE screen appears.  
10 Press + or to select EXECUTE, and press  
SELECT/SET.  
To cancel deletion, select RETURN.  
NOTES:  
Protected files (pg. 27) cannot be deleted. To  
delete them, remove protection first.  
Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored.  
Check files before deleting.  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch  
+/- Button  
SELECT/SET Button  
MENU Button  
CAUTION:  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
Do not remove the memory card or perform any  
other operation (such as turning off the  
camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use  
the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card  
may be corrupted if the battery becomes  
exhausted during deletion. If the memory card  
becomes corrupted, initialize it. (pg. 30)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
3 Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
The type of file (IMAGE or E-MAIL CLIP) which  
has been played back at the last time is  
displayed.  
If you want to select another type of file, go to  
step 5.  
If not, go to step 7.  
5 Press SELECT/SET. The MEMORY SELECT screen  
appears.  
6 Press + or to select the desired type of file, and  
press SELECT/SET.  
7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
   
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
Resetting The File Name  
Setting Print Information (DPOF  
Setting)  
This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF  
(Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to  
support future systems such as automatic printing.  
You can select one of the 2 print information settings  
for images stored in the memory card: To Print All  
Still Images (One Print For Each)or To Print By  
Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints.  
By resetting the file name, a new folder will be  
made. The new files you are going to make will be  
stored in the new folder. It is convenient to separate  
the new files from previously made files. (Available  
only for Image and video clip files.)  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
3 Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
NOTES:  
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
If you load a memory card already set as shown  
below in a printer compatible with DPOF, it will  
make prints of the selected still images  
automatically.  
viewfinder fully.  
The type of file (IMAGE or E-MAIL CLIP) which  
has been played back at the last time is  
displayed.  
To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them  
to a memory card. (pg. 55)  
5 Press SELECT/SET. The MEMORY SELECT screen  
appears.  
To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)  
6 Press + or to select the desired type of file  
(IMAGE or E-MAIL CLIP), and press SELECT/SET.  
The image or video clip playback screen (IMAGE  
or E-MAIL CLIP) appears.  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
3 Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
8 Press + or to select NO. RESET, and press  
SELECT/SET. The NO. RESET screen appears.  
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
9 Press + or to select EXECUTE, and press  
The type of file (IMAGE or E-MAIL CLIP) which  
has been played back at the last time is  
displayed.  
SELECT/SET. The new folder (such as  
101JVCGR) will be made and the file made of  
the next shot starts from DVC00001.  
5 If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,  
pg. 25) screen appears, press SELECT/SET.  
The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.  
Folder and File names  
Each time shooting takes place, a file name is made  
using a number which is larger by one than the  
largest number of the file names which are in use.  
Even if you delete an image or video clip file with a  
number in the middle of range, the number will not  
be used for a new shot; a gap will remain in the  
numerical sequence. If the file name reaches  
DVC09999, a new folder (such as 101JVCGR) will  
be made and the file name will start again from  
DVC00001.  
6 Press + or to select IMAGE, and press  
SELECT/SET. The image playback screen  
(IMAGE) appears.  
7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
8 Press + or to select  
MENU  
DPOF, and press  
DPOF  
CURRENT  
ALL  
RESET  
RETURN  
SELECT/SET. The Sub  
Menu appears.  
1
9 Press + or to select  
ALL 1, and press  
SELECT/SET. The DPOF  
screen appears.  
10 Press + or to select  
EXECUTE, and press  
SELECT/SET. The normal  
playback screen appears.  
To cancel selection,  
select RETURN.  
DPOF  
ALL1?  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
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To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number  
Of Prints  
Initializing A Memory Card  
You can initialize a memory card anytime.  
After initializing, all files and data stored in the  
memory card, including those which have been  
protected, are cleared.  
1 Perform steps 1 8 in To Print All Still Images  
(One Print For Each)(pg. 29).  
2 Press + or to select  
DPOF  
CURRENT, and press  
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
SELECT/SET. The DPOF  
screen appears.  
2 Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing  
SHEETS  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
0 0  
RETURN  
3 Press REW (3) or FF  
3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
(5) to select the desired  
viewfinder fully.  
file.  
4 Press MENU. The Menu  
4 Press + or to select the number indication (00),  
MENU  
PROTECT  
DELETE  
DPOF  
Screen appears.  
and press SELECT/SET.  
NO . RESET  
FORMAT  
D I SPLAY  
5 Select the number of prints  
DPOF  
by pressing + to increase  
END  
number, or to decrease  
the number, and press  
SELECT/SET.  
Repeat steps 3 through 5  
for the desired number  
of prints.  
The number of prints can be set up to 15.  
To correct the number of prints, select the  
image again and change the number.  
SHEETS  
FORMAT  
5 Press + or to select  
0 5  
FORMAT, and press  
ERASE ALL  
EX I ST I NG DATA?  
SELECT/SET. The FORMAT  
screen appears.  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
6 Press + or to select  
EXECUTE, and press  
SELECT/SET. The memory  
card is initialized.  
6 Press + or to select  
DPOF  
When initialization is finished, NO IMAGES  
STOREDor NO E-MAIL CLIP STORED”  
appears.  
RETURN, and press  
SELECT/SET. The SAVE?”  
appears.  
To cancel initialization, select RETURN.  
EXECUTE  
CANCEL  
If you did not change  
any settings in step 3  
CAUTION:  
through 5, the Menu  
Do not perform any other operation (such as  
turning off the camcorder) during initialization.  
Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as  
the memory card may be corrupted if the battery  
becomes exhausted during initialization. If the  
memory card becomes corrupted initialize it.  
Screen reappears.  
7 Press + or to select EXECUTEto save the  
setting you have just made, and press SELECT/  
SET.  
To cancel selection, select CANCEL.  
To Reset The Number Of Prints  
1 Perform steps 1 8 in To Print All Still Images  
(One Print For Each)(pg. 29).  
2 Press + or to select RESET, and press SELECT/  
SET. The DPOF screen appears.  
3 Press + or to select EXECUTE, and press  
SELECT/SET. The normal playback screen  
appears.  
To cancel selection, select RETURN.  
The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still  
images.  
CAUTION:  
While performing the above, never disconnect  
power, as this may cause the memory card to be  
corrupted.  
       
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4 Press + or to select the desired function, and  
Changing The Menu Settings  
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-  
screen menu system that simplifies many of the  
more detailed camcorder settings. (pg. 32 41)  
press SELECT/SET. The selected function menu  
appears.  
5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the  
selected function.  
Menus without Sub Menus  
v WIPE/FADER, r PROGRAM AE,  
u W. BALANCE  
Lock Button  
Power Switch  
1) Press + or to select the desired parameter.  
Example: r PROGRAM AE Menu  
PROGRAM AE  
SHUTTER  
Selected menu icon blinks.  
SHUTTER  
SPORTS  
SNOW  
SPOTLIGHT  
TWILIGHT  
SEPIA  
MONOTONE  
Selected parameter  
WI PE / FADER  
2) Press SELECT/SET.  
OFF  
Selection is complete. The  
FADERWH I TE  
FADERBLACK  
Menu Screen returns.  
Repeat the procedure if  
you wish to set other  
function menus.  
3) Press SELECT/SET again.  
The Menu Screen closes.  
FADERB .W  
WI PECORNER  
WI PEWI NDOW  
WI PESL I DE  
WI PEDOOR  
WI PESCROLL  
WI PESHUTTER  
Menus with Sub Menus  
m CAMERA, q MANUAL, s SYSTEM,  
n CAMERA DISPLAY, o DSC, t VIDEO,  
1) Press + or to select the desired function, and  
press SELECT/SET. The Sub Menu appears.  
Example: m CAMERA Menu  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
SELECT/SET Button  
MENU Button  
1 For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO”  
or MEMORY.  
Selected function  
CAMERA  
REC MODE  
SOUND MODE1 2b i  
t
Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
ZOOM  
4 0 x  
SNAP MODE  
GA I N UP  
FULL  
AGC  
Selected menu icon blinks.  
NAV I GAT I ONMANUAL  
For Video Playback Menus:  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to D.S.C.  
PLAYBACK(pg. 24).  
RETURN  
2) Press + or to select the  
desired parameter.  
Sub Menu  
CAMERA  
REC MODE  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
Menu Screen for Video  
and D.S.C. Recording  
Menu  
Menu Screen for Video  
Playback Menu  
RETURN  
CAMERA  
3) Press SELECT/SET.  
Selection is complete.  
Repeat the procedure if  
you wish to set other  
function menus.  
REC MODE  
SOUND MODE1 2b i  
t
ZOOM  
4 0 x  
SNAP MODE  
GA I N UP  
FULL  
AGC  
WI PE / FADER  
V I DEO  
SOUND MODESTEREO  
OFF  
NAV I GAT I ONMANUAL  
1 2b i  
t
MODESOUND  
1
FADERWH I TE  
FADERBLACK  
FADERB .W  
WI PECORNER  
WI PEWI NDOW  
WI PESL I DE  
WI PEDOOR  
WI PESCROLL  
WI PESHUTTER  
SYNCHRO  
0 .  
0
REC MODE  
COPYOFF  
RETURN  
NAV I . DEL .  
BLANK SRCH  
S / AV I NPUT  
OFF  
RETURN  
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MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.)  
4) Press SELECT/SET. The Menu Screen returns.  
Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other  
function menus.  
5) Press SELECT/SET again. The Menu Screen  
closes.  
Wipe Or Fader Effects  
IMPORTANT:  
Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with  
certain modes of Program AE with special effects.  
(pg. 33) If an unusable Wipe/Fader Effect is  
selected, its indicator blinks in blue or goes out.  
NOTES:  
The msettings are effective when the Power  
Switch is set to both Aand M. However, the  
menu settings can be changed only when the  
Power Switch is set to M.  
These effects let you make pro-style scene  
transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from  
one scene to the next.  
The qsettings are effective only when the  
Power Switch is set to M.  
The sfunctions which are set when the Power  
Switch is set to Mare also applied when the  
Power Switch is set to PLAY.  
The n(CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are  
effective even when the Power Switch is set to  
A. However, the menu settings can be changed  
only when the Power Switch is set to M.  
The n(CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are  
effective only for shooting.  
The n(VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective  
only for video playback.  
The date indication can also be turned on/off by  
pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote  
control (provided). (pg. 22, 52, 62)  
Wipe or Fader works when video recording is  
started or stopped.  
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
2 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
4 Set vto the desired mode. (pg. 31)  
The selected effect indicator appears.  
5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate  
the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.  
To deactivate the selected effect…  
Select OFFin step 4.  
NOTES:  
You can select other effects for WIPE/FADER”  
during recording.  
You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by  
pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop  
Button.  
WIPE/FADER  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
OFF: Disables effects.  
FADERWHITE: Fade in or out with a white  
screen.  
FADERBLACK: Fade in or out with a black  
screen.  
FADERB.W: Fade in to a color screen from a  
black and white screen, or fade out from color to  
black and white.  
         
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
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WIPE CORNER: Wipe in on a black screen  
from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe  
out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black  
screen.  
PROGRAM AE  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
OFF: Disables effects.  
WIPE WINDOW: The scene starts in the  
center of a black screen and wipes in toward the  
corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually  
wiping out to the center.  
SHUTTER 1/60: The shutter speed is fixed at  
1/60th of a second. Black bands that usually appear  
when shooting a TV screen become narrower.  
SHUTTER 1/100: The shutter speed is fixed at  
1/100th of a second. The flickering that occurs when  
shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor  
lamp is reduced.  
WIPE SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or  
wipe out from left to right.  
WIPE DOOR: Wipe in as the two halves of a  
black screen open to the left and right, revealing the  
scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears  
from left and right to cover the scene.  
SPORTS  
(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 1/4000)  
This setting allows fast-moving images to be  
captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-  
motion playback. The faster the shutter speed, the  
darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function  
under good lighting conditions.  
WIPE SCROLL: The scene wipes in from the  
bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out  
from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.  
WIPE SHUTTER: Wipe in from the center of  
a black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe  
out from the top and bottom toward the center  
leaving a black screen.  
SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may  
otherwise appear too dark when shooting in  
extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.  
SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects that  
may otherwise appear too bright when shooting  
under extremely strong direct lighting such as  
spotlights.  
Program AE With Special Effects  
IMPORTANT:  
Some modes of Program AE with special effects  
cannot be used with certain Wipe/Fader effects.  
(pg. 32) If an unusable mode is selected, the  
indicator of Wipe/Fader effects blinks or goes out.  
NOTE:  
SPOTLIGHThas the same effect as 3 with the  
exposure control. (pg. 46)  
TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more  
natural. White Balance (pg. 34, 47) is  
1 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down  
automatically set to “ ”, but can be changed to  
your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the  
camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from  
approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less than 10 m  
(32 ft), adjust the focus manually. The flash does not  
fire in this mode.  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
3 Set rto the desired mode. (pg. 31)  
The selected effect indicator appears.  
To deactivate the selected effect…  
Select OFFin step 3.  
NOTES:  
Program AE with special effects can be changed  
during recording or during Record-Standby.  
Some modes of Program AE with special effects  
cannot be used during Night-Alive.  
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!"EN  
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint  
like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema  
mode for a classic look.  
Camera Menu  
MONOTONE: Like classic black and white  
films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together  
with the Cinema mode, it enhances the classic  
filmeffect.  
CAMERA  
Recording mode  
Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP)  
depending on your preference.  
CLASSIC FILM*: Gives recorded scenes a  
strobe effect.  
STROBE*: Your recording looks like a series of  
SP: Standard Play  
LP: Long Playmore economical, providing  
1.5 times the recording time.  
(Factory-preset: SP)  
consecutive snapshots.  
MIRROR*: Creates a mirror image on the right  
half of the screen, juxtaposed to the normal image  
on the other half.  
NOTES:  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
is set to VIDEO.  
Audio Dubbing (pg. 59) and Insert Editing  
(pg. 60) are possible on tapes recorded in the  
SP mode.  
If the recording mode is switched during  
recording, the playback picture will be blurred at  
the switching point.  
White Balance Adjustment  
It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP  
mode on this camcorder be played back on this  
camcorder.  
During playback of a tape recorded on another  
camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there  
may be momentary pauses in the sound.  
W. BALANCE  
For details, refer to White Balance Adjustment”  
(pg. 47).  
(Factory-preset: AUTO)  
AUTO: White balance is adjusted automatically.  
MWB: Adjust the white balance manually  
when shooting under various types of lighting.  
Sound mode  
FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.  
SOUND MODE  
(Factory-preset: 12 bit)  
CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.  
12 bit: Enables video recording of stereo sound  
on four separate channels, and is recommended  
for use when performing Audio Dubbing.  
(Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous  
models)  
HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of  
lighting is used.  
16 bit: Enables video recording of stereo sound  
on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the  
48 kHz mode of previous models)  
                               
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
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Zooming  
Gain up  
ZOOM  
(Factory-preset: 40X)  
GAIN UP  
(Factory-preset: AGC)  
10X: When set to 10Xwhile using digital zoom,  
the zoom magnification will reset to 10X since  
digital zoom will be disengaged.  
40X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By  
zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom  
limit), to a maximum of 40X digital magnification.  
200X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By  
digitally processing and magnifying images,  
zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom  
limit), to a maximum of 200X digital  
magnification.  
OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no  
picture brightness adjustment.  
AGC: The overall appearance may be grainy, but  
AUTO  
: The shutter speed is automatically  
adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor  
lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter  
image than in the AGC mode, but the subjects  
movements are not smooth or natural. The overall  
appearance may be grainy. While the shutter  
speed is being automatically adjusted, “  
displayed.  
is  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch is set to VIDEO.  
Navigation time  
NAVIGATION  
5SEC / 15SEC / 30SEC / 60SEC:  
The captured image is stored in the memory card  
as a thumbnail image when the recording time is  
over the navigation time.  
(Factory-preset: MANUAL)  
Snapshot mode for video recording  
For details on the procedure, refer to Snapshot (For  
Video Recording)(pg. 42). There is the sound  
effect of a shutter closing.  
SNAP MODE  
(Factory-preset: FULL)  
For example, 5SECis suitable to record short  
scenes with the thumbnail images. (pg. 48)  
However, the stored thumbnail images may take  
up a lot of memory. In this case, using the  
memory card with large capacity is  
FULL: Snapshot mode with no frame  
NEGA: Nega mode  
PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode  
FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame  
recommended.  
MANUAL: Enables thumbnail images to be made  
manually. (pg. 49)  
FULL  
NEGA  
PIN-UP  
FRAME  
                   
       
        
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5-Second Recording  
Manual Menu  
MANUAL  
Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second  
clips to keep the action moving. This function is  
available only for video recording.  
1 Set 5Sto 5S. (pg. 31)  
5Sappears.  
Digital Image Stabilization  
To compensate for unstable images caused by  
camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.  
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start  
recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder  
enters Record-Standby mode automatically.  
Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop  
Button again within 5 seconds after recording  
starts, Record-Standby mode is not engaged.  
DIS  
OFF / ON  
NOTES:  
(Factory-preset: ON)  
3 To exit the 5S mode, select OFFin step 1.  
To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording  
mode…  
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand  
shake is excessive, or under the following  
conditions:  
Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button  
in step 2, select the desired Snapshot mode in  
CAMERA Menu (pg. 35), then press SNAPSHOT.  
The camcorder records a 5-second still. When 5S”  
is set to Anim., this function is not available.  
When shooting subjects with vertical or  
horizontal stripes.  
When shooting dark or dim subjects.  
When shooting subjects with excessive  
backlighting.  
When shooting scenes with movement in  
various directions.  
When shooting scenes with low-contrast  
backgrounds.  
5S  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
OFF: Disables 5-Second Recording.  
5S: Enables 5-Second Recording.  
Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only. By  
using an inanimate object and changing its  
position between shots, you can record the  
subject as though it is moving.  
Switch off this mode when recording with the  
camcorder on a tripod.  
The “  
indicator blinks or goes out if the  
Stabilizer cannot be used.  
NOTE:  
Self-Timer  
When 5Sis set to Anim., the 5-Second  
Recording mode is not available. Animation  
recording of a few frames only is taken instead.  
For details, refer to Self-Timer(pg. 44).  
SELF-TIMER  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
OFF / ON  
Maximum telephoto setting  
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in  
focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless  
there is a distance more than 1 m (3.3 ft) to the  
subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum  
telephoto setting.  
TELE MACRO  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
OFF: Disables the function.  
ON: When set to ON, you can shoot a subject  
as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm  
(2 ft).  
NOTE:  
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go  
out of focus.  
                     
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
EN!%  
Wide mode  
WIDE MODE  
OFF: Records with no change in the screen ratio.  
For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio.  
System Menu  
SYSTEM  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
CINEMA  
*
: Inserts black bands at the top and  
indicator appears.  
bottom of the screen. The  
Beep, melody and shutter sound  
During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black  
bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut  
and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. When using  
this mode, refer to your wide-screen TVs  
instruction manual. During playback/recording on  
4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are  
inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and  
the image appears like a letter boxed 16:9 movie.  
SQUEEZE* : For playback on TVs with an  
aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image  
to fit the screen without distortion. The  
indicator appears. When using this mode, refer to  
your wide-screen TVs instruction manual. During  
playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/  
viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.  
BEEP  
(Factory-preset: MELODY)  
OFF: Even though not heard while shooting,  
shutter sound is recorded on the tape.  
BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned  
on or off, and at the beginning and end of  
recording. It also activates the shutter sound  
effect. (pg. 23, 42)  
when any operation is performed. It also activates  
the shutter sound effect. (pg. 23, 42)  
Tally lamp setting  
TALLY  
(Factory-preset: ON)  
D.WIDE* : The  
indicator appears. The  
OFF: The tally lamp remains off at all times.  
ON: The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of  
recording.  
zoom range is extended beyond the maximum  
optical zoom wide angle range. This modes wide  
angle setting is equivalent to using a 0.7X wide  
conversion lens. Zooming is possible from 0.7X to  
a magnification set in CAMERA Menu. This mode  
is suitable for shooting in a small room.  
Remote control setting  
For details, refer to USING THE REMOTE  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch is set to VIDEO.  
CONTROL UNIT(pg. 56).  
REMOTE  
(Factory-preset: ON)  
OFF: Disables the remote control operations.  
ON: Enables the remote control operations.  
Wind cut  
WIND CUT  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
OFF: Disengages the function.  
ON  
: Helps cut down on noise created by  
wind. The “  
indicator appears. The quality of  
the sound will change. This is normal.  
Snapshot flash  
FLASH  
(Factory-preset: AUTO)  
OFF: Will not fire.  
AUTO: Fires automatically if it is dark (  
appears).  
AUTO C: Fires automatically if it is dark (  
appears) and reduces the Red-Eye effect in the  
subjects eyes.  
ON: Always fires.  
For details, refer to Snapshot Flash(pg. 43).  
Flash brightness adjustment  
FLASH ADJ.  
(Factory-preset: 0)  
For details, refer to Flash Brightness Adjustment”  
(pg. 43).  
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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)  
!&EN  
Automatic demonstration mode  
Display Menu  
Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE  
with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm  
how these functions operate. (pg. 9)  
CAMERA DISPLAY  
Display setting  
DEMO MODE  
(Factory-preset: ON)  
OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take  
place.  
ON SCREEN  
(Factory-preset: LCD/TV)  
ON: Demonstrates certain functions such as  
Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be  
used to confirm how these functions operate.  
Demonstration starts in the following cases:  
When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO  
MODEis turned ON.  
With DEMO MODEset to ON, if there is no  
operation for about 3 minutes after the Power  
Switch is set to Aor M.  
Performing any operation during the  
demonstration stops the demonstration  
temporarily. If no operation is performed for more  
than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will  
resume.  
LCD: Keeps the camcorders display (except the  
date, time and time code) from appearing on the  
connected TV screen.  
LCD/TV: Makes the camcorders display appear  
on screen when the camcorder is connected to a  
TV.  
Date and time display setting  
DATE/TIME  
OFF: The date/time does not appear.  
AUTO: Displays the date/time for approx.  
5 seconds when the Power Switch is set from  
OFFto Aor M.  
(Factory-preset: AUTO)  
NOTES:  
If a cassette is in the camcorder, the  
demonstration cannot be turned on.  
DEMO MODEremains ONeven if the  
camcorder power is turned off.  
If DEMO MODEremains ON, some functions  
will not be available. After viewing demo, set to  
OFF.  
ON: The date/time is always displayed.  
Time code setting  
TIME CODE  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
OFF: Time code is not displayed.  
ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder  
and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not  
displayed during recording.  
Priority setting  
When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD  
monitor is opened, you can select which one to use.  
Clock adjustment  
CLOCK ADJ.  
PRIORITY  
(Factory-preset: LCD)  
Allows you to set the current date and time.  
(pg. 14)  
LCD: Allows you to use the LCD monitor.  
FINDER: Allows you to use the viewfinder.  
Resetting menu settings  
CAM RESET  
EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset.  
RETURN: Does not reset all settings to the factory-  
preset.  
                 
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
EN!'  
MultiMediaCard  
DSC Menu  
DSC  
Image Size/Picture  
Quality  
8 MB*  
55  
16 MB*  
105  
320  
50  
32 MB*  
215  
645  
100  
320  
60  
640 x 480/FINE  
640 x 480/STANDARD  
1024 x 768/FINE  
190  
25  
Picture quality  
The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best  
match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are  
available: FINE (  
of quality).  
1024 x 768/STANDARD  
1280 x 960/FINE  
75  
160  
32  
16  
) and STANDARD (  
) (in order  
1280 x 960/STANDARD  
1600 x 1200/FINE  
50  
105  
21  
215  
42  
QUALITY  
FINE / STANDARD  
(Factory-preset: FINE)  
10  
1600 x 1200/STANDARD  
34  
65  
135  
NOTE:  
The number of storable images depends on the  
selected picture quality as well as the composition of  
the subjects in the images and the type of memory  
card being used.  
*
Optional  
** Provided  
Recording media selection  
Image size  
REC SELECT  
(Factory-preset:  
)
: When Snapshot recording is performed  
with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to  
VIDEO, still images are recorded only onto the  
tape.  
The Image Size mode can be selected to best match  
your needs.  
IMAGE SIZE  
640 x 480 / 1024 x 768 / 1280 x 960 /  
1600 x 1200  
(Factory-preset: 1280 x 960)  
/
: When Snapshot recording is  
performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set  
to VIDEO, still images are recorded not only  
onto the tape but also in the memory card  
(640 x 480 pixels). In this mode, the SNAP  
MODEselection in CAMERA Menu is also  
applicable to memory card recording.  
NOTE:  
The settings can be changed only when the VIDEO/  
MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY.  
Approximate Number of Storable Images  
SD Memory Card  
Image Size/Picture  
Quality  
8 MB** 16 MB* 32 MB* 64 MB*  
640 x 480/  
47  
160  
21  
65  
13  
45  
8
95  
295  
47  
205  
625  
95  
425  
1285  
200  
640  
125  
425  
80  
FINE  
640 x 480/  
STANDARD  
1024 x 768/  
FINE  
1024 x 768/  
STANDARD  
145  
29  
310  
60  
1280 x 960/  
FINE  
1280 x 960/  
STANDARD  
95  
205  
41  
1600 x 1200/  
FINE  
19  
1600 x 1200/  
STANDARD  
28  
60  
130  
275  
               
       
        
"ꢁEN  
Synchro adjustment  
Video Menu  
VIDEO  
For details, refer to For More Accurate Editing”  
(pg. 65).  
SYNCHRO  
(Factory-preset: 0.0)  
Recording mode  
Playback sound  
Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or  
LP) depending on your preference. It is  
During tape playback, the camcorder detects the  
sound mode in which the recording was made, and  
plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to  
accompany your playback picture. According to the  
menu access explanation on page 31, select  
SOUND MODEor 12bit MODEfrom the Menu  
Screen and set it to the desired parameter.  
recommended you use REC MODEin VIDEO  
Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder  
during dubbing. (pg. 52, 54)  
REC MODE  
SP / LP  
(Factory-preset: SP)  
SOUND MODE  
STEREO  
channels in stereo.  
SOUND L : Sound from the Lchannel is  
output.  
SOUND R : Sound from the Rchannel is  
output.  
(Factory-preset: STEREO  
: Sound is output on both Land R”  
)
NOTE:  
REC MODEcan be set when the Power Switch is  
set to PLAYor M.  
Dubbing from tape to memory card  
COPY  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
OFF: When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed  
during tape playback, the playback image pauses  
and normal playback will resume after  
approximately 6 seconds. (The still image is not  
recorded.)  
tape to a memory card. (pg. 55)  
12bit MODE  
(Factory-preset: SOUND 1)  
MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined  
and output in stereo on both Land R”  
channels.  
SOUND 1: Original sound is output on both L”  
and Rchannels in stereo.  
SOUND 2: Dubbed sound is output on both L”  
and Rchannels in stereo.  
Deleting thumbnail images  
NOTES:  
For details, refer to To delete thumbnail images”  
You can also use AUDIO button on the provided  
remote control (pg. 57) to change the output  
sound (without having to access the Playback  
Menu).  
(pg. 49).  
NAVI.DEL.  
IMAGE SEL. / TAPE SEL. / ALL / RETURN  
The SOUND MODEsetting is available for both  
12-bit and 16-bit sound. (In previous models’  
functions, 12-bitis called 32 kHzand  
16-bitis called 48 kHz.)  
The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in  
which the recording was made during fast-forward  
or rewind. During playback the sound mode is  
displayed in the upper left corner.  
Blank search  
Helps find a blank portion of tape when you want to  
record from the middle of a tape.  
For details, refer to Blank Search(pg. 21).  
BLANK SRCH  
EXECUTE / RETURN  
S-Video/AV input  
S/AV INPUT  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
OFF: Enables audio and video signal output to a  
TV, VCR, etc. via the S/AV connector.  
(pg. 22, 52)  
A/V. IN: Enables audio/video signal input from  
the S/AV connector. (pg. 52)  
S. IN: Enables S-video/audio signal input from the  
S/AV connector. (pg. 52)  
                       
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
EN"ꢀ  
NOTE:  
System Menu  
The date indication can also be turned on/off by  
pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control  
(provided). (pg. 22, 52, 62)  
SYSTEM  
Display  
Each setting is linked with s, which appears  
when the Power Switch is set to M. (pg. 31) The  
parameters are the same as in the description on  
page 37.  
ON SCREEN Setting:  
4
12b i  
L
t
/ SOUND1  
For playback sound, tape  
speed and tape running  
during video playback.  
BEEP  
OFF / BEEP / MELODY  
TALLY  
OFF / ON  
REMOTE  
OFF / ON  
(Factory-preset: MELODY)  
(Factory-preset: ON)  
(Factory preset: ON)  
(Factory-preset: ON)  
(Factory-preset: LCD)  
DATE/TIME Setting:  
For date/time.  
DEMO MODE  
OFF / ON  
DE  
C
25 ' 03  
PRIORITY  
5:30 PM  
LCD / FINDER  
CAM RESET  
EXECUTE / RETURN  
TIME CODE Setting:  
For time code.  
Minutes  
Seconds  
Frames*  
Display Menu  
12 : 34 : 24  
VIDEO DISPLAY  
* 30 frames = 1 second  
The parameters (except OFFin ON SCREEN  
settings) are the same as in the description on  
page 38.  
ON SCREEN  
(Factory-preset: LCD)  
OFF / LCD / LCD/TV  
When set to OFF, the camcorders display  
disappears.  
DATE/TIME  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
OFF / AUTO / ON  
When set to AUTO, the date/time are displayed  
in the following cases:  
When playback starts. The camcorder displays  
the date/time when scenes are recorded.  
When the date is changed during playback.  
TIME CODE  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
OFF / ON  
                     
       
        
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING  
Night Alive  
Snapshot (For Video Recording)  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
SNAPSHOT Button  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
NIGHT Button  
Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they  
would be under good natural lighting. Although the  
recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is  
strobing due to the slow shutter speed.  
This feature lets you record still images that look like  
photographs onto a tape.  
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
2 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down  
1 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
viewfinder fully.  
4 Set SNAP MODEto the desired mode.  
3 Press NIGHT so that the Night-Alive indicator  
appears.  
5 Press SNAPSHOT.  
The Oindication appears and a still  
image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds,  
then the camcorder re-enters the Record-  
Standby mode.  
provide up to 30 times sensitivity.  
“ ” appears beside “  
while the shutter  
speed is being automatically adjusted.  
To deactivate Night-Alive…  
Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Alive indicator  
disappears.  
You can perform Snapshot also during  
recording. A still image will be recorded for  
approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording  
resumes.  
Regardless of the Power Switch position (A”  
or M), Snapshot recording takes place using  
the selected Snapshot mode.  
NOTES:  
During Night-Alive, the following functions or  
settings cannot be activated and its indicator  
blinks or goes out:  
Some modes of Program AE With Special  
Effects(pg. 33).  
NOTES:  
To remove the shutter sound, refer to BEEPon  
page 37.  
• “Snapshot Flash(pg. 43)  
• “GAIN UPin CAMERA Menu. (pg. 35)  
• “DISin MANUAL Menu. (pg. 36)  
During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the  
camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a  
tripod is recommended.  
If Snapshot recording is not possible, the O”  
indication blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.  
         
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
EN"!  
If Program AE with special effects (pg. 33) is  
engaged, certain modes of Program AE with  
special effects are disabled during Snapshot  
recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.  
Although images shot with a flash tend to look  
whiter than they actually are, to compensate for  
this the camcorder automatically darkens the  
picture when using the flash. When shooting a  
subject at a distance where the flash light cannot  
reach (over approx. 2 m (6.5 ft)), set the flash to  
OFFto prevent the picture from becoming too  
dark or becoming too tinted.  
If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DISis set to  
ON(pg. 36), the Stabilizer will be disabled.  
During playback as well, all snapshot modes are  
available when “  
COPYis set to OFF”  
in VIDEO Menu. (pg. 40) However, the shutter  
sound is not heard.  
The color tone changes depending on the  
fluorescent or halogen lamps.  
During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in  
the viewfinder may be partially missing. However,  
there is no effect in the recorded image.  
When a cable is connected to the S/AV connector,  
the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker,  
however it is recorded onto the tape.  
While charging the flash,  
blinks and the flash  
will not fire. Although noise may appear, this is  
not a malfunction and is not recorded. It can take  
up to 10 seconds to charge the flash.  
Flash Brightness Adjustment  
Motor Drive Mode  
When a snapshot ( pg. 23, 42) is taken in the dark  
the camcorder fires the flash and adjusts the  
brightness automatically. You can also adjust the  
flash brightness manually. When you find that the  
snapshots you took look too bright or too dark,  
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an  
effect similar to serial photography. (Interval  
between still images: approx. 1 second)  
The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC  
SELECTis set to “  
/
. (pg. 39)  
1 Select FLASH ADJ.in MANUAL Menu, and  
Snapshot Flash  
press SELECT/SET.  
The parameter appears.  
2 To intensify the flash, press +. To weaken the  
flash, press .  
Adjustment range: 3 to +3.  
3 Press SELECT/SET. Press + or to select  
BRETURN, and press SELECT/SET twice to  
close the Menu Screen.  
FLASH  
NOTE:  
When you change the subject you are shooting or  
the shooting location, set it back to 0 as described  
in step 2 and take a snapshot to check the flash  
brightness. After doing this adjust to your desired  
brightness.  
The flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in  
Record-Standby mode. (pg. 23, 42)  
When the Power Switch is set to A, the flash  
automatically fires if it is dark ( appears).  
When the Power Switch is set to M, you can  
select the flash setting. (pg. 31, 37)  
If AUTO Cis selected...  
The C Red-Eye reduction indicator lights. Press  
SNAPSHOT. The flash fires twice. The first flash is  
for reduction of the human eyes red reflection and  
the second flash is for the actual recording.  
NOTES:  
Do not fire the flash at a person at short range.  
The flash does not fire when the flash is set to  
OFFor when Night-Alive mode (pg. 42) is  
engaged, and also when the battery remaining  
power is low.  
The flash does not fire even when it is set to ON,  
if Program AE with special effects is set to  
SPORTSor SNOW.  
           
       
        
FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)  
""EN  
NOTE:  
Self-Timer  
Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator  
can become part of the scene in a more natural way,  
adding the final touch to a memorable picture.  
If BEEPand TALLYare set to OFF(pg. 37),  
the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not  
light.  
1 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180°  
so that it faces forward and view yourself while  
self-recording with the viewfinder pushed  
back.  
MANUAL  
3 Set SELF-TIMERto  
SELFT I MER  
OFF  
ON  
ON . (pg. 31, 36)  
4 To engage the Self-Timer  
for video recording, press  
the Recording Start/Stop  
Button.  
When the Recording Start/Stop Button or  
SNAPSHOT is pressed, the tally lamp changes as  
shown:  
RETURN  
After 15 seconds, the  
beep sounds and video  
recording starts.  
Begins blinking  
(Self-Timer starts)  
5 To stop Self-Timer  
recording, press the  
Recording Start/Stop  
Button again.  
Blinks quickly  
(Self-Timer shooting starts  
soon)  
Self-Timer indication  
The camcorder re-enters  
Record-Standby mode.  
OR  
5 Press SNAPSHOT.  
After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and  
snapshot recording starts. After that, the  
camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.  
Stops blinking and stays on  
(Self-Timer video recording  
starts)  
After approx.  
15 sec.  
OR  
6 To end Self-Timer recording, select OFFin  
Turns off  
(Self-Timer snapshot  
recording occurs)  
step 3.  
     
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
EN"#  
Auto Focus  
Manual Focus  
The camcorders Full Range AF system offers  
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close  
as approx. 5 cm (2) to the subject) to infinity.  
NOTE:  
If you are using the viewfinder, you should already  
have performed Viewfinder Adjustment”  
(pg. 12).  
Focus detection zone  
1 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
2 Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator  
appears.  
3 To focus on a further subject, press +. The “  
indicator appears and blinks.  
However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the  
situations listed below (in these cases perform  
Manual Focus):  
While focusing on a  
further subject  
When two subjects overlap in the same scene.  
When illumination is low.*  
When the subject has no contrast (difference in  
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color  
wall, or a clear, blue sky.*  
When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder.*  
Manual focus  
indicator  
To focus on a nearer subject, press . The “  
indicator appears and blinks.  
When the scene contains minute patterns or  
identical patterns that are regularly repeated.  
When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light  
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.  
When shooting a scene with a high-contrast  
background.  
While focusing on a  
nearer subject  
Manual focus  
indicator  
* The following low-contrast warnings appear  
blinking:  
,
,
and  
.
4 Press SELECT/SET. Focus adjustment is complete.  
NOTES:  
To reset to Auto Focus...  
If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing  
is not possible. Keep the lens clean. (pg. 77)  
When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth  
or wait for it to dry naturally.  
Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to A.  
NOTES:  
Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum  
telephoto position when you use the Manual  
Focus mode. If you focus in on a subject in the  
wide-angle position, sharply focused images  
cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the  
depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.  
When the focus level cannot be adjusted any  
further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.  
When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom  
out first. (pg. 18) If zoomed-in in the auto focus  
mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom  
out depending on the distance between the  
camcorder and the subject. This will not occur  
when TELE MACROis set to ON. (pg. 36)  
       
       
        
FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)  
"$EN  
EXPOSURE Button  
Iris Lock  
Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in  
well-lit environments to keep too much light from  
entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow  
in more light.  
Use this function in the following situations:  
When shooting a moving subject.  
When the distance to the subject changes (so its  
size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder  
changes), such as when the subject is backing  
away.  
When shooting on a reflective natural background  
such as at the beach or when skiing.  
When shooting objects under a spotlight.  
When zooming.  
+/- Button  
SELECT/SET Button  
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even  
when the subject moves away from you, the image  
will not darken or brighten.  
Exposure Control  
Manual exposure control is recommended in the  
following situations:  
When shooting using reverse lighting or when the  
background is too bright.  
When shooting on a reflective natural background  
such as at the beach or when skiing.  
When the background is overly dark or the subject  
is bright.  
1 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
3 Press EXPOSURE.  
4 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold  
SELECT/SET for over 2 seconds. The exposure  
control indicator and the “ ” indication appear.  
1 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
5 Press SELECT/SET. The “  
indication changes to “  
and the iris is locked.  
3 Press EXPOSURE.  
The exposure control indicator appears.  
3
4 To brighten the image, press +. To darken the  
To return to automatic iris  
control...  
image, press . (maximum 6)  
+3 exposure has the same effect as the  
backlight compensation. (pg. 47)  
Press EXPOSURE twice. Or, set  
the Power Switch to A.  
The exposure control  
Iris Lock Indicator  
3 exposure has the same effect as when r”  
is set to SPOTLIGHT. (pg. 33)  
indicator and “ ” disappear.  
5 Press SELECT/SET. Exposure adjustment is  
To lock the exposure control and the iris…  
After step 3 of Exposure Control, adjust the  
exposure by pressing + or . Then lock the iris in  
steps 4 and 5 of Iris Lock. For automatic locking,  
press EXPOSURE twice. The iris becomes automatic  
after about 2 seconds.  
complete.  
To return to automatic exposure control...  
Press EXPOSURE twice. Or, set the Power Switch to  
A.  
NOTES:  
You cannot use the manual exposure control at the  
same time when ris set to SPOTLIGHTor  
SNOW(pg. 33), or with the backlight  
compensation. (pg. 47)  
If the adjustment does not cause any visible  
change in brightness, set GAIN UPto AUTO.  
(pg. 31, 35)  
       
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
EN"%  
Backlight Compensation  
Manual White Balance Adjustment  
Adjust the white balance manually when shooting  
under various types of lighting.  
Backlight compensation  
brightens the subject  
quickly.  
BACK LIGHT Button  
Press BACK LIGHT. The  
indicator is displayed  
and the subject is  
brightened. If pressed  
White paper  
again,  
disappears and  
the brightness returns to  
the previous level.  
Using the BACK LIGHT Button may cause the light  
around the subject to become too bright and the  
subject to become white.  
Backlight compensations is also available when  
the Power Switch is set to A.  
1 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down  
White Balance Adjustment  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
The white balance that refers to the correctness of  
color reproduction under various lighting. If the  
white balance is correct, all other colors will be  
accurately reproduced.  
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.  
However, more advanced camcorder operators  
professional color/tint reproduction.  
viewfinder fully.  
3 Set uto MWB. (pg. 31, 34)  
The  
indication blinks slowly.  
4 Remove the lens cap.  
subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that  
the white paper fills the screen.  
(Factory-preset: AUTO)  
6 Press SELECT/SET until  
begins blinking  
AUTO: White balance is adjusted automatically.  
rapidly.  
MWB: Adjust the white balance manually  
when shooting under various types of lighting.  
(Manual White Balance Adjustment)  
When the setting is completed,  
normal blinking.  
resumes  
7 Press SELECT/SET twice. The Menu Screen closes  
FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.  
and the Manual White Balance indicator  
displayed.  
is  
CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.  
HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of  
lighting is used.  
NOTES:  
In step 5, it may be difficult to focus on the white  
paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually.  
(pg. 45)  
For the setting, refer to Changing The Menu  
Settings(pg. 31).  
A subject can be shot under various types of  
lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent,  
candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature is  
different depending on the light source, the  
subject tint will differ depending on the white  
balance settings. Use this function for a more  
natural result.  
Once you adjust white balance manually, the  
setting is retained even if the power is turned off or  
the battery removed.  
The selected mode indicator except AUTO”  
appears.  
To return to automatic white balance…  
Set uto AUTO. (pg. 31, 34) Or, set the  
Power Switch to A.  
NOTE:  
White balance cannot be used when ris set to  
SEPIAor MONOTONE. (pg. 34)  
           
       
        
FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)  
"&EN  
1hh  
01mm  
When the recording time  
PAUSE  
NAVIGATION Function  
is over the navigation  
time set in step 5, “  
The Navigation Function helps you check tape  
contents by making thumbnail images on a memory  
card.  
appears briefly, then the  
image of the point where  
recording is started is  
captured and stored in  
the memory card as a  
thumbnail image.  
Displayed while the  
captured image is  
being stored in the  
memory card.  
Power Switch  
If the Recording Start/  
Stop button is pressed  
Lock Button  
before “  
stops  
Rewind Button (REW (3))  
blinking, the image of the  
point where the loaded memory card is  
recognised is captured.  
Fast-Forward Button  
(FF (5))  
7 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop  
recording.  
To make thumbnail images after video recording  
manually...  
1) Perform steps 1 to 4 above.  
2) Set NAVIGATIONto MANUAL.  
(pg. 31, 35)  
3) After the recording, press NAVI STORE.  
The “ ” indicator appears briefly and the  
captured image is stored in the memory card as  
a thumbnail image.  
+/- Button  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch  
NOTES:  
SELECT/SET Button  
NAVI STORE Button  
NAVI Button  
The remaining number of storable thumbnail  
images also appears on the screen when it reaches  
10 or less. If REC SELECTis set to “  
/
in DSC Menu, the number shows how many  
640 x 480 pixel images can be stored.  
If 5Sis set to 5Sor Anim.in MANUAL  
Menu, the NAVIGATION function will not work  
properly.  
To make thumbnail images during video  
recording automatically  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 15)  
2 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images  
(NAVIGATION Search)  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
4 Set the Power Switch to Aor Mwhile  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 15)  
2 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
5 Set NAVIGATIONto the desired navigation  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to VIDEO.  
storing time. (pg. 31, 35)  
4 Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing  
If the “  
indicator appears blinking on the  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
screen, wait until it stops blinking. If it does not  
stop blinking after a while, check if a memory  
card is loaded.  
5 Press NAVI during video playback or stop mode.  
The loaded cassettes  
NAV I GAT I ON  
DATE :MAY 2 4 0 3  
33 ::2 9 AM  
NAVIGATION thumbnail  
image screen appears.  
Press REW (3) to  
display the previous  
6 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start  
TC  
:
1 3 : 2 3 : 1 5  
2
1
3
recording.  
4
5
page. Press FF (5) to  
display the next page.  
6 Press + or to select the desired image, and press  
SELECT/SET.  
             
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
EN"'  
The NAVIGATION SEARCHindication  
appears blinking and the camcorder starts  
searching the tape for the relevant point of the  
selected thumbnail image.  
CAUTION:  
Do not remove the memory card or perform any  
other operation (such as turning off the camcorder)  
during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided  
AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if  
the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If  
the memory card becomes corrupted, initialize it.  
To cancel NAVIGATION search midway...  
Press PLAY (4/9), REW (3), FF (5) or STOP  
(8).  
NOTE:  
Once images are deleted, they cannot be restored.  
Check images before deleting.  
To add thumbnail images during video  
playback  
IMPORTANT:  
1 Perform steps 1 to 4 in To find scenes on tape  
Be sure to always use the same tape and memory  
card together as they were during recording;  
otherwise, the camcorder cannot recognize Tape  
and Memory Card IDs to perform NAVIGATION  
function properly.  
using thumbnail images (NAVIGATION Search).  
2 Press PLAY (4/9) to start video playback.  
3 Press NAVI STORE at the desired point.  
The “ ” indicator appears briefly and the  
image of the point where NAVI STORE is  
pressed is stored in the memory card as a  
thumbnail image.  
Check if an appropriate tape and memory card are  
loaded when the following messages appear: NO  
ID ON TAPE OR CARD, UNABLE TO USE  
NAVIGATION, THIS MEMORY CARD IS NOT  
COMPATIBLE.  
If you change the memory card while shooting on  
one tape, two memory cards will share the tapes  
thumbnail images. We recommend that you use  
one memory card for one tape.  
NAVIGATION Search does not work if the current  
position is at a blank portion on the tape. Also, do  
not leave a blank portion partway through the tape  
when shooting; otherwise, NAVIGATION function  
does not work properly.  
Before shooting newly over a recorded tape, be  
sure to delete all thumbnail images of the previous  
recording from the relevant memory card.  
If you copy thumbnail images from one memory  
card to another via a PC, NAVIGATION Search  
does not work with the copied memory card.  
To delete thumbnail images  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to VIDEO.  
3 Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
4 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
5 Press + or to select t, and press SELECT/  
SET. The VIDEO Menu appears.  
V I DEO  
6 Press + or to select  
SOUND MODESTEREO  
1 2b i  
t
MODESOUND  
1
NAVI.DEL., and press  
SELECT/SET. The Sub  
Menu appears.  
SYNCHRO  
0
. 0  
REC MODE  
COPYOFF  
NAV I . DEL .  
BLANK SRCH  
S / AV I NPUT  
OFF  
7 By pressing + or ...  
RETURN  
Select IMAGE SEL.to  
delete the currently displayed thumbnail image.  
Select TAPE SEL.to delete all thumbnail images  
for the tape which contains the currently  
displayed image.  
Select ALLto delete all thumbnail images  
stored in the memory card at once.  
NAV I GAT I ON  
8 Press SELECT/SET. The  
DELETE CURRENT?  
NAVIGATION screen  
appears.  
9 Press + or to select  
EXECUTE, and press  
SELECT/SET.  
DEC 2 6 0 3  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
3 : 0 0PM  
Press REW (3) to display the previous  
image. Press FF (5) to display the next  
image.  
To cancel deletion, select RETURN.  
Thumbnail images cannot be deleted during  
video playback.  
       
       
        
FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)  
#ꢁEN  
To make video clips from real-time camera  
image  
E-Mail Clip Recording  
You can make video clips in 160 x 120 pixels from  
real-time camera image or recorded video footage  
and store them in a memory card as files which can  
be conveniently sent via E-Mail.  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
3 Set the Power Switch to Aor Mwhile  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
Power Switch  
4 Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip Record-  
Standby mode.  
E-CLIPappears.  
Lock Button  
5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start  
recording.  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
6 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop  
recording.  
Play/Pause Button  
(PLAY (4/9))  
COMPLETEDis displayed, then the  
camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-  
Standby mode.  
Stop Button  
(STOP (8))  
7 Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording. The  
normal screen reappears.  
To view video clips stored in a memory card…  
Refer to Playback Of Video Clips(pg. 25).  
To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memory  
card…  
Refer to Deleting Files(pg. 28).  
Approximate recording time  
SD Memory Card  
E-MAIL Button  
Remaining time  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch  
8 MB**  
16 MB*  
Optional  
7 min.  
11  
660  
E-  
E-  
E-  
CLIP  
CLIP  
CLIP  
0hh 5mm  
00 : 00  
STANDBY  
15 min.  
*
** Provided  
Shooting starts when  
the Recording Start/  
Stop Button is pressed.  
1
1
6
6
0
0
0hh 144mm  
00 : 15  
REC  
Shooting stops when the  
Recording Start/Stop  
Button is pressed again.  
0h 4mm  
h
1
1
6
6
0
0
00 : 00  
COMPLETED  
Recording is complete.  
         
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
EN#ꢀ  
NOTES:  
To make video clips from recorded video  
footage  
Approximate maximum recording time per video  
clip is 3 minutes.  
Playback operation cannot be performed during  
E-Mail Clip Recording.  
If the end of the tape is reached during E-Mail Clip  
Recording, that portion will be automatically  
stored in the memory card.  
If the end of the tape is reached in step 6, the  
E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode will be  
automatically cancelled.  
The video clip files stored with this camcorder are  
compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files  
stored with other devices cannot be played back  
with this camcorder.  
240 x 176 size video clip files made with other  
devices or video clip files that are longer than 3  
minutes cannot be played back with this  
camcorder. UNSUPPORTED FILE!is displayed.  
The title index screen (pg. 26) cannot be used  
during E-Mail Clip Recording.  
Video noise may appear while viewing video clips  
in the LCD monitor or viewfinder, however, this  
noise is not present in the actual video clips stored  
in the memory card.  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 15)  
2 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
4 Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
5 Press PLAY (4/9) to start video playback.  
6 Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip Record-  
Standby mode.  
E-CLIPappears.  
To cancel E-Mail Clip Recording, press E-MAIL  
again or press STOP (8) to stop video  
playback.  
7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press the  
Recording Start/Stop Button to start E-Mail Clip  
Recording.  
8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop  
E-Mail Clip Recording.  
COMPLETEDis displayed, then the  
camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-  
Standby mode.  
You can also view video clips on your PC by using  
Windows® Media Player version 6.4 or later. Refer  
to the instructions of PC and software.  
9 Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording. The  
normal screen reappears.  
To view video clips stored in a memory card…  
Refer to Playback Of Video Clips(pg. 25).  
To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memory  
card…  
Refer to Deleting Files(pg. 28).  
 
       
        
#  E  
   
       
N
        
DUBBING  
9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage  
Dubbing To Or From A VCR  
the VCRs Record mode.  
10 To pause dubbing, engage the VCRs Record-  
Pause mode and press PLAY (4/9) on the  
camcorder.  
.
11 Repeat steps 8 10 for additional editing. Stop  
the VCR and camcorder.  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the  
(pg. 11)  
As the camcorder starts to play your footage, it will  
appear on your TV. This will confirm the  
connections and the AUX channel for dubbing  
purposes.  
S/AV/Editing cable  
To S/AV  
(provided)  
Before you start dubbing, make sure that the  
they do, they are being recorded onto the new  
tape.  
To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connected TV...  
Date/time  
A
B
C
D
E
Set DATE/TIMEto AUTO, ONor OFF.  
(pg. 31, 41) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote  
control to turn on/off the date indication.  
Time code  
Set TIME CODEto OFFor ON.  
(pg. 31, 41)  
Set ON SCREENto OFF, LCDor LCD/  
TV. (pg. 31, 41)  
VCR  
A Not connected  
B Black to S-VIDEO IN*  
C Yellow to VIDEO IN**  
D White to AUDIO L IN  
E Red to AUDIO R IN  
TV  
To use this camcorder as a recorder...  
1) Perform steps 1 to 3 in the left column.  
2) Set S/AV INPUTto A/V. INor S. IN.  
(pg. 31, 40)  
3) Set REC MODEto SPor LP. (pg. 31, 34)  
4) Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.  
5) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage  
*
Connect when your TV/VCR has S-VIDEO IN  
and A/V input connectors. In this case, it is not  
necessary to connect the yellow video cable.  
** Connect when your TV/VCR has only A/V input  
connectors.  
the Record-Pause mode. The “  
or  
A/V.IN  
To use this camcorder as a player...  
indication appears on the screen.  
S.IN  
6) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start  
recording. The indication rotates.  
7) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to  
stop recording. The indication stops rotating.  
1 Following the illustrations, connect the  
camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to page 22.  
2 Set the camcorders VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to  
VIDEO.  
NOTES:  
3 Set the camcorders Power Switch to PLAY”  
while pressing down the Lock Button located on  
the switch.  
After dubbing, set S/AV INPUTback to OFF.  
Analog signals can be converted to digital signals  
with this procedure.  
4 Turn on the VCRs power.  
It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.  
5 Insert the source cassette in the camcorder.  
6 Insert the recording cassette in the VCR.  
7 Engage the VCRs AUX and Record-Pause  
modes.  
Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR.  
8 Press PLAY (4/9) on the camcorder to start  
playback of the source tape.  
           
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
EN#!  
1 Make sure all units are turned off.  
Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped  
With A DV IN Connector  
(Digital Dubbing)  
2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped  
with a DV input connector using a DV cable as  
shown in the illustration.  
3 Set this camcorders VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to  
VIDEO.  
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the  
camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a  
DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is  
little if any image or sound deterioration.  
4 Set this camcorders Power Switch to PLAY”  
while pressing down the Lock Button located on  
the switch.  
5 Turn on the video units power.  
6 Insert the source cassette in this camcorder.  
7 Insert the recording cassette in the video unit.  
8 Press PLAY (4/9) on this camcorder to start  
playback of the source cassette.  
9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage  
the video units Record mode.  
10 To pause dubbing, engage the video units  
Record-Pause mode and press PLAY (4/9) on  
this camcorder.  
To DV  
11 Repeat steps 8 10 for additional editing. Stop  
the video unit and camcorder.  
NOTES:  
DV cable  
Core filter  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the  
(pg. 11)  
(optional)  
If the remote control is used when both the player  
and recorder are JVC video units, both units will  
perform the same operation. To prevent this from  
happening, press the buttons on both units.  
If a blank portion or disturbed image is played  
back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing  
may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.  
Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,  
sometimes the image may not appear in step 9. If  
this occurs, turn off the power and make  
connections again.  
To DV IN  
If Playback Zoom(pg. 58) or Playback  
Special Effects(pg. 58) is attempted or  
SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the  
original playback image recorded on the tape is  
output from the DV connector.  
Video unit equipped with DV  
connector  
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the  
optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.  
   
       
        
DUBBING (cont.)  
#"EN  
1 Make sure all units are turned off.  
Dubbing From A Video Unit  
Equipped With A DV OUT  
Connector (Digital Dubbing)  
2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped  
with a DV output connector using a DV cable as  
shown in the illustration.  
3 Set this camcorders VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to  
VIDEO.  
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from  
another video unit equipped with a DV connector  
onto the camcorder. Since a digital signal is sent,  
there is little if any image or sound deterioration.  
4 Set this camcorders Power Switch to PLAY”  
while pressing down the Lock Button located on  
the switch.  
5 Set REC MODEto SPor LP. (pg. 31, 34)  
6 Turn on the video units power.  
7 Insert the source cassette in the video unit.  
8 Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.  
9 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage  
the Record-Pause mode.  
The “  
DV. IN  
10 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start  
recording.  
The  
To DV  
indication rotates.  
11 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to  
engage the Record-Pause mode.  
The indication stops rotating.  
DV cable  
Core filter  
12 Repeat steps 10 11 for additional editing.  
(optional)  
Stop the video unit and camcorder.  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the  
power supply instead of the battery pack.  
(pg. 11)  
To DV OUT  
If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor, set  
S/AV INPUTto OFF. (pg. 31, 40)  
If the remote control is used when both the player  
and recorder are JVC video units, both units will  
perform the same operation. To prevent this from  
happening, press the buttons on both units.  
If a blank portion or disturbed image is played  
back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing  
may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.  
Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,  
sometimes the image may not appear in step 9. If  
this occurs, turn off the power and make  
connections again.  
Video unit equipped with DV  
connector  
Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode  
recorded on the original tape, regardless of the  
current SOUND MODEsetting. (pg. 34)  
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the  
optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.  
   
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
EN##  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 15)  
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On  
A Tape To A Memory Card  
Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory  
card.  
2 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
4 Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
5 Set “  
COPYto ON. (pg. 31, 40)  
Play/Pause Button  
6 Press PLAY (4/9) to start playback.  
(PLAY (4/9))  
7 At the point you want to dub, press PLAY (4/9)  
SNAPSHOT Button  
again to engage Still Playback.  
8 To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.  
The ”  
dubbing.  
indication appears during  
The selected image is stored in the memory  
card.  
NOTES:  
If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when a memory  
card is not loaded, the message COPYING  
FAILEDis displayed.  
If an image recorded on the tape using WIDE  
MODE(pg. 37) is dubbed to a memory card,  
the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed  
with it.  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
To use Playback Special effects with a video image  
you wish to dub, perform up to step 8 using the  
remote control (provided). (pg. 58)  
Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.  
   
       
        
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
#$EN  
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate  
this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic  
operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and  
Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional  
playback functions possible. (pg. 58)  
Beam Effective Area (indoor use)  
When using the remote control,  
be sure to point it at the remote  
sensor. The transmitted beams  
approximate effective distance  
for indoor use is 5 m (16 ft).  
If you want to perform Random Assemble Editing  
(pg. 60 65), use the optional RM-V717KITU  
Remote control kit. It is a set composed of the RM-  
V717U remote control, the Editing cable* and the  
Editing extension cable.  
* The Editing cable is not required with this  
camcorder.  
NOTE:  
The transmitted beam may not  
be effective or may cause  
incorrect operation when the  
remote sensor is directly  
exposed to sunlight or powerful  
Remote sensor  
lighting.  
Install The Battery  
RM-V718U (provided)  
The remote control uses one lithium battery  
(CR2025).  
1 Pull out the battery holder by inserting a pointed  
instrument into the slot.  
2 Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to  
have the +mark visible.  
3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.  
Slot  
Installing The Batteries  
RM-V717U (optional)  
The remote control uses two AAA (R03)size  
batteries.  
1 Remove the battery compartment cover while  
pushing up the tab as illustrated.  
2 Insert two AAA (R03)size batteries in the  
correct direction.  
3 Re-attach the battery compartment cover.  
Tab  
+
+
Insert the minus () end first.  
         
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
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H EFFECT Button .................................. (pg. 58)  
I PAUSE IN Connector ........................ (pg. 62)  
J MBR SET Button ............................... (pg. 61)  
K Up Button ........................................ (pg. 58)  
INSERT Button................................... (pg. 60)  
L Down Button .................................... (pg. 58)  
A. DUB Button.................................. (pg. 59)  
M PLAY Button*............................... (pg. 20, 25)  
N FF Button*................................... (pg. 21, 24)  
O STOP Button*.............................. (pg. 20, 25)  
P PAUSE Button* .................................. (pg. 58)  
Q R.A.EDIT Buttons ..................... (pg. 60 65)  
Buttons And Functions  
RM-V718U (provided)  
A Infrared beam transmitting window  
The following buttons are available when the  
camcorders Power Switch set to Aor M.  
a Zoom (T/W) Buttons** ............... (pg. 18, 58)  
b START/STOP Button*  
The following buttons are available only when the  
camcorders Power Switch set to PLAY.  
B AUDIO Button ..................................(pg. 40)  
C PAUSE Button*...................................(pg. 58)  
Up Button .........................................(pg. 58)  
D SLOW Rewind Button........................(pg. 58)  
E REW Button* ...............................(pg. 21, 24)  
Left Button ........................................(pg. 58)  
F INSERT Button...................................(pg. 60)  
G STOP Button* ..............................(pg. 20, 25)  
Down Button ....................................(pg. 58)  
H SHIFT Button ..............................(pg. 58, 61)  
I EFFECT ON/OFF Button ...................(pg. 58)  
J EFFECT Button ..................................(pg. 58)  
K SLOW Forward Button.......................(pg. 58)  
L FF Button* ...................................(pg. 21, 24)  
Left Button ........................................(pg. 58)  
M PLAY Button*...............................(pg. 20, 25)  
N A. DUB Button ..................................(pg. 59)  
O DISPLAY Button ....................(pg. 22, 52, 62)  
*
Functions the same as each corresponding  
button on the camcorder. (pg. 81)  
** Functions when the camcorders Power Switch  
set to PLAYas well.  
The following buttons are available when the  
camcorders Power Switch set to Aor M.  
a S.SHOT (Snapshot) Button*  
b START/STOP Button*  
c Zoom (T/W) Buttons** ...............(pg. 18, 58)  
RM-V717U (optional)  
A Infrared beam transmitting window  
The following buttons are available only when the  
camcorders Power Switch set to PLAY.  
B DISPLAY Button ....................(pg. 22, 52, 62)  
C SHIFT Button ..............................(pg. 58, 61)  
D SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons .......(pg. 58)  
Left/Right Buttons .............................(pg. 58)  
E REW Button* ...............................(pg. 21, 24)  
F FADE/WIPE Button ...........................(pg. 63)  
G EFFECT ON/OFF Button ...................(pg. 58)  
 
       
        
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
#&EN  
.
Frame-By-Frame Playback  
Allows frame-by-frame search during video  
playback.  
Up Button or  
PAUSE  
SLOW Rewind  
SLOW Forward  
Button  
Button  
During normal or still playback, press SLOW (IU)  
repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for  
reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed, the  
frame is played back.  
Left Button  
Right Button  
PLAY  
Down Button or  
STOP  
Playback Zoom  
Zoom Buttons  
SHIFT  
Magnifies the recorded image up to 20X at any time  
during video playback and D.S.C. playback.  
1) Press PLAY (U) to start video  
RM-V718U (provided)  
Up Button  
playback. Or perform normal  
playback of images.  
Zoom Buttons  
SHIFT  
Down Button  
2) At the point you want to zoom  
in, press the Zoom Button (T).  
To zoom out, press the Zoom  
Button (W).  
Left or SLOW  
Rewind Button  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
3) You can move the image on the  
screen around to find a particular  
portion of the picture. While  
holding down SHIFT, press Left  
L w, Right F e, Up U r and  
Down E t.  
To end zoom, press and hold W until  
magnification returns to normal. Or, press  
STOP (8) and then press PLAY (U) during video  
playback.  
Right or SLOW  
Forward Button  
RM-V717U (optional)  
Slow-Motion Playback  
Allows slow-speed search in either direction during  
video playback.  
During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or  
IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.  
After approx. 1 minute (approx. 20 seconds with  
an 80-minute cassete) in Slow Rewind or approx.  
5 minutes in Slow Forward, normal playback  
resumes.  
To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE (9).  
To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U).  
NOTES:  
Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and  
still playback.  
Due to digital image processing, the quality of the  
image may suffer.  
When ZOOMis set to 10Xor 40X”  
(pg. 35), the image for D.S.C. playback can be  
magnified up to 4X.  
NOTES:  
You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from  
Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more  
than approx. 2 seconds.  
Playback Special Effects  
Allows you to add creative effects to the video  
playback image.  
During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital  
image processing, the picture may take on a  
mosaic effect.  
After SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed and held, the still  
image may be displayed for a few seconds,  
followed by a blue screen for a few seconds. This  
is not a malfunction.  
The effects that can be used during playback are  
CLASSIC FILM, MONOTONE, SEPIA and STROBE.  
The effects work the same in playback as they did in  
recording. (pg. 33)  
There may be a small margin between the slow-  
motion playback start point you chose and the  
actual start point for Slow-Motion Playback.  
During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be  
disturbances in video and the picture may seem  
unstable, especially with steady images. This is not  
a malfunction.  
CLASSIC FILM: Gives recorded scenes a  
strobe effect.  
MONOTONE: Like classic black and white  
films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together  
with the Cinema mode, it enhances the classic  
filmeffect.  
             
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
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SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint  
like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema  
mode for a classic look.  
To hear the dubbed sound during playback…  
Set 12bit MODEto SOUND 2or MIX.  
(pg. 31, 40)  
STROBE: Your recording looks like a series of  
consecutive snapshots.  
1) To start playback, press PLAY (U).  
2) Press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select  
Menu appears.  
3) Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the highlight  
bar to the desired effect.  
The selected function is activated and after  
2 seconds the menu disappears.  
To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT  
ON/OFF. To reactivate the selected effect press  
EFFECT ON/OFF again.  
To change the selected effect, repeat from  
step 2 above.  
NOTES:  
Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio  
Dubbing.  
When editing onto a tape that was recorded at  
12-bit, the old and new soundtracks are recorded  
If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the  
sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit  
recorded areas.  
If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback,  
move the camcorders microphone away from the  
TV, or turn down the TVs volume.  
If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in mid-  
recording and then use the tape for Audio  
Dubbing, it is not effective from the point where  
16-bit recording began.  
Audio Dubbing  
The audio track can be customised only when  
During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to  
scenes recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded  
in 16-bit audio or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing  
stops.  
recorded in the 12-bit and SP modes. (pg. 34)  
To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the  
television, make connections. (pg. 22)  
To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit  
connected to the camcorders S/AV connector, first  
set S/AV INPUTto A/V. INor S. INin VIDEO  
Menu. (pg. 31, 40)  
The AUXindication appears instead of MIC.  
Stereo Microphone  
Speaker  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
A.DUB  
STOP  
A.DUB  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
RM-V717U (optional)  
RM-V718U (provided)  
1 Play back the tape to locate the point where  
editing will start, then press PAUSE (9).  
2 While holding A. DUB (D) on the remote  
control, press PAUSE (9). The 9Dand MIC”  
indicators appear.  
3 Press PLAY (U), then begin narrating. Speak  
into the microphone.  
To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (9).  
4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (9), then  
STOP (8).  
   
       
        
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
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If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on  
the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted.  
Make sure you only edit recorded areas.  
During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to  
scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank  
portion, Insert Edting stops. (pg. 84, 85)  
If a memory card is loaded and NAVIGATIONis  
set to other than MANUAL, a NAVIGATION  
thumbnail image is stored in the memory card.  
(pg. 48)  
Insert Editing  
You can record a new scene into a previously  
recorded tape, replacing a section of the original  
recording with minimal picture distortion at the in  
and outpoints. The original audio remains  
unchanged.  
START/STOP  
PAUSE  
REW  
PLAY  
Random Assemble Editing  
[R.A.Edit]  
INSERT  
STOP  
RM-V718U (provided)  
Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as  
the source player. You can select up to 8 cutsfor  
automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is  
more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand  
Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR  
(see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed  
by operating the VCR manually.  
START/STOP  
INSERT  
REW  
PLAY  
To perform Random Assemble Editing, use the  
optional RM-V717KITU remote control kit.  
Before operation, make sure the batteries are  
installed in the remote control. (pg. 56)  
PAUSE  
STOP  
RM-V717U (optional)  
NOTES:  
SHIFT  
Before performing the following steps, make sure  
that TIME CODEis set to ON. (pg. 31, 41)  
Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in  
the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.  
To perform Insert Editing while watching in the  
television, make connections. (pg. 22)  
MBR SET  
1 Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and  
press PAUSE (9). Confirm the time code at this  
point. (pg. 41)  
2 Press REW (3) until the Edit-In point is located,  
then press PAUSE (9).  
RM-V717U (optional)  
3 Press and hold INSERT (I) on the remote  
control, then press PAUSE (9). The 9I”  
indicator and the Time Code (min.:sec.) appear  
and the camcorder enters Insert-Pause mode.  
4 Press START/STOP to begin editing.  
Confirm the insert at the time code you  
checked in step 1.  
To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it  
again to resume editing.  
5 To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then  
STOP (8).  
NOTES:  
Program AE with special effects (pg. 33) can be  
used to spice up the scenes being edited during  
Insert Editing.  
During Insert Editing, the date and time  
information changes.  
       
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
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VCR CODE LIST  
Set Remote/VCR Code  
1 Turn off the power to the VCR and point the  
remote towards the VCRs infrared sensor. Then,  
referring to the VCR CODE LIST, press and hold  
MBR SET, and enter the brand code.  
VCR BRAND  
NAME  
CODE  
VCR BRAND  
NAME  
CODE  
DAEWOO  
GE  
A
H
PANASONIC  
A
A
A
I
A
C
G
A
D
H
The code is automatically set once you release  
MBR SET, and the VCRs power comes on.  
A
I
I
I
A
B
2 Make sure the VCRs power is on. Then, while  
holding SHIFT or VCR CTL, press the button on  
the remote for the desired function. The functions  
the remote can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE,  
FF, REW and VCR REC STBY (you do not need to  
press SHIFT or VCR CTL for this one).  
D
RCA  
I
I
F
F
I
B
D
F
C
HITACHI  
F
F
F
C
JVC  
A
B
C
I
I
I
A
F
C
You are now ready to try Random Assemble  
Editing.  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
I
D
LG/GOLDSTAR  
MAGNAVOX  
A
A
IMPORTANT:  
C
C
F
E
Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs  
and those of many other makers, it may not work  
with yours or may offer limited functions.  
I
A
G
G
E
A
A
F
SHARP  
SONY  
A
A
E
NOTES:  
F
F
C
C
E
If the VCRs power does not come on in step 1, try  
another code from the VCR CODE LIST.  
Some brands of VCR do not come on  
automatically. In this case, turn the power on  
manually and try step 2.  
MITSUBISHI  
NEC  
F
F
G
H
I
A
C
C
G
H
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
F
F
I
A
If the remote control is not able to control the  
VCR, use the controls on the VCR.  
When the remote controls batteries run out, the  
VCR brand you have set will be erased. In that  
case, replace the old battery with a new one to  
reset the VCR brand.  
PHILIPS  
A
I
A
I
I
I
A
C
G
I
E
A
D
A
F
B
C
B
A
F
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
1 A A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE  
Make Connections  
connector…  
Also refer to page 22.  
Connect the editing cable to the Remote  
PAUSE connector.  
B A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote  
PAUSE connector but equipped with an  
R.A.EDIT connector…  
Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT  
connector.  
C A VCR other than above…  
Connect the editing cable to the remote  
controls PAUSE IN connector.  
2 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder.  
To S/AV  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
5 Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape  
S/AV/Editing cable  
(provided)  
and engage the AUX mode.  
To S-VIDEO IN*  
Refer to the VCRs instructions.  
NOTES:  
Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the  
indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If  
To AUDIO IN,  
VIDEO IN  
they do, they will be recorded onto the new tape.  
To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connected TV…  
Editing Extension  
cable (provided)**  
Date/time  
Set DATE/TIMEto AUTO, ONor OFF.  
(pg. 31, 41) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote  
control to turn on/off the date indication.  
Time code  
Set TIME CODEto OFFor ON.  
(pg. 31, 41)  
Indications other than date/time and time code  
Set ON SCREENto OFF, LCDor LCD/  
TV. (pg. 31, 41)  
When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input  
connector, an optional DV cable can be  
connected instead of an S-Video cable and audio/  
video cable.  
AB To Remote  
PAUSE or  
R.A.EDIT  
VCR  
CTo PAUSE IN  
TV  
DISPLAY  
RM-V717U (optional)  
*
Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN  
connector. In this case, it is not necessary to  
connect the yellow video cable.  
** If necessary, use this cable for connections.  
     
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
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11 If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT.  
Select Scenes  
(pg. 58)  
FADE/WIPE  
REW  
12 Repeat steps 8 through 11 to register  
additional scenes.  
To change previously registered points, press  
CANCEL on the remote control. The registered  
points disappear, one at a time, from the most  
recently registered point.  
If you are not using Wipe/Fader or Program AE  
with special effects, repeat steps 8 and 9 only.  
FF  
PLAY  
R.A.EDIT  
ON/OFF  
CANCEL  
EDIT IN/OUT  
RM-V717U (optional)  
NOTES:  
EFFECT  
When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out  
points so that there is a relatively large difference  
between them.  
6 Press PLAY (U) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF  
If the search time for an in-point exceeds  
5 minutes, the recording decks Record-Standby  
mode will be cancelled and editing will not take  
place.  
If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-  
In and Edit-Out points, a blue screen may be  
included in the edited version.  
Since time codes register time only as accurately  
as seconds, the time code total time may not  
match the total program time exactly.  
Turning off the camcorders power erases all  
registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.  
If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from  
Program AE with special effects, you cannot use  
the Dissolve or Black & White Fader. In this case  
the Dissolve or Black & White indicator begins  
blinking. Once the next Edit-In point is registered,  
the effect is turned off. To combine these effects,  
use Sepia or Monotone during recording, then use  
the Dissolve or Black & White Fader during  
Random Assemble Editing.  
on the remote control.  
The Random Assemble  
Selected parameter  
Editing Menu appears.  
I N  
– – : – –  
OUT  
MODE  
7 If using a Wipe/Fader at  
the beginning of the  
scene, press FADE/WIPE  
on the remote control.  
Cycle through the  
effects by pressing  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
– –  
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
T I ME CODE  
TOTAL  
– –  
:
– –  
00 : 00  
repeatedly, and stop  
when the one you want is displayed.  
You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the  
beginning of Program 1.  
8 At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/  
OUT on the remote control. The Edit-In position  
appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu.  
9 At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The  
Edit-Out position appears in the Random  
Assemble Editing Menu.  
It is not possible to use Wipe/Fader effects and  
Program AE with special effects during Random  
Assemble Editing using a DV cable.  
10 If using a Wipe/Fader at the end of the scene,  
press FADE/WIPE.  
Cycle through the effects by pressing  
repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is  
displayed.  
If you select a Wipe/Fader effect for an Edit-Out  
point, the effect is automatically applied to the  
following Edit-In point.  
You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the  
end of the last scene.  
When you use Fader/Wipe effects, that time is  
included in the total time (this does not apply  
to Picture Wipe/Dissolve.)  
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
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Picture Wipe And Dissolve Menu  
(available only for Random Assemble Editing)  
You can use not only the wipe/fader effects on  
page 32 but also the picture wipe and dissolve  
effects below.  
Automatic Editing To VCR  
DISSOLVE: The new scene gradually appears  
as the old one gradually disappears.  
PAUSE  
R.A.EDIT  
ON/OFF  
WIPE CORNER: The new scene wipes in  
over the previous one from the upper right corner to  
the lower left corner.  
VCR REC STBY  
WIPE WINDOW: The next scene gradually  
wipes in from the center of the screen toward the  
corners, covering the previous scene.  
RM-V717U (optional)  
WIPE SLIDE: The next scene gradually wipes  
13 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the  
beginning of the scene you want to edit and press  
PAUSE (9).  
in over the previous one from right to left.  
WIPE DOOR: The previous scene wipes out  
from the center to the right and left, like a door  
being pushed open to reveal the next scene.  
WIPE SCROLL: The new scene wipes in over  
the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top.  
WIPE SHUTTER: The new scene wipes in  
over the previous one from the center toward the top  
and bottom of the screen.  
14 Press VCR REC STBY (79), or manually  
engage the VCRs Record-Pause mode.  
15 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the  
camcorder. Editing proceeds as programmed,  
right through to the end of the last registered  
scene.  
When dubbing is complete, the camcorder  
enters the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its  
Record-Pause mode.  
If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the  
tape will be dubbed all the way to the end  
automatically.  
If you operate the camcorder during automatic  
editing, the VCR will enter its Record-Pause  
mode and automatic editing will stop.  
16 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and  
the VCR.  
To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear,  
press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.  
NOTES:  
Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control  
clears all settings registered during Random  
Assemble Editing.  
When the editing cable is connected to the remote  
controls PAUSE IN connector during dubbing,  
make sure the remote control is pointed at the  
VCRs sensor, and the path between the two is  
unobstructed.  
Random Assemble Editing may not function  
properly when using a tape including several  
duplicated time codes. (pg. 19)  
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
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Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder Timing  
4 Press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random  
Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press  
MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
For More Accurate Editing  
Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause  
to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin  
editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the  
same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find  
that you have recorded scenes you did not want. For  
a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing  
of the camcorder against your VCR.  
5 Press + or to select t VIDEO, and press  
SELECT/SET. The VIDEO Menu appears.  
6 Press + or to select SYNCHRO, and press  
SELECT/SET. The value for SYNCHROis  
highlighted.  
Diagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing  
7 Based on the diagnostics performed, you can  
now advance the VCRs record timing by pressing  
+. You can also delay the VCRs record timing by  
pressing .  
1 Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point  
the remote control at the camcorders remote  
sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF.  
Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.  
The adjustment range is from 1.3 to +1.3  
seconds, in 0.1-second increments.  
Press SELECT/SET to finish the setting.  
Program 1  
I N  
OUT  
MODE  
Random Assemble  
Editing Menu  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
– –  
– – : – –  
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
8 Press + or to select BRETURN, and press  
SELECT/SET twice.  
Now perform Random Assemble Editing  
beginning with step 6 on page 63.  
T I ME CODE  
TOTAL  
– –  
:
– –  
00 : 00  
NOTES:  
Before performing actual Random Assemble  
Editing, do a few Random Assemble Editing trial  
runs to check whether the value you have input is  
appropriate or not, and make adjustments  
accordingly.  
Depending on the recorder, there may be  
situations where the timing difference cannot be  
fully corrected.  
2 Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1  
only. In order to check VCR and camcorder  
timing, select the beginning of a scene transition  
as your Edit-In point.  
3 Play back the dubbed scene.  
If any images from the scene prior to the  
transition you chose for your Edit-In point were  
recorded, that means your VCR moves too  
quickly from Record-Pause to Record mode.  
If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress,  
the VCR is slow to start recording.  
     
       
        
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS  
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Connection To A Personal Computer  
[A] Using USB cable  
To USB connector  
To USB  
USB cable (provided)  
PC  
OR  
[B] Using DV cable  
To DV  
DV cable  
(optional)  
connector  
To DV  
Core filter  
Core filter  
PC with DV  
connector  
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the  
optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV  
cable depending on the type of DV connector  
(4 or 6 pins) on the PC.  
If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB  
cable is not powered, the camcorder does not  
enter the USB mode.  
[A] Using USB cable  
It is possible to do the following things:  
Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a  
PC.  
Transfer still/moving images recorded on a tape to  
a PC.  
Capture still/moving images in real-time.  
Use this camcorder as a WebCam. (pg. 67)  
The date/time information cannot be captured into  
the PC.  
Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and  
Software.  
The still images can also be transferred to a PC  
with a DV connector-equipped capture board.  
The system may not work properly depending on  
the PC or capture board you are using.  
[B] Using DV cable  
It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a  
PC with a DV connector by using the provided  
software, software equipped with the PC or  
commercially available software.  
USB MODEand/or ACCESSING FILES”  
appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is  
accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder  
is transferring a file to the PC.  
NEVER disconnect the USB cable while  
ACCESSING FILESis displayed on the LCD  
monitor since this can result in product damage.  
NOTES:  
Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB  
CONNECTION GUIDEfor the installation of the  
bundled software and drivers.  
The software operation manual is provided as PDF  
file on the CD-ROM.  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the  
power supply instead of the battery pack.  
(pg. 11)  
Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable  
simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only  
the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.  
     
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
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1 Make sure all necessary software (provided) are  
Using The Camcorder As A  
WebCam  
installed in your PC and all units are turned off.  
2 Connect the camcorder to your PC using the USB  
cable.  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
4 Set the Power Switch to Aor Mwhile  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB  
connection.  
5 Turn on the PC.  
“  
appears on the screen.  
If the PC is not powered on, the camcorder  
does not enter the Web Camera mode.  
6 When finished, turn off the PC first, then the  
camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the  
camcorder and PC.  
To USB  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the  
power supply instead of the battery pack.  
(pg. 11)  
Use the provided software PIXELA ImageMixer to  
capture video in real time.  
USB cable  
(provided)  
You can also use the camcorder for web  
conference by using Microsoft Windows®  
NetMeeting® and signing up for MSN Hotmail.  
In the Web Camera mode, the following buttons  
cannot be operated: E-MAIL, SNAPSHOT, INDEX,  
NAVI, NAVI STORE, the Recording Start/Stop  
Button.  
Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and  
provided Software.  
To USB connector  
USB-equipped PC  
   
       
        
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ITEMS  
NOTES  
V Power (pg. 10)  
Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C (50°F and  
95°F). 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If  
the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete.  
Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.  
Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the  
battery pack.  
To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Adapter near a radio.  
Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use.  
Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.  
The following operation stops charging:  
Set the Power Switch to PLAY, Aor M.  
Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.  
Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.  
Detach the battery from the camcorder.  
V VIDEO  
RECORDING  
(pg. 17)  
When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may  
be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead.  
The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.  
There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette  
holder opens. Do not use force.  
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes  
completely before closing the cassette holder cover.  
When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may take a few seconds before  
actual recording starts. The Tindicator starts rotating when the camcorder  
actually starts recording.  
The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length, and the  
accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used.  
TAPE ENDappears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off  
automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. TAPE ENDalso appears  
when a cassette at its end is loaded.  
         
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If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,  
etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery  
pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the  
beginning.  
Power  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. No power is supplied.  
1. The power is not connected 1. Connect the AC Adapter  
properly.  
securely. (pg. 11)  
The battery is dead.  
Replace the dead battery  
with a fully charged one.  
(pg. 10, 11)  
Open the LCD monitor fully  
or pull out the viewfinder.  
The LCD monitor is not open  
fully or the viewfinder is not  
pulled out when recording.  
Video and D.S.C. Recording  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
2. Recording cannot be  
2. The Power Switch is set to  
PLAYor OFF.  
2. Set the Power Switch to A”  
or M. (pg. 17, 23)  
For Video Recording —  
Set the tapes erase  
protection tab to REC.  
(pg. 15)  
performed.  
For Video Recording —  
The tapes erase protection  
tab is set to SAVE.  
The VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch is set to MEMORY.  
TAPE ENDappears.  
The cassette holder cover is  
open.  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch to VIDEO.  
Replace with new cassette.  
(pg. 15)  
For D.S.C. Recording —  
The VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch is set to VIDEO.  
Close the cassette holder  
cover.  
For D.S.C. Recording —  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch to MEMORY.  
3. When shooting a subject  
illuminated by bright light,  
vertical lines appear.  
3. This is a result of exceedingly 3.  
high contrast, and is not a  
malfunction.  
4. When the screen is under  
direct sunlight during shooting,  
the screen becomes red or  
black for an instant.  
4. This is not a malfunction.  
4.  
5. During recording, the date/  
5. DATE/TIMEis set to OFF. 5. Set DATE/TIMEto ON.  
time does not appear.  
(pg. 31, 38)  
6. During recording, sound  
6. The is normal.  
6.  
cannot be heard.  
7. The LCD monitor or  
7. Certain Wipe/Fader effects,  
certain modes of Program AE  
with special effects, DIS”  
and other functions that  
7. Re-read the sections covering  
Wipe/Fader effects, Program  
AE with special effects and  
DIS. (pg. 31 34, 36)  
viewfinder indications blink.  
cannot be used together are  
selected at the same time.  
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8. Digital Zoom does not work. 8. 10X optical zoom is selected. 8. Set ZOOMto 40Xor  
The VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch is set to MEMORY.  
200X. (pg. 35)  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch to VIDEO.  
Video and D.S.C. Playback  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
9. Play, Rewind and Fast-Forward 9. The Power Switch is set to  
9. Set the Power Switch to  
PLAY. (pg. 20)  
functions do not work.  
Aor M.  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is  
set to MEMORY.  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch to VIDEO.  
10. The tape is moving, but there 10. Your TV has AV input  
10. Set the TV to the mode or  
channel appropriate for  
video playback. (pg. 22)  
Close the cassette holder  
cover. (pg. 15)  
is no picture.  
terminals, but is not set to its  
VIDEO mode.  
The cassette holder cover is  
open.  
11. Blocks of noise appear during 11.  
playback, or there is no  
11. Clean the video heads with  
an optional cleaning  
playback picture and the  
cassette. (pg. 75)  
screen becomes blue.  
12. A memory card cannot be  
12. The Power Switch is set to  
Aor M.  
12. Set the Power Switch to  
PLAY. (pg. 24)  
played back.  
The VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch is set to VIDEO.  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch to MEMORY.  
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
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Advanced features  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
13. The focus does not adjust  
13. Focus is set to the Manual  
mode.  
13. Set Focus to the Auto mode.  
(pg. 45)  
automatically.  
The recording was done in a  
dark place, or the contrast  
was low.  
Clean the lens and check the  
focus again. (pg. 77)  
The lens is dirty or covered  
with condensation.  
14. In the 5-Second mode,  
recording ends before  
14. The 5-Second mode is set to 14. Set 5Sto 5Sin MANUAL  
Anim.in MANUAL Menu.  
Menu. (pg. 31, 36)  
5 seconds have elapsed.  
15. Snapshot mode cannot be  
15. The Squeeze mode  
15. Disengage the Squeeze  
(SQUEEZE) mode.  
used.  
(SQUEEZE) is selected.  
(pg. 31, 37)  
16. The color of Snapshot looks  
16. The light source or the  
subject does not include  
white. Or there are various  
different light sources behind  
the subject.  
16. Find a white subject and  
compose your shot so that it  
also appears in the frame.  
(pg. 23, 42)  
strange.  
Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)  
and Monotone  
(MONOTONE). (pg. 31,  
34)  
The Sepia (SEPIA) or  
Monotone (MONOTONE)  
mode is activated.  
17. The image taken using  
17. Shooting was performed  
17. Press BACK LIGHT.  
Snapshot is too dark.  
under backlit conditions.  
(pg. 47)  
18. The image taken using  
18. The subject is too bright.  
18. Set rto SPOTLIGHT.  
Snapshot is too bright.  
(pg. 33)  
19. White Balance cannot be  
19. The Sepia (SEPIA) or  
Monotone (MONOTONE)  
mode is activated.  
19. Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)  
or Monotone (MONOTONE)  
mode before setting White  
Balance. (pg. 34)  
activated.  
20. Wipe/Fader effects do not  
20. The Power Switch is set to  
20. Set the Power Switch to M.  
work.  
A.  
(pg. 13)  
21. The Black & White Fader does 21. The Sepia (SEPIA) or  
21. Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)  
and Monotone  
not work.  
Monotone (MONOTONE)  
mode is activated.  
(MONOTONE).  
(pg. 31, 34)  
22. Program AE with special  
22. The Power Switch is set to  
22. Set the Power Switch to M.  
effects does not work.  
A.  
(pg. 13)  
23. The image looks like the  
23. When shooting in the dark, 23. If you want the lighting to  
shutter speed is too slow.  
the unit becomes highly  
sensitive to light when  
GAIN UPis set to  
AUTO.  
look more natural, set GAIN  
UPto AGCor OFF.  
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Other problems  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
24. The POWER/CHARGE lamp  
on the camcorder does not  
light when the charging is  
attempted.  
24. The temperature of the  
battery is extremely high/  
low.  
24. To protect the battery, it is  
recommended to charge it in  
places with a temperature of  
Charging is difficult in places  
subject to extremely high/  
low temperatures.  
10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F).  
(pg. 74)  
25. SET DATE/TIME!appears.  
25. The built-in clocks  
rechargeable lithium battery  
is discharged.  
25. Connect the camcorder to an  
AC outlet using the AC  
Adapter for over 24 hours to  
charge the clocks lithium  
battery. (pg. 14)  
The previously set date/time  
is erased.  
26. There is no picture.  
26. The camcorder is not getting 26. Turn the camcorders power  
power, or some other  
malfunction exists.  
off and on again. (pg. 13)  
27. Some functions are not  
available using the MENU  
Button.  
27. The Power Switch is set to  
27. Set the Power Switch to M.  
A.  
(pg. 13)  
28. Files stored in the memory  
28. Files stored in the memory  
28. Remove protection from the  
files stored in the memory  
card and delete them.  
card cannot be deleted.  
card are protected.  
(pg. 27 28)  
29. When the image is printed  
from the printer, a black bar  
appears at the bottom of the  
screen.  
29. This is not a malfunction.  
29. By recording with DIS”  
activated (pg. 31, 36) this  
can be avoided.  
30. When the camcorder is  
connected via the DV  
connector, the camcorder does  
not operate.  
30. The DV cable was plugged/ 30. Turn the camcorders power  
unplugged with power  
turned on.  
off and on again, then  
operate it.  
31. The rear of the LCD monitor is 31. The light used to illuminate 31. Close the LCD monitor to  
hot.  
the LCD monitor causes it to  
become hot.  
turn it off or set the Power  
Switch to OFF, and let the  
unit cool down.  
32. Images on the LCD monitor  
32. In places subject to low  
temperature, images become  
dark due to the  
32. Adjust the brightness and  
angle of the LCD monitor.  
(pg. 12, 13)  
appear dark or whitish.  
characteristics of the LCD  
monitor. When this happens,  
the displayed colors differ  
from those that are actually  
recorded. This is not a defect  
of the camcorder.  
When the LCD monitors  
fluorescent light reaches the  
end of its service life, images  
on the LCD monitor become  
dark. Consult your nearest  
JVC dealer.  
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
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33. Colored bright spots appear all 33. The LCD monitor and the  
33.  
over the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder.  
viewfinder are made with  
high-precision technology.  
However, black spots or  
bright spots of light (red,  
green or blue) may appear  
constantly on the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder.  
These spots are not recorded  
on the tape. This is not due to  
any defect of the unit.  
(Effective dots: more than  
99.99 %)  
34. The indicators and the image 34. This may occur when the  
34.  
color on the LCD monitor are  
not clear.  
surface or the edge of the  
LCD monitor is pressed.  
35. The cassette will not load  
35. The batterys charge is low.  
35. Install a fully charged battery.  
properly.  
(pg. 10, 11)  
36. The memory card cannot be  
36.  
36. Push in the memory card a  
removed from the camcorder.  
few more times. (pg. 16)  
37. Picture does not appear on the 37. The viewfinder is pulled out 37. Push the viewfinder back in  
LCD monitor.  
and PRIORITYis set to  
FINDER.  
or set PRIORITYto LCD.  
(pg. 12, 31, 38)  
The LCD monitors  
brightness setting is too dark.  
Adjust the brightness of the  
LCD monitor. (pg. 13)  
If the monitor is tilted  
the monitor fully. (pg. 12)  
38. Images on the LCD monitor  
38. The speaker volume is too  
38. Turn the speaker volume  
are jittery.  
great.  
down. (pg. 20)  
39. The LCD monitor, the  
39.  
39. Wipe them gently with soft  
cloth. Wiping strongly can  
cause damage. (pg. 77) To  
clean the viewfinder, please  
consult your nearest JVC  
dealer.  
viewfinder and the lens have  
become dirty (ex. fingerprints).  
40. Time code does not appear.  
40. TIME CODEis set to  
40. Set TIME CODEto ON.  
OFF.  
(pg. 31, 38, 41)  
41. An error indication (E01, E02 41. A malfunction of some kind 41. pg. 85.  
or E06) appears.  
has occured. In this case the  
camcorders functions  
become unusable.  
42. An error indication (E03 or  
42. A malfunction of some kind 42. pg. 85.  
has occured. In this case the  
camcorders functions  
E04) appears.  
become unusable.  
43. The remote control does not  
43. REMOTEis set to OFF.  
The remote control does not  
point at the remote sensor.  
The remote control batteries  
are exhausted.  
43. Set REMOTEto ON.  
work.  
(pg. 31, 37)  
Point at the remote sensor.  
(pg. 56)  
Replace the batteries with  
fresh ones. (pg. 56)  
 
       
        
CAUTIONS  
%"EN  
battery cooler temperatures impede  
AC Adapter  
When using the AC Power Adapter in areas other  
than the USA  
The provided AC Power Adapter features  
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from  
110 V to 240 V.  
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER  
In case of connecting the units 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.  
chemical reaction, while warmer  
temperatures can prevent complete charging.  
... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure  
to high temperatures will increase natural  
discharge and shorten service life.  
... fully charge and then fully discharge the  
battery every 6 months when storing the  
battery pack over a long period time.  
... remove from charger or powered unit when  
not in use, as some machines use current even  
when switched off.  
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC  
dealer.  
NOTES:  
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after  
charging, or after use.  
Plug adapter  
Temperature Range Specifications  
Charging........10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)  
Operation......0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Storage ..........20°C to 50°C (4°F to 122°F)  
Recharging time is based on room temperature of  
20°C (68°F).  
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging  
takes.  
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery  
The battery used in this device may present a fire or  
chemical burn hazard if mistreated.  
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C  
(212°F) or incinerate.  
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric),  
Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025.  
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is  
incorrectly replaced.  
Dispose of used battery promptly.  
Keep away from children.  
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.  
Cassettes  
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to  
read the following cautions:  
1. During use…  
... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV  
mark.  
... be aware that recording onto prerecorded  
tapes automatically erases the previously  
recorded video and audio signals.  
... make sure the cassette is positioned properly  
when inserting.  
... do not load and unload the cassette  
repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at  
all. This slackens the tape and can result in  
damage.  
Battery Packs  
The supplied battery pack  
is a lithium-ion battery.  
Before using the supplied  
battery pack or an  
... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes  
the tape to fingerprints and dust.  
2. Store cassettes…  
optional battery pack, be  
sure to read the following  
Terminals  
cautions:  
... away from heaters or other heat sources.  
... out of direct sunlight.  
... where they wont be subject to unnecessary  
shock or vibration.  
... where they wont be exposed to strong  
magnetic fields (such as those generated by  
motors, transformers or magnets).  
... vertically, in their original cases.  
1. To avoid hazards…  
... do not burn.  
... do not short-circuit the terminals. When  
transporting, make sure the provided battery  
cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap  
is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.  
... do not modify or disassemble.  
... do not expose the battery to temperatures  
exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the  
battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.  
... use only specified chargers.  
Memory Cards  
To properly use and store your memory cards, be  
sure to read the following cautions:  
1. During use…  
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life…  
... do not subject to unnecessary shock.  
... charge in an environment where temperatures  
are within the tolerances shown in the chart  
below. This is a chemical reaction type  
... make sure the memory card bears the SD or  
MultiMediaCard mark.  
           
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
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... make sure the memory card is positioned  
properly when inserting.  
2. While the memory card is being accessed  
(during recording, playback, deletion,  
initialization, etc.)…  
... never unload the memory card and never turn  
off the camcorder.  
3. Store memory cards…  
... 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.  
... away from heaters or other heat sources.  
... out of direct sunlight.  
... where they wont be subject to unnecessary  
shock or vibration.  
... where they wont be exposed to strong  
magnetic fields (such as those generated by  
motors, transformers or magnets).  
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT…  
... allow it to become wet.  
... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.  
... subject it to shock or excessive vibration  
during transportation.  
... keep the lens directed at extremely bright  
objects for long periods.  
... expose the lens and viewfinders lens to direct  
sunlight.  
... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder.  
... swing it excessively when using the hand  
strap or the grip.  
LCD Monitor  
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,  
DO NOT…  
... push it strongly or apply any shocks.  
... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on  
the bottom.  
... swing the soft camera case excessively when  
the camcorder is inside it.  
2. To prolong service life…  
... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.  
3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD  
monitor use.  
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:  
These are not malfunctions:  
While using the camcorder, the surface around  
the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD  
monitor may heat up.  
If you leave power on for a long time, the  
surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.  
No picture during playback.  
Blocks of noise appear during playback.  
During recording or playback, the Head Clog  
Warning indicator “ ” appears.  
Recording cannot be performed properly.  
In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette.  
Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more  
than once consecutively, damage to the video heads  
may result. After the camcorder plays back for about  
20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the  
cleaning cassettes instructions.  
Main Unit  
1. For safety, DO NOT…  
... open the camcorders chassis.  
... disassemble or modify the unit.  
... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.  
Keep it away from metallic objects when not  
in use.  
... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects  
to enter the unit.  
... remove the battery pack or disconnect the  
power supply while the power is on.  
... leave the battery pack attached when the  
camcorder is not in use.  
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still  
exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
Mechanical moving parts used to move the video  
heads and video tape tend to become dirty and  
worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear  
picture at all times, periodic check-ups are  
recommended after using the unit for about 1,000  
hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your  
nearest JVC dealer.  
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.  
... in places subject to excessive shock or  
vibration.  
... near a television set.  
... near appliances generating strong magnetic or  
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting  
antennas, etc.).  
     
       
        
CAUTIONS (cont.)  
%$EN  
How To Handle A CD-ROM  
Declaration of Conformity  
Model Number  
Trade Name  
: GR-D200US  
: JVC  
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.  
Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning  
spray.  
Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror  
surface.  
Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP.  
Address  
: 1700 Valley Road Wayne,  
N. J. 07470  
Telephone Number : 973-3175000  
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or  
humid environment. Keep it away from direct  
sunlight.  
Change or modifications not approved by the  
party responsible for compliance could void the  
users authority to operate the equipment. This  
equipment has been tested and found to comply  
with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits  
are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and  
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning  
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged  
to try to correct the interference by one or more of  
the following measures:  
About moisture condensation...  
You have observed that pouring a cold liquid  
into a glass will cause drops of water to form on  
the glassouter surface. This same phenomenon  
occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when  
it is moved from a cool place to a warm place,  
after heating a cold room, under extremely  
humid conditions or in a place directly  
subjected to the cool air from an air  
conditioner.  
Moisture on the head drum can cause severe  
damage to the video tape, and can lead to  
internal damage to the camcorder itself.  
Serious malfunctioning  
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit  
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.  
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled  
device. External noise and interference (from a  
TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning  
properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power  
supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and  
wait a few minutes and then re-connect it and  
proceed as usual from the beginning.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the receiver  
is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV  
technician for help.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with  
Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est  
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
   
USER MAINTENANCE  
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
EN%%  
After Use  
Cleaning The Camcorder  
1 Turn off the camcorder.  
1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft  
cloth.  
2 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of  
the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover  
open until it locks. The cassette holder opens  
automatically. Remove the cassette.  
Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it  
well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with  
a dry cloth.  
2 Open the LCD monitor. Wipe gently with a soft  
cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.  
Close the LCD monitor.  
3 Press PUSH HEREto close the cassette holder.  
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes  
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely  
before closing the cassette holder cover.  
3 To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush,  
then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.  
4 Press BATT.RELEASE 1 and remove the battery  
pack 2 3.  
NOTES:  
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as  
benzine or alcohol.  
Cleaning should be done only after the battery  
pack has been removed or other power units have  
been disconnected.  
Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.  
When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth  
refer to the cautions of each product.  
To clean the viewfinder, please consult your  
nearest JVC dealer.  
Remove.  
PUSH HERE  
Cassette holder  
Cassette  
holder cover  
OPEN/EJECT  
Switch  
BATT.RELEASE Button  
   
       
        
SPECIFICATIONS  
%&EN  
Camcorder  
For General  
Power supply  
:
DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)  
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)  
Power consumption  
LCD monitor off, viewfinder on  
LCD monitor on, viewfinder off  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
:
:
:
Approx. 4.0 W  
Approx. 4.9 W  
62 mm x 94 mm x 122 mm (2-1/2" x 3-3/4" x 4-13/16")  
(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in)  
Weight  
:
Approx. 470 g (1.1 lbs)  
(without cassette and battery)  
Approx. 550 g (1.3 lbs)  
(incl. cassette and battery)  
Operating temperature  
Operating humidity  
Storage temperature  
Pickup  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
35% to 80%  
20°C to 50°C (4°F to 122°F)  
1/4" CCD  
F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens  
ø27 mm  
2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system  
Electronic viewfinder with 0.24" color LCD  
Monaural  
Lens  
Filter diameter  
LCD monitor  
Viewfinder  
Speaker  
For Digital Video Camera  
Format  
Signal format  
:
:
:
DV format (SD mode)  
NTSC standard  
Video : Digital component recording  
Audio : PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit), 48 kHz  
2-channel (16-bit)  
Recording/Playback format  
Cassette  
Tape speed  
:
:
Mini DV cassette  
SP: 18.8 mm/s  
LP: 12.5 mm/s  
Maximum recording time  
(using 80 min. cassette)  
:
SP: 80 min.  
LP: 120 min.  
   
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
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For Digital Still Camera  
Storage media  
Compression system  
:
:
SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard  
Still image : JPEG (compatible)  
Moving image : MPEG4 (compatible)  
File size  
Still image  
:
4 modes (1600 x 1200 pixels/1280 x 960 pixels/1024 x 768 pixels/  
640 x 480 pixels)  
Moving image  
Picture quality  
:
:
1 mode (160 x 120 pixels)  
2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)  
Approximate number of storable images  
:
pg. 39  
For Connectors  
S/AV  
S-Video input  
:
:
Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 , analog  
C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 , analog  
S-Video output  
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , analog  
C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 , analog  
Video input  
Video output  
Audio input  
Audio output  
Edit  
:
:
:
:
:
0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 , analog  
1.0 V (p-p), 75 , analog  
300 mV (rms), 50 k, analog, stereo  
300 mV (rms), 1 k, analog, stereo  
ø3.5 mm, 2-pole  
DV  
Input/output  
USB  
:
:
4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant  
5-pin  
AC Adapter  
For General  
Power requirement  
U.S.A. and Canada  
Other countries  
Output  
:
:
:
AC 120 Vd, 60 Hz  
AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
DC 11 V G, 1 A  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject  
to change without notice.  
 
       
        
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators  
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Controls  
Indicators  
a Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]....... pg. 23, 42  
b Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. pg. 18  
Speaker Volume Control  
[POWER/CHARGE] ..................pg. 10, 13, 17  
D Tally Lamp................................pg. 17, 37, 44  
[VOL. +, ] ........................................ pg. 20  
c Power Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] ........ pg. 13  
d Lock Button ......................................... pg. 13  
e Diopter Adjustment Control................ pg. 12  
f Recording Start/Stop Button................ pg. 17  
g Stop Button [8]................................. pg. 20  
Backlight Compensation Button  
[BACK LIGHT]................................... pg. 47  
h Rewind Button [3].......................... pg. 20  
Focus Adjustment Button [FOCUS] ... pg. 45  
i Play/Pause Button [4/9] .................. pg. 20  
Exposure Button [EXPOSURE] ........... pg. 46  
j Fast-Forward Button [5] ................. pg. 20  
Night-Alive Button [NIGHT].............. pg. 42  
k Battery Release Button  
[BATT.RELEASE] ................................... pg. 10  
l VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
[VIDEO/MEMORY].............................. pg. 13  
m Menu Button [MENU].......................... pg. 31  
n E-Mail Clip Recording Button  
[E-MAIL]............................................ pg. 50  
Information Button [INFO]................ pg. 26  
o Thumbnail Storing Button  
[NAVI STORE]...................................... pg. 49  
p Index Button [INDEX] ....................... pg. 26  
Navigation Button [NAVI] ................. pg. 48  
q •– Button............................................. pg. 31  
LCD Monitor Brightness Control  
b Viewfinder............................................pg. 12  
c Shoulder Strap Eyelet .............................pg. 7  
d Battery Pack Mount..............................pg. 10  
e Grip Strap.............................................pg. 12  
f Speaker ................................................pg. 20  
g Stereo Microphone...............................pg. 59  
h Remote Sensor ...................................pg. 56  
Camera Sensor  
Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor  
necessary for shooting is built-in here.  
i Flash Sensor  
Be careful not to cover this area, as it cortains a  
sensor required by the flash.  
j Flash.....................................................pg. 43  
k LCD Monitor..................................pg. 12, 18  
l Card Cover [MEMORY CARD] ............pg. 16  
n Tripod Mounting Socket .......................pg. 12  
o Monitor Latch ......................................pg. 12  
p Cassette Holder Cover..........................pg. 15  
[MONITOR BRIGHT ]..................... pg. 13  
r + Button ............................................ pg. 31  
LCD Monitor Brightness Control  
[MONITOR BRIGHT +]..................... pg. 13  
s D.S.C. Playback Select Button  
[SELECT].................................... pg. 24 29  
Set Button [SET]................................. pg. 31  
t Cassette Open/Eject Switch  
[OPEN/EJECT]...................................... pg. 15  
Connectors  
The connectors are located beneath the covers.  
U USB (Universal Serial Bus)  
Connector............................................ pg. 66  
V Digital Video Input/Output Connector [DV]  
(i.Link*).................................... pg. 53, 54, 66  
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry  
specification and extensions thereof. The logo  
is used for products compliant with the i.Link  
standard.  
W S-Video/Audio/Video Input/Output and Edit  
Connector [S/AV] .................... pg. 22, 52, 62  
X DC Input Connector [DC] ............. pg. 10, 11  
 
       
        
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INDEX Indications  
b Shooting Icon  
(Appears and blinks during shooting.)  
c Card Icon  
(pg. 23)  
Indications  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During  
Video Recording Only  
(pg. 23)  
: Appears during shooting.  
: Blinks in white when a memory card is not  
: Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is  
reading the data in the memory card such as  
titles/frames, NAVIGATION thumbnail  
1h40m  
REC  
(FINE) and  
(STANDARD) (in order of quality)  
(pg. 39)  
(pg. 23)  
shots that can be stored during D.S.C. recording,  
or the remaining number of storable thumbnail  
images when it reaches 10 or less during video  
recording. The number increases or decreases  
depending on the Picture Quality/Image Size,  
etc.)  
SOUND 12 b i t  
15:55  
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a Navigation Indicator  
(pg. 48)  
(Appears when NAVIGATIONis set to other  
than MANUAL.)  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During  
b Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator  
(pg. 32)  
(pg. 17)  
c Tape Running Indicator  
(Rotates while tape is running.)  
d Selected Wide Mode Indicator  
e Thumbnail Storing Indicator  
(pg. 37)  
(pg. 48)  
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CLIP  
0
h
5m  
(Appears while the captured image is being  
stored as a thumbnail image in the memory  
card.)  
00 : 15  
f Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP)  
g Tape Remaining Time  
h REC: (Appears during recording.)  
PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby  
mode.)  
i Insert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode  
(pg. 34)  
b Shooting Icon  
(Appears and blinks during shooting.)  
c E-Mail Clip Recording Indicator  
d Memory Card Remaining Time For E-Mail Clip  
Recording  
e E-Mail Clip Recording Time  
(pg. 50)  
(pg. 17)  
(pg. 50)  
(pg. 17)  
(pg. 50)  
(pg. 17)  
(pg. 50)  
(pg. 50)  
(pg. 60)  
j 5S/Anim.: Displays the 5-Second Recording  
mode or Animation recording mode. (pg. 36)  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During  
Both Video And D.S.C. Recording  
k Wind Cut Indicator  
l Sound Mode Indicator  
(pg. 37)  
(pg. 34)  
(Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on  
the camcorder.)  
m Time Code  
n Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)  
g
8
9
0
(pg. 38, 41)  
1
2
(pg. 36)  
40  
x
W
T
O
q
3
C
3
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During  
D.S.C. Recording Only  
4
5
6
w
g
3
BRIGHT  
7
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a Operation Mode  
b : Night-Alive Indicator  
(pg. 13)  
a Image Size: 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1280  
(pg. 42)  
(1280 x 960), 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640  
(Appears when Night-Alive is engaged.)  
(640 x 480)  
(pg. 39)  
           
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
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: Gain Up Mode  
(pg. 35)  
3
: Rewind/Shuttle Search  
(Appears when GAIN UPis set to AUTO”  
and the shutter speed is automatically  
adjusted.)  
9 : Pause  
9 U : Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/  
Slow-Motion  
Y 9 : Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/Slow-  
Motion  
D : Audio Dubbing  
(Appear while a tape is running.)  
c Red Eye Reduction Indicator  
(pg. 37, 43)  
(Appears when the FLASHis set to  
AUTO C.)  
d White Balance Indicator  
e : Backlight Compensation Indicator  
(pg. 47)  
(pg. 47)  
f Sound Input For Audio Dubbing  
g Battery Indicator  
h Date/Time  
i VOLUME : Volume Level Indicator (Speaker)  
(pg. 20)  
(pg. 59)  
(pg. 84)  
: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (pg. 46)  
f Selected Program AE With Special Effects  
Indicator  
g Iris Lock Indicator  
(pg. 38, 41)  
(pg. 33)  
(pg. 46)  
(pg. 18)  
h Approximate Zoom Ratio  
(Appears during zooming.)  
i Zoom Indicator  
(Appears during zooming.)  
(The level indicator g moves.)  
j Self-Timer Recording Indicator  
k O: (Appears when taking Snapshot.)  
(pg. 23, 42)  
l BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD  
monitor/Viewfinder)  
(The level indicator g moves.)  
m Battery Indicator  
n Date/Time  
o Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (pg. 45)  
p Flash Indicator  
(The level indicator g moves.)  
BRIGHT : Brightness Control Indicator (LCD  
(pg. 18)  
monitor/Viewfinder)  
(The level indicator g moves.)  
(pg. 13)  
j Time Code  
(pg. 38, 41)  
(pg. 44)  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During  
D.S.C. Playback  
(pg. 13)  
1
2
(pg. 84)  
(pg. 14)  
100-0013  
(pg. 43)  
(Appears when the flash is ready. A number  
appears next to the indication after adjusting the  
brightness of the flash.)  
BR I GHT  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During  
Video Playback  
g
4
3
1
2
3 4 5  
6
c Battery Indicator  
(pg. 26)  
(pg. 26)  
12 b i t / SOUND  
L
1
(pg. 84)  
d Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/  
MIC  
Viewfinder)  
(The level indicator g moves.)  
(pg. 13)  
BLANK SEARCH  
PUSH "STOP" BUTON  
TO CANCEL  
VOLUME  
7
JAN 10 ' 03  
20 : 21 : 25  
1 0  
:
00 AM  
g
0
8
9
a Sound Mode Indicator  
(pg. 40)  
(pg. 21)  
(pg. 49)  
b Blank Search Indicator  
c Thumbnail Storing Indicator  
(Appears while the captured image is being  
stored as a thumbnail image in the memory  
card.)  
d Tape Speed  
(pg. 34)  
e U : Playback  
5
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search  
 
       
        
INDEX Indications (cont.)  
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Warning Indications  
Indications  
Function  
Displays the battery remaining power.  
Remaining power level: high  
Remaining power level: exhausted  
As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks.  
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.  
Appears when no tape is loaded.  
(pg. 15)  
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVEwhile the Power Switch is  
set to Aor Mand the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO.  
(pg. 15)  
CHECK TAPES ERASE  
PROTECTION TAB  
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional  
HEAD CLEANING  
REQUIRED USE  
cleaning cassette.  
(pg. 75)  
CLEANING CASSETTE  
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more  
than 1 hour until condensation disappears.  
CONDENSATION  
OPERATION PAUSED  
PLEASE WAIT  
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button or  
SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to Aor Mand  
the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO.  
TAPE!  
TAPE END  
Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.  
(pg. 68)  
Appears when the date/time is not set.  
(pg. 14)  
SET DATE/TIME!  
Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is discharged and the  
previously set date/time is erased.  
(pg. 14)  
LENS CAP  
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.  
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. (pg. 59)  
A. DUB ERROR!  
A. DUB ERROR!  
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.  
<CANNOT DUB ON A  
(pg. 59)  
LP RECORDED TAPE> Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio.  
<CANNOT DUB ON A  
(pg. 59)  
16bit RECORDING> Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is pressed when the erase  
<CHECK TAPES  
ERASE PROTECTION  
TAB>  
protection tab is set to SAVE.  
(pg. 59)  
<MEMORY CARD!>  
INSERT ERROR!  
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.  
(pg. 60)  
       
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
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Indications  
Function  
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.  
INSERT ERROR!  
<CANNOT EDIT ON A  
(pg. 60)  
LP RECORDED TAPE> Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control is pressed when the erase  
<CHECK TAPES  
ERASE PROTECTION  
TAB>  
protection tab is set to SAVE.  
(pg. 60)  
MEMORY IS FULL  
Appears when the memory cards memory is full and shooting is not possible.  
Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder  
is being used as a recorder.  
Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card (as  
digital stills or video clips):  
when no memory card is loaded.  
when the memory cards memory is full.  
COPYING FAILED  
when the memory card is not formatted.  
when a write-protected SD Memory Card is loaded.  
(pg. 51, 55)  
Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you attempt to record on a  
memory card or access data on a memory card.  
MEMORY CARD!  
PLEASE FORMAT  
NO IMAGES STORED  
Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt,  
or it has not been initialized. Initialize the memory card.  
(pg. 30)  
Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt  
memory card playback.  
NO E-MAIL CLIP  
STORED  
Appears if there are no video clip files stored in the memory card when you  
attempt memory card playback.  
Appears when the camcorder does not recognise the loaded memory card.  
Remove the memory card once and insert it again. Repeat these procedures until  
no indication appears. If the indication still appears, the memory card is  
corrupted.  
CARD ERROR!  
Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF or a file with a  
size that is not compatible with this camcorder.  
UNSUPPORTED FILE!  
Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write  
protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the LOCKposition.  
CHECK CARDS WRITE  
PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt MEMORY SELECT menu operation with a write-  
protected SD Memory Card loaded.  
The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type of malfunction has  
E01, E02 or E06  
occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off  
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD  
automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes  
MODE REMOVE AND  
for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If  
REATTACH BATTERY  
the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of malfunction has occured.  
E03 or E04  
When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject  
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD  
the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication clears. When it  
MODE EJECT AND  
does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult  
REINSERT TAPE  
your nearest JVC dealer.  
       
       
        
TERMS  
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A
Animation ...........................................................36  
Audio Dubbing ...................................................59  
Flash Brightness Adjustment (FLASH ADJ.) ....37, 43  
B
Gain Up (GAIN UP) ............................................35  
Grip Adjustment .................................................12  
Battery Pack ............................................10, 11, 74  
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display (BRIGHT) 13  
I
Image Size (IMAGE SIZE) ....................................39  
Indicators .................................................... 32 41  
Interface Shooting ...............................................18  
Iris ......................................................................46  
C
Changing The Menu Settings ...............................31  
Channels (Left/Right) ...........................................40  
Charging The Battery Pack ..................................10  
Connections  
Memory Card ................................................16, 74  
D
Date/Time  
DSC ..............................................................39  
D.S.C. Playback .................................... 26 30  
MANUAL ...............................................36, 37  
SYSTEM ..................................................37, 41  
VIDEO ..........................................................40  
VIDEO DISPLAY ...........................................41  
Motor Drive Mode ..............................................43  
MultiMediaCard ............................................16, 74  
Deleting Files (DELETE) .......................................28  
Deleting thumbnail images (NAVI.DEL.) ........40, 49  
Demonstration Mode (DEMO MODE) .............9, 38  
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ..........................36  
Display setting (ON SCREEN) ........................38, 41  
DPOF Setting (Digital Print Order Format) .....29, 30  
Dubbing ......................................................52 55  
Dubbing from tape to memory card (* COPY) 40, 55  
N
Navigation (NAVIGATION) ....................35, 48, 49  
Night-Alive .........................................................42  
Number of Storable Images .................................39  
E
E-Mail Clip Recording (E-CLIP REC) ...............50, 51  
Erase Protection .............................................15, 16  
Exposure Control (EXPOSURE) ............................46  
   
                                                            
                                                             
                                                     
                                                     
                                         
                                         
                                          
                                          
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P
Classic Film (CLASSIC FILM) .........................34  
Shutter Speed (SHUTTER) .............................33  
Telephoto setting (TELE MACRO) ........................36  
Viewfinder Adjustment .......................................12  
Viewing File Information .....................................26  
Warning Indications ......................................84, 85  
White Balance (W.BALANCE) .......................34, 47  
Cinema (CINEMA) ........................................37  
Squeeze (SQUEEZE) .....................................37  
Wide (D.WIDE) ............................................37  
Wind Cut (WIND CUT) .......................................37  
Wipe In/Out ........................................................32  
R
Recording media selection (REC SELECT) ............39  
Recording Time  
Remote control setting (REMOTE) ........................37  
Resetting Menu Settings (CAM RESET) .................38  
Zooming (ZOOM) .........................................18, 35  
5-Second Recording (5S) .....................................36  
S
Self-Timer (SELF-TIMER) ................................36, 44  
Set Remote/VCR Code .........................................61  
Shuttle Search .....................................................21  
Slow-Motion Playback ........................................58  
Snapshot .......................................................23, 42  
Snapshot Mode (SNAP MODE) ............................35  
Sound Mode (SOUND MODE) ......................34, 40  
Speaker Volume ..................................................20  
Specifications ................................................78, 79  
Still Playback .......................................................20  
S-Video/AV input (S/AV INPUT) ....................40, 52  
Synchro adjustment (SYNCHRO) .........................65  
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0403-HO-CR-VP  
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