JVC GR D390EK User Manual

● Indications other than date/time and time code

Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack.

VCR

● To monitor the picture and sound from the

camcorder without inserting a tape or memory

card, set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “REC”,

then set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its

minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound

when the camcorder is turned on.

A Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/

VCR has only A/V input connectors).

B Red to AUDIO R IN*

C White to AUDIO L IN*

D Black to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/

VCR/VDR has S-VIDEO in and A/V input

connectors. In this case, it is not necessary to

connect the yellow video cable.)

Not required for watching still images only.

NOTE:

The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the

YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC

Service Centre described on the sheet included in

the package for details on its availability. Make sure

to connect the end with a core filter to the camera.

The core filter reduces interference.

VIDEO PLAYBACK

The following buttons are available only when

Playback Using The Remote

Control

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can

operate this camcorder from a distance as well

the camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “PLAY”.

B PAUSE Button

● Pauses the tape (੬ pg. 26)

Up Button (੬ pg. 26)

C SLOW Rewind Button (੬ pg. 26)

as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, D REW Button

● Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape

(੬ pg. 23)

● Displays previous file in a memory card

(੬ pg. 28)

Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also

makes additional playback functions possible.

(੬ pg. 26)

Left Button (੬ pg. 26)

Installing The Battery

The remote control uses

one lithium battery

(CR2025).

E INSERT Button (੬ pg. 45)

F SHIFT Button (੬ pg. 26)

G DISPLAY Button (੬ pg. 24, 42)

H SLOW Forward Button (੬ pg. 26)

I PLAY Button

● Starts Playback of a tape (੬ pg. 23)

● Starts Auto Playback of images in a memory

card (੬ pg. 28)

1 Pull out the battery

holder by pushing the lock

tab.

Lock tab

2 Insert the battery in the

J FF Button

● Forward/Forward Shuttle Search on a tape

(੬ pg. 23)

holder, and be sure to

have the “+” mark visible.

● Displays next file in a memory card (੬ pg. 28)

Right Button (੬ pg. 26)

3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.

Beam Effective Area (indoor use)

K A. DUB Button (੬ pg. 45)

L STOP Button

● Stops the tape (੬ pg. 23)

● Stops Auto Playback (੬ pg. 28)

Down Button (੬ pg. 26)

M EFFECT Button (੬ pg. 26)

N EFFECT ON/OFF Button (੬ pg. 26)

When using the remote

control, be sure to point it

at the remote sensor.

The transmitted beam’s

approximate effective

distance for indoor use is

The following buttons are available when the

camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “REC”.

o Zoom (T/W) Buttons

Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 21, 26)

(Also available with the Power Switch set to

“PLAY”)

5 m.

Remote sensor

NOTE:

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may

cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor

is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

p START/STOP Button

Buttons And Functions

Functions the same as the Recording Start/

Stop Button on the camcorder.

q S.SHOT Button

Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the

camcorder.

(Also available with the Power Switch set to

“PLAY”)

A Infrared beam transmitting window

● Transmits the beam signal.

VIDEO PLAYBACK

2) At the point you want to zoom

in, press the Zoom Button (T).

● To zoom out, press the Zoom

Button (W).

PAUSE or

(Up)

Zoom (T/W)

SLOW (YI)

SLOW (IU)

3) You can move the image on

the screen around to find a

particular portion of the picture.

While holding down SHIFT,

PLAY

(Right)

STOP or

(Down)

(Left)

press

(Left), (Right),

(Down).

SHIFT

(Up) and

● To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification

returns to normal. Or, press STOP (8) and then

press PLAY (U) during video playback.

● To end zoom during D.S.C. playback, press PLAY

(U).

Slow-Motion Playback

During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI

or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.

● After approx. 10 minutes, normal playback

resumes.

● To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE

(9).

NOTES:

● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still

playback.

● Due to digital image processing, the quality of the

image may suffer.

● To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U).

NOTES:

● You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from

Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more

than approx. 2 seconds.

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.

SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish

tint like old photos.

MONOTONE: Like classic black and white

films, your footage is shot in B/W.

CLASSIC: Gives recorded scenes a

● 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.

strobe effect.

STROBE: Your recording looks like a series

of consecutive snapshots.

1) To start

playback,

press PLAY

EFFECT ON/OFF

Frame-By-Frame Playback

EFFECT

(U).

2) Press

EFFECT. The

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.

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.

Playback Zoom

Magnifies the recorded image up to 25X at any

time during video playback and D.S.C. playback.

1) Press PLAY (U) to start video

playback. Or perform normal

playback of images.

● To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2

above.

D.S.C. RECORDING

Approximate Number of Storable Images

● The number increases or decreases depending

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)

You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still

Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are

stored in the memory card.

on the Picture Quality, etc.

SD Memory Card

Image Size/Picture

Quality

8 MB 16 MB 32 MB* 64 MB

640 x 480/FINE

95 205 425

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed

below:

640 x 480/STANDARD

160 295 625 1285

● Power (੬ pg. 14)

● Loading a Memory Card (੬ pg. 19)

MultiMediaCard

Image Size/Picture

Quality

8 MB 16 MB 32 MB

640 x 480/FINE

105

320

215

645

VIDEO/MEMORY

SNAPSHOT

640 x 480/STANDARD

191

Provided

Lock Button

Power Switch

1 Remove the lens cap.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 20)

3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“MEMORY”.

4 Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

● To change the Picture Quality, (੬ pg. 32, 35).

5 Press SNAPSHOT. The “O” indication

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” (੬ pg. 30).

● When you do not want to hear the shutter sound,

set “MELODY” to “OFF”. (੬ pg. 32, 34)

NOTE:

If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes

when the Power Switch is set to “REC” and power

is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder

shuts off automatically to save power. To perform

shooting again, push back and pull out the

viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD

monitor.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Normal Playback Of Images

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.

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.

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

2 Press INDEX. The

VOL. +/–

Selected file

Index Screen appears.

4/9

Lock Button

3 Press

to move the frame to the

desired file.

Speaker

VIDEO/

4 Press SET. The

selected file is displayed.

MEMORY

Index number

1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 19)

Removing On-Screen Display

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“MEMORY”.

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

3 Press

to select “ON

● A stored image is displayed.

SCREEN”, and press SET. The ON SCREEN

4 Press to display the previous file. Press

Menu appears.

to display the next file.

4 Press

to select “OFF”, and press

SET or , then press MENU. The operation

mode indicator and folder/file number indicators

disappear.

NOTE:

Images shot and stored on the card with another

device with resolutions other than “640 x 480” will

be displayed as thumbnails only. These thumbnail

images cannot be transferred to a PC.

● To display the indicators again, select “ON”.

Folder/file number

Playback Zoom

O N S C R E E N

Available only with the remote control.

(੬ pg. 26)

Auto Playback Of Images

You can run through all the images stored in

Operation mode indicator

memory card automatically.

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

2 Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback.

● If you press

during Auto Playback, files are

displayed in descending order.

● If you press

during Auto Playback, files are

displayed in ascending order.

3 To end Auto Playback, press 8.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.

Resetting The File Name

Protecting Files

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.

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental

erasure of files.

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

3 Press

to select “PROTECT”,

Print For Each)” or “T o P rint By Selecting Still

and press SET. The PROTECT Menu appears.

2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

To protect the currently displayed file

3 Press

to select “NO.

4 Press or to select

“CURRENT”, and press

SET or . The PROTECT

screen appears.

RESET”, and press SET. The NO. RESET

screen appears.

4 Press

to select “EXECUTE”, and

press SET. The new folder (such as

5 Press or to select

“101JVCGR”) will be made and the file name of

the next shot starts from DVC00001.

the desired file.

6 Press

NOTE:

select “EXECUTE”, and

press SET.

If the file name reaches DVC09999, a new folder

(such as “101JVCGR”) will be made and the file

name will start again from DVC00001.

● To cancel protection,

select “RETURN”.

● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for

all files you want to

protect.

To protect all files stored in the memory card

4 Press

to select “PROT.ALL”, and

press SET or . The PROTECT screen

appears.

5 Press

to select “EXECUTE”, and

press SET.

● To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.

NOTES:

● If the “

” mark appears, the currently displayed

file is protected.

● When the memory card is initialised or corrupted,

even protected files are deleted. If you do not want

to lose important files, transfer them to a PC and

save them.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.

To Remove Protection

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 3

in “Protecting Files”.

NOTE:

If the “

” mark appears, the selected file is

protected and cannot be deleted.

To delete all files stored in the memory card

To remove protection from the currently

displayed file

4 Press or to select “ALL”, and press SET

or . The DELETE screen appears.

4 Press or

to select

^<<PROTECT

5 Press

to select “EXECUTE”, and

“CURRENT”, and press

SET or . The PROTECT

screen appears.

press SET.

CANCEL?

● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

5 Press or

to select

NOTES:

the desired file.

● Protected files (੬ pg. 29) cannot be deleted. To

delete them, remove protection first.

● Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored.

Check files before deleting.

6 Press

to select “EXECUTE”, and

press SET.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to

remove protection.

CAUTION:

Do not remove the memory card or perform any

other operation (such as turning off the camcorder)

during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided

AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted

if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If

the memory card becomes corrupted, initialise it.

(੬ pg. 31)

To remove protection from all files stored in

the memory card

4 Press

to select “CANC.ALL”, and

press SET or . The PROTECT screen

appears.

5 Press

to select “EXECUTE”, and

press SET.

Setting Print Information

(DPOF Setting)

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

Deleting Files

Previously stored files can be deleted either one

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: “T o P rint All Still Images (One

Images And Number Of Prints”.

at a time or all at once.

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

3 Press

to select “DELETE”,

NOTE:

and press SET. The Sub Menu appears.

If you load a memory card already set as shown

below in a printer compatible with DPOF, it will

make prints of the selected still images

automatically.

To delete the currently displayed file

4 Press or

to select

“CURRENT”, and press

SET or . The DELETE

screen appears.

To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)

5 Press or

to select

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

the desired file.

Images (One Print For Each)”. (੬ pg. 30)

6 Press or

to select

“EXECUTE”, and press

SET.

2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

● To cancel deletion, select

“RETURN”.

● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for

all files you want to delete.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.

3 Press

or to

To Reset The Number Of Prints

select “DPOF”, and press

SET. The DPOF Menu

appears.

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “T o P rint All Still

4 Press

to select

2 Press

to select “RESET”, and press

“ALL 1”, and press SET or

. The DPOF screen

appears.

SET or . The DPOF screen appears.

3 Press

or to select “EXECUTE”, and

press SET. The normal playback screen

appears.

5 Press

to select

“EXECUTE”, and press

SET. The normal playback

screen appears.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

● The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still

images.

● To cancel selection, select

“RETURN”.

CAUTION:

While performing the above, never disconnect

power, as this may cause the memory card to be

corrupted.

To Print By Selecting Still Images And

Number Of Prints

Initialising A Memory Card

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “T o P rint All Still

Images (One Print For Each)”. (੬ pg. 30)

You can initialise a memory card any time.

After initialising, all files and data stored in the

memory card, including those which have been

protected, are cleared.

2 Press

to select

“CURRENT”, and press

SET or . The DPOF

screen appears.

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

3 Press

to select

“MEMORY”.

the desired file.

2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

4 Press or to select the number indication

(00), and press SET.

5 Select the number of

3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

prints by pressing

4 Press

increase the number, or

to decrease the number,

and press 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.

to select “FORMAT”, and

press SET. The FORMAT

screen appears.

5 Press

select “EXECUTE”, and

press SET. The memory

card is initialised.

● When initialisation is finished, “NO IMAGES

STORED” appears.

● To cancel initialisation, select “RETURN”.

6 Press

to select

“RETURN”, and press

SET. The “SAVE?”

appears.

CAUTION:

Do not perform any other operation (such as

turning off the camcorder) during initialisation.

Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as

the memory card may be corrupted if the battery

becomes exhausted during initialisation. If the

memory card becomes corrupted, initialise it.

● If you did not change any

settings in step 3 through

5, the DPOF Menu

reappears.

7 Press

to select “EXECUTE” to save

the setting you have just made, and press SET.

● To cancel selection, select “CANCEL”.

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

Video Recording and D.S.C. Recording Menus

Changing The Menu Settings

FUNCTION

Selected menu icon

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,

on-screen menu system that simplifies many of

the more detailed camcorder settings.

DISPLAY (੬ pg. 34)

WIPE/FADER

Lock button

1) Press

to select the desired

selection and press SET.

● Example: WIPE/FADER

● Press “ ” to return to the Main Menu Screen.

2) Press or to select the desired parameter

and press SET or . Selection is complete.

● The “4” indicator shows the setting that is

currently saved inside the camcorder’s memory.

SET

VIDEO/

● Press

the previous Menu Screen.

3) Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.

whenever you want to cancel or return to

MEMORY

1 For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:

● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO” or

“MEMORY”.

● Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

● Set the recording mode to “M”. (੬ pg. 16)

NOTE:

Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other

function menus.

Video Playback Menu

For Video Playback Menus:

● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

● Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

● For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to “D.S.C.

PL A Y BACK” (੬ pg. 28).

REC MODE

Selected menu icon

SOUND MODE

NARRATION

BRIGHT (੬ pg. 34)

DATE/TIME

REC MODE

2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 20)

3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

4 Press

to select the desired

function, and press SET. The selected function

ON SCREEN

menu appears.

Screen for Video and Screen for Video

D.S.C. Recording Menu Playback Menu

“4” indicator

TIME CODE

(੬ “Manual White Balance Adjustment”

16:9 (੬ pg. 35)

REC MODE

Example: REC MODE

Menu.

FUNCTION

1) Press

select the desired

parameter and press

SET or . Selection is complete.

● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other

function menus.

● The “4” indicator shows the setting that is

currently saved inside the camcorder’s memory.

5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the

selected function.

NOTES:

● You cannot enter Menu Screen during recording.

● Certain functions cannot be set in the Video or

D.S.C. Recording Menus. These icons will be

displayed in grey/white.

● Press

whenever you want to cancel or return to

the previous Menu Screen.

2) Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

● It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP

mode on this camcorder be played back on this

camcorder.

Recording Menus

● During playback of a tape recorded on another

camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there

may be momentary pauses in the sound.

FUNCTION

The menu settings can be changed only when

the Power Switch is set to “REC”.

[ ] = Factory-preset

SOUND MODE

[12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo

sound on four separate channels, (Equivalent to

the 32 kHz mode of previous models)

WIPE/FADER

(੬ pg. 40), “Wipe or Fader Effects”

16BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound

on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the

48 kHz mode of previous models)

EFFECT

(੬ pg. 41), “Program AE, Effects and Shutter

Effects”

DIS*

OFF: Disables the function.

PROGRAM AE

[ON

]: To compensate for unstable images

(੬ pg. 41), “Program AE, Effects and Shutter

caused by camera-shake, particularly at high

magnification.

Effects”

NOTES:

SHUTTER

● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand

shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting

condition.

(੬ pg. 41), “Program AE, Effects and Shutter

Effects”

● The “

” indicator blinks or goes out if the

Stabiliser cannot be used.

● Switch off this mode when recording with the

camcorder on a tripod.

EXPOSURE

(੬ pg. 38), “Exposure Control”

*Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch is set to “VIDEO”

W. BALANCE

(੬ pg. 39), “White Balance Adjustment”

SNAP/SLOW*

TELE MACRO

[SNAP]: Snapshot mode

SLOW: Live Slow mode

For details on the procedure, refer to”Live Slow”

and “Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape)”

(੬ pg. 36, 37)

*Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch is set to “VIDEO”

[OFF]: Disables the function.

ON: When the distance to the subject is less

than 1 m (3.3 ft), set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”.

You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a

distance of approx. 40 cm. Depending on the

zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

SETTING

ZOOM*

The menu settings can be changed only when

the Power Switch is set to “REC”.

[ ] = Factory-preset

[32X]: When set to “32X” while using Digital

Zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 32X

since Digital Zoom will be disengaged.

64X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By

digitally processing and magnifying images,

zooming is possible from 32X (the optical zoom

limit), to a maximum of 64X digital magnification.

800X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By

digitally processing and magnifying images,

zooming is possible from 32X (the optical zoom

limit), to a maximum of 800X digital

REC MODE

[SP*]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode

LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5

times the recording time.

SP indicator does not appear on the screen.

NOTES:

● If the recording mode is switched, the playback

picture will be blurred at the switching point.

magnification.

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

*Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch is set to “VIDEO”

FINDER: The image is displayed in the

viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out

while the LCD monitor is opened.

AGC

GAIN UP

REMOTE

OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no

picture brightness adjustment.

[AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy,

OFF: Disables the remote control operations.

[ON]: Enables the remote control operations.

but the image is bright.

DISPLAY

AUTO

: The shutter speed is automatically

adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor

lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter

image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s

movements are not smooth or natural. The

overall appearance may be grainy. While the

shutter speed is being automatically adjusted,

● The menu settings can be changed only when the

Power Switch is set to “REC”.

● The DISPLAY settings except “BRIGHT” and

“LANGUAGE” are effective only for shooting.

[ ] = Factory-preset

BRIGHT

“

” is displayed.

੬ pg. 17, “Brightness Adjustment Of The

Display”

WIND CUT

[OFF]: Disengages the function.

ON : Helps cut down on noise created by

wind. The “

CLOCK ADJ.

” indicator appears. The quality of ੬ pg. 16, “Date/Time Settings”

the sound will change. This is normal.

LANGUAGE

16:9

[ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS / DEUTSCH /

ESPAÑOL / ITALIANO / NEDERLANDS /

PORTUGUÊS / РУССКИЙ / POLSKI /

ČEŠTINA

The language setting can be changed.

(੬ pg. 16)

To enable your tv to display images in 16:9 wide

mode, set the tv screen size correctly.

[4:3TV]: For TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3

16:9TV: For TV with an aspect ratio of 16:9

SYSTEM

DATE/TIME

The “SYSTEM” functions which are set when the

Power Switch is set to “REC” are also applied

when the Power switch is set to “PLAY”.

[ ] = Factory-preset.

[OFF]: The date/time does not appear.

ON: The date/time is always displayed.

ON SCREEN

MELODY

LCD: Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the

date, time and time code) from appearing on the

connected TV screen.

[LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorder’s display

appear on screen when the camcorder is

connected to a TV.

OFF: Even though not heard while shooting,

shutter sound is recorded on the tape.

[ON]: A melody sounds when any operation is

performed. It also activates the shutter sound

effect. (੬ pg. 37)

TIME CODE

CAM RESET

[OFF]: Time code is not displayed.

[RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to the

factory-preset.

EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-

preset.

ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder

and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are

not displayed during recording. (੬ pg. 22)

DEMO

DEMO MODE

PRIORITY

OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take

place.

[ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as

Wipe/Fader and Effect, etc., and can be used to

confirm how these functions operate.

Demonstration starts in the following cases:

[LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD

monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while

the LCD monitor is opened.

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

● When the Menu Screen is closed after “DEMO

MODE” is turned “ON”.

The settings below are effective only for video

playback except “BRIGHT”, “16:9” and “REC

MODE”.

● With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no

operation for about 3 minutes after the Power

Switch is set to “REC”.

● 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.

The parameters (except “OFF” in ON SCREEN,

SOUND MODE and NARRATION settings) are

the same as in the description on

(੬ pg. 33, 34).

REC MODE

[SP*] / LP

Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP

or LP) depending on your preference.

* SP indicator does not appear on the screen.

NOTES:

● If a cassette is in the camcorder, the

demonstration cannot be turned on.

● “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the

camcorder power is turned off.

SOUND MODE

[STEREO

]: Sound is output on both “L” and

“R” channels in stereo.

SOUND L : Sound from the “L” channel is

output.

DSC

[ ] = Factory-preset

SOUND R : Sound from the “R” channel is

output.

QUALITY

[FINE] / STANDARD

The Picture Quality mode can be selected to

best match your needs. Two Picture Quality

modes are available: FINE (

STANDARD (

NARRATION

[OFF]: Original sound is output on both “L” and

“R” channels in stereo.

ON: Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R”

channels in stereo.

MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined

and output in stereo on both “L” and “R”

channels.

) and

) (in order of quality).

NOTE:

The number of storable images depends on the

selected picture quality as well as the composition

of the subjects in the images and the type of

memory card being used. (੬ pg. 27)

BRIGHT

REC SELECT

੬ pg. 17, “Brightness Adjustment Of The

Display”.

[

(TAPE)]: When Snapshot recording is

performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set

to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded only onto

the tape.

DATE/TIME

[OFF]: The date/time does not appear.

ON: The date/time is always displayed.

(TAPE/CARD): When Snapshot

recording is performed with the VIDEO/

MEMORY Switch set to “VIDEO”, still images

are recorded not only onto the tape but also in

the memory card (640 x 480 pixels).

ON SCREEN

OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV

When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display

disappears.

TIME CODE

[OFF] / ON

Playback Menus

੬ pg. 22 “Time Code”

[ ] = Factory-preset

16:9

SOUND MODE and NARRATION

To enable your tv to display images in 16:9 wide

mode, set the tv screen size correctly.

[4:3TV]: For TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3

16:9TV: For TV with an aspect ratio of 16:9

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 35, select “SOUND MODE” or

“NARRATION” from the Menu Screen and set it

to the desired parameter.

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

NOTE:

LED Light

LED Light can be used to

brighten the subject in the dark

place during video recording or

D.S.C. shooting.

Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is

set to“VIDEO”

Wide Mode

This camcorder allows you to choose the type of

image output format for recording.

[ ] = Factory-preset

1 Press LIGHT repeatedly to

change the setting.

LED Light

appears.)

OFF: Turns off the light.

ON: The light is on always. (

AUTO: The light turns on automatically when

dark. ( appears.)

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

2 Press 16:9 button repeatedly to choose your

selection.

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

start video recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a

still image.

4 : 3

16 : 9

NOTES:

● Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to

eyes.

[4:3]: Records with no change in the screen

ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen

ratio. When using this mode on a TV with a

normal screen ratio, refer to your TV’s instruction

manual.

● If the light does not reach the subject when the

LED Light setting is “ON”, the Night-Scope

function will be activated, and makes it possible to

shoot the subject brighter.

● There is a difference in the brightness of the

images shot between the centre area which is

illuminated by the LED Light and the surrounding

areas (which will be darker).

16:9: For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of

16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the

screen without distortion. The 16:9 indicator

appears. When using this mode, refer to your

wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During

playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/

viewfinder, select “4:3TV” in “16:9”

● Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter

speed when the LED Light setting is “ON”, they

will appear slightly blurred.

Live Slow

This feature is useful for recording or playing

back precious or hard-to-see moments at a slow

speed. Sound is recorded and played back in

real time.

(੬ pg. 34, 35) to prevent vertical elongated

image.

NOTES:

● Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch is set to“VIDEO”.

● Still images are recorded at 4:3 mode. They

cannot be recorded at 16:9 mode.

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

2 Set the recording mode to “M”. (੬ pg. 16)

3 Select “ ”and set “SNAP/SLOW” to

“SLOW”. (੬ pg. 32, 33) The Live Slow indicator

“

” appears.

4 Press SNAPSHOT (SLOW) during recording

or playback.

● The moving pictures are divided into four

frames. They are recorded or played back for

1.5 seconds, and then normal recording or

playback resumes

● This feature is effective when the recording

mode selection is set to both “A” or “M”.

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides

an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval

between still images: approx. 1 second)

● The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC

SELECT” is set to “

Night-Scope

Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than

they would be under good natural lighting.

Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may

look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter

speed.

”. (੬ pg. 35)

Manual Focus

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

2 Set the recording mode to “M”. (੬ pg. 16)

3 Press NIGHT so that the Night-Scope

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers

continuous shooting ability from close-up (as

close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity.

However, correct focus may not be obtained

depending on the shooting condition. In this

case, use the manual focus mode.

indicator “

” appears.

● The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to

provide up to 25 times sensitivity.

● “ ” appears beside “

” while the shutter speed

is being automatically adjusted.

1 Set the Power Switch to

To deactivate Night-Scope

Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Scope

indicator disappears.

“REC”.

2 Set the recording mode

to “M”. (੬ pg. 16)

NOTES:

3 Press FOCUS. The

● During Night-Scope, “GAIN UP” or “DIS” in

SETTING Menu (੬ pg. 33, 34) cannot be

activated.

manual focus indicator

appears.

Manual focus

indicator

● Night-Scope cannot be activated simultaneously

with “SNOW” or “SPORTS” of “PROGRAM AE”, or

all modes of “SHUTTER”. (੬ pg. 41)

● During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the

camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a

tripod is recommended.

4 Press

to focus

on a subject.

● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any

further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

5 Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.

To reset to Auto Focus

Press FOCUS twice.

Snapshot (Record Still Image On

Tape)

This feature lets you record still images that look

like photographs onto a tape.

Manual focus is recommended in situations

listed below.

● When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

● When illumination is low.*

● When the subject has no contrast (difference in

brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-

colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

● When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder.*

● When the scene contains minute patterns or

identical patterns that are regularly repeated.

● When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light

reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

● When shooting a scene with a high-contrast

background.

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

2 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

3 Set the recording mode to “M”. (੬ pg. 16)

4 Select “ ”and set “SNAP/SLOW” to

“SNAP”. (੬ pg. 32, 33)

5 Press SNAPSHOT.

● There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.

● The “O” indication appears and a still image

will be recorded for approx. 5 seconds, then the

camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

● You can perform Snapshot also during recording.

A still image will be recorded for approx.

5 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.

● Snapshot is effective when the recording mode

selection is set to both “A” or “M”,

* The following low-contrast warnings appear

blinking:

and

● Snapshot mode cannot be used when the 16:9

Wide mode (16:9 indicator) is selected.

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

Exposure Control

Iris Lock

Manual exposure control is recommended in the Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris

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.

contracts in well-lit environments to keep too

much light from entering, and dilates in dim

environments to allow in more light.

Use this function in the following situations:

● When shooting a moving subject.

● When the distance to the subject changes (so its

size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder

changes), such as when the subject is backing

away.

● When shooting on a reflective natural background

such as at the beach or when skiing.

● When shooting objects under a spotlight.

● When zooming.

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

2 Set the recording mode to “M” (੬ pg. 16).

3 Set “EXPOSURE” to “MANUAL” in

FUNCTION Menu. (੬ pg. 33)

● The exposure control indicator appears.

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

4 To brighten the image, press . To darken

the image, press . (maximum 6)

● +3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight

compensation. (੬ pg. 39)

● –3 exposure has the same effect as when

“PROGRAM AE” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”.

(੬ pg. 41)

2 Set the recording mode to “M” (੬ pg. 16).

3 Set “EXPOSURE” to “MANUAL” in

FUNCTION Menu. (੬ pg. 33)

● The exposure control indicator appears.

4 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold

Operation Mode

VIDEO

MEMORY

SET or

for over 2 seconds. The “

”

Exposure Level

0EV

indication appear.

0.3EV

0.7EV

1.0EV

1.3EV

1.7EV

2.0EV

5 Press SET or . The iris is locked.

6 Press MENU. The Menu screen closes. The

“

” indication appears.

To return to automatic iris control

Select “AUTO” in step 3.

● The exposure control indicator and “

disappear.

5 Press SET or . Exposure adjustment is

”

complete.

To return to automatic exposure control

To lock the exposure control and the iris

After step 3, adjust the exposure by pressing

or . Then lock the iris in steps 4 - 6. For

automatic locking, select “AUTO” in step 3. The

exposure control and the iris become automatic.

Select “AUTO” in step 3.

NOTES:

● You cannot use the manual exposure control at

the same time when “PROGRAM AE” is set to

“SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” (੬ pg. 41), or with the

backlight compensation.

● If the adjustment does not cause any visible

change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”.

(੬ pg. 32, 34)

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

NOTES:

Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation brightens the subject

● You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the

same time with following functions.

• “16:9” in “WIDE MODE” (੬ pg. 36)

• “STROBE” in “EFFECT” (੬ pg. 41)

• Digital Zoom (੬ pg. 21)

● Depending on the shooting location and condition,

optimum result may not be attained.

quickly.

With simple operation, backlight compensation

feature brightens the dark subject portion by

increasing the exposure.

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

2 Press BACKLIGHT so that the Backlight

White Balance Adjustment

Compensation indicator “ ” appears.

The white balance refers to the correctness of

colour reproduction under various lighting. If the

white balance is correct, all other colours will be

accurately reproduced.

To cancel Backlight Compensation

Press BACKLIGHT twice so that the “

indicator disappears.

”

The white balance is usually adjusted

automatically. However, more advanced

camcorder operators control this function

manually to achieve a more professional colour/

tint reproduction.

NOTE:

Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light

around the subject to become too bright and the

subject to become white.

To change the setting

Spot Exposure Control

Selection of a spot metering area enables more

precise exposure compensation. You can select

one of the three metering areas on the LCD

monitor/viewfinder.

Set “W.BALANCE” to the desired mode.

● The selected mode indicator except “AUTO”

appears.

[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted

automatically.

MWB: Adjust the white balance manually

when shooting under various types of lighting.

(੬ pg. 40))

FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.

CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.

[ ] = Factory-preset

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

2 Set the recording mode to “M” (੬ pg. 16).

3 Press BACKLIGHT twice so that the Spot

Exposure Control indicator “ ” appears.

● A spot metering area frame appears at the

centre of the LCD monitor/viewfinder.

4 Press

to select the desired spot

To return to automatic white balance

Set “W.BALANCE” to “AUTO”. (੬ pg. 32, 33)

metering area frame.

5 Press SET.

● Spot Exposure Control is engaged.

● Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of

the selected area most appropriate.

To lock the iris

After step 4, press and hold SET over 2

seconds. The “ ” indication appears and the

iris is locked.

To cancel Spot Exposure Control

Press BACKLIGHT once so that the “

”

indicator disappears.

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

● The WIPE/FADER menu disappears and the

effect is reserved.

● The selected effect indicator appears.

Manual White Balance Adjustment

Adjust the white balance

manually when shooting

under various types of

lighting.

5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

activate the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.

To deactivate the selected effect

Select “OFF” in step 4. The effect indicator

disappears.

1 Set the Power Switch

to “REC”.

White paper

NOTE:

2 Set the recording

You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by

pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop

Button.

mode to “M”. (੬ pg. 16)

3 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of

the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so

that the white paper fills the screen.

WIPE/FADER

4 Select FUNCTION Menu. (੬ pg. 33)

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)

5 Select “MWB” in “W.BALANCE” menu.

WHITE

BLACK

SLIDE

: Fade in or out with a white screen.

: Fade in or out with a black screen.

: Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out

(੬ pg. 33), then press and hold SET or

until

begins blinking.

● When the setting is completed,

stops

blinking.

from left to right.

6 Press SET or

to engage the setting.

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.

7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes and

the Manual White Balance indicator

displayed.

Program AE, Effects and Shutter

Effects

NOTES:

● In step 3, it may be difficult to focus on the white

paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually.

(੬ pg. 37)

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

● A subject can be shot under various types of

lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent,

candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature

is different depending on the light source, the

subject tint will differ depending on the white

balance settings. Use this function for a more

natural result.

● Once you adjust white balance manually, the

setting is retained even if the power is turned off or

the battery removed.

2 Set the recording mode to “M”. (੬ pg. 16)

3 Set “EFFECT”, “PROGRAM AE” or

“SHUTTER” in FUNCTION Menu. (੬ pg. 33)

● The EFFECT, PROGRAM AE or SHUTTER menu

disappears and the selected effect is activated.

● The selected effect indicator appears.

To deactivate the selected effect

Select “OFF” in step 3. The effect indicator

disappears.

Wipe Or Fader Effects

These effects let you make pro-style scene

transitions. Use them to spice up the transition

from one scene to the next.

Wipe or Fader works when video recording is

started or stopped.

NOTES:

● Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects can be

changed during Record-Standby.

● Some modes of Program AE and Shutter Effects

cannot be used during Night-Scope.

● When a subject is too bright or reflective, a vertical

streak may appear (smear phenomenon). Smear

phenomenon tends to occur when “SPORTS” or

mode of “SHUTTER 1/500 and 1/4000” is

selected.

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

2 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

3 Set the recording mode to “M” (੬ pg. 16).

4 Set “WIPE/FADER” in FUNCTION Menu.

(੬ pg. 33)

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

EFFECT

SHUTTER

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)

SHUTTER 1/50: The shutter speed is fixed

at 1/50th of a second. Black bands that usually

appear when shooting a TV screen become

narrower.

SEPIA : Recorded scenes have a brownish

tint like old photos.

MONOTONE

: Like classic black and white

films, your footage is shot in B/W.

SHUTTER 1/120: The shutter speed is

fixed at 1/120th of a second. The flickering that

occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light

or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced.

SHUTTER 1/500 / SHUTTER 1/4000: These

settings allow fast-moving images to be

CLASSIC

effect.

*: Gives recorded scenes a strobe

STROBE

series of consecutive snapshots.

*Not available for still image recording.

*: Your recording looks like a

captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable

slow-motion playback by fixing shutter speed

variables. Use these settings when an automatic

adjustment does not work well, using SPORTS

mode. The faster the shutter speed, the darker

the picture becomes. Use the shutter function

under good lighting conditions.

PROGRAM AE

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)

SPORTS

(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000):

This setting allows fast-moving images to be

captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable

slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter

speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the

shutter function under good lighting conditions.

SNOW

: Compensates for subjects that may

otherwise appear too dark when shooting in

extremely bright surroundings such as in the

snow.

SPOTLIGHT

: Compensates for subjects

that may otherwise appear too bright when

shooting under extremely strong direct lighting

such as spotlights.

TWILIGHT

: Makes evening scenes look

more natural. White Balance (੬ pg. 39) is

automatically set to “ ”, but can be changed to

your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen,

the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus

from approx. 10 m to infinity. From less than 10

m, adjust the focus manually.

EDITING

Dubbing To A VCR

1 Following the illustrations, connect the

camcorder and the VCR’s input connectors.

2 Start playback on the camcorder. (੬ pg. 23)

To S connector

3 At the point you want to start dubbing, start

recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR’s

instruction manual.)

4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR,

then stop playback on the camcorder.

NOTES:

To AV

connector

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack.

● To choose whether or not the following displays

appear on the connected TV

• Date/time

S Cable

(optional)

Audio/Video

Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF”.

(੬ pg. 32, 35) Or, press DISPLAY on the

remote control to turn on/off the date indication.

• Time code

cable

(provided)

Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”.

• Indications other than date/time and time code

Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/

TV”. (੬ pg. 32, 35)

VCR

A Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/

VCR has only A/V input connectors).

B Red to AUDIO R IN*

C White to AUDIO L IN*

D Black to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/

VCR/VDR has S-VIDEO in and A/V input

connectors. In this case, it is not necessary to

connect the yellow video cable.)

Not required for watching still images only.

NOTE:

The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the

YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC

Service Centre described on the sheet included in

the package for details on its availability. Make sure

to connect the end with a core filter to the camera.

The core filter reduces interference.

EDITING

NOTES:

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit

Equipped With A DV Connector

(Digital Dubbing)

It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from

the camcorder onto another video unit equipped

with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is

sent, there is little, if any, image or sound

deterioration.

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack.

● If a blank portion or disturbed image is played

back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing

may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.

● Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,

sometimes the image may not appear in step 4. If

this occurs, turn off the power and make

connections again.

● If “Playback Zoom” (੬ pg. 26) or “Pl ayback

Special Effects” (੬ pg. 26) is attempted or

SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the

original playback image recorded on the tape is

output from the DV IN/OUT connector.

● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the

optional JVC VC-VDV204U or VC-VDV206U DV

cable.

To use this camcorder as a recorder

To DV IN/OUT

1 Make sure all units are turned off.

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 the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”.

4 Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (੬ pg. 35)

5 Start playback on the player.

DV cable (optional)

To DV IN/OUT

Core filter

6 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

engage the Record-Pause mode.

● The “

” indication appears on the screen.

DV IN

7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press

the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

dubbing. The

indication rotates.

8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again

to stop dubbing. The

rotating.

indication stops

Video unit equipped with DV connector

9 Press 8 to return to the normal playback

mode.

To use this camcorder as a player

NOTE:

1 Make sure all units are turned off.

Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode

recorded on the original tape, regardless of the

current “SOUND MODE” setting. (੬ pg. 33)

2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit

equipped with a DV input connector using a DV

cable as shown in the illustration.

3 Start playback on the camcorder. (੬ pg. 23)

4 At the point you want to start dubbing, start

recording on the video unit. (Refer to the video

unit’s instruction manual.)

5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video

unit, then stop playback on this camcorder.

EDITING

[A] Using USB cable

It is possible to transfer still images stored on a

memory card to a PC.

Connection To A Personal Computer

[A] Using USB cable [B] Using DV cable

[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.

If you are using a Windows XP, you can use

Windows Messenger to conduct video

conferences over the Internet, using a

camcorder. For details, refer to the help for the

Windows Messenger.

To DV IN/OUT

Core filter

To USB

NOTES:

● Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB

CONNECTION GUIDE” for the bundled software

and drivers.

Core filter

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack.

● Never connect the USB cable and the DV

cable simultaneously to the camcorder.

Connect only the cable you wish to use to the

camcorder.

DV cable

(optional)

USB cable

(provided)

Core filter

● 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.

To DV connector

To USB

connector

● If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB

cable is not powered, the camcorder does not

enter the USB mode.

● The date/time information cannot be captured into

the PC.

● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and

Software.

● The still images can also be transferred to a PC

with a DV connector-equipped capture board.

● The system may not work properly depending on

the PC or capture board you are using.

PC with DV connector

When connecting the camcorder to a PC

using a DV cable, make sure to follow the

procedure below. Connecting the cable

incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the

camcorder and/or the PC.

● Connect the DV cable first to the PC, and then

to the camcorder.

● Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly

“USB” and/or “

” 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

“

” is displayed on the LCD

monitor since this can result in product

damage.

according to the shape of the DV connector.

EDITING

Audio Dubbing

Insert Editing

You can record a new scene into a previously

The audio track can be customised only when

recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes.

(੬ pg. 33)

recorded tape, replacing a section of the original

recording with minimal picture distortion at the in

and outpoints. The original audio remains

unchanged.

● Use the provided remote control.

Speaker

NOTES:

● Before performing the following steps, make sure

that “TIME CODE” in both Recording and

Playback Menus is set to “ON”.

(੬ pg. 32, 34, 35)

● Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in

the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.

START/

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY

STOP

Stereo Microphone

REW

INSERT

1 Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point

and press PAUSE (9). Confirm the time code at

this point. (੬ pg. 22)

A.DUB

1 Play back the tape to locate the point where

editing will start, then press PAUSE (9).

2 Press REW (3) until the Edit-In point is

located, then press PAUSE (9).

2 While holding A. DUB (D) on the remote

control, press PAUSE (9). The “9D” indicator

appears.

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.

3 Press PLAY (U), then begin “narrating”.

Speak into the microphone.

● To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (9).

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.

4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (9),

then STOP (8).

To hear the dubbed sound during playback

Set “NARRATION” to “ON” or “MIX”.