JVC GR D796U User Manual
Dear Customer,  
Thank you for purchasing this digital  
video camera. Before use, please  
read the safety information and  
precautions contained in the pages  
3 – 5 to ensure safe use of this  
product.  
ENGLISH  
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA  
GETTING STARTED  
7
GR-D796U  
RECORDING & PLAYBACK  
18  
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA  
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &  
PLAYBACK  
24  
29  
42  
48  
ADVANCED FEATURES  
REFERENCES  
TERMS  
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.  
To deactivate the demonstration,  
set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.  
(੬ pg. 29, 32)  
INSTRUCTIONS  
LYT1655-001B  
EN  
3
Read This First!  
● Before recording important video, be sure to  
make a trial recording.  
optimized to maximize the performance of your  
camcorder.  
Play back your trial recording to make sure the  
video and audio have been recorded properly.  
● We recommend cleaning your video heads  
before use.  
● 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.)  
If you haven’t used  
your camcorder for  
awhile, the heads may  
be dirty. We  
recommend  
● DO NOT leave the unit  
periodically cleaning  
- in place of over 50°C (122°F)  
- in place where humidity is extremely low  
(below 35%) or extremely high (80%).  
- in direct sunlight.  
- in a closed car in summer.  
- near a heater.  
the video heads with a  
cleaning cassette  
(optional).  
● Be sure to store your cassette tapes and  
camcorder in the proper environment.  
Video heads can become dirty more easily if  
your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored  
in a dusty area. Cassette tapes should be  
removed from the camcorder and stored in  
cassette cases. Store the camcorder in a bag or  
other container.  
● The LCD monitor is made with high-  
precision technology. However, black spots  
or bright spots of light (red, green or blue)  
may appear constantly on the LCD monitor.  
These spots are not recorded on the tape.  
This is not due to any defect of the unit.  
(Effective dots: more than 99.99%)  
● Do not leave the battery pack attached when  
the camcorder is not in use and check the  
unit regularly whether it is working or not.  
● Use SP (Standard) mode for important video  
recordings.  
LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more  
video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may  
experience mosaic-like noise during playback  
depending on the tape characteristics and the  
usage environment.  
Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 44 – 46.  
So, for important recordings, we recommend  
using SP mode.  
● Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered  
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft  
Corporation in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
● Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple  
Computer, Inc.  
● For safety and reliability.  
It is recommended only genuine JVC batteries  
and accessories are used in this camcorder.  
● This product includes patented and other  
proprietary technology and will operate only  
with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC  
BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs.  
Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause  
damage to the internal charging circuitry.  
● This camcorder is designed exclusively for  
the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card  
and MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked  
● QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple  
Computer, Inc.  
“
” and memory cards marked “  
”
or “  
unit.  
” can be used with this  
● SDHC Memory Card cannot be used with  
this camcorder.  
● Remember that this camcorder is not  
compatible with other digital video formats.  
● It is recommended that you use JVC brand  
cassette tapes.  
Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of  
commercially available cassette tapes  
complying with the MiniDV standard, but JVC  
brand cassette tapes are designed and  
4
EN  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
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.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an  
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the  
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude  
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.  
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping  
or splashing.  
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or  
places with water.  
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is  
intended to alert the user to the presence of important  
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in  
the literature accompanying the appliance.  
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.  
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK  
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO  
RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this  
equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)  
CAUTIONS:  
● This camcorder is designed to be used with  
NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot  
be used for playback with a television of a  
different standard. However, live recording and  
LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible  
anywhere.  
● This product includes patented and other  
proprietary technology and will operate only  
with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC  
BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs  
and, to recharge them or to supply power to  
the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the  
provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An  
appropriate conversion adapter may be  
necessary to accommodate different designs  
of AC outlets in different countries.)  
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.  
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium  
Battery which contains Perchlorate Material -  
special handling may apply.  
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/  
perchlorate  
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.  
NOTES:  
● The rating plate (serial number plate) and  
safety caution are on the bottom and/or the  
back of the main unit.  
● The rating information and safety caution of the  
AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.  
USER MAINTENANCE  
EN  
5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
Cleaning The Camcorder  
Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and  
remove the battery pack and AC Adapter.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
To clean the exterior  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth.  
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install  
in accordance with the manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce  
heat.  
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in  
diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off  
heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.  
To clean the LCD monitor  
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to  
damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.  
To clean the lens  
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently  
with lens cleaning paper.  
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified  
by the manufacturer.  
10. Use only with the  
To clean the viewfinder lens  
Remove dust from the viewfinder using a  
blower brush.  
cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table  
specified by the  
manufacturer, or  
sold with the  
apparatus.When a  
cart is used, use  
caution when  
NOTES:  
● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as  
benzine or alcohol.  
● Cleaning should be done only after the battery  
pack has been removed or other power units  
have been disconnected.  
● Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.  
● When using a cleaner or chemically treated  
cloth refer to the cautions of each product.  
● To clean the viewfinder, please consult your  
nearest JVC dealer.  
moving the cart/  
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-  
over.  
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms  
or when unused for long periods of time.  
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.  
USE CLEANING CASSETTE  
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during  
recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette  
(੬ pg. 3).  
CONTENTS  
GETTING STARTED  
6
EN  
7
ADVANCED FEATURES  
29  
Regarding This Manual .................................7  
Provided Accessories....................................7  
Index..............................................................8  
Grip Adjustment...........................................12  
Power ..........................................................13  
Language Settings.......................................14  
Date/Time Settings......................................15  
Viewfinder Adjustment.................................15  
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display........15  
Tripod Mounting...........................................15  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette....................16  
Loading/Unloading A Memory Card ............17  
16:9 Wide Mode ..........................................17  
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ..............29  
Changing The Menu Settings......................29  
Recording Menus ........................................30  
Playback Menus..........................................33  
FEATURES FOR RECORDING ...........................34  
LED Light.....................................................34  
Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape) ..... 34  
Manual Focus..............................................35  
Exposure Control.........................................35  
Iris Lock.......................................................36  
Backlight Compensation..............................36  
Spot Exposure Control ................................36  
White Balance Adjustment ..........................37  
Manual White Balance Adjustment .............37  
Wipe Or Fader Effects.................................38  
Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects.... 38  
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To  
A Memory Card .......................................39  
RECORDING & PLAYBACK  
18  
VIDEO RECORDING ........................................18  
Basic Recording ..........................................18  
Tape Remaining Time .............................18  
Quick Review...........................................18  
Zooming...................................................19  
Journalistic Shooting ...............................19  
Interface Shooting ...................................19  
Time Code...............................................20  
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...20  
Dual Rec..................................................20  
Auto/Manual Mode ..................................20  
VIDEO PLAYBACK ..........................................21  
Normal Playback .........................................21  
Still Playback ...........................................21  
Variable Shuttle Search...........................22  
Blank Search ...........................................22  
Playback Snapshot..................................22  
Connections To A TV Or VCR.....................23  
EDITING ........................................................39  
Dubbing To A VCR......................................39  
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped  
With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) .. 40  
Connection To A Personal Computer..........41  
REFERENCES  
42  
TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................42  
CAUTIONS.....................................................44  
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................47  
TERMS ..........................................................48  
D.S.C. RECORDING.........................................24  
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ..............24  
D.S.C. PLAYBACK...........................................25  
Normal Playback Of Images........................25  
Auto Playback Of Images............................25  
Index Playback Of Files...............................25  
Removing On-Screen Display .....................25  
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.  
26  
Resetting The File Name.............................26  
Protecting Files............................................26  
Deleting Files...............................................27  
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)*...27  
Initializing A Memory Card...........................28  
GETTING STARTED  
EN  
7
Regarding This Manual  
Provided Accessories  
Control Lever  
LCD Monitor  
OR  
AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V18U  
OR  
Control lever  
Audio/Video Cable  
(ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)  
Battery Pack  
BN-VF808U x 2  
There are two kinds of operation using the control  
lever: moving the lever towards up/down/left/right,  
or pressing down the lever.  
They are described and illustrated as shown  
below.  
1) Move the control lever up/down/left/right  
(3/4/1/2) to select:  
Select  
USB Cable  
CD-ROM  
Operation  
To select  
Move the control lever up.  
3 6 FOCUS  
Move the control lever  
down.  
4
2
1
7
Shoulder Strap  
Lens Cap  
(੬ pg. 12)  
(੬ pg. 12)  
Move the control lever  
right.  
LIGHT  
¡
1
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.  
Move the control lever left.  
QUICK  
REVIEW  
2) Press down the control lever to select SET:  
SET  
GETTING STARTED  
8
EN  
Index  
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How to open the LCD monitor  
Pull on the end A of the LCD monitor.  
NOTES:  
● The image will not appear  
simultaneously on the LCD monitor and  
the viewfinder. When the viewfinder is  
pulled out while the LCD monitor is  
opened, you can select which one to  
use. Set “PRIORITY” to the desired  
mode in SYSTEM Menu. (੬ pg. 32)  
● Colored bright spots may appear all over  
the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.  
However, this is not a malfunction.  
The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.  
Power-linked operation  
When the power switch is set to “REC”, you can  
also turn the camcorder on/off by opening/  
closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in  
the viewfinder.  
GETTING STARTED  
EN  
9
Controls  
Indicators  
11 : Left/Rewind (1) (੬ pg. 21)/  
Quick Review [QUICK REVIEW] (੬ pg. 18)  
2: Right/Fast-Forward (¡) (੬ pg. 21)/  
LED Light [LIGHT] (੬ pg. 34)  
3 : Up/Play/Pause (6) (੬ pg. 21)/  
Manual Focus [FOCUS] (੬ pg. 35)  
4 : Down/Stop (7) (੬ pg. 21)/  
Backlight Compensation [ ] (੬ pg. 36)/  
Spot Exposure (੬ pg. 36)  
POWER/CHARGE Lamp (੬ pg. 13)  
Other Parts  
LCD Monitor (੬ pg. 8)  
Viewfinder (੬ pg. 15)  
Card Cover [  
Battery Pack Mount (੬ pg. 13)  
Shoulder Strap Eyelet (੬ pg. 12)  
Grip Strap (੬ pg. 12)  
Speaker (੬ pg. 21)  
Lens  
] (੬ pg. 17)  
Press down : SET  
2VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
316:9 Wide Screen Button [16:9] (੬ pg. 17)  
Blank Search [BLANK] (੬ pg. 22)  
Index Button [INDEX] (੬ pg. 25)  
4Menu Button [MENU] (੬ pg. 29)  
5Data Battery Button [DATA] (੬ pg. 14)  
6Auto Button [AUTO] (੬ pg. 20)  
7Diopter Adjustment Control (੬ pg. 15)  
8Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]  
(੬ pg. 24, 34)  
LED Light (੬ pg. 34)  
Camera Sensor  
(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor  
necessary for shooting is built-in here.)  
Stereo Microphone  
Stud Hole (੬ pg. 15)  
Tripod Mounting Socket (੬ pg. 15)  
Cassette Holder Cover (੬ pg. 16)  
Memory Card Slot  
9Power Zoom Lever [T/W] (੬ pg. 19)  
Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –]  
(੬ pg. 21)  
Connector Cover  
!Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP]  
(੬ pg. 18)  
"Power Switch [REC, PLAY, OFF]  
#Lock Button  
$Battery Release Button [BATT.] (੬ pg. 13)  
%Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]  
(੬ pg. 16)  
Power Switch Position  
REC:  
To perform recording on the tape or in the  
memory card.  
OFF:  
To switch off the camcorder.  
PLAY:  
Connectors  
● To play back a recording on the tape.  
● To display a still image stored in the  
memory card or to transfer a still image  
stored in the memory card to a PC.  
&USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector  
(੬ pg. 41)  
(Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT]  
(i.LINK*) (੬ pg. 40, 41)  
*
i.LINK refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry  
specification and extensions thereof. The  
logo is used for products compliant with the  
i.LINK standard.  
The connectors are located beneath the  
covers.  
)Audio/Video Output Connector [AV]  
(੬ pg. 23, 39)  
~DC Input Connector [DC] (੬ pg. 13)  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position  
VIDEO:  
To record on a tape or play back a tape.  
MEMORY:  
To record in a memory card or access data  
stored in a memory card.  
GETTING STARTED  
EN  
10  
During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder  
Indications  
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During Video Recording Only  
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LP  
– – –min  
16:9  
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REC  
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11:13 AM  
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SOUND 12BIT  
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1Battery Remaining Power Indicator  
2Operation Mode (੬ pg. 20)  
: Auto Mode  
15:55  
8
: Manual Mode  
1Tape Running Indicator  
(Rotates while tape is running.)  
3LED Light Indicator (੬ pg. 34)  
4
: Night-Alive Indicator (੬ pg. 38)  
2Selected Wide Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 17)  
(only 16:9 indicator is displayed)  
3Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (੬ pg. 31)  
(only LP indicator is displayed)  
4Tape Remaining Time (੬ pg. 18)  
5REC: (Appears during recording.)  
(੬ pg. 18)  
6Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator  
(੬ pg. 38)  
7Wind Cut Indicator (੬ pg. 31)  
8Time Code (੬ pg. 32)  
: Gain Up Mode (੬ pg. 31)  
5Shutter Speed (੬ pg. 39)  
6White Balance Indicator (੬ pg. 37)  
7Selected Effect Indicator (੬ pg. 38)  
8Selected Program AE Indicator (੬ pg. 38)  
9Approximate Zoom Ratio (੬ pg. 19)  
!Zoom Indicator (੬ pg. 19)  
"Shooting Icon  
(Appears and blinks during shooting.)  
#Card Icon (੬ pg. 24)  
: Appears during shooting.  
: Blinks in white when a memory card is  
not loaded.  
9Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) (੬ pg. 30)  
(only  
indicator is displayed)  
!SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode  
Indicator (੬ pg. 31) (Appears for approx. 5  
seconds after turning on the camcorder.)  
$Image Size/Picture Quality: 640F 640 x 480 F  
640F (FINE) and 640 x 480 S 640S  
(STANDARD) (in order of quality)  
(੬ pg. 31)  
%Remaining Number Of Shots (੬ pg. 24)  
(Displays the approximate remaining  
number of shots that can be stored during  
D.S.C. recording.)  
&
PHOTO: (Appears when taking Snapshot.)  
(੬ pg. 24, 34)  
: Spot Exposure Control Indicator  
(੬ pg. 36)  
(
: Backlight Compensation Indicator  
(੬ pg. 36)  
: Exposure Adjustment Indicator  
(੬ pg. 35)  
: Iris Lock Indicator (੬ pg. 36)  
)Date/Time (੬ pg. 15)  
~Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator  
(੬ pg. 35)  
GETTING STARTED  
EN  
11  
During Video Playback  
During D.S.C. Playback  
1
2
3 4  
5 6  
1
2
LP  
x
3
100-0013  
12B I T / M I X  
L
3
BLANK SEARCH  
PUSH "STOP" BUTTON  
TO CANCEL  
11:13 AM  
4
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VOLUME  
11  
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:
6
13 AM  
200  
1Battery Remaining Power Indicator  
2Folder/File Number  
20 : 21 : 25  
DE C  
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7
3Operation Mode Indicator  
4Date/Time  
9
7
8
1Battery Remaining Power Indicator  
2Sound L/R Indicator (੬ pg. 33)  
3Blank Search Indicator (੬ pg. 22)  
4Tape Speed (SP/LP) (੬ pg. 33)  
(only LP indicator is displayed)  
5Variable Search Speed Indicator: x-10, x-3,  
x3 and x10 (੬ pg. 22)  
63: Playback  
¡: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search  
1: Rewind/Shuttle Search  
8: Pause  
7Date/Time (੬ pg. 33)  
8VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator  
(੬ pg. 21)  
9Time Code (੬ pg. 33)  
GETTING STARTED  
EN  
12  
How To Attach The Lens Cap  
Grip Adjustment  
Open the pad and make grip adjustments.  
● Before making the adjustment, remove any  
security tags that may be attached to the  
velcro.  
To protect the lens, attach  
the provided lens cap to the  
camcorder as shown in the  
illustration.  
NOTE:  
To confirm the lens cap is on  
correctly make sure the cap is  
flush to the camcorder.  
Place here during  
shooting.  
How To Attach The Shoulder Strap  
1 Peel off the pad  
and thread the end  
of the strap  
through the eyelet.  
Eyelet  
2 Thread the  
Strap Guide  
strap through the  
Buckle  
buckle, adjust its  
length, and use the  
strap guide to fix it  
in place.  
3 Position the  
buckle near the  
eyelet and reattach  
the pad.  
GETTING STARTED  
EN  
13  
NOTES:  
Power  
Charging The Battery Pack  
● If the protective cap is attached to the battery  
pack, remove it first.  
● During charging, the camcorder cannot be  
operated.  
POWER/CHARGE Lamp  
● 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 camcorder,  
then try charging again.  
Battery pack  
mount  
Arrow  
2
● If a fully charged battery pack is attached to the  
unit, POWER/CHARGE lamp will blink for  
approx. 10 seconds before it turns off.  
● 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.  
● Since the AC Adapter processes electricity  
internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure  
to use it only in well-ventilated areas.  
1
Battery  
pack  
BATT.  
Power Switch  
To DC connector  
Lock  
Button  
● After 5 minutes have elapsed in Record-  
Standby mode with the cassette inserted and no  
operation is performed, the camcorder will  
automatically turn off its power supplied from  
the AC adapter. In this case, the battery charge  
starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder.  
● Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug  
and cable. This may damage the AC adapter.  
AC Adapter  
To AC outlet  
1 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.  
2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing  
upward, push the battery pack slightly against  
the battery pack mount 1.  
About Batteries  
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries  
apart, or expose them to flame or excessive  
heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion.  
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its  
terminals to come in contact with metals, as  
this can result in a short circuit and possibly  
start a fire.  
3 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in  
place 2.  
4 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet.  
5 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.  
● The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder  
blinks to indicate charging has started.  
● When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out,  
charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter  
from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter  
from the camcorder.  
To restore the accuracy of the battery  
power indicator  
If the battery power indication differs from the  
actual operating time, fully charge the battery,  
and then run it down. However this method  
may not work if the battery was used for a long  
period of time under extremely high/low  
temperature condition or charged too many  
times.  
To detach the battery pack  
Slide the battery pack downward while  
pressing BATT. to detach it.  
Battery pack  
BN-VF808U*  
Charging time  
Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.  
Approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.  
Approx. 3 hrs. 50 min.  
BN-VF815U  
BN-VF823U  
* Provided  
GETTING STARTED  
EN  
14  
● If “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears  
instead of the battery status even though you  
tried to press DATA several times, there may  
be a problem with your battery. In such a  
case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
Using The Battery Pack  
Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery  
Pack” (੬ pg. 13).  
Maximum continuous recording time  
Using AC Power  
Perform step 4 – 5 in “Charging The Battery  
Pack” (੬ pg. 13).  
LCD monitor  
Battery pack  
Viewfinder on  
on  
BN-VF808U*  
BN-VF815U  
BN-VF823U  
* Provided  
NOTES:  
1 hr. 50 min.  
3 hrs. 40 min.  
5 hrs. 30 min.  
2 hrs. 15 min.  
4 hrs. 30 min.  
6 hrs. 45 min.  
NOTE:  
The provided AC Adapter features automatic  
voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to  
240 V.  
INFORMATION:  
● Recording time is reduced significantly under  
the following conditions:  
• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged  
The following explanations in this manual  
supposes the use of LCD monitor in your  
operation. If you want to use the viewfinder,  
close the LCD monitor and pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
repeatedly.  
• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.  
• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.  
• The LED Light is used.  
● Before extended use, it is recommended that  
you prepare enough battery packs to cover  
3 times the planned shooting time.  
Language Settings  
The language on the display can be changed.  
(੬ pg. 32)  
ATTENTION:  
Select  
Before detaching the power source, make sure  
that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to  
do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.  
LANGUAGE  
Data Battery System  
ENGLISH  
You can check the remaining battery power  
and the recordable time.  
When the battery is attached, press DATA.  
SET  
1 Open the LCD monitor fully.  
BATTERY CONDITION  
2 Set the Power Switch to “REC” or “PLAY”  
while pressing down the Lock Button located  
on the switch.  
MAX TIME  
100%  
LCD  
min  
min  
● If set to “REC”, the recording mode should be  
set to “ ” (੬ pg. 20).  
50%  
0%  
FINDER  
3 Press MENU.  
4 Select “SYSTEM”, press SET or 2.  
5 Select “LANGUAGE”, press SET or 2.  
● When the Power Switch is set to “OFF”, it is  
displayed for approx. 3 seconds if the button  
is pressed and released quickly, and for  
approx. 15 seconds if the button is pressed  
and hold for several seconds.  
● When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” or  
“REC”, press DATA again to return to the  
normal screen.  
6 Select the desired language, press SET or  
2.  
7 Press MENU.  
Press 1whenever you want to return to the  
previous menu screen.  
● Data battery status cannot be displayed  
during playback or while recording is in  
progress.  
GETTING STARTED  
EN  
15  
Date/Time Settings  
Brightness Adjustment Of The  
Display  
Select  
CLOCK ADJ.  
MONTH. DATE. YEAR 12  
h
Select  
JAN. 03  
02  
.
2007  
:
10 AM  
BRIGHT  
0
SET  
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all  
times, but its display can be turned on or off.  
(੬ pg. 32, 33)  
Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Language Settings”  
(੬ pg. 14).  
SET  
Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Language Settings”  
(੬ pg. 14).  
● To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder,  
pull out the viewfinder fully and set  
“PRIORITY” to “FINDER” (੬ pg. 32).  
1 Select “DISPLAY”, press SET or 2.  
2 Select “CLOCK ADJ.”, press SET or 2.  
1 Select “DISPLAY”, press SET or 2.  
3 Select the desired date display format,  
2 Select “BRIGHT”, press SET or 2.  
press SET or 2.  
● Repeat this step to input time display format  
(Select from “24h” or “12h”), month, date, year,  
hour and minutes.  
3 Select the appropriate brightness, press  
SET or 2.  
4 Press MENU.  
Press 1whenever you want to return to the  
previous menu screen.  
4 Press MENU.  
Press 1whenever you want to return to the  
previous menu screen/setting.  
Tripod Mounting  
To attach the  
Viewfinder Adjustment  
1 Set the Power Switch to “REC” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
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.  
2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and  
locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully.  
3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until  
the indications in the viewfinder are clearly  
focused.  
Example:  
● Some tripods are not  
equipped with studs.  
Diopter Adjustment Control  
CAUTION:  
When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to  
pinch your fingers.  
GETTING STARTED  
EN  
16  
● When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a  
cold place to a warm environment, wait a short  
time before opening the cassette holder cover.  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette  
The camcorder needs to be powered up to  
load or eject a cassette.  
• Appears if a tape is loaded while the Power  
Switch is set to “REC”.  
• Blinks when no tape is loaded.  
PUSH  
Cassette  
holder  
cover  
TAPE!  
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  
“REC” and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to  
“VIDEO”.  
Erase  
OPEN/  
EJECT  
CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB  
protection  
tab  
Cassette holder  
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to  
“SAVE” while the Power Switch is set to “REC”  
and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to  
“VIDEO”. (੬ pg. 18)  
Make sure the window  
side is facing out.  
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.  
● Do not touch internal components.  
2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH”  
to close the cassette holder.  
● Be sure to press only the section labeled  
“PUSH” to close the cassette holder; touching  
other parts may cause your finger to get caught  
in the cassette holder, resulting in injury or  
product damage.  
● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes  
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely  
before closing the cassette holder cover.  
● When the battery pack’s 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.  
NOTES:  
● 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.  
GETTING STARTED  
EN  
17  
Loading/Unloading A Memory  
Card  
16:9 Wide Mode  
You can record videos at 4:3 size and 16:9  
size. By default, the camera is set to record  
videos at the 16:9 size.  
Card Cover (  
)
Memory card  
(Optional)  
Clipped edge  
1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.  
).  
16:9  
2 Open the card cover (  
3 To load a memory card, firmly insert it with  
1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.  
its clipped edge first.  
To unload a memory card, push it once.  
After the memory card comes out of the  
camcorder, pull it out.  
● Do not touch the terminal on the reverse  
side of the label.  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to  
“VIDEO”. Each press 16:9 switches the screen  
size.  
On the LCD monitor:  
4 Close the card cover.  
NOTES:  
16 : 9  
4 : 3  
4 : 3  
● 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. (੬ pg. 28)  
On the viewfinder:  
16 : 9  
PLEASE FORMAT  
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. (੬ pg. 28)  
NOTE:  
If you record videos in 16:9 size, the image may  
appear to be slightly vertically stretched when  
playing back on TV with the 4:3 screen.  
(੬ pg. 32, 33)  
CARD ERROR!  
Appears when the camcorder does not recognize  
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.  
VIDEO RECORDING  
EN  
18  
Basic Recording  
● When a blank portion is left between recorded  
scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted  
and errors may occur when editing the tape. To  
avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle  
Of A Tape” (੬ pg. 20).  
NOTE:  
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed  
below:  
● To record in LP (Long Play) mode, ੬ pg. 31.  
● Power (੬ pg. 13)  
Tape Remaining Time  
Approximate tape  
remaining time appears on  
the display. “– – – min”  
● Loading A Cassette (੬ pg. 16)  
● Remove the lens cap. (੬ pg. 12)  
● Open the LCD monitor fully.  
● Select videos at 4:3 size or 16:9 (wide) size.  
(੬ pg. 17)  
means the camcorder is  
calculating the remaining  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
time. When the remaining time reaches  
2 minutes, the indication starts blinking.  
● 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.  
Zoom Lever  
Quick Review  
Enables to check the end of the last recording.  
1) Press QUICK REVIEW during  
the Recording-Standby mode.  
Lock Button  
Recording Start/Stop  
Button  
2) Tape is rewound for about  
several seconds and played back  
automatically, then pauses in the  
Recording-Standby mode for the next shot.  
● Distortion may occur at start of playback.This is  
normal.  
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to  
“VIDEO”.  
2 Set the Power Switch to “REC” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
● Slide the Power Zoom Lever repeatedly to  
change the sound setting to on/off.  
3 Press START/STOP button to start  
recording. “REC” appears on the display while  
recording is in progress. To stop recording  
press START/STOP again.  
Approximate recording time  
Recording mode  
Tape  
SP  
LP  
45 min.  
30 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
30 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
90 min.  
120 min.  
NOTES:  
● If the Record-Standby mode continues for  
5 minutes and no operation is performed, the  
camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To  
turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull  
out the viewfinder again or close and re-open  
the LCD monitor.  
VIDEO RECORDING  
EN  
19  
Zooming  
Interface Shooting  
While recording  
Zoom out  
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  
Zoom in  
W: Wide angle  
T: Telephoto  
● You can zoom in up to 34X by using the optical  
zoom.  
LCD monitor.  
1) Open the LCD  
● Zoom magnification over 34X is done through  
digital image processing, and is therefore called  
digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to  
800X. Set (ZOOM) to [68X] or [800X].  
(੬ pg. 30)  
monitor and tilt it  
upward to 180° so  
that it faces forward.  
Then, pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
2) Point the lens  
Optical zoom (up to 34X)  
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.  
Digital zoom (up to 800X)  
● If the Quick Review (੬ pg. 18) is executed  
during the interface shooting, the LCD monitor  
will be turned off. In such a case, check the  
playback picture in the viewfinder.  
● To check the playback picture in the LCD  
monitor, close the viewfinder.  
NOTES:  
● Macro shooting is possible as close as approx. 5  
cm (2") to the subject when the zoom lever is set  
all the way to W.  
● When you zoom into a subject close to the lens,  
the camera may automatically zoom out  
depending on the distance to the subject. In this  
case, set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”. (੬ pg. 30)  
Journalistic Shooting  
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 270°  
(90° downward, 180°  
upward).  
VIDEO RECORDING  
EN  
20  
Time Code  
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape  
During recording, a time code is recorded on  
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search  
the tape.This code is to confirm the location of (੬ pg. 22) to find the spot at which you want  
the recorded scene on the tape during  
playback.  
to start recording, then engage the Still  
Playback mode. (੬ pg. 21)  
2) Set the Power Switch to “REC” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch, then start recording.  
Display  
Minutes  
Seconds  
Dual Rec.  
Frames*  
You can capture still images without disturbing  
the recording in progress. Press SNAPSHOT.  
A sub screen will be displayed for approx. 6  
seconds to show you the snapshot image.  
● The Still image is saved into the memory card  
while video is recorded onto the cassette tape.  
(30 frames =  
12 : 34 : 24  
1 second)  
* Frames are not displayed during recording.  
If recording starts from a blank portion, the  
time code begins counting from “00:00:00”  
(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from  
the end of a previously recorded scene, the  
time code continues from the last time code  
number. 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  
(੬ pg. 20) in the following cases;  
● “REC SELECT” must be set to “  
only.  
(CARD)”  
Auto/Manual Mode  
Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to  
auto/manual recording mode. When manual  
mode is selected, the indicator “ ” appears  
on the LCD monitor.  
Auto Mode :  
You can record using no special effects or  
manual adjustments.  
● 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.  
Manual Mode :  
Manual recording is possible by setting various  
functions.  
● When shooting using a partially recorded tape.  
● When shooting on a blank portion located  
partway through the tape.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
● When shooting again after shooting a scene  
then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.  
NOTES:  
● The time code cannot be reset.  
● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time  
code indication does not move smoothly.  
● The time code is displayed only when “TIME  
CODE” is set to “ON”. (੬ pg. 32)  
           
           
               
               
       
       
VIDEO PLAYBACK  
EN  
21  
NOTES:  
Normal Playback  
● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD  
monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV.  
(੬ pg. 23)  
VOL. +/–  
VIDEO/  
MEMORY  
BLANK  
Lock Button  
● If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when  
power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder  
shuts off automatically.To turn the camcorder on  
again, push back and pull out the viewfinder  
again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.  
● When a cable is connected to the AV connector,  
the sound is not heard from the speaker.  
66  
¡¡  
Power  
Switch  
11  
MENU  
HDV  
7
Speaker  
Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV  
format are detected. The pictures in the HDV  
format cannot be played back with this  
camcorder.  
1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to  
“VIDEO”.  
Still Playback  
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
Pauses during video playback.  
1) Press 6during playback.  
2) To resume normal playback, press 6  
again.  
● If still playback continues for more than about  
3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is  
automatically engaged.  
SET  
● The above screen (referring to the control lever  
(੬ pg. 7)) will be displayed for approx. 3  
seconds on the LCD Monitor.  
Operation  
6
To select  
Move the control lever up.  
Move the control lever down.  
Move the control lever right.  
Move the control lever left.  
7
¡
1
4 To start playback, press 6.  
5 To stop playback, press 7.  
● During Stop mode, press 1to rewind, or ¡  
to fast-forward the tape.  
● Press SET to display the guide operation  
screen.  
To control the speaker volume  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL. +/–)  
towards “+” to turn up the volume, or towards  
“–” to turn down the volume.  
VIDEO PLAYBACK  
EN  
22  
Variable Shuttle Search  
Blank Search  
Allows variable-speed search in either  
direction during video playback.  
Helps you find where you should start  
recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time  
1) During playback, press ¡once or twice for code interruption. (੬ pg. 20)  
forward search, or 1once or twice for  
reverse search.  
1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback”  
(੬ pg. 21).  
1
¡
2 Press BLANK.  
x-10  
x-3  
x3  
x10  
● The “BLANK 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.  
2) To resume normal playback, press 6.  
● During playback, press and hold ¡or 1.  
The search continues as long as you hold the  
button. Once you release the button, normal  
playback resumes.  
● To cancel Blank Search, press 7or BLANK.  
● A slight mosaic effect appears on the display  
during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.  
NOTES:  
● 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.  
ATTENTION:  
During Shuttle Search,  
parts of the picture may not  
be clearly visible,  
● If the beginning or end of the tape is reached  
during Blank Search, the camcorder stops  
automatically.  
particularly on the left side  
of the screen.  
● A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds  
of tape may not be detected.  
● The detected blank portion may be located  
between recorded scenes. Before you start  
recording, make sure there is no recorded  
scene after the blank portion.  
During Shuttle Search,  
parts of the picture may not  
be clearly visible across  
the screen.  
Playback Snapshot  
This camcorder allows you to take snapshots  
during video playback.  
Press SNAPSHOT.  
VIDEO PLAYBACK  
EN  
23  
1 Make sure all units are turned off.  
Connections To A TV Or VCR  
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 VCR’s instruction manual.  
4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the  
To AV  
connector  
TV.  
5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set  
or  
the TV to its VIDEO mode.  
6 Start playback on the camcorder.  
(੬ pg. 21)  
Audio/Video cable  
(provided)  
● Please set “16:9 OUTPUT” of Playback Menus  
so that the image may suit your TV (16:9 TV or  
4:3 TV). (੬ pg. 32, 33)  
To choose whether or not the following  
displays appear on the connected TV  
● Date/Time  
Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF” (੬ pg. 33).  
● Time Code  
Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” (੬ pg. 33).  
● Indications other than date/time and time code  
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”  
(੬ pg. 33).  
TV  
VCR  
NOTES:  
1Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/ ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as  
the power supply instead of the battery  
pack. (੬ pg. 13)  
VCR has only A/V input connectors.)  
2Red to AUDIO R IN*  
● 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.  
3White to AUDIO L IN*  
* Not required for watching still images only.  
● 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.  
D.S.C. RECORDING  
EN  
24  
Approximate Number of Storable Images  
● The number increases or decreases depending  
on the Picture Quality/Image Size, etc.  
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.  
SD Memory Card  
Image Size/Picture  
Quality  
8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB  
640 x 480/FINE  
640 x 360/FINE  
NOTE:  
47  
95 205 425  
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed  
below:  
640 x 480/STANDARD  
640 x 360/STANDARD  
160 295 625 1285  
● Power (੬ pg. 13)  
● Loading a Memory Card (੬ pg. 17)  
● Remove the lens cap.  
MultiMediaCard  
Image Size/Picture  
Quality  
● Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 8)  
8 MB 16 MB 32 MB  
SNAPSHOT  
640 x 480/FINE  
640 x 360/FINE  
55  
105  
320  
215  
645  
640 x 480/STANDARD  
640 x 360/STANDARD  
VIDEO  
Lock Button  
190  
MEMORY  
VIDEO/  
MEMORY  
Power Switch  
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to  
“MEMORY”.  
2 Set the Power Switch to “REC” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
● To change the Picture Quality, ੬ pg. 29, 31.  
3 Press SNAPSHOT. The “PHOTO” indication  
appears while the snapshot is being taken.  
● To delete unwanted still images, refer to  
“Deleting Files” (੬ pg. 27).  
● When you do not want to hear the shutter  
sound, set “MELODY” to “OFF”(੬ pg. 32).  
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.  
CHECK CARD’S WRITE PROTECTION  
SWITCH  
Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still  
images when the write protection tab on the SD  
Memory Card is set to the “LOCK” position.  
MEMORY CARD!  
Appears if there is no memory card loaded when  
the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed.  
D.S.C. PLAYBACK  
EN  
25  
Normal Playback Of Images  
Auto Playback Of Images  
Images shot with the camcorder are  
You can run through all the images stored in  
memory card automatically.  
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 Images” (੬ pg. 25).  
2 Press 6to start Auto Playback.  
● If you press 1during Auto Playback, files are  
displayed in descending order.  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
● If you press 2during Auto Playback, files are  
displayed in ascending order.  
Lock Button  
3 To end Auto Playback, press 7.  
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.  
Power  
Switch  
3
2
[PLAY] 3,  
1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback  
1
Of Images” (੬ pg. 25).  
2 Press INDEX. The  
SET  
Selected file  
4
[STOP] 7, MENU INDEX  
Index Screen appears.  
3
1
4
7
2
5
8
3 Press 4, 3, 1or 2  
to move the frame to  
the desired file.  
1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)  
6
9
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to  
4 Press SET. The  
selected file is  
displayed.  
“MEMORY”.  
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
Index number  
● A stored image is displayed.  
Removing On-Screen Display  
1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback  
4 Press 1to display the previous file. Press 2  
to display the next file.  
Of Images” (੬ pg. 25).  
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.  
2 Press MENU.  
Select  
3 Select “ON SCREEN”, press  
SET or 2. The ON SCREEN  
menu appears.  
● Press 1whenever you want to  
return to the previous menu  
screen.  
NO IMAGES STORED  
Appears if there are no image files stored in the  
memory card when you attempt memory card  
playback.  
SET  
4 Select “OFF”,  
ON SCREEN  
OFF  
ON  
press SET or 2.  
?
5 Press MENU.  
● The operation  
mode indicator,  
folder/file number,  
date/time and  
battery remaining  
power indicator disappear.  
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.  
● To display the indicators again, select “ON”.  
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.  
EN  
26  
6 Select “EXECUTE”,  
press SET.  
● To cancel protection,  
select “RETURN”.  
Resetting The File Name  
PROTECT  
PROTECT ?  
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.  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
● Repeat steps 5 and 6  
for all files you want to protect.  
To protect all files stored in the memory  
card  
1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback  
Of Images” (੬ pg. 25).  
4 Select “PROT.ALL”, press SET or 2. The  
2 Press MENU.  
Select  
PROTECT screen appears.  
3 Select “NO.RESET”, press  
SET or 2. The NO. RESET  
screen appears.  
5 Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.  
● To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.  
NOTE:  
If the “  
4 Select “EXECUTE”, press  
” mark appears, the currently displayed  
SET. The new folder (such as  
SET  
file is protected.  
“101JVCGR”) will be made and  
To Remove Protection  
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 3  
in “Protecting Files”.  
the file name of the next shot starts from  
DVC00001.  
NOTE:  
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 remove protection from the currently  
displayed file  
4 Select “CURRENT”, press SET or 2. The  
PROTECT screen appears.  
Protecting Files  
The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental  
5 Press 1or 2to select the desired file.  
6 Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.  
● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.  
● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to  
remove protection.  
erasure of files.  
1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback  
Of Images” (੬ pg. 25).  
2 Press MENU.  
To remove protection from all files stored in  
the memory card  
3 Select “PROTECT”, press SET or 2. The  
PROTECT menu appears.  
● Press 1whenever you want to return to the  
previous menu screen.  
4 Select “CANC.ALL”, press SET or 2. The  
PROTECT screen appears.  
5 Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.  
To protect the currently displayed file  
● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.  
4 Select “CURRENT”,  
PROTECT  
press SET or 2. The  
CURRENT  
PROT.ALL  
CANC.ALL  
PROTECT screen  
appears.  
5 Press 1or 2to select  
the desired file.  
Select  
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.  
EN  
27  
Deleting Files  
Setting Print Information (DPOF  
Setting)*  
Previously stored files can be deleted either  
one at a time or all at once.  
This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF  
(Digital Print Order Format) standard in order  
to support future systems such as automatic  
printing.  
* Up to a maximum limit of 999 stored files in the  
memory card.  
1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback  
Of Images” (੬ pg. 25).  
2 Press MENU.  
Select  
3 Select “DELETE”, press SET  
or 2. The DELETE Menu  
appears.  
To Print All Still Images (One Print For  
Each)  
● Press 1whenever you want to  
return to the previous menu  
screen.  
SET  
1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback  
Of Images” (੬ pg. 25).  
To delete the currently displayed file  
2 Press MENU.  
4 Select “CURRENT”,  
Select  
DELETE  
CURRENT  
ALL  
press SET or 2. The  
DELETE screen  
appears.  
SET  
5 Press 1or 2to select  
3 Select “DPOF”, press  
DPOF  
CURRENT  
ALL 1  
RESET  
the desired file.  
SET or 2. The DPOF  
Menu appears.  
● Press 1whenever you  
want to return to the  
previous menu screen.  
Select  
6 Select “EXECUTE”,  
press SET.  
DELETE  
4 Select “ALL 1”, press  
DELETE?  
● To cancel deletion,  
select “RETURN”.  
● Repeat steps 5 and 6  
SET or 2. The DPOF screen appears.  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
5 Select “EXECUTE”,  
DPOF  
press SET.  
ALL 1?  
for all files you want to delete.  
● To cancel selection,  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
select “RETURN”.  
NOTE:  
If the “  
” mark appears, the selected file is  
protected and cannot be deleted.  
To delete all files stored in the memory card  
4 Select “ALL”, press SET or 2. The DELETE  
screen appears.  
5 Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.  
● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.  
NOTES:  
● Protected files (੬ pg. 26) cannot be deleted. To  
delete them, remove protection first.  
● Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored.  
Check files before deleting.  
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.  
EN  
28  
To Print By Selecting Still Images And  
Number Of Prints  
To Reset The Number Of Prints  
1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “To Print All Still  
Images (One Print For Each)” (੬ pg. 27).  
1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “To Print All Still  
2 Select “RESET”, press SET or 2. The  
Images (One Print For Each)” (੬ pg. 27).  
DPOF screen appears.  
2 Select “CURRENT”,  
DPOF  
3 Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.  
● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.  
● The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still  
images.  
press SET or 2. The  
SHEETS  
DPOF screen appears.  
02  
RETURN  
3 Press 1or 2to select  
the desired file.  
CAUTION:  
While performing the above, never disconnect  
power, as this may cause the memory card to be  
corrupted.  
Select  
NOTE:  
When the image is printed from the printer, a  
black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.  
This is not a malfunction. By recording with “DIS”  
de-activated (੬ pg. 30) this can be avoided.  
4 Press 4or 3to select the number  
indication (00), and press SET.  
5 Select the number of prints  
Select  
by pressing 3to increase the  
number, or 4to decrease the  
number, and press SET.  
Initializing A Memory Card  
You can initialize a memory card any time.  
After initializing, all files and data stored in the  
memory card, including those which have  
been protected, are cleared.  
SET  
● Repeat steps 3 through  
DPOF  
SHEETS  
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.  
1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback  
Of Images” (੬ pg. 25).  
02  
2 Press MENU.  
Select  
3 Select “FORMAT”, press SET  
or 2. The FORMAT screen  
appears.  
6 Select “RETURN”,  
DPOF  
press SET.The “SAVE?”  
appears.  
● Press 1whenever you want to  
SAVE?  
return to the previous menu  
screen.  
SET  
● If you did not change any  
settings in step 3  
EXECUTE  
CANCEL  
4 Select “EXECUTE”,  
FORMAT  
ERASE ALL  
EXISTING DATA?  
through 5, the DPOF  
Menu reappears.  
press SET.The memory  
card is initialized.  
● When initialization is  
finished, “NO IMAGES  
7 Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.  
EXECUTE  
CANCEL  
● To cancel selection, select “CANCEL”.  
STORED” appears.  
● To cancel initialization, select “CANCEL”.  
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT  
EN  
29  
4 Select the desired function, press SET or 2.  
Changing The Menu Settings  
The selected function menu appears.  
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-  
use, on-screen menu system that simplifies  
many of the more detailed camcorder settings.  
(੬ pg. 29 – 33)  
Example: FUNCTION menu.  
Current Setting  
FUNCTION  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
Power Switch  
OFF  
W
IPE/FADER  
OFF  
OFF  
PROGRAM AE  
EFFECT  
EXPOSURE  
0
AUTO  
W
.BALANCE  
OFF  
SHUTTER  
EXIT  
Lock  
Button  
5 Select the desired selection, press SET or  
2.  
Select  
Example: WIPE/FADER menu.  
WIPE/FADER  
OFF  
OFF  
WH  
WHITE  
BK  
BLACK  
SET  
SLIDE  
MENU  
SCROLL  
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.  
6 Select the desired setting, press SET or 2.  
Selection is completed.  
7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.  
● Set the recording mode to “ ”. (੬ pg. 20)  
For Video Playback Menu:  
● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to  
“VIDEO”.  
● Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on  
the switch.  
● Press 1whenever you want to cancel or return  
to the previous menu screen.  
● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other  
function menus.  
● For D.S.C. Playback Menu, refer to “D.S.C.  
PLAYBACK” (੬ pg. 25).  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 8)  
3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
Screen for Video and  
Screen for Video  
D.S.C. Recording Menu Playback Menu  
FUNCTION  
CAMERA  
VTR  
VTR  
DISPLAY  
SYSTEM  
DISPLAY  
SYSTEM  
EXIT  
EXIT  
* Video Recording Menu only  
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT  
EN  
In the following pages, [ ] refers to Factory  
30  
CAMERA  
preset settings.  
The following menu settings can be changed  
only when the Power Switch is set to “REC”.  
Recording Menus  
ZOOM*  
[34X]: When set to “34X” while using digital  
zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 34X  
since digital zoom will be disengaged.  
68X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By  
digitally processing and magnifying images,  
zooming is possible from 34X (the optical  
zoom limit), to a maximum of 68X digital  
magnification.  
FUNCTION  
● The following menu settings can be changed  
only when the Power Switch is set to “REC”.  
● Each setting (except “EFFECT” and  
“SHUTTER”) which is set in Video Recording  
Menu is also applied in the D.S.C. Recording  
Menu.  
800X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By  
digitally processing and magnifying images,  
zooming is possible from 34X (the optical  
zoom limit), to a maximum of 800X digital  
magnification.  
WIPE/FADER*  
(੬ pg. 38), “Wipe or Fader Effects”  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch is set to “VIDEO”.  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch is set to “VIDEO”.  
PROGRAM AE  
(੬ pg. 38), “Program AE, Effects And Shutter  
Effects”  
TELE MACRO  
[OFF]: Disables the function.  
EFFECT  
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 (1.4 ft).  
(੬ pg. 38), “Program AE, Effects And Shutter  
Effects”  
EXPOSURE  
(੬ pg. 35), “Exposure Control”  
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go  
out of focus.  
W. BALANCE  
(੬ pg. 37), “White Balance Adjustment”  
DIS*  
OFF  
: Disables the function. (DIS disable  
icon appears.)  
SHUTTER  
[ON]: To compensate for unstable images  
caused by camera-shake, particularly at high  
magnification.  
(੬ pg. 39), “Program AE, Effects And Shutter  
Effects”  
NOTES:  
● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if  
hand shake is excessive, or depending on the  
shooting condition.  
● Switch off this mode when recording with the  
camcorder on a tripod.  
● “DIS” cannot be activated when “NIGHT” in  
“PROGRAM AE” or “STROBE” in “EFFECT” is  
selected, or when LIGHT is set to on, or when  
SNAPSHOT is pressed.  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch is set to “VIDEO”.  
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT  
EN  
31  
VTR  
GAIN UP  
OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no  
picture brightness adjustment.  
[AGC]:The overall appearance may be grainy,  
but the image is bright.  
Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch is set to “VIDEO”.  
REC MODE  
AUTO  
: The shutter speed is  
[SP]*: To record in the SP (Standard Play)  
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  
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.  
● During playback of a tape recorded on another  
camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there  
may be momentary pauses in the sound.  
being automatically adjusted, “  
” is  
displayed.  
WIND CUT*  
[OFF]: Disengages the function.  
ON  
wind. The “  
: Helps cut down on noise created by  
SOUND MODE  
” indicator appears. The quality  
[12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo  
sound on four separate channels. (Equivalent  
to the 32 kHz mode of previous models)  
16BIT: Enables video recording of stereo  
sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent  
to the 48 kHz mode of previous models)  
of the sound will change. This is normal.  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch is set to “VIDEO”.  
IMAGE SIZE*  
[640 x 480 F] / 640 x 480 S  
The Image Size mode can be selected to best  
match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes  
REC SELECT  
(TAPE): When Snapshot recording is  
performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
set to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded only  
onto the tape.  
F
are available: FINE ( 640 ) and STANDARD  
S
(
) (in order of quality).  
640  
NOTE:  
/
(TAPE/CARD): When Snapshot  
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. 24)  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch is set to “MEMORY”.  
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).  
[
(CARD)]: When Snapshot recording is  
performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
Set to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded into  
the Memory Card only. Select this setting to  
perform Dual Rec.. (੬ pg. 20)  
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT  
EN  
32  
DISPLAY  
MELODY  
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. 24, 34)  
The “DISPLAY” settings (except “CLOCK  
ADJ.”, “16:9 OUTPUT” and “BRIGHT”) are  
effective only for shooting.  
ON SCREEN  
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.  
PRIORITY  
[LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD  
monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while  
the LCD monitor is opened.  
FINDER: The image is displayed in the  
viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out  
while the LCD monitor is opened.  
DATE/TIME  
[OFF]: The date/time does not appear.  
ON: The date/time is always displayed.  
DEMO MODE  
OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take  
place.  
CLOCK ADJ.  
[ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as  
Wipe/Fader and 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  
MODE” is turned “ON”.  
● With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no  
operation for about 3 minutes after the Power  
Switch is set to “REC”.  
੬ pg. 15, “Date/Time Settings”  
TIME CODE*  
[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. (੬ pg. 20)  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch is set to “VIDEO”.  
● 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.  
16:9 OUTPUT  
To enable your tv to display images in 16:9  
wide mode, set the tv screen size correctly.  
4:3 TV: For TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3.  
[16:9 TV]: For TV with an aspect ratio of 16:9.  
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.  
BRIGHT  
੬ pg. 15, “Brightness Adjustment Of The  
Display”  
SYSTEM  
CAM RESET  
[CANCEL]: Does not reset all settings to the  
factory-preset.  
EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-  
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”.  
preset.  
LANGUAGE  
/
/
/ [ENGLISH] /  
FRANCAIS / ESPAÑOL / PORTUGUÊS  
The language setting can be changed.  
(੬ pg. 14)  
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT  
EN  
33  
DISPLAY  
Playback Menus  
Each setting (except “OFF” in “ON SCREEN”,  
“DATE/TIME” and “TIME CODE”) is linked with  
“DISPLAY”, which appears when the Power  
Switch is set to “REC”.  
VTR  
The settings below are effective only for video  
playback except “REC MODE”. The  
parameters (except “SOUND L/R”, “[T] ➝ [M]  
COPY” and “NARRATION” settings) are the  
same as in the description on page 31.  
The parameters (except “OFF” in “ON  
SCREEN” setting) are the same as in the  
description on ੬ pg. 32.  
SOUND L/R and NARRATION  
ON SCREEN  
When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display  
disappears.  
OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV  
During tape playback, the camcorder detects  
the sound mode in which the recording was  
made, and plays the sound back. Select the  
sound to accompany your playback picture.  
DATE/TIME  
[OFF] / ON  
REC MODE  
[SP]* / LP  
CLOCK ADJ.  
Allows you to set the video recording mode  
(SP or LP) depending on your preference. It is  
recommended you use “REC MODE” in  
VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a  
recorder during dubbing. (੬ pg. 39, 40)  
* SP indicator does not appear on the screen.  
੬ pg. 15, “Date/Time Settings”  
TIME CODE [OFF] / ON  
੬ pg. 20, “Time Code”  
16:9 OUTPUT  
4:3 TV / [16:9 TV]  
੬ pg. 32, “16:9 OUTPUT”  
NARRATION  
BRIGHT  
[OFF]: Original sound is output on both “L” and  
“R” channels in stereo.  
ON: Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and  
੬ pg. 15, “Brightness Adjustment Of The  
Display”  
“R” channels in stereo.  
SYSTEM  
MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are  
combined and output in stereo on both “L” and  
“R” channels.  
Each setting (except “DEMO MODE”) is linked  
with “SYSTEM”, which appears when the  
Power Switch is set to “REC”.  
[T] ➝ [M] COPY  
[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.)  
The parameters are the same as in the  
description on page 32.  
ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a  
tape to a memory card. (੬ pg. 39).  
SOUND L/R  
[STEREO  
]: Sound is output on both “L” and  
“R” channels in stereo.  
SOUND L : Sound from the “L” channel is  
output.  
SOUND R : Sound from the “R” channel is  
output.  
FEATURES FOR RECORDING  
EN  
34  
LED Light  
LED Light can be used to  
brighten the subject in the dark  
place during video recording or  
D.S.C. shooting.  
Snapshot (Record Still Image On  
Tape)  
This feature lets you record still images that  
look like photographs onto a tape.  
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to  
“VIDEO”.  
LIGHT  
LED Light  
2 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.  
3 Set the recording mode to “ ”. (੬ pg. 20)  
1 Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the  
4 Set “REC SELECT” to “  
/
” or  
setting.  
“
“. (੬ pg. 31)  
The light is on always. (  
appears.)  
5 Press SNAPSHOT.  
● The “PHOTO” 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.  
The light turns on automatically  
when dark. (  
appears.)  
Turns off the light.  
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to  
start video recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a ● Snapshot is effective when the recording mode  
still image.  
selection is set to both “ ” or “ ”.  
● If the image taken by snapshot is too dark or too  
NOTES:  
bright, select  
(੬ pg. 36) or “SPOTLIGHT”  
●
Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to  
eyes.  
● If the light does not reach the subject when the  
LED Light setting is “ON”, the Night-Alive  
function will be activated, and makes it possible  
to shoot the subject brighter.  
(੬ pg. 38).  
● The image size for snapshot in 16:9 mode is  
640 x 360. However, the approximate number of  
storable images is similar with snapshot in 4:3  
mode. (੬ pg. 24)  
● Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter  
speed when the LED Light setting is “ON”, they  
will appear slightly blurred.  
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 “  
/
” or “  
“.  
(੬ pg. 31)  
FEATURES FOR RECORDING  
EN  
35  
Manual Focus  
Exposure Control  
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers Manual exposure control is recommended in  
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as  
close as approx. 5 cm (2") 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.  
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 “REC”.  
Select  
FOCUS  
1
2
EXPOSURE  
0
SET  
SET  
1 Open the LCD monitor fully.  
Manual focus indicator  
2 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.  
2 Set the recording mode to “ ”. (੬ pg. 20)  
3 Set the recording mode to “ ”. (੬ pg. 20)  
4 Press MENU.  
3 Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator  
appears.  
5 Select “FUNCTION”, press SET or 2.  
6 Select “EXPOSURE”, press SET or 2.  
4 Press 1or 2to focus on a subject.  
● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any  
further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.  
7 Select the appropriate exposure, press SET  
5 Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.  
To reset to Auto Focus  
or 2.  
● To brighten the image, press 3. To darken the  
image, press 4. (maximum +/-6)  
Press FOCUS twice.  
8 Press MENU.  
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-  
color 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.  
NOTES:  
● If the adjustment does not cause any visible  
change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”.  
(੬ pg. 29, 31)  
● You cannot use the manual exposure control at  
the same time when “PROGRAM AE” is set to  
“SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” (੬ pg. 38), or with  
the backlight compensation.  
* The following low-contrast warnings appear  
blinking:  
,
,
and  
.
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Iris Lock  
Spot Exposure Control  
Selection of a spot metering area enables  
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.  
more precise exposure compensation.  
1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.  
2 Set the recording mode to “ ”. (੬ pg. 20)  
3 Press  
twice so that the Spot Exposure  
Control indicator “  
” appears.  
● A spot metering area frame appears at the  
center of the LCD monitor/viewfinder.  
4 Press SET.  
● When shooting on a reflective natural  
background such as at the beach or when  
skiing.  
● When shooting objects under a spotlight.  
● When zooming.  
● Spot Exposure Control is engaged.  
● Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of  
the selected area most appropriate.  
To lock the iris  
1 Perform steps 1 - 6 in “Exposure Control”  
After step 3, press and hold SET over 2  
seconds. The “ ” indication appears and the  
iris is locked.  
(੬ pg. 35)  
2 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the  
LCD monitor or the viewfinder, then press and  
To cancel Spot Exposure Control  
hold SET or 2for over 2 seconds. The “  
”
Press  
once so that the “  
” indicator  
indication appears.  
disappears.  
3 Press SET or 2. The iris is locked.  
NOTES:  
4 Press MENU.  
● Depending on the shooting location and  
condition, optimum result may not be attained.  
● “STROBE” in “EFFECT” cannot be used with  
Spot Exposure Control.  
Backlight Compensation  
Backlight compensation brightens the subject  
quickly.  
With simple operation, backlight compensation  
feature brightens the dark subject portion by  
increasing the exposure.  
1 Set the Power Switch to  
“REC”.  
SET  
2 Set the recording mode to  
“
”. (੬ pg. 20)  
3 Press  
so that the  
Backlight Compensation  
indicator “ ” appears.  
To cancel Backlight Compensation  
Press  
twice so that the “ ” indicator  
disappears.  
NOTE:  
Using Backlight Compensation may cause the  
light around the subject to become too bright and  
the subject to become white.  
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White Balance Adjustment  
The white balance 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 control this function  
manually to achieve a more professional color/  
tint reproduction.  
Manual White Balance  
Adjustment  
Adjust the white  
balance manually  
when shooting under  
various types of  
lighting.  
1 Set the Power  
White paper  
Switch to “REC”.  
To change the setting  
Set “W. BALANCE” to the desired mode.  
(੬ pg. 30)  
● The selected mode indicator except “AUTO”  
appears.  
2 Set the recording mode to “ ”. (੬ pg. 20)  
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.  
4 Select “MWB” in “W. BALANCE” menu  
(੬ pg. 30), then press and hold SET or 2until  
begins blinking.  
[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted  
automatically.  
MWB: Adjust the white balance  
manually when shooting under various types  
of lighting. (੬ “Manual White Balance  
Adjustment”, pg. 37)  
● When the setting is completed,  
stops  
blinking.  
5 Press SET or 2to engage the setting.  
6 Press MENU.The Menu Screen closes and  
FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.  
CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.  
HALOGEN: A video light or similar type  
the Manual White Balance indicator  
displayed.  
is  
of lighting is used.  
NOTES:  
● In step 3, it may be difficult to focus on the white  
paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually.  
(੬ pg. 35)  
● Because the color temperature is different  
depending on the light source, 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.  
● White Balance cannot be activated  
simultaneously with “TWILIGHT” in “PROGRAM  
AE” (੬ pg. 38).  
● White Balance cannot be activated if the  
“SEPIA” or “MONOTONE” mode is activated.  
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occur when “SPORTS” or any mode of  
“SHUTTER 1/500 – 1/4000” is selected.  
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.  
PROGRAM AE  
OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)  
SPORTS  
Wipe or Fader works when video recording is  
started or stopped.  
(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.  
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to  
“VIDEO”.  
2 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.  
3 Set the recording mode to “ ”. (੬ pg. 20)  
4 Set “WIPE/FADER” in “FUNCTION” Menu.  
SNOW  
: Compensates for subjects that  
(੬ pg. 30)  
may otherwise appear too dark when shooting  
in extremely bright surroundings such as in the  
snow.  
5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to  
activate the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.  
SPOTLIGHT  
: Compensates for subjects  
NOTE:  
that may otherwise appear too bright when  
shooting under extremely strong direct lighting  
such as spotlights.  
You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by  
pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop  
Button.  
TWILIGHT  
: Makes evening scenes look  
WIPE/FADER  
more natural. White Balance (੬ pg. 37) is  
automatically set to “AUTO”. When Twilight is  
chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts  
the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity.  
From less than 10 m, adjust the focus  
manually.  
OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)  
WHITE  
screen.  
: Fade in or out with a white  
: Fade in or out with a black  
: Wipe in from right to left, or wipe  
BLACK  
screen.  
NIGHT  
: 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.  
During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring  
the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use  
of a tripod is recommended.  
SLIDE  
out from left to right.  
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.  
Program AE, Effects And Shutter  
Effects  
EFFECT  
OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)  
SEPIA  
: Recorded scenes have a  
1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.  
brownish tint like old photos.  
MONOTONE  
films, your footage is shot in B/W.  
CLASSIC*  
strobe effect.  
STROBE*  
2 Set the recording mode to “ ”. (੬ pg. 20)  
: Like classic black and white  
3 Set “EFFECT”, “PROGRAM AE” or  
“SHUTTER” in “FUNCTION” Menu. (੬ pg. 30)  
● The selected effect will be shown for approx. 2  
seconds before the camcorder returns to the  
menu screen.  
: Gives recorded scenes a  
:Your recording looks like a  
series of consecutive snapshots.  
NOTES:  
MIRROR*  
: Creates a mirror image on the  
● Shutter Effects cannot be used during “NIGHT”.  
● When a subject is too bright or reflective, a  
vertical streak may appear (smear  
phenomenon). Smear phenomenon tends to  
left half of the screen, juxtaposed to the normal  
image on the other half.  
* Not available for still image recording.  
FEATURES FOR RECORING  
EDITING  
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SHUTTER  
Dubbing To A VCR  
To use this camcorder as a player  
OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)  
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.  
1 Following the illustration, ੬ pg. 23,  
“Connections To A TV Or VCR” , connect the  
camcorder and the VCR’s input connectors.  
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-vapour lamp is reduced.  
2 Perform steps 1 - 6 (੬ pg. 23)  
3 At the point you want to start dubbing, start  
recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR’s  
instruction manual.)  
SHUTTER 1/500/SHUTTER 1/4000*:  
4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the  
(Refer to PROGRAM AE - SPORTS  
mode.)  
* Not available for still image recording.  
VCR, then stop playback on the camcorder.  
NOTES:  
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as  
the power supply instead of the battery  
pack. (੬ pg. 13)  
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On  
A Tape To A Memory Card  
Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a  
memory card.  
● To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connected TV  
• Date/time  
Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF”  
(੬ pg. 33).  
• Time code  
Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”  
(੬ pg. 33).  
• Indications other than date/time and time code  
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/  
TV” (੬ pg. 33).  
1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16)  
2 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to  
“VIDEO”.  
4 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
5 Set “[T] ➝ [M] COPY” to “ON”. (੬ pg. 33)  
6 Press 6to start playback.  
7 At the point you want to dub, press 6  
again to engage Still Playback.  
8 To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.  
● The “  
” indication appears during dubbing.  
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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. (੬ pg. 13)  
● 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 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  
1 Make sure all units are turned off.  
To DV IN/OUT  
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”.  
DV cable (optional)  
To DV IN/OUT  
Core filter  
(੬ pg. 33)  
5 Start playback on the player.  
6 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to  
engage the Record-Pause mode.  
• The “  
” indication appears on the  
DV IN  
screen.  
7 At the point you want to start dubbing,  
press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start  
Video unit equipped with DV connector  
To use this camcorder as a player  
1 Make sure all units are turned off.  
dubbing. The  
indication rotates.  
8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button  
again to stop dubbing. The  
stops rotating.  
indication  
2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit  
equipped with a DV input connector using a DV  
cable as shown in the illustration.  
9 Press 7to return to the normal playback  
mode.  
NOTE:  
3 Start playback on the camcorder.  
Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode  
recorded on the original tape, regardless of the  
current “SOUND MODE” setting. (੬ pg. 31)  
(੬ pg. 21)  
4 At the point you want to start dubbing, start  
recording on the video unit. (Refer to the video  
unit’s instruction manual.)  
COPY PROTECTED  
Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is  
attempted while this camcorder is being  
used as a recorder.  
5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the  
video unit, then stop playback on this  
camcorder.  
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[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  
[B] Using DV cable  
cable  
OR  
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  
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.  
(੬ pg. 13)  
● 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.  
● If the PC connected to the camcorder via the  
USB cable is not powered, the camcorder does  
not enter the USB mode.  
To DV  
connector  
To USB  
connector  
or  
● 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.  
● If, after connecting a DV cable to the camcoder  
and it doesn’t work, restart the camcoder.  
● Do not remove memory card during USB  
connection between PC and set.  
PC  
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  
according to the shape of the DV connector.  
“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.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
EN  
If, after following the steps in the chart below,  
the problem still exists, please consult your  
nearest JVC dealer.  
42  
The focus does not adjust automatically.  
● Focus is set to the Manual mode.  
➜Set Focus to the Auto mode. (੬ pg. 35)  
● The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.  
➜Clean the lens and check the focus again.  
(੬ pg. 35)  
No power is supplied.  
● The power is not connected properly.  
➜Connect the AC Adapter securely. (੬ pg. 13)  
● The battery pack is not attached firmly.  
➜Detach the battery pack once again and re-  
attach it firmly. (੬ pg. 14)  
● The battery is dead.  
➜Replace the dead battery with a fully charged  
one. (੬ pg. 13)  
The color of Snapshot looks strange.  
● The light source or the subject does not include  
white. Or there are various different light  
sources behind the subject.  
➜Find a white subject and compose your shot so  
that it also appears in the frame. (੬ pg. 34, 37)  
Recording cannot be performed.  
The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the  
camcorder does not light during charging.  
● The tape’s erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.  
➜Set the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC”.  
(੬ pg. 16)  
● Charging is difficult in places subject to  
extremely high/low temperatures.  
➜To protect the battery, it is recommended to  
charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C  
to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). (੬ pg. 44)  
● The battery pack is not attached firmly.  
➜Detach the battery pack once again and re-  
attach it firmly. (੬ pg. 13)  
● “TAPE END” appears.  
➜Replace with new cassette. (੬ pg. 16)  
● The cassette holder cover is open.  
➜Close the cassette holder cover.  
When shooting a subject illuminated by  
bright light, vertical lines appear.  
This is not a malfunction.  
The image looks like the shutter speeds is  
too slow.  
When the screen is under direct sunlight  
during shooting, the screen becomes red  
or black for an instant.  
● When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes  
highly sensitive to light when “GAIN UP” is set  
to “AUTO”.  
➜If you want the lighting to look more natural, set  
“GAIN UP” to “AGC” or “OFF”. (੬ pg. 31)  
This is not a malfunction  
The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications  
blink.  
Images on the LCD monitor appear dark  
or whitish.  
● Effects function that cannot be used together  
are selected at the same time.  
➜Re-read the sections covering Effects.  
(੬ pg. 30)  
● In places subject to low temperature, images  
become dark due to the characteristics of the  
LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction.  
➜Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD  
monitor. (੬ pg. 8, 15)  
● When the LCD monitor’s fluorescent light  
reaches the end of its service life, images on  
the LCD monitor become dark.  
The tape is moving, but there is no  
picture.  
● Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to  
its VIDEO mode.  
➜Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate  
for video playback. (੬ pg. 23)  
➜Consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
● The cassette holder cover is open.  
➜Close the cassette holder cover. (੬ pg. 16)  
Blocks of noise appear during playback,  
or there is no playback picture and the  
screen becomes blue.  
Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning  
cassette. (੬ pg. 5)  
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Picture does not appear on the LCD  
monitor.  
SET DATE/TIME!  
● Appears when the date/time is not set.  
(੬ pg. 15).  
● The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is  
set to “FINDER”.  
➜Push the viewfinder back in or set “PRIORITY”  
to “LCD”. (੬ pg. 8, 32)  
● The LCD monitor’s brightness setting is too  
dark.  
➜Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.  
(੬ pg. 15)  
● The built-in clock battery has run out and the  
previously set date/time has been erased.  
➜Consult your nearest JVC dealer for  
replacement.  
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE  
REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY OR  
DC PLUG  
➜If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees,  
open the monitor fully. (੬ pg. 8)  
Error indications 01, 02 or 06.  
Remedy: Remove and reattach the power supply  
or battery.  
Aspect ratio is strange  
If the aspect ratio of the video you are playing is  
strange, change the setting in “16:9 OUTPUT”.  
(੬ pg. 32, 33)  
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE  
EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE  
Error indications 03 or 04.  
Remedy: Eject the cassette and reinsert.  
In the above 2 error indications, the camcorder  
turns off automatically. Eject the cassette once  
and re-insert it, then check if the indication clears.  
When it does, you can resume using the  
camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your  
nearest JVC dealer.  
Displays the battery remaining power.  
Remaining power level  
High  
Exhausted  
As the battery power comes close to nil, the  
battery remaining power indicator blinks.  
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns  
off automatically.  
TAPE END  
Appears when the tape ends during recording or  
playback.  
LENS CAP  
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if  
the lens cap is attached or when it is dark.  
MEMORY IS FULL  
Appears when the memory card’s memory is full  
and shooting is not possible.  
CAUTIONS  
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AC Adapter  
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.  
When using the AC Adapter in areas other  
than the USA  
The provided AC 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 unit’s power cord to an  
AC wall outlet other than American National  
Standard C73 series type use an AC plug  
adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown.  
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest  
JVC dealer.  
NOTES:  
● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after  
charging, or after use.  
Temperature Range Specifications  
Charging: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)  
Operation: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Storage: –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)  
● The lower the temperature, the longer  
recharging takes.  
Plug adapter  
● Charging times are for a fully discharged battery  
pack.  
Battery Packs  
The supplied battery pack is  
a lithium-ion battery. Before  
using the supplied battery  
pack or an optional battery  
pack, be sure to read the  
following cautions:  
● 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.  
Terminals  
Cassettes  
To properly use and store your cassettes, be  
sure to read the following cautions:  
● 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.  
...do not open the front tape cover. This exposes  
the tape to fingerprints and dust.  
● Store cassettes  
...away from heaters or other heat sources.  
...out of direct sunlight.  
...where they won’t be subject to unnecessary  
shock or vibration.  
...where they won’t be exposed to strong  
magnetic fields (such as those generated by  
motors, transformers or magnets).  
...vertically, in their original cases.  
● To prevent damage and prolong service  
life  
...do not subject to unnecessary shock.  
...charge in an environment where temperatures  
are within the tolerances shown in the chart  
below. This is a chemical reaction type  
battery — cooler temperatures impede  
chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures  
can prevent complete charging.  
...store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure  
to high temperatures will increase natural  
discharge and shorten service life.  
...fully charge and then fully discharge the battery  
every 6 months when storing the battery pack  
over a long period time.  
...remove from charger or powered unit when not  
in use, as some machines use current even  
when switched off.  
CAUTIONS  
...in places subject to soot or steam such as near  
a cooking stove.  
EN  
45  
Memory Cards  
To properly use and store your memory cards,  
be sure to read the following cautions:  
● During use  
...make sure the memory card bears the SD or  
MultiMediaCard mark.  
...make sure the memory card is positioned  
properly when inserting.  
● While the memory card is being  
accessed (during recording, playback,  
deletion, initialization, etc.)  
...never unload the memory card and never turn  
off the camcorder.  
● Store memory cards  
...away from heaters or other heat sources.  
...out of direct sunlight.  
...where they won’t be subject to unnecessary  
shock or vibration.  
...in places subject to excessive shock or  
vibration.  
...near a television set.  
...near appliances generating strong magnetic or  
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting  
antennas, etc.).  
...in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C  
or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)  
temperatures.  
● 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.  
● 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 viewfinder’s 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.  
...swing the soft camera case excessively when  
the camcorder is inside it.  
● Dirty heads can cause the following  
problems:  
...where they won’t be exposed to strong  
magnetic fields (such as those generated by  
motors, transformers or magnets).  
LCD Monitor  
● 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.  
● To prolong service life  
...avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.  
● Be aware of the following phenomena for  
LCD monitor use.These are not  
malfunctions  
...While using the camcorder, the surface around  
the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD  
monitor may heat up.  
...If you leave power on for a long time, the  
surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.  
...No picture during playback.  
Main Unit  
● For safety, DO NOT  
...Blocks of noise appear during playback.  
...During recording or playback, the Head Clog  
Warning indicator “ ” appears.  
...open the camcorder’s chassis.  
...disassemble or modify the unit.  
...short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.  
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in  
use.  
...allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to  
enter the unit.  
...remove the battery pack or disconnect the  
power supply while the power is on.  
...leave the battery pack attached when the  
camcorder is not in use.  
...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  
cassette’s instructions.  
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the  
problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC  
dealer.  
● Avoid using the unit  
...in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.  
CAUTIONS  
EN  
Mechanical moving parts used to move the  
video heads and video tape tend to become  
dirty and worn out over time. In order to  
46  
Declaration of Conformity  
Model Number  
Trade Name  
Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS  
CORP.  
Address  
: GR-D796U  
: JVC  
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.  
: 1700 Valley Road  
Wayne, N. J. 07470  
Telephone Number : 973-317–5000  
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.  
How To Handle A CD-ROM  
● Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror  
surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not  
write anything or put a sticker on either the front  
or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently  
wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center  
hole.  
● Do not use conventional disc cleaners or  
cleaning spray.  
● Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror  
surface.  
Changes or modifications not approved by  
JVC could void the user’s 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:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
● Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or  
humid environment. Keep it away from direct  
sunlight.  
About moisture condensation  
● You have observed that pouring a cold liquid  
into a glass will cause drops of water to form  
on the glass’ outer surface. This same  
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.  
CONDENSATION, OPERATION  
PAUSED PLEASE WAIT  
Appears if condensation occurs. When this  
indication is displayed, wait more than 1  
hour until condensation disappears.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
Serious malfunctioning  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/  
TV technician for help.  
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit  
immediately and consult your local JVC  
dealer.  
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.  
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.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
EN  
47  
Camcorder  
For Digital Video Camera  
Format  
For General  
Power supply  
DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)  
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)  
Power consumption  
Approx. 2.2 W (2.3 W*) (LCD monitor off,  
viewfinder on)  
Approx. 2.7 W (2.8 W*) (LCD monitor on,  
viewfinder off)  
DV format (SD mode)  
Signal format  
NTSC standard  
Recording/Playback format  
Video: Digital component recording  
Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel  
(12-BIT), 48 kHz 2-channel (16-BIT)  
Cassette  
Mini DV cassette  
Tape speed  
Approx. 7.5 W (Maximum; when charging the  
battery pack)  
SP: 18.8 mm/s, LP: 12.5 mm/s  
Maximum recording time (using 80 min.  
cassette)  
*
Using LED Light  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
61 mm x 94 mm x 114 mm (2-3/8" x 3-11/16" x  
4-1/2") (with the LCD monitor closed and the  
viewfinder pushed back in)  
Weight  
SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.  
For Digital Still Camera  
Storage media  
SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard  
Compression system  
JPEG (compatible)  
File size  
Still image:  
640 x 480 pixels  
Approx. 410 g (0.90 lbs) (without battery, cassette  
and lens cap)  
Approx. 480 g (1.06 lbs) (incl. battery, cassette  
and lens cap)  
Operating temperature  
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Operating humidity  
Picture quality  
2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)  
Approximate number of storable images  
੬ pg. 24  
35% to 80%  
Storage temperature  
–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)  
Pickup  
1/6" CCD  
For Connectors  
Lens  
AV  
F 2.0, f = 2.3 mm to 78.2 mm, 34:1 power zoom  
lens  
Filter diameter  
Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog  
Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog, stereo  
DV  
ø27 mm  
LCD monitor  
Input/output: 4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant  
USB  
2.7" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active  
Mini USB-B type, USB 1.1 compliant  
matrix system  
Viewfinder  
Electronic viewfinder with 0.33" color LCD  
Speaker  
Monaural  
LED Light  
Effective distance: 1.5 m (5 ft)  
AC Adapter  
Power requirement  
AC 110 V to 240 V~, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
Output  
DC 11 V =, 1 A  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless  
otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and  
specifications subject to change without notice.  
TERMS  
EN  
Iris Lock .........................36 Speaker Volume ........... 21  
A
Specifications ................ 47  
Spot Exposure Control .. 36  
AC Adapter ....................14  
Auto/Manual Mode ........20  
J
Journalistic Shooting .....19  
T
B
L
Tape Speed  
Backlight Compensation 36  
Battery Pack ......13, 14, 44  
Blank Search .................22  
Bright .................15, 32, 33  
Language ................14, 32  
LCD Monitor and  
(REC MODE) ... 31, 33  
Tele Macro .................... 30  
Telephoto Setting .......... 30  
Time Code ........ 20, 32, 33  
Tripod Mounting ............ 15  
Troubleshooting ...... 42, 43  
Viewfinder ...........8, 15  
LED Light ......................34  
Loading A Cassette .......16  
Loading A Memory Card ..17  
C
Cam Reset .....................32  
Changing The Menu  
M
V
Settings ...........29 – 33  
Charging The Battery Pack  
13  
Clock Adj. ..........15, 32, 33  
Connection To A Personal  
Computer ................41  
Connections To A TV Or  
VCR ........................23  
Control Level ...................7  
Manual Focus ................35  
Melody ...........................32  
Memory Card ..........17, 45  
Motor Drive Mode ..........34  
Video/Memory  
Switch ................ 9, 31  
W
White Balance ............... 37  
Wind Cut ....................... 31  
Wipe Or Fader Effects .. 38  
N
Narration .......................33  
Night Alive .....................38  
Z
O
Zooming ............ 19, 24, 30  
D
On Screen ...............32, 33  
Data Battery ...................14  
Date/Time Settings ........15  
Deleting Files .................27  
Demonstration Mode .....32  
Digital Image Stabilization  
(DIS) .......................30  
Digital Still Camera ........24  
DPOF Setting (Digital Print  
Order Format) ...27, 28  
P
16:9 Output ............. 32, 33  
Playback Sound ............33  
Power-linked operation ...8  
Priority ...........................32  
Program AE ...................38  
Protecting Files .............26  
Q
Quick Review ................18  
Dual Rec. .......................20  
Dubbing ...................39, 40  
R
Rec Mode ................31, 33  
Recording Capacity  
E
Effects ............................38  
Exposure Control ...........35  
Memory Card ..........24  
Tape .......................18  
Recording Media  
Selection .................31  
Resetting The File  
G
Gain Up .........................31  
I
Name ......................26  
Image Size .....................31  
Index Playback ..............25  
Initializing A Memory  
S
Shutter Effects ...............38  
Sound L/R .....................33  
Sound Mode ............31, 33  
Card ........................28  
Interface Shooting .........19  
Printed in Malaysia  
US  
© 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited  
1206ASR-NF-MP  

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