JVC LYT0089 001A User Manual

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

VIDEO RECORDING

Basic Recording ....................... 16

Basic Features ......................... 18

Advanced Features.................... 24

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

VIDEO PLAYBACK

Basic Playback ........................ 40

Features ................................ 41

Using The Cassette Adapter ......... 43

GR-AX880

BASIC CONNECTIONS

TO VCR

TAPE DUBBING

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

(D.S.C.) SHOOTING

Basic Shooting ......................... 46

Advanced Features.................... 48

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Basic Playback ........................ 53

Advanced Features.................... 54

Connection ............................. 61

USING REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT

Rondom Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] ...64

Insert Editing .......................... 68

Audio Dubbing ......................... 70

USER MAINTENANCE

CONTROLS, INDICATIONS

AND CONNECTORS

Viewfinder ............................. 72

Controls ................................ 74

Connectors ............................. 74

Indicators .............................. 74

Other Parts ............................ 74

Compact VHS

TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX

LYT0089-001A

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

viewfinder playback are possible anywhere.

Use the BN-V12U/BN-V22U/BN-V25U battery

packs and, to recharge them, the provided

multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An

appropriate conversion adapter may be

necessary to accommodate different designs of

AC outlets in different countries.)

PAL

Ⅲ This camcorder is designed exclusively for the

VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked

VHS-C can be used with this unit.

Ⅲ HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS

equipment.

This unit is produced to comply with Standard

IEC Publ. 65.

SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE

OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards

but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and

safety is to be assured.

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections

between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equip-

ment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is

damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed

for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and

make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for

infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements

of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating

will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit

the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case

— this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

MAJOR FEATURES

REMEMBER

Program Manager II

(੬ pg. 24 – 39)

Programme AE with Special Effects,

Fade/Wipe, Wide, Super LoLux,

Instant Title, Menu Adjustment

(Focus, Exposure Control and so on.)

The Logical Choice

PAL

The only compact video

cassettes that can be

Digital Still Camera Built-in

(PC communication capable)

(੬ pg. 46 – 61)

used with your VHS VCR*

Integrated Auto Light

(੬ pg. 21)

Programme AE with Special

Effects (੬ pg. 24, 25)

Ⅲ Auto Mode Lock

Ⅲ Auto Mode Release

Ⅲ Electronic Fog Filter

Ⅲ ND Effect

Picture Stabiliser (੬ pg. 19)

Ⅲ Sepia

Ⅲ Twilight

Ⅲ Sports

Ⅲ Nega/Posi

Ⅲ 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

Digital Hyper Zoom

Random Assemble Editing

(੬ pg. 64 – 67)

(੬ pg. 18)

Zoom-in

Zoom-out

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Power Adapter/

Charger AA-V15EK

•Cassette Adapter C-P7U

•Battery Pack

BN-V12U

•Remote Control

Unit RM-V709U

•Cable Adapter

•Shoulder Strap

•Lithium Battery CR2025 x 2

(for clock operation and

remote control unit)

•DC Cord

•Editing Cable

(for Macintosh^®)

(for Windows^®PC)

•CD-ROM including two

software programmes

•PC Connection Cable x 2

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE (VIDEO)

INSERTING A VIDEO

CASSETTE

SUPPLY POWER

Hook on.

EJECT

Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

PUSH

Using the battery pack

1 Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to the

camcorder. (Charging procedure, ੬ pg. 8)

2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into

place.

1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder.

2 Insert a video cassette.

3 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.

(For more details, ੬ pg. 15)

To remove the battery pack

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery

pack.

PLAYBACK

SHOOTING

4 ^{Recording Start/Stop}

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

Button

Set to “VIDEO”

REW

LENS COVER

Open/Close

Switch

Set to “CAMERA”

Set to

“PLAY”

Set to “VIDEO”

1 Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”.

2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.

3 Press REW.

1 Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch

to open the lens cover.

2 Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”.

— The power indicator will light and an

image will appear.

— The tape will automatically stop at the

beginning of the tape.

4 Press PLAY/PAUSE.

— Playback starts and the playback picture

appears.

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

— Recording starts.

• To stop playback, press STOP.

(For more details, ੬ pg. 40.)

•To stop recording temporarily, momentarily

press the Recording Start/Stop Button once

again.

Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR

using the Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak).

੬ pg. 43

(For more details, ੬ pgs. 16, 17)

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE (D.S.C.)

SUPPLY POWER

SHOOTING

SNAPSHOT Button

Hook on.

LENS COVER

Open/Close

Switch

Push in.

Power Switch

BATT. RELEASE

Set to “CAMERA”

System Select Switch

Set to “D.S.C.”

Using the battery pack

1 Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch

to open the lens cover.

2 Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”.

— The power indicator will light and an

image will appear.

1 Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to the

camcorder. (Charging procedure, ੬ pg. 8)

2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into

place.

To remove the battery pack

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery

pack.

4 Press the SNAPSHOT Button.

— A still image is shot and is stored in the

camcorder’s memory.

(For more details, ੬ pg. 46)

PLAYBACK

Page Button

Power Switch

Set to “PLAY”

1 System Select Switch

Set to “D.S.C.”

1 Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”.

2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.

— A still image stored in memory appears.

3 Press “W” or “T” of the Page Button to select

the still image you want to view.

(For more details, ੬ pg. 53.)

GETTING STARTED

Marks

Power

To AC outlet

This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you

choose the most appropriate source of power.

CHG. (charge)

indicator

NOTES:

● No function is available without power supply.

● Use only specified power supply.

● Do not use provided power supply units with other

equipment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

REFRESH switch

SUPPLY POWER

REFRESH indicator

REFRESH

The AC power adapter features a REFRESH

function that allows you to fully discharge

the battery pack before recharging.

Perform the REFRESH function after no less

than 5 chargings.

Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall

outlet.

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the

direction of the arrow until it locks in place.

•The CHG. indicator begins blinking to indicate

charging has started.

To discharge the battery . . .

DETACH BATTERY PACK

..... attach the battery pack to the adapter

as shown in the above illustration.

Then push REFRESH. The REFRESH

indicator lights when discharging

starts, and goes out when discharging

is complete.

When the CHG. indicator stops blinking but stays lit,

charging is finished. Slide the battery pack opposite

the direction of the arrow.

BATT. PACK

CHARGE

DISCHARGE

BN-V12U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.

BN-V22U approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs.

BN-V25U approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.

Hook on.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the

battery pack in until it locks in place.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

BATT. PACK

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

BN-V12U

135

180

( 40 )

( 85 )

ATTENTION:

BN-V22U

BN-V25U

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.

( 110 )

(

) : when the light is on.

CHARGE MARKER

Charge marker

A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to

help you remember whether it has been charged or

not. Two colours are provided (red and black)—you

choose which one means charged and which

means discharged.

NOTES:

● The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record-Standby mode and

the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs.

● Charging times noted on page 8 are for fully discharged battery pack, and discharging times are for fully

charged battery pack.

● Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.

● Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from

your camcorder.

● Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.

● While the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet, it is possible to

discharge the battery by pressing the REFRESH switch. During that time, the AC Power Adapter/Charger

does not charge the battery. When disharging is complete, detach the battery from the AC Power Adapter/

Charger to store it.

● High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Don’t

allow it to discharge in container, such as a bag.

● If you stop recharging or discharging part way through, make sure to remove the battery pack before

unplugging the adapter’s AC cord.

● Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.

● To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.

● Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack.

● The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that’s been stored

for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG.

indicator should blink during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.

To AC outlet

DC OUT

terminal

To DC IN jack

AC Power

Adapter/Charger

AA-V15EK

DC cord

To car’s

cigarette

lighter socket

Car Battery Charger/Adapter

BH-V3E (optional)

USING A CAR BATTERY

USING AC POWER

Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter

(connect as shown in the illustration above).

Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in

the illustration above).

NOTES:

NOTE:

● When using the car battery, leave the engine idling.

● The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can

also be used to charge the battery pack.

● When using the optional Car Battery Charger,

refer to the respective instruction booklet.

The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from

110 V to 240 V.

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

This battery is necessary for clock operation and to

perform date/time settings.

SWITCH OFF POWER

Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power

supply unit.

OPEN COVER

Open the clock battery compartment cover while

pressing the release tab.

REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)

Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the

battery and the compartment ( ) and pull the

battery out.

INSERT BATTERY

Ensure that the plus (+) side is up and insert a

CR2025 lithium battery and push it in.

CLOSE COVER

Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

NOTE:

See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (੬ pg. 2) for information

on safe handling of lithium batteries.

Date/Time Setting

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the

Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK,

then press the MENU Jog Dial.

SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME

Setting Menu appears.

Select Dial

•If you decide you want to return the date and time

to the previous settings, rotate the MENU Jog Dial

to move highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then

go to step 6.

Jog Dial

•If you want to set only the time without changing

the date, go to step 4.

SET DATE

Viewfinder

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to the item you want to set and then press it. When

the setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog

Dial until the correct setting appears and then press

it. The setting stops blinking.

Menu Screen

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

1. 1. 98

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

When the System

Select Switch is

set to “D.S.C.”,

“PICTURE” is

displayed.

•Repeat this procedure until you’re satisfied with

the Date settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH” and “DAY”).

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

4NEXT

SET TIME

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “TIME” and then press it. When the hour setting

begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the

correct setting appears and then press it. When the

hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting

begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the

correct setting appears and then press it. The minute

setting stops blinking.

DATE TIME

DATE/TIME

Setting Menu

YEAR

1998

MONTH

DAY

TIME

22:50

24-hour

indication

EXIT

START CLOCK OPERATION

When none of these settings (YEAR, MONTH, DAY,

TIME) blinks, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

highlight bar to “EXIT”, and press it. The Menu

Screen appears and “MENU END” is highlighted.

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

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CLOSE MENU

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

4NEXT

NOTE:

To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a

connected TV, see “Date/Time/Character Insert”

(੬ pg. 20).

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Grip Adjustment

Power Zoom Button

EXPAND LOOP

Separate the Velcro strip.

INSERT HAND

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

grip.

ADJUST STRAP LENGTH

Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate

the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom

Button. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Recording Start/Stop Button

Viewfinder Adjustment

POSITION VIEWFINDER

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability

(see illustration to the left).

SELECT MODE

Set the Power Switch to CAMERA.

ADJUST DIOPTRE

Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

Shoulder Strap Attachment

ATTACH STRAP

Following the illustration at left, thread the strap

through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back

and thread it through the keeper 2, and then

through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to

attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet

4, making sure the strap isn’t twisted.

ADJUST LENGTH

Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then

slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to

prevent slipping 2.

Tripod Mounting

ALIGN AND TIGHTEN

Align the screw and camera direction stud on the

tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud

hole. Then tighten the screw.

CAUTION:

When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend

its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. To

prevent damage to the unit caused by falling

over, do not use a small-sized tripod.

VIDEO GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Viewfinder

Tape Length Setting

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape

used.

Menu Screen

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

25. 12. 98

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T60

First set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then

M. W. B.

AUTO

set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the Select

Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press

the MENU Jog Dial.

ZOOM SPEED FAST

4NEXT

SELECT FUNCTION

TAPE LENGTH

Setting Menu

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE

LENGTH Setting Menu appears.

T30

T45

T60

SET TAPE LENGTH

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to the correct setting. T30=30 minutes of recording

time, T45=45 minutes, and T60=60 minutes (in SP).

EXIT

•If you decide you want to return the tape length to

the previous setting, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to

move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

AUTO

CLOSE MENU

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Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

reappears and the highlight bar is on “MENU END”.

Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to close the

Menu Screen.

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

4NEXT

NOTES:

SP/LP Recording

Mode Button

● The tape remaining time (੬ pg. 17) is correct only if

the correct tape length has been selected.

● Once you have set the tape length, it remains un-

changed even if the Select Dial is returned to AUTO

LOCK.

● When the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, it is

not possible to set “REC TIME” and “TAPE LENGTH”.

Recording Mode Setting

Set depending on your preference.

SET RECORDING MODE

Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Press SP/LP

Button for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play)

provides higher picture and sound quality and is

better for dubbing, while “LP” (Long Play) is more

economical, providing twice the recording time.

Viewfinder

Tape length

indicator

T30

NOTE:

Recording

mode

indicator

If the recording mode is switched during recording, the

playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force

to open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

Make sure the label is facing outward.

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and

locked.

NOTES:

● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power

supply is attached.

● Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the

cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the

cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the

slack.

Turn to take

up slack.

Gear

Erase Protection

● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position

that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some

cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been

removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

● The cassette holder can’t be opened while the

camcorder is in the record mode.

VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording

NOTE:

LENS COVER Switch

You should already have performed the procedures listed

below. If not, do so before continuing.

● Power (੬ pg. 6)

● Tape Length Setting (੬ pg. 12)

● Recording Mode/Tape Length Setting (੬ pg. 14)

● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 10)

Power

indicator

LOAD A CASSETTE

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert

the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to

ensure the holder is closed and locked.

Power Switch

Start/Stop Button

ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE

Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open

the lens cover. Set the System Select Switch to

“VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”.

•The power indicator lights and the camcorder

enters the Record-Standby mode.

•The scene you’re aimed at appears on the

viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE”

superimposed upon it.

System Select Switch

START SHOOTING

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

•“^REC” appears in the viewfinder while recording is

in progress.

Tally lamp

(lights while recording

is in progress)

Tape remaining time indicator

STOP RECORDING

25MIN

MIN

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop

recording.

(Now calculating)

•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby

mode.

120MIN

119MIN

NOTES:

● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply

is attached.

● There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the

holder opens. Do not use force.

● The displayed remaining time is approximate.

● The time required to calculate the remaining tape

length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary

according to the type of tape used.

3MIN

2MIN

(Blinking)

1MIN

● The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the

correct tape length has been selected (੬ pg. 14).

● “TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end,

and the power goes off automatically if left in this

condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears

when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is

loaded.

● If the Record–Standby mode continues for 5 minutes

without performing Zoom or any other operations, the

camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the

Power Switch to “POWER OFF”, and then back to

“CAMERA” to turn the camcorder on again.

● If the Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed after the

Record-Standby mode has continued for over

5 minutes, recording may not start immediately.

● If you’re recording on a cassette from the middle (such

as when a tape is removed and re-inserted during

recording), use the Retake function (੬ pg. 19) to find

the end of the last recording so you don’t erase any of

it.

(Blinking)

0MIN

(Blinking)

Start/Stop Button

● The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds

when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is

closed.

VIDEO RECORDING Basic Features

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Zooming

Zoom-in

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or

an instantaneous change in image

magnification.

Digital circuitly doubles the maximum

22x magnification offered by optical

zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom.

OPERATION:

Zoom In

Zoom-out

Press the “T” of the Power Zoom Button.

Zoom Out

Press “W” of the Power Zoom Button.

Ⅲ Zooming speed is available. A total of

4 zoom speeds are available. 2 speeds

can be selected depending on how

hard the Power Zoom Button is

pressed (press the button fully for

regular-speed, press it lightly for slow-

speed), while 2 speed levels (FAST/

SLOW) can be selected in the ZOOM

SPEED Menu depending on the overall

speed you prefer.

Zoom indicator bar

Zoom Level

indicator

The combinations of zoom speeds are

shown in the chart below.

Power Zoom button

Changing the ZOOM SPEED in the

1) Set the Select Dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK and press the

MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

appears.

2) Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move

the highlight bar to “ZOOM SPEED”,

then press it. The ZOOM SPEED

Setting Menu appears.

3) Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move

the highlight bar to the desired speed

and press it twice. The Menu Screen

disappears and setting is completed.

● 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. 35), then zoom in or out in

Record mode.

● The zoom level indicator (5) moves

during zoom. Once the zoom level

indicator reaches the top of the zoom

indicator bar, all magnification from

that point is through digital process-

ing.

Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

Menu Screen

NOTES:

Viewfinder

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

25. 12. 98

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

● During Digital Zoom, the quality of

image may suffer. To deactivate Digital

Zoom, set “D.ZOOM” to “OFF” in

the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 32).

ZOOM SPEED

Setting Menu

FAST

SLOW

Zooming Speed ( 1– 4 in order of speed)

“ZOOM SPEED”

in the Menu

Screen

Pressing the

Power Zoom Button

fully

lightly

EXIT

FAST

1 (fastest)

SLOW

4 (slowest)

: when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK.

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Quick Review

To check the end of the last record-

ing.

OPERATION:

1) Press “ ” and release quickly

during the Record–Standby mode.

Ⅲ Tape is rewound for about 2

seconds and played back

automatically, then pauses in

Record–Standby mode for the

next shot.

P. STABILIZER

RETAKE (R/F)

NOTE:

Distortion may occur at start of

playback. This is normal.

FEATURE:

Retake

PURPOSE:

OPERATION:

To re-record certain segments.

1) Make sure the camcorder is in the

Record–Standby mode.

2) Press either RETAKE button to

reach the start point for new

recording. Pressing “F” forwards

the tape and pressing “R” reverses

it.

3) Press Recording Start/Stop Button

to start recording.

NOTE:

Noise may appear during Retake.

This is normal.

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Picture Stabiliser

To compensate for unstable images

caused by camera-shake, particularly

at high magnification.

OPERATION:

NOTES:

1) Press P. STABILISER. “ ”appears.

Ⅲ To switch off the Picture

Stabiliser, press P. STABILISER.

The indicator disappears.

● Accurate stabilisation may not be

possible if hand shake is excessive,

or under the following conditions:

•When shooting subjects with

vertical or horizontal stripes.

•When shooting dark or dim

subjects.

•When shooting subjects with

excessive backlighting.

•When shooting scenes with

movement in various directions.

•When shooting scenes with low-

contrast backgrounds.

● Switch off the Picture Stabiliser

when recording with the

camcorder on a tripod.

VIDEO RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)

DATE/TIME

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Date/Time/Character Insert

To display the date and time in the

viewfinder or on a connected colour

monitor, as well as to record them

manually or automatically.

OPERATION:

1) Turn the Select Dial to any

position except AUTO LOCK.

2) Choose a display mode by

pressing DATE/TIME repeatedly

while in Record-Standby to cycle

through the modes as shown in the

illustration to the left.

Display

Select Dial

Ⅲ You should have already

performed the Date/Time Setting

procedure (੬ pg. 11). If you

haven’t, do so first.

NOTES:

DISPLAY

● The selected display can be

recorded.

Date display

● If you don’t want to record the

display, select the Date-off mode

before shooting.

Time display

● If you want to delete the display

during shooting, press DATE/TIME.

● To recall the display, engage the

Record-Standby mode and press

DATE/TIME repeatedly until the

desired display appears.

Date/Time display

Auto Date

Record mode

Date-off mode

(No display)

● Even if you shoot with the date/

time/character displayed during

Digital Still Camera Shooting, they

will not be recorded.

The characters you have set using

Character Generator (੬ pg. 31)

Date display

Auto Date Record mode

AUTO DATE RECORD

● Your camcorder automatically

records the date for about 5

seconds after recording is initiated

in the following situations:

• After changing the date.

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AUTO DATE

• After loading a cassette.

Auto date record mode

• After Auto Date Record mode is

selected by pressing DATE/TIME.

In this mode, the date is replaced

after 5 seconds with “AUTO DATE”

but this is not recorded.

Time display

● Setting the Select Dial to AUTO

LOCK always engages the Auto

Date Record mode, and disables

all other modes.

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Auto date record

executed

Date/Time display

25.12.98

22:50:00

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Video Light

To brighten the scene when natural

lighting is too dim.

OPERATION:

1) Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

Switch as required:

: Always keeps the light on as

long as the camcorder is

turned on.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the

light when the camcorder

senses insufficient lighting

on the subject.

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

OFF : Turns off the light.

Ⅲ The video light can only be used

with the camcorder’s power on.

Ⅲ It is recommended to set the white

balance (੬ pg. 36) to HALOGEN

mode ( ) when you use the video

light.

Ⅲ When not using the video light,

turn it off to save battery power.

NOTES:

● Even if the battery indicator (

does not blink if the battery pack’s

charge is low, the camcorder may

turn off automatically when you

turn on the video light, or when

you start recording with the video

light turned on.

)

DANGER

Ⅲ The video light can become extremely

hot. Do not touch it either while in

operation or soon after turning it off,

otherwise serious injury may result.

Ⅲ Do not place the camcorder into the

carrying case immediately after using

the video light, since it remains

extremely hot for some time.

Ⅲ When operating, keep a distance of

about 30 cm. between the video light

and people or objects.

Ⅲ Do not use near flammable or explosive

materials.

● When the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

Switch is set to “AUTO”:

•Depending on the lighting

conditions, the video light may

keep turning on and off. In this

case, manually switch the light

on or off using the LIGHT OFF/

AUTO/ON switch.

•While the Sports or High-Speed

Shutter mode (੬ pg. 25) is

engaged, the light is likely to stay

on.

Ⅲ It is recommended that you consult your

nearest JVC dealer for replacing the

video light.

•While the Twilight mode

(੬ pg. 25) is engaged, the light

will not activate.

VIDEO RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)

MODE

Snapshot

SNAPSHOT

This interesting feature lets you record two types of

digital still images that look like photographs onto a tape,

as well as keeping them in the camcorder’s built-in

memory. It is a great way to spice up footage of events

such as parties, weddings and graduations.

SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

LOCK, then press the MODE Button to switch from

one mode to the other as shown in the illustration to

the left.

•When the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK, it is

not possible to select the Snapshot Mode. Only the

Full image (no display) is available. Go to step 2.

Viewfinder

TAKE SNAPSHOT

P (Pin-Up)

Press the SNAPSHOT Button.

No display (Full)

•A still image is recorded onto the tape and into the

camcorder’s built-in memory.

•There are two Picture Modes you can choose from

when storing in the camcorder’s memory: FINE

and STANDARD. The maximum number of shots

you can take varies according to the selected

setting. The selected Picture Mode and remaining

number of shots are displayed on the screen. The

factory-preset is FINE. If you want to change the

setting, perform “Picture Mode Setting” (੬ pg. 47).

SNAPSHOT

Viewfinder

(ex. Pin-Up)

FINE

Allows you to shoot up to approx. 22 still images.

STD (Standard)

Allows you to shoot up to approx. 44 still images.

If you press during recording . . .

.... first there is a momentary camera shutter-type

blackout together with the sound effect of a

shutter closing, then a still image appears. The

next image starts in the centre of a black screen

and wipes in toward the corners. The screen

changes as shown in the illustrations 1 to 5 to

the left and the screens 1 to 5 are recorded

onto the tape in the selected mode. Only the

still image 3 is stored in the built-in memory in

the selected mode, then the camcorder resumes

normal recording.

If you press during Record-Standby mode . . .

.... first there is a momentary camera shutter-type

blackout together with the sound effect of a

shutter closing, then a still image appears. The

scene you are currently aimed at starts in the

centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the

corners. The screen changes as shown in the

illustrations 1 to 5 to the left. The screens 1

to 3 are recorded onto the tape in the selected

mode. Only the still image 3 is stored in the

built-in memory in the selected mode, then the

camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

NOTES:

Viewfinder

● Six sample images have been stored in the built-in

memory at the factory.

FINE 12

Remaining number

of shots

If you wish to delete them, first remove the “Protect”

function (੬ pg. 57), then perform the “Delete”

function (੬ pg. 58).

● When the remaining number indicator displays “0”

(bliking), the still image will be recorded onto the tape

but not in the built-in memory. If you wish to store a

still image in the built-in memory, perform the

“DELETE” function in the Menu Screen to remove still

images you do not need (੬ pg. 58).

(Blinking)

Pictrue mode display:

FINE or STD (standard)

● The Picture Mode can be switched to either “FINE” or

“STANDARD”. Since the remaining number of shots

available depends on the selected Picture Mode,

switching the Picture Mode will vary this number.

● If the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed with the System

Select Switch set to “D.S.C.”, the still image cannot be

recorded onto the tape, but will be stored in the

camcorder's built-in memory (੬ pg. 46).

● Image data stored in the camcorder’s built-in memory

can be transferred to a Windows^®PC or Macintosh^®

and saved using the provided image transfer software

(੬ pg. 61). The image data transferred to a personal

computer can also be further processed using Paint

Software.

Pin-Up

A still image on a white

background. A shadow

effect is added to give it

a three dimensional feel.

Full

A still image that

occupies the entire

image field is recorded.

● When a Pin-Up is taken with the Wide mode

(੬ pg. 27) activated, the black bars at the top and

bottom of the screen will disappear.

● When a Snapshot is taken in a dark environment, the

still image recorded onto the tape and stored in

memory will become coarse and its true colours will

be lost.

VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features

1 second later, the mode is activated.

Programme AE With Special Effects

All you have to do to access any of the variety of

shooting effects is to turn the Select Dial.

After 1 sec.

SEPIA

SELECT MODE

Turn the Select Dial until the symbol of the function

you want is aligned with the mark.

•The selected mode’s name and its indication are

displayed for approx. 1 second. Then the name

disappears, and only the indication remains. The

mode is activated.

Viewfinder

•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release

mode is selected, only the mode’s name is

displayed. Then the name disappears and the

mode is activated.

NOTES:

● Only one effect can be engaged at a time.

● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/

Wipe (੬ pg. 26) is used in the Sepia mode.

● The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed

Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations.

Mark

● In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes, picture

colour may be adversely affected if subject is lit by

alternating discharge-type light sources such as

flourescent or mercury-vapour lights.

EFFECT

WIDE

TITLE

SUPER

LOLUX

Select Dial

Dial

symbol

Viewfinder

indication

Dial

symbol

Viewfinder

indication

Mode

LOCK

AUTO LOCK

Auto Mode Lock

TWILIGHT

Twilight

Auto Mode Lock

Twilight

Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing

incorrect operation due to accidental button

pressing during shooting.

Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more

natural and dramatic. The following happens when

Twilight mode is selected:

•In this mode the following controls are disabled;

DATE/TIME display select, and the Menu Jog Dial.

•Auto gain control is turned off.

•White Balance is set to “ ” (FINE day mode), but

can also be manually changed to another mode

(੬ pg. 36).

RELEASE AUTO RELEASE Auto Mode Release

•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of

10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-to-

camera distance is less than 10 m, use manual

focusing (੬ pg. 35).

Auto Mode Release

Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto

Mode Lock.

SPORTS

Sports

Electronic

Fog Filter

FG : FOG

Sports

Electronic Fog Filter

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving

action.

Makes the picture look misty white, as when an

external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the

image and gives it a “fantasy” look.

NEGA POSI

Nega/Posi

ND:ND EFFECT

ND Effect

Nega/Posi (Negative/Positive)

The colours of a picture are reversed.

ND Effect

A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND

filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on

the subject.

SEPIA

Sepia

NEGA POSI mode

Sepia

The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted

(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of

an older movie. Use together with Wide (੬ pg. 27)

for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood

movie.

1/2000 sec.

1/2000

2^{S 1/2000}

High Speed Shutter

High-Speed Shutter (1/2000s.)

Captures faster action than Sports mode.

VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Fade/Wipe

[Ex. : Fader]

Fade-in

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.

Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or

wipe-out works at recording end or when you enter

Record–Standby mode.

ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-

STANDBY MODE

Fade-out

Press EFFECT to cycle through the modes as shown

at left. Once the desired mode appears, it is selected

and reserved.

Function indication

Viewfinder

4EFFECT

•The selected mode’s name and its indication are

displayed for approx. 2 seconds. Then the name

disappears, and only the indication remains.

MOSAIC

START OR END RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop Button to activate fade-in/

out or wipe-in/out.

After 2 sec.

TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-

STANDBY MODE

FADER

MOSAIC

SHUTTER

SLIDE

Press EFFECT repeatedly until “OFF” appears

•“OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds and the

fade/wipe-standby mode is canceled.

OFF

(No indication)

OFF

Fader

Fades in/out to a black screen.

Mosaic (Fader)

Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic

pattern.

Shutter (Wipe)

A black screen moves in from the top and bottom,

closing over the image like a shutter, or a new image

pushes open the black screen vertically from the centre.

Slide (Wipe)

A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover

the image, or a new image moves in from right to left.

EFFECT

NOTES:

● Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button

allows you to record a black blank screen or a mosaic

pattern if Mosaic Fader is selected.

Recording

Start/Stop

Button

● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/

Wipe is used with Sepia (੬ pg. 25).

●

With the Electronic fog filter mode (

੬

pg. 25) engaged,

when Fader (not Mosaic) is used, the image fades in/out

to a white screen.

● Even if you start shooting with the Fade/Wipe indication

displayed during Digital Still Camera Shooting, the Fade/

Wipe does not function.

Viewfinder

Wide

This feature allows you to record black bars at the top

and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like

“wide-screen” effect.

ENGAGE WIDE MODE

Wide mode

Press WIDE.

•To restore normal screen, press WIDE again.

Super LoLux(Gain Up)

Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in areas with

low or poor lighting.

SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE

Press SUPER LOLUX repeatedly to cycle through the

modes as shown to the left. Once the desired mode

appears, it is engaged.

•The mode’s name is displayed for approx. 2

seconds, then disappears.

WIDE

SUPER LOLUX

MAX : To record a subject in a dark lit environ-

ment. When it is more convenient to shoot

the subject with a brighter image even if

the picture becomes slightly coarse.

NORM : To record a subject in a dimly lit environ-

ment. When it is more convenient to shoot

with a less coarse picture although the

subject becomes slightly dark.

Viewfinder

4S.LX

After 2 sec.

MAX

OFF

: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no

picture brightness adjustment.

MAX

NORM

OFF

NOTE (for Fade/Wipe, Wide, Super LoLux, Instant Titles and Picture Stabiliser) :

When the Select Dial is turned to AUTO LOCK, the above functions will be set to the Factory settings

(Fade/Wipe-standby : “OFF”, Wide mode : off, Super LoLux : “MAX”, Instant Title : off, Picture Stabiliser:

off). Then when the Select Dial is returned to any position except AUTO LOCK, the above functions

return to the settings you selected before turning it to AUTO LOCK. However, if the function is switched

during AUTO LOCK, the selected mode will be set and will remain unchanged even when the Select

Dial is turned to any position except AUTO LOCK.

VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Instant Titles

The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can

superimpose one of them above a previously stored title

as shown in the illustration to the left.

SELECT PRESET TITLE

Press TITLE repeatedly to cycle through the preset

titles until the desired title is displayed.

NOTE:

TITLE

Even if you shoot with the Title displayed during Digital

Still Camera Shooting, this is not recorded.

Viewfinder

Title display

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

OUR FAMILY

No display

The characters

you have set

using Character

Generator

MOVIE STAR

PARTY TIME

(੬ pg. 31)

MERRY CHRISTMAS

WEDDING DAY

CONGRATULATIONS

Character Generator

You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu

Screen appears.

ACCESS CHARACTER MENU

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “CHARACTER”, then press it.

Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

Menu Screen

Viewfinder

INPUT CHARACTERS

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to make the desired

character blink, then press it. The selected character

appears at the bottom of the screen. Repeat for

additional characters (max. 18).

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

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TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

•To select the location of the next character, rotate

M. W. B.

AUTO

the MENU Jog Dial to make “

”or “NEXT

”

BACK

ZOOM SPEED FAST

at the bottom of the screen blink, then press it

repeatedly to move the blinking cursor underneath

the desired location. Rotate the MENU Jog Dial

when you are done, and the blinking cursor

returns to the character grid.

BACK

REC TIME

INT. TIME

TALLY LAMP ON

CHARACTER

OFF

END CHARACTER SETTING

Rotate the MENU jog dial to make “EXIT” blink,

then press it. The Menu Screen reappears and the

highlight bar is placed on “MENU END”.

D. ZOOM

COLOUR BAR OFF

JLIP ID NO. 07

DEMO MODE OFF

MENU END

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

CHARACTER

A B C D E F G H

J K L M N O P Q R S

T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü

NOTES:

À È

Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å &

● To erase a character you entered mistakenly, make

“CLEAR” blink by rotating the MENU Jog Dial, then

press it. All characters are deleted at once. Or, to erase

selected characters only, first move the blinking cursor

to the characters at the bottom row which you want to

replace, then rotate the MENU Jog Dial to highlight

’

–

ࡖ

L I

BACK NEXT4 EXITCLEAR

“

” in the top left corner, and then press it.

CHARACTER

● To display the characters you have set — “Date/Time/

Character Insert” (੬ pg. 20) or “ Instant Titles”

(੬ pg. 28).

A B C D E F G H

J K L M N O P Q R S

T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü

À È

Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å &

● Characters may be set only in the Record-Standby

mode.

’

–

ࡖ

L I KE YOU

ࡖ

BACK NEXT EXITCLEAR

VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

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

on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more

detailed camcorder settings.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu

Screen appears.

Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

SELECT FUNCTION

Viewfinder

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight bar

on the desired function.

MENU END

•When the highlight bar reaches the bottom of

Menu Screen 1, Menu Screen 2 is automatically

displayed. When the highlight bar reaches the top

of Menu Screen 2, Menu Screen 1 is automatically

displayed.

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

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TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

•If the setting you want can’t be found in the Menu

Screen, place the highlight bar on “MENU END”,

then go to step 5.

4NEXT

Menu Screen 1

MAKE SETTING

BACK

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The setting menu of the

selected function appears. The setting procedure

depends on the function you select.

REC TIME

INT. TIME

TALLY LAMP ON

CHARACTER

OFF

D. ZOOM

If you select “FOCUS”, “EXPOSURE”,

“DATE/ TIME”, or “CHARACTER” . . .

.... see respective pages (FOCUS: ੬ pg. 34, 35,

EXPOSURE: ੬ pg. 33, DATE/TIME: ੬ pg. 11,

CHARACTER: ੬ pg. 29).

COLOUR BAR OFF

JLIP ID NO. 07

DEMO MODE OFF

MENU END

Menu Screen 2

If you select “JLIP ID NO.” . . .

.... press the MENU Jog Dial so that the number

blinks, then rotate it until the desired number

appears, and press it. Then rotate the MENU Jog

Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

REC TIME

OFF

1 4 S

1 2 S

1 S

If you select any other functions . . .

.... rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight

bar to the desired setting.

5 S

EXIT

•If you decide you want to return to the

previous setting, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to

move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

Setting Menu

(ex. REC TIME)

END SETTING

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

BACK

reappears and the highlight bar is on “MENU END”.

REC TIME

INT. TIME

TALLY LAMP ON

CHARACTER

OFF

CLOSE MENU

D. ZOOM

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The normal screen

reappears.

COLOUR BAR OFF

JLIP ID NO. 07

DEMO MODE OFF

MENU END

NOTE:

The menu function except “FOCUS” and “EXPOSURE”

are not available while in the Record mode.

Normal Screen

Menu Screen Explanations

FOCUS

AUTO

MANU

AUTO

MANU

Adjusts focus automatically.

Allows you to adjust focus manually (੬ pg. 34, 35).

Adjusts exposure automatically.

EXPOSURE

Allows you to adjust exposure manually (੬ pg. 33).

DATE/TIME

Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 11).

TELE MACRO

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus

OFF

depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance

more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the

maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a

subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.

•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

TAPE LENGTH

M.W.B.

Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (੬ pg. 14).

This camcorder’s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses

the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic

white balance adjustment. However, precise colour adjustment

is not possible under the following conditions:

AUTO

: FINE

: CLOUD

•When an object is in various shades of the same colour.

•When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot

outdoors.

In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for

white balance adjustment (੬ pg. 37).

: HALOGEN

MWB

ZOOM SPEED

FAST

Allows you to set the zooming speed (੬ pg. 18).

SLOW

= Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK

VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)

REC TIME

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time-Lapse

recording (੬ pg. 39).

INT. TIME

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer (੬ pg. 38) and Time-

Lapse recording (੬ pg. 39).

TALLY LAMP

The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

OFF

CHARACTER

D. ZOOM

Allows you to enter an original title of up to 18 characters (੬ pg. 29)

Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and

magnifying images, zooming is possible from 22 times (the

optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 44 times digital magnifi-

cation.

OFF

Digital Zoom is not available. Only optical zoom (maximum

22x magnification) can function. When set to “OFF” during

Digital Zoom, zoom magnification changes to 22x.

COLOUR BAR

OFF

Does not display colour bars. Normal screen is recorded.

Makes the normal screen disappear, then displays colour bars.

By recording colour bars at the beginning or end of a tape, an

effect similar to professional productions can be given to your

tape.

NOTE:

While the colour bars are displayed, the camcorder’s other

functions are disabled.

JLIP ID NO.

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a

computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory

setting is 07.

Automatic demonstration will not take place.

DEMO MODE

OFF

Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade/Wipe, Instant Titles

etc. When “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen

is closed, demonstration starts.

NOTES:

●When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that

allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is

not available.

●By turning off the camcorder or inserting a tape whose Erase

Protection tab is in the position that allows recording into it,

“DEMO MODE” is set to “OFF” automatically.

●During demonstration, all functions except zoom are disabled.

= Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK

Exposure Control

This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best

available picture quality, but you can override and make

the adjustment manually.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu

Screen appears.

Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

Menu Screen

ACCESS EXPOSURE MENU

SCREEN

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “EXPOSURE” and press it.

Viewfinder

MENU END

ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “MANU”, then press it. “00” (exposure control

level counter) appears.

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TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

No indication

during

recording

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

ADJUST EXPOSURE

To brighten the image . . .

4 _{Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward. The exposure}

control level counter increases (maximum +06).

Go to step 5.

EXPOSURE

Exposure Menu

Screen

AUTO

MANU

To darken the image . . .

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward. The exposure

control level counter decreases (maximum –06).

Go to step 5.

EXIT

No indication

during

END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

recording

reappears and the highlight bar is placed on “MENU

END”.

Exposure

control

level

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

disappears and the exposure control level counter

reappers to indicate the exposure is adjusted.

counter

NOTES:

Manual Exposure Screen

To brighten the image

● To return to the factory setting, select “AUTO” in step 3.

● To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from

step 1.

–

To darken the image

VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Focusing

Auto Focus

Focus

detection zone

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous

shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However,

correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations

listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):

•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.*

•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 low-contrast warning “

” appears.

NOTES:

● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is

not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece

of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs,

wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.

● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom-out

first (੬ pg. 18). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode,

the camcorder could automatically zoom out depend-

ing on the distance between the camcorder and the

subject. When Tele Macro (੬ pg. 31) is activated, the

camcorder will not zoom out automatically.

Manual Focus

NOTE:

You should already have made the necessary viewfinder

adjustments (੬ pg. 12). If you haven’t, do so before

continuing.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu

Screen appears, and the highlight bar is placed on

“FOCUS”.

Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

Menu Screen

Viewfinder

ACCESS FOCUS MENU SCREEN

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS

25. 12. 98

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

No indication

during

recording

M. W. B.

AUTO

3 _{to “MANU”, then press it. “ ” and “}

” appear. The

ZOOM SPEED FAST

focus is locked at this point.

ADJUST FOCUS

To farther subject . . .

4 _{Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward. “}

blinks.

FOCUS

Focus Menu

Screen

” appears and

AUTO

MANU

Go to step 5.

To nearer subject . . .

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward. “ ” appears

and blinks.

No indication

during

EXIT

Go to step 5.

recording

END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

reappears and the highlight bar is placed on “MENU

END”.

Manual Focus

Screen

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

disppears and “

is locked.

” reappears to indicate the focus

NOTES:

● To return to Auto Focus, select “AUTO” in step 3.

● To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from

step 1.

● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto

position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you

focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position,

sharply focused images cannot be obtained when

zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at

longer focal lengths.

● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or

closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Manual White Balance Adjustment

(M.W.B.)

The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.

However, the more advanced camcorder operator would

prefer to control this function manually and achieve a

more professional colour/tint reproduction.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu

Screen appears.

Viewfinder

ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU

SCREEN

Menu Screen

MENU END

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “M.W.B.”, then press it.

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

25. 12. 98

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

SELECT WHITE BALANCE

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to the required white balance.

“AUTO” ................... Automatic adjustment

M. W. B.

“

: FINE” ............. Outdoors on sunny day

: CLOUD” ........ Outdoors on cloudy day

: HALOGEN” ... Light source is halogen or

tungsten lamp

M.W.B. Menu

Screen

AUTO

: FINE

: CLOUD

: HALOGEN

MWB

“MWB” .................... When using a personal White

Balance Setting stored in

memory. (To set “MWB”

੬ pg. 37)

EXIT

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

reappears. Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to

exit the Menu Screen.

MWB

Viewfinder

MWB sets the colour temperature for the subject’s light

source so you can shoot with natural colours that are

unaffected by surroundings, even when there are

multiple subjects with different colour temperatures.

M. W. B.

M.W.B. Menu

Screen

AUTO

: FINE

: CLOUD

: HALOGEN

MWB

PREPARE WHITE OBJECT

Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a

sheet of white paper.

EXIT

SELECT MWB

Follow step 1 through 3 on page 36 (“Manual White

Balance Adjustment”), select “MWB”.

MEMORIZE WHITE BALANCE

Press the MENU Jog Dial until “MWB” begins

blinking. “MWB” blinks while the white balance is

being stored in memory, then the Menu Screen

reappears when memorization is complete.

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

Select Dial

Jog Dial

NOTES:

● To switch to automatic white balance adjustment, set

the M.W.B. in the Menu Screen to “AUTO”, or turn the

Select Dial to “AUTO LOCK”.

● Re-adjust the White Balance when the lighting has

changed, when the camcorder has been turned off and

on again, or when the Select Dial’s position has been

changed.

● When adjusted by putting coloured paper in front of

the subject in step 1 of “MWB”, this unit makes its

colour temperature standard for automatic white

balance. So you can enjoy shooting with different

colours. For example, when adjusting with red, blue or

yellow colours, the image becomes the colour which

approximates to green, orange or purple respectively.

● It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a colour

monitor when adjusting the white balance (੬ pg. 46).

VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Self-Timer

Recording

Start/Stop Button

You can set the delay between pressing the Recording

Start/Stop Button and the actual start of recording. If you

secure the camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the

camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.

NOTE:

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode

before performing the following steps.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

Select Dial

LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial.

MENU Jog Dial

Menu Screen

ACCESS INT. TIME MENU SCREEN

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “INT. TIME”, then press the MENU Jog Dial.

System Select Switch

Viewfinder

SET INTERVAL TIME

MENU END

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to the desired time, then press the MENU Jog Dial.

The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is

placed on “MENU END”.

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

25. 12. 98

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

M. W. B.

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

BACK

START DELAYED RECORDING

If you set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO” . . .

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. When the

selected time has elapsed, recording begins

automatically.

If you set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” . . .

Press the SNAPSHOT Button. When the selected

time has elapsed, a still image is shot automatically.

REC TIME

INT. TIME

TALLY LAMP ON

CHARACTER

OFF

D. ZOOM

COLOUR BAR OFF

JLIP ID NO. 07

DEMO MODE OFF

MENU END

INT. TIME

REC TIME

To Cancel Self-Timer . . .

OFF

If you set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO” . . .

15 S

1 4 S

1 2 S

1 S

30 S

.... Before the recording begins, press the Recording

1 MIN

5 MIN

Start/Stop Button to display “

”, then set

PAUSE

5 S

“INT. TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.

If you set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” . . .

.... Before shooting a still image, press the SNAPSHOT

Button, then set “INT.TIME” in the Menu Screen to

“OFF”.

EXIT

INT. TIME Menu

REC TIME Menu

INT. TIME Indicator

INT. TIME and

REC TIME

indications on the

normal screen

15S

REC TIME Indicator

Animation

Time-Lapse

Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of

movement. This function allows you to shoot a

series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same

object for a brief period of time.

You can record sequentially at preset time spans.

Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject,

you can record subtle changes over an extended

period of time.

NOTE:

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby

mode and the recording mode is set to “SP” before

performing the following steps.

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby

mode and the recording mode is set to “SP” before

performing the following steps.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except

AUTO LOCK, then press MENU Jog Dial.

SET RECORDING TIME

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

highlight bar to “REC TIME”, then press the

MENU Jog Dial. The REC TIME Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

highlight bar to the desired time, then press the

MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears.

Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the

Menu Screen.

RECORDINGS

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

highlight bar to “INT. TIME”, then press the

MENU Jog Dial. The INT. TIME Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

highlight bar to the desired time, then press the

MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears.

SET RECORDING TIME

START RECORDING

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

highlight bar to “REC TIME”, then press the

MENU Jog Dial. The REC TIME Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

highlight bar to the desired time, then press the

MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears.

Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the

Menu Screen.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button after

focusing on the subject. The recording stops

automatically after the selected period of time.

ASSEMBLE SERIES OF

PICTURES

Repeat step 3 for the desired number of

pictures.

START TIME-LAPSE

RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

RECORDING

Set “REC TIME” in the Menu screen to “OFF”.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

Recording and intervals alternate

automatically.

NOTES:

RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE

● For best results, make sure the camcorder is

secured when shooting in Animation or

Time-Lapse mode.

To release when “

” is displayed, set

PAUSE

“REC TIME” and “INT. TIME” in the Menu

Screen to “OFF”. To release when

” and “^REC” are not displayed,

● Fade- or Wipe-in/out cannot be performed during

Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.

● Before performing other operations following

Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure

the Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.

● Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse are

canceled when the power is shut off or when the

cassette is ejected.

“

PAUSE

press the Recording Start/Stop Button to display

”, then set “REC TIME” and “INT.

TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.

“

PAUSE

VIDEO PLAYBACK Basic Playback

Tape running indicator

LOAD A CASSETTE

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert

: Playback

the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to

: Fast-Forward/Forward Search

: Rewind/Reverse Search

ensure the holder is closed and locked.

6 : Still Playback

SELECT MODE

Set the System Select Swtich to “VIDEO”, then set

the Power Switch to “PLAY”. The power indicator

lights.

Tape counter

M–0:23:45

PLAY BACK

PLAY/PAUSE

REW

Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP.

STOP

Rewind or Fast-forward the tape

Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape

during Stop mode.

NOTE:

The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5

minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the Power

Switch to “POWER OFF”, then to “PLAY”.

System Select Switch

VIDEO PLAYBACK Features

Tracking

This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that

appear on-screen during playback. Initial setting is Auto

Tracking. Manual Tracking is also available.

ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING

Press the MENU Jog Dial during playback mode.

Keep rotating it until noise bars disappear.

•To return to Auto Tracking, press the MENU Jog

Dial. “AT” blinks. When Auto Tracking finishes,

the indication disappears.

NOTES:

● When noise bars appear during playback, the

camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and “AT” is

displayed.

● Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on

other VCRs or camcorders.

MENU Jog Dial

VIDEO PLAYBACK Features (cont.)

FEATURE:

Still Playback

PURPOSE:

OPERATION:

To pause during playback.

1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during

playback.

COUNTER R/M

2) To resume normal playback, press

PLAY/PAUSE again.

Noise bars appear and pictures may

become monochrome during Still

Playback. This is normal.

PLAY/PAUSE

NOTE:

REW

STOP

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Shuttle Search

To allow high-speed search in either

direction.

OPERATION:

Forward Search

1) Press FF during playback.

Reverse Search

1) Press REW during playback.

Noise bars appear and pictures may

become monochrome or darken in

Shuttle Search. This is normal.

NOTE:

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Counter Memory Function

To make it easier to locate a specific

tape segment.

Set to “VIDEO”

OPERATION:

1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for

more than 1 second. The counter

resets to “0:00:00”.

2) Press COUNTER R/M for less than

1 second. “M” appears.

3) After recording or playback, press

STOP, then REW. The tape

automatically stops at or close to

0:00:00.

4) Press PLAY/PAUSE to start

playback.

NOTES:

● The counter memory functions in

the Fast-Forward and Rewind

modes.

● To disable Counter Memory

Function, press COUNTER R/M for

less than 1 second so the “M”

disappears.

VIDEO PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter

Cassette Adapter

Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded

with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with any VHS

video cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter is battery

powered and automatically performs tape loading and

unloading.

INSERT BATTERY

Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install

one “R6(AA)” size battery as shown in the

illustration to the left. Then reattach the cover.

VCR

INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER

Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment

door, then insert the cassette and close the

compartment door.

Compartment door

PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR

Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the

tape back as you would any other.

REMOVE CASSETTE FROM

ADAPTER

Slide the latch and the compartment door opens

automatically. This may take around 10 seconds. Do

not attempt to force the adapter open. Then insert

your finger in the hole on the underside of the

adapter as shown in the illustration to the left, push

up and remove the cassette.

Sliding latch

Reels

Compact video cassette

NOTES:

● During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the

reels for safety and tape protection.

● During special-effect playback (slow motion, still

frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may

appear on the screen.

● To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the

adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with

adhesive tape.

Recording safety hole

BASIC CONNECTIONS TO VCR

There are three basic types of connections. When making

the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV

instruction manuals.

Connection To A VCR

(Editing, Dubbing and Playback)

When connecting

the cables, open

the jack cover.

NOTE:

Use the optional Audio and Video cables.

To AUDIO and

VIDEO OUT

connectors

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR

As shown in the illustration to the left, connect the

Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and

VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and

those on the VCR.

Audio/Video

cable

(provided)

SUPPLY POWER

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

AUDIO and

VIDEO IN

connectors

If your TV/VCR

has the SCART

connector, use

the cable adapter.

(provided)

SELECT MODE

Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV

to its VIDEO mode.

VCR

Connection To A TV With A/V Input

Antenna

Connectors (Playback ONLY)

NOTE:

Use the optional Audio and Video cables.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV

RF unit

RF-V5E

(optional)

As shown in the illustration to the left, connect the

Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and

VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and

those on the TV.

SELECT MODE

To AUDIO, VIDEO and

RF DC OUT connectors

Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode (as specified in

its instructions).

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Power

Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead

of the battery pack.

Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input

Connectors (Playback ONLY)

● To monitor the picture and sound from the

camcorder without inserting a tape, set the

camcorder’s Power Switch to “CAMERA”,

then set your TV to the appropriate input

mode.

● If you have a TV or speakers that are not

specially shielded, do not place the speakers

adjacent to the TV as interference will occur

in the camcorder playback picture.

NOTE:

Use the optional RF-V5E RF unit.

*Refer to the RF-V5E instruction manual for connection

procedure.

TAPE DUBBING

Tape Dubbing

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

Following the illustration to the left, connect the

camcorder and the VCR.

PLAY/PAUSE

PREPARE FOR DUBBING

Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”, turn

on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate

cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.

SELECT VCR MODE

Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot

just before the edit-in point. Once it’s reached, press

PAUSE on the camcorder.

Power Switch

START EDITING

Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s

Record mode.

When connecting

the cables, open

the jack cover.

To AUDIO and

VIDEO OUT

connectors

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press

PAUSE on the camcorder.

Audio/Video

cable

(provided)

EDIT MORE SEGMENTS

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then

stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

To AUDIO and

VIDEO IN

connectors

If your TV/VCR has

the SCART connector,

use the cable adapter.

(provided)

VCR

(Recording deck)

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA(D.S.C.) SHOOTING

Set to “D.S.C.”

Basic Shooting

MODE

When shooting a still image, it is not recorded onto the

SNAPSHOT

tape, but it is stored in the camcorder's built-in memory

in the selected Picture Mode. A stored still image data

can be transferred to a PC, saved, and processed using a

Paint Software programme (੬ pg. 61). A still image

processed on the PC can be also inserted onto a tape

(੬ pg. 61, 69).

SELECT MODE

Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open

the lens cover, then set the System Select Switch to

“D.S.C.”. Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”.

•The power indicator lights and an image appears.

SELECT PICTURE MODE

P (Pin-Up)

Set “PICTURE” to “FINE” or “STANDARD” in the

Menu Screen (੬ pg. 47) as required.

No display (Full)

To select in the Full Auto mode . . .

.... turn the Select Dial to AUTO LOCK. Go to step 4.

Viewfinder

To shoot using various functions . . .

.... turn the Select Dial to any position except

AUTO LOCK. Go to step 3.

Pin-Up

A still image on a white

background. A shadow

effect is added to give it

a three dimensional feel.

•There are two modes: FINE allows you to shoot up

to approx. 22 still images with higher resolution,

and STANDARD allows you to shoot up to

approx. 44 still images with lower resolution.

SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE

Full

Press the MODE Button to switch from one mode to

the other until the desired setting appears as shown

in the illustration to the left.

A still image that

occupies the entire

image field is stored.

SHOOT

Press the SNAPSHOT Button.

•A still image is stored in the built-in memory and

displayed for approx. 2 seconds. While the still

image remains displayed, that image is in the

process of being stored in memory, and it is

therefore impossible to take another shot during

that time. When the still image disappears and the

scene you are currently aimed at appears on the

screen, you may take another shot.

Pictrue mode display

FINE 12

Remaining number

of shots

•The remaining number of shots available is

displayed.

(Blinking)

NOTES:

● The remaining number of shots varies according to the

selected Picture Mode. In the “STANDARD” mode,

twice as many still images can be shot as in the “FINE”

mode.

● Six sample images have been stored in the built-in

memory at the factory.

If you wish to delete them, first remove the “Protect”

function (੬ pg. 57), then perform the “Delete”

function (੬ pg. 58)

Set to “D.S.C.”

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Picture Mode Setting

There are two image settings you can

choose from when storing in the

camcorder’s memory: FINE and

STANDARD. You can select either

according to your needs.

OPERATION:

1) ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any

position except AUTO LOCK.

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

2) SELECT FUNCTION

Select Dial

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move

the highlight bar to “PICTURE”,

then press it. The Picture Mode

Setting Menu appears.

MENU Jog Dial

Menu Screen

3) SET PICTURE MODE

Viewfinder

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move

the highlight bar to the desired

setting (FINE or STANDARD).

Ⅲ Factory-preset is “FINE”.

Ⅲ If you want the Picture Mode to

return to the previous setting,

rotate the MENU Jog Dial to

move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

4) CLOSE MENU

MENU END

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

25.12.98

TELE MACRO OFF

PICTURE

M. W. B.

FINE

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The

Menu Screen reappears and the

highlight bar is on “MENU END”.

Then press the MENU Jog Dial

again to close the Menu Screen.

“STD” is displayed with STAND-

ARD selected, and “FINE” is

displayed with FINE selected.

PICTURE

Picture Mode

Setting Menu

FINE

STANDARD

EXIT

NOTES:

● To store the still images you shot, we recommend that you transfer them to a computer and save them

on disk (੬ pg. 63).

● When the remaining number indicator displays “0” (blinking), it is not possible to continue storing

pictures until you delete some shots to make room for new ones. Perform “DELETE” function in the

Menu Screen to remove pictures you do not need (੬pg. 58).

● The Picture Mode can be switched to either “FINE”or “STANDARD”. Since the remaining number of

shots available depends on the selected Picture Mode, switching the Picture Mode will vary this

number.

● The LENS COVER warning blinks for approx. 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the

cover is closed.

● When the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed with the System Select Switch set to “VIDEO”, the picture is

stored not only in the camcorder's built-in memory but also onto the tape (if a tape is in the camcorder)

(੬ pg. 22).

● When you shoot in a dark environment, the still image will become coarse and its true colours will be

lost.

D.S.C. SHOOTING Advanced Features

During Digital Still Camera shooting, various functions used for movie shooting are also available. After

setting the following functions, press the SNAPSHOT Button to shoot. A still image which takes advantage of

these movie functions is stored in memory.

Mode

Function

Zoom

Allows you to use the optical zoom or the Digital Zoom. Zooming is possible

from 22 times (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 44 times digital magnifi-

cation. Select optical zoom or Digital Zoom in the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 50).

Picture Stabiliser

When recording while holding the camorder in your hand, or when shooting a

subject with little or no contrast, subtle hand movements will cause shakiness in

the recorded image (੬ pg. 19).

Video Light

To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim (੬ pg. 21).

Auto Mode Lock

Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing incorrect operation due to

accidental button pressing during shooting.

•In this mode the following controls are disabled; DATE/TIME display select, and

the Menu Jog Dial (੬ pg. 24, 25).

Auto Mode

Release

Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock (੬ pg. 24, 25).

Makes the picture look misty white, as when an external fog filter is attached to

the lens. Softens the image and gives it a “fantasy” look (੬ pg. 24, 25).

Electronic Fog

Filter

ND Effect

A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND filter is used. Helps to counter

the effects of glare on the subject (੬ pg. 24, 25).

Sepia

Allows you to shoot a still image in monochrome, giving the effect of an older

picture (੬ pg. 24, 25).

Mode

Function

Twilight

Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more natural and dramatic (੬ pg. 24,

25). The following happens when Twilight mode is selected:

•Auto gain control is turned off.

•White Balance is set to “ ” (FINE day mode), but can also be manually

changed to another mode.

•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m to infinity. To focus

when the subject-to-camera distance is less than 10 m, use manual focusing

(੬ pg. 35).

Sports

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action (੬ pg. 24, 25).

Nega/Posi

(Negative/

Positive)

The colours of a picture are reversed (੬ pg. 24, 25).

1/2000 sec. High

Speed Shutter

Captures faster action than Sports mode (੬ pg. 24, 25).

Wide

Black bars are recorded at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-

like “wide-screen” effect (੬ pg. 27).

Super LoLux

(Gain Up)

Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting

(੬ pg. 27).

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.

•Perform steps 1 through 4 on pg. 38, then press the SNAPSHOT Button as step 5

in place of the Recording Start/Stop Button. When the selected time has elapsed,

a still image is shot automatically (੬ pg. 38).

D.S.C. SHOOTING Advanced Features (cont.)

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

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

on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more

detailed camcorder settings.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu

Screen appears.

Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight bar

on the desired function.

Viewfinder

MENU END

•When the highlight bar reaches the bottom of

Menu Screen 1, Menu Screen 2 is automatically

displayed. When the highlight bar reaches the top

of Menu Screen 2, Menu Screen 1 is automatically

displayed.

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

AUTO

25. 12. 98

TELE MACRO OFF

PICTURE

M. W. B.

FINE

AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

•If the setting you want can’t be found in the Menu

Screen, place the highlight bar on “MENU END”,

then go to step 5.

4NEXT

Menu Screen 1

MAKE SETTING

BACK

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The setting menu of the

selected function appears. The setting procedure

depends on the function you select.

REC TIME

INT. TIME

TALLY LAMP ON

CHARACTER

OFF

D. ZOOM

If you select “FOCUS”, “EXPOSURE”, “DATE/

TIME” or “CHARACTER”. . .

.... see respective pages (FOCUS: ੬ pg. 34, 35,

EXPOSURE: ੬ pg. 33, DATE/TIME: ੬ pg. 11

CHARACTER: ੬ pg. 29).

COLOUR BAR OFF

JLIP ID NO. 06

DEMO MODE OFF

MENU END

Menu Screen 2

If you select “JLIP ID NO.” . . .

.... press the MENU Jog Dial so that the number

blinks, then rotate it until the desired number

appears, and press it. Then rotate the MENU Jog

Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

INT. TIME

OFF

15 S

30 S

1 MIN

5 MIN

If you select any other functions . . .

.... rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight

bar to the desired setting.

EXIT

•If you decide you want to return to the

previous setting, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to

move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

Setting Menu

(ex. INT. TIME)

END SETTING

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

BACK

reappears and the highlight bar is on “MENU END”.

REC TIME

INT. TIME

TALLY LAMP ON

CHARACTER

OFF

15 S

CLOSE MENU

D. ZOOM

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The normal screen

reappears.

COLOUR BAR OFF

JLIP ID NO. 06

DEMO MODE OFF

MENU END

NOTE:

The menu function except “FOCUS” and “EXPOSURE”

are not available while in the Record mode.

Normal Screen

Menu Screen Explanations

FOCUS

AUTO

MANU

AUTO

MANU

Adjusts focus automatically.

Allows you to adjust focus manually (੬ pg. 34, 35).

Adjusts exposure automatically.

EXPOSURE

Allows you to adjust exposure manually (੬ pg. 33).

DATE/TIME

Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 11).

TELE MACRO

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus

OFF

depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance

more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the

maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a

subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.

•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

FINE

Allows you to shoot up to approx. 22 still images in JPEG (Joint

Photographic Expert Group) format. Since the quality of image

is better than “STANDARD”, “FINE” is more suitable for post-

production on a PC.

PICTURE

STANDARD

(STD)

Allows you to shoot up to approx. 44 still images in JPEG (Joint

Photographic Expert Group) format. Since in this mode, twice as

many still images can be shot as in the “FINE” mode, select this

mode when you wish to shoot many still images.

This camcorder’s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses

the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic

white balance adjustment. However, precise colour adjustment

is not possible under the following conditions:

M.W.B.

AUTO

: FINE

: CLOUD

•When an object is in various shades of the same colour.

•When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot

outdoors.

In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for

white balance adjustment (੬ pg. 37).

: HALOGEN

MWB

ZOOM SPEED

FAST

Allows you to set the zooming speed (੬ pg. 18).

SLOW

= Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

D.S.C. SHOOTING Advanced Features (cont.)

Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)

Setting is impossible.

REC TIME

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer (੬ pg. 38).

INT. TIME

TALLY LAMP

The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

OFF

Original titles can not be recorded on digital still pictures. Please use this function

CHARACTER

D. ZOOM

for video recording (੬ pg. 29).

Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and

magnifying images, zooming is possible from 22 times (the

optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 44 times digital magnifi-

cation.

Digital Zoom is not available. Only optical zoom (maximum

22x magnification) can function. When set to “OFF” during

Digital Zoom, zoom magnification changes to 22x.

OFF

Does not display colour bars. Normal screen is recorded.

COLOUR BAR

OFF

Makes the normal screen disappear, then displays colour bars.

By recording colour bars at the beginning or end of a tape, an

effect similar to professional productions can be given to your

tape.

NOTE:

While the colour bars are displayed, the camcorder’s other

functions are disabled.

JLIP ID NO.

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a

computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory

setting is 07.

DEMO MODE

Automatic demonstration will not take place.

OFF

Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade/Wipe, Instant

Titles etc. When “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu

Screen is closed, demonstration starts.

NOTES:

●When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that

allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is

not available.

●By turning off the camcorder, “DEMO MODE” is set to “OFF”

automatically.

●During demonstration, all functions except zoom are

disabled.

= Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK

D.S.C. PLAYBACK Basic Playback

Still images shot using this camcoder are automatically

numbered, then stored in numerical order in the built-in

memory. You can view the still images stored in memory,

one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album.

Page Button

SELECT MODE

Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, then set

the Power Switch to “PLAY”.

•The still image stored in memory is displayed.

•When no still image is stored in memory, the

screen becomes blue.

System Select Switch

PLAY BACK

Press “W” or “T” located on the Page Button to

select the still image you want to view.

•Each time “W” is pressed, the page goes back,

while each time “T” is pressed, the page goes next.

•Even if you shoot a new picture after playing back

a still image with a low number, this will not

overwrite the existing picture because new

pictures are automatically stored after the still

image most recently stored in memory.

To move the

page next

Viewfinder

NOTES:

● The playback picture can also be viewed on a

connected TV (੬ pg. 44). Camcorder operation is the

same as described in this section.

● When viewing a playback picture on a connected TV,

it may jitter slightly.

To move the

page back

D.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced Features

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

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

on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more

detailed camcorder settings.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

appears.

Select Dial

SELECT FUNCTION

MENU Jog Dial

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight bar

on the desired function.

Viewfinder

•If the setting you want can’t be found in the Menu

Screen, place the highlight bar on “MENU END”,

then go to step 5.

INDEX

SLIDE SHOW 1

SLIDE SHOW 2

PROTECT

MAKE SETTING

DELETE

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The setting menu of the

selected function appears. The setting procedure

depends on the function you select.

4MENU END

Menu Screen

If you select “INDEX” . . .

.... ੬ pg. 56.

•Select the desired still image in the INDEX

Menu Screen, then press the MENU Jog Dial.

The selected still image appears on the whole

screen, then the screen enters normal

playback. It is not necessary to perform steps 4

and 5.

EXIT <PROTECT>

If you select “SLIDE SHOW 1”, “SLIDE SHOW 2”,

“PROTECT” or “DELETE”. . .

.... see respective pages.

Setting Menu

(ex. PROTECT)

END SETTING

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

reappears and the highlight bar is on “MENU END”.

INDEX

CLOSE MENU

SLIDE SHOW 1

SLIDE SHOW 2

PROTECT

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The normal screen

reappears.

DELETE

MENU END

Normal Screen

Mode

Effect

INDEX

All still images stored in memory can be displayed six at a time. This mode is a

convenient way to look for the still image you want to view and to check the still

images you shot beforehand (੬ pg. 56).

SLIDE SHOW 1

Allows you to run through all the still images stored in memory automatically in

numerical order. Each still image is displayed. This mode is like a regular slide-

show (੬ pg. 60).

The still image wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top

SLIDE SHOW 2

PROTECT

(੬ pg. 60).

Lets you protect selected still images from accidental erasure. Select a still image

for which you want to perform “Protect” to put a padlock mark next to it. A still

image with a padlock mark cannot be deleted. When selecting a still image to

protect, you can check six still images stored in memory at a time (੬ pg. 57).

Allows you to delete some still images already stored in memory (੬ pg. 58).

DELETE

CAUTION:

While “ENTER” is selected on the Delete Execute Menu and it is blinking,

switching off the camcorder or removing the power supply unit (battery pack or

AC Power Adapter/Charger) may cause the camcorder’s built-in memory to

become corrupt. Never remove the power supply unit at this stage.

SELECT

Allows you to check 6 still images stored in memory at a time, to

select the still images you want to delete.

ALL

Allows you to delete all the still images at once except protected

images.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced Features (cont.)

Index

You can view all still images stored in memory six at a

time. Use this mode when looking for a still image you

want to view and when checking the still images you

shot beforehand.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

Set the System Select

Switch to “D.S.C.”.

MENU Jog Dial

ACCESS INDEX MENU SCREEN

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “INDEX”, then press it.

VIEW INDEX IMAGES

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame to the

desired still image, then press it. The one you

selected is displayed on the whole screen, then the

screen enters normal playback.

INDEX

SLIDE SHOW 1

SLIDE SHOW 2

PROTECT

DELETE

•On the Index Menu Screen, 6 still images are

displayed at a time. When viewing the still images

that follow the 6th one, rotate the MENU Jog Dial

to move the frame from Index No. 1 to No. 6, and

then rotate it further downward. The frame is

placed on the 7th still image automatically. Images

after the 7th one can also be accessed in the same

way.

MENU END

Menu Screen

EXIT

<INDEX>

•If the desired still image cannot be found, place

the highlight bar on “EXIT”, then press the MENU

Jog Dial twice to exit the Menu Screen.

NOTES:

Index Menu Screen

● When moving the frame from the 7th still image back

to the 6th, rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward to place

the highlight bar on “EXIT”, then rotate it further

upward. The frame is moved to the 6th still image.

Perform the same procedure for the 13th image.

● On the Index Menu Screen, a star mark is displayed

next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode.

Playback screen

Protect

This mode helps prevent accidental erasure of images.

Put a padlock mark next to the desired still image, and

that still image cannot be deleted.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

Set the System Select

Switch to “D.S.C.”.

ACCESS PROTECT MENU SCREEN

MENU Jog Dial

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “PROTECT”, then press it.

•If you do not want to perform “Protect” for any still

image, go to step 4.

INDEX

SET PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW 1

SLIDE SHOW 2

PROTECT

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame to the

desired still image, then press it. The padlock mark

appears above the selected image.

DELETE

•On the Protect Menu Screen, all still images are

displayed six at a time. To perform “Protect” for

the still images that come after the 6th one, rotate

the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame from Index

No. 1 to No. 6, then rotate it further downward.

The frame is placed automatically on the 7th still

image. Images after the 7th one can also be

accessed in the same way.

MENU END

Menu Screen

EXIT <PROTECT>

•To complete “Protect”, go to step 4.

CLOSE MENU

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward to place the

highlight bar on “EXIT”, then press it twice.

Protect Menu Screen

To remove “Protect”. . .

EXIT <PROTECT>

Perform steps 1 and 2, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move

the frame to the desired still image with the padlock

mark, then press it. The padlock mark located above the

still image disappears and the image is no longer

protected. When finished removing protection, perform

step 4.

A padlock mark appears.

NOTES:

● To move the frame from Index No. 7 to 6, place the

highlight bar on “EXIT” by rotating the MENU Jog Dial

upward. Rotate the MENU Jog Dial further upward.

The frame is moved to the 6th still image automatically.

Perform the same procedure for still images that follow

the 13th one.

● On the Protect Menu Screen, a star mark is displayed

next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced Features (cont.)

Delete

When the memory in which still images are stored

becomes full, the number of remaining shots available

reaches “0” (blinking). In this situation it becomes

impossible to take your next shot. Delete some still

images already stored in memory to make room for new

shots.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Set the System Select

Switch to “D.S.C.”.

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

MENU Jog Dial

ACCESS DELETE MENU SCREEN

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “DELETE”, then press it.

INDEX

SLIDE SHOW 1

SLIDE SHOW 2

PROTECT

DELETE

SELECT DELETE MODE

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “SELECT” or “ALL”, then press it.

4MENU END

To select a still image by checking the still images

stored in memory . . .

.... select “SELECT”, then go to step 4.

To delete all the still images stored in memory at

once without checking them . . .

.... select “ALL”, then go to step 5.

Menu Screen

DELETE

SELECT

ALL

To quit the Delete Mode . . .

.... rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight

bar on “EXIT”, then press it twice.

In case of “ALL”

EXIT

SELECT ON DELETE SELECT MENU

SCREEN

Delete Menu Screen

In case of

“SELECT”

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame to the

desired still image, then press it. “ ” appears above

the selected still image. When you have finished

selecting all the desired still images, rotate the

MENU Jog Dial upward to place the highlight bar on

“NEXT”, then press the MENU Jog Dial.

NEXT <DELETE>

•On the Delete Select Menu Screen, the still images

are displayed six at a time. To delete the still

images that follow the 6th one, rotate the MENU

Jog Dial to move the frame from No. 1 to No. 6,

then rotate it further downward. The frame is

moved to the 7th still image automatically.

Perform the same procedure for still images that

follow the 7th one.

Delete Select Menu Screen

DELETE

CANCEL

ENTER

Delete Execute Menu Screen

Menu Screen

In case of “SELECT”

ACCESS DELETE EXECUTE MENU

SCREEN

NEXT <DELETE>

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “CANCEL” or “ENTER”, then press it.

•“CANCEL” does not delete the selected still images

and the screen returns to the Menu Screen.

•“ENTER” deletes the selected still images. While

“ENTER” blinks, they are in the process of being

deleted from memory. After deleting is finished,

the screen returns to the Menu Screen.

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu

Screen.

If you check the remaining still images on

Index Menu Screen after deleting . . .

CAUTION:

While “ENTER” is selected on the Delete

Execute Menu and it is blinking, switching off

the camcorder or removing the power supply

unit (battery pack or AC Power Adapter/Charger)

may cause the camcorder’s built-in memory to

become corrupt. Never remove the power

supply unit at this stage.

EXIT

<INDEX>

NOTES:

● Before deleting some still images stored in memory,

perform “Protect” for the necessary ones (੬ pg. 59) or

save them on a PC so that you do not lose them

accidentally (੬ pg. 61).

● Even if “ALL” is selected on the Delete Menu Screen, it

is not possible to delete a still image with a padlock

mark. “ALL” only deletes all still images that are not

protected. After images are deleted from memory, the

remaining images are automatically moved up to fill in

any gaps in the numerical sequence. The Index No. for

images protected (with the padlock mark) may

therefore change.

● When selecting the desired still image in step 4, to

move the frame from No. 7 to 6, place the highlight bar

on “EXIT” by rotating the MENU Jog Dial upward.

Rotate it further upward to move the frame to No. 6.

Perform the same procedure for still images that follow

the 13th one.

● On the Delete Select Menu Screen, a star mark is

displayed next to a still image you shot in the FINE

mode.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced Features (cont.)

Slide Show

You can run through all the still images stored in memory

automatically. This is like a regular slide-show. There are

2 types available. Select either according to your needs.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

Set the System Select

Switch to “D.S.C.”.

ACCESS INDEX MENU SCREEN

MENU Jog Dial

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “SLIDE SHOW 1” or “SLIDE SHOW 2”, then

press it.

If you select “SLIDE SHOW 1” . . .

.... all still images stored in memory are displayed

in numerical order.

INDEX

SLIDE SHOW 1

SLIDE SHOW 2

PROTECT

If you select “SLIDE SHOW 2”. . .

.... the still image wipes in to push up the previous

one from the bottom of the screen to the top.

DELETE

•To end “SLIDE SHOW”, press the MENU Jog Dial.

The still image which follows the still image

displayed at the moment the MENU Jog Dial is

pressed appears, then the screen returns to the

Menu Screen.

4MENU END

Menu Screen

Ex. SLIDE SHOW 1

Ex. SLIDE SHOW 2

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK Connection

Connection to a Windows^®PC/Macintosh^®

Image data stored in the camcorder's built-in memory

can be transferred to a Windows^®PC or Macintosh^®and

saved using the provided image transfer software. The

image data transferred to a personal computer can also

be further processed using Paint Software, and the still

image processed on the PC can be inserted onto a tape

(੬ pg. 71).

Set to “D.S.C.”

To DIGITAL jack

(8-pin)

CONNECT TO PERSONAL

COMPUTER

Connect the camcorder’s DIGITAL jack to the COM

Port (RS-232C) on a Windows PC or to the Modem

Port/Printer Port (8-pin) on a Macintosh, using the

provided PC connection cable.

PC connection

cables (provided)

SELECT MODE

Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, then set

the Power Switch to “PLAY”.

•A still image stored in memory appears.

•When transferring still images to a computer, be

sure that a still image is displayed on the screen.

For Windows^®:

For Macintosh^®:

To COM Port

(RS-232C)

To Modem Port

or Printer Port

RUN IMAGE TRANSFER SOFT-

WARE

Launch the provided software on your Windows^®

PC or Macintosh^®. Transfer the still images stored in

the camcorder’s memory to the Windows^®PC or

Macintosh^®. Refer to the software’s instruction

manual on the provided CD-ROM for details.

•During transfer of the still image, the camcorder’s

screen becomes blue and “

” is dis-

PC MODE

played. After transferring is finished, the screen

displays the same still image as in step 2.

Viewfinder

END TRANSFERRING

Close the software, then switch off the camcorder.

PC MODE

NOTES:

● Before transferring still images from your personal computer to the camcorder’s built-in memory, perform

the camcorder’s Picture Mode Setting (੬ pg. 47). The still images will be transferred from the personal

computer in the selected Picture Mode.

● When transferring still images from your personal computer to the camcorder, make sure the number of

images to be transferred is smaller than the camcorder's remaining number of shots available.

● Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack.

●

The still images stored in the camcorder’s memory are not automatically removed after being transferred to

the PC. If you wish to remove those still images from the camcorder's memory, delete them (

੬

pg. 58, 59).

● Windows^®are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.

● Macintosh^®are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic

operations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of your VCR. This remote control unit makes additional

recording functions possible.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER

Pull out the battrery holder while sliding the lock

hole.

INSERT BATTERY

Making sure the plus (+) side is up, insert the lithium

battery (CR2025)* into the battery holder.

Lock hole

REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER

Insert the battery holder into the remote control unit,

and push the holder until it clicks into place.

* Read the caution concerning lithium batteries

(੬ pg. 2).

RM-V709U (provided)

FUNCTIONS

BUTTONS

With the camcorder’s power switch

set to “CAMERA”.

With the camcorder’s power switch

set to “PLAY”.

1 PAUSE IN Connector

—

੬ pg. 65

2 Infrared beam

Transmits the beam signal.

transmitting window

3 MBR SET Button

4 INT. TIME Button

5 REC TIME Button

6 FF Button

—

Self-Timer/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 63)

Animation/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 63)

Retake (forward) (੬ pg. 19)

Retake (rewind)/Quick Review (੬ pg. 19)

—

੬ pg. 64

—

FF/FF Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 40, 42)

7 REW Button

Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (

੬

pg. 40, 42)

8 PAUSE Button

9 PLAY Button

Pause (੬ pg. 42)

—

Playback start (੬ pg. 40)

0 SNAPSHOT Button

Functions same as SNAPSHOT button on

the camcorder. (੬ pg. 22, 46)

—

! START/STOP Button

@ VISS Button

Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop button on the camcorder.

Index Code Marking (੬ pg. 63)

—

# ZOOM (T/W) Button

$ VCR CTL Button

% A.DUB Button

Zoom in and out (੬ pg. 18)

—

੬ pg. 64

Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 70)

Stop (੬ pg. 40)

^ STOP Button

& INSERT Buttons

& R.A.EDIT Buttons

Insert Editing (੬ pg. 68)

੬ pg. 66

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse

The remote control lets you set/release

Interval Timer and Rec Time functions

as well as the Menu Screen.

Transmitted beam

effective area

OPERATION:

Self-Timer

1) Set

15°

Instead of performing steps 1 through

4 on pg. 38 (“Self-Timer”), press INT.

TIME on the remote control. Each

time INT. TIME is pressed, the

Interval Timer indicator appears,

changing in the following order: 15S,

30S, 1MIN, 5MIN and No indication

(off).

Remote sensor

15°

When using the remote control, be sure to

point it at the remote sensor. The above

illustration shows the approximate transmitted

beam effective area for indoor use.

The transmitted beam may not be effective or

may cause incorrect operation outdoors or

when the remote sensor is directly exposed to

sunlight or powerful lighting.

2) Release

Instead of setting “INT. TIME” to

“OFF” in the Menu, press INT. TIME

on the remote control until the

Interval Timer indicator disappears.

Animation

1) Set

Instead of performing steps 1 and 2

on pg. 39 (“Animation”), press REC

TIME on the remote control. Each

time REC TIME is pressed, the Rec

Time indicator appears, changing in

the following order: 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S,

5S and No indication (off).

Interval Timer Indicator

Viewfinder

1MIN

1 2S

INDEX

Index Code

Marking

2) Release

Instead of using the Menu in step 5

on pg. 39, press REC TIME on the

remote control until the Rec Time

indicator disappears.

Rec Time Indicator

Time-Lapse

1) Set

Instead of performing steps 1 through

3 on pg. 39 (“Time-Lapse”), press

INT. TIME and REC TIME on the

remote control. Each time INT. TIME

is pressed, the Interval Timer

indicator appears, changing in the

following order: 15S, 30S, 1MIN,

5MIN and No indication (off). Each

time REC TIME is pressed, the Rec

Time indicator appears, changing in

the following order: 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S,

5S and No indication (off).

2) Release

Instead of using the Menu in step 5

on pg. 39, press INT. TIME and REC

TIME on the remote control until the

indicators disappear.

START/STOP

VISS

INT. TIME

REC TIME

NOTE:

Also refer to pgs. 38 and 39.

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Index Code Marking

To give you automatic access to any

selected point on a recording.

OPERATION:

NOTE:

1) Press VISS once to place the index

code. “INDEX” blinks during

marking.

If VISS is pressed during Record-

Standby mode, the mark is placed

where START/STOP is pressed.

RM-V709U

(provided)

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]

Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the

source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic

editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily

performed when RM-V709U MBR (Multi-Brand Remote,

੬ pg. 62) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see

VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by

operating the VCR manually.

MBR SET

VCR CTL

Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is

installed in the remote control RM-V709U (੬ pg. 62).

RM-V709U

(provided)

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR

VCR CODE LIST

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote

VCR BRAND BUTTONS

toward the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring to

the VCR CODE LIST on the left, press and hold MBR

SET, and press button (A) and then (B).

NAME

(A) (B)

NAME

(A) (B)

AKAI

2ꢀ

4ꢀ

PHILIPS

9ꢀ

5ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

2ꢀ

3ꢀ

•The code is automatically set once you release the

MBR SET button, and the VCR’s power comes on.

BLAUPUNKT

FERGUSON

7ꢀ

8ꢀ

OPERATE VCR

Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while

holding VCR CTL, press the button on the remote for

the desired function. The functions the remote can

control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW and VCR

REC STBY (you don’t need to press VCR CTL for this

one).

GRUNDIG

HITACHI

4ꢀ

SANYO

6ꢀ

SELECO,

REX

1ꢀ

You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.

JVC

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

SHARP

5ꢀ

IMPORTANT

Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and

those of many other makers, it may not work with yours

or may offer limited functions.

MITSUBISHI

7ꢀ

5ꢀ

`ꢀ

9ꢀ

1ꢀ

SONY

NEC

7ꢀ

NOTES:

ꢀ

THOMSON,

TELEFUNKEN,

SABA,

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

7ꢀ

PANASONIC

3ꢀ

7ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

● If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1, try

another code from the VCR CODE LIST.

● Some brands of VCR don’t come on automatically. In

this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.

● If the RM-V709U is not able to control the VCR, use

the controls on the VCR.

NORDMENDE

TOSHIBA

9ꢀ

MAKE CONNECTIONS

CONNECT TO . . .

JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL

Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE

terminal.

Open the cover

JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH

R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR

To AUDIO and

VIDEO OUT

connectors

To J terminal

(JLIP)

Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT

connector.

VCR OTHER THAN TYPE OR

Connect the editing cable to the RM-V709U’s

Pause-In jack.

Audio/Video

cable

(provided)

Editing cable

(provided, ø3.5

mini-plug cable)

PREPARE CAMCORDER

First set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then

insert a recorded tape and set the Power Switch to

“PLAY”.

To AUDIO

and VIDEO IN

connectors

PREPARE VCR

A B

Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and

engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions).

If your TV/VCR

has the SCART

connector, use

the cable adapter.

(provided)

To Remote

PAUSE

To Pause-In

VCR

(Recording deck)

RM-V709U

(provided)

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

SELECT SCENES

PLAY/PAUSE

ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER

DISPLAY

STOP

Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press ON/OFF and the

counter display appears in the viewfinder and the

screen of the connected TV.

REW

Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene

you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point.

The data appears under “IN” on the display.

Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and

press IN/OUT to register it. The data appears under

“OUT” on the display. The total time of the

registered scene(s) is displayed at the bottom of the

screen.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene

(as many as 8).

RM-V709U

(provided)

MAKE CORRECTIONS

Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the

PAUSE

most recently registered point.

REW

PLAY

IN/OUT

ON/OFF

CANCEL

NOTES:

● There must be at least one second between an in-point

and its corresponding out-point.

● To ensure correct operation, there should be at least 15

seconds between an out-point and the next in-point.

● Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in-points

or out-points.

● If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in-point,

the VCR’s Record-Pause mode is cancelled and editing

doesn’t take place.

● Pressing ON/OFF clears all in- and out-points from

memory.

● Leave a small margin for error around each in-point to

ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety.

0:00:25

OUT

--:--:--

COUNTER

TOTAL

0:00:25

0:00:00

OUT

0:00:25

0:01:05

0:03:18

0:02:33

0:04:11

0:03:31

0:02:53

--:--:--

COUNTER

TOTAL

0:04:11

0:01:13

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

Original tape (camcorder)

ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE

MODE

OUT

IN OUT

OUT

Point the remote control towards the VCR’s infrared

sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually

engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

Edited tape (VCR)

BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING

Press the MENU Jog Dial on the camcorder, and the

previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in

the specified order.

While editing, the R.A. Edit counter of the scene

which is beging copied is shown with a blinking

highlight.

STOP

END AUTOMATIC EDITING

When all selected scenes have been copied, the

camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode.

Press STOP on both units. To make the R.A. Edit

counter display disappear, press ON/OFF.

•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the

editing cable and the audio/video cable.

NOTES:

RM-V709U

(provided)

● If you performed step 1

on page 65 (“MAKE

Jog Dial

CONNECTIONS”), keep the remote control pointed at

the VCR during editing.

● The on-screen display only appears while the

camcorder searches for each scene.

● There may be noise at in- or out-points on the edited

tape with certain VCRs.

VCR REC STBY

ON/OFF

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL

Using the V709U, it is also possible to perform deck-to-deck Random

AV OUT

Player (JVC VCR)

Assemble Editing. The playback deck must be an R.A. Edit-capable JVC

VCR. The recording deck can be...

Ⅲ a VCR other than JVC, or

Ⅲ a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an R.A. EDIT

connector

Editing cable

R.A. EDIT

(provided)

How to use:

— Connect the playback deck and RM-V709U as shown on the left.

— Set the RM-V709U to correspond to the brand of the recording

deck. (੬ pg. 64)

— For Random Assemble Editing procedure, please refer to the

instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as the

playback deck.

AV IN

Recording deck

PAUSE IN

Notes:

Ⅲ RM-V709U cannot be used to control the playback deck.

Ⅲ RM-V709U is capable of controlling basic operations of the recording

deck. While pressing VCR CTL, press PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF or REW

for these functions. (Not possible with some brands and models).

Other buttons cannot be used.

Ⅲ To put the recording deck in the Record-Pause mode, use the controls

on the recording deck itself.

RM-V709U

(provided)

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Insert Editing (VIDEO)

You can record a new scene into a previously recorded

tape, replacing a section of the original recording with

minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The

original audio remains unchanged.

COUNTER R/M

PLAY/PAUSE

NOTE:

REW

Use the RM-V709U remote control unit to perform this

procedure.

SELECT MODE

STOP

Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then set

the Power Switch to “PLAY”.

FIND EDIT-OUT POINT

Play back the tape, locate the Edit-out point and

press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote

control.

RESET COUNTER

Power Switch

Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than

1 second to reset the tape counter, then press again

for less than 1 second and make sure “M” appears.

Insert editing

indicator

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the

recorded tape, and press PAUSE exactly at the

point where the new scene should start.

Tape Counter

M–0:12:34

ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE

Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing

INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert

mode is engaged. When the scene the camcorder is

aimed at appears on the screen, go to the next step.

Viewfinder

BEGIN INSERT EDITING

Press START/STOP. When the counter reaches

“0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and the

camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.

END INSERT EDITING

System Select Switch

Press STOP.

START/STOP

NOTES:

● After step 5, Retake (੬ pg. 19) can be performed.

● The tape may stop slightly before or after the

designated end point, and noise bars may appear.

Neither indicates a defect in the unit.

● Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing

mode.

REW

PAUSE

INSERT

PLAY

RM-V709U

(provided)

Insert Editing (Insert A Still Image From

The Built-in Memory Onto A Tape)

COUNTER R/M

PLAY/PAUSE

You can insert a still image stored in the camcorder's

built-in memory into a previously recorded tape,

replacing a section of the original recording with minimal

picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The original

audio remains unchanged.

REW

Perform steps 1 through 5 in Insert Editing (੬ pg. 68)

before the following procedure.

STOP

NOTE:

Page Button

Use the RM-V709U remote control unit to perform this

procedure.

SELECT STILL IMAGE

First set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”. Press

the Page Button to select the still image you wish to

insert.

BEGIN INSERT EDITING

Press START/STOP. When the counter reaches

“0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and the

camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.

Power Switch

To insert still images in sequential order onto the

tape . . .

.... press the Page Button to move the page forward.

Insert editing

indicator

To insert still images at random onto the tape . . .

.... first record the still image you selected in step 1

onto the tape, then press START/STOP to

Tape Counter

M–0:12:34

engage the Insert-Pause mode. To select another

still image, press the Page Button again, then

press START/STOP. Insert-Editing begins.

Viewfinder

END INSERT EDITING

Press STOP.

NOTES:

● The tape may stop slightly before or after the

designated end point, and noise bars may appear.

Neither indicates a defect in the unit.

● Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing

mode.

System Select Switch

START/STOP

REW

PAUSE

INSERT

PLAY

RM-V709U

(provided)

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Audio dubbing indicator

Audio Dubbing

You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape

(normal audio only).

M–0:05:20

Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing (VIDEO)

procedure (੬ pg. 68) before continuing.

•The sound comes from the built-in microphone (or an

external microphone if connected).

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

Viewfinder

scene onto which you want to dub new audio, press

PLAY to view the recorded tape, then press PAUSE

at exactly the point where dubbing should start.

ENGAGE AUDIO DUB-STANDBY

MODE

Set to “VIDEO”

Press and hold A. DUB, and without releasing

A. DUB, press and release PAUSE.

BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING

Press PLAY. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”,

Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the

camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode.

To external

microphone

input jack

(capped)

END AUDIO DUBBING

Press STOP.

Microphone

NOTES:

● Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub-Standby, or

the edit points will not be accurate.

● If the microphone is too close to the TV, or if the TV’s

volume is too high, whistling or howling may occur.

A. DUB

REW

PLAY

PAUSE

NOTES (for Insert Editing and

Audio Dubbing):

● Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work

correctly if the tape contains blank segments, or if the

recording speed was changed during the original

recording.

RM-V709U

(provided)

● To edit/dub onto a tape, make sure the Erase Protection

tab is in the position that allows recording. If not, slide

the tab. Some cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab

has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

● Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio

Dubbing, or the edit points will not be accurate.

● During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing, when Insert-

Pause or Audio Dub-Standby is engaged, the counter

may go slightly past “0:00:00”. Recording, however,

stops at exactly 0:00:00.

USER MAINTENANCE

LENS COVER

Open/Close Switch

After Use

Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off

the camcorder.

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove

the cassette.

Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing

PUSH.

Slide BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack.

Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close switch to close

Set to “POWER OFF”.

BATT. RELEASE

the lens cover.

Cleaning The Camcorder

EJECT

CLEAN EXTERIOR

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

CLEAN LENS

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with

lens cleaning paper.

PUSH

CLEAN VIEWFINDER

Remove.

1 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull

it out.

2 Remove dust using a blower brush.

3 Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and turn

it clockwise.

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.

Marks

● Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.

CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS

4 5 6

30MIN

S.LX

T30

(

REC SP

FINE 12

)

444

TWILIGHT

NORM 01

LENS COVER MWB

PAUSE

5MIN

1 4S TAPE END

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Viewfinder Indications

1 Cassette Warning/

$ •Record–Standby Mode

Tape Remaining Time ................ ੬ pg. 17

Indicator ................................. ੬ pg. 16

When no cassette is inserted: the cassette

•Lens Cover Warning:

(

) warning blinks.

LENS COVER .......................... ੬ pg. 17

•Data Transfer Display:

When Erase Protection tab is not in the

position that allows recording: the cassette

_MODE. ................................ ੬ pg. 61

(

) warning lights. Otherwise, the tape

% Instant Title Display ................... ੬ pg. 28

^ Date/Time/Character Display..... ੬ pg. 20

& Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator

Changes as follows according to the battery

pack’s remaining power level:

remaining time is displayed and the tape

†

remaining time warning blinks when the

tape is about to reach its end.

When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY”

and a tape is loaded: the cassette ( ) mark

is displayed regardless of the Erase

Protection tab’s position.

“

”. When the power is

almost gone, the indicator “ ” blinks

†

(battery power warning ), then the unit

shuts off. Replace the battery pack with a

fully charged one.

2 Recording Mode (SP/LP)

Indicator.................................... ੬ pg. 14

3, 0 Programme AE Indicator ....... ੬ pg. 24

Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened

Displayed at 3 for approx. 1 second when

the Select Dial is switched from one

position to another. Then only the indica-

tor remains at 0.

squares —

— does not necessarily

mean that the battery pack is fully

charged.

* Focus Indicator.......................... ੬ pg. 35

3, ! Fade/Wipe-Standby

( Exposure Control Level

Indicator.................................... ੬ pg. 26

Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds

when the Fade/Wipe is switched from one

function to another by pressing the EFFECT

button. Then only the indicator remains at

Counter ..................................... ੬ pg. 33

) White Balance Mode

Indicator.................................... ੬ pg. 36

q Snapshot Mode Display....... ੬ pg. 23, 46

w Clock Battery Warning

4 Multi-Function Control

Blinks for approx. 10 seconds when the

power is turned on. This display also

blinks when the clock (lithium) battery is

either not installed or has discharged.

Install or replace the old battery with a

new one (੬ pg. 12).

Indication............................ ੬ pg. 26, 27

Displayed when any of the buttons located

on the Multi-Function Control is pressed.

The indication disappears within approx. 2

seconds.

5 Picture Mode Display.......... ੬ pg. 23, 46

Remaining Number Of Shots

e •Tape End Display:

TAPE END ............................... ੬ pg. 17

Indicator............................. ੬ pg. 23, 46

Appears when the end of the tape is

reached during playback, recording or

fast-forward.

•Condensation Warning:

When this indication appears, all

functions except tape eject and power

on/off are disabled. Turn the unit off

(without removing the power source) for

a few hours, and when you turn it on

again the indication should disappear.

6 Super LoLux Indicator ............... ੬ pg. 27

7 Tape Length Indicator ................ ੬ pg. 14

8 Zoom Indicator Bar ................... ੬ pg. 18

9 Recording Indicator................... ੬ pg. 14

@ Picture Stabiliser Indicator......... ੬ pg. 19

# Interval Timer/Recording Time

Indicator..................................... ੬ pg. 39

CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS

r E R

STD

FINE

@ # $

(

)

q w

Controls

Connectors

1 Power Zoom Button ........................... ੬ pg. 18

e DC IN Jack ......................................... ੬ pg. 7

Page Button........................................ ੬ pg. 49

The jacks r to o are located beneath the jack

cover.

2 Select Dial ......................................... ੬ pg. 20

3 Multi-Function Control

r External Microphone Input Jack ......... ੬ pg. 66

•EFFECT Button ................................. ੬ pg. 22

•WIDE Button ................................... ੬ pg. 23

•TITLE Button .................................... ੬ pg. 24

•SUPER LOLUX Button ..................... ੬ pg. 23

4 PUSH Button...................................... ੬ pg. 13

t J terminal

[ JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector ]

•Connect the editing cable when performing

Random Assemble Editing (੬ pg. 62 – 65).

•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device

such as a personal computer.

For further detail consult your nearest JVC

dealer.

•JLIP-controlled editing from camcorder to VCR

is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with

a J terminal.

5 Recording Mode [SP/LP] Button ......... ੬ pg. 14

6 DATE/TIME Button ............................. ੬ pg. 20

COUNTER R/M Button ....................... ੬ pg. 42

7 P. [Picture] STABILIZER Button ........... ੬ pg. 17

8 REW Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 36

RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ...... ੬ pg. 17

9 PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... ੬ pg. 36

y Digital Jack ........................................ ੬ pg. 57

u AUDIO OUT Connector .................... ੬ pg. 44

i VIDEO OUT Connector ..................... ੬ pg. 44

o RF DC OUT Connector ...................... ੬ pg. 44

0 FF Button ........................................... ੬ pg. 36

RETAKE F Button ................................ ੬ pg. 17

! STOP Button ...................................... ੬ pg. 36

@ EJECT Switch ...................................... ੬ pg. 15

Indicators

Tally Lamp ......................................... ੬ pg. 14

# Function Navigator Dial

Power Indicator .................................. ੬ pg. 14

[MENU Jog Dial] ................................ ੬ pg. 9

$ LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch ........... ੬ pg. 21

% BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch ......... ੬ pg. 6

^ Dioptre Adjustment ............................ ੬ pg. 10

Other Parts

W Video Light......................................... ੬ pg. 21

E Microphone ....................................... ੬ pg. 66

& System Select

R •Camera sensor

[VIDEO/D.S.C.] Switch .... ੬ pg. 14, 36, 42, 49

Be careful not to cover this area; built-in

here is the sensor necessary for shooting.

•Remote Sensor ................................. ੬ pg. 59

* MODE Button .............................. ੬ pg. 18, 42

( SNAPSHOT Button ...................... ੬ pg. 18, 42

) LENS COVER Switch .......................... ੬ pg. 14

q Recording Start/Stop Button................ ੬ pg. 14

w Power Switch ................... ੬ pg. 14, 36, 42, 49

T Clock Battery Compartment ............... ੬ pg. 8

Y Battery Pack Mount ............................ ੬ pg. 6

U LCD window

Picture Mode Display

Remaining Number of Shots Indicator

I Electronic Viewfinder ......................... ੬ pg. 10

O Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................ ੬ pg. 11

P Grip Strap .......................................... ੬ pg. 10

a Tripod Mounting Socket ..................... ੬ pg. 11

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

POWER

No power is supplied.

● The battery pack has not been attached correctly (੬ pg. 8).

● The battery pack is not charged (੬ pg. 8).

● The power supply has not been correctly connected

(੬ pg. 9).

The power suddenly goes off and

doesn’t come back on by itself.

● The battery pack has completely discharged.

● Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source,

then after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If

it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

OTHER

Some functions are not available.

● The Select Dial is set to “AUTO LOCK”.

Vertical white lines appear when

shooting a very bright object.

● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the

background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the

camcorder.

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear

in the viewfinder.

● Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of

the camcorder.

An error number (i.e. E03) appears.

● Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the

power source. After a few minutes, try turning the power

on again. If the error number still appears, consult your

nearest JVC dealer.

The image is out of focus.

● The dioptre needs to be adjusted (੬ pg. 12).

● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation

of Auto Focus (੬ pg. 34).

Even though the Lens Cover is open,

the Lens Cover Warning indicator

blinks.

● The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the

camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position

of the Lens Cover.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,

etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit

(battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and

proceed as usual from the beginning.

When the System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”:

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

RECORDING

Recording cannot be performed.

● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that

allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have

removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the

hole with adhesive tape (੬ pg. 15).

● If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, it is not

possible to record onto the tape. Change the Switch

position to “VIDEO” (੬ pg. 16).

Recording does not start.

● The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to

“CAMERA” (੬ pg. 16).

PLAYBACK

The tape is running, but there’s no

playback picture.

● The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode.

● If A/V connection is used, the TV’s VIDEO/TV Switch has

not been set to VIDEO.

● The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel.

Playback cannot be performed.

● If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, it is not

possible to play back a tape. Change the Switch position

to “VIDEO” (੬ pg. 40).

Playback picture is blurred or

interrupted.

● The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your

nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.

The counter indication is blurred

during Still playback.

● This is normal.

TAPE TRANSPORT

The tape stops during fast-forward

or rewind.

● The Counter Memory Function has been activated

(੬ pg. 42).

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot

be performed.

● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.

OTHER

The picture is blurred in the Quick

Review or Retake mode.

● This is normal while recording in the LP mode. Some

noise may be present while recording in the SP mode

(੬ pg. 14).

The date and time displays

disappear.

● If you remove the power source from the camcorder while

the power is on, all settings and selections are erased.

Make sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before

disconnecting the power source.

The wrong date and time are

displayed/recorded.

● If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (੬ pg. 11),

the date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be

sure that Date/Time setting is carried out.

The tape won’t eject.

● The battery pack is running low.

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

When the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”:

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

SHOOTING

Although the SNAPSHOT Button is

pressed, a still image is not stored in

the built-in memory.

● When the number of remaining shots available reaches

“0” (blinking), it becomes impossible to take your next

shot. Perform “DELETE” function to remove some still

images already stored in memory (੬ pg. 58).

Self-Timer Shooting is not available.

● Pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button does not start

recording in the Self-Timer Shooting procedure. Press the

SNAPSHOT Button (੬ pg. 49).

It is not possible to shoot in

sucession.

● A still image is in the process of being stored in memory

for approx. 2 seconds after the SNAPSHOT Button is

pressed. During that time, it is impossible to take another

shot. When the still image disappears and the scene you

are currently aimed at appears on the screen, take another

shot (੬ pg. 46).

PLAYBACK

Although “ALL” is selected in the

DELETE Menu Screen, all still images

cannot be deleted.

● The “Protect” function is in effect for some still images. If

they are not necessary, cancel the “Protect” function, then

try deleting all still images again (੬ pg. 57).

OTHER

Date/Time Insert is not performed

while shooting a still image.

● It is not possible to display the date/time on a still image.

● It is not possible to display the Instant Titles on a still image.

● It is not possible to set “REC TIME” in the Menu Screen.

Instant Titles are not displayed while

shooting a still image.

Some settings cannot be changed in

the Menu Screen.

Since the camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device, external noise and interference (from a TV, a

radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. For example, when a still image you shot is stored

in the camcorder's built-in memory, the above may cause the following: Although the remaining number

of shots indicator shows that shooting is possible, a still image cannot be stored in memory after shooting.

In such a case, initialize the memory by following steps 1 through 3 below. Please note that initialization

deletes all the still images (including ones for which you performed the “Protect” function) stored in the

camcorder’s memory. If you wish to keep any of the still images that are stored in memory, before

initialization first transfer them to a PC and save them. If image data is corrupt, transfer is impossible.

1. Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, then set the Power Switch to

FORMAT

“PLAY”.

CANCEL

ENTER

2. Press the MODE Button for more than 5 seconds. The FORMAT Menu

Screen appears.

3. Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “CANCEL” or

“ENTER”, then press it.

•“CANCEL” does not initialize the memory.

•“ENTER” initializes the memory. During initialization, “ENTER” blinks.

When initialization is complete, the screen becomes blue back.

Format Menu Screen

CAUTION:

While “ENTER” is selected and it is blinking, switching off the camcorder or removing the power supply unit

(battery pack or AC Power Adapter/Charger) may cause the camcorder’s built-in memory to become corrupt.

Never remove the power supply unit at this stage.

CAUTIONS

2. To prevent damage and prolong service

life . . .

DANGER:

Video Light

•The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not

touch it either while in operation or soon after

turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

•Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case

immediately after using the video light, since it

remains extremely hot for some time.

•When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm

between the video light and people or object.

•Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

•It is recommended that you consult your nearest

JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

.... avoid repeated charging without fully

discharging.

.... charge in an environment where tempera-

tures are within the tolerances shown in the

chart below. This is a chemical reaction type

battery—cooler temperatures impede

chemical reaction, while warmer tempera-

tures can prevent complete charging.

.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure

to high temperatures will increase natural

discharge and shorten service life.

.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.

.... remove from charger or powered unit when

not in use, as some machines use current

even when switched off.

General Battery Precautions

•When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is

not functioning even when correctly operated, the

battery is exhausted. Replace it with a fresh one.

•Use only the following battery:

NOTES:

● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after

charging, or after use.

Temperature Range Specifications

C-P6U or C-P7U..................... AA (R6) size

Charging........................... 10°C to 35°C

Operation ......................... 0°C to 40°C

Storage .............................–10°C to 30°C

Please make note of the following rules for battery

use. When misused, battery can leak or explode.

● Recharging time is based on room temperature of

1. Refer to the C-P6U/C-P7U instructions when

replacing the battery.

2. Do not expose the battery to excessive heat as it

can leak or explode.

20°C.

● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging

takes.

3. Do not dispose of battery in a fire.

4. Remove battery from the unit if it is to be stored

for an extended period to avoid battery leakage

which can cause malfunctions.

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to

read the following cautions:

1. During use . . .

Battery Packs

.... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C

mark.

The supplied battery pack is a

nickel-cadmium battery. Before

using the supplied battery pack

or an optional battery pack, be

sure to read the following

cautions:

.... 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.

1. To avoid hazard . . .

Terminals

.... do not burn.

.... do not short-circuit the terminals.

.... do not modify or disassemble.

.... use only specified chargers.

.... do not open the front tape cover. This

exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.

2. 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.

CAUTIONS (cont.)

Main Unit

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 using a circular motion.

1. 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.

•Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning

spray.

.... 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.

•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.

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

.... in places subject to excessive humidity or

dust.

.... in places subject to soot or steam such as

near a cooking stove.

About moisture condensation . . .

.... in places subject to excessive shock or

vibration.

● You may 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.

.... near a television set.

.... near appliances generating strong magnetic

or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting

antennas, etc.).

.... in places subject to extremely high (over

40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C) tempera-

tures.

● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe

damage to the video tape, and can lead to

internal damage to the camcorder itself.

3. 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.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit

immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .

.... allow it to become wet.

.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.

.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration

during transportation.

.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

objects for long periods.

.... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the

sun.

.... carry it by holding the viewfinder. Be sure to

hold the main unit with both hands or use

the grip.

.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

strap.

Cleaning the video heads

SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO

HEADS

Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the

video heads may cause the playback picture to

become blurred or interrupted. Although this

camcorder is equipped with a built-in head cleaner

which automatically cleans the heads, reducing the

likelihood of dirty heads, if such troubles are

encountered, we recommend the use of the

cleaning cassette specifically designed for JVC

camcorders, model number TCC-2U. Please use the

cleaning cassette as indicated below:

Dust and dirt on video heads

1. Always allow enough time for your camcorder to

acclimatize to its environment before using it.

2. Do not use the unit in areas of high humidity.

(Typical areas of high humidity are given below.)

•From being used or stored in a very cold

outdoor situation, then immediately being used

in a warm indoor situation.

1 After inserting the cleaning cassette, activate the

Play mode for a maximum of 15 seconds

(normally, 5 seconds is sufficient).

2 Remove the cleaning cassette and check the

playback picture with a previously good-

recorded tape.

3 If the picture is clear, then recording on a new

tape can begin when desired.

4 If the picture is not clear, repeat steps 1 to 3 up to

two more times.

•From being used or stored in a cool air-

conditioned situation, then being used in a

high-humidity outdoor situation.

•Other areas where rapid large temperature

changes can occur.

3. Taking care of your “C” format video cassette

tapes.

•Store the video cassette tapes in a vertical

position, complete in their cassette cases.

•During transportation, always store cassettes in

their cassette cases.

4. Check recorded information at regular intervals.

If the camcorder is equipped with a quick review

facility, use this facility to check whether the

picture is clear or not.

If the quick review or playback picture is not

clear, then the video heads may be dirty.

5 If the picture is still unclear, consult your local

JVC dealer.

Important Note:

If heads have become dirty, the associated tape will

also be damaged, please do not use the tape again.

•A built-in head cleaner automatically cleans the

video heads and head drum whenever a cassette

is loaded and unloaded to reduce head clogging.

•Cleaning cassette TCC-2U is available from your

JVC local dealer.

NOTE:

As a maladjusted tracking control can give similar

symptoms to dirty video heads, please check that

the tracking control of the unit is in the centre

position.

SPECIFICATIONS

INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTORS

GENERAL

Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C

Video

Audio

JLIP

: Output 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced (via VIDEO

OUT connector)

: Output –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm

(via AUDIO OUT

connector)

: 3.5 mm diameter, 4-pole,

mini-head jack (compatible

with EIAJ RC-5325 plug)

: Mini DIN 8-pin

Operating humidity

: 35% to 80%

Storage temperature : –20°C to +50°C

Weight

Dimensions

: Approx. 840 g

: 113 (W) x 117 (H) x

(Including viewfinder) 242 (D) mm

Speaker

: 20 mm round x 1,

monaural

: DC 6V

Power source

Power consumption

Light on

Light off

Signal system

Digital

: 8.6 W

External

microphone input

: 5.7 W

: –68 dBs, high impedance

unbalanced with ø3.5 mm

(MONO)

: PAL-type

SYSTEM

Camcorder format

Video recording system

Luminance

: VHS PAL standard

AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER

(AA-V15EK)

: FM recording

Color

: Converted sub-carrier

direct recording

Power requirement

: AC 110 V to 240 V`,

50/60 Hz

Conforms to VHS standard

Power consumption : 23 W

Output

Charge

VTR

Charging system

Cassette

cassette

Tape speed

: DC 8.5 V

: DC 6.3 V

, 1.3 A

, 1.8 A

: 23.39 mm/sec.

: 11.70 mm/sec.

: Constant current, peak

detection, timer controlled

: 140 (W) x 42 (H) x

68 (D) mm

Recording time (max.)

: 60 minutes

: 120 minutes

Dimensions

Weight

(with EC-60 cassette)

: Approx. 350 g

D.S.C. format

Recording format : Digital data storage

(based on JPEG)

CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)

Dimensions

: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x

Recording medium : Built-in flash memory,

1 Mbyte

104 (D) mm

Weight

Accessory

: Approx. 240 g

: “R6 (AA)” – size battery x 1

Number of

storable shots

: FINE mode:

approx. 22 shots

(approx. 32000 byte data

compression)

Provided Accessories ...................... ੬ pg. 5

STANDARD mode:

approx. 44 shots

(approx. 16000 byte data

compression)

Optional Accessories

•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V22U, BN-V25U

•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E

Image size

: 320 x 240 pixels

•RF Unit RF-V5E

•Compact VHS-C Cassettes EC-40/30/20

•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

CAMERA

Pick up

Lens

: 1/4” format CCD

•Remote Control Unit RM-V700U

: F1.6, f = 3.8 to 83.6 mm,

22:1 power zoom lens

with auto iris and macro

control, filter diameter

46 mm

Some acccessories are not available in some areas.

Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on

accessories and their availability.

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless

otherwise indicated.

E. & O. E. Design and specifications subject to

change without notice.

Viewfinder

: Electronic viewfinder

with 0.5” black/white CRT

White balance

adjustment

: Auto/Manual adjustment

INDEX

AC Power Adapter ................... pg. 9

Animation Recording ............... pg. 39, 63

Audio Dubbing ........................ pg. 70

Auto Date Record .................... pg. 20

Auto Focus............................... pg. 34

Auto Mode Lock Mode ............ pg. 25, 48

Auto Mode Release Mode ........ pg. 25, 48

Fade-In/Out.............................. pg. 26

Fast-Forward Tape .................... pg. 40

FINE Mode............................... pg. 47

Full Image ................................ pg. 23, 46

Grip Adjustment....................... pg. 12

High Speed Shutter Mode ........ pg. 25, 49

Battery Pack ............................. pg. 8, 79

Brighten The Image .................. pg. 33

Index Code Marking................. pg. 63

Index Menu Screen .................. pg. 56

Index Mode.............................. pg. 56

Index Number.......................... pg. 56

Insert Cassette .......................... pg. 15

Insert Editing ............................ pg. 68, 69

Instant Titles ............................. pg. 28

Car Battery ............................... pg. 9

Cassette Adapter ...................... pg. 43

Charge Marker ......................... pg. 9

Charging the Battery Pack ........ pg. 8

Clock (Lithium) Battery............. pg. 10

Colour Bar ............................... pg. 32, 52

COM Port (RS-232C)................ pg. 61

Connection To A VCR/TV ........ pg. 44

JLIP ID NO. .............................. pg. 32, 52

Connection To A Windows

PC/Macintosh ........................ pg. 61

JPEG......................................... pg. 51

Contents................................... Cover page

Counter Memory...................... pg. 42

Manual Focus .......................... pg. 35

MBR Code Setting .................... pg. 64

Modem Port ............................. pg. 61

Move The Page Back................ pg. 53

Move The Page Next................ pg. 53

Darken The Image.................... pg. 33

Date/Time Insert ....................... pg. 20

Date/Time Setting ..................... pg. 11

Delete Menu Screen................. pg. 58

Delete Mode ............................ pg. 58

Delete Select Menu Screen ...... pg. 58

DEMO Mode ........................... pg. 32, 52

Digital Zoom............................ pg. 18, 32, 52

Digital Still Camera .................. pg. 46

Diopter Adjust.......................... pg. 14

Discharge The Battery Pack...... pg. 8

ND Effect Mode ....................... pg. 25, 48

Nega/Posi Mode....................... pg. 25, 49

Padlock Mark........................... pg. 57

Picture Mode Setting ................ pg. 47

Picture Stabilizer ...................... pg. 19, 48

Pin-Up Image........................... pg. 22, 46

Playback (D.S.C.) ..................... pg. 53

Playback (VIDEO) .................... pg. 40

Electronic Fog Filter Mode ....... pg. 25, 48

Erase Protection ....................... pg. 15

Exposure Control...................... pg. 33

Printer Port............................... pg. 61

Program AE With

Special Effects ........................ pg. 24, 25

Protect Menu Screen ................ pg. 57

Protect Mode ........................... pg. 57

Provided Accessories ............... pg. 5

INDEX (cont.)

Quick Review .......................... pg. 19

Video Light............................... pg. 21

Viewfinder Adjustment ............. pg. 12

Viewfinder Indications ............. pg. 72, 73

Random Assemble Editing........ pg. 64 – 67

Recording, Advanced

Features (VIDEO) ................... pg. 26 – 39

White Balance Adjustment ....... pg. 36

Wide Mode .............................. pg. 27, 49

Wipe-In/Out............................. pg. 26

Recording (VIDEO) .................. pg. 16

Recording, Start/Stop (VIDEO) ... pg. 16, 17

Recording Mode Setting ........... pg. 14

Record-Standby........................ pg. 16

Remote Control Unit ................ pg. 62

Remove Cassette ...................... pg. 15

Retake...................................... pg. 19

Rewind Tape ............................ pg. 40

Zooming .................................. pg. 18

Self-Timer................................. pg. 38, 49, 63

Sepia Mode.............................. pg. 25, 48

Shooting, Advanced Features

(D.S.C.).................................. pg. 48 – 52

Shooting (D.S.C.)...................... pg. 46

Shoulder Strap Attachment....... pg. 13

Shuttle Search .......................... pg. 42

Slide Show Mode ..................... pg. 60

Snapshot Mode ........................ pg. 22, 46

Snapshot (VIDEO) .................... pg. 22

Specifications........................... pg. 82

Sports Mode............................. pg. 25, 49

STANDARD Mode ................... pg. 47

Star Mark On The Setting

Menus ................................... pg. 56

Still Image Data Transfer........... pg. 61

Still Playback ........................... pg. 42

Store A Still Image In The

Built-In Memory .................... pg. 46

Super LoLux ............................. pg. 27, 49

Tape Counter ........................... pg. 40

Tape Dubbing .......................... pg. 45

Tape Length Setting .................. pg. 14

Time-Lapse Shooting ................ pg. 39, 63

Tracking ................................... pg. 41

Tripod Mounting ...................... pg. 13

Twilight Mode .......................... pg. 25, 49

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