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AUTOMATIC
DEMONSTRATION
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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GETTING STARTED
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ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
TERMS
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INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is
located on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
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LYT1071-001A
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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides
to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16”) or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws
governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,
potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to
the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.
When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap. Carrying or holding the
camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.
Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the
camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the
camcorder.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, 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.
Attach only the optional JVC VL-V3U Video Light, VL-F3U Flash, MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom Microphone or
MZ-V5U Stereo Microphone to the camcorder’s Info-Shoe.
This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials
may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries
Alliance:
<http://www.eiae.org>
Ⅲ This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and
MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “
” can be used with this unit.
” and memory cards marked “
” or
“
Before recording an important scene…
… make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark
… make sure you only use memory cards with the mark
.
or
.
… remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.
… remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without
proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for
personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)
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5. Ventilation
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.
But improper use can result in potential electrical
shock or fire hazards. This product has been
engineered and manufactured to assure your
personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in
safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its
installation, use and servicing.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating, these
openings must not be blocked or covered.
● Do not block the openings by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
● Do not place the product in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instructions have been adhered to.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling
only as recommended by the manufacturer.
ATTENTION:
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions
marked on your product and its operating
instructions. For your safety, please read all the
safety and operating instructions before you operate
this product and keep this manual for future
reference.
ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected
to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system
is grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article
810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode.
INSTALLATION
1. Grounding or Polarization
(A)Your product may be equipped with a polarized
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.
2. Lightning
For added protection for this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due
to lightning and power-line surges.
(B)Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a
grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety
feature.
3. Power Lines
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
An outside antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to
keep from touching such power lines or circuits as
contact with them might be fatal.
2. Power Sources
Operate your product only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power
company. If your product is intended to operate from
battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
3. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in
a risk of fire or electric shock.
GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION
4. Power Cord Protection
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
810-20)
Power supply cords should be routed so that they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the product.
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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SERVICING
1. Accessories
1. Servicing
To avoid personal injury:
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits
a marked change in performance and you are
unable to restore normal operation by following the
detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do
not attempt to service it yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
● Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product.
● Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table recommended by the manufacturer or sold
with the product.
● Use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for any mounting of the product.
● Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across
thresholds or deep-pile carpets.
2. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is
damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
2. Product and Cart Combination
A product and cart
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause
the product and cart
combination to overturn.
3. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near
water-for example, near a
bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in
a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the
like.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance-this indicates a need for service.
3. Replacement Parts
4. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the product.
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or
other hazards.
5. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer of this product as they may cause
hazards.
4. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in safe
operating condition.
6. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
7. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
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Provided Accessories
● AC Power Adapter/Charger
AA-V100U
● Battery Pack
BN-V107U-S
● DC Cord
● Remote Control Unit
RM-V717U
● CD-ROM
● AAA (R03) Battery x 2
(for remote control unit)
● USB Cable
● S/AV/Editing Cable
● Editing Extension Cable
● Memory Card 8 MB
(Already inserted in
the camcorder)
● Strap
(੬ pg. 7 for
attachment)
● Grip Belt
● Audio Cable
(੬ pg. 7 for
(See below for
attachment)
connection of
optional headphones.)
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.
How To Use The Audio Cable
When using optional headphones, connect
to the provided Audio cable (with a core
filter attached), then connect the Audio
Headphones
cable to the camcorder. The core filter
reduces interference.
To
(headphones)
Audio cable
(provided)
Core filter
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How To Attach The Grip Belt
How To Attach The Strap
1) Thread one end of the strap through the eyelet,
then pass the other end through the loop.
1) Remove the pad and separate the two straps.
2) Thread one end of the strap g through the eyelet,
then pass the other end through the loop.
g
2) Attach the screw to the tripod mounting socket.
To tighten the screw firmly, use a coin, etc.
h
3) Repeat the same procedure to attach the strap h
to the other eyelet.
3) Adjust the length with the adjuster.
4) Connect the strap g and h and thread the strap
h through the buckle, then adjust the grip.
(੬ pg. 12)
NOTES:
● You can use the strap as a shoulder strap by
adjusting the length with the adjuster.
● Because the screw may cause damage to the
camcorder, make sure to attach the screw to the
tripod mounting socket when carrying the
camcorder.
More than 2 cm (13/16”)
5) Attach the pad.
● Use the strap only with this camcorder.
● Do not grip the camcorder too firmly when the
screw is attached. Doing so may cause damage to
the tripod mounting socket.
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GETTING STARTED
Power .......................................................................10
Viewfinder Adjustment .............................................12
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................................12
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ......................13
Date/Time Settings ....................................................14
Loading A Cassette
Auto Focus ............................................................... 43
Manual Focus ........................................................... 43
Recording Digital Sound Effects ................................ 46
Loading A Memory Card
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
VIDEO RECORDING ....................................................17
Basic Recording ........................................................17
Tape Remaining Time ...............................................17
Zooming ...................................................................18
Journalistic Shooting .................................................18
Interface Shooting .....................................................18
Time Code ................................................................19
Still Playback ............................................................20
Shuttle Search ...........................................................21
Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV IN
Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV OUT
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS .............................................. 62
Using The Camcorder As A WebCam .......................63
D.S.C. RECORDING .....................................................23
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ..............................23
D.S.C. PLAYBACK .......................................................24
Normal Playback Of Images .....................................24
Auto Playback Of Images .........................................24
Playback Of Video Clips ...........................................25
Playback Of Digital Sound Effects .............................25
Index Playback Of Files ............................................26
Viewing File Information ..........................................26
Removing On-Screen Display ...................................26
Protecting Files .........................................................27
Deleting Files ...........................................................28
Resetting The File Name ...........................................29
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ...................29
Initializing A Memory Card ......................................30
REFERENCE
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DETAILS .................................................................... 64
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 65
CAUTIONS ................................................................. 70
USER MAINTENANCE .................................................. 73
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................ 74
INDEX ....................................................................... 76
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Ⅲ Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no
operation for about 3 minutes after the Power
Switch is set to “A” or “M” and no cassette is in
the camcorder.
Automatic Demonstration
Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO
MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset).
Ⅲ Performing any operation during the
demonstration stops the demonstration
temporarily. If no operation is performed for more
than 3 minute after that, the demonstration will
resume.
MENU Button
SET/SELECT Button
Power Switch
+, – Button
Ⅲ “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the
camcorder power is turned off.
To cancel Automatic Demonstration
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
Lock Button
4 Press + or – to select “s SYSTEM”, and press
SET/SELECT. The SYSTEM Menu appears.
Sub Menu
5 Press + or – to select “DEMO MODE”, and press
SET/SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.
SYSTEM
6 Press + or – to select “OFF”, and press SET/
SELECT.
DEMO MODE
–
OFF
ON
7 Press + or – to select “BRETURN”, and press SET/
SELECT twice. The normal screen appears.
NOTE:
Slide the lens cover down to see the actual changes
of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the
LCD monitor or viewfinder.
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● 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.
Power
This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets
you choose the most appropriate source of power.
Do not use provided power supply units with other
equipment.
● For other notes, ੬ pg. 64.
About Batteries
Charging The Battery Pack
1 Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord
from the AC Power Adapter/Charger.
2 Plug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord
into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.
3 Attach the battery pack with the YZ mark
aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC
Power Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE indicator
begins blinking to indicate charging has started.
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.
4 When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but
stays lit, charging is finished. Remove the battery
pack by pushing up the protruding part.
5 Unplug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power
cord from the AC outlet.
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.
Battery
pack
Protruding part
To AC outlet
CHARGE
indicator
(green)
POWER
indicator
(red)
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large
power capacity. However, when one is exposed to
cold temperatures (below 10°C/50°F), its usage time
becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this
happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or
other warm, protected place for a short time, then
re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery
pack itself is not cold, it should not affect
AC Power Adapter/
Charger
DC OUT connector
performance.
Battery pack
Charging time
(If you’re using a heating pad, make sure the battery
pack does not come in direct contact with it.)
BN-V107U
Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
BN-V114U
(optional)
For other notes, ੬ pg. 64.
Approx. 2 hr.
NOTES:
● If the protective cap is attached to the battery
pack, remove it first.
● If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the
adapter during battery charging, power is supplied
to the camcorder and charging stops.
● When charging the battery pack for the first time
or after a long storage period, the CHARGE
indicator may not light. In this case, remove the
battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger,
then try charging again.
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INFORMATION:
Using The Battery Pack
The optional extended-use battery pack kit is a set
composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/
Charger:
VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AA-V15U
AC Power Adapter/Charger
VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80U
AC Power Adapter/Charger
Notches
Read the kit’s instruction manual before using.
Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC
Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or
BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and
supply power directly to the camcorder.
BATT. RELEASE
Switch
Using AC Power
1 Align the battery pack’s two notches with the tabs
To AC outlet
Power cord
on the camcorder’s battery pack mount.
2 Insert the terminal end 1 of the battery pack into
AC Power Adapter/
Charger
the battery pack mount.
3 Firmly push the end 2 of the battery pack until it
locks into place.
POWER indicator
(red)
To detach the battery pack...
While sliding down BATT. RELEASE, remove it.
To DC OUT
connector
NOTE:
When using the battery pack and the S/AV/Editing
cable, disconnect the S/AV/Editing cable first
(੬ pg. 22), and then detach the battery pack.
Maximum continuous recording time
Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on
BN-V107U
1 hr.
1 hr. 10 min.
BN-V114U
(optional)
DC cord
2 hr.
2 hr. 20 min.
To battery pack mount
BN-V840U
(optional)
5 hr. 10 min.
7 hr. 40 min.
6 hr.
from the AC Power Adapter/Charger.
BN-V856U
(optional)
9 hr. 10 min.
2 Plug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord
into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.
NOTES:
3 Attach the coupler part of the DC cord to the
● Recording time is reduced significantly under the
following conditions:
camcorder’s battery pack mount.
4 Plug the DC cord to the DC OUT connector on
• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged
repeatedly.
the AC Power Adapter/Charger.
• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.
• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
● Before extended use, it is recommended that you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting time.
NOTES:
● The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from
110 V to 240 V.
● For other notes, ੬ pg. 64.
ATTENTION:
Before detaching the power source, make sure
that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to
do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.
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Grip Adjustment
Tripod Mounting
1 Loosen the belt.
Align the screw on the tripod with the camcorder’s
mounting socket. Then tighten the screw.
● Some tripods are not equipped with studs.
2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp
the grip.
3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to
easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button,
Power Switch and Power Zoom (SHUTTLE
SEARCH) Ring. Be sure to tighten the belt to your
preference.
CAUTION:
When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend
its legs to stabilize the camcorder. It is not advised
to use small sized tripods. This may cause damage
to the unit by falling over.
Viewfinder Adjustment
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder
1 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
While using the LCD monitor:
2 Pull out the viewfinder fully.
Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Open
the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270º (90º
downward, 180º upward).
3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
While using the viewfinder:
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.
Pull out the viewfinder fully.
● Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a
click, otherwise it may be pushed back in during
use.
90˚
180˚
PAUSE
Diopter Adjustment
Control
NOTES:
● The image will not appear simultaneously on the
LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during
Interface Shooting. (੬ pg. 18)
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. 31, 38)
● Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder. However, this is not a
malfunction. (੬ pg. 69)
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Power Switch Position
A (Full Auto Recording):
Brightness Adjustment Of The
Display
Press MONITOR BRIGHT + or – until the bright
level indicator on the display moves and the
appropriate brightness is reached.
● It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder.
Allows you to record using NO special effects or
manual adjustments. Suitable for standard
recording.
The “A” indicator appears on the display.
M (Manual Recording):
Allows you to set various recording functions
using the Menus. (੬ pg. 31)
If you want more creative capabilities than Full
Auto Recording, try this mode.
There is no indication on the display.
MONITOR BRIGHT +/–
OFF:
BR I GHT
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
P:
● Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.
● Allows you to play back a video clip on the
memory card.
● Allows you to play back a digital sound effect in
the memory card.
● Allows you to display a still image stored in the
memory card or to transfer a still image stored in
the memory card to a PC.
● Allows you to set various playback functions
using the Menus. (੬ pg. 31)
Operation Mode
To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to
any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
Power Lamp
Power Switch
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position
VIDEO:
Allows you to record on a tape or play back a
tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “
/
”
(੬ pg. 39), still images are recorded both on the
tape and the memory card.
Lock Button
MEMORY:
● Allows you to record in a memory card or
access data stored in a memory card.
● When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, the
currently selected image size appears.
Choose the appropriate operation mode according
to your preference using the Power Switch and
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.
Power-Linked Operation
When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, you
can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/
closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in
the viewfinder.
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Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery
Date/Time Settings
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times,
but its display can be turned on or off during
playback. (੬ pg. 31, 41)
To store the date/time in memory, the clock’s
rechargeable lithium battery is integrated in the
camcorder. While the camcorder is connected to an
AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter/Charger, or
while the battery pack attached to the camcorder
continues to supply power, the clock’s rechargeable
lithium battery is always charged. However, if the
camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months, the
clock’s lithium battery will become discharged and
the date/time stored in memory will be lost. When
this occurs, first connect the camcorder to an AC
outlet using the AC Power Adapter/Charger for over
24 hours to charge the clock’s rechargeable lithium
battery. Then perform the date/time setting before
using the camcorder.
MENU Button
SET/SELECT Button
+, – Button
Power Lamp
Power Switch
Note that the camcorder can be used without setting
the date/time.
NOTE:
Lock Button
Even if you select “CLOCK ADJ.”, if the parameter is
not highlighted, the camcorder’s internal clock
continues to operate. Once you move the highlight
bar to the first date/time parameter (month), the
clock stops. When you finish setting the minute and
press SET/SELECT, the date and time begin
operation from the date and time you have just set.
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
WI PE / FADER
3 Press MENU. The Menu
OFF
FADER–WH I TE
FADER–BLACK
FADER–B .W
Screen appears.
WI PE–CORNER
WI PE–WI NDOW
WI PE–SL I DE
WI PE–DOOR
WI PE–SCROLL
WI PE–SHUTTER
CAMERA DISPLAY
4 Press + or – to select
ON SCREEN
DATE / T I ME
T I ME CODE
CLOCK
–
–
–
LCD / TV
AUTO
“n DISPLAY”, and press
SET/SELECT. The CAMERA
DISPLAY Menu appears.
OFF
DEC 2 5'0 3
5 : 3 0 PM
ADJ .
5 Press + or – to select
“CLOCK ADJ.”, and press
SET/SELECT. The
RETURN
parameter for “Month” is highlighted.
CAMERA DISPLAY
6 Press + or – to input the
month, and press SET/
SELECT. Repeat to input
the day, year, hour and
minute.
CLOCK
ADJ .
DEC 2 5'0 3
5 : 3 0 PM
7 Press + or – to select
“BRETURN”, and press
SET/SELECT twice. The Menu Screen closes.
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Approximate recording time
Recording mode
Loading A Cassette
/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or
eject a cassette.
Tape
SP
30 min.
LP
30 min.
45 min.
60 min.
80 min.
60 min.
80 min.
90 min.
1 Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the
direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette
holder cover open until it locks. The cassette
holder opens automatically.
120 min.
To switch the recording mode, refer to pages 31 and
34.
● Do not touch internal components.
NOTES:
2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE”
● It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to
open. Do not apply force.
to close the cassette holder.
● Be sure to press only the section labelled
“PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder;
touching other parts may cause your finger to
get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in
injury or product damage.
● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder
does not open, close the cassette holder cover and
try again. If the cassette holder still does not open,
turn the camcorder off then on again.
● If the tape does not load properly, open the
cassette holder cover fully and remove the
cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again.
● When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a
cold place to a warm environment, wait a short
time before opening the cassette holder cover.
camcorder.
● Even when the camcorder is switched off, a
cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the
cassette holder is closed with the camcorder
switched off, however, it may not recede. It is
recommended to turn the power on before
loading or unloading.
● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely
before closing the cassette holder cover.
● When the battery 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.
Cassette holder cover
Cassette holder
● When resuming recording, once you open the
cassette holder cover a blank portion will be
recorded on the tape or a previously recorded
scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of
whether the cassette holder came out or not. See
“Recording From The Middle Of A Tape”
(੬ pg. 19).
Make sure the
window side is
facing out.
Erase protection tab
PUSH HERE
OPEN/EJECT Switch
To protect valuable recordings…
Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape
in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the tape
from being recorded over. To record on this tape,
slide the tab back to “REC” before loading it.
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To protect valuable files (available only for SD
Memory Card)…
Loading A Memory Card
/Unloading A Memory Card
Write/erase protection tab
The provided memory card is already inserted in the
camcorder at the time of purchase.
Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the
memory card in the direction of “LOCK”. This
prevents the memory card from being recorded over.
To record on this memory card, slide the tab back to
the position opposite to “LOCK” before loading it.
Card Cover
NOTES:
● Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked
Clipped edge
“
“
” or MultiMediaCards marked
”.
● 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. 30)
Memory card
Label
ATTENTION:
Do not insert or remove the memory card while the
camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the
memory card to be corrupted or cause the
camcorder to become unable to recognize whether
or not the card is installed.
1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.
2 Open the card cover.
3 To load a memory card, firmly insert it with 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.
4 Close the card cover.
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VIDEO RECORDING
NOTES:
Basic Recording
NOTE:
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed
below:
● The image will not appear simultaneously on the
LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during
Interface Shooting. (੬ pg. 18)
5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off
push back and pull out the viewfinder again or
close and re-open the LCD monitor.
● Power (੬ pg. 10)
● Loading A Cassette (੬ pg. 15)
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
Power Lamp
● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:
• When power is supplied from a battery: the
“
” battery indicator is displayed. (੬ pg. 80)
• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the
” battery indicator does not appear.
“
● When a blank portion is left between recorded
scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted
and errors may occur when editing the tape. To
avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle
Of A Tape” (੬ pg. 19).
Recording Start/
Stop Button
Power Switch
● To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off,
੬ pg. 31, 37.
● To record in LP (Long Play) mode, ੬ pg. 31, 34.
● For other notes, ੬ pg. 64.
Tape Remaining Time
Lock Button
Approximate tape remaining time appears on the
display. “– h – – m” means the camcorder is
calculating the remaining time. When the remaining
time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts
blinking.
Tally Lamp
(Lights while recording is in
progress.)
0
h
25
m
Lens Cover (Slide up the
lens cover to protect the
lens when the camcorder is
not in use.)
–h––m
(Now calculating)
1h 0m
0h59m
0h 1m
0h 3m
0h 0m
0h 2m
1 Slide down the lens cover.
(Blinking)
(Blinking)
(Blinking)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
● The power lamp lights and the camcorder
enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is
displayed.
5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button. The tally lamp lights and “T REC”
appears on the display while recording is in
progress.
6 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button again. The camcorder re-enters the
Record-Standby mode.
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VIDEO RECORDING (cont.)
Zooming
Journalistic Shooting
Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous
change in image magnification.
In some situations, different
shooting angles may provide
more dramatic results. Hold
the camcorder in the desired
position and tilt the LCD
monitor in the most
convenient direction. It can
rotate 270º (90º downward,
180º upward).
Zoom In
Turn the Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring
towards “T”.
Zoom Out
Turn the Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring
towards “W”.
● The further you turn the Power Zoom Ring, the
quicker the zoom action.
Interface Shooting
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
The person you shoot
can view himself/
herself in the LCD
monitor, and you can
even shoot yourself
while viewing your
own image in the LCD
monitor.
Self Recording
1
x
W
T
10
x
W
T
20
xW
T
40
xW
T
1) Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180º
so that it faces forward.
Digital zoom zone
● When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an
angle of over approx. 105º, the monitor image
is inverted vertically. If the viewfinder is pulled
out at that time, it also switches on.
10
x
W
T
10X (optical) zoom zone
Approximate zoom ratio
2) Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when
self-recording) and start recording.
● During Interface Shooting, the monitor image
and indications do not appear inverted as they
would when viewing a mirror.
NOTES:
● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming.
In this case, set the zoom while in Record-
Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus
(੬ pg. 43), then zoom in or out in Record mode.
can be switched to 10X magnification using the
optical zoom. (੬ pg. 35)
● Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through
Digital image processing, and is therefore called
Digital Zoom.
● During Digital zoom, the quality of image may
suffer.
● Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/
MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
● Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2”) to
the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom
Ring is set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE
MACRO” in MANUAL Menu on page 36.
● For other notes, ੬ pg. 64.
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Time Code
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
During recording, a time code is recorded on the
tape. This code is to confirm the location of the
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time
code begins counting from “00:00:00”
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (੬ pg. 21)
to find the spot at which you want to start
recording, then engage the Still Playback mode.
(੬ pg. 20)
2) Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch, then start recording.
(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the
end of a previously recorded scene, the time code
continues from the last time code number.
To perform Random Assemble Editing (੬ pg. 58 –
61), time code is necessary. If during recording a
blank portion is left partway through the tape, the
time code is interrupted. When recording is
resumed, the time code starts counting up again
from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may
record the same time codes as those existing in a
previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform
“Recording From The Middle Of A Tape” (੬ pg. 19)
in the following cases;
NOTES:
● The time code cannot be reset.
● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time
code indication does not move smoothly.
● The time code is displayed only when “TIME
CODE” is set to “ON”. (੬ pg. 38)
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape
Time code
00:00:00
Time code Time code
05:43:21 00:00:00
● When shooting again after playing back a
recorded tape.
● When power shuts off during shooting.
● When a tape is removed and re-inserted during
shooting.
Already
recorded scene
Newlyrecorded
scene
Blank
Tape
● When shooting using a partially recorded tape.
● When shooting on a blank portion located
partway through the tape.
Shooting start Shooting stop Shooting start
point
point point
● When shooting again after shooting a scene then
opening/closing the cassette holder cover.
Proper recording
Display
Frames are not displayed
during recording.
Time code
00:00:00
Time code Time code
05:43:21 05:44:00
Minutes
Seconds
Already
recorded scene
New
scene
Tape
Latest scene
Frames
(30 frames = 1 second)
12 : 34 : 24
Shooting start Shooting start Shooting start
point point point
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VIDEO PLAYBACK
● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:
• When power is supplied from a battery: the
” battery indicator is displayed. (੬ pg. 80)
• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the
” battery indicator does not appear.
Normal Playback
“
VOL. +/– Button
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
“
● When the S/AV/Editing cable is connected to the
S/AV connector, the sound is not heard from the
speaker.
Play/Pause Button
(4/9)
To control the speaker volume…
Press VOL. + to turn up the volume, or VOL. – to
turn down the volume.
Power Switch
Still Playback
Pauses during video playback.
1) Press 4/9 during playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9 again.
● If still playback continues for more than about
3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is
automatically engaged.
Lock Button
Speaker
Stop Button (8)
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring
● When 4/9 is pressed, the image may not
pause immediately while the camcorder
stabilizes the still image.
(3/5)
MENU Button
SET/SELECT
Button
1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 15)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
4 To start playback, press 4/9.
5 To stop playback, press 8.
● During Stop mode, turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH
Ring to the left (3) to rewind, or to the right
NOTES:
● Clean the video heads using an optional dry
cleaning cassette when:
• No picture during playback.
• Blocks of noise appear during playback.
For details, ੬ pg. 71.
● If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power
is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off
automatically. To turn on again, set the Power
Switch to “OFF”, then to “P”.
● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD
monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV.
(੬ pg. 22)
● You can also view the playback picture on the
LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed
against the camcorder body.
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7 Press + or – to select
“EXECUTE”, and
press SET/SELECT.
● The “BLANK
Shuttle Search
Allows high-speed search in either direction during
video playback.
1) During playback, turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH
Ring to the right (5) for forward search, or to
the left (3) for reverse search.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.
● During playback, turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH
Ring to the right (5) or to the left (3) and
hold it. The search continues as long as you
hold the ring. Once you release the ring,
normal playback resumes.
BLANK SEARCH
PUSH "STOP" BUTON
TO CANCEL
SEARCH”
indication appears
and the camcorder
automatically starts
reverse or forward search, then stops at the
spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before
the beginning of the detected blank portion.
● To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8.
NOTES:
during Shuttle Search. This is not a
malfunction.
● In step 7, 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, particularly on the left
side of the screen.
● Blank Search does not work if “HEAD CLEANING
REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE” has
appeared with the tape.
● If the beginning or end of the tape is reached
during Blank Search, the camcorder stops
automatically.
● A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of
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.
Blank Search
Helps you find where you should start recording in
the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption.
(੬ pg. 19)
1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 15)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Slow-Motion Playback
Frame-By-Frame Playback
Playback Zoom
Playback Special Effects
Available only with the remote control (provided).
(੬ pg. 55)
4 Press MENU. The
V I DEO
SOUND MODE– STEREO
Menu Screen appears.
1 2b i t MODE– SOUND
1
SYNCHRO
–
–
0 . 0
5 Press + or – to select
“t”, and press SET/
SELECT. The VIDEO
Menu appears.
REC MODE
COPY– OFF
NAV I . DEL .
BLANK SRCH
S / AV I NPUT
–
OFF
RETURN
V I DEO
6 Press + or – to select
“BLANK SRCH”, and
press SET/SELECT.
The Sub Menu
SOUND MODE– STEREO
1 2b i t MODE– SOUND
1
SYNCHRO
–
–
0 . 0
REC MODE
COPY–OFF
NAV I . DEL
appears.
BLANK SRCH
EXECUTE
S / AV I NPUT –RETURN
RETURN
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To choose whether or not the following displays
appear on the connected TV…
● Date/Time
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.
(੬ pg. 31, 41)
Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn
on/off the date indication.
Connections To A TV Or VCR
These are some basic types of connections. When
making the connections, refer also to your VCR and
TV instruction manuals.
● Time Code
To S/AV connector
Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”.
(੬ pg. 31, 41)
● Indications other than date/time and time code
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
(੬ pg. 31, 41)
S/AV/Editing cable
Connector
(provided)
Cover****
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the
battery pack. (੬ pg. 11)
● To monitor the picture and sound from the
camcorder without inserting a tape or memory
card, set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “A” or
“M”, then set your TV to the appropriate input
mode.
A
B
C
D
E
● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound
when the camcorder is turned on.
● If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially
shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the
TV as interference will occur in the camcorder
playback picture.
● While the S/AV/Editing cable is connected to the
S/AV connector, sound cannot be heard from the
speaker.
VCR
A Not connected
B Black to S-VIDEO IN*
C Yellow to VIDEO IN**
D White to AUDIO L IN***
E Red to AUDIO R IN***
TV
● How to connect the S/AV/Editing cable...
•Insert the cable straight into the S/AV
connector.
*
Connect when your TV/VCR has S-VIDEO IN
and A/V input connectors. In this case, it is not
necessary to connect the yellow video cable.
•To disconnect the S/AV/Editing cable, pull the
cable straight out.
** Connect when your TV/VCR has only A/V input
connectors.
To S/AV connector
*** Not required for watching still images only.
**** When connecting the cable, open the cover.
1 Make sure all units are turned off.
2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown
in the illustration.
S/AV/Editing cable
(provided)
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 TV.
5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the
TV to its VIDEO mode.
D.S.C. RECORDING
A
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.
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NOTE:
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed
below:
E
B
C
D
● Power (੬ pg. 10)
A Image Size (੬ pg. 39, 78)
B Shooting Icon (੬ pg. 78)
C Card Icon (੬ pg. 78)
● Loading A Memory Card (੬ pg. 16)
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
D Picture Quality (੬ pg. 39, 78)
E Remaining Number Of Shots (੬ pg. 78)
Power Switch
NOTES:
● Even if “DIS” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 36), the
Stabilizer will be disabled.
● If Snapshot recording is not possible, “O”
blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.
● If Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 33) is
engaged, certain modes of Program AE with
special effects are disabled during Snapshot
recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.
● If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes
when the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” 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
when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to
“MEMORY”.
● When the S/AV/Editing cable is connected to the
S/AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard
from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the
tape.
Lock Button
SNAPSHOT Button
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
5 Press SNAPSHOT. The “O” indication
appears while the snapshot is being taken.
● Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode
with no frame.
● Still images taken are compliant to DCF (Design
rule for Camera File system). They do not have any
compatibility with devices which are not
compliant to DCF.
● To delete unwanted still images, refer to
“Deleting Files” (੬ pg. 28).
● When you do not want to hear the shutter
sound, set “BEEP” to “OFF”. (੬ pg. 31, 37)
● To change the Image Size and/or Picture
Quality, ੬ pg. 31, 39.
Snapshot mode with no
frame
There is the sound of a
shutter closing.
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D.S.C. PLAYBACK
NOTES:
Normal Playback Of Images
Images shot with the camcorder are automatically
numbered, then stored in numerical order in the
memory card. You can view the stored images, one
at a time, much like flipping through a photo album.
● Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a
low-numbered one, this will not overwrite an
existing image, because new images are
automatically stored after the last-recorded one.
● Images shot in a file size other than “640 x 480”,
“1024 x 768”, “1280 x 960” and “1600 x 1200”
with another devices will be displayed thumbnail
images. These thumbnail images cannot be
transferred to a PC.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
● Images shot with devices (such as JVC GR-
DVM70) that are not compatible with DCF cannot
FILE!” will be displayed.
Play/Pause Button
(4/9)
Power Switch
Playback Zoom
Available only with the remote control (provided).
(੬ pg. 55)
Lock Button
Stop Button (8)
Auto Playback Of Images
You can run through all the images stored in
memory card automatically.
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring (3/5)
1 Perform steps 1 – 6 in “Normal Playback Of
INFO Button
Images”.
2 Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback.
● If you turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the
displayed in descending order.
SET/SELECT
Button
● If you turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the
right (5) during Auto Playback, files are
displayed in ascending order.
1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 16)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3 To end Auto Playback, press 8.
3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
[For Normal Playback]
To display the next image
[For Auto Playback]
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
Image playback screen (IMAGE)
viewfinder fully.
● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or
SOUND) which has been played back at the
last time is displayed.
100-0013
5 If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,
੬ pg. 25) or the digital sound playback
100-0014
(SOUND, ੬ pg. 25) screen appears, press SET/
6 Press + or – to select “IMAGE”, and press SET/
SELECT. The image playback screen (IMAGE)
appears.
100-0015
7 Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left
(3) to display the previous file. Turn the
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to
display the next file.
100-0016
● Pressing INFO gives you details on the
displayed file. (੬ pg. 26)
● You can also look for the desired file using
Index Screen. (੬ pg. 26)
● You can turn off the on-screen playback
display. (੬ pg. 26)
To display the previous image
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Playback Of Video Clips
Playback Of Digital Sound Effects
You can view video clips (੬ pg. 48) stored in the
12 sound effects are pre-stored in the provided
memory card. You can listen to the sound effects
stored in the memory card. The sound effects can be
also dubbed onto a tape. (੬ pg. 46)
memory card.
1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 16)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
EXPLOSION
SIREN
Explosion
Siren
3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
LAUGHTER
RACE CAR
DOOR BELL
BUZZER
FANFARE
APPLAUSE
CHEERS
BOING
SCREAM
JEERS
Laughter
Racing car
Door bell
Buzzer
Fanfare
Applause
Cheers
Booing
Scream
Jeers
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or
SOUND) which has been played back at the
last time is displayed.
5 If the image playback (IMAGE) or the digital
sound playback (SOUND) screen appears, press
appears.
6 Press + or – to select
E-MAIL CLIP
“E-MAIL CLIP”, and press
SET/SELECT. The video
clip playback screen
1 Load the provided memory card. (੬ pg. 16)
(E-MAIL CLIP) appears.
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
7 Turn the SHUTTLE
3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
SEARCH Ring to the left
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
(3) to select the previous file. Turn the
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to
select the next file.
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or
SOUND) which has been played back at the
last time is displayed.
● Pressing INFO gives you details on the
displayed file. (੬ pg. 26)
● You can also look for the desired file using
Index Screen. (੬ pg. 26)
5 If the image playback (IMAGE) or the video clip
playback (E-MAIL CLIP) screen appears, press
SET/SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen
appears.
8 To start playback, press 4/9.
9 To stop playback, press 8.
6 Press + or – to select
SOUND
“SOUND”, and press SET/
SELECT. The digital sound
playback screen (SOUND)
appears.
7 To play back the sound
effect, press 4/9.
● All the sounds are played back in ascending
order.
NOTES:
● In the digital sound playback screen,
• Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left
(3) to select the previous file. Turn the
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to
select the next file.
• Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed
file. (੬ pg. 26)
● You can also look for the desired file using Index
Screen. (੬ pg. 26)
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D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)
Information Screen
Index Playback Of Files
You can view several different files stored in the
memory card at a time. This browsing capability
makes it easy to locate a particular file you want.
FOLDER
F I LE
: 1 0 0 JVCGR
: DVC0 0 0 1 0
OCT 03 03
:
DATE
S I ZE
QUAL I TY : F I NE
PROTECT : OFF
: 1 0 2 4X7 6 8
1 For Index Playback of image files, perform 1 – 6
in “Normal Playback Of Images” (੬ pg. 24).
● Press the INFO Button again to close the
For Index Playback of video clip files, perform
1 – 6 in “Playback Of Video Clips” (੬ pg. 25).
For Index Playback of sound files, perform 1 – 6
in “Playback Of Digital Sound Effects”
(੬ pg. 25).
Information Screen.
NOTE:
With images shot with other devices or processed on
a PC, “QUALITY: – – –” will be displayed.
2 Press INDEX. The Index Screen of the selected
type of file appears.
Removing On-Screen Display
Selected file
Index number
1 Perform steps 1 – 6 in “Normal Playback Of
Images” (੬ pg. 24).
Index Screen
2
5
8
3
1
4
7
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
3 Press + or – to select “DISPLAY”, and press SET/
6
9
SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.
4 Press + or – to select “OFF”, and press SET/
SELECT. The operation mode indicator, folder/file
number and battery indicator (
) disappear.
3 Press + or – to move the frame to the desired file.
● Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left
(3) to display the previous page. Turn the
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to
display the next page.
● To display the indicators again, select “ON”.
Operation mode indicator
Folder/file number
100-0013
4 Press SET/SELECT. The selected file is displayed.
● Pressing INFO gives you details on the
displayed file. (See below.)
MENU
D I SPLAY OFF
ON
Viewing File Information
Battery indicator
You can get the relevant file information by pressing
Playback.
FOLDER
FILE
DATE
SIZE
:
:
:
:
Folder name (੬ pg. 29)
File name (੬ pg. 29)
Date the file was made
Image size (IMAGE/E-MAIL CLIP
only)
QUALITY
TIME
:
:
Picture quality (IMAGE only)
Playback time (E-MAIL CLIP/SOUND
only)
PROTECT
:
When set to “ON”, the file is
protected from accidental erasure.
(੬ pg. 27)
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To protect the currently displayed file
Protecting Files
The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental
erasure of files.
9 Press + or – to select
MENU
“CURRENT”, and press
PROTECT
CURRENT
PROT . ALL
CANC . ALL
SET/SELECT. The
PROTECT screen appears.
RETURN
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
10 Turn the SHUTTLE
SEARCH Ring to the left
(3) or to the right (5)
to select the desired file.
Power Switch
11 Press + or – to select
“EXECUTE”, and press
SET/SELECT.
PROTECT
PROTECTED
RETURN
● To cancel protection,
select “RETURN”.
● Repeat steps 10 and 11
for all files you want to
protect.
Lock Button
To protect all files stored in the memory
card
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring (3/5)
MENU Button
SET/SELECT Button
9 Press + or – to select “PROT.ALL”, and press SET/
+, – Button
SELECT. The PROTECT screen appears.
10 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press
SET/SELECT.
● To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.
NOTES:
● If the “
” mark appears, the currently displayed
file is protected.
● When the memory card is initialized or corrupted,
even protected files are deleted. If you do not want
to lose important files, transfer them to a PC and
save them.
1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 16)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
To Remove Protection
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 8 in
“Protecting Files” in the left column.
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or
SOUND) which has been played back at the
last time is displayed.
To remove protection from the currently
displayed file
If you want to select another type of file, go to
step 5.
If not, go to step 7.
9 Press + or – to select “CURRENT”, and press SET/
SELECT. The PROTECT screen appears.
10 Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left
(3) or to the right (5) to select the desired
file.
5 Press SET/SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen
appears.
6 Press + or – to select the desired type of file, and
11 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press
press SET/SELECT.
SET/SELECT.
7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
● Repeat steps 10 and 11 for all files you want to
remove protection.
8 Press + or – to select
MENU
“PROTECT”, and press
PROTECT
DELETE
SET/SELECT. The Sub
Menu appears.
DPOF
NO . RESET
FORMAT
D I SPLAY
END
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)
7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
To remove protection from all files stored
in the memory card
8 Press + or – to select “DELETE”, and press SET/
SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.
9 Press + or – to select “CANC.ALL”, and press
SET/SELECT. The PROTECT screen appears.
To delete the currently displayed file
10 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press
9 Press + or – to select
SET/SELECT.
MENU
“CURRENT”, and press
● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
DELETE
CURRENT
ALL
SET/SELECT. The DELETE
screen appears.
RETURN
10 Turn the SHUTTLE
SEARCH Ring to the left
(3) or to the right (5)
to select the desired file.
Deleting Files
Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a
time or all at once.
11 Press + or – to select
“EXECUTE”, and press
SET/SELECT.
DELETE
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
DELETE?
● To cancel deletion,
select “RETURN”.
● Repeat steps 10 and 11
for all files you want to
delete.
EXECUTE
RETURN
Power Switch
NOTE:
If the “
” mark appears, the selected file is
protected and cannot be deleted.
Lock Button
To delete all files stored in the memory
9 Press + or – to select “ALL”, and press SET/
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring (3/5)
SELECT. The DELETE screen appears.
SET/SELECT
Button
MENU Button
+, – Button
10 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press
SET/SELECT.
● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.
NOTES:
delete them, remove protection first.
● Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored.
Check files before deleting.
1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 16)
CAUTION:
Do not remove the memory card or perform any
other operation (such as turning off the
camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use
the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger, as the
memory card may be corrupted if the battery
becomes exhausted during deletion. If the
memory card becomes corrupted, initialize it.
(੬ pg. 30)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or
SOUND) which has been played back at the
last time is displayed.
If you want to select another type of file, go to
step 5.
If not, go to step 7.
5 Press SET/SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen
appears.
6 Press + or – to select the desired type of file, and
press SET/SELECT.
EN
Resetting The File Name
Setting Print Information (DPOF
Setting)
(Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to
support future systems such as automatic printing.
You can select one of the 2 print information settings
Still Images (One Print For Each)” or “To Print By
Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints”.
By resetting the file name, a new folder will be
made. The new files you are going to make will be
stored in the new folder. It is convenient to separate
only for Image and video clip files.)
1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 16)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
NOTES:
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
● If you load a memory card already set as shown
below in a printer compatible with DPOF, it will
make prints of the selected still images
automatically.
viewfinder fully.
● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or
SOUND) which has been played back at the
last time is displayed.
● To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them
to a memory card. (੬ pg. 53)
5 If the digital sound playback (SOUND,
(੬ pg. 25)) screen appears, press SET/SELECT.
The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.
6 Press + or – to select the desired type of file
(IMAGE or E-MAIL CLIP), and press SET/SELECT.
The image or video clip playback screen (IMAGE
or E-MAIL CLIP) appears.
1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 16)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
8 Press + or – to select “NO. RESET”, and press
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
SET/SELECT. The NO. RESET screen appears.
viewfinder fully.
● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or
SOUND) which has been played back at the
last time is displayed.
9 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET/
SELECT. The new folder (such as “101JVCGR”)
will be made and the file made of the next shot
starts from DVC00001.
5 If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,
੬ pg. 25) or the digital sound playback
Folder and File names
(SOUND, ੬ pg. 25) screen appears, press SET/
SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.
Each time shooting takes place, a file name is made
using a number which is larger by one than the
largest number of the file names which are in use.
Even if you delete an image or video clip file with a
number in the middle of range, the number will not
be used for a new shot; a gap will remain in the
numerical sequence. If the file name reaches
DVC09999, a new folder (such as “101JVCGR”) will
be made and the file name will start again from
DVC00001.
6 Press + or – to select “IMAGE”, and press SET/
SELECT. The image playback screen (IMAGE)
appears.
7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
8 Press + or – to select
MENU
“DPOF”, and press SET/
DPOF
CURRENT
ALL
RESET
RETURN
SELECT. The Sub Menu
appears.
1
9 Press + or – to select
“ALL 1”, and press SET/
SELECT. The DPOF screen
appears.
10 Press + or – to select
“EXECUTE”, and press
SET/SELECT. The normal
playback screen appears.
● To cancel selection,
select “RETURN”.
DPOF
ALL1?
EXECUTE
RETURN
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D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)
To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number
Initializing A Memory Card
You can initialize a memory card anytime.
After initializing, all files and data stored in the
memory card, including those which have been
protected, are cleared.
Of Prints
1 Perform steps 1 – 8 in “To Print All Still Images
(One Print For Each)” (੬ pg. 29).
2 Press + or – to select
DPOF
“CURRENT”, and press
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
SET/SELECT. The DPOF
screen appears.
2 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
SHEETS
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
0 0
RETURN
3 Turn the SHUTTLE
3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
SEARCH Ring to the left
(3) or to the right (5)
to select the desired file.
viewfinder fully.
4 Press MENU. The Menu
MENU
Screen appears.
4 Press + or – to select the number indication (00),
PROTECT
DELETE
DPOF
and press SET/SELECT.
NO . RESET
FORMAT
D I SPLAY
END
5 Select the number of prints
DPOF
by pressing + to increase
the number, or – to
FORMAT
5 Press + or – to select
SHEETS
decrease the number, and
“FORMAT”, and press
0 5
ERASE ALL
EX I ST I NG DATA?
press SET/SELECT.
SET/SELECT. The FORMAT
screen appears.
● Repeat steps 3 through 5
for the desired number
of prints.
EXECUTE
RETURN
6 Press + or – to select
“EXECUTE”, and press
● The number of prints can be set up to 15.
● To correct the number of prints, select the
image again and change the number.
SET/SELECT. The memory
card is initialized.
● When initialization is finished, “NO IMAGES
STORED”, “NO E-MAIL CLIP STORED” or
“NO SOUND STORED” appears.
● To cancel initialization, select “RETURN”.
6 Press + or – to select
DPOF
“RETURN”, and press SET/
SELECT. The “SAVE?”
appears.
EXECUTE
CANCEL
● If you did not change
CAUTION:
any settings in step 3
Do not perform any other operation (such as
turning off the camcorder) during initialization.
Also, be sure to use the provided AC Power
Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may be
corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during
initialization. If the memory card becomes
corrupted initialize it.
through 5, the Menu
Screen reappears.
7 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE” to save the
setting you have just made, and press SET/
SELECT.
● To cancel selection, select “CANCEL”.
To Reset The Number Of Prints
1 Perform steps 1 – 8 in “To Print All Still Images
(One Print For Each)” (੬ pg. 29).
2 Press + or – to select “RESET”, and press SET/
SELECT. The DPOF screen appears.
3 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET/
SELECT. The normal playback screen appears.
● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
● The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still
images.
CAUTION:
While performing the above, never disconnect
power, as this may cause the memory card to be
corrupted.
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MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
Menus without Sub Menus
— v WIPE/FADER, r PROGRAM AE,
p EXPOSURE, u W. BALANCE
Changing The Menu Settings
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-
screen menu system that simplifies many of the
more detailed camcorder settings. (੬ pg. 32 – 41)
1) Press + or – to select the desired parameter.
Example: r PROGRAM AE Menu
PROGRAM AE
OFF
Selected menu icon blinks.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
N I GHTALIVE
SHUTTER
SHUTTER
SPORTS
SNOW
SPOTLIGHT
TWILIGHT
Power Switch
Selected parameter
WI PE / FADER
OFF
2) Press SET/SELECT.
Selection is complete. The
Menu Screen returns.
● Repeat the procedure if
you wish to set other
FADER–WH I TE
FADER–BLACK
FADER–B .W
WI PE–CORNER
WI PE–WI NDOW
WI PE–SL I DE
WI PE–DOOR
WI PE–SCROLL
WI PE–SHUTTER
Lock Button
function menus.
3) Press SET/SELECT again.
The Menu Screen closes.
MENU Button
SET/SELECT Button
+, – Button
Menus with Sub Menus
— m CAMERA, q MANUAL, s SYSTEM,
n CAMERA DISPLAY, o DSC, t VIDEO,
press SET/SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.
Example: m CAMERA Menu
Selected function
1 For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:
● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”
or “MEMORY”.
CAMERA
REC MODE
–
SOUND MODE– 1 2b i
t
ZOOM
–
–
–
4 0 x
● Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
SNAP MODE
GA I N UP
FULL
AUTO
Selected menu icon blinks.
A
NAV I GAT I ON– MANUAL
For Video Playback Menus:
RETURN
● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
● Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
● For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to “D.S.C.
PLAYBACK” (੬ pg. 24).
2) Press + or – to select the
desired parameter.
Sub Menu
CAMERA
REC MODE
–
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
RETURN
3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
CAMERA
3) Press SET/SELECT.
Selection is complete.
● Repeat the procedure if
you wish to set other
function menus.
Menu Screen for Video
and D.S.C. Recording
Menu
Menu Screen for Video
Playback Menu
REC MODE
–
SOUND MODE– 1 2b i
t
ZOOM
–
–
–
4 0 x
SNAP MODE
GA I N UP
FULL
AUTO
A
NAV I GAT I ON– MANUAL
V I DEO
WI PE / FADER
OFF
SOUND MODE– STEREO
1 2b i
t
MODE– SOUND
1
FADER–WH I TE
FADER–BLACK
FADER–B .W
WI PE–CORNER
WI PE–WI NDOW
WI PE–SL I DE
WI PE–DOOR
WI PE–SCROLL
WI PE–SHUTTER
RETURN
SYNCHRO
–
–
0 .
0
REC MODE
COPY– OFF
NAV I . DEL .
BLANK SRCH
S / AV I NPUT
–
OFF
RETURN
4 Press + or – to select the desired function, and
press SET/SELECT. The selected function menu
appears.
5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the
selected function.
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RECORDING MENUS
WI PE / FADER
4) Press SET/SELECT. The
Menu Screen returns.
● Repeat the procedure if
you wish to set other
OFF
FADER–WH I TE
FADER–BLACK
FADER–B .W
WI PE–CORNER
WI PE–WI NDOW
WI PE–SL I DE
WI PE–DOOR
WI PE–SCROLL
WI PE–SHUTTER
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.
function menus.
5) Press SET/SELECT again.
The Menu Screen closes.
IMPORTANT:
Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with
certain modes of Program AE with special effects.
selected, its indicator blinks in blue or goes out.
NOTES:
● The “m” settings are effective when the Power
menu settings can be changed only when the
Power Switch is set to “M”.
Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started
or stopped.
● The “q” settings are effective only when the
Power Switch is set to “M”.
● The “s” functions which are set when the Power
Switch is set to “M” are also applied when the
Power Switch is set to “P”.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
2 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
● The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are
effective even when the Power Switch is set to
“A”. However, the menu settings can be changed
only when the Power Switch is set to “M”.
● The date indication can also be turned on/off by
pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote
control (provided). (੬ pg. 22, 50, 59)
3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
4 Set “v” to the desired mode. (੬ pg. 31)
● The selected effect indicator appears.
5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start or
stop recording. The selected Fade-in/out or
Wipe-in/out effect works.
To deactivate the selected effect…
Select “OFF” in step 4.
NOTES:
● You can select other effects for “v” during
recording.
● You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by
pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop
Button.
WIPE/FADER
(Factory-preset: OFF)
OFF: Disables effects.
FADER–WHITE: Fade in or out with a white
screen.
FADER–BLACK: Fade in or out with a black
screen.
FADER–B.W: Fade in to a color screen from a
black and white screen, or fade out from color to
black and white.
WIPE – CORNER: Wipe in on a black screen
from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe
out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black
screen.
WIPE – WINDOW: The scene starts in the
center of a black screen and wipes in toward the
corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually
wiping out to the center.
WIPE – SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or
wipe out from left to right.
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WIPE – DOOR: Wipe in as the two halves of a
black screen open to the left and right, revealing the
scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears
from left and right to cover the scene.
● During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the
camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a
tripod is recommended.
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.
WIPE – SCROLL: The scene wipes in from the
bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out
from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.
SHUTTER 1/100: The shutter speed is fixed at
1/100th of a second. The flickering that occurs when
shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor
lamp is reduced.
WIPE – SHUTTER: Wipe in from the center of
a black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe
out from the top and bottom toward the center
leaving a black screen.
SPORTS
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.
Program AE With Special Effects
IMPORTANT:
Some modes of Program AE with special effects
cannot be used with certain Wipe/Fader effects.
(੬ pg. 32) If an unusable mode is selected, the
indicator of Wipe/Fader effects blinks or goes out.
SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may
otherwise appear too dark when shooting in
extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects that
may otherwise appear too bright when shooting
under extremely strong direct lighting such as
spotlights.
the Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
3 Set “r” to the desired mode. (੬ pg. 31)
NOTE:
● The selected effect indicator appears.
“SPOTLIGHT” has the same effect as –3 with the
exposure control. (੬ pg. 44)
To deactivate the selected effect…
Select “OFF” in step 3.
TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more
natural. White Balance (੬ pg. 34, 45) is
NOTES:
automatically set to “ ”, but can be changed to
your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the
camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from
approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less than 10 m
(32 ft), adjust the focus manually. The flash does not
fire in this mode.
● Program AE with special effects can be changed
during recording or during Record-Standby.
● Some modes of Program AE with special effects
cannot be used during Night-Alive.
PROGRAM AE
(Factory-preset: OFF)
OFF: Deactivates Program AE with special effects.
NIGHTALIVE
Night-Alive (NIGHTALIVE)
would be under good natural lighting. The recorded
image may look as if it is strobing due to the slow
shutter speed.
● The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to
provide up to 30 times sensitivity.
● “ ” appears beside “
” while the shutter speed
is being automatically adjusted.
NOTES:
● During Night-Alive, the following functions or
settings cannot be activated and its indicator
blinks or goes out:
• Some modes of “Program AE With Special
Effects”.
• “GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu. (੬ pg. 35)
• “DIS” in MANUAL Menu. (੬ pg. 36)
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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint
Camera Menu
like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema
mode for a classic look.
MONOTONE: Like classic black and white
films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together
with the Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic
film” effect.
CAMERA
Recording mode
Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP)
depending on your preference.
CLASSIC FILM*: Gives recorded scenes a
strobe effect.
STROBE*: Your recording looks like a series of
SP: Standard Play
LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5
times the recording time.
(Factory-preset: SP)
consecutive snapshots.
MIRROR*: Creates a mirror image on the right
half of the screen, juxtaposed to the normal image
on the other half.
NOTES:
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
is set to “VIDEO”.
● Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 56) and Insert Editing
(੬ pg. 57) are possible on tapes recorded in the
SP mode.
● If the recording mode is switched during
recording, the playback picture will be blurred at
Exposure Control
mode on this camcorder be played back on this
camcorder.
● During playback of a tape recorded on another
camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there
may be momentary pauses in the sound.
EXPOSURE
For details, refer to “Exposure Control” (੬ pg. 44).
AUTO : Returns to automatic exposure control.
MANUAL : Makes the exposure control indicator
appear.
Sound mode
SOUND MODE
White Balance Adjustment
(Factory-preset: 12 bit)
12 bit: Enables video recording of stereo sound
on four separate channels, and is recommended
for use when performing Audio Dubbing.
(Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous
models)
W. BALANCE
For details, refer to “White Balance Adjustment”
(੬ pg. 45).
(Factory-preset: AUTO)
16 bit: Enables video recording of stereo sound
on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48
kHz mode of previous models)
AUTO: White balance is adjusted automatically.
MWB: Adjust the white balance manually
when shooting under various types of lighting.
FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.
CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.
HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of
lighting is used.
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Zooming
Gain up
ZOOM
(Factory-preset: 40X)
GAIN UP
(Factory-preset: AGC)
10X: When set to “10X” while using digital zoom,
the zoom magnification will reset to 10X since
digital zoom will be disengaged.
40X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By
digitally processing and magnifying images,
limit), to a maximum of 40X digital magnification.
200X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By
digitally processing and magnifying images,
zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom
limit), to a maximum of 200X digital
magnification.
OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no
picture brightness adjustment.
AGC: The overall appearance may be grainy, but
the image is bright.
AUTO
: The shutter speed is automatically
adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor
lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter
image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s
movements are not smooth or natural. The overall
appearance may be grainy. While the shutter
speed is being automatically adjusted, “
displayed.
” is
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
Navigation time
NAVIGATION
5SEC / 15SEC / 30SEC / 60SEC:
The captured image is stored in the memory card
as a thumbnail image when the recording time is
over the navigation time.
(Factory-preset: MANUAL)
Snapshot mode for video recording
For details on the procedure, refer to “Snapshot (For
Video Recording)” (੬ pg. 41). There is the sound
effect of a shutter closing.
SNAP MODE
(Factory-preset: FULL)
For example, “5SEC” is suitable to record short
scenes with the thumbnail images. (੬ pg. 47)
However, the stored thumbnail images may take
up a lot of memory. In this case, using the
memory card with large capacity is
FULL: Snapshot mode with no frame
NEGA: Nega mode
PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode
FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame
recommended.
MANUAL: Enables thumbnail images to be made
manually. (੬ pg. 47).
FULL
NEGA
PIN-UP
FRAME
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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)
5-Second Recording
Manual Menu
MANUAL
Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second
clips to keep the action moving. This function is
available only for video recording.
1 Set “5S” to “5S”. (੬ pg. 31)
● “5S” appears.
Digital Image Stabilization
To compensate for unstable images caused by
camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder
enters Record-Standby mode automatically.
● Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop
Button again within 5 seconds after recording
starts, Record-Standby mode is not engaged.
DIS
OFF / ON
NOTES:
(Factory-preset: ON)
3 To exit the 5S mode, select “OFF” in step 1.
To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording
mode…
● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand
shake is excessive, or under the following
conditions:
Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button
in step 2, select the desired Snapshot mode in
The camcorder records a 5-second still. When “5S”
is set to “Anim.”, this function is not available.
• When shooting subjects with vertical or
horizontal stripes.
• When shooting dark or dim subjects.
• When shooting subjects with excessive
backlighting.
• When shooting scenes with movement in
various directions.
• When shooting scenes with low-contrast
backgrounds.
5S
(Factory-preset: OFF)
OFF: Disables 5-Second Recording.
5S: Enables 5-Second Recording.
Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only. By
using an inanimate object and changing its
position between shots, you can record the
subject as though it is moving.
● Switch off this mode when recording with the
camcorder on a tripod.
● The “
” indicator blinks or goes out if the
Stabilizer cannot be used.
NOTE:
Self-Timer
When “5S” is set to “Anim.”, the 5-Second
Recording mode is not available. Animation
recording of a few frames only is taken instead.
For details, refer to “Self-Timer” (੬ pg. 42).
SELF-TIMER
(Factory-preset: OFF)
OFF / ON
Maximum telephoto setting
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in
focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless
there is a distance more than 1 m (3.3 ft) to the
subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum
telephoto setting.
TELE MACRO
(Factory-preset: OFF)
OFF: Disables the function.
ON: When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject
as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm
(2 ft).
NOTE:
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go
out of focus.
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Wide mode
WIDE MODE
OFF: Records with no change in the screen ratio.
For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio.
System Menu
SYSTEM
(Factory-preset: OFF)
CINEMA* : Inserts black bands at the top and
bottom of the screen. The
indicator appears.
Beep, melody and shutter sound
During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black
bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut
and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. When using
this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s
BEEP
(Factory-preset: MELODY)
OFF: Even though not heard while shooting,
shutter sound is recorded on the tape.
instruction manual. During playback/recording on
4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are
inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and
the image appears like a letter boxed 16:9 movie.
SQUEEZE* : For playback on TVs with an
aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image
to fit the screen without distortion. The
indicator appears. When using this mode, refer to
your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During
playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/
viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.
BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned
on or off, and at the beginning and end of
recording. It also activates the shutter sound
effect. (੬ pg. 23, 41)
when any operation is performed. It also activates
the shutter sound effect. (੬ pg. 23, 41)
Tally lamp setting
TALLY
(Factory-preset: ON)
D.WIDE* : The
indicator appears. The
OFF: The tally lamp remains off at all times.
ON: The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of
recording.
zoom range is extended beyond the maximum
optical zoom wide angle range. This mode’s wide
angle setting is equivalent to using a 0.7X wide
conversion lens. Zooming is possible from 0.7X to
a magnification set in CAMERA Menu. This mode
is suitable for shooting in a small room.
Remote control setting
For details, refer to “USING THE REMOTE
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
CONTROL UNIT” (੬ pg. 54).
REMOTE
(Factory-preset: ON)
OFF: Disables the remote control operations.
ON: Enables the remote control operations.
Wind cut
WIND CUT
(Factory-preset: OFF)
OFF: Disengages the function.
Automatic demonstration mode
Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE
with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm
how these functions operate. (੬ pg. 9)
ON
: Helps cut down on noise created by
wind. The “
” indicator appears. The quality of
the sound will change. This is normal.
DEMO MODE
(Factory-preset: ON)
OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take
place.
ON: Demonstrates certain functions such as
Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be
used to confirm how these functions operate.
Demonstration starts in the following cases:
•When the Menu Screen is closed after “DEMO
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 “A” or “M”.
Performing any operation during the
demonstration stops the demonstration
temporarily. If no operation is performed for more
than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will
resume.
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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)
NOTES:
Display Menu
cannot be turned on.
● “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the
camcorder power is turned off.
● If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions
will not be available. After viewing demo, set to
“OFF”.
CAMERA DISPLAY
Display setting
ON SCREEN
(Factory-preset: LCD/TV)
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.
Sound input
SOUND IN
MIC/AUX: Enables sound input from camcorder’s
stereo microphone, when Audio Dubbing
(੬ pg. 56) is executed. “MIC” or “AUX” appears
on the Audio Dubbing screen depending on the
sound input you use.
D.SOUND: Enables sound effect input recorded
on the provided memory card, when Audio
Dubbing (੬ pg. 56) is executed. “D.SOUND”
appears on the Audio Dubbing screen.
Date and time display setting
DATE/TIME
(Factory-preset: AUTO)
OFF: The date/time does not appear.
AUTO: Displays the date/time for approx.
5 seconds when the Power Switch is set from
“OFF” to “A” or “M”.
E-Mail Clip Recording
ON: The date/time is always displayed.
For details, refer to “E-Mail Clip Recording”
(੬ pg. 48).
E-CLIP REC
160 x 120 / 240 x 176
(Factory-preset: 240 x 176)
Time code setting
TIME CODE
(Factory-preset: OFF)
OFF: Time code is not displayed.
Priority setting
When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD
monitor is opened, you can select which one to use.
ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder
and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not
displayed during recording.
PRIORITY
(Factory-preset: LCD)
Clock adjustment
LCD: Allows you to use the LCD monitor.
FINDER: Allows you to use the viewfinder.
CLOCK ADJ.
Allows you to set the current date and time.
(੬ pg. 14)
Resetting menu settings
CAM RESET
EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset.
RETURN: Does not reset all settings to the factory-
preset.
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MultiMediaCard
DSC Menu
DSC
Image Size/Picture Quality
8 MB* 16 MB* 32 MB*
640 x 480/FINE
50
160
25
80
16
50
10
34
105
320
50
210
640
100
320
64
640 x 480/STANDARD
1024 x 768/FINE
Picture quality
The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best
match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are
available: FINE (
of quality).
1024 x 768/STANDARD
1280 x 960/FINE
160
32
) and STANDARD (
) (in order
1280 x 960/STANDARD
1600 x 1200/FINE
100
20
200
40
QUALITY
FINE / STANDARD
(Factory-preset: FINE)
1600 x 1200/STANDARD
68
135
*
Optional
NOTE:
** Provided (12 sound effects pre-stored)
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.
Recording media selection
REC SELECT
: When Snapshot recording is performed
with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to
(Factory-preset:
)
Image size
The Image Size mode can be selected to best match
your needs.
“VIDEO”, still images are recorded only onto the
tape.
IMAGE SIZE
640 x 480 / 1024 x 768 / 1280 x 960 /
1600 x 1200
(Factory-preset: 1280 x 960)
/
: When Snapshot recording is
performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set
to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded not only
onto the tape but also in the memory card
(640 x 480 pixels). In this mode, the “SNAP
MODE” selection in CAMERA Menu is also
applicable to memory card recording.
NOTE:
The settings can be changed only when the VIDEO/
MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
Approximate Number of Storable Images
Image Size/
Picture
Quality
SD Memory Card
8 MB** 8 MB* 16 MB* 32 MB* 64 MB*
640 x 480/
FINE
39
134
17
55
11
37
8
46
150
20
66
12
44
7
98
295
46
205
625
98
405
1215
190
605
120
405
78
640 x 480/
STANDARD
1024 x 768/
FINE
1024 x 768/
STANDARD
145
28
310
62
1280 x 960/
FINE
1280 x 960/
STANDARD
98
205
40
1600 x 1200
/FINE
18
1600 x 1200
/STANDARD
28
24
62
130
260
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PLAYBACK MENUS
NOTE:
Video Menu
VIDEO
“REC MODE” can be set when the Power Switch is
set to “P” or “M”.
Dubbing from tape to memory card
COPY
(Factory-preset: OFF)
Playback sound
OFF: Enables snapshots to be taken during tape
playback.
ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a
tape to a memory card. (੬ pg. 53)
During tape playback, the camcorder detects the
sound mode in which the recording was made, and
plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to
accompany your playback picture. According to the
menu access explanation on page 31, select
“SOUND MODE” or “12bit MODE” from the Menu
Screen and set it to the desired parameter.
Deleting thumbnail images
For details, refer to “To delete thumbnail images”
SOUND MODE
(Factory-preset: STEREO
: Sound is output on both “L” and “R”
)
(੬ pg. 47).
STEREO
NAVI.DEL.
IMAGE SEL. / TAPE SEL. / ALL / RETURN
channels in stereo.
SOUND L : Sound from the “L” channel is
output.
SOUND R : Sound from the “R” channel is
output.
Blank search
Helps find a blank portion of tape when you want to
record from the middle of a tape. (੬ pg. 21)
12bit MODE
(Factory-preset: SOUND 1)
BLANK SRCH
EXECUTE / RETURN
MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined
and output in stereo on both “L” and “R”
channels.
S-Video/AV input
S/AV INPUT
DV IN/OUT connector. (੬ pg. 52)
SOUND 1: Original sound is output on both “L”
and “R” channels in stereo.
(Factory-preset: OFF)
SOUND 2: Dubbed sound is output on both “L”
and “R” channels in stereo.
NOTES:
● The “SOUND MODE” setting is available for both
12-bit and 16-bit sound. (In previous models’
functions, “12-bit” is called “32 kHz” and “16-bit”
is called “48 kHz”.)
from the S/AV connector. (੬ pg. 50)
S.IN: Enables audio and S-video signal input from
the S/AV connector. (੬ pg. 50)
● The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in
which the recording was made during fast-forward
or rewind. During playback the sound mode is
displayed in the upper left corner.
System Menu
SYSTEM
Synchro adjustment
Each setting is linked with “s”, which appears
when the Power Switch is set to “M”. (੬ pg. 31) The
parameters are the same as in the description on
page 37.
For details, refer to “For More Accurate Editing”
(੬ pg. 61).
SYNCHRO
(Factory-preset: 0.0)
BEEP
OFF / BEEP / MELODY
TALLY
OFF / ON
REMOTE
OFF / ON
(Factory-preset: MELODY)
(Factory-preset: ON)
(Factory preset: ON)
(Factory-preset: ON)
Recording mode
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. 50, 52)
DEMO MODE
OFF / ON
REC MODE
SP / LP
(Factory-preset: SP)
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PLAYBACK MENUS (cont.)
Display Menu
FEATURES FOR RECORDING
Snapshot (For Video Recording)
VIDEO DISPLAY
The parameters (except “OFF” in ON SCREEN
settings) are the same as in the description on
page 38.
MENU Button
SET/SELECT
+, – Button
Button
VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch
ON SCREEN
(Factory-preset: LCD)
OFF / LCD / LCD/TV
When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display
disappears.
DATE/TIME
OFF / AUTO / ON
When set to “AUTO”, the date/time are displayed
in the following cases:
•When playback starts. The camcorder displays
the date/time when scenes are recorded.
•When the date is changed during playback.
Power Switch
SNAPSHOT Button
TIME CODE
(Factory-preset: OFF)
OFF / ON
NOTE:
Lock Button
The date indication can also be turned on/off by
pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control
(provided). (੬ pg. 22, 50, 59)
This feature lets you record still images that look like
photographs onto a tape.
Display
ON SCREEN Setting:
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/ SOUND1
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
For playback sound, tape
speed and tape running
during video playback.
2 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
4 Set “SNAP MODE” to the desired mode.
(੬ pg. 31, 35)
DATE/TIME Setting:
For date/time.
5 Press SNAPSHOT.
image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds,
then the camcorder re-enters the Record-
Standby mode.
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● You can perform Snapshot also during
recording. A still image will be recorded for
approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording
resumes.
● Regardless of the Power Switch position (“A”
or “M”), Snapshot recording takes place using
the selected Snapshot mode.
5:30 PM
TIME CODE Setting:
For time code.
Minutes
Seconds
Frames*
NOTES:
● To remove the shutter sound, refer to “BEEP” on
page 37.
12 : 34 : 24
* 30 frames = 1 second
● If Snapshot recording is not possible, the “O”
indication blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)
● If Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 33) is
engaged, certain modes of Program AE with
special effects are disabled during Snapshot
recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.
● If SNAPSHOT is pressed when “DIS” is set to
“ON” (੬ pg. 36), the Stabilizer will be disabled.
● During playback as well, all snapshot modes
except Nega mode are available when
5 To stop Self-Timer recording, press the Recording
Start/Stop Button again.
● The camcorder re-enters Record-Standby
mode.
OR
5 Press SNAPSHOT.
● After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and
snapshot recording starts. After that, the
camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.
“
COPY” is set to “OFF” in VIDEO Menu.
(੬ pg. 40) However, the shutter sound is not
heard.
6 To end Self-Timer recording, select “OFF” in
● During Snapshot recording, the image displayed
in the viewfinder may be partially missing.
However, there is no effect in the recorded image.
● When the S/AV/Editing cable is connected to the
S/AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard
from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the
tape.
NOTE:
If “BEEP” and “TALLY” are set to “OFF” (੬ pg. 37),
the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not
light.
When the Recording Start/Stop Button or SNAPSHOT
is pressed, the tally lamp changes as shown:
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 “
/
”. (੬ pg. 39)
Self-Timer
Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator
can become part of the scene in a more natural way,
adding the final touch to a memorable picture.
Begins blinking
(Self-Timer starts)
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
Blinks quickly
(Self-Timer shooting starts
soon)
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
● You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180°
so that it faces forward and view yourself while
self-recording with the viewfinder pushed
back.
Stops blinking and stays on
(Self-Timer video recording
starts)
After approx.
15 sec.
MANUAL
3 Set “SELF-TIMER” to
SELF–T I MER
–
OFF
ON
“ON ”. (੬ pg. 31, 36)
OR
4 To engage the Self-Timer
for video recording, press
the Recording Start/Stop
Button.
Turns off
(Self-Timer snapshot
recording occurs)
RETURN
● After 15 seconds, the
beep sounds and video
recording starts.
Self-Timer indication
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Auto Focus
Manual Focus
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close
as approx. 5 cm (2”) to the subject) to infinity.
NOTE:
If you are using the viewfinder, you should already
have performed “Viewfinder Adjustment”
(੬ pg. 12).
Focus detection zone
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator
appears.
3 To focus on a further subject, press +. The “
”
indicator appears and blinks.
However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the
situations listed below (in these cases perform
“Manual Focus”):
While focusing on a
further subject
● When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
● When illumination is low.*
● When the subject has no contrast (difference in
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color
wall, or a clear, blue sky.*
● When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder.*
Manual focus
indicator
To focus on a nearer subject, press –. The “
indicator appears and blinks.
”
● When the scene contains minute patterns or
identical patterns that are regularly repeated.
● When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
● When shooting a scene with a high-contrast
background.
While focusing on a
nearer subject
Manual focus
indicator
* The following low-contrast warnings appear
blinking:
,
,
and
4 Press SET/SELECT. Focus adjustment is complete.
● To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS twice or
set the Power Switch to “A”.
NOTES:
● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing
is not possible. Keep the lens clean. (੬ pg. 73)
When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth
or wait for it to dry naturally.
● If FOCUS is pressed once, the camcorder will
enter the focus adjustment mode again.
NOTES:
● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom
out first. (੬ pg. 18) If zoomed-in in the auto focus
mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom
out depending on the distance between the
camcorder and the subject. This will not occur
when “TELE MACRO” is set to “ON”. (੬ pg. 36)
● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum
telephoto position when you use the Manual
Focus mode. If you focus in on a subject in the
wide-angle position, sharply focused images
cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the
depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.
● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any
further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)
+, – Button
Iris Lock
SET/SELECT Button
BACK LIGHT
Button
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.
Power
Switch
● When shooting on a reflective natural background
such as at the beach or when skiing.
● When shooting objects under a spotlight.
● When zooming.
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even
when the subject moves away from you, the image
will not darken or brighten.
Exposure Control
Manual exposure control is recommended in the
following situations:
● When shooting using reverse lighting or when the
background is too bright.
● When shooting on a reflective natural background
such as at the beach or when skiing.
● When the background is overly dark or the subject
is bright.
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
4 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold
SET/SELECT for over 2 seconds. The exposure
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
indication changes to “
and the iris is locked.
”
”
3 Set “p” to “MANUAL”. (੬ pg. 31, 34)
● The exposure control indicator appears.
3
4 To brighten the image, press +. To darken the
To return to automatic iris
control...
Set “p” to “AUTO”.
(੬ pg. 31, 34) Or, set the
Power Switch to “A”.
● The exposure control
image, press –. (maximum 6)
backlight compensation. (੬ pg. 45)
● –3 exposure has the same effect as when “r”
is set to “SPOTLIGHT”. (੬ pg. 33)
Iris Lock Indicator
5 Press SET/SELECT. Exposure adjustment is
indicator and “ ” disappear.
complete.
To lock the exposure control and the iris…
After step 3 of “Exposure Control”, adjust the
exposure by pressing + or –. Then lock the iris in
step 5 of “Iris Lock”. For automatic locking, select
“AUTO” in step 3. The iris becomes automatic after
about 2 seconds.
To return to automatic exposure control...
Set “p” to “AUTO”. (੬ pg. 31, 34) Or, set the
Power Switch to “A”.
NOTES:
● You cannot use the manual exposure control at the
same time when “r” is set to “SPOTLIGHT” or
“SNOW” (੬ pg. 33), or with the backlight
compensation. (੬ pg. 45)
● If the adjustment does not cause any visible
change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”.
(੬ pg. 31, 35)
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Backlight Compensation
Manual White Balance Adjustment
Backlight compensation brightens the subject
quickly.
Adjust the white balance manually when shooting
under various types of lighting.
Press BACK LIGHT. The
indicator is displayed
and the subject is brightened. If pressed again,
disappears and the brightness returns to the previous
level.
● Using the BACK LIGHT Button may cause the light
around the subject to become too bright and the
subject to become white.
White paper
MENU Button
+, – Button
● Backlight compensations is also available when
the Power Switch is set to “A”.
White Balance Adjustment
Power
The white balance that refers to the correctness of
color reproduction under various lighting. If the
white balance is correct, all other colors will be
accurately reproduced.
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.
However, more advanced camcorder operators
control this function manually to achieve a more
Switch
SET/SELECT
Button
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
viewfinder fully.
(Factory-preset: AUTO)
3 Set “u” to “MWB”. (੬ pg. 31, 34)
● The
indication blinks slowly.
AUTO: White balance is adjusted automatically.
when shooting under various types of lighting.
(੬ “Manual White Balance Adjustment”)
5 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.
FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.
begins blinking
CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.
rapidly.
HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of
lighting is used.
● For the setting, refer to “Changing The Menu
Settings” (੬ pg. 31).
● The selected mode indicator except “AUTO”
appears.
When the setting is completed,
normal blinking.
resumes
7 Press SET/SELECT twice. The Menu Screen closes
and the Manual White Balance indicator
displayed.
is
NOTES:
To return to automatic white balance…
Set “u” to “AUTO”. (੬ pg. 31, 34) Or, set the
Power Switch to “A”.
● In step 5, it may be difficult to focus on the white
paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually.
(੬ pg. 43)
● A subject can be shot under various types of
lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent,
candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature is
different depending on the light source, the
subject tint will differ depending on the white
balance settings. Use this function for a more
natural result.
NOTE:
White balance cannot be used when “r” is set to
“SEPIA” or “MONOTONE”. (੬ pg. 34)
● Once you adjust white balance manually, the
setting is retained even if the power is turned off or
the battery removed.
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NAVI STORE Button
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)
9 Press D.SOUND during recording. The selected
sound effect indication with a “ ” mark appears
moving and the sound effect is recorded onto the
tape.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
Power Switch
● The sound effect cannot be heard from the
speaker during recording. Connect a
headphone to the headphone connector to
hear the sound effect.
To cancel recording the sound effect midway...
Press D.SOUND again. The camcorder stops
recording the sound effect and the sound effect
indication disappears.
Lock Button
Downloading sound data from Web Site
D.SOUND Button SNAPSHOT Button
INDEX/NAVI
You can download sound data available at our Web
Site (see below for URL) and transfer them from your
PC to the memory card using a USB cable to create
MENU Button
Button
d-sound/index.html
+, – Button
● You can also use the PC card adapter
CU-VPSD60, floppy adapter CU-VFSD50 or USB
reader/writer CU-VUSD70 to transfer sound data
from a PC to the memory card.
SET/SELECT Button
● Sound data should be copied into the memory
card’s DCSD\100JVCGR folder.
Recording Digital Sound Effects
The sound effects pre-stored in the provided
memory card can be dubbed onto a tape.
● The file names should be in numerical sequence
starting from DVC00001.mp3. If you are using the
provided memory card, file names should be from
DVC00013.mp3 since 12 sound effects are pre-
stored as DVC00001.mp3 through
1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 15)
2 Load the provided memory card. (੬ pg. 16)
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
DVC00012.mp3.
NOTES:
4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
● Sound effects can also be used for Audio Dubbing.
(੬ pg. 56)
● Sound effects can also be selected during D.S.C.
playback mode. (੬ pg. 25, 26)
5 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
● Sound effects created on a PC can be transferred
to a memory card by copying them into the
memory card’s sound folder with the specified file
name. For details, refer to the instruction manual
of the provided software. However, some sound
(effects) created on a PC cannot be played back
with this camcorder.
6 Press INDEX. The Index Screen for sound effects
(੬ pg. 26) appears.
I NDEX
EXPLOS I ON
S I REN
Selected Sound
LAUGHTER
RACE CAR
DOOR BELL
BUZZER
FANFARE
NAVIGATION Function
The Navigation Function helps you check tape
contents by making thumbnail images on a memory
card.
7 Press + or – to select the desired sound effect.
8 Press SET/SELECT.
● Pressing D.SOUND starts playback of the
currently selected sound effect. You can check
it without recording it onto the tape. Press
D.SOUND again to stop the sound effect
playback midway.
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To make thumbnail images during video
recording automatically
To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images
(NAVIGATION Search)
1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 15)
1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 15)
2 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 16)
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
2 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 16)
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.
4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
4 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
5 Press NAVI during video playback or stop mode.
5 Set “NAVIGATION” to the desired navigation
● The loaded cassette’s
NAV I GAT I ON
DATE :MAY 2 4 ’ 0 3
33 ::2 9 AM
storing time. (੬ pg. 31, 35)
NAVIGATION thumbnail
image screen appears.
● Turn the SHUTTLE
TC
:
1 3 : 2 3 : 1 5
1
2
3
● If the “
” indicator appears blinking on the
screen, wait until it stops blinking. If it does not
stop blinking after a while, check if a memory
card is loaded.
4
5
SEARCH Ring to the left
(3) to display the
previous page. Turn the
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to
display the next page.
6 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording.
1hh
01mm
● When the recording time
PAUSE
is over the navigation
time set in step 5, “
”
SET/SELECT.
appears briefly, then the
image of the point where
recording is started is
captured and stored in
the memory card as a
thumbnail image.
appears blinking and the camcorder starts
searching the tape for the relevant point of the
selected thumbnail image.
Displayed while the
captured image is
being stored in the
memory card.
To cancel NAVIGATION search midway...
Press 4/9 or 8, or turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring
to the left (3) or to the right (5).
● If the Recording Start/
Stop button is pressed
before “
” stops
To add thumbnail images during video
playback
blinking, the image of the point where the
loaded memory card is recognised is captured.
7 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop
1 Perform steps 1 to 4 in “To find scenes on tape
recording.
using thumbnail images (NAVIGATION Search)”.
To make thumbnail images after video recording
manually...
1) Perform steps 1 to 4 above.
2) Set “NAVIGATION” to “MANUAL”.
(੬ pg. 31, 35)
3) After the recording, press NAVI STORE.
•The “ ” indicator appears briefly and the
captured image is stored in the memory card as
a thumbnail image.
2 Press 4/9 to start video playback.
3 Press NAVI STORE at the desired point.
● The “ ” indicator appears briefly and the
image of the point where NAVI STORE is
pressed is stored in the memory card as a
thumbnail image.
To delete thumbnail images
NOTES:
1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 16)
● The remaining number of storable thumbnail
images also appears on the screen when it reaches
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.
10 or less. If “REC SELECT” is set to “
/
”
3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
in DSC Menu, the number shows how many
640 x 480 pixel images can be stored.
● If “5S” is set to “5S” or “Anim.” in MANUAL
Menu, the NAVIGATION function will not work
properly.
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
4 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
5 Press + or – to select “t”, and press SET/
SELECT. The VIDEO Menu appears.
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)
V I DEO
6 Press + or – to select
“NAVI.DEL.”, and press
SET/SELECT. The Sub
Menu appears.
when shooting; otherwise, NAVIGATION function
does not work properly.
SOUND MODE– STEREO
1 2b i
t
MODE– SOUND
1
SYNCHRO
–
–
0 . 0
REC MODE
● Before shooting newly over a recorded tape, be
sure to delete all thumbnail images of the previous
recording from the relevant memory card.
● If you copy thumbnail images from one memory
card to another via a PC, NAVIGATION Search
does not work with the copied memory card.
COPY– OFF
NAV I . DEL .
BLANK SRCH
S / AV I NPUT
–
OFF
7 By pressing + or –...
RETURN
Select “IMAGE SEL.” to
delete the currently displayed thumbnail image.
Select “TAPE SEL.” to delete all thumbnail images
for the tape which contains the currently
displayed image.
E-Mail Clip Recording
You can make video clips from real-time camera
image or recorded video footage and store them in a
memory card as files which can be conveniently
sent via E-Mail.
Select “ALL” to delete all thumbnail images
stored in the memory card at once.
NAV I GAT I ON
8 Press SET/SELECT. The
DELETE CURRENT?
NAVIGATION screen
appears.
E-MAIL Button
MENU Button
+, – Button
9 Press + or – to select
“EXECUTE”, and press SET/
SELECT.
DEC 2 6 ’ 0 3
EXECUTE
RETURN
3 : 0 0PM
● Turn the SHUTTLE
SEARCH Ring to the left (3) to display the
previous page. Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH
Ring to the right (5) to display the next page.
● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.
● Thumbnail images cannot be deleted during
video playback.
Recording
Start/Stop
Button
SET/SELECT
Button
SNAPSHOT
Button
CAUTION:
Do not remove the memory card or perform any
other operation (such as turning off the camcorder)
during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided
AC Power Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may
be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted
during deletion. If the memory card becomes
corrupted, initialize it.
Stop (8)
Button
1
1
6
60
E-
E-
E-
CLIP
CLIP
CLIP
0hh25mm
Remaining time
00 : 00
STANDBY
NOTE:
Once images are deleted, they cannot be restored.
Check images before deleting.
Shooting starts when the
Recording Start/Stop Button
is pressed.
1
1
6
6
0
0
0hh1: 10mm
00 : 15
REC
IMPORTANT:
● Be sure to always use the same tape and memory
card together as they were during recording;
otherwise, the camcorder cannot recognize Tape
and Memory Card IDs to perform NAVIGATION
function properly.
Shooting stops when the
Recording Start/Stop Button
is pressed again.
● Check if an appropriate tape and memory card are
loaded when the following messages appear: “NO
ID ON TAPE OR CARD”, “UNABLE TO USE
NAVIGATION”, “THIS MEMORY CARD IS NOT
COMPATIBLE”.
0h00mm
h
1
1
6
6
0
0
00 : 00
COMPLETED
● If you change the memory card while shooting on
one tape, two memory cards will share the tape’s
thumbnail images. We recommend that you use
one memory card for one tape.
Recording is complete.
● NAVIGATION Search does not work if the current
position is at a blank portion on the tape. Also, do
not leave a blank portion partway through the tape
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5 Set “E-CLIP REC” to the desired image size.
To make video clips from real-time camera
image
(੬ pg. 31, 38)
6 Press 4/9 to start video playback.
1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 16)
7 Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip Record-
Standby mode.
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
● “E-CLIP” appears.
3 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
● To cancel E-Mail Clip Recording, press E-MAIL
again or press 8 to stop video playback.
4 Set “E-CLIP REC” to the desired image size.
SNAPSHOT to start E-Mail Clip Recording.
(੬ pg. 31, 38)
9 Press SNAPSHOT to stop E-Mail Clip Recording.
camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-
Standby mode.
5 Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip Record-
Standby mode.
● “E-CLIP” appears.
6 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording.
The normal screen reappears.
7 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop
To view video clips stored in a memory card…
Refer to “Playback Of Video Clips” (੬ pg. 25).
recording.
● “COMPLETED” is displayed, then the
camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-
Standby mode.
To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memory
card…
Refer to “Deleting Files” (੬ pg. 28).
8 Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording. The
normal screen reappears.
NOTES:
● Playback operation cannot be performed during
E-Mail Clip Recording.
To view video clips stored in a memory card…
Refer to “Playback Of Video Clips” (੬ pg. 25).
● If the end of the tape is reached during E-Mail Clip
Recording, that portion will be automatically
stored in the memory card.
● If the end of the tape is reached in step 7, the
E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode will be
automatically cancelled.
● The video clip files stored with this camcorder are
compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files
stored with other devices cannot be played back
with this camcorder.
● Video noise may appear while viewing video clips
in the LCD monitor or viewfinder, however, this
noise is not present in the actual video clips stored
in the memory card.
To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memory
card…
Refer to “Deleting Files” (੬ pg. 28).
Approximate recording time
SD
Memory
Card
Image Size
160 x 120
240 x 176
8 MB*
16 MB
2 min.
5 min. 40 sec.
15 min. 40 sec.
33 min. 20 sec.
5 min. 40 sec.
12 min. 20 sec.
32 MB
* Provided
NOTE:
● You can also view video clips on your PC by using
Windows® Media Player version 6.4 or later. Refer
to the instructions of PC and software.
It is not possible to adjust the speaker and
headphone volume during E-Mail Clip Recording
mode.
To make video clips from recorded video
footage
1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 15)
2 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 16)
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
4 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
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DUBBING
11 Repeat steps 8 – 10 for additional editing. Stop
Dubbing To Or From A VCR
the VCR and camcorder.
.
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the
battery pack. (੬ pg. 11)
● As the camcorder starts to play your footage, it will
appear on your TV. This will confirm the
connections and the AUX channel for dubbing
purposes.
Connector
Cover**
To S/AV connector
● Before you start dubbing, make sure that the
they do, they are being recorded onto the new
tape.
To choose whether or not the following displays
appear on the connected TV...
• Date/time
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.
(੬ pg. 31, 41) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote
control to turn on/off the date indication.
• Time code
S/AV/Editing cable
To S-VIDEO IN* or
OUT*
(provided)
To AUDIO IN or OUT,
VIDEO IN or OUT
Not connected
Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”.
(੬ pg. 31, 41)
• Indications other than date/time and time code
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/
TV”. (੬ pg. 31, 41)
VCR
To use this camcorder as a recorder...
1) Perform steps 1 to 3 in the left column.
2) Set “S/AV INPUT” to “A/V.IN” or “S.IN”*.
(੬ pg. 31, 40)
TV
* Select “S.IN” when using S-VIDEO OUT
connector on your TV/VCR.
*
Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO
IN/OUT connector. In this case, it is not
necessary to connect the yellow video cable.
3) Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (੬ pg. 31, 34)
4) Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.
5) Press START/STOP on the remote control to
** When connecting the cable, open the cover.
engage the Record-Pause mode. The “
” or
To use this camcorder as a player...
1 Following the illustrations, connect the
A/V.IN
” indication appears on the screen.
“
S.IN
6) Press START/STOP on the remote control to start
recording. The indication rotates.
7) Press START/STOP on the remote control again to
stop recording. The indication stops rotating.
camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to page 22.
2 Set the camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
“VIDEO”.
3 Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “P”
while pressing down the Lock Button located on
the switch.
NOTES:
● After dubbing, set “S/AV INPUT” back to “OFF”.
● Analog signals can be converted to digital signals
with this procedure.
4 Turn on the VCR’s power.
5 Insert the source cassette in the camcorder.
6 Insert the recording cassette in the VCR.
● It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.
7 Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.
● Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR.
8 Press 4/9 on the camcorder to start playback of
the source tape.
9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage
the VCR’s Record mode.
10 To pause dubbing, engage the VCR’s Record-
Pause mode and press 4/9 on the camcorder.
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1 Make sure all units are turned off.
Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped
With A DV IN Connector
(Digital Dubbing)
2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped
with a DV input connector using a DV cable as
shown in the illustration.
3 Set this camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
“VIDEO”.
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the
camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a
DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is
little if any image or sound deterioration.
4 Set this camcorder’s Power Switch to “P”
while pressing down the Lock Button located on
the switch.
5 Turn on the video unit’s power.
6 Insert the source cassette in this camcorder.
7 Insert the recording cassette in the video unit.
the source cassette.
9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage
the video unit’s Record mode.
10 To pause dubbing, engage the video unit’s
Record-Pause mode and press 4/9 on this
camcorder.
Connector
Cover*
11 Repeat steps 8 – 10 for additional editing. Stop
To DV IN/OUT
the video unit and camcorder.
NOTES:
Charger as the power supply instead of the
battery pack. (੬ pg. 11)
DV cable
(optional)
Core filter
● If the remote control is used when both the player
and recorder are JVC video units, both units will
perform the same operation. To prevent this from
happening, press the buttons on both units.
● If a blank portion or disturbed image is played
back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing
may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.
● Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,
sometimes the image may not appear in step 9. If
this occurs, turn off the power and make
connections again.
To DV IN
● If “Playback Zoom” (੬ pg. 55) or “Playback
Special Effects” (੬ pg. 55) is attempted or
SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the
original playback image recorded on the tape is
output from the DV connector.
Video unit equipped with DV
connector
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the
optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.
* When connecting the cable, open the cover.
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DUBBING (cont.)
1 Make sure all units are turned off.
Dubbing From A Video Unit
Equipped With A DV OUT
Connector (Digital Dubbing)
2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped
with a DV output connector using a DV cable as
shown in the illustration.
3 Set this camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
“VIDEO”.
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from
another video unit equipped with a DV connector
onto the camcorder. Since a digital signal is sent,
there is little if any image or sound deterioration.
4 Set this camcorder’s Power Switch to “P”
while pressing down the Lock Button located on
the switch.
5 Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (੬ pg. 31, 34)
6 Turn on the video unit’s power.
7 Insert the source cassette in the video unit.
8 Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.
9 Press START/STOP on the remote control to
engage the Record-Pause mode.
● The “
” indication appears on the screen.
DV. IN
10 Press START/STOP on the remote control to
start recording.
● The
indication rotates.
Connector
11 Press START/STOP on the remote control
To DV IN/OUT
Cover*
again to engage the Record-Pause mode.
● The
indication stops rotating.
12 Repeat steps 10 – 11 for additional editing.
Stop the video unit and camcorder.
NOTES:
Core filter
DV cable (optional)
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the
battery pack. (੬ pg. 11)
● If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor, set
“S/AV INPUT” to “OFF”. (੬ pg. 31, 40)
● If the remote control is used when both the player
and recorder are JVC video units, both units will
perform the same operation. To prevent this from
happening, press the buttons on both units.
● If a blank portion or disturbed image is played
back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing
may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.
● Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,
sometimes the image may not appear in step 9. If
this occurs, turn off the power and make
connections again.
To DV OUT
Video unit equipped with DV
connector
● Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode
recorded on the original tape, regardless of the
current “SOUND MODE” setting. (੬ pg. 34)
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the
optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.
* When connecting the cable, open the cover.
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1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 15)
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On
A Tape To A Memory Card
Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory
card.
2 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 16)
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
4 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
5 Set “
COPY” to “ON”. (੬ pg. 31, 40)
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
6 Press 4/9 to start playback.
7 At the point you want to dub, press 4/9 again to
engage Still Playback.
8 To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.
● The ”
” indication appears during
Play/Pause Button
dubbing.
(4/9)
● The selected image is stored in the memory
card.
Power Switch
NOTES:
● If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when a memory
card is not loaded, the message “COPYING
FAILED” is displayed.
● If an image recorded on the tape using “WIDE
MODE” (੬ pg. 37) is dubbed to a memory card,
the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed
with it.
SNAPSHOT
Lock Button
Button
● To use Playback Special effects with a video image
you wish to dub, perform up to step 8 using the
remote control (provided). (੬ pg. 55)
● Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.
MENU Button
SET/SELECT
Button
+, – Button
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate
this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic
operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and
Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional
playback functions possible. (੬ pg. 55)
A Infrared beam transmitting window
Transmits the beam signal.
The following buttons are available only when the
camcorder’s Power Switch set to “P”.
B DISPLAY Button ................... (੬ pg. 22, 50, 59)
C SHIFT Button .............................. (੬ pg. 55, 58)
D SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons ....... (੬ pg. 55)
Left/Right Buttons ............................ (੬ pg. 55)
E REW Button
Installing The Batteries
The remote control uses two “AAA (R03)” size
batteries. Refer to “General Battery Precautions”
(੬ pg. 70).
•Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search
on a tape..........................................(੬ pg. 21)
•Displays previous file
1 Remove the battery compartment cover while
pushing up the tab as illustrated.
in a memory card.............................(੬ pg. 24)
F FADE/WIPE Button ........................... (੬ pg. 60)
G EFFECT ON/OFF Button ................... (੬ pg. 55)
H EFFECT Button .................................. (੬ pg. 55)
I PAUSE IN Connector ........................ (੬ pg. 59)
J MBR SET Button ............................... (੬ pg. 58)
K Up Button ........................................ (੬ pg. 55)
INSERT Button................................... (੬ pg. 57)
L Down Button .................................... (੬ pg. 55)
A. DUB Button.................................. (੬ pg. 56)
M PLAY Button
2 Insert two “AAA (R03)” size batteries in the
correct direction.
3 Re-attach the battery compartment cover.
1
3
+
Tab
2
–
–
+
•Starts Playback of a tape ..................(੬ pg. 20)
•Starts Auto Playback of images
in a memory card ............................(੬ pg. 24)
N FF Button
Insert the minus (–) end first.
•Forward/Forward Shuttle Search
on a tape .........................................(੬ pg. 21)
•Displays next file
Beam Effective Area (indoor use)
When using the
in a memory card ............................(੬ pg. 24)
O STOP Button
•Stops the tape ..................................(੬ pg. 20)
•Stops Auto Playback ........................(੬ pg. 24)
P PAUSE Button
Pauses the tape ..................................(੬ pg. 55)
Q R.A.EDIT Buttons ..................... (੬ pg. 58 – 61)
remote control, be
sure to point it at the
remote sensor. The
transmitted beam’s
approximate effective
distance for indoor
use is 5 m (16 ft).
Remote sensor
The following buttons are available when the
camcorder’s Power Switch set to “A” or “M”.
a Zoom (T/W) Buttons
NOTE:
The transmitted beam may not be effective or may
cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is
directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.
Zoom in/out .................................(੬ pg. 18, 55)
(Also available with the Power Switch set to
“P”)
Buttons And Functions
b START/STOP Button
Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop
Button on the camcorder.
c SNAPSHOT Button
Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the
camcorder.
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.
1) Press PLAY (U) to start video
playback. Or perform normal
playback of images.
Zoom Buttons
SHIFT
Up Button
Down Button
Left or SLOW
Rewind Button
2) At the point you want to zoom
in, press the Zoom Button (T).
● To zoom out, press the Zoom
Button (W).
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
Right or SLOW
Forward Button
3) You can move the image on the
screen around to find a particular
portion of the picture. While
holding down SHIFT, press L
(Left), F (Right), U (Up) and E
(Down).
Slow-Motion Playback
Allows slow-speed search in either direction during
video playback.
● To end zoom, press and hold W until
During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or
IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.
● After approx. 1 minute in Slow Rewind or
approx. 2 minutes in Slow Forward, normal
playback resumes.
● To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE (9).
● To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U).
magnification returns to normal. Or, press
STOP (8) and then press PLAY (U) during video
playback.
NOTES:
● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and
still playback.
● Due to digital image processing, the quality of the
image may suffer.
NOTES:
● You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from
Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more
than approx. 2 seconds.
Playback Special Effects
Allows you to add creative effects to the video
playback image.
The effects that can be used during playback are
CLASSIC FILM, MONOTONE, SEPIA and STROBE.
The effects work the same in playback as they did in
recording. (੬ pg. 33)
● During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital
image processing, the picture may take on a
mosaic effect.
● After SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed and held, the still
image may be displayed for a few seconds,
followed by a blue screen for a few seconds. This
is not a malfunction.
● There may be a small margin between the slow-
motion playback start point you chose and the
actual start point for Slow-Motion Playback.
● During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be
disturbances in video and the picture may seem
unstable, especially with steady images. This is not
a malfunction.
CLASSIC FILM: Gives recorded scenes a
strobe effect.
MONOTONE: Like classic black and white
films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together
with the Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic
film” effect.
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint
like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema
mode for a classic look.
Frame-By-Frame Playback
Allows frame-by-frame search during video
playback.
STROBE: Your recording looks like a series of
consecutive snapshots.
1) To start playback, press PLAY (U).
2) Press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select
Menu appears.
3) Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the highlight
bar to the desired effect.
● The selected function is activated and after
2 seconds the menu disappears.
● To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT
ON/OFF. To reactivate the selected effect press
EFFECT ON/OFF again.
● To change the selected effect, repeat from
step 2 above.
During normal or still playback, press SLOW (IU)
repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for
reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed, the
frame is played back.
Playback Zoom
Magnifies the recorded image up to 20X at any time
during video playback and D.S.C. playback.
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
● If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the
sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit
recorded areas.
● If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback,
move the camcorder’s microphone away from the
Audio Dubbing
The audio track can be customised only when
recorded in the 12-bit and SP modes. (੬ pg. 34)
● If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in mid-
recording and then use the tape for Audio
Dubbing, it is not effective from the point where
16-bit recording began.
Stereo Microphone
● During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to
scenes recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded
in 16-bit audio or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing
stops.
● To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the
television, make connections. (੬ pg. 22)
● To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit
connected to the camcorder’s S/AV connector, first
set “S/AV INPUT” to “A/V.IN” in VIDEO Menu.
(੬ pg. 31, 40)
Headphone
Connector
Speaker
The “AUX” indication appears instead of “MIC”.
Audio Dubbing Using Digital
Sound Effects
A.DUB
PLAY
PAUSE
MENU Button
+, – Button
INDEX
Button
STOP
1 Play back the tape to locate the point where
editing will start, then press PAUSE (9).
2 While holding A. DUB (D) on the remote
control, press PAUSE (9). The “9D” and “MIC”
indicators appear.
SET/SELECT
Button
3 Press PLAY (U), then begin “narrating”. Speak
into the microphone.
4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (9), then
STOP (8).
D.SOUNDButton/Stop
To hear the sound during Audio Dubbing...
Connect optional headphones to the headphone
connector or use the S/AV connector, and set the
“12bit MODE” to the desired mode;
•“SOUND 1” for the playback sound.
•“SOUND 2” for the dubbed sound.
•“MIX” for the playback and dubbed sound.
(8) Button
A.DUB
PLAY
PAUSE
To hear the dubbed sound during playback…
Set “12bit MODE” to “SOUND 2” or “MIX”.
(੬ pg. 31, 40)
STOP
NOTES:
● When editing onto a tape that was recorded at
12-bit, the old and new soundtracks are recorded
separately.
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57
1 Load the provided memory card. (੬ pg. 16)
Then, perform step 1 and 2 of “Audio Dubbing”
(੬ pg. 56).
Insert Editing
You can record a new scene into a previously
recorded tape, replacing a section of the original
recording with minimal picture distortion at the in
and outpoints. The original audio remains
unchanged.
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
3 Press + or – to select “s”, and press SET/
SELECT. The SYSTEM Menu appears.
4 Press + or – to select “SOUND IN”, and press
SET/SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.
5 Press + or – to select “D.SOUND”, and press
START/STOP
INSERT
SET/SELECT.
6 Press + or – to select “BRETURN”, and press SET/
SELECT twice. The Menu Screen closes and the
sound effect indication appears.
REW
PLAY
STOP
7 Press INDEX to access the sound effects Index
Screen.
NOTES:
press SET/SELECT.
● Before performing the following steps, make sure
that “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (੬ pg. 31, 41)
● Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in
the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
● To perform Insert Editing while watching in the
television, make connections. (੬ pg. 22)
9 Press PLAY (U) to begin Audio Dubbing. The
selected sound effect is dubbed onto the tape.
● The “ ” moves while it is being dubbed.
● To stop dubbing the sound effect midway, press
D.SOUND.
10 Press STOP (8) to end Audio Dubbing.
1 Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and
press PAUSE (9). Confirm the time code at this
point. (੬ pg. 41)
NOTES:
● After dubbing, set “SOUND IN” back to “MIC/
AUX”.
2 Press REW (3) until the Edit-In point is located,
then press PAUSE (9).
● The dubbed sound effect is recorded on
SOUND 2. (੬ pg. 40)
● If you press PAUSE (9) to pause dubbing in step 9
the selected sound effect indication remains
displayed. To resume dubbing, press PLAY (U).
3 Press and hold INSERT (I) on the remote
control, then press PAUSE (9). The “9I”
indicator and the Time Code (min.:sec.) appear
and the camcorder enters Insert-Pause mode.
4 Press START/STOP to begin editing.
● Confirm the insert at the time code you
checked in step 1.
● To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it
again to resume editing.
5 To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then
STOP (8).
NOTES:
used to spice up the scenes being edited during
Insert Editing.
● During Insert Editing, the date and time
information changes.
● If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on
the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted.
Make sure you only edit recorded areas.
● During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to
scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank
portion, Insert Edting stops. (੬ pg. 80, 81)
● If a memory card is loaded and “NAVIGATION” is
set to other than “MANUAL”, a NAVIGATION
thumbnail image is stored in the memory card.
(੬ pg. 47)
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
IMPORTANT:
Random Assemble Editing
[R.A.Edit]
Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs
and those of many other makers, it may not work
with yours or may offer limited functions.
NOTES:
Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as
the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for
automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is
more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand
Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR
(see “VCR CODE LIST”), but can also be performed
by operating the VCR manually.
● If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1, try
another code from the VCR CODE LIST.
● Some brands of VCR do not come on
automatically. In this case, turn the power on
manually and try step 2.
● If the remote control is not able to control the
VCR, use the controls on the VCR.
● When the remote control’s batteries run out, the
VCR brand you have set will be erased. In that
case, replace the old battery with a new one to
reset the VCR brand.
Before operation, make sure the batteries are
installed in the remote control. (੬ pg. 54)
SHIFT
MBR SET
VCR CODE LIST
VCR BRAND
NAME
CODE
VCR BRAND
NAME
CODE
DAEWOO
GE
A
H
PANASONIC
A
A
A
I
A
C
G
A
D
H
A
I
I
I
A
B
D
RCA
I
I
F
F
I
B
D
F
C
HITACHI
F
F
F
C
Set Remote/VCR Code
1 Turn off the power to the VCR and point the
remote towards the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then,
referring to the VCR CODE LIST, press and hold
MBR SET, and enter the brand code.
JVC
A
B
C
I
I
I
A
F
C
SAMSUNG
SANYO
I
D
The code is automatically set once you release
MBR SET, and the VCR’s power comes on.
LG/GOLDSTAR
MAGNAVOX
A
A
C
C
F
E
I
A
G
G
E
A
A
F
2 Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while
holding SHIFT, press the button on the remote
for the desired function. The functions the remote
can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW
and VCR REC STBY (you do not need to press
SHIFT for this one).
SHARP
SONY
A
A
E
F
F
C
C
E
MITSUBISHI
NEC
F
F
G
H
I
A
You are now ready to try Random Assemble
Editing.
C
C
G
H
TOSHIBA
ZENITH
F
F
I
A
PHILIPS
A
I
A
I
I
I
A
C
G
I
E
A
D
A
F
B
C
B
A
F
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59
1 A A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE
Make Connections
Also refer to page 22.
connector…
…Connect the editing cable to the Remote
PAUSE connector.
B A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote
PAUSE connector but equipped with an
R.A.EDIT connector…
…Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT
connector.
C A VCR other than above…
…Connect the editing cable to the remote
control’s PAUSE IN connector.
2 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder.
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Connector
Cover***
To S/AV connector
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
5 Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape
and engage the AUX mode.
S/AV/Editing cable
(provided)
NOTES:
indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If
they do, they will be recorded onto the new tape.
To choose whether or not the following displays
appear on the connected TV…
To S-VIDEO IN*
To AUDIO IN,
VIDEO IN
• Date/time
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.
(੬ pg. 31, 41) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote
control to turn on/off the date indication.
• Time code
Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”.
(੬ pg. 31, 41)
Editing
Extension cable
(provided)**
• Indications other than date/time and time code
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/
TV”. (੬ pg. 31, 41)
● When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input
connector, an optional DV cable can be
connected instead of the S/AV/Editing cable.
However, it is necessary to connect the editing
cable of the S/AV/Editing cable to the VCR. (For
details, see step 1.)
ABTo Remote
PAUSE or
R.A.EDIT
VCR
CTo PAUSE
IN
TV
DISPLAY
*
Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN
connector. In this case, it is not necessary to
connect the yellow video cable.
** If necessary, use this cable for connections.
*** When connecting the cable, open the cover.
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Select Scenes
EN
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
NOTES:
● When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out
points so that there is a relatively large difference
between them.
● If the search time for an in-point exceeds
5 minutes, the recording deck’s Record-Standby
mode will be cancelled and editing will not take
place.
● If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-
In and Edit-Out points, a blue screen may be
included in the edited version.
● Since time codes register time only as accurately
as seconds, the time code total time may not
match the total program time exactly.
PLAY
FADE/WIPE
EFFECT
EDIT IN/OUT
PAUSE
R.A.EDIT
ON/OFF
CANCEL VCR REC STBY
6 Press PLAY (U) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF
on the remote control.
The Random Assemble
Editing Menu appears.
● Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all
registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.
Selected parameter
● If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from
Program AE with special effects, you cannot use
the Dissolve or Black & White indicator begins
blinking. Once the next Edit-In point is registered,
the effect is turned off. To combine these effects,
use Sepia or Monotone during recording, then use
the Dissolve or Black & White Fader during
Random Assemble Editing.
I N
OUT
MODE
7 If using a Wipe/Fader at
the beginning of the
scene, press FADE/WIPE
on the remote control.
● Cycle through the
effects by pressing
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
– –
– – : – –
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
T I ME CODE
TOTAL
– –
00 : 00
:
– –
repeatedly, and stop
when the one you want is displayed.
● You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the
● It is not possible to use Wipe/Fader effects and
Program AE with special effects during Random
Assemble Editing using a DV cable.
beginning of Program 1.
8 At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/
OUT on the remote control. The Edit-In position
appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu.
Picture Wipe And Dissolve Menu
(available only for Random Assemble Editing)
You can use not only the wipe/fader effects on
page 32 but also the picture wipe and dissolve
effects below.
9 At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The
Edit-Out position appears in the Random
Assemble Editing Menu.
10 If using a Wipe/Fader at the end of the scene,
DISSOLVE: The new scene gradually appears
as the old one gradually disappears.
press FADE/WIPE.
● Cycle through the effects by pressing
repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is
displayed.
● If you select a Wipe/Fader effect for an Edit-Out
point, the effect is automatically applied to the
following Edit-In point.
● You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the
end of the last scene.
● When you use Fader/Wipe effects, that time is
included in the total time (this does not apply
to Picture Wipe/Dissolve.)
WIPE – CORNER: The new scene wipes in
over the previous one from the upper right corner to
the lower left corner.
WIPE – WINDOW: The next scene gradually
wipes in from the center of the screen toward the
corners, covering the previous scene.
WIPE – SLIDE: The next scene gradually wipes
in over the previous one from right to left.
WIPE – DOOR: The previous scene wipes out
from the center to the right and left, like a door
being pushed open to reveal the next scene.
WIPE – SCROLL: The new scene wipes in over
the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top.
WIPE – SHUTTER: The new scene wipes in
over the previous one from the center toward the top
and bottom of the screen.
11 If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT.
(੬ pg. 55)
12 Repeat steps 8 through 11 to register
additional scenes.
● To change previously registered points, press
CANCEL on the remote control. The registered
points disappear, one at a time, from the most
recently registered point.
● If you are not using Wipe/Fader or Program AE
with special effects, repeat steps 8 and 9 only.
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61
2 Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1
only. In order to check VCR and camcorder
timing, select the beginning of a scene transition
as your Edit-In point.
Automatic Editing To VCR
13 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the
beginning of the scene you want to edit and press
PAUSE (9).
3 Play back the dubbed scene.
14 Press VCR REC STBY (79), or manually
● If any images from the scene prior to the
transition you chose for your Edit-In point were
recorded, that means your VCR moves too
quickly from Record-Pause to Record mode.
● If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress,
the VCR is slow to start recording.
engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.
15 Press START/STOP on the remote control.
Editing proceeds as programmed, right through
to the end of the last registered scene.
● When dubbing is complete, the camcorder
enters the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its
Record-Pause mode.
Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder Timing
● If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the
tape will be dubbed all the way to the end
automatically.
4 Press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random
Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press
MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
● If you operate the camcorder during automatic
editing, the VCR will enter its Record-Pause
mode and automatic editing will stop.
5 Press + or – to select “t”, and press SET/
SELECT. The VIDEO Menu appears.
6 Press + or – to select “SYNCHRO”, and press
SET/SELECT. The value for “SYNCHRO” is
highlighted.
16 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and
the VCR.
press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.
7 Based on the diagnostics performed, you can
now advance the VCR’s record timing by pressing
+. You can also delay the VCR’s record timing by
pressing –.
NOTES:
● Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control
clears all settings registered during Random
Assemble Editing.
The adjustment range is from –1.3 to +1.3
seconds, in 0.1-second increments.
Press SET/SELECT to finish the setting.
● When the editing cable is connected to the remote
control’s PAUSE IN connector during dubbing,
make sure the remote control is pointed at the
VCR’s sensor, and the path between the two is
unobstructed.
● Random Assemble Editing may not function
properly when using a tape including several
duplicated time codes. (੬ pg. 19)
8 Press + or – to select “BRETURN”, and press SET/
SELECT twice.
Now perform Random Assemble Editing
beginning with step 6 on page 60.
NOTES:
● Before performing actual Random Assemble
Editing, do a few Random Assemble Editing trial
runs to check whether the value you have input is
appropriate or not, and make adjustments
accordingly.
For More Accurate Editing
Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause
to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin
editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the
same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find
that you have recorded scenes you did not want. For
a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing
of the camcorder against your VCR.
● Depending on the recorder, there may be
situations where the timing difference cannot be
fully corrected.
Diagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing
1 Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point
the remote control at the camcorder’s remote
sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF.
Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.
Program 1
I N
OUT
MODE
Random Assemble
Editing Menu
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
– –
– – : – –
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
T I ME CODE
TOTAL
– –
:
– –
00 : 00
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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Connection To A Personal Computer
[A] Using USB cable
To USB connector
USB cable (provided)
Connector
Cover*
PC
To USB
OR
[B] Using DV cable
To DV
connector
DV cable
(optional)
Connector
Cover*
Core filter
Core filter
PC with DV
connector
To DV IN/OUT
* When connecting the cable, open the cover.
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the
optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV
cable depending on the type of DV connector (4
or 6 pins) on the PC.
● If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB
cable is not powered, the camcorder does not
enter the USB mode.
[A] Using USB cable
It is possible to do the following things:
● Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a
PC.
● Transfer still/moving images recorded on a tape to
a PC.
● Capture still/moving images in real-time.
● Use this camcorder as a WebCam. (੬ pg. 63)
● The date/time information cannot be captured into
the PC.
● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and
Software.
[B] Using DV cable
● 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.
It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a
PC with a DV connector by using the provided
software, software equipped with the PC or
commercially available software.
“USB MODE” and/or “ACCESSING FILES”
appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is
accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder
is transferring a file to the PC.
NOTES:
● Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB
CONNECTION GUIDE” for the installation of the
bundled software and drivers.
NEVER disconnect the USB cable while
“ACCESSING FILES” is displayed on the LCD
monitor since this can result in product damage.
● The software operation manual is provided as PDF
file on the CD-ROM.
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the
battery pack. (੬ pg. 11)
● Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable
simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only
the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.
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63
1 Make sure all necessary software (provided) are
Using The Camcorder As A
WebCam
installed in your PC and all units are turned off.
2 Connect the camcorder to your PC using the USB
cable.
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB
connection.
4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
5 Turn on the PC.
● “
” appears on the screen.
● If the PC is not powered on, the camcorder
does not enter the Web Camera mode.
6 When finished, turn off the PC first, then the
camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the
camcorder and PC.
Connector Cover*
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the
battery pack. (੬ pg. 11)
● Use the provided software PIXELA ImageMixer to
capture video in real time.
To USB
● You can also use the camcorder for web
conference by using Microsoft Windows®
NetMeeting® and signing up for MSN Hotmail.
● In the Web Camera mode, the following buttons
cannot be operated: E-MAIL, SNAPSHOT, INDEX/
NAVI, NAVI STORE, D.SOUND, the Recording
Start/Stop Button.
USB cable
(provided)
To USB
connector
Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and
provided Software.
USB-equipped PC
*
When connecting the cable, open the cover.
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EN
DETAILS
ITEMS
NOTES
V Power (੬ pg. 10)
● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C (50°F and
95°F). 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If
the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete.
● Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.
● Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the
battery pack.
● To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger
near a radio.
● Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes electricity internally, it becomes
warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.
V VIDEO
RECORDING
(੬ pg. 17)
● When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may
be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead.
● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.
holder opens. Do not use force.
completely before closing the cassette holder cover.
● When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may take a few seconds before
actual recording starts. The “T” indicator starts rotating when the camcorder
actually starts recording.
● The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length, and the
accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used.
● “TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off
automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears
when a cassette at its end is loaded.
● During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker. To hear the sound, connect
optional headphones to the headphone connector. The sound volume is at the
level it was adjusted to during playback. (੬ pg. 20)
● During Interface Shooting, the “Tape Running” indicator and warning indications
(੬ pg. 80, 81) are the only ones that are shown; they appear reversed in the
display as they would when viewing a mirror, but are not reversed in the
recording.
● The tape remaining indicator does not appear during interface shooting. However,
when the remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indicator appears showing the
remaining time:
(blinking)
(blinking)
(blinking)
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,
etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery
pack, AC Power Adapter/Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual
from the beginning.
Power
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. No power is supplied.
1. •The power is not connected 1. •Connect the AC Power
properly.
Adapter/Charger securely.
(੬ pg. 11)
•The battery is dead.
•The LCD monitor is not open
fully or the viewfinder is not
pulled out when recording.
•Replace the dead battery
with a fully charged one.
(੬ pg. 10, 11)
•Open the LCD monitor fully
or pull out the viewfinder.
Video and D.S.C. Recording
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
2. Recording cannot be
2. •The Power Switch is set to
“P” or “OFF”.
2. •Set the Power Switch to “A”
or “M”. (੬ pg. 17, 23)
— For Video Recording —
•Set the tape’s erase
protection tab to “REC”.
(੬ pg. 15)
performed.
— For Video Recording —
•The tape’s erase protection
tab is set to “SAVE”.
•The VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
•“TAPE END” appears.
•The cassette holder cover is
open.
•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “VIDEO”.
•Replace with new cassette.
(੬ pg. 15)
— For D.S.C. Recording —
•The VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
•Close the cassette holder
cover.
— For D.S.C. Recording —
•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “MEMORY”.
3. When shooting a subject
illuminated by bright light,
vertical lines appear.
3. •This is a result of exceedingly 3.
high contrast, and is not a
malfunction.
—
—
4. When the screen is under
direct sunlight during shooting,
the screen becomes red or
black for an instant.
4. •This is not a malfunction.
4.
5. During recording, the date/
5. •“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”. 5. •Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”.
time does not appear.
(੬ pg. 31, 38)
6. During recording, sound
6. •The optional headphones are 6. •Connect the optional
cannot be heard.
not connected to the
headphones to the
headphone connector.
(੬ pg. 77)
headphones connector.
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
7. The LCD monitor or
7. •Certain Wipe/Fader effects,
7. •Re-read the sections covering
viewfinder indications blink.
certain modes of Program AE
with special effects, “DIS”
and other functions that
Wipe/Fader effects, Program
AE with special effects and
“DIS”. (੬ pg. 31 – 34, 36)
cannot be used together are
selected at the same time.
8. Digital Zoom does not work. 8. •10X optical zoom is selected. 8. •Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or
•The VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
“200X”. (੬ pg. 35)
•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “VIDEO”.
Video and D.S.C. Playback
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
9. Play, Rewind and Fast-Forward 9. •The Power Switch is set to
9. •Set the Power Switch to
“P”. (੬ pg. 20)
functions do not work.
“A” or “M”.
•VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is
set to “MEMORY”.
•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “VIDEO”.
10. The tape is moving, but there is 10. •Your TV has AV input
10. •Set the TV to the mode or
channel appropriate for
video playback. (੬ pg. 22)
•Close the cassette holder
cover. (੬ pg. 15)
no picture.
terminals, but is not set to its
VIDEO mode.
•The cassette holder cover is
open.
11. Blocks of noise appear during 11.
playback, or there is no
11. •Clean the video heads with
an optional cleaning
—
playback picture and the
cassette. (੬ pg. 73)
screen becomes blue.
12. A memory card cannot be
12. •The Power Switch is set to
“A” or “M”.
12. •Set the Power Switch to
“P”. (੬ pg. 24)
played back.
•The VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “MEMORY”.
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Advanced features
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
13. The focus does not adjust
13. •Focus is set to the Manual
mode.
13. •Set Focus to the Auto mode.
(੬ pg. 43)
automatically.
•The recording was done in a
dark place, or the contrast
was low.
•Clean the lens and check the
focus again. (੬ pg. 73)
•The lens is dirty or covered
with condensation.
14. In the 5-Second mode,
recording ends before
“Anim.” in MANUAL Menu.
Menu. (੬ pg. 31, 36)
5 seconds have elapsed.
15. Snapshot mode cannot be
15. •The Squeeze mode
15. •Disengage the Squeeze
(SQUEEZE) mode.
used.
(SQUEEZE) is selected.
(੬ pg. 31, 37)
16. The color of Snapshot looks
16. •The light source or the
subject does not include
white. Or there are various
different light sources behind
the subject.
16. •Find a white subject and
compose your shot so that it
also appears in the frame.
(੬ pg. 23, 41)
strange.
•Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)
and Monotone
34)
•The Sepia (SEPIA) or
Monotone (MONOTONE)
mode is activated.
17. The image taken using
17. •Shooting was performed
17. •Press BACK LIGHT.
Snapshot is too dark.
under backlit conditions.
(੬ pg. 45)
18. The image taken using
18. •The subject is too bright.
18. •Set “r” to “SPOTLIGHT”.
Snapshot is too bright.
(੬ pg. 33)
19. White Balance cannot be
19. •The Sepia (SEPIA) or
Monotone (MONOTONE)
mode is activated.
19. •Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)
or Monotone (MONOTONE)
mode before setting White
Balance. (੬ pg. 34)
activated.
20. Wipe/Fader effects do not
20. •The Power Switch is set to
20. •Set the Power Switch to “M”.
work.
“A”.
(੬ pg. 13)
21. The Black & White Fader does 21. •The Sepia (SEPIA) or
21. •Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)
and Monotone
not work.
Monotone (MONOTONE)
mode is activated.
(MONOTONE).
(੬ pg. 31, 34)
22. Program AE with special
22. •The Power Switch is set to
22. •Set the Power Switch to “M”.
effects does not work.
“A”.
(੬ pg. 13)
23. The image looks like the
23. •When shooting in the dark, 23. •If you want the lighting to
shutter speed is too slow.
the unit becomes highly
sensitive to light when
“GAIN UP” is set to
“AUTO”.
look more natural, set “GAIN
UP” to “AGC” or “OFF”.
(੬ pg. 31, 35)
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
Other problems
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
24. The CHARGE indicator on the 24. •The temperature of the
24. •To protect the battery, it is
AC Power Adapter/Charger
does not light.
battery is extremely high/low.
recommended to charge it in
places with a temperature of
10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F).
(੬ pg. 70)
•Charging is difficult in places
subject to extremely high/
low temperatures.
25. “SET DATE/TIME!” appears.
25. •The built-in clock’s
rechargeable lithium battery
is discharged.
25. •Connect the camcorder to an
AC outlet using the AC Power
Adapter/Charger for over 24
hours to charge the clock’s
lithium battery. (੬ pg. 14)
•The previously set date/time
is erased.
26. There is no picture.
26. •The camcorder is not getting 26. •Turn the camcorder’s power
power, or some other
malfunction exists.
off and on again. (੬ pg. 13)
27. Some functions are not
available using the MENU
Button.
27. •The Power Switch is set to
27. •Set the Power Switch to “M”.
“A”.
(੬ pg. 13)
28. Files stored in the memory
28. •Files stored in the memory
28. •Remove protection from the
files stored in the memory
card and delete them.
card cannot be deleted.
card are protected.
(੬ pg. 27 –28)
29. When the image is printed
from the printer, a black bar
appears at the bottom of the
screen.
29. •This is not a malfunction.
29. •By recording with “DIS”
activated (੬ pg. 31, 36) this
can be avoided.
30. When the camcorder is
connected via the DV
connector, the camcorder does
not operate.
30. •The DV cable was plugged/ 30. •Turn the camcorder’s power
unplugged with power
turned on.
off and on again, then
operate it.
31. The rear of the LCD monitor is 31. •The light used to illuminate 31. •Close the LCD monitor to
hot.
the LCD monitor causes it to
become hot.
turn it off or set the Power
Switch to “OFF”, and let the
unit cool down.
32. Images on the LCD monitor
32. •In places subject to high
temperature, images become
dark due to the
32. •Adjust the brightness and
angle of the LCD monitor.
(੬ pg. 12, 13)
appear dark or whitish.
characteristics of the LCD
monitor. When this happens,
the displayed colors differ
from those that are actually
recorded. This is not a defect
of the camcorder.
•When the LCD monitor’s
LED light reaches the end of
its service life, images on the
LCD monitor become dark.
Consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
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33. Colored bright spots appear all 33. •The LCD monitor and the
33.
over the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.
viewfinder are made with
high-precision technology.
However, black spots or
bright spots of light (red,
green or blue) may appear
constantly on the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder.
These spots are not recorded
on the tape. This is not due to
any defect of the unit.
—
—
(Effective dots: more than
99.99 %)
34. The indicators and the image 34. •This may occur when the
34.
color on the LCD monitor are
not clear.
surface or the edge of the
LCD monitor is pressed.
35. The cassette will not load
35. •The battery’s charge is low.
35. •Install a fully charged battery.
properly.
(੬ pg. 10, 11)
36. The memory card cannot be
36.
36. •Push in the memory card a
—
removed from the camcorder.
few more times. (੬ pg. 16)
37. Picture does not appear on the 37. •The viewfinder is pulled out 37. •Push the viewfinder back in
LCD monitor.
and “PRIORITY” is set to
“FINDER”.
or set “PRIORITY” to “LCD”.
(੬ pg. 12, 31, 38)
•The LCD monitor’s brightness
setting is too dark.
•Adjust the brightness of the
LCD monitor. (੬ pg. 13)
•If the monitor is tilted
upward 180 degrees, open
the monitor fully. (੬ pg. 12)
38. Images on the LCD monitor
38. •The speaker volume is too
38. •Turn the speaker volume
are jittery.
great.
down. (੬ pg. 20)
39. The LCD monitor, the
39.
39. •Wipe them gently with soft
cloth. Wiping strongly can
cause damage. (੬ pg. 73)
viewfinder and the lens have
become dirty (ex. fingerprints).
—
40. Time code does not appear.
40. •“TIME CODE” is set to
40. •Set “TIME CODE” to “ON”.
“OFF”.
(੬ pg. 31, 38, 41)
41. An error indication (E01, E02 41. •A malfunction of some kind 41. •੬ pg. 81.
or E06) appears.
has occured. In this case the
camcorder’s functions
become unusable.
42. An error indication (E03 or
42. •A malfunction of some kind 42. •੬ pg. 81.
has occured. In this case the
camcorder’s functions
E04) appears.
become unusable.
43. The remote control does not
43. •“REMOTE” is set to “OFF”.
•The remote control does not
point at the remote sensor.
•The remote control batteries
are exhausted.
43. •Set “REMOTE” to “ON”.
work.
(੬ pg. 31, 37)
•Point at the remote sensor.
(੬ pg. 54)
•Replace the batteries with
fresh ones. (੬ pg. 54)
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CAUTIONS
When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas
other than the USA
... 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.
Ⅲ The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from
110 V to 240 V.
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER
In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an
AC wall outlet other than American National
Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter,
called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown.
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life…
... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
... charge in an environment where temperatures
are within the tolerances shown in the chart
below. This is a chemical reaction type
battery — cooler temperatures impede
chemical reaction, while warmer
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
temperatures can prevent complete charging.
... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure
to high temperatures will increase natural
discharge and shorten service life.
Plug adapter
... fully charge and then fully discharge 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.
General Battery Precautions
NOTES:
If the remote control is not functioning even if it is
being operated correctly, the batteries are
exhausted. Replace them with fresh ones.
● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after
charging, or after use.
Temperature Range Specifications
Charging........10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Operation......0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage ..........–10°C to 30°C (14°F to 86°F)
● Recharging time is based on room temperature of
20°C (68°F).
Use only the following batteries: AAA (R03) size x 2
Please make note of the following rules for battery
use. When misused, the batteries can leak or
explode.
1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 54.
2. Do not use any different size of batteries from
those specified.
3. Be sure to install batteries in the correct
direction.
4. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as
they can leak or explode.
6. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.
7. Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be
stored for an extended period to avoid battery
leakage which can cause malfunctions.
8. Do not recharge the provided batteries.
● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging
takes.
Cassettes
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to
read the following cautions:
1. During use…
... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV
mark.
... be aware that recording onto prerecorded
tapes automatically erases the previously
recorded video and audio signals.
... make sure the cassette is positioned properly
when inserting.
... do not load and unload the cassette
repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at
all. This slackens the tape and can result in
damage.
Battery Packs
The supplied battery pack
is a lithium-ion battery.
Before using the supplied
battery pack or an
optional battery pack, be
... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes
the tape to fingerprints and dust.
2. Store cassettes…
sure to read the following
Terminals
cautions:
1. To avoid hazards…
... 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.
... 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.
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... in places subject to excessive shock or
Memory Cards
To properly use and store your memory cards, be
sure to read the following cautions:
1. During use…
vibration.
... near a television set.
... near appliances generating strong magnetic or
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting
antennas, etc.).
... make sure the memory card bears the SD or
MultiMediaCard mark.
... make sure the memory card is positioned
properly when inserting.
... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C
or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or
32°F) temperatures.
2. While the memory card is being accessed
(during recording, playback, deletion,
initialization, etc.)…
... never unload the memory card and never turn
off the camcorder.
3. Store memory cards…
3. DO NOT leave the unit…
... in places of over 50°C (122°F).
... in places where humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
... in direct sunlight.
... in a closed car in summer.
... near a heater.
... away from heaters or other heat sources.
... out of direct sunlight.
... where they 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).
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT…
... allow it to become wet.
... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
... subject it to shock or excessive vibration
during transportation.
... keep the lens directed at extremely bright
objects for long periods.
... expose the lens and viewfinder’s lens to direct
sunlight.
... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.
LCD Monitor
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,
DO NOT…
... push it strongly or apply any shocks.
... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on
the bottom.
... swing it excessively when using the hand strap
or the grip.
... swing the soft camera case excessively when
the camcorder is inside it.
2. To prolong service life…
... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD
monitor use.
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
These are not malfunctions:
•While using the camcorder, the surface around
the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD
monitor may heat up.
•If you leave power on for a long time, the
surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
•No picture during playback.
•Blocks of noise appear during playback.
•During recording or playback, the Head Clog
Warning indicator “ ” appears.
Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT…
•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.
... 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.
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still
exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Mechanical moving parts used to move the video
heads and video tape tend to become dirty and
worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear
picture at all times, periodic check-ups are
recommended after using the unit for about 1,000
hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your
nearest JVC dealer.
2. Avoid using the unit…
... in places subject to excessive humidity or
dust.
... in places subject to soot or steam such as near
a cooking stove.
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CAUTIONS (cont.)
How To Handle A CD-ROM
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number
Trade Name
: GR-DVP9US
: JVC
•Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface
(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write
anything or put a sticker on either the front or back
surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it
with a soft cloth outward from the center hole
using a circular motion.
•Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning
spray.
•Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror
surface.
Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP.
Address
: 1700 Valley Road Wayne,
N. J. 07470
Telephone Number : 973-317–5000
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.
•Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or
humid environment. Keep it away from direct
sunlight.
Change or modifications not approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the
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:
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.
Serious malfunctioning
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled
device. External noise and interference (from a TV,
a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning
properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power
supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/
Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re-
connect it and proceed as usual from the
beginning.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV
technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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USER MAINTENANCE
After Use
Cleaning The Camcorder
1 Turn off the camcorder.
1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft
cloth.
2 Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the
direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette
holder cover open until it locks. The cassette
holder opens automatically. Remove the cassette.
Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it
well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with
a dry cloth.
2 Open the LCD monitor. Wipe gently with a soft
cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.
Close the LCD monitor.
3 Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.
● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely
before closing the cassette holder cover.
3 To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush,
then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
4 Slide down BATT.RELEASE 1 and remove the
battery pack 2 3.
4 Pull out the viewfinder fully.
5 Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in the
Cassette holder cover
Cassette holder
direction of the arrow A.
Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at
the side of the viewfinder and clean the interior
of the viewfinder with it B.
● If the gap is narrow, turn the Diopter
Adjustment Control to widen the gap.
6 Close the hatch until it locks in place and push
the viewfinder back in.
Remove.
NOTES:
● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as
benzine or alcohol.
● Cleaning should be done only after the battery
pack has been removed or other power units have
been disconnected.
● Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth
refer to the cautions of each product.
PUSH HERE
OPEN/EJECT Switch
Hatch
Lens blower
Diopter Adjustment
Control
BATT.RELEASE Switch
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SPECIFICATIONS
Camcorder
For General
Power supply
:
DC 6.3 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger)
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)
Power consumption
LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 3.9 W
LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 4.7 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)
:
43 mm x 115 mm x 80 mm (1-3/4" x 4-9/16" x 3-3/16")
(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in)
Weight
:
Approx. 350 g (0.78 lbs)
(without grip belt, battery and cassette)
Approx. 420 g (0.93 lbs)
(incl. grip belt, battery and cassette)
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Storage temperature
Pickup
:
:
:
:
:
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
35% to 80%
–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
1/4" CCD
Lens
F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens
(It is not possible to attach any lens filter or conversion lens.)
LCD monitor
Viewfinder
Speaker
:
:
:
2" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system
Electronic viewfinder with 0.44" color LCD
Monaural
For Digital Video Camera
Format
Signal format
:
:
:
DV format (SD mode)
NTSC standard
Video : Digital component recording
Audio : PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit), 48 kHz
2-channel (16-bit)
Recording/Playback format
Cassette
Tape speed
:
:
Mini DV cassette
SP: 18.8 mm/s
LP: 12.5 mm/s
Maximum recording time
(using 80 min. cassette)
:
SP: 80 min.
LP: 120 min.
For Digital Still Camera
Storage media
Compression system
:
:
SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
Still image
: JPEG (compatible)
Moving image : MPEG4 (compatible)
File size
Still image
:
4 modes (1600 x 1200 pixels/1280 x 960 pixels/1024 x 768 pixels/
640 x 480 pixels)
Moving image
Picture quality
:
:
2 modes (240 x 176 pixels/160 x 120 pixels)
2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)
Approximate number of storable images
:
੬ pg. 39
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For Connectors
S/AV
S-Video input
:
:
Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
S-Video output
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
Video input
Video output
Audio input
Audio output
Edit
:
:
:
:
:
:
Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
300 mV (rms), 50 kΩ, analog, stereo
300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog, stereo
ø3.5 mm, 2-pole
Headphone output
DV
Stereo
Input/output
USB
:
:
4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant
5-pin
AC Power Adapter/Charger
For General
Power requirement
U.S.A. and Canada
Other countries
Power consumption
Output
:
:
:
AC 120 Vd, 60 Hz
AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz
23 W
Charge
VTR
:
:
DC 7.2 V G, 1.2 A
DC 6.3 V G, 1.8 A
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject
to change without notice.
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Controls
Indicators
a •E-Mail Clip Recording Button
[E-MAIL]............................................ ੬ pg. 49
•Information Button [INFO]................ ੬ pg. 26
b Menu Button [MENU].......................... ੬ pg. 31
c •+, – Button ........................................ ੬ pg. 31
•LCD Monitor Brightness Control
[MONITOR BRIGHT +, –]................. ੬ pg. 13
d •Power Zoom Ring [T/W].................... ੬ pg. 18
•Shuttle Search Ring
[SHUTTLE SEARCH, 3/5] ........ ੬ pg. 20
e •Recording Start/Stop Button.............. ੬ pg. 17
•Play/Pause Button [4/9] .................. ੬ pg. 20
f Power Switch [A, M, P, OFF].......... ੬ pg. 13
g Lock Button ......................................... ੬ pg. 13
h Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]....... ੬ pg. 23, 41
i •Stop Button [8]................................. ੬ pg. 20
•Digital Sound Button [D.SOUND]..... ੬ pg. 46
j •Index Button [INDEX] ........... ੬ pg. 26, 46, 56
•Navigation Button [NAVI] ................. ੬ pg. 47
k Set/Select Button [SET/SELECT]........... ੬ pg. 31
l Battery Release Switch
[BATT.RELEASE] ................................... ੬ pg. 11
m Cassette Open/Eject Switch
[OPEN/EJECT]...................................... ੬ pg. 15
n Thumbnail Storing Button
[NAVI STORE]...................................... ੬ pg. 47
o VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
[VIDEO/MEMORY].............................. ੬ pg. 13
p •Focus Adjustment Button [FOCUS] ... ੬ pg. 43
•Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +] ..... ੬ pg. 20
q •Backlight Compensation Button
a Battery Pack Mount..............................੬ pg. 11
c Grip Belt/Strap Eyelet.............................੬ pg. 7
e Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch ..................੬ pg. 73
g Camera Sensor
i Info-Shoe
Light, VL-F3U Flash, MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom
and the video light, flash or microphone before
attaching and removing them.
j Lens
k Lens Cover............................................੬ pg. 17
l Grip Belt Eyelet ......................................੬ pg. 7
n Tripod Mounting Socket .......................੬ pg. 12
o Card Cover [MEMORY CARD] ............੬ pg. 16
[BACK LIGHT]................................... ੬ pg. 45
•Speaker Volume Control
[VOL. –] ............................................ ੬ pg. 20
r Diopter Adjustment Control................ ੬ pg. 12
Connectors
The connectors are located beneath the covers.
S Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT]
(i.Link*).................................... ੬ pg. 51, 52, 62
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry
specification and extensions thereof. The logo
is used for products compliant with the i.Link
standard.
T USB (Universal Serial Bus)
Connector............................................ ੬ pg. 62
U S/AV connector ....................... ੬ pg. 22, 50, 59
V Headphone Connector [ ] ................ ੬ pg. 56
No sound is output from the speaker when
headphones are connected to this connector.
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Indications
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During
Video Recording Only
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INDEX Indications
b Shooting Icon
(੬ pg. 23)
(Appears and blinks during shooting.)
c Card Icon
(੬ pg. 23)
: Appears during shooting.
: Blinks in white when a memory card is not
: Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is
reading the data in the memory card such as
titles/frames, NAVIGATION thumbnail
1h40m
REC
(FINE) and
(STANDARD) (in order of quality)
(੬ pg. 39)
(੬ pg. 23)
(Displays the approximate remaining number
of shots that can be stored during D.S.C.
recording, or the remaining number of storable
thumbnail images when it reaches 10 or less
during video recording. The number increases
SOUND 12 b i t
15:55
r
a Navigation Indicator
(੬ pg. 47)
(Appears when “NAVIGATION” is set to other
than “MANUAL”.)
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During
b Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator
(੬ pg. 32)
c Tape Running Indicator
(੬ pg. 17)
(Rotates while tape is running.)
d Selected Wide Mode Indicator
e Thumbnail Storing Indicator
(੬ pg. 37)
(੬ pg. 47)
E
-
CLIP
0
h
1: 0
m
(Appears while the captured image is being
stored as a thumbnail image in the memory
card.)
00 : 15
f Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP)
g Tape Remaining Time
h •REC: (Appears during recording.)
•PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby
mode.)
i Insert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode
(੬ pg. 34)
(੬ pg. 17)
(੬ pg. 38)
(੬ pg. 17)
b Shooting Icon
(Appears and blinks during shooting.)
c E-Mail Clip Recording Indicator
d Memory Card Remaining Time For E-Mail Clip
Recording
e E-Mail Clip Recording Time
(੬ pg. 23)
(੬ pg. 17)
(੬ pg. 48)
(੬ pg. 57)
(੬ pg. 48)
(੬ pg. 48)
j 5S/Anim.: Displays the 5-Second Recording
mode or Animation recording mode. (੬ pg. 36)
k Wind Cut Indicator
l Sound Mode Indicator
(੬ pg. 37)
(੬ pg. 34)
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During
Both Video And D.S.C. Recording
(Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on
the camcorder.)
m Time Code
n Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”)
(੬ pg. 38, 41)
g
8
9
0
(੬ pg. 36)
1
40
x
W
T
2
O
q
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During
D.S.C. Recording Only
3
4
3
3
5
7
w
e
6
EXPLOSION
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a Image Size: 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1280
a Operation Mode
: Gain Up Mode
(੬ pg. 13)
(੬ pg. 35)
(1280 x 960), 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640
b
(640 x 480)
(੬ pg. 39)
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(Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO” and
the shutter speed is automatically adjusted.)
c Flash Indicator
Slow-Motion
•Y 9 : Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/Slow-
Motion
•D : Audio Dubbing
(Appears when the optional flash attached to the
info-shoe is ready.)
d White Balance Indicator
(੬ pg. 45)
(Appear while a tape is running.)
g Battery Indicator
e • : Backlight Compensation Indicator
(੬ pg. 45)
(੬ pg. 56)
(੬ pg. 80)
• : Exposure Adjustment Indicator (੬ pg. 44)
f Selected Program AE With Special Effects
Indicator
g Iris Lock Indicator
h Approximate Zoom Ratio
(Appears during zooming.)
i Zoom Indicator
(੬ pg. 38, 41)
(੬ pg. 33)
(੬ pg. 44)
(੬ pg. 18)
i •VOLUME : Volume Level Indicator (Speaker or
(੬ pg. 20)
(੬ pg. 18)
monitor/Viewfinder)
(The level indicator g moves.)
j Time Code
(੬ pg. 13)
(Appears during zooming.)
(The level indicator g moves.)
j Self-Timer Recording Indicator
(੬ pg. 38, 41)
(੬ pg. 42)
k O: (Appears when taking Snapshot.)
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During
D.S.C. Playback
(੬ pg. 41)
EXPLOSION: Selected Digital Sound Effect
(੬ pg. 46)
l •
1
2
•BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD
monitor/Viewfinder)
(੬ pg. 13)
100-0013
(The level indicator moves.)
m Battery Indicator
(੬ pg. 80)
(੬ pg. 14)
n Date/Time
o Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (੬ pg. 43)
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During
Video Playback
BR I GHT
g
4
3
1
2
3 4 5
6
c Battery Indicator
(੬ pg. 26)
12 b i t / SOUND
L
1
(੬ pg. 26)
(੬ pg. 80)
MIC
d Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/
BLANK SEARCH
PUSH "STOP" BUTON
TO CANCEL
Viewfinder)
(੬ pg. 13)
VOLUME
7
JAN 10 ' 03
20 : 21 : 25
1 0
:
00 AM
0
g
8
9
a Sound Mode Indicator
(੬ pg. 40)
(੬ pg. 21)
(੬ pg. 47)
b Blank Search Indicator
c Thumbnail Storing Indicator
(Appears while the captured image is being
stored as a thumbnail image in the memory
card.)
d Tape Speed
(੬ pg. 34)
e •U : Playback
•
•
5
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search
: Rewind/Shuttle Search
3
•9 : Pause
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EN
INDEX Indications (cont.)
Warning Indications
Indications
Function
Displays the battery remaining power.
Remaining power level: high
Remaining power level: exhausted
As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks.
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.
Appears when no tape is loaded.
(੬ pg. 15)
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the Power Switch is
set to “A” or “M” and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
(੬ pg. 13)
CHECK TAPE’S ERASE
PROTECTION TAB
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional
HEAD CLEANING
REQUIRED USE
cleaning cassette.
(੬ pg. 73)
CLEANING CASSETTE
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more
than 1 hour until condensation disappears.
CONDENSATION
OPERATION PAUSED
PLEASE WAIT
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button or
SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and
the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
TAPE!
TAPE END
Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.
(੬ pg. 64)
● Appears when the date/time is not set.
(੬ pg. 14)
SET DATE/TIME!
● Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is discharged and the
previously set date/time is erased.
(੬ pg. 14)
LENS COVER
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cover is not slid down.
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. (੬ pg. 56)
A. DUB ERROR!
A. DUB ERROR!
● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.
<CANNOT DUB ON A
(੬ pg. 56)
LP RECORDED TAPE> ● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio.
<CANNOT DUB ON A
(੬ pg. 56)
16bit RECORDING> ● Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is pressed when the erase
<CHECK TAPE’S
protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
(੬ pg. 56)
ERASE PROTECTION ● Appears if Audio Dubbing using Digital Sound Effects is attempted when a
TAB>
memory card is not loaded.
(੬ pg. 56)
<NO SOUND STORED>
<MEMORY CARD!>
INSERT ERROR!
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.
(੬ pg. 57)
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Indications
Function
● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.
INSERT ERROR!
<CANNOT EDIT ON A
(੬ pg. 57)
LP RECORDED TAPE> ● Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control is pressed when the erase
<CHECK TAPE’S
ERASE PROTECTION
TAB>
protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
(੬ pg. 57)
MEMORY IS FULL
Appears when the memory card’s memory is full and shooting is not possible.
● Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is
being used as a recorder.
● Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card (as
digital stills or video clips):
– when no memory card is loaded.
– when the memory card’s memory is full.
COPYING FAILED
– when the memory card is not formatted.
– when a write-protected SD Memory Card is loaded.
(੬ pg. 49, 53)
Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you attempt to record on a
memory card or access data on a memory card.
MEMORY CARD!
PLEASE FORMAT
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. 30)
Appears if there are no sound files stored in the memory card when you attempt
to use digital sound effects.
NO SOUND STORED
NO IMAGES STORED
Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt
memory card playback.
NO E-MAIL CLIP
STORED
Appears if there are no video clip files stored in the memory card when you
attempt memory card playback.
PICTURE SELECTION Appears when NAVI STORE is pressed to make a thumbnail image before
NOT FOUND
recording or playback.
(੬ pg. 46, 47)
Appears when the camcorder does not recognise the loaded memory card.
Remove the memory card once and insert it again. Repeat these procedures until
no indication appears. If the indication still appears, the memory card is
corrupted.
CARD ERROR!
● Appears when a file in a format other than MP3 is selected.
UNSUPPORTED FILE! ● 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.
● 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.
CHECK CARD’S WRITE
PROTECTION SWITCH ● Appears when you attempt MEMORY SELECT menu operation with a write-
protected SD Memory Card loaded.
The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type of malfunction has
E01, E02 or E06
occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD
automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for
MODE REMOVE AND
the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the
REATTACH BATTERY
indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of malfunction has occured.
E03 or E04
When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD
the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication clears. When it
MODE EJECT AND
does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult
REINSERT TAPE
your nearest JVC dealer.
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A
Animation ...........................................................36
Audio Dubbing ...................................................56
Auto Focus ..........................................................43
Auto Playback Of Images ....................................24
Grip Adjustment ................................................. 12
Indicators .................................................... 32 – 41
B
Backlight Compensation ......................................45
Beep (BEEP) .........................................................37
Blank search (BLANK SRCH) .........................21, 40
Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery .....14
C
Changing The Menu Settings ...............................31
Channels (Left/Right) ...........................................40
Cleaning The Camcorder .....................................73
Connections
L
Loading A Cassette .............................................. 15
Charging .................................................10, 11
To A TV Or VCR ...........................................22
D.S.C. Playback .................................... 26 – 30
VIDEO DISPLAY ...........................................41
Motor Drive Mode .............................................. 42
D
Date/Time
Settings .........................................................14
Demonstration Mode (DEMO MODE) .............9, 37
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ..........................36
Display setting (ON SCREEN) ..............................38
Dubbing ......................................................50 – 53
Dubbing from tape to memory card
Navigation (NAVIGATION) .................... 35, 46, 47
(
COPY) .........................................40, 53
E
E-Mail Clip Recording (E-CLIP REC) .........38, 48, 49
Erase Protection .............................................15, 16
Exposure Control (EXPOSURE) ............................44
F
Fade-In/Out .........................................................32
Fast-Forward The Tape ........................................20
Frame-By-Frame Playback ...................................55
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P
Picture Quality (QUALITY) ..................................39
Playback sound
(SOUND MODE, 12bit MODE) ...........................40
Power Switch Position .........................................13
Priority Setting (PRIORITY) ..................................38
Mirror (MIRROR) ..........................................34
Sepia (SEPIA) .................................................34
Shutter Speed (SHUTTER) .............................33
Sports (SPORTS) ............................................33
Spotlight (SPOTLIGHT) .................................33
Provided Accessories .............................................6
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position .......................13
White Balance (W.BALANCE) .......................34, 45
R
Recording media selection (REC SELECT) ............39
Recording Time
Tape .............................................................15
Record-Standby ...................................................17
Remaining Power Level .......................................80
Remote Control ...................................................54
Remote control setting (REMOTE) ........................37
Resetting Menu Settings (CAM RESET) .................38
Resetting The File Name ......................................29
S
Self-Timer (SELF-TIMER) ................................36, 42
Set Remote/VCR Code .........................................58
Shuttle Search .....................................................21
Slow-Motion Playback ........................................55
Snapshot .......................................................23, 41
Snapshot Mode (SNAP MODE) ............................35
Sound input (SOUND IN) ....................................38
Sound Mode (SOUND MODE) ......................34, 40
Speaker Volume ..................................................20
Specifications ................................................74, 75
Still Playback .......................................................20
S-Video/AV input (S/AV INPUT) ....................40, 50
Synchro adjustment (SYNCHRO) .........................61
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