Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital
video camera. Before use, please
read the safety information and
precautions contained in the pages
3 – 4 and 10 to ensure safe use of
this product.
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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
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GETTING STARTED
GR-X5AA/AC/AG/AH
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
18
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for
Digital Video Camera:
PLAYBACK
25
33
51
62
For Accessories:
ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
TERMS
To deactivate the demonstration,
set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.
(੬ pg. 33, 36)
INSTRUCTIONS
EN
LYT1440-001A
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C
or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita
Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025.
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is
incorrectly replaced.
● Dispose of used battery promptly.
● Keep away from children.
CAUTIONS:
● If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming
from the camcorder or AC Adapter, shut it down
and unplug it immediately. Continue using the
camcorder or AC Adapter under these
conditions could lead to fire or electric shock.
Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to
repair the malfunction yourself.
● Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in
fire.
● To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
● When you are not using the AC Adapter for a
long period of time, it is recommended that you
disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.
● In certain areas, use the conversion plug
depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.
NOTES:
● The rating plate (serial number plate) and
safety caution are on the bottom and/or the
back of the main unit.
● The rating information and safety caution of the
AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
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 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.)
CAUTION:
To avoid electric
shock or damage to
the unit, first firmly
insert the small end
of the power cord into
the AC Adapter until it
is no longer wobbly,
and then plug the
larger end of the
power cord into an
AC outlet.
CAUTIONS:
● This camcorder is designed to be used with
PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be
used for playback with a television of a different
standard. However, live recording and LCD
monitor playback are possible anywhere.
● This product includes patented and other
proprietary technology and will operate only
with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC
BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs
and, to recharge them or to supply power to the
camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided
multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate
conversion adapter may be necessary to
accommodate different designs of AC outlets in
different countries.)
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Do not point the lens 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 LCD monitor can result in
dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.
Take care not to get your finger caught in the
cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate
the camcorder, as they are particularly
susceptible to this type of injury.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious
damage to the camcorder.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to
the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is
not recommended, as tripping on the cables will
cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.
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Provided Accessories ..................................... 10
LCD Monitor.................................................... 12
Power.............................................................. 13
Language Setting ........................................... 15
Date/Time Settings ......................................... 15
Tripod Mounting.............................................. 16
Loading/Unloading a Cassette........................ 16
Loading/Unloading a Memory Card................ 17
Snapshot (For Video Recording) .................... 39
DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) ................. 47
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
VIDEO RECORDING ........................................... 18
Basic Recording.............................................. 18
Tape Remaining Time ................................ 18
Zooming...................................................... 19
Journalistic Shooting .................................. 19
Quick Review.............................................. 20
Recording from the Middle of a Tape ......... 20
VIDEO PLAYBACK ............................................. 20
Normal Playback............................................. 20
Still Playback (Pause)................................. 20
Blank Search .............................................. 21
Connections to a TV or VCR .......................... 22
Playback Using the Remote Control............... 23
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING
& PLAYBACK
REFERENCES
51
D.S.C. RECORDING............................................ 25
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot).................. 25
Continuous Shooting .................................. 25
Bracket Shooting ........................................ 25
Interval Shooting......................................... 26
D.S.C. PLAYBACK.............................................. 26
Normal Playback of Images............................ 26
Auto Playback of Images................................ 26
Index Playback of Files................................... 27
Viewing File Information ................................. 27
Histogram (for Still Image Files) ..................... 27
Removing On-Screen Display ........................ 27
TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................... 51
USER MAINTENANCE......................................... 56
CAUTIONS ........................................................ 57
SPECIFICATIONS................................................ 60
TERMS
62
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. .................... 28
Dubbing Still Images Recorded on a Tape to a
Memory Card.............................................. 28
Resetting The File Name................................ 28
Protecting Files............................................... 28
Deleting Files.................................................. 29
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aS-Video/Audio/Video Input/Output Connector
[S/AV] (੬ pg. 22, 46)
Controls
ASet Button [SET] (੬ pg. 33)
BPlay/Pause Button [4/9] (੬ pg. 20)
Night-Scope Button [NIGHT] (੬ pg. 40)
Up Button
CFast-Forward Button [5] (੬ pg. 20)
Flash Button [FLASH] (੬ pg. 39)
DRewind Button [3] (੬ pg. 20)
Quick Review Button [QUICK REVIEW]
(੬ pg. 20)
EStop Button [8] (੬ pg. 20)
Backlight Compensation Button
[BACKLIGHT] (੬ pg. 42)
bDC Input Connector [DC] (੬ pg. 13)
Indicators
Down Button
FMenu Button [MENU] (੬ pg. 33)
GWhite Balance Button [W.B] (੬ pg. 43)
Information Button [INFO] (੬ pg. 27)
HLCD Backlight Button [LCD BACKLIGHT]
(੬ pg. 16)
Data Battery Button [DATA] (੬ pg. 14)
IFade/Wipe Button [FADE/WIPE] (੬ pg. 44)
Index Button [INDEX] (੬ pg. 27)
JRecording Start/Stop Button (੬ pg. 18)
KVIDEO/MEMORY Switch (੬ pg. 14)
LLock Button (੬ pg. 14)
MPower Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] (੬ pg. 14)
NSnapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]
(੬ pg. 25, 39)
(੬ pg. 16)
PPower Zoom Lever [T/W] (੬ pg. 19)
Speaker/Headphone Volume Control
[VOL. +, –] (੬ pg. 20)
QManual Focus Dial (੬ pg. 41)
RFocus Set Button [SET] (੬ pg. 41)
SManual Focus Button [FOCUS] (੬ pg. 41)
TProgram AE Button [PROGRAM AE]
(੬ pg. 44)
eLCD Monitor (੬ pg. 12)
fCard Cover [MEMORY CARD] (੬ pg. 17)
hGrip Strap (੬ pg. 15)
iCassette Holder Cover (੬ pg. 16)
jSpeaker (੬ pg. 20)
kRemote Sensor (੬ pg. 23)
Camera Sensor
(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor
necessary for shooting is built-in here.)
lLens
(Be careful not to cover this area in order to
obtain proper flash brightness.)
nFlash Sensor
(Be careful not to cover this area, as it
contains a sensor required by the flash.)
oStereo Microphone (੬ pg. 50)
pShoe
● Attach the optional stereo microphone or
video light. Make sure to turn off the power
of the camcorder and the microphone
before attaching and removing them.
● The attached microphone may be shot in
the image depending on its size.
qBattery Pack Mount (੬ pg. 13)
rStud Hole (੬ pg. 16)
UExposure Button [EXPOSURE] (੬ pg. 41)
VBattery Release Switch [BATT. RELEASE]
(੬ pg. 13)
Connectors
The connectors are located beneath the covers.
WUSB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector
(੬ pg. 48)
sTripod Mounting Socket (੬ pg. 16)
XDigital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.Link*)
(੬ pg. 47, 48)
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry
specification and extensions thereof. The logo
is used for products compliant with the i.Link
standard.
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Indications on LCD Monitor
During Video Recording Only
1024
100
15
1h40m
REC
AGain Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 34)
BImage Size: 2560 (2560 x 1920), 2048
(2048 x 1536), 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1280
(1280 x 960), 640 (640 x 480) (੬ pg. 37)
CInterval Shooting Indicator (੬ pg. 26)
SOUND 12BIT
15:55
: Appears during shooting.
: Blinks in white when a memory card is
not loaded.
(੬ pg. 44)
BTape Running Indicator (੬ pg. 18)
(Rotates while tape is running.)
: Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is
reading the data in the memory card.
: Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator
: Bracket Shooting Mode Indicator
(੬ pg. 25, 37)
CSelected Wide Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 35)
DRecording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (੬ pg. 34)
ETape Remaining Time (੬ pg. 18)
FREC: (Appears during recording.) (੬ pg. 18)
PAUSE: (Appears during record-standby
mode.) (੬ pg. 18)
F
GPicture Quality:
(FINE) /
(STANDARD)
(in order of quality) (੬ pg. 36)
G5S/Anim.: Displays the 5-second recording
mode or animation recording mode.
(੬ pg. 35, 40)
HInsert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode
(੬ pg. 49)
HRemaining Number Of Shots (੬ pg. 61)
(Displays the approximate remaining number
of shots that can be stored during D.S.C.
recording.)
IClock Icon (੬ pg. 26)
IWind Cut Indicator (੬ pg. 35)
JTime Code (੬ pg. 19, 36)
KDigital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) (੬ pg. 34)
LSOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator
(੬ pg. 34) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds
after turning on the camcorder.)
JFlash Indicator (੬ pg. 39)
During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording
: Auxiliary Microphone Level
Indicator
L
PHOTO
R
(Appears when an optional microphone is
connected. ੬ pg. 36, “AUX MIC” )
50m
BRIGHT
AOperation Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 14)
B
: Night-Scope Indicator (੬ pg. 40)
: Gain Up Mode (੬ pg. 34)
CRed Eye Reduction Indicator (੬ pg. 39)
DProgram AE Indicator (੬ pg. 44)
EWhite Balance Indicator (੬ pg. 43)
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FSpecial Effect Indicator (੬ pg. 45)
: Spot Exposure Control Indicator
(੬ pg. 42)
: Backlight Compensation Indicator
(੬ pg. 42)
: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (੬ pg. 41)
HIris Lock Indicator (੬ pg. 42)
IApproximate Zoom Ratio (੬ pg. 19)
JZoom Indicator (੬ pg. 19)
KSelf-Timer Recording Indicator (੬ pg. 40)
LO: (Appears when taking snapshot.)
(੬ pg. 25, 39)
HVOLUME: Volume Level Indicator (speaker or
headphone) (੬ pg. 20)
G
BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator
(੬ pg. 16)
ITime Code (੬ pg. 19, 36)
J
: Auxiliary Microphone Level
Indicator
L
R
(Appears when an optional microphone is
connected during audio dubbing. ੬ pg. 50)
During D.S.C. Playback
MBrightness Control Indicator (੬ pg. 16)
NBattery Remaining Power Indicator
(੬ pg. 54)
ODate/Time (੬ pg. 15, 36)
PManual Focus Adjustment Indicator
(੬ pg. 41)
100-0013
50m
QFlash Indicator (੬ pg. 39)
During Video Playback
AOperation Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 27)
BFolder/File Number (੬ pg. 27)
CBattery Remaining Power Indicator
(੬ pg. 54)
12BIT/MIX
L
DBrightness Control Indicator (੬ pg. 16)
MIC
BLANK SEARCH
PUSH "STOP" BUTTON
TO CANCEL
50m
L
VOLUME
20:21:25
R
ASound Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 37)
BBlank Search Indicator (੬ pg. 21)
CTape Speed (੬ pg. 34)
D4: Playback
5: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search
3: Rewind/Shuttle Search
9: Pause
9 U: Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/
Slow-Motion
Y 9: Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/
Slow-Motion
D: Audio Dubbing
9D: Audio Dubbing Pause
(Appear while a tape is running.)
ESound Input for Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 50)
FBattery Remaining Power Indicator
(੬ pg. 54)
GDate/Time (੬ pg. 38)
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®
®
Before Using This Camcorder
● Microsoft and Windows are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini
DV mark
Make sure you only use memory cards with the
mark or
.
● Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
● QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
.
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the
digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and
MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “
” and
memory cards marked “
” or
“
” can be used with this unit.
Provided Accessories
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.)
OR
Before recording important video, be sure to
make a trial recording.
Play back your trial recording to make sure the
video and audio have been recorded properly.
We recommend cleaning your video heads
before use.
If you haven’t used your camcorder for a while, the
heads may be dirty. We recommend periodically
cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette
(optional).
Be sure to store your cassette tapes and
camcorder in the proper environment.
Video heads can become dirty more easily if your
cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty
area. Cassette tapes should be removed from the
camcorder and stored in cassette cases. Store the
camcorder in a bag or other container.
Use SP (Standard) mode for important video
recordings.
LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more
video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may
experience mosaic-like noise during playback
depending on the tape characteristics and the
usage environment.
So, for important recordings, we recommend using
SP mode.
It is recommended that you use JVC brand
cassette tapes.
Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of
commercially available cassette tapes complying
with the MiniDV standard, but JVC brand cassette
tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the
performance of your camcorder.
Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 57 – 59.
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a AC Adapter AP-V17E, AP-V14E, or
AP-V14AC
Align.
Rotate clockwise.
b Power Cord (only for AP-V14E and
AP-V14AC)
c Battery Pack BN-VF707U
d S-Video/Audio/Video Cable
e USB Cable
Rotate counterclockwise to remove it.
● Remove the lens hood when attaching a
conversion lens or lens filter. If this type of lens is
attached over the lens hood, the corners of the
image may be darkened (vignetting).
f Audio Extension Cable (for optional
microphone, see page 12 for connection)
g Audio Extension Cable (for optional
headphone, see page 12 for connection)
h Core Filter [large] (for USB cable, see page
12 for attachment)
i Core Filter [small] x5 (for S-Video/Audio/
Video cable, audio extension cable and AC
adapter’s cord, see page 12 for attachment)
j CD-ROM
How to Attach the Lens Cap
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap
to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.
k Remote Control Unit RM-V720U
l Lithium Battery CR2025* (for remote control
unit)
m Memory Card 32 MB (already inserted in the
camcorder)
n Shoulder Strap (see the right column for
attachment)
o Lens Cap and its string (see the right column
for attachment)
p Battery Mount Cover** (already attached on
the camcorder)
NOTE:
To confirm the lens cap is
on correctly make sure the
cap is flush to the
camcorder.
Place here during
shooting.
q Lens Hood (see below for attachment)
* A lithium battery is pre-installed in the remote
control unit at time of shipment (with insulation
sheet). To use the remote control unit, remove the
insulation sheet.
** Attach the battery mount cover to protect the
battery connector when the battery pack is
removed. For the attachment/detachment, refer to
“Charging the Battery Pack” (੬ pg. 13).
How to Attach the Shoulder Strap
Follow the illustration.
1 Thread the strap through the eyelet.
2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap
guide and the buckle.
● To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then
tighten the strap in the buckle.
NOTES:
3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet.
● 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.
Strap guide
Buckle
2
● Make sure to use the provided cables for
connections. Do not use any other cables.
Attaching the Lens Hood
1
When shooting outside or in bright locations,
light can sometimes reflect within the lens and
cause a whitish haze to appear over the subject
(flare). To prevent flare and provide extra
protection for the lens, attach the lens hood to
the camcorder.
3
Eyelet
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Attaching the Core Filter
How to Use the Audio Extension Cable
Attach the core filters to the cables. The core
filter reduces interference.
When using optional headphones or external
microphone, connect to the provided audio
extension cable (with a core filter attached), then
connect the audio extension cable to the
1 Release the
stoppers on both
ends of the core filter.
camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.
2 Run the cable
Stopper
through the core
filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between the
cable plug and the core filter.
Headphones
Microphone
S-Video/Audio/Video cable
Core filter (small)
3 cm
Core Filter*
To MIC
USB cable, audio extension cable and AC
adapter’s cord
Audio Extension Cable
(provided)
Open the cover.
Wind the cable once around the outside of the
core filter as shown in the illustration.
To
* Attach two core filters to the audio extension
cable for headphones.
Core filter (large: USB cable, small:
audio extension cable and AC
adapter’s cord)
3 cm
LCD Monitor
Pull on the end
the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270°.
180°
of the LCD monitor and open
90°
Wind once.
● Wind the cable so that it is not slack.
3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut.
USB cable, audio
extension cable and AC
adapter’s cord
S-Video/Audio/Video
cable
You can also turn the
LCD monitor over and
move it back to the
camcorder body with its
monitor facing out.
NOTES:
● Take care not to damage the cable.
● When connecting a cable, attach the end with the
core filter to the camcorder.
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Battery pack
BN-VF707U*
Charging time
Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
Approx. 2 hr. 40 min.
Approx. 5 hr. 40 min.
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.
BN-VF714U
BN-VF733U
* Provided
Charging the Battery Pack
NOTES:
● This product includes patented and other
POWER/CHARGE
Lamp
proprietary technology and will operate only
with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-
VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using
generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage
to the internal charging circuitry.
Power Switch
A
● If the protective cap is attached to the battery
pack, remove it first.
Open the cover.
● Make sure to use the battery pack with the arrow
( ) mark. The camcorder does not turn on with the
battery mount cover without the arrow ( ) mark.
● When charging the battery pack for the first time
or after a long storage period, the POWER/
CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove
charging again.
● If the battery operation time remains extremely
short even after having been fully charged, the
battery is worn out and needs to be replaced.
Please purchase a new one.
● Since the AC adapter processes electricity
internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to
use it only in well-ventilated areas.
● Using the optional AA-VF7 battery charger, you
can charge the BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U
battery pack without the camcorder.
mark
Arrow
To DC connector
To AC outlet
Battery pack
Battery pack
AC Adapter
mount
(ex. AP-V17E)
BATT. RELEASE
1 Set the power switch to “OFF”.
2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing
upward, push the battery pack slightly against
the battery pack mount.
● After 5 minutes has elapsed in record-standby
mode with the cassette inserted, the camcorder
will automatically turn off its power supplied from
the AC adapter. In this case, the battery charge
starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder.
● If the battery mount cover is attached, remove it
by sliding BATT. RELEASE.
3 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in
place.
4 Connect the AC adapter to the camcorder.
Using the Battery Pack
Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging the Battery
Pack”.
5 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
(AP-V14E, AP-V14AC only)
6 Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. The
POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder
blinks to indicate charging has started.
Maximum continuous recording time
Battery pack
BN-VF707U*
Recording time
45 min. (55 min.)
7 When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out,
charging is finished. Unplug the AC adapter from
the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC adapter from
the camcorder.
BN-VF714U
BN-VF733U
* Provided
1 hr. 35 min. (1 hr. 55 min.)
3 hr. 45 min. (4 hr. 35 min.)
To detach the battery pack
While sliding BATT. RELEASE, remove the
battery pack.
(
): When LCD backlight is off.
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To resume the original function of the
accurate battery power indication
NOTES:
● Recording time is reduced significantly under the
following conditions:
If the battery power indication differs from the
actual operating time, fully charge the battery, and
then run it down. However this function may not
turn back if the battery was used for a long period
of time under extremely high/low temperature
condition or charged too many times.
• Zoom or record-standby mode is engaged
repeatedly.
• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.
• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
● Before extended use, it is recommended that you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting time.
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. The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights.
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.
Data Battery System
You can check the remaining battery power and
the recordable time.
VIDEO/MEMORY
POWER/
CHARGE Lamp
1) Make sure the battery is attached and the
power switch is set to “OFF”.
Power Switch
A
2) Open the LCD monitor fully.
3) Press DATA, and the battery status screen
appears.
Lock Button
● It is displayed for approx. 3 seconds if the
button is pressed and released quickly, and for
approx. 15 seconds if the button is pressed
and hold for several seconds.
● If “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears
instead of the battery status even though you
tried to press DATA several times, there may
be a problem with your battery. In such a case,
consult your nearest JVC dealer.
DATA
MENU
Choose the appropriate operation mode
according to your preference using the power
switch and VIDEO/MEMORY switch.
Power Switch Position
A (Full Auto Recording):
● The recordable time display should only be
used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute
units.
Allows you to record using NO special effects
or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard
recording.
Using AC Power
The “A” indicator appears on the display.
Perform step 4 in “Charging the Battery Pack”.
M (Manual Recording):
Allows you to set various recording functions
using the menus. (੬ pg. 33)
If you want more creative capabilities than full
auto recording, try this mode.
NOTE:
The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
About Batteries
OFF:
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.
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
PLAY:
● Allows you to play back a recording on the
tape.
● 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. 33)
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VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position
VIDEO:
Allows you to record on a tape or play back a
tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “
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. 33, 38)
/
”
(੬ pg. 37), still images are recorded both on
the tape and the memory card.
the left column.
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.
2 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select
“CLOCK ADJ.”, and press SET. The day is
highlighted.
3 Press Up (4/9) or
Down (8) to input the day,
and press SET. Repeat to
input the month, year, hour
and minute.
CAMERA DISPLAY
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.
CLOCK
ADJ .
20. 1 2. 0 5
1
7 : 0 0
4 Press Up (4/9) or
Down (8) to select “BRETURN”, and press SET
Language Setting
twice. The menu screen closes.
The language on the display can be changed.
(੬ pg. 33, 36, 38)
Grip Adjustment
1 Set the power switch to “M” while pressing
1 Adjust the velcro strip.
down the lock button located on the switch.
2 Pass your right hand
through the loop and grasp
the grip.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 12)
3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
3 Adjust your thumb and
fingers through the grip to
easily operate the
recording start/stop button,
power switch and power
zoom lever. Be sure to
fasten the velcro strip to
your preference.
4 Press Up (4/9) or
Down (8) to select “n”,
and press SET. The
CAMERA DISPLAY menu
appears.
CAMERA DISPLAY
BRIGHT
ON SCREEN
DATE / T I ME
T I ME CODE
LANGUAGE
AUX MIC
–
–
–
–
–
LCD / TV
AUTO
OFF
ENGLISH
ON
CLOCK
ADJ .
20. 12. 05
17:00
RETURN
5 Press Up (4/9) or
Down (8) to select “LANGUAGE”, and press
SET.
CAMERA DISPLAY
6 Press Up (4/9) or
Down (8) to select the
1/3
desired language, and
press SET.
LANGUAGE
–
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
7 Press Up (4/9) or
Down (8) to select
“BRETURN”, and press SET twice. The menu
screen closes.
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Brightness Adjustment of the
Display
Loading/Unloading a Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load
or eject a cassette.
1 Set the power switch to
Erase protection
“M” or “PLAY” while
tab
PUSH HERE
pressing down the lock
button located on the
switch.
Up (4/9)
Make sure the window
side is facing out.
2 Open the LCD monitor
Down (8)
fully. (੬ pg. 12)
3 Press MENU. The
LCD
BACKLIGHT
menu screen appears.
MENU
4 Press Up (4/9) or
Down (8) to select “n”,
and press SET. The
BRIGHT
CAMERA DISPLAY or
VIDEO DISPLAY menu appears.
OPEN/
EJECT
Cassette holder
5 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select
“BRIGHT”, and press SET. The menu screen
closes and the brightness control indicator
appears.
Cassette holder
cover
6 Press
3
or
5
until the appropriate
1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction
of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover
open until it locks. The cassette holder opens
automatically.
brightness is reached.
7 Press SET to clear the brightness control
indicator from the display.
● Do not touch internal components.
LCD monitor’s backlight
2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH
HERE” to close the cassette holder.
● Be sure to press only the section labeled “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.
● 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.
For normal use, turn the backlight on (bright).
If you are shooting in a bright location, turning
the LCD backlight off makes the display darker
and easier to see. It also reduces battery
consumption.
To turn off the LCD backlight, press LCD
BACKLIGHT.
● To turn on the LCD backlight, press LCD
BACKLIGHT again.
Tripod Mounting
To attach the camcorder
to a tripod, align the
direction stud and screw
to the mounting socket
and stud hole on the
camcorder. Then tighten
the screw clockwise.
● Some tripods are not
equipped with studs.
3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it
locks into place.
● Be careful not to pinch your fingers by the
cassette holder cover.
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To protect valuable recordings
Loading/Unloading a Memory Card
The provided memory card is already inserted in
the camcorder at the time of purchase.
Label
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.
Memory card
NOTES:
● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder
does not open, close the cassette holder cover
and try again. If the cassette holder still does not
open, turn the camcorder off then on again.
● If the tape does not load properly, open the
cassette holder cover fully and remove the
cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again.
● When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a
cold place to a warm environment, wait a short
time before opening the cassette holder cover.
Clipped edge
Write/erase
protection tab
Card Cover (MEMORY CARD)
1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.
2 Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD).
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.
To protect valuable files (available only for
SD Memory Card)
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.
NOTES:
● 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. 32)
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 recognise whether
or not the card is installed.
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Basic Recording
NOTES:
● If the record-standby mode continues for
5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off
automatically. To turn the camcorder on again,
close and re-open the LCD monitor.
● When a blank portion is left between recorded
scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted
Tape” (੬ pg. 20).
NOTE:
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed
below:
● Power (੬ pg. 13)
● Loading A Cassette (੬ pg. 16)
POWER/CHARGE Lamp
Power Switch
● To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off,
੬ pg. 33, 35.
A
● During recording, sound is not heard from the
speaker. To hear the sound, connect optional
headphone to the headphone connector.
Lock Button
Recording Start/Stop
Button
Tape Remaining Time
time appears on the display.
“– h – – m” means the
VIDEO/MEMORY
Tally Lamp
(Lights while recording is in
progress.)
camcorder is calculating the
remaining time. When the
remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication
starts blinking.
Power Zoom Lever
● 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.
1 Remove the lens cap. (੬ pg. 11)
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 12)
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.
● The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights and the
camcorder enters the record-standby mode.
“PAUSE” is displayed.
● To record in LP (Long Play) mode, ੬ pg. 34.
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.
Approximate recording time
Recording mode
Tape
SP
LP
45 min.
30 min.
60 min.
80 min.
30 min.
60 min.
80 min.
90 min.
120 min.
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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
To zoom in
Slide the power zoom lever towards “T”.
To zoom out
Slide the power zoom lever towards “W”.
monitor in the most
convenient direction.
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
1
x
W
T
10
x
W
T
20
xW
T
40
xW
T
Time Code
During recording, a time code is recorded on the
tape. This code is to confirm the location of the
recorded scene on the tape during playback.
Display
10
x
W
T
Digital zoom zone
10X (optical) zoom zone
Minutes
Seconds
Approximate zoom ratio
Frames*
(25 frames =
● The further you slide the power zoom lever, the
quicker the zoom action.
● Zoom magnification over 10X is done through
digital image processing, and is therefore called
digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to
12 : 34 : 24
1 second)
* Frames are not displayed during recording.
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time
300X. Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or “300X”. (੬ pg. 34) (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from
● Zooming is available up to 8X when the VIDEO/
MEMORY switch is set to “MEMORY”.
the end of a previously recorded scene, the time
code continues from the last time code number.
If during recording a blank portion is left partway
through the tape, the time code is interrupted.
When recording is resumed, the time code starts
counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means
the camcorder may record the same time codes
as those existing in a previously recorded scene.
To prevent this, perform “Recording from the
Middle of a Tape” (੬ pg. 20) in the following
cases;
NOTES:
● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming.
In this case, set the zoom while in record-standby,
lock the focus by using the manual focus
(੬ pg. 41), then zoom in or out in record mode.
● During digital zoom, the quality of image may
suffer.
●
Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the
subject) is possible when the power zoom lever is
set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE MACRO” in
MANUAL menu on page 35.
● When shooting again after playing back a
recorded tape.
● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom
out first. 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 power shuts off during shooting.
● When a tape is removed and re-inserted during
shooting.
● When shooting using a partially recorded tape.
● When shooting on a blank portion located partway
through the tape.
when “TELE MACRO” is set to “ON”. (੬ pg. 35)
● When shooting again after shooting a scene then
opening/closing the cassette holder cover.
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NOTES:
Normal Playback
● 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. 36)
VIDEO/MEMORY
Power Switch
4/9
5
3
A
Quick Review
Enables to check the end of the last recording.
1) Press QUICK REVIEW (3) during the
record-standby mode.
2) Tape is rewound for about several seconds
and played back automatically, then pauses in
the record-standby mode for the next shot.
● Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is
not a malfunction.
Lock Button
VOL. +, –
8
MENU
Speaker
1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.
3 Set the power switch to “PLAY” while
pressing down the lock button located on the
switch.
Recording from the Middle of a Tape
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
(pause) mode. (See the right column.)
2) Set the power switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the lock button located on the
switch, then start recording.
4 To start playback, press 4/9.
5 To stop playback, press 8.
● During stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5 to
fast-forward the tape.
To control the speaker volume
Slide the power zoom lever (VOL. +, –) towards
“+” to turn up the volume, or towards “–” to turn
down the volume.
NOTES:
● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD
monitor or on a connected TV. (੬ pg. 22)
● If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power
is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off
automatically. To turn on again, set the power
switch to “OFF”, then to “PLAY”.
● When a cable is connected to the S/AV connector,
the sound is not heard from the speaker.
Still Playback (Pause)
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.
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Shuttle Search
Allows high-speed search in either direction
during video playback.
1) During playback, press 5 for forward
search, or 3 for reverse search.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.
● During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The
search continues as long as you hold the button.
Once you release the button, normal playback
resumes.
NOTES:
● Before starting blank search, if the current position
is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in
the reverse direction. If the current position is at a
recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the
forward direction.
during blank search, the camcorder stops
● 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.
● A slight mosaic effect appears on the display
during shuttle search. This is not a malfunction.
ATTENTION:
During shuttle search, parts
of the picture may not be
clearly visible, particularly on
the left side of the screen.
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. 16)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.
3 Set the power switch to “PLAY” while
pressing down the lock button located on the
switch.
4 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
5 Press SET to select “t”. The VIDEO menu
appears.
6 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select
“BLANK SRCH”, and press SET. The sub menu
appears.
7 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select
“EXECUTE”, and press SET.
● The “BLANK SEARCH” indication appears and
the camcorder automatically starts reverse or
forward search, then stops at the spot which is
about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of
the detected blank portion.
● To cancel blank search, press 8.
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1 Make sure all units are turned off.
Connections to a TV or VCR
2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as
shown in the illustration.
If using a VCR, go to step 3.
If not, go to step 4.
To S/AV
referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.
connector
Open the cover.
4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.
mark
S-Video/Audio/Video
5 Set the VCR to its AUX (auxiliary) input
cable (provided)
mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.
6 Start playback on the camcorder. (੬ pg. 20)
To choose whether or not the following
displays appear on the connected TV
● Date/Time
TV
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.
(੬ pg. 33, 38)
Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn
on/off the date indication.
● Time code
VCR
Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”.
(੬ pg. 33, 38)
● Indications other than date/time and time code
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
(੬ pg. 33, 38)
A Black to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/
VCR has S-VIDEO IN and A/V input
connectors. In this case, it is not necessary to NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC adapter as
the power supply instead of the battery pack.
(੬ pg. 14)
● 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.
connect the yellow video cable.)
B Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/
VCR has only A/V input connectors.)
C Red to AUDIO R IN*
D White to AUDIO L IN*
*
Not required for watching still images only.
● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound
when the camcorder is turned on.
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A Infrared beam transmitting window
● Transmits the beam signal.
Playback Using the Remote Control
The following buttons are available only when
the camcorder’s power switch is set to “PLAY”.
B PAUSE Button
● Pauses the tape (੬ pg. 24)
Up Button (੬ pg. 24)
C SLOW Rewind Button (੬ pg. 24)
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. 24)
D REW Button
● Rewind/Reverse shuttle search on a tape
(੬ pg. 21)
● Displays previous file in a memory card
(੬ pg. 26)
Installing the Battery
The remote control uses
one lithium battery
(CR2025).
2
Left Button (੬ pg. 24)
1
E INSERT Button (੬ pg. 49)
F SHIFT Button (੬ pg. 24)
G DISPLAY Button (੬ pg. 22, 46)
H SLOW Forward Button (੬ pg. 24)
I PLAY Button
● Starts playback of a tape (੬ pg. 20)
● Starts auto playback of images in a memory
card (੬ pg. 26)
1 Pull out the battery
1
holder by pushing the lock
tab.
Lock tab
2 Insert the battery in the
holder, and be sure to have the “+” mark visible.
3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.
J FF Button
● Forward/Forward shuttle search on a tape
(੬ pg. 21)
● Displays next file in a memory card (੬ pg. 26)
Right Button (੬ pg. 24)
K A. DUB Button (੬ pg. 50)
L STOP Button
● Stops the tape (੬ pg. 20)
● Stops auto playback (੬ pg. 26)
Down Button (੬ pg. 24)
Beam Effective Area (indoor use)
When using the remote
control, be sure to point it at
the remote sensor. The
transmitted beam’s
approximate effective
distance for indoor use is 5 m.
Use the remote control in
Remote sensor
front of the camcorder facing toward the lens.
M EFFECT Button (੬ pg. 24)
N EFFECT ON/OFF Button (੬ pg. 24)
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.
The following buttons are available when the
camcorder’s power switch is set to “A” or “M”.
o Zoom (T/W) Buttons
Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 19, 24)
(Also available with the power switch set to
“PLAY”)
Buttons And Functions
p START/STOP Button
Functions the same as the recording start/
stop button on the camcorder.
q S.SHOT Button
Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the
camcorder.
(Also available with the power switch set to
“PLAY”)
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.
2) At the point you want to zoom
in, press the zoom button (T).
● To zoom out, press the zoom
button (W).
PAUSE or
(Up)
Zoom (T/W)
SLOW (YI)
SLOW (IU)
3) You can move the image on
the screen around to find a
particular portion of the picture.
While holding down SHIFT,
PLAY
(Right)
STOP or
(Down)
(Left)
press
(Left), (Right),
(Down).
SHIFT
(Up) and
● To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification
returns to normal. Or, press STOP (8) and then
press PLAY (U) during video playback.
Slow-Motion Playback
During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI
or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.
● After approx. 10 minutes, normal playback
resumes.
● To pause slow-motion playback, press PAUSE
(9).
NOTES:
● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still
playback.
● Due to digital image processing, the quality of the
image may suffer.
● To stop slow-motion playback, press PLAY (U).
Playback Special Effects
Allows you to add creative effects to the video
playback image.
NOTES:
● You can also engage slow-motion playback from
Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more
than approx. 2 seconds.
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 (੬ pg. 35, “WIDE
● 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.
● 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.
MODE”), it enhances the “classic film” effect.
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish
tint like old photos. Combine this with the cinema
mode (੬ pg. 35, “WIDE MODE”) for a classic
look.
STROBE: Your recording looks like a
series of consecutive snapshots.
Frame-By-Frame Playback
1) To start playback,
press PLAY (U).
2) Press EFFECT.
The PLAYBACK
EFFECT select menu
appears.
EFFECT
ON/OFF
EFFECT
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
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.
Magnifies the recorded image up to 30X at any
time during video playback and D.S.C. playback.
1) Press PLAY (U) to start video
playback. Or perform normal
playback of images.
● To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2
above.
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Continuous Shooting
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides
an effect similar to serial photography.
(੬ pg. 33, 37) The
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.
indicator appears.
NOTE:
Bracket Shooting
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed
below:
In addition to an image with the exposure
automatically set by the camcorder, two other
images are recorded with exposure values
select the image that has a suitable exposure
after shooting.
● Power (੬ pg. 13)
● Loading a Memory Card (੬ pg. 17)
VIDEO/MEMORY
Power Switch
A
Lock Button
SNAPSHOT
Increased
exposure
exposure
Decreased
exposure
1 Remove the lens cap.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 12)
1 Set “C SHOOTING” to “BRACKET”.
(੬ pg. 33, 37) The indicator appears.
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to
“MEMORY”.
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to
4 Set the power switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the lock button located on the
switch.
“MEMORY”.
3 Set the power switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the lock button located on the
switch.
● To change the image size and/or picture quality,
5੬Ppregs.s33S,N3A6,P3S7H. OT. The “O” indication
appears while the snapshot is being taken.
● Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode
with no frame.
● To delete unwanted still images, refer to “Deleting
Files” (੬ pg. 29).
● When you do not want to hear the shutter sound,
set “BEEP” to “OFF”. (੬ pg. 33, 35)
4 Press SNAPSHOT for bracket shooting.
● Three images are recorded.
To cancel bracket shooting mode
Set “C SHOOTING” to “OFF” in step 1.
NOTE:
The shutter speed cannot be fixed in the bracket
shooting, even if the shutter priority (੬ pg. 45) is
set.
NOTES:
● 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, close and re-open the
LCD monitor.
● For approximate number of storable images, see
page 61.
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Interval Shooting
During interval shooting mode, the camcorder
continues to take snapshots automatically with
an interval of your desired setting.
Images shot with the camcorder are
automatically numbered, then stored in
view the stored images, one at a time, much like
flipping through a photo album.
1 Set “INT.SHOT” to “ON”. (੬ pg. 33, 37)
● “INTERVAL” and “ ” appear.
2 Set “INT.TIME” to the desired shooting
VIDEO/MEMORY
interval. (੬ pg. 33, 37)
Power Switch
4/9
3 Set the power switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the lock button located on the
switch.
5
3
A
4 Press SNAPSHOT.
● First shot is taken after 2 seconds.
● The “O” indicator appears while the snapshot
is being taken.
Lock Button
8
INDEX
INFO
● The clock icon “ ” turns while waiting for the next
shot is being taken.
● The next shot is being taken automatically when
the shooting interval set in step 2 has passed.
MENU
1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)
5 Press SNAPSHOT to stop interval shooting.
To cancel interval shooting mode
Set “INT.SHOT” to “OFF” in step 1.
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to
“MEMORY”.
3 Set the power switch to “PLAY” while pressing
down the lock button located on the switch.
● A stored image is displayed.
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC adapter as
the power supply instead of the battery pack.
(੬ pg. 13, 14)
4 Press 3 to display the previous file. Press
5 to display the next file.
● To distinguish between still images taken in
interval shooting mode and other still images, it is
recommended that you reset the file names before
shooting. (੬ pg. 28)
NOTE:
Images shot and stored in the memory card with
another device with resolutions other than
“640 x 480”, “1280 x 960”, “1600 x 1200”,
“2048 x 1536” and “2560 x 1920” will be displayed
as thumbnails only. These thumbnail images cannot
be transferred to a PC.
● Interval shooting will stop if the battery runs out of
power or the memory card becomes full.
● The function “Animation” in the provided software
“Digital Photo Navigator” can be used to create
movie files from the captured still images
®
(Windows only). To create movie files with the
Playback Zoom
Macintosh, it is recommended that you use the
function “Creating a Slideshow From Still Images”
in the commercial software “QuickTime Pro”.
Available only with the remote control.
(੬ pg. 24)
Auto Playback of Images
You can run through all the images stored in the
memory card automatically.
1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback of
Images” (੬ pg. 26).
2 Press 4/9 to start auto playback.
● If you press 3 during auto playback, files are
displayed in descending order.
● If you press 5 during auto playback, files are
displayed in ascending order.
3 To end auto playback, press 8.
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The more pixels there are toward the left, the
darker the image.
The more pixels there are toward the right, the
brighter the image.
By checking the image and its histogram, you
can see the exposure level pattern and the
overall tone reproduction condition.
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.
1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback of
Images” (੬ pg. 26).
To display the histogram
Press INFO twice while a still image is
displayed.
2 Press INDEX. The
Selected file
index screen appears.
2
5
8
3
1
4
7
3 Press Up (4/9)/
Down (8)/3/5 to
move the frame to the
desired file.
To turn off the histogram
Press INFO once.
6
9
NOTE:
(GAIN) are also displayed as recording information
with histogram. The shutter speed displayed during
shooting is an approximation. It may not match the
one displayed with histogram.
4 Press SET. The
selected file is displayed.
Index number
Viewing File Information
You can get the relevant file information by
pressing the INFO button during normal
playback or index playback.
Removing On-Screen Display
1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback of
Images” (੬ pg. 26).
FOLDER: Folder name
2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
(੬ pg. 28)
FOLDER
FILE
: 1 0 0 JVCGR
: DVC0 0 0 1 0
3 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select
“DISPLAY”, and press SET. The sub menu
appears.
FILE: File name
(੬ pg. 28)
DATE: Date the file was
made
SIZE: Image size
DATE
SIZE
:
:
27. 10. 05
2560X1920
QUALITY : FINE
PROTECT : OFF
4 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select “OFF”,
and press SET. The operation mode indicator,
folder/file number and battery remaining power
indicator disappear.
● To display the indicators again, select “ON”.
Operation mode indicator
QUALITY: Picture quality
PROTECT: When set to “ON”, the file is
protected from accidental erasure. (੬ pg. 28)
● Press the INFO button twice to close the
information screen.
Folder/file number
NOTE:
100-0013
With images shot with other devices or processed
on a PC, “QUALITY: – – –” will be displayed.
MENU
50m
D I SPLAY OFF
ON
Histogram (for Still Image Files)
A histogram is a graph
indicating the image’s
brightness. The horizontal
axis indicates the
Battery remaining power indicator
brightness level (darker on
the left and brighter on the
right), while the vertical
1
F
I
/
2
2
.
5
0
0
0
s
S O 1
0
D
B
axis indicates how many pixels exist for each
brightness level.
The more pixels there are in centre position, the
exposure is proper and the brightness is well-
balanced.
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Dubbing Still Images Recorded on a
Tape to a Memory Card
Protecting Files
The protect mode helps prevent the accidental
erasure of files.
Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a
1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback of
memory card.
1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16)
2 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.
3 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select
“PROTECT”, and press SET. The sub menu
appears.
4 Set the power switch to “PLAY” while
pressing down the lock button located on the
switch.
To protect the currently displayed file
4 Press Up (4/9) or
5 Set “
COPY” to “ON”.
Down (8) to select
MENU
PROTECT
CURRENT
PROT . ALL
CANC . ALL
(੬ pg. 33, 38)
“CURRENT”, and press
SET. The PROTECT
6 Press 4/9 to start playback.
RETURN
7 At the point you want to dub, press 4/9
again to engage Still Playback.
select the desired file.
8 To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.
● The “
” indication appears during dubbing.
6 Press Up (4/9) or
Down (8) to select
“EXECUTE”, and press
SET.
● To cancel protection,
select “RETURN”.
PROTECT
NOTES:
● To use playback special effects with a video image
you wish to dub, perform up to step 8 using the
remote control. (੬ pg. 24)
PROTECTED
RETURN
● Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.
● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for
all files you want to protect.
Resetting The File Name
To protect all files stored in the memory card
By resetting the file name, a new folder will be
made. The new files you are going to make will
be stored in the new folder. It is convenient to
separate the new files from previously made
files.
4 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select
“PROT.ALL”, and press SET. The PROTECT
screen appears.
5 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select
“EXECUTE”, and press SET.
1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback of
● To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.
Images” (੬ pg. 26).
NOTES:
2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
● If the “
” mark appears, the currently displayed
file is protected.
3 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select “NO.
RESET”, and press SET. The NO. RESET
screen appears.
● When the memory card is initialised or corrupted,
even protected files are deleted. If you do not want
to lose important files, transfer them to a PC and
save them.
4 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select
“EXECUTE”, and press SET. The new folder
(such as “101JVCGR”) will be made and the file
name of the next shot starts from DVC00001.
NOTE:
If the file name reaches DVC09999, a new folder
(such as “101JVCGR”) will be made and the file
name will start again from DVC00001.
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To Remove Protection
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 3
in “Protecting Files”.
NOTE:
If the “
” mark appears, the selected file is
protected and cannot be deleted.
To remove protection from the currently
displayed file
4 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select “ALL”,
and press SET. The DELETE screen appears.
4 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select
“CURRENT”, and press SET. The PROTECT
screen appears.
5 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select
“EXECUTE”, and press SET.
● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.
5 Press 3 or 5 to select the desired file.
NOTES:
6 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select
delete them, remove protection first.
● Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored.
Check files before deleting.
“EXECUTE”, and press SET.
● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to
remove protection.
CAUTION:
To remove protection from all files stored in
the memory card
Do not remove the memory card or perform any
other operation (such as turning off the camcorder)
during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided
AC adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted
if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If
the memory card becomes corrupted, initialise it.
(੬ pg. 32)
4 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select
“CANC.ALL”, and press SET. The PROTECT
screen appears.
5 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select
“EXECUTE”, and press SET.
● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
Deleting Files
Previously stored files can be deleted either one
at a time or all at once.
1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback of
Images” (੬ pg. 26).
2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
3 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select
“DELETE”, and press SET. The sub menu
appears.
To delete the currently displayed file
4 Press Up (4/9) or
Down (8) to select
MENU
“CURRENT”, and press
SET. The DELETE screen
appears.
DELETE
CURRENT
ALL
RETURN
5 Press 3 or 5 to
select the desired file.
6 Press Up (4/9) or
Down (8) to select
“EXECUTE”, and press
SET.
DELETE
DELETE?
● To cancel deletion, select
“RETURN”.
EXECUTE
RETURN
● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for
all files you want to delete.
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To Print by Selecting Still Images and
Number of Prints
Setting Print Information (DPOF
Setting)
This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF
(Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to
support future systems such as automatic
printing. You can select one of the 2 print
information settings for images stored in the
memory card: “To Print All Still Images (One
Print For Each)” or “To Print by Selecting Still
Images and Number of Prints”.
Images (One Print For Each)”.
2 Press Up (4/9) or
DPOF
Down (8) to select
“CURRENT”, and press
SET. The DPOF screen
appears.
SHEETS
0 0
RETURN
3 Press 3 or 5 to
select the desired file.
NOTES:
● 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.
4 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select the
number indication (00), and press SET.
5 Select the number of
DPOF
prints by pressing Up (4/
● To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them
to a memory card. (੬ pg. 28)
9) to increase the number,
or Down (8) to decrease
the number, and press
SET. The “SAVE?”
SHEETS
To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)
0 5
appears.
1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback of
Images” (੬ pg. 26).
6 Press Up (4/9) or
DPOF
Down (8) to select
2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
“EXECUTE” to save the
setting you have just
made, and press SET.
● To cancel the setting,
select “CANCEL”.
● Repeat steps 3 through 6 for the desired number
of prints.
● The number of prints can be set up to 15.
● To correct the number of prints, select the image
again and change the number.
● If you did not change any settings in step 3
through 5, the menu screen reappears.
3 Press Up (4/9) or
SAVE?
Down (8) to select
MENU
EXECUTE
CANCEL
“DPOF”, and press SET.
The sub menu appears.
DPOF
CURRENT
ALL
RESET
1
RETURN
4 Press Up (4/9) or
Down (8) to select
“ALL 1”, and press SET.
The DPOF screen appears.
5 Press Up (4/9) or
DPOF
Down (8) to select
“EXECUTE”, and press
SET. The normal playback
screen appears.
● To cancel the setting,
select “RETURN”.
7 Press SET three times to close the menu
ALL1?
screen.
EXECUTE
RETURN
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To Reset the Number of Prints
Direct Printing with a PictBridge
Printer
If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, still
images can be printed easily by connecting the
camcorder with USB cable directly to the printer.
DPOF setting can also be used. (੬ pg. 30)
1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “To Print All Still
Images (One Print For Each)”.
2 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select
“RESET”, and press SET. The DPOF screen
appears.
3 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select
“EXECUTE”, and press SET.
● To cancel the setting, select “RETURN”.
● The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still
images.
NOTE:
After selecting “DIRECT PRINT” in the menu,
connect the USB cable.
To print by selecting a still image
4 Press SET three times to close the menu
1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback of
screen.
Images” (੬ pg. 26).
CAUTION:
2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
While performing the above, never disconnect
power, as this may cause the memory card to be
corrupted.
3 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select
“DIRECT PRINT”, and press SET. A message
“PLEASE CONNECT PRINTER” appears.
4 Connect the camcorder to the printer with
USB cable.
● After a while, the print menu appears.
5 Press Up (4/9) or
DIRECT PRINT
Down (8) to select
“SELECTED PRINT” and
press SET.
SELECTED PRINT
DPOF PRINT
6 Press 3 or 5 to
CANCEL
select the desired file, and
press SET.
7 Press 3 or 5 to
DIRECT PRINT
select the number of
prints.
● The number of prints can
be set from 1 to 99.
NUMBER OF PRINTS
01
DATE
ON
PRINT
CANCEL
8 Press Up (4/9) or
Down (8) to select
“DATE”, then press 3 or 5 to select “ON”
or “OFF”.
● Select “ON” to print the date and “OFF” not to
print.
9 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select
“PRINT”, and press SET. The image is printed.
To cancel the print setting
Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select
“CANCEL”, and press SET.
To stop printing after printing starts
1 Press SET. The confirmation screen
appears.
2 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select
“EXECUTE”, and press SET.
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To print using the DPOF setting
Initialising a Memory Card
You can initialise a memory card any time.
After initialising, all files and data stored in the
memory card, including those which have been
protected, are cleared.
If the printer is compatible with DPOF, you can
use the DPOF setting. (੬ pg. 30)
1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback of
Images” (੬ pg. 26).
2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to
3 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select
“DIRECT PRINT”, and press SET. A message
“PLEASE CONNECT PRINTER” appears.
“MEMORY”.
2 Set the power switch to “PLAY” while
pressing down the lock button located on the
switch.
4 Connect the camcorder to the printer with
USB cable.
● After a while, the print menu appears.
3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
5 Press Up (4/9) or
4 Press Up (4/9) or
FORMAT
DIRECT PRINT
Down (8) to select “DPOF
Down (8) to select
ERASE ALL
EX I ST I NG DATA?
PRINT”, and press SET.
“FORMAT”, and press
SET. The FORMAT
screen appears.
6 Press Up (4/9) or
SELECTED PRINT
DPOF PRINT
Down (8) to select
EXECUTE
RETURN
CANCEL
“PRINT”, and press SET.
The image is printed.
5 Press Up (4/9) or
Down (8) to select
● To confirm the DPOF setting, select “CHECK
SETTINGS”, and press SET. You can check
images and number of prints by pressing 3 or
5. To return to the previous menu, press Up
(4/9) or Down (8) to select “RETURN”, and
press SET.
“EXECUTE”, and press SET. The memory card
is initialised.
● When initialization is finished, “NO IMAGES
STORED” appears.
● To cancel initialization, select “RETURN”.
CAUTION:
NOTE:
Do not perform any other operation (such as turning
off the camcorder) during initialization. Also, be sure
to use the provided AC adapter, as the memory
card may be corrupted if the battery becomes
exhausted during initialization. If the memory card
becomes corrupted, initialise it.
If the printer is not recognised, or to print again after
direct printing with a PictBridge Printer, remove the
USB cable, select “DIRECT PRINT” in the menu
again, and then reconnect the cable.
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Menus without Sub Menus
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. 34 – 38)
v WIPE/FADER
(੬ pg. 44)
Selected menu icon
blinks.
r EFFECT (੬ pg. 45)
Selected
parameter
1) Press Up (4/9) or
Down (8) to select the
desired parameter.
EFFECT
VIDEO/MEMORY
OFF
Up (4/9)
CLASSIC FILM
Power Switch
SET
SEPIA
STROBE
is complete. The menu
screen returns.
A
● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other
function menus.
Lock Button
3) Press SET. The menu screen closes.
MENU
Down (8)
Menus with Sub Menus
1 For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:
● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO” or
“MEMORY”.
● Set the power switch to “M” while pressing down
the lock button located on the switch.
m CAMERA (੬ pg. 34)
q MANUAL
(੬ pg. 34)
Selected menu icon
blinks.
Selected function
s SYSTEM (੬ pg. 35)
n
੬
CAMERA DISPLAY
pg. 36)
CAMERA
REC MODE
–
(
For Video Playback Menus:
SOUND MODE– 12BIT
ZOOM
SNAP SHOT
GAIN UP
–
–
–
10x
o DSC (੬ pg. 36)
t VIDEO (੬ pg. 37)
n VIDEO DISPLAY
(੬ pg. 38)
1) Press Up (4/9) or
Down (8) to select the
desired function, and
press SET. The sub
menu appears.
● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.
● Set the power switch to “PLAY” while pressing
down the lock button located on the switch.
● For D.S.C. playback menus, refer to “D.S.C.
PLAYBACK” (੬ pg. 26 – 32).
FULL
AGC
RETURN
Sub Menu
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 12)
CAMERA
REC MODE
3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.
4 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select the
desired function, and press SET. The selected
function menu appears.
● Example: CAMERA
menu
2) Press Up (4/9) or
Down (8) to select the
desired parameter.
3) Press SET. Selection
is complete.
● Repeat the procedure if
you wish to set other
function menus.
4) Press SET. The
menu screen returns.
● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other
function menus.
Screen for Video and Screen for Video
D.S.C. Recording Menu Playback Menu
WIPE
/
FADER
VIDEO
CAMERA
REC MODE
SOUND MODE – STEREO
–
FADER–WHITE
FADER–BLACK
FADER–B.W
NARRATION
REC MODE
–
–
OFF
SOUND MODE– 12BIT
ZOOM
SNAP SHOT
GAIN UP
–
–
–
10x
COPY– OFF
WIPE–CORNER
WIPE–WINDOW
WIPE–SLIDE
FULL
AGC
BLANK SRCH
OFF
S/AV INPUT
–
WIPE–DOOR
WIPE–SCROLL
WIPE–SHUTTER
RETURN
RETURN
5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the
selected function.
5) Press SET. The menu screen closes.
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Recording Menus
SNAP SHOT
[FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame
NEGA: Nega mode
FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame
CAMERA
The “m CAMERA” settings are effective when
the power switch is set to both “A” and “M”.
However, the menu settings can be changed
only when the power switch is set to “M”.
[ ] = Factory-preset
[FULL]
NEGA
FRAME
For details on the procedure, refer to “Snapshot
(For Video Recording)” (੬ pg. 39).
REC MODE
[SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode
times the recording time.
(Available when the VIDEO/MEMORY switch is
set to “VIDEO”)
OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no
picture brightness adjustment.
[AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy,
but the image is bright.
NOTES:
● Audio dubbing (੬ pg. 50) and insert editing
(੬ pg. 49) are possible on tapes recorded in the
SP mode.
● If the recording mode is switched, the playback
picture will be blurred at the switching point.
● It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP
mode on this camcorder be played back on this
camcorder.
● During playback of a tape recorded on another
camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there
may be momentary pauses in the sound.
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,
“
” is displayed.
SOUND MODE
GAIN
[12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo
sound on four separate channels. Select “12BIT”
mode if you want to perform audio dubbing
afterward. (੬ pg. 50) (Equivalent to the 32 kHz
mode of previous models)
(Available when the VIDEO/MEMORY switch is
set to “MEMORY”)
[AUTO] / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400
Select the ISO sensitivity to the desired setting.
16BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound
on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the
48 kHz mode of previous models)
MANUAL
The q MANUAL settings are effective only
when the power switch is set to “M”.
[ ] = Factory-preset
ZOOM
10X: Only optical zoom is available up to 10X for
video recording and 8X for still image recording.
[40X]*: Digital zoom is available up to 40X.
300X*: Digital zoom is available up to 300X.
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY switch
is set to “VIDEO”.
DIS
(Available when the VIDEO/MEMORY switch is
set to “VIDEO”)
OFF: Disables the function.
[ON
]: To compensate for unstable images
caused by camera-shake, particularly at high
magnification.
NOTES:
● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand
shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting
condition.
● The “
” indicator blinks or goes out if the
Stabiliser cannot be used.
● Switch off this mode when recording with the
camcorder on a tripod.
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SYSTEM
SELF-TIMER
[OFF] / ON
੬ pg. 40, “Self-Timer”
The “s SYSTEM” functions which are set when
the power switch is set to “M” are also applied
when the power switch is set to “PLAY”.
[ ] = Factory-preset
5S
[OFF]: Disables 5-second recording.
5S: Enables 5-second recording. (੬ pg. 40)
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.
BEEP
OFF: Even though not heard while shooting,
shutter sound is recorded on the tape.
BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is
turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of
recording. It also activates the shutter sound
effect. (੬ pg. 25, 39)
TELE MACRO
[OFF]: Disables the function.
[MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds
when any operation is performed. It also
activates the shutter sound effect.
ON: When the distance to the subject is less
than 1 m, set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”. You can
shoot a subject as large as possible at a
distance of approx. 70 cm.
(੬ pg. 25, 39)
NOTE:
TALLY
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out
of focus.
OFF: The tally lamp remains off at all times.
[ON]: The tally lamp comes on to signal the start
of recording.
WIDE MODE
[OFF]: Records with no change in the screen
ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen
ratio.
REMOTE
OFF: Disables the remote control operations.
[ON]: Enables the remote control operations.
CINEMA* : Inserts black bands at the top and
bottom of the screen. The
indicator appears.
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
instruction manual.
16:9 WIDE* : 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.
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY switch
is set to “VIDEO”.
NOTE:
During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor,
black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of
the screen and the image appears like a letter
boxed 16:9 movie. (CINEMA and 16:9 WIDE mode)
WIND CUT
[OFF]: Disengages the function.
ON
wind. The “
: Helps cut down on noise created by
” indicator appears. The quality of
the sound will change. This is normal.
FLASH ADJ.
੬ pg. 39, “Flash Brightness Adjustment”
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DEMO MODE
DATE/TIME
OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take
place.
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”.
ON: The date/time is always displayed.
● The date indication can also be turned on/off by
pressing the DISPLAY button on the remote
control. (੬ pg. 22, 46)
[ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as
program AE or 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.
TIME CODE
[OFF]: Time code is not displayed.
ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder
and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are
LANGUAGE
NOTES:
/ [
]* / [ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS /
● If a cassette is in the camcorder, the
demonstration cannot be turned on.
● “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the
camcorder power is turned off.
● If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions
will not be available. After viewing demo, set to
“OFF”.
DEUTSCH / ESPAÑOL / ITALIANO /
NEDERLANDS / PORTUGUÊS / РУССКИЙ /
/
The language setting can be changed.
(੬ pg. 15)
* GR-X5AC/AH only
AUX MIC
CAM RESET
OFF: Auxiliary microphone level indicator does
not appear.
[ON]: Displays auxiliary microphone level
indicator when optional microphone is
connected. (੬ pg. 12)
EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-
preset.
[RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to the
factory-preset.
CAMERA DISPLAY
CLOCK ADJ.
● The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are
effective even when the power switch is set to “A”.
However, the menu settings can be changed only
when the power switch is set to “M”.
● The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings except
“BRIGHT”, “LANGUAGE” and “AUX MIC” are
effective only for shooting.
੬ pg. 15, “Date/Time Settings”
DSC
[ ] = Factory-preset
QUALITY
[ ] = Factory-preset
[FINE] / STANDARD
The picture quality mode can be selected to best
match your needs. Two picture quality modes
BRIGHT
੬ pg. 16, “Brightness Adjustment of the
Display”
are available: FINE (
order of quality).
) / STANDARD (
) (in
NOTE:
ON SCREEN
The number of storable images depends on the
selected picture quality as well as the composition
of the subjects in the images and the type of
memory card being used. (੬ pg. 61)
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.
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
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IMAGE SIZE
INT.SHOT
640 x 480 / 1280 x 960 / 1600 x 1200 /
2048 x 1536 / [2560 x 1920]
[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON: Enables interval shooting. (੬ pg. 26)
The image size mode can be selected to best
match your needs. (੬ pg. 61)
INT.TIME
15SEC
30MIN
/
/
30SEC
60MIN
/
[1MIN]
/
2MIN
/
5MIN
/
10MIN
/
NOTE:
The setting can be changed only when the VIDEO/
MEMORY switch is set to “MEMORY”.
Allows you to select the shooting interval for
interval shooting. (੬ pg. 26)
C SHOOTING
[OFF]: Disables the function.
Playback Menus
ON: Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an
effect similar to serial photography. (੬ pg. 25)
BRACKET: Two more images are automatically
recorded with exposure values shifted to the
+0.3EV and –0.3EV sides. (੬ pg. 25)
VIDEO
[ ] = Factory-preset
SOUND MODE and NARRATION
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 33, select “SOUND MODE” or
REC SELECT
[
(TAPE)]: When snapshots are taken with
the VIDEO/MEMORY switch set to “VIDEO”, still
images are recorded only onto the tape.
/
(TAPE/CARD): When snapshots
are taken 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
SHOT” selection in CAMERA menu is also
applicable to memory card recording.
“NARRATION” from the menu screen and set it
to the desired parameter.
SOUND MODE
[STEREO
]: Sound is output on both “L” and
“R” channels in stereo.
SOUND L : Sound from the “L” channel is
output.
SOUND R : Sound from the “R” channel is
output.
NARRATION
[OFF]: Original sound is output on both “L” and
“R” channels in stereo.
ON: Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R”
channels in stereo. (੬ pg. 50)
MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined
and output in stereo on both “L” and “R”
channels.
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EN
VIDEO DISPLAY
REC MODE
[SP] / LP
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. 46, 47)
The “n” (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are
“BRIGHT”, “LANGUAGE” and “AUX MIC”.
settings) are the same as in the description
COPY
[ ] = Factory-preset
[OFF]: When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed
during tape playback, the playback image
pauses and normal playback will resume after
approximately 6 seconds. (The still image is not
recorded.)
ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a
tape to a memory card. (੬ pg. 28)
BRIGHT
੬ pg. 16, “Brightness Adjustment of the
Display”
ON SCREEN
OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV
When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display
disappears.
BLANK SRCH
DATE/TIME
[OFF] / AUTO / ON
੬ pg. 21, “Blank Search”
When set to “AUTO”, the date/time are displayed
in the following cases:
S/AV INPUT
● When playback starts. The camcorder displays
the date/time when scenes are recorded.
● When the date is changed during playback.
[OFF]: Disables audio/video signal input from
the S/AV connector. (੬ pg. 46)
A/V IN: Enables audio/video signal input from
the S/AV connector. (੬ pg. 46)
S IN: Enables audio/S-video signal input from
the S/AV connector. (੬ pg. 46)
TIME CODE
[OFF] / ON
੬ pg. 19, “Time Code”
LANGUAGE
SYSTEM
/ [
]* / [ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS /
Each setting is linked with “s SYSTEM”, which
appears when the power switch is set to “M”.
(੬ pg. 33)
● The parameters are the same as in the
description on page 35.
DEUTSCH / ESPAÑOL / ITALIANO /
NEDERLANDS / PORTUGUÊS / РУССКИЙ /
/
The language setting can be changed.
(੬ pg. 15)
* GR-X5AC/AH only
AUX MIC
OFF / [ON]
੬ pg. 36, “AUX MIC”
FEATURES FOR RECORDING
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1 Select “FLASH ADJ.” in MANUAL menu, and
Snapshot Flash
press SET.
● The parameter appears.
The flash can be used when a
snapshot is taken in Record-
Standby mode. (੬ pg. 25, 39)
● You can select the flash
2 To intensify the flash, press Up (4/9). To
weaken the flash, press Down (8).
setting. Press FLASH (5
repeatedly to select the
desired mode.
)
3 Press SET three times to close the menu
screen.
NOTE:
Flash
[
0A]: Fires automatically if it
is dark.
0A: Fires automatically if it is dark and
When you change the subject you are shooting or
in step 2 and take a snapshot to check the flash
brightness. After doing this adjust to your desired
brightness.
C
reduces the red-eye effect in the subject’s eyes.
0: Always fires.
0S: The flash fires regardless of the shooting
condition. The shutter speed becomes slower in
this mode, so the background can be also
brightened.
OFF (No indicator): Will not fire.
[ ] = Factory-preset
This feature lets you record still images that look
like photographs onto a tape.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.
If “C 0A” is selected
2 Set the power switch to “M”.
The C red-eye reduction indicator lights. Press
SNAPSHOT. The flash fires twice. The first flash
is for reduction of the human eye’s red reflection
and the second flash is for the actual recording.
3 Set “SNAP SHOT” to the desired mode.
(੬ pg. 33, 34)
● The “O” indication appears and a still image
will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the
camcorder re-enters the record-standby mode.
● You can take snapshots also during video
recording. A still image will be recorded for
approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording
resumes.
NOTES:
● Do not fire the flash at a person at short range.
● The flash does not fire when the flash is set to
“OFF” or when Night-Scope mode (੬ pg. 40) is
engaged, and also when the battery remaining
power is low.
● The flash does not fire even if the flash is set to
“ON” when continuous shooting or bracket
shooting (੬ pg. 25, 39) is performed, or “r” is
set to “SPORTS” or “SNOW” (੬ pg. 44).
● When shooting a subject at a distance where the
flash light cannot reach (over approx. 2 m), set the
flash to “OFF” to prevent the picture from
becoming too dark or becoming too tinted.
● While charging the flash, blinks and the flash
will not fire.
● Regardless of the power switch position (“A” or
“M”), snapshots are taken with the selected
snapshot mode.
● The flash does not fire during recording.
Continuous Shooting
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides
an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval
between still images: approx. 1 second)
Flash Brightness Adjustment
● The continuous shooting mode is disabled when
“REC SELECT” is set to “
/
”.
When a snapshot is taken (੬ pg. 25) in the dark
the camcorder fires the flash and adjusts the
brightness automatically. You can also adjust the
flash brightness manually. When you find that
the snapshots you took look too bright or too
dark, adjust it manually.
(੬ pg. 37)
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OR
Night-Scope
3 For snapshot, press SNAPSHOT.
● The tally lamp starts blinking.
Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than
they would be under good natural lighting.
Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may
look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter
speed.
● After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and a
1 Set the power switch to “M”.
step 2.
2 Press NIGHT (4/9) so that the Night-Scope
NOTE:
indicator “
” appears.
If “BEEP” and “TALLY” are set to “OFF” (੬ pg. 35),
the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does
not light.
● The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to
provide up to 25 times sensitivity.
● “ ” appears beside “
” while the shutter speed
is being automatically adjusted.
5-Second Recording
Record a vacation or an important event in 5-
second clips to keep the action moving. This
function is available only for video recording.
To deactivate Night-Scope
Press NIGHT (4/9) again so that the Night-
Scope indicator disappears.
NOTES:
● During Night-Scope, the following functions or
settings cannot be activated and its indicator
blinks or goes out:
1 Set “5S” to “5S”. (੬ pg. 33, 35)
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.
• Some modes of “Program AE” or “Special
Effects” (੬ pg. 44, 45)
• “Snapshot Flash” (੬ pg. 39)
• “GAIN UP” in CAMERA menu (੬ pg. 34)
• “DIS” in MANUAL menu (੬ pg. 34)
● During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the
camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a
tripod is recommended.
3 To exit the 5S mode, select “OFF” in step 1.
To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording
mode
Instead of pressing the recording start/stop
button in step 2, select the desired snapshot
mode in CAMERA menu (੬ pg. 34), then press
SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 5-
second still. When “5S” is set to “Anim.”, this
function is not available.
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.
1 Set the power switch to “M”.
NOTE:
2 Set “SELF-TIMER” to
“ON ”. (੬ pg. 33, 35)
● The “ ” indicator
appears.
MANUAL
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.
–
OFF
ON
3 For video recording,
press the recording start/
stop button.
● The tally lamp starts blinking.
● After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and video
recording starts. The tally lamp stays on.
To stop self-timer recording, press the recording
start/stop button again.
● The camcorder re-enters record-standby mode.
FEATURES FOR RECORDING
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Manual Focus
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.
The camcorder’s full range AF system offers
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as
close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity.
However, correct focus may not be obtained
depending on the shooting condition. In this
case, use the manual focus mode.
1 Set the power switch to
“M”.
1 Set the power switch to “M”.
2 Press FOCUS. The
manual focus indicator
appears.
2 Press EXPOSURE.
● The exposure control indicator appears.
3 Rotate the manual
exposure.
focus dial to focus on a
subject.
Manual focus
indicator
● Adjustment range
For video recording: –6 to +6
For still image recording: –2.0 to +2.0 (EV)
● +3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight
compensation. (੬ pg. 42)
● When the focus level
cannot be adjusted any further or closer, “ ” or
” will blink.
“
4 Press SET on the manual focus dial. Focus
4 Press SET on the manual focus dial.
adjustment is complete.
Exposure adjustment is complete.
To reset to Auto Focus
Press FOCUS twice or set the power switch to
“A”.
To return to automatic exposure control
Press EXPOSURE twice. Or, set the power
switch to “A”.
Manual focus is recommended in situations
listed below.
● When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
● When illumination is low.*
● When the subject has no contrast (difference in
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-
colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*
● When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD
monitor.*
NOTES:
● You cannot use the manual exposure control at
the same time when program AE is set to “SNOW”
(੬ pg. 44), or with the backlight compensation.
● If the adjustment does not cause any visible
change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”.
(੬ pg. 33, 34)
● When the scene contains minute patterns or
identical patterns that are regularly repeated.
● When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
● When shooting a scene with a high-contrast
background.
* The following low-contrast warnings appear
blinking:
,
,
and
.
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NOTE:
Iris Lock
Using backlight compensation may cause the light
around the subject to become too bright and the
subject to become white.
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 changes), such as when
the subject is backing away.
Spot Exposure Control
Selection of a spot metering area enables more
precise exposure compensation. You can select
one of the three metering areas on the LCD
monitor.
● When shooting on a reflective natural background
such as at the beach or when skiing.
● When shooting objects under a spotlight.
1 Set the power switch to “M”.
2 Press BACKLIGHT (8) twice so that the
● A spot metering area frame appears at the
● When zooming.
1 Set the power switch to “M”.
2 Press EXPOSURE.
● The exposure control indicator appears.
3 Press 3 or 5 to select the desired spot
metering area.
3 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD
monitor, then press and hold SET on the manual
focus dial for over 2 seconds. The exposure
control indicator and the “ ” indication appear.
4 Press SET.
● Spot exposure control is engaged.
● Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of
the selected area most appropriate.
4 Press SET on the manual focus dial. The “
”
indication changes to “ ” and the iris is locked.
To lock the iris
After step 3, press and hold SET over 2
seconds. The “ ” indication appears and the
iris is locked.
To return to automatic iris control
Press EXPOSURE twice. Or, set the power
switch to “A”.
● The exposure control indicator and “
”
To cancel spot exposure control
disappear.
Press BACKLIGHT (8) once so that the “
indicator disappears.
”
To lock the exposure control and the iris
After step 2, adjust the exposure by rotating the
manual focus dial. Then lock the iris in steps 3
and 4. For automatic locking, Press
EXPOSURE twice in step 2. The exposure
control and the iris become automatic.
NOTES:
● You cannot use the spot exposure control at the
same time with following functions.
• “STROBE” in “EFFECT” (੬ pg. 45)
• Digital zoom (੬ pg. 19)
• Manual exposure control
● Depending on the shooting location and condition,
optimum result may not be attained.
Backlight Compensation
Backlight compensation brightens the subject
quickly.
With simple operation, backlight compensation
feature brightens the dark subject portion by
increasing the exposure.
1 Set the power switch to “M”.
2 Press BACKLIGHT (8) so that the backlight
compensation indicator “ ” appears.
To cancel backlight compensation
Press BACKLIGHT (8) twice so that the “
”
indicator disappears.
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The white balance refers to the correctness of
Adjust the white balance
colour reproduction under various lighting. If the manually when shooting
white balance is correct, all other colours will be under various types of
accurately reproduced.
lighting.
The white balance is usually adjusted
automatically. However, more advanced
camcorder operators control this function
manually to achieve a more professional colour/
tint reproduction.
1 Set the power switch
to “M”.
White paper
2 Hold a sheet of plain
white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom
the screen.
1 Set the power switch to “M”.
2 Press W.B repeatedly to select the desired
3 Press W.B repeatedly to select “
”.
mode.
4 Press and hold W.B until
begins blinking.
stops blinking.
[AUTO] (No indicator): White balance is
adjusted automatically.
: For adjusting the white balance manually
depending on the light source. (੬ “Manual
White Balance Adjustment”)
: When shooting outdoors on a sunny day.
: When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.
: When a video light or similar type of
lighting is used.
● When the setting is completed,
NOTES:
● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white
paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually.
(੬ pg. 41)
● A subject can be shot under various types of
lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent,
candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature
is different depending on the light source, the
subject tint will differ depending on the white
balance settings. Use this function for a more
natural result.
● Once you adjust white balance manually, the
setting is retained even if the power is turned off or
the battery removed.
[ ] = Factory-preset
● The selected mode indicator except “AUTO”
appears.
To return to automatic white balance
Select “AUTO” in step 2.
Or, set the power switch to “A”.
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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.
Wipe or Fader Effects
These effects let you make pro-style scene
transitions. Use them to spice up the transition
from one scene to the next.
Wipe or fader works when video recording is
started or stopped.
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.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.
2 Set the power switch to “M”.
WIPE–SHUTTER: Wipe in from the centre
of a black screen toward the top and bottom, or
wipe out from the top and bottom toward the
centre leaving a black screen.
3 Set “v” to the desired mode. (੬ pg. 33)
4 Press FADE/WIPE.
● The selected effect indicator appears.
Program AE
You can use the program AE settings for specific
shooting situations.
5 Press the recording start/stop button to
activate the fade-in/out or wipe-in/out.
To deactivate the selected effect
Press FADE/WIPE twice in step 4. The effect
indicator disappears.
1 Set the power switch to “M”.
2 Press PROGRAM AE.
NOTES:
● The program AE menu appears.
● You can extend the length of a wipe or fader by
pressing and holding the recording start/stop
button.
3 Rotate the manual focus dial to select the
desired mode.
● Some wipe/fader effects cannot be used with
certain modes of program AE and special effects.
(੬ pg. 44, 45) In this case, the selected indicator
blinks or goes out.
4 Press SET on the manual focus dial. The
setting is completed.
● The selected program AE indicator appears.
TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look
more natural. White balance (੬ pg. 43) is
automatically set to “ ”, but can be changed to
your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the
camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from
approx. 10 m to infinity. From less than 10 m,
adjust the focus manually. The flash does not fire
in this mode.
WIPE/FADER
FADER–WHITE: Fade in or out with a white
screen.
FADER–BLACK: Fade in or out with a black
screen.
PORTRAIT: The subject in the front is
FADER–B.W: Fade in to a colour screen
from a black and white screen, or fade out from
colour to black and white.
accentuated by blurring the background.
SPORTS
(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000):
This setting allows fast-moving images to be
captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable
slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter
speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the
shutter function under good lighting conditions.
SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may
otherwise appear too dark when shooting in
extremely bright surroundings such as in the
snow.
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
centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the
corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually
wiping out to the centre.
WIPE–SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or
wipe out from left to right.
FEATURES FOR RECORDING
A PRIORITY (F1.8 – F8.0):
Special Effects
You can add special effects to your recording
in step 3, rotate the manual focus dial to select
the desired value, and press SET. You can set
the aperture value (F-number) manually. The
larger the aperture value (lower F-number), the
more blurred the background will become. The
smaller the aperture value (higher F-number),
the clearer the focus will be both near and far
object.
images.
1 Set the power switch to “M”.
2 Set “r” to the desired mode. (੬ pg. 33)
● The selected special effect indicator appears.
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 (੬ pg. 35, “WIDE
You can select the F-number from F1.8*/F1.9**/
F2.0/F2.8/F4.0/F5.6/F8.0*.
*
Not available when the VIDEO/MEMORY switch
is set to “MEMORY”.
** Not available when the VIDEO/MEMORY switch
MODE”), it enhances the “classic film” effect.
is set to “VIDEO”.
● If it is too bright, set to the larger F-number. If it is
too dark, set to the smaller.
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish
tint like old photos. Combine this with the cinema
mode (੬ pg. 35, “WIDE MODE”) for a classic
look.
STROBE*: Your recording looks like a
series of consecutive snapshots.
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY switch
is set to “VIDEO”.
S PRIORITY (1/50 – 1/4000):
After selecting “S PRIORITY” (Shutter Priority)
in step 3, rotate the manual focus dial to select
the desired value, and press SET. You can set
the shutter speed manually.
1/50: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50 second.
Black bands that usually appear when shooting
a TV screen become narrower.
1/120: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120
second. The flickering that occurs when
shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-
vapor lamp is reduced.
To turn off the special effect
Select “OFF” in step 2. The special effect
indicator disappears.
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000*, 1/2000*, 1/4000*: Fast
shutter speed allows fast-moving subject to be
captured one frame at a time vividly. Use these
settings when an automatic adjustment does not
work well by
SPORTS mode
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY switch
is set to “VIDEO”.
To turn off the program AE
Select “OFF” in step 3. The program AE
indicator disappears.
NOTES:
● Some modes of program AE cannot be used
during Night-Scope.
● When a subject is too bright or reflective, a vertical
streak may appear (smear phenomenon). Smear
phenomenon tends to occur when “SPORTS” is
selected.
● Some modes of program AE cannot be used with
certain wipe/fader effects (੬ pg. 44). In this case,
the selected indicator blinks or goes out.
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Dubbing to or from a VCR
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC adapter as
the power supply instead of the battery pack.
(੬ pg. 14)
● 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. 33, 38) 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. 33, 38)
To S/AV
connector
Open the cover.
mark
S-Video/Audio/Video
cable (provided)
• Indications other than date/time and time code
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/
TV”. (੬ pg. 33, 38)
To use this camcorder as a recorder
TV
1 Following the illustrations, connect the
camcorder and the VCR’s output connectors.
2 Set the camcorder’s power switch to “PLAY”.
VCR
3 Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”.
(੬ pg. 33, 38)
A To S-VIDEO IN or OUT*
B Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT
C Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT
4 Set “S/AV INPUT” to “A/V IN” or “S IN”*.
(੬ pg. 33, 38)
* Select “S IN” when using S-VIDEO OUT
5cPonrensescttohreonreycoourrdTinVg/VsCtaRrt./stop button to
D White to AUDIO L IN or OUT
*
Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO
IN/OUT connector. In this case, it is not
engage the record-pause mode.
necessary to connect the yellow video cable.
● The “
” or “
” indication appears on
S IN
A/V IN
the screen.
To use this camcorder as a player
6 Start playback on the player.
1 Following the illustrations, connect the
camcorder and the VCR’s input connectors.
7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press
the recording start/stop button to start dubbing.
2 Start playback on the camcorder. (੬ pg. 20)
The
8 Press the recording start/stop button again to
stop dubbing. The indication stops rotating.
indication rotates.
3 At the point you want to start dubbing, start
recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR’s
instruction manual.)
9 Press 8 to return to the normal playback
4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR,
mode.
then stop playback on the camcorder.
NOTES:
● After dubbing, set “S/AV INPUT” back to “OFF”.
● Analogue signals can be converted to digital
signals with this procedure.
● It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.
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● Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,
this occurs, turn off the power and make
connections again.
● If “Playback Zoom” (੬ pg. 24) or “Playback
Special Effects” (੬ pg. 24) is attempted or
SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the
original playback image recorded on the tape is
output from the DV IN/OUT connector.
Dubbing to or from a Video Unit
equipped with a DV Connector
(Digital Dubbing)
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from
the camcorder onto another video unit equipped
with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is
sent, there is little if any image or sound
deterioration.
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the
optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.
To use this camcorder as a recorder
1 Make sure all units are turned off.
2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit
equipped with a DV output connector using a DV
cable as shown in the illustration.
To DV IN/OUT
3 Set the camcorder’s power switch to “PLAY”.
4 Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”.
(੬ pg. 33, 38)
5 Press the recording start/stop button to
DV cable (optional)
To DV IN/OUT
Core filter
● The “
” indication appears on the screen.
DV IN
6 Start playback on the player.
7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press
the recording start/stop button to start dubbing.
The
8 Press the recording start/stop button again to
stop dubbing. The indication stops rotating.
indication rotates.
9 Press 8 to return to the normal playback
mode.
Video unit equipped with DV connector
To use this camcorder as a player
1 Make sure all units are turned off.
NOTES:
● If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor, set
“S/AV INPUT” to “OFF”. (੬ pg. 33, 38)
● Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode
recorded on the original tape, regardless of the
current “SOUND MODE” setting. (੬ pg. 34)
2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit
equipped with a DV input connector using a DV
cable as shown in the illustration.
3 Start playback on the camcorder. (੬ pg. 20)
4 At the point you want to start dubbing, start
recording on the video unit. (Refer to the video
unit’s instruction manual.)
5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video
unit, then stop playback on this camcorder.
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC adapter as
the power supply instead of the battery pack.
(੬ pg. 14)
● 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.
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When connecting the camcorder to a PC
using a DV cable, make sure to follow the
procedure below. Connecting the cable
incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the
camcorder and/or the PC.
Connection to a Personal Computer
[A] Using USB cable [B] Using DV cable
OR
● Connect the DV cable first to the PC, and then
to the camcorder.
● Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly
according to the shape of the DV connector.
[A] Using USB cable
You can transfer still images stored on a memory
card to a PC.
[B] Using DV cable
To DV IN/OUT
Core filter
To USB
You can also transfer still or moving images
recorded on a tape to a PC with a DV connector
by using the provided software, software
equipped with the PC or commercially available
software.
®
If you are using a Windows XP, you can use
®
Windows Messenger to conduct video
USB cable
(provided)
DV cable
(optional)
conferences over the Internet, using a
camcorder. For details, refer to the help for the
®
Windows Messenger.
Core filter
“USB” and/or “
” appears on the
To USB
connector
To DV connector
LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in
the camcorder or the camcorder is
transferring a file to the PC.
NEVER disconnect the USB cable while
“
” is displayed on the LCD
monitor since this can result in product
damage.
NOTES:
PC with DV connector
PC
● If the icon for the recording medium is not
displayed on the PC when the camcorder is
connected to the PC with a USB cable, either
reconnect the cable, or use another USB port.
● When the camcorder is connected to the PC with
a DV cable, set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to
“VIDEO”.
● Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND PC
CONNECTION GUIDE” for the bundled software
and drivers.
● It is recommended to use the AC adapter as
the power supply instead of the battery pack.
(੬ pg. 14)
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● Never connect the USB cable and the DV
cable simultaneously to the camcorder.
Connect only the cable you wish to use to the
camcorder.
● 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.
● The date/time information cannot be captured into
the PC.
● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and
Software.
● The still images can also be transferred to a PC
with a DV connector-equipped capture board.
● The system may not work properly depending on
the PC or capture board you are using.
Insert Editing
recorded tape, replacing a section of the original
recording with minimal picture distortion at the in
and outpoints. The original audio remains
unchanged.
● Use the provided remote control.
NOTES:
● Before performing the following steps, make sure
that “TIME CODE” is set to “ON” in CAMERA
DISPLAY and VIDEO DISPLAY menus.
(੬ pg. 33, 36, 38)
the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
1 Play back the
tape, locate the edit-
out point and press
PAUSE (9). Confirm
the time code at this
point. (੬ pg. 19)
START/
STOP
PAUSE
REW
INSERT
STOP
2 Press REW (3)
until the edit-in point is located, then press
PAUSE (9).
3 Press and hold INSERT (I) on the remote
control, then press PAUSE (9). The “9I”
indicator and the time code (min.:sec.) appear
and the camcorder enters insert-pause mode.
4 Press START/STOP to begin editing.
● Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in
step 1.
● To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it
again to resume editing.
5 To end insert editing, press START/STOP,
then STOP (8).
NOTES:
● Program AE and special effects (੬ pg. 44, 45)
can be 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 editing stops. (੬ pg. 55)
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NOTES:
Audio Dubbing
● When editing onto a tape that was recorded at
12-BIT, the old and new soundtracks are recorded
separately.
The audio track can be customized only when
recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes.
(੬ pg. 34)
● If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the
sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit
recorded areas.
● Use the provided remote control.
● If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback,
move the camcorder’s microphone away from the
TV, or turn down the TV’s volume.
● If you change from 12-BIT to 16-BIT in mid-
recording and then use the tape for audio
dubbing, it is not effective from the point where
16-BIT recording began.
Stereo Microphone
PAUSE
PLAY
STOP
A.DUB
● 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.
● Audio dubbing is also possible using an optional
microphone connected to the microphone
connector.
● While an optional microphone is connected, the
built-in microphone is disabled.
● 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” or “S IN” in
VIDEO menu. (੬ pg. 33, 38)
Microphone connector
Speaker
Headphone connector
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
indicators appear.
3 Press PLAY (U), then begin “narrating”.
Speak into the microphone on the camcorder.
● To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (9).
The “AUX” indication appears instead of “MIC”.
4 To end audio dubbing, press PAUSE (9),
then STOP (8).
To hear the sound during audio dubbing
Connect optional headphones to the headphone
connector or use the S/AV connector, and set
the “NARRATION” to the desired mode
(੬ pg. 33, 37);
● “OFF” for the playback sound.
● “ON” for the dubbed sound.
● “MIX” for the playback and dubbed sound.
To hear the dubbed sound during playback
Set “NARRATION” to “ON” or “MIX”.
(੬ pg. 33, 37)
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If, after following the steps in the chart below, the
problem still exists, please consult your nearest
JVC dealer.
During recording, the date/time does not
appear.
● “DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”.
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled
device. External noise and interference (from a
TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from
functioning properly. In such cases, first
disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack,
AC adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and
then re-connect it and proceed as usual from
the beginning.
The LCD monitor indications blink.
● Certain wipe/fader effects, certain modes of
program AE and special effects, “DIS” and other
functions that cannot be used together are
selected at the same time.
HRe-read the sections covering wipe/fader effects,
program AE, special effects and “DIS”.
(੬ pg. 33, 34, 44, 45)
Power
Digital zoom does not work.
No power is supplied.
● 10X optical zoom is selected.
HSet “ZOOM” to “40X” or “300X”. (੬ pg. 34)
● The VIDEO/MEMORY switch is set to
“MEMORY”.
● The power is not connected properly.
HConnect the AC adapter securely. (੬ pg. 14)
● The battery pack is not attached firmly.
HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.
it firmly. (੬ pg. 13)
● The battery is dead.
HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged
Video and D.S.C. Playback
one. (੬ pg. 13)
The tape is moving, but there is no picture.
● Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to
its VIDEO mode.
Video and D.S.C. Recording
HSet the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for
video playback. (੬ pg. 22)
● The cassette holder cover is open.
HClose the cassette holder cover. (੬ pg. 16)
Recording cannot be performed.
● The tape’s erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
HSet the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC”.
(੬ pg. 16)
Blocks of noise appear during playback, or
there is no playback picture and the screen
becomes blue.
● “TAPE END” appears.
HReplace with new cassette. (੬ pg. 16)
● The cassette holder cover is open.
HClose the cassette holder cover. (੬ pg. 16)
HClean the video heads with an optional cleaning
cassette. (੬ pg. 59)
When shooting a subject illuminated by bright
light, vertical lines appear.
● This is not a malfunction.
When the screen is under direct sunlight
during shooting, the screen becomes red or
black for an instant.
● This is not a malfunction.
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Advanced features
The image looks like the shutter speed is too
slow.
The focus does not adjust automatically.
● When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes
highly sensitive to light when “GAIN UP” is set to
“AUTO”.
HIf you want the lighting to look more natural, set
“GAIN UP” to “AGC” or “OFF”. (੬ pg. 33, 34)
● Focus is set to the manual mode.
HSet focus to the auto mode. (੬ pg. 41)
● The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.
HClean the lens and check the focus again.
(੬ pg. 56)
not take place.
In the 5-second mode, recording ends before
5 seconds have elapsed.
● The subject is too bright with the flash set to
“
0A” or “C 0A”.
● The 5-second mode is set to “Anim.”.
● If blinks, the flash is being charged.
HIt can take up to 10 seconds to charge the flash.
● The camcorder is in the record mode.
HSet the camcorder in the record-standby mode.
(੬ pg. 39)
HSet “5S” to “5S”. (੬ pg. 33, 40)
Snapshot mode cannot be used.
● The wide mode (16:9 WIDE) is selected.
HSet “WIDE MODE” to “OFF”. (੬ pg. 33, 35)
The colour of snapshot looks strange.
Although a snapshot is taken with the flash,
red-eye reduction does not take place.
white. Or there are various different light sources
behind the subject.
HFind a white subject and compose your shot so
that it also appears in the frame. (੬ pg. 25, 39)
● The subject does not look straight toward the
flash.
● The subject does not look at the first flash, which
is an important part of red-eye reduction.
HThe subject should look straight toward the flash,
especially the first flash. If the subject does not
see the first flash, it will be difficult for red-eye
reduction to take place. (੬ pg. 39)
The image taken using snapshot is too dark.
● Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.
HPress BACKLIGHT. (੬ pg. 42)
● The camcorder is too far from the subject.
HThe flash is effective for subjects at a distance of
approx. 0.7 m to 2 m from the camcorder.
(੬ pg. 39)
The image taken using snapshot is too bright.
● The subject is too bright.
HSet exposure to “–3” manually. (੬ pg. 41)
White balance cannot be activated.
● The sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE)
mode is activated.
HDisengage the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone
(MONOTONE) mode before setting white
balance. (੬ pg. 45)
The black & white fader does not work.
● The sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE)
mode is activated.
HDisengage the sepia (SEPIA) and monotone
(MONOTONE). (੬ pg. 45)
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Other problems
Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or
whitish.
The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder
does not light during charging.
● In places subject to low temperature, images
become dark due to the characteristics of the
LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction.
monitor. (੬ pg. 12, 16)
● When the LCD monitor’s fluorescent light reaches
the end of its service life, images on the LCD
monitor become dark.
● Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely
high/low temperatures.
HTo protect the battery, it is recommended to
charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to
35°C. (੬ pg. 57)
● The battery pack is not attached firmly.
HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach
it firmly. (੬ pg. 13)
Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD
monitor.
“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.
● The LCD monitor is made with high-precision
of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly
on the LCD monitor. These spots are not
recorded on the tape. This is not due to any
defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than
99.99%)
● The date/time is not set.
HSet the date/time. (੬ pg. 15)
● The built-in clock battery has run out and the
previously set date/time has been erased.
HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.
Files stored in the memory card cannot be
deleted.
The cassette will not load properly.
● Files stored in the memory card are protected.
HRemove protection from the files stored in the
memory card and delete them. (੬ pg. 28)
● The battery’s charge is low.
HInstall a fully charged battery. (੬ pg. 13)
The memory card cannot be removed from the
camcorder.
When the image is printed from the printer, a
black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
HPush in the memory card a few more times.
(੬ pg. 17)
● This is not a malfunction.
HBy recording with “DIS” activated (੬ pg. 33, 34)
this can be avoided.
Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.
When the camcorder is connected via the DV
connector, the camcorder does not operate.
● The LCD monitor’s brightness setting is too dark.
HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.
(੬ pg. 16)
● The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power
turned on.
HTurn the camcorder’s power off and on again,
An error indication (01 – 04 or 06) appears.
● A malfunction of some kind has occured. In this
case the camcorder’s functions become
unusable.
then operate it.
When connected to the PC with a DV cable, the
image data is not transferred.
H੬ pg. 56.
● The VIDEO/MEMORY switch is set to
“MEMORY”.
HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.
The remote control does not work.
● “REMOTE” is set to “OFF”.
HSet “REMOTE” to “ON”. (੬ pg. 33, 35)
● The remote control does not point at the remote
sensor.
HPoint at the remote sensor. (੬ pg. 23)
● The remote control batteries are exhausted.
HReplace the batteries with fresh ones. (੬ pg. 23)
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Warning Indications
SET DATE/TIME!
● Appears when the date/time is not set.
(੬ pg. 15)
● The built-in clock battery has run out and the
previously set date/time has been erased.
Consult your nearest JVC dealer for
Displays the battery remaining power.
Remaining power level
High
Exhausted
As the battery power comes close to nil, the
battery remaining power indicator blinks.
When the battery power is exhausted, power
turns off automatically.
LENS CAP
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if
the lens cap is attached or when it is dark.
The battery remaining power indicator display
should only be used as a guide.
A. DUB ERROR!
When the remaining recordable time is more
than 30 minutes, it is displayed in 10-minute
units and when the time is less than 30 minutes,
it is displayed in 5-minute units.
Appears if audio dubbing is attempted on a
blank portion of a tape. (੬ pg. 50)
A. DUB ERROR!
<CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE>
<CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING>
<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB>
Appears when no tape is loaded. (੬ pg. 16)
● Appears if audio dubbing is attempted on a
tape recorded in the LP mode. (੬ pg. 50)
● Appears if audio dubbing is attempted on a
tape recorded in 16-BIT audio. (੬ pg. 50)
● Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is
pressed when the erase protection tab is set to
“SAVE”. (੬ pg. 50)
CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB
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. 14, 17)
USE CLEANING CASSETTE
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during
recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette.
(੬ pg. 58)
CONDENSATION, OPERATION PAUSED
PLEASE WAIT
Appears if condensation occurs. When this
indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour
until condensation disappears.
TAPE!
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the
recording start/stop button or SNAPSHOT
button is pressed while the power switch is set to
“A” or “M” and the VIDEO/MEMORY switch is
set to “VIDEO”.
TAPE END
Appears when the tape ends during recording or
playback.
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INSERT ERROR!
MEMORY CARD!
Appears if insert editing is attempted on a blank Appears if there is no memory card loaded when
portion of a tape. (੬ pg. 49)
you attempt to record on a memory card or
access data on a memory card.
INSERT ERROR!
<CANNOT EDIT ON A BLANK PORTION>
<CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE>
<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB>
PLEASE FORMAT
Appears when there is a problem with a memory
card and its memory is corrupt, or it has not
been initialised. Initialise the memory card.
(੬ pg. 32)
● Appears if insert editing is attempted on a
blank portion of a tape.
● Appears if insert editing is attempted on a tape
recorded in the LP mode. (੬ pg. 49)
● Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control
is pressed when the erase protection tab is set
to “SAVE”. (੬ pg. 49)
NO IMAGES STORED
Appears if there are no image files stored in the
memory card when you attempt memory card
playback.
MEMORY IS FULL
CARD ERROR!
Appears when the memory card’s memory is full
and shooting is not possible.
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.
HDV
Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV
format are detected. The pictures in the HDV
format cannot be played back with this
camcorder.
CHECK CARD’S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH
Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still
images when the write protection tab on the SD
Memory Card is set to the “LOCK” position.
?
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.
COPYING FAILED
● 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 (੬ pg. 28):
• when no memory card is loaded.
• when the memory card’s memory is full.
• when the memory card is not formatted.
• when a write-protected SD Memory Card is
loaded. (੬ pg. 17)
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EN
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE
REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY
Cleaning The Camcorder
The error indications (01, 02 or 06) show what
type of malfunction has occured. When an error
indication appears, the camcorder turns off
automatically. Remove the power supply
(battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the
indication to clear. When it does, you can
resume using the camcorder. If the indication
remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and
remove the battery pack and AC adapter.
To clean the exterior
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in
diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off
heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.
To clean the LCD monitor
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to
damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE
EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE
To clean the lens
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently
with lens cleaning paper.
The error indications (03 or 04) show what type
of malfunction has occured. When an error
indication appears, the camcorder turns off
automatically. Eject the cassette once and re-
insert it, then check if the indication clears.
When it does, you can resume using the
camcorder. If the indication remains, consult
your nearest JVC dealer.
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.
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Battery Packs
NOTES:
● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after
charging, or after use.
The supplied battery
pack is a lithium-ion
battery. Before using the
supplied battery pack or
an optional battery pack,
be sure to read the
following cautions:
Terminals
Temperature Range Specifications
Charging: 10°C to 35°C
Operation: 0°C to 40°C
Storage: –20°C to 50°C
● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging
takes.
● Charging times are for a fully discharged battery
● To avoid hazards
...do not burn.
pack.
...do not short-circuit the terminals. When
transporting, make sure the provided battery cap
is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is
misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.
...do not modify or disassemble.
...do not expose the battery to temperatures
exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery to
overheat, explode or catch fire.
...use only specified chargers.
● To prevent damage and prolong service
life
...do not subject to unnecessary shock.
...charge in an environment where temperatures
are within the tolerances shown in the chart
below. This is a chemical reaction type battery —
cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction,
while warmer temperatures can prevent
complete charging.
...store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to
high temperatures will increase natural discharge
and shorten service life.
...fully charge and then fully discharge the battery
every 6 months when storing the battery pack
over a long period time.
...remove from charger or powered unit when not in
use, as some machines use current even when
switched off.
Cassettes
To properly use and store your cassettes, be
sure to read the following cautions:
● During use
...make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.
...be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes
automatically erases the previously recorded
video and audio signals.
...make sure the cassette is positioned properly
when inserting.
...do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly
without allowing the tape to run at all. This
slackens the tape and can result in damage.
...do not open the front tape cover. This exposes
the tape to fingerprints and dust.
● Store cassettes
...away from heaters or other heat sources.
...out of direct sunlight.
...where they won’t be subject to unnecessary
shock or vibration.
...where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic
fields (such as those generated by motors,
transformers or magnets).
...vertically, in their original cases.
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),
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.
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Memory Cards
Main Unit
To properly use and store your memory cards,
be sure to read the following cautions:
● During use
...make sure the memory card bears the SD or
MultiMediaCard mark.
● For safety, DO NOT
...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.
...make sure the memory card is positioned
properly when inserting.
...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.
● While the memory card is being accessed
(during recording, playback, deletion,
initialization, etc.)
...never unload the memory card and never turn off
the camcorder.
● Store memory cards
...away from heaters or other heat sources.
...out of direct sunlight.
...where they won’t be subject to unnecessary
shock or vibration.
...where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic
fields (such as those generated by motors,
transformers or magnets).
● Avoid using the unit
...in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
...in places subject to soot or steam such as near a
cooking stove.
...in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.
...near a television set.
...near appliances generating strong magnetic or
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,
etc.).
LCD Monitor
● To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO
NOT
...push it strongly or apply any shocks.
...place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the
bottom.
...in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or
extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.
● DO NOT leave the unit
...in places of over 50°C.
...in places where humidity is extremely low (below
35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
...in direct sunlight.
...in a closed car in summer.
...near a heater.
● To protect the unit, DO NOT
...allow it to become wet.
...drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
...subject it to shock or excessive vibration during
transportation.
...keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects
for long periods.
...expose the lens to direct sunlight.
...carry it by holding the LCD monitor.
...swing it excessively when using the hand strap or
the grip.
● To prolong service life
...avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
● Be aware of the following phenomena for
LCD monitor use. These are not
malfunctions
...While using the camcorder, the surface around
the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD
monitor may heat up.
...If you leave power on for a long time, the surface
around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
...swing the soft camera case excessively when the
camcorder is inside it.
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● Dirty heads can cause the following
problems:
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.
...No picture during playback.
...Blocks of noise appear during playback.
...During recording or playback, the Head Clog
Warning indicator “ ” appears.
...Recording cannot be performed properly.
In such cases, use an optional cleaning
cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette
is used more than once consecutively, damage
to the video heads may result. After the
camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it
stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning
cassette’s instructions.
Serious malfunctioning
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC
dealer.
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.
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled
device. External noise and interference (from
a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from
functioning properly. In such cases, first
disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack,
AC adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and
then re-connect it and proceed as usual from
the beginning.
How To Handle A CD-ROM
● Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface
(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write
anything or put a sticker on either the front or back
surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it
with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole.
● Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning
spray.
● Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror
surface.
● Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or
humid environment. Keep it away from direct
sunlight.
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Camcorder
For Digital Still Camera
Storage media
For General
SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
Compression system
JPEG (compatible)
Power supply
DC 11 V (Using AC adapter)
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)
Power consumption
Approx. 4.8 W (LCD backlight off)
Approx. 5.8 W (LCD backlight on)
Approx. 6.5 W (Maximum; when charging the
battery pack)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
88 mm x 89 mm x 93 mm (with the LCD monitor
closed)
Image size
5 modes (2560 x 1920 / 2048 x 1536 /
1600 x 1200 / 1280 x 960 / 640 x 480)
Picture quality
2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)
For Connectors
S/AV
S-Video input:
Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
S-Video output:
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
C: 0.3 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
Video input: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
Audio input: 300 mV (rms), 50 kΩ, analogue,
stereo
Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue,
stereo
Microphone input
ø3.5 mm, stereo
Headphone output
ø3.5 mm, stereo
DV
Weight
Approx. 510 g (without battery, cassette, memory
card, lens hood and lens cap)
Approx. 590 g (incl. battery, cassette, memory card,
lens hood and lens cap)
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C
Operating humidity
35% to 80%
Storage temperature
–20°C to 50°C
Pickup
1/4.5" (1,330,000 pixels) CCD x 3 (3 CCD)
Lens
Video: F 1.8 to 2.4, f = 3.2 mm to 32 mm, 10:1
power zoom lens
Still: F 1.9 to 2.4, f = 4 mm to 32 mm, 8:1 power
zoom lens
Filter diameter
Input/output: 4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant
USB
Mini USB-B type, USB 1.1/2.0 (Full speed)
compliant
ø37 mm
LCD monitor
2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active
matrix system
Speaker
Monaural
Flash
AC Adapter
Power requirement
AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Output
DC 11 V G, 1 A
Within 2 m (recommended shooting distance)
For Digital Video Camera
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless
otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and
specifications subject to change without notice.
Format
DV format (SD mode)
Signal format
PAL standard
Recording/Playback format
Video: Digital component recording
Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel
(12-BIT), 48 kHz 2-channel (16-BIT)
Cassette
Mini DV cassette
Tape speed
SP: 18.8 mm/s, LP: 12.5 mm/s
Maximum recording time (using 80 min.
cassette)
SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.
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Approximate Number of Storable Images
The number increases or decreases depending on the picture quality/image size, etc.
SD Memory Card
Image Size/Picture Quality
MultiMediaCard
32 MB
32* MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB
640 x 480/
640 x 480/
185
265
50
385
550
100
170
65
780
1115
210
350
140
225
85
1555
2225
420
705
280
455
170
270
110
175
3140
4490
845
6040
8635
1630
2745
1095
1775
675
195
275
50
FINE
STANDARD
1280 x 960/
1280 x 960/
FINE
80
1425
570
85
STANDARD
1600 x 1200/
1600 x 1200/
2048 x 1536/
2048 x 1536/
2560 x 1920/
2560 x 1920/
33
35
FINE
50
110
42
920
55
STANDARD
FINE
20
350
21
32
65
135
55
550
1055
435
34
STANDARD
FINE
13
27
225
14
21
42
85
355
685
22
STANDARD
* Provided
● The following SD Memory Cards have been confirmed to work with this camcorder.
Capacity
Manufacturer
32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB,
256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB
Panasonic, TOSHIBA,
SanDisk, pqi
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A
AC Adapter ....................................................14 Image Size .....................................................37
Animation .......................................................35 Initialising a Memory Card .............................32
Audio Dubbing ...............................................50 Insert Editing ..................................................49
B
Beep ...............................................................35 LCD Monitor ...................................................12
Blank Search ..................................................21 Loading a Cassette ........................................16
Bracket Shooting ............................................25 Loading a Memory Card ................................17
C
M
Changing the Menu Settings ..................33 – 38 Manual Focus ................................................41
Charging the Battery Pack .............................13 Memory Card ...........................................17, 58
Connection to a Personal Computer ..............48
Continuous Shooting ................................25, 39
Night-Scope ...................................................40
D
Picture Quality ................................................36
Playback Special Effects ................................24
Power-Linked Operation ................................15
Program AE ...................................................44
Protecting Files ..............................................28
Data Battery ...................................................14
Date/Time Settings ........................................15
Deleting Files .................................................29
Demonstration Mode ......................................36
Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) .........................34
Direct Printing ................................................31
DPOF Setting ...........................................30, 31
Dubbing ..............................................28, 46, 47
Q
Quick Review .................................................20
R
E
Recording Capacity
Exposure Control ...........................................41
Memory Card ..........................................61
Tape ........................................................18
Recording Media Selection
(REC SELECT) .......................................37
Remote Control ..............................................23
Resetting the File Name ................................28
F
Flash ..............................................................39
H
Histogram .......................................................27
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S
Self-Timer ...................................................... 40
Snapshot Mode .............................................. 34
Speaker Volume ............................................ 20
Special Effects ............................................... 45
Specifications ................................................. 60
Spot Exposure Control ................................... 42
T
Tape Speed (REC MODE) ...................... 34, 38
Telephoto Setting (TELE MACRO) ................ 35
Time Code ............................................... 19, 36
Tripod Mounting ............................................. 16
Troubleshooting ............................................. 51
W
Warning Indications ....................................... 54
White Balance ................................................ 43
Wide Mode ..................................................... 35
Wipe or Fader Effects .................................... 44
Z
Zooming ............................................. 19, 24, 34
5-Second Recording ................................ 35, 40
EN
Printed in Japan
0405MKH-AL-VP
AA/AC/AG/AH
© 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
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