JVC LYT0244 001A User Manual

DIGITAL CAMCORDER  
ENGLISH  
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Model No.  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Serial No.  
LYT0244-001A  
EN  
EN3  
5. Ventilation  
IMPORTANT PRODUCT  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for  
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product  
and to protect it from overheating, these openings must  
not be blocked or covered.  
Do not block the openings by placing the product on a  
bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.  
Do not place the product in a built-in installation such  
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is  
provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been  
adhered to.  
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.  
But improper use can result in potential electrical  
shock or fire hazards. This product has been  
engineered and manufactured to assure your  
personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in  
safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its  
installation, use and servicing.  
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting  
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only  
as recommended by the manufacturer.  
ATTENTION:  
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions  
marked on your product and its operating instruc-  
tions. For your safety, please read all the safety and  
operating instructions before you operate this  
product and keep this manual for future reference.  
ANTENNA INSTALLATION  
INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding  
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the  
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is  
grounded so as to provide some protection against  
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of  
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides  
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast  
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire  
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding  
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,  
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements  
for the grounding electrode.  
INSTALLATION  
1. Grounding or Polarization  
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized  
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade  
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the  
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.  
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the  
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still  
fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your  
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of  
the polarized plug.  
2. Lightning  
For added protection for this product during a lightning  
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long  
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and  
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will  
prevent damage to the product due to lightning and  
power-line surges.  
(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire  
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (ground-  
ing) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type  
power outlet. This is a safety feature.  
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,  
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete  
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
grounding-type plug.  
3. Power Lines  
An outside antenna system should not be located in the  
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or  
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines  
or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,  
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching  
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might  
be fatal.  
2. Power Sources  
Operate your product only from the type of power  
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not  
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult  
your product dealer or local power company. If your  
product is intended to operate from battery power, or  
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.  
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER  
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70  
3. Overloading  
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral  
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire  
or electric shock.  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN WIRE  
GROUND CLAMP  
4. Power Cord Protection  
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are  
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed  
upon or against them, paying particular attention to  
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the product.  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION  
ELECTRIC SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
810-20)  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250. PART H)  
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
4
EN  
USE  
SERVICING  
1. Servicing  
1. Accessories  
To avoid personal injury:  
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a  
marked change in performance and you are unable  
to restore normal operation by following the detailed  
procedure in its operating instructions, do not  
attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing  
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other  
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel.  
Do not place this product on an unstable cart,  
stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing  
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious  
damage to the product.  
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table  
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the  
product.  
Use a mounting accessory recommended by the  
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s  
instructions for any mounting of the product.  
Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across  
thresholds or deep-pile carpets.  
2. Damage Requiring Service  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer  
servicing to qualified service personnel under the  
following conditions:  
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen  
into the product.  
2. Product and Cart  
Combination  
A product and cart  
PORTABLE CART WARNING  
(Symbol provided by RETAC)  
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
d. If the product does not operate normally by  
following the operating instructions. Adjust only  
those controls that are covered by the operating  
instructions as an improper adjustment of other  
controls may result in damage and will often  
require extensive work by a qualified technician  
to restore the product to its normal operation.  
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in  
any way.  
combination should be  
moved with care. Quick  
stops, excessive force, and  
uneven surfaces may cause  
the product and cart  
combination to overturn.  
3. Water and Moisture  
Do not use this product near water—for example,  
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry  
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and  
the like.  
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in  
performance—this indicates a need for service.  
3. Replacement Parts  
4. Object and Liquid Entry  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the  
service technician has used replacement parts  
specified by the manufacturer or have the same  
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized  
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other  
hazards.  
Never push objects of any kind into this product  
through openings as they may touch dangerous  
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a  
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind  
on the product.  
5. Attachments  
4. Safety Check  
Do not use attachments not recommended by the  
manufacturer of this product as they may cause  
hazards.  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this  
product, ask the service technician to perform safety  
checks to determine that the product is in safe  
operating condition.  
6. Cleaning  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before  
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol  
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.  
7. Heat  
The product should be situated away from heat  
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or  
other products (including amplifiers) that produce  
heat.  
EN5  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES  
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into  
the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead  
to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is  
also a risk of fire or electric shock.  
CAUTION! The following notes concern possible  
physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.  
AC Power Adapter/ MiniDV Cassette Tape  
When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and  
use the provided shoulder strap. Carrying or holding  
the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD  
monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a  
malfunction.  
Charger AA-V15U  
30 Min (DVM-30)  
M-DV30ME  
T
W
Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette  
cover. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as  
they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.  
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces.  
It could tip over, causing serious damage to the  
camcorder.  
Battery Pack  
BN-V20U  
Remote Control Unit  
RM-V712U  
Lithium Battery CR2025 x 2  
(for clock operation  
and remote control unit)  
CAUTION! Connecting cables (Video/Audio,  
S-Video, Editing, DC) to the camcorder and leaving  
the unit on top of the TV is not recommended, as  
tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to  
fall, resulting in damage.  
About Batteries  
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart,  
or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as there is  
a risk of fire or explosion.  
Shoulder Strap  
Editing Cable  
S-Video Cable  
WARNING! Do not allow the battery terminals, or  
the battery itself, to come in contact with metals, as  
this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a  
fire.  
DC Cord  
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked  
can be used with this unit.  
Before recording an important scene . . .  
.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark  
.
.... remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.  
.... remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without  
proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for  
personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)  
ABOUT DV  
6
EN  
The digital camcorder converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording.  
A video signal is composed of a luminance signal (Y) and color signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals are  
identified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analog to Digital) converter  
samples the Y signal at 13.5 MHz, and R-Y and B-Y at 3.375 MHz, and changes them to an 8-bit quantum  
signal.  
Sound sampled at 48 kHz is changed to a 16-bit quantum signal, and sound sampled at 32 kHz is converted to  
a 12-bit signal.  
NOTE:  
The data recorded on a tape is digital, but the output of this camcorder is analog.  
VIDEO  
Luminance Signal (Y)  
A/D  
conversion  
Lens  
Recording by  
rotating head  
helical scan  
Color Difference  
Signal (R-Y)  
A/D  
conversion  
Chrominance (C)  
Chromatic  
Analysis  
Signal  
compression  
A/D  
conversion  
Color Difference  
Signal (B-Y)  
AUDIO  
A/D  
conversion  
Mic  
This camcorder separates the data into blocks, writing one block of each data type on each track of the tape.  
Tape direction  
Sub-Code Area  
Video Area  
Audio Area  
ITI Area  
Head tracking direction  
10 tracks/frame  
1 Sub-Code Area  
3 Audio Area  
The Time Code and Date/Time data are  
written here, separate from the video data.  
This enables you to display the date and  
time during playback, even if they were  
not displayed while recording.  
The digital audio signal is recorded here.  
4 ITI (Insert and Tracking  
Information) Area  
Insert editing and post-recording editing  
tracking signals are recorded here.  
2 Video Area  
The digital video signal is recorded here.  
CONTENTS  
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES  
EN7  
5
ABOUT DV  
6
GETTING STARTED  
8 – 15  
Power............................................................................................................ 8  
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal .............................................................. 10  
Date/Time Settings .......................................................................................... 11  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette............................................................................. 12  
Recording Mode Setting..................................................................................... 13  
Grip Adjustment .............................................................................................. 14  
Viewfinder Adjustment ..................................................................................... 14  
Shoulder Strap Attachment ................................................................................. 15  
Tripod Mounting .............................................................................................. 15  
RECORDING  
16 – 39  
Basic Recording............................................................................................... 16  
Advanced Features ........................................................................................... 23  
PLAYBACK  
40 – 45  
Basic Playback ................................................................................................ 40  
Advanced Features ........................................................................................... 42  
Connections ................................................................................................... 44  
TAPE DUBBING  
46  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
47 – 57  
Random Assemble Editing .................................................................................. 52  
For More Accurate Editing .................................................................................. 56  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
USER MAINTENANCE  
INDEX  
58 – 62  
63  
64 – 68  
Controls, Connectors And Indicators ...................................................................... 64  
Indications..................................................................................................... 66  
Terms .......................................................................................................... 68  
CAUTIONS  
69 – 70  
71  
SPECIFICATIONS  
GETTING STARTED  
8
EN  
Marks  
Power  
This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you  
choose the most appropriate source of power.  
To AC outlet  
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  
1 Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall outlet.  
REFRESH indicator  
ATTACH BATTERY PACK  
2 Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the  
REFRESH  
direction of the arrow until it locks in place.  
The AC Power Adapter/Charger features a  
REFRESH function that allows you to fully  
discharge the battery pack before recharg-  
ing.  
•The CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate  
charging has started.  
Perform the REFRESH function after no less  
than 5 chargings.  
DETACH BATTERY PACK  
3 When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays  
lit, charging is finished. Slide the battery pack  
opposite the direction of the arrow.  
To discharge the battery . . .  
.... 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.  
Battery pack  
BN-V12U  
BN-V20U  
Charging time  
approx. 1 hr. 10 min.  
approx. 1 hr. 50 min  
Discharging time  
approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.  
approx. 6 hrs. 40 min.  
USING THE BATTERY PACK  
A
Hook on.  
Push in.  
ATTACH BATTERY PACK  
1 Hook its end to the camcorder (  
A
) and push the  
B
B
battery pack in until it locks in place ( ) .  
DETACH BATTERY PACK  
2 Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery  
pack.  
Approximate recording time (unit: min.)  
LCD  
LCD  
LCD  
Battery  
pack  
monitor on/  
monitor off/  
monitor on/  
Viewfinder off Viewfinder on Viewfinder on  
BN-V12U  
BN-V20U  
50 (35)  
90 (55)  
60 (35)  
45 (30)  
80 (50)  
100 (60)  
BATTERY RELEASE  
(
) : when the video light is on.  
INFORMATION:  
ATTENTION:  
VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the BN-V856U battery  
pack and AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger.  
The BN-V856U battery pack provides approx. 7 hours of  
recording time when the viewfinder is on and the LCD  
monitor and the video light are off. Also read thoroughly  
the VU-V856KIT's instruction manuals.  
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.  
It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery pack  
using the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger. Use the  
optional AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger.  
EN9  
Charge Marker  
A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to  
help you remember whether it has been charged or  
not. Two colors are provided (red and black)—you  
choose which one means charged and which means  
discharged.  
Charge marker  
ATRED  
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.  
ENIGST  
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. Do not  
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 CHARGE indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that has been  
stored for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The  
CHARGE indicator should blink during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.  
USING AC POWER  
To DC IN jack  
Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as  
shown in the illustration to the left).  
To AC outlet  
DC OUT  
terminal  
NOTES:  
The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features  
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from  
110 V to 240 V.  
AC Power  
Adapter/Charger  
AA-V15U  
When using the DC cord, make sure you connect  
the end of the cord with the core filter to the  
camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.  
DC Cord  
USING A CAR BATTERY  
Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery  
Charger/Adapter (connect as shown in the  
illustration to the left).  
To car’s  
cigarette  
lighter  
socket  
Car Battery Cord  
AP-V7U (optional)  
NOTES:  
When using the car battery, leave the engine  
idling.  
The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3U) can  
also be used to charge the battery pack (other than  
BN-V20U/V856U).  
When using the optional Car Battery Charger or  
Car Battery Cord (AP-V7U), refer to the respective  
instruction booklet.  
Car Battery Charger/Adapter  
BH-V3U (optional)  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
10  
EN  
Slot  
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal  
This battery is necessary for clock operation and to  
perform date/time settings.  
SWITCH OFF POWER  
1 Switch off the unit’s power.  
REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER  
2 Pull out the battery holder.  
INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER  
3 Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have  
Battery holder  
the “+” mark visible.  
RE-INSERT HOLDER  
4 Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a  
click.  
NOTE:  
See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (pg. 2) for information  
on safe handling of lithium batteries.  
EN11  
Date/Time Settings  
Date and time will automatically be recorded on tape at  
all times. It is your choice to display it or not during  
playback (pg. 43).  
SELECT OPERATION MODE  
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.  
•The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is  
turned on.  
ATRED  
ACCESS RECORDING MENU  
2 Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.  
MENU Button  
Power lamp  
ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU  
ENIGST  
3 Move the highlight bar to “TO DATE/TIME MENU”  
by rotating the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial and  
the Date/Time Menu appears.  
INPUT DATE AND TIME  
4 Move the highlight bar to “DATE/TIME” by rotating  
the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial and “month” is  
highlighted and begins blinking.  
Select Dial  
Display  
Power Switch  
Rotating the Select Dial, input the month. Press the  
Select Dial. Repeat the procedure to input the day,  
year, hour and minute.  
REC MODE  
SP  
Recording Menu  
WIDE MODE  
ZOOM  
OFF  
64X  
AGC  
OFF  
•Press the Select Dial twice when the highlight bar is  
set to “RETURN” to exit.  
GAIN UP  
TELE MACRO  
4
TO DATE / TIME MENU  
TO SYSTEM MENU  
NOTE:  
Even if you select “DATE/TIME”, if the parameter is not  
highlighted the camcorder's internal clock continues to  
operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/  
time parameter (month), the clock stops. When you finish  
setting the minute and press the Select Dial, the date and  
time begin operation from the date and time you just set.  
END  
Date/Time Menu  
ON SCREEN  
DISPLAY  
DATE / TIME  
OFF  
ON  
4
DEC 25 ’ 98  
PM 5 : 30  
RETURN  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
12  
EN  
Cassette cover  
Cassette holder  
PUSH HERE  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette  
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a  
cassette.  
Monitor Open  
Button  
OPEN LCD MONITOR  
1 Press the Monitor Open Button and open the LCD  
monitor to an angle over 45 degrees.  
OPEN CASSETTE COVER  
2 Press OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow then  
swing the cover open until it locks. The holder opens  
automatically.  
•Do not touch internal components.  
INSERT/REMOVE TAPE  
3 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to  
Make sure the  
window side is  
facing out.  
close the cassette holder.  
•Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes  
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely  
before closing the cassette cover.  
Erase protection switch**  
•When the battery’s charge is low, you may not be  
able to close the cover. Do not apply force. Replace  
the battery with a fully charged one before  
continuing.  
OPEN/EJECT Switch  
CLOSE LCD MONITOR  
4
Approximate recording time  
** To protect valuable recordings . . .  
.... slide the erase protection switch on the  
back of the tape in the direction of “SAVE”.  
This prevents this tape from being recorded  
over. If you decide later that you do want  
to record on this tape, slide the switch back  
to “REC” before loading the tape.  
Recording mode  
Tape  
SP  
LP  
DVM-30  
DVM-60  
30 min.  
60 min.  
45 min.  
90 min.  
NOTES:  
It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force.  
If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette cover and try again. If the  
cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off then on again.  
When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment, wait a short time before  
opening the cover.  
Closing the cassette cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder.  
Even when the camcorder is switched off, a cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is  
closed with the camcorder switched off, however, it may not recede. It is recommended to turn the power on  
before loading or unloading.  
When resuming recording, once you open the cassette cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or  
a previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of whether the cassette holder came  
out or not. See page 22 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.  
EN13  
Recording Mode Setting  
Set depending on your preference.  
SELECT OPERATION MODE  
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.  
•The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is  
turned on.  
ATRED  
ACCESS RECORDING MENU  
2 Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.  
MENU Button  
Power lamp  
SET RECORDING MODE  
3 First move the highlight bar to “REC MODE” by  
ENIGST  
rotating the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial and the  
parameter “SP” or “LP” is highlighted. Select “SP” or  
“LP” by rotating the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial  
twice to exit from the Recording Menu.  
•“LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing 1.5  
times the recording time.  
Select Dial  
Display  
Power Switch  
NOTES:  
If the recording mode is switched during recording, the  
playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.  
It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode  
on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.  
During playback of a tape recorded on another  
camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be  
momentary pauses in the sound.  
4
Recording Menu  
REC MODE  
WIDE MODE  
ZOOM  
GAIN UP  
TELE MACRO  
SP  
OFF  
64X  
AGC  
OFF  
TO DATE / TIME MENU  
TO SYSTEM MENU  
END  
4
REC MODE  
WIDE MODE  
ZOOM  
SP  
OFF  
64X  
AGC  
OFF  
GAIN UP  
TELE MACRO  
TO DATE / TIME MENU  
TO SYSTEM MENU  
END  
Recording mode indicator  
SP  
SP  
LP  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
Grip Adjustment  
14  
EN  
Power Zoom Lever  
EXPAND LOOP  
1 Separate the Velcro strip.  
INSERT HAND  
2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the  
grip.  
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH  
3 Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate  
the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom  
Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
Viewfinder Adjustment  
SELECT OPERATION MODE  
1 Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or  
3
“PRO.”).  
2
POSITION VIEWFINDER  
2 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability  
180°  
(see illustration at left).  
ADJUST DIOPTER  
3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the  
1
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.  
Set “POWER” to  
“CAMERA”  
(“AUTO” or “PRO.”)  
PAUSE  
EN15  
Shoulder Strap Attachment  
ATTACH STRAP  
1 Following the illustration at left, thread the strap  
through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back and  
thread it through the buckle 2. Repeat the procedure  
to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet  
3, making sure the strap is not twisted.  
1
4
2
ATRED  
ADJUST LENGTH  
2 Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 4.  
3
ENIGST  
Tripod Mounting  
ALIGN AND TIGHTEN  
1 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.  
RECORDING Basic Recording  
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LENS COVER Open/Close Ring  
NOTE:  
You should already have performed the procedures listed  
below. If not, do so before continuing.  
Power (pg. 8)  
Recording Mode Setting (pg. 13)  
Grip Adjustment (pg. 14)  
Viewfinder Adjustment (pg. 14)  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
1 First press the Monitor Open Button and open the  
LCD monitor to an angle over 45 degrees.  
Press OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow  
printed on it, then swing the cassette cover open until  
it locks. The holder opens automatically.  
Insert a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to close the  
cassette holder.  
Power Switch  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
Power lamp  
•Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes  
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely  
before closing the cassette cover.  
Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder  
ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE  
2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.  
Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the  
lens cover, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”  
(“AUTO” or “PRO.”).  
Tally lamp  
(lights while recording is in progress)  
•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the  
Record-Standby mode.  
•The scene you are aimed at appears on the  
viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE”  
superimposed upon it.  
START SHOOTING  
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.  
•“REC ” appears in the viewfinder while recording is  
in progress.  
Power Switch Position  
According to the Power Switch position you have selected, the following functions are available:  
AUTO  
(Full Auto mode):  
PRO.  
(PRO. mode):  
OFF:  
Allows you to record using  
Allows you to set various  
Allows you to switch off the  
camcorder. After setting to this  
position, Manual Focus and  
Exposure Control are automati-  
cally reset to “AUTO”.  
NO special effects or manual  
adjustments. Suitable for  
standard recording. When set  
to this mode, “F.AUTO”  
appears.  
recording functions using the  
menus. If you want more creative  
capabilities than full auto  
recording, try this mode. When set  
to this mode, “PRO.” appears.  
EN17  
Tape remaining time indicator  
STOP RECORDING  
4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop  
25 min  
min  
(Now calculating)  
recording.  
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.  
90min  
89min  
NOTES:  
When the Power Switch is set to “CAMERA” and the  
LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or  
more, the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder  
switches off automatically to save power.  
3min  
A cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power  
supply is attached.  
There may be a delay after you open the cassette cover  
until the holder opens. Do not use force.  
2min  
(Blinking)  
The tape remaining time is only displayed in the  
viewfinder as shown.  
The remaining time indicated in the viewfinder 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.  
1min  
(Blinking)  
0min  
(Blinking)  
“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.  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, 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.  
When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes  
on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may  
occur when editing the tape. Continue recording from  
where you stop so that there are no gaps by following  
“Recording from the middle of a tape” (pg. 22).  
The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds  
when the camcorder is turned on with the cover closed.  
While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.  
DISPLAY  
EOCRDING  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications  
You can make the LCD monitor/Viewfinder indications  
appear/disappear.  
PRESS DISPLAY BUTTON  
1 When you do not want the indications to appear,  
press DISPLAY for longer than approximately 1  
second. Certain indications disappear.  
Press again for longer than approx. 1 second to make  
the indicaitons reappear.  
NOTE:  
It is impossible to make the tape running indicator 444  
and warnings etc. disappear from the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder. For the indications that can be removed,  
pg. 66 and 67.  
RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)  
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Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor  
Before the following steps, perform step 1 (pg. 16).  
90°  
180°  
ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE  
2 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Turn the  
LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens  
cover, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”  
(“AUTO” or “PRO.”).  
•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the  
Record-Standby mode.  
•The scene you are aimed at appears in the LCD  
monitor, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed  
upon it.  
LENS COVER Open/Close Ring  
START SHOOTING  
3 Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best  
viewability (pg. 19) and press the Recording Start/  
Stop Button.  
•“REC ” appears in the LCD monitor while recording  
is in progress.  
STOP RECORDING  
4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop  
recording.  
Power Switch  
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
Power lamp  
NOTES:  
When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct  
sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this  
happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder  
(pg. 16).  
For other notes, refer to pg. 17.  
Tally lamp  
(lights while recording is in progress)  
EN19  
Journalistic Shooting  
In some situations different angles of shooting may be  
required for more dramatic results.  
OPEN LCD MONITOR  
1 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.  
TILT LCD MONITOR  
2 Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient  
direction.  
•The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle (270°:  
90° downward, 180° upward).  
Interface Shooting  
A person you shoot can view himself/herself in the LCD  
monitor, and you can even shoot yourself while viewing  
your own image in the LCD monitor.  
TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD  
1 Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180  
degrees so that it faces forward.  
•When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an angle  
of over approx. 105 degrees, the monitor image is  
inverted vertically, and the viewfinder also switches  
on.  
EOCRDING  
START RECORDING  
2 Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when self-  
recording) and start recording.  
•During Interface Shooting, the monitor image and  
indications do not appear inverted as they would  
when viewing a mirror.  
Self-recording  
NOTE:  
The monitored image can be viewed on the LCD monitor  
and in the viewfinder.  
Brightness Control  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by  
turning the Bright Dial.  
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS  
1 If you want to brighten the image . . .  
Turn the Dial towards “+”.  
If you want to darken the image . . .  
Turn the Dial towards “”.  
Bright Dial  
RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)  
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Zoom in (T: Telephoto)  
FEATURE:  
Zooming  
D
PURPOSE:  
T
D
T
D
T
1X  
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous  
change in image magnification.  
10X  
D
T
W
16X  
W
64X  
W
OPERATION:  
Zoom In  
Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.  
W
Zoom Out  
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)  
Zoom display  
Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.  
The quicker you push the Power Zoom Lever, the  
quicker the zoom action.  
NOTES:  
Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In  
this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby,  
lock the focus by using the manual focus  
(pg. 35), then zoom in or out in Record mode.  
In Full Auto mode (when the Power Switch is set to  
“AUTO”), zoom magnification of up to 64X is  
possible. In Pro. mode (when the Power Switch is  
set to “PRO.”), zooming is possible to a maximum  
of 160X or can be switched to 16X magnification  
offered by optical zoom.  
D
T
Digital zoom zone  
16X  
W
16X (optical)  
zoom zone  
Approximate zoom ratio  
Zoom magnification of over 16X is done through  
Digital image processing, and is therefore called  
Digital Zoom.  
During Digital zoom, the quality of image may  
suffer.  
Power Zoom Lever  
P. STABILIZER  
Digital zoom cannot be used while functions done  
through Digital image processing (Picture Wipe/  
Dissolve function, pg. 30, Snapshot, pg. 24,  
etc.) are activated.  
Macro shooting (as close as approx. 1.5 cm to the  
subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is  
set all the way to “W”.  
FEATURE: Picture Stabilizer  
PURPOSE:  
To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-  
shake, particularly at high magnification.  
Display  
OPERATION:  
1) Press P. STABILIZER. “ ”appears.  
To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press  
P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.  
NOTES:  
Power Switch  
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand  
shake is excessive, or under the following condi-  
tions:  
Picture stabilizer indicator  
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 Stabilizer when recording  
with the camcorder on a tripod.  
The “ ” indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer  
cannot be used.  
EN21  
FEATURE: Video Light  
PURPOSE:  
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.  
OPERATION:  
1) Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required:  
OFF : Turns off the light.  
AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the  
camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the  
subject.  
ON  
: Always keeps the light on as long as the  
camcorder is turned on.  
LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON  
The video light can only be used with the  
camcorder’s power on.  
It is recommended to set the white balance  
(pg. 39) to when you use the video light.  
When not using the video light, turn it off to save  
battery power.  
DANGER  
NOTES:  
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.  
Do not place the camcorder into the  
carrying case immediately after using the  
video light, since it remains extremely  
hot for some time.  
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.  
When the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch is set to  
“AUTO”:  
EOCRDING  
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 “SHUTTER” mode (pg. 33) is  
engaged, the light is likely to stay on.  
While the “TWILIGHT” mode (pg. 33) is  
engaged, the light will not activate.  
When operating, keep a distance of  
about 30 cm. (1 ft.) between the video  
light and people or objects.  
Do not use near flammable or explosive  
materials.  
It is recommended that you consult your  
nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video  
light.  
RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)  
22  
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NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape  
Time Code  
During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded  
scene on the tape during playback.  
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00”  
(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code  
continues from the last time code number.  
To perform Random Assemble Editing (pg. 52 – 57), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank  
portion is recorded partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the  
time code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same time  
codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent leaving a blank portion on a tape,  
perform the procedure in “Recording From The Middle of A Tape” (see below) in the following cases;  
After playing back the recorded tape, when you  
Display  
shoot again.  
When power shuts off during shooting.  
Time code is displayed  
during playback.  
When a tape is removed and re-inserted during  
shooting.  
When shooting using a partially recorded tape.  
When shooting on a blank portion located  
partway through the tape.  
Minutes  
Seconds  
When shooting again after already shooting a  
scene and opening/closing the cassette cover.  
TC 12 : 34 : 24  
Frames  
(30 frames = 1 second)  
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape  
1. Play back a tape to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback  
mode (pg. 41).  
2. Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”) and start recording.  
NOTES:  
The Time Code cannot be reset.  
During fast-forwarding and rewinding, time code indication does not move smoothly.  
When blank portion is recorded on a tape  
Time code  
00:00:00  
Time code  
05:43:21  
Time code  
00:00:00  
Tape  
Already recorded scene  
Blank  
Newly recorded scene  
Shooting start point  
Shooting stop point  
Shooting start point  
Proper recording  
Time code  
00:00:00  
Time code  
05:43:21  
Time code  
05:44:00  
Tape  
Already recorded scene  
New scene  
Latest scene  
Shooting start point  
Shooting start point  
Shooting start point  
RECORDING Advanced Features  
EN23  
Displaying The Date And Time During  
RECORDING Advanced Features  
Recording  
When the Power Switch is set to “PRO.”, you can choose  
whether to display the date and time during recording or  
not. You must first set the date and time (“Date/Time  
Settings”, pg. 11). Set “DISPLAY” to “ON” in the Date/  
Time Menu. The Date/Time is always displayed when the  
Power Switch is set to “AUTO”.  
SELECT OPERATION MODE  
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.  
MENU Button/  
DISPLAY Button  
ACCESS RECORDING MENU  
2 Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.  
ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU  
3 Move the highlight bar to “TO DATE/TIME MENU”  
by rotating the Select Dial. Press it and the Date/Time  
Menu appears.  
SELECT FUNCTION  
Select Dial  
Display  
Power Switch  
4 Move the highlight bar to “DISPLAY” by rotating the  
Select Dial, then press it.  
SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS  
5 Cycle through the available settings of the selected  
REC MODE  
WIDE MODE  
ZOOM  
GAIN UP  
TELE MACRO  
TO DATE / TIME MENU  
TO SYSTEM MENU  
SP  
Recording Menu  
OFF  
64X  
AGC  
OFF  
functions by rotating the Select Dial and stop when  
the one you want is displayed. Then press it and the  
highlight bar automatically moves to “RETURN”.  
EOCRDING  
4
CLOSE RECORDING MENU  
END  
6 Press the Select Dial twice. Selection is complete and  
the menu disappears.  
Date/Time Menu  
NOTES:  
ON SCREEN  
DISPLAY  
OFF  
Connect the camcorder to a TV and set “ON SCREEN”  
to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu. The display appears on  
the connected TV .  
ON  
DATE / TIME  
DEC 25 ’ 98  
PM 5 : 30  
The Indicator/Display function overrides these settings.  
Even if you have set “ON SCREEN” to “ON”, pressing  
DISPLAY for longer than 1 second removes the  
indications from the screen. Pressing it for longer than 1  
second again makes the indications re-appear (“LCD  
Monitor/Viewfinder Indications”, pg. 17).  
4
RETURN  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
24  
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SNAPSHOT Button  
Snapshot  
Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a  
snapshot, or several of them in succession.  
SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION  
SELECT OPERATION MODE  
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.  
ACCESS RECORDING MENU  
2 Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.  
ACCESS SYSTEM MENU  
3 Move the highlight bar to “TO SYSTEM MENU” by  
MENU Button  
rotating the Select Dial. Press it and the System Menu  
appears.  
SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE  
4 Move the highlight bar to “PHOTO MODE” by  
rotating the Select Dial. Press it and choose the  
appropriate mode among the five Snapshot modes  
(pg. 25) by rotating it. Stop when the one you  
want is displayed and press it again. The highlight bar  
automatically moves to “RETURN”. Press the Select  
Dial twice. Selection is complete and the menu  
disappears.  
Select Dial  
Display  
Power Switch  
SNAPSHOT RECORDING  
Recording Menu  
REC MODE  
WIDE MODE  
ZOOM  
GAIN UP  
TELE MACRO  
TO DATE / TIME MENU  
TO SYSTEM MENU  
SP  
OFF  
64X  
AGC  
OFF  
TAKE SNAPSHOT  
1 Press SNAPSHOT.  
4
•Regardless of the Power Switch position (“AUTO”  
or “PRO.”), Snapshot recording takes place using  
the selected Snapshot mode.  
END  
If you press during Record-Standby . . .  
.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be  
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the  
camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.  
If you press during Recording . . .  
.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be  
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal  
recording resumes.  
System Menu  
4
PHOTO MODE  
TALLY  
FRAME  
ON  
WIND CUT  
OFF  
SOUND MODE 32kHz  
ID NUMBER  
DEMO. MODE  
06  
OFF  
RETURN  
During snapshot  
PHOTO  
EN25  
Motor Drive Mode  
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect  
similar to serial photography. (The interval between  
the still pictures: approx. 0.7 seconds.)  
FULL*  
(Snapshot mode  
with no frame)  
NOTES:  
In Full Auto mode, all Snapshot modes are  
available. However, the Snapshot mode cannot be  
changed.  
During playback as well, all Snapshot modes are  
available. The shutter sound is not heard.  
However, during playback, “MULTI 4” and  
“MULTI 9” are not available when the “MONO-  
TONE” or “SEPIA” playback effect (pg. 51) is  
selected.  
FRAME*  
(Snapshot mode  
with frame)  
The Snapshot mode (except FULL mode) is not  
possible while Digital Zoom (zoom magnification  
of over 16X, pg. 27) is activated.  
If certain modes of Program AE with special effects  
(pg. 32) are activated, some Snapshot modes  
cannot be used. If you select a Snapshot mode that  
is unusable in the current situation, the “PHOTO”  
indication blinks when you press SNAPSHOT.  
PIN-UP  
(Pin-Up mode)  
EOCRDING  
MULTI 4  
(Multi-Analyzer 4)  
MULTI 9  
(Multi Analyzer 9)  
* : There is a momentary camera shutter-type  
blackout together with the sound effect of a  
shutter closing, which is recorded together with  
the image.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
26  
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Power Switch  
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 RECORDING MENU  
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”, then press MENU.  
MENU Button  
The Recording Menu appears.  
SELECT FUNCTION  
2 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the  
desired function.  
•If the setting you want cannot be found in the Menu  
Screen, place the highlight bar on “END”, then go  
to step 6.  
Select Dial  
Display  
MAKE SETTING  
4
REC MODE  
WIDE MODE  
ZOOM  
SP  
Recording Menu  
3 Press the Select Dial. The setting procedure depends  
OFF  
64X  
AGC  
OFF  
on the function you select.  
GAIN UP  
TELE MACRO  
TO DATE / TIME MENU  
TO SYSTEM MENU  
If you select “REC MODE” or “GAIN UP” . . .  
.... each function's parameter starts blinking. Rotate  
the Select Dial until the desired parameter  
appears. Go to step 5.  
END  
If you select “TO DATE/TIME MENU” . . .  
.... the Date/Time Menu appears. Go to step 4.  
If you select “TO SYSTEM MENU” . . .  
.... the System Menu appears. Go to step 4.  
4
ON SCREEN  
DISPLAY  
OFF  
ON  
DATE / TIME  
DEC 25 ’ 98  
PM 5 : 30  
SELECT FUNCTION PARAMETERS IN  
4 DATE/TIME MENU OR SYSTEM MENU  
Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the  
desired function, then press it.  
4
4
RETURN  
Date/Time Menu  
If you select “DATE/TIME” . . . pg. 11  
If you select other functions . . .  
.... rotate the Select Dial until the desired parameter  
appears, then press it. The highlight bar automati-  
cally moves to “RETURN”. Go to step 5.  
PHOTO MODE  
TALLY  
WIND CUT  
SOUND MODE 32kHz  
ID NUMBER  
DEMO. MODE  
FRAME  
ON  
OFF  
06  
OFF  
END SETTING  
4
RETURN  
5 Press the Select Dial. The Recording Menu reappears  
System Menu  
and the highlight bar is on “END”.  
CLOSE MENU SCREEN  
6 Press the Select Dial. The normal screen reappears.  
REC MODE  
WIDE MODE  
ZOOM  
SP  
OFF  
64X  
AGC  
OFF  
GAIN UP  
TELE MACRO  
TO DATE / TIME MENU  
TO SYSTEM MENU  
4
END  
Normal Screen  
EN27  
Recording Menu Explanations  
REC MODE  
Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on the tape used  
(pg. 13).  
Select “OFF” when you want to use neither “SQUEEZE” nor  
“CINEMA”.  
WIDE MODE  
OFF  
SQUEEZE  
CINEMA  
For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands  
the image to fit the screen without distortion.  
appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV's  
instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD  
monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.  
Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During  
playback on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom  
of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. When using  
this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV's instruction manual. During  
playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands  
are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image  
appears like a letterboxed 16:9 movie.  
When set to “16X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification  
will reset to 16X since digital zoom will be disengaged.  
ZOOM  
16X  
64X  
Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and  
magnifying images, zooming is possible from 16 times (the optical  
zoom limit), to a maximum of 64 times digital magnification.  
Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and  
magnifying images, zooming is possible from 16 times (the optical  
zoom limit), to a maximum of 160 times digital magnification.  
160X  
AGC  
EOCRDING  
GAIN UP  
To record a subject in a dark lit environment. When it is more  
convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the  
picture becomes slightly coarse. Automatically selected when the  
Power Switch is set to “AUTO”.  
A
To record a subject in a dimly lit environment. When it is more  
convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject  
becomes slightly dark.  
AUTO  
OFF  
Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness  
adjustment.  
TELE MACRO  
OFF  
ON  
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends  
on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m  
(3.3 ft.) 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 (2 ft.).  
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.  
TO DATE/TIME MENU  
TO SYSTEM MENU  
Refer to “Date/Time Menu Explanations” (pg. 28).  
Refer to “System Menu Explanations” (pg. 28).  
: Factory-preset  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
28  
EN  
Date/Time Menu Explanations  
Keeps the camcorder's display from appearing on the connected TV  
screen.  
OFF  
ON  
ON SCREEN  
Makes the camcorder's display appear on screen when the camcorder  
is connected to a TV.  
DISPLAY  
Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder (pg. 11).  
ON  
OFF  
Keeps the date/time settings from appearing in the camcorder.  
Allows you to set the current date and time (pg. 11).  
DATE/TIME  
System Menu Explanations  
Allows you to set the parameters for “FULL”, “FRAME”, “PIN-UP”, “MULTI 4” and  
“MULTI 9” recording (pg. 24).  
PHOTO MODE  
The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.  
TALLY  
ON  
OFF  
The tally lamp remains off at all times.  
Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind.  
WIND CUT  
OFF  
ON  
Helps cut down on noise created by wind.  
•“ ” appears.  
The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.  
SOUND MODE  
32 kHz  
48 kHz  
Enables recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is  
recommended for use when performing audio dubbing with another  
digital camcorder.  
Enables recording of stereo sound on two separate channels.  
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 06.  
ID NUMBER  
Automatic demonstration will not take place.  
DEMO. MODE  
OFF  
ON  
Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special  
effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate.  
When “DEMO. MODE” is set to “ON” and the Recording Menu is  
closed, demonstration starts.  
NOTES:  
If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned  
on.  
By turning off the camcorder, “DEMO. MODE” is set to “OFF”  
automatically.  
: Factory-preset  
EN29  
Fade/Wipe Effects  
These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use  
these to spice up the transition from one scene to the next.  
You can also vary transitions from scene to scene.  
EFFECT SELECTION  
ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU  
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”, then press the Select  
Dial.  
ACCESS FADER/WIPE MENU  
2 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to  
“FADER/WIPE”, then press it.  
SELECT EFFECT  
3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the  
desired function, then press it.  
•The Fade/Wipe Menu disappears and the effect is  
reserved. The indicator representing the selected  
effect appears.  
Select Dial  
Recording Start/  
Stop Button  
Display  
FADE/WIPE SELECTION  
Manual Mode Item  
Menu  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
BK  
(
W
H
,
,
,
B W,  
,
,
,
,
,
and  
EXPOSURE  
W. BALANCE  
FADER  
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
? )  
R
4
/ WIPE  
P. AE  
/ EFFECT  
OFF  
A scene gradually appears on a black, white, or black-and-  
white screen or mosaic pattern (Fade-in or Wipe-in); or  
disappears, leaving a black, white, or black-and-white  
screen or mosaic pattern (Fade-out or Wipe-out).  
EOCRDING  
RETURN  
Fade- or Wipe-in works when recording is started or when  
you enter Record-Standby mode.  
FADER / WIPE  
P
WIPESHUTTER  
RANDOM  
Before the following step, perform the above steps 1  
?
R
Fader/Wipe Menu  
OFF  
through 3.  
4
W
H
FADERWHITE  
FADERBLACK  
FADERMOSAIC  
FADERB.W  
SEL.  
BK  
START OR END RECORDING  
B W  
4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate  
Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.  
NOTE:  
MANUAL  
W
H
pg. 30.  
PAUSE  
W
H
[Ex.:  
FADER – WHITE]  
Fade-in  
Fade-out  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
30  
EN  
PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION  
P
(
P
,
,
P
,
P
,
P
,
P
and  
P)  
Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a  
professional transition effect. There are 6 Picture Wipe  
effects and 1 Dissolve effect. The Picture Wipe or Dissolve  
works when recording is started.  
Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 3 on  
pg. 29.  
STORE SCENE IN MEMORY  
4 Engage the Record-Standby mode.  
If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during  
recording . . .  
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button when one  
scene is finished. The point at which the scene  
ended is stored in memory.  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record-  
Standby mode . . .  
Previous scene end  
[Ex.:  
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start  
recording and press it again when one scene is  
finished. The point at which the scene ended is  
stored in memory.  
WIPE – SCROLL]  
P
If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record-  
Standby mode after performing a Picture Wipe/  
Dissolve . . .  
.... the point at which the scene ended is already  
stored in memory.  
Within 5 minutes . . .  
START RECORDING  
5 If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of  
the end of the previous recording (without having  
turned the camcorder’s power off), the previous scene  
wipes out, revealing the new scene.  
Wipe-in  
NOTES:  
You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing  
and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button.  
If the power is turned off after a scene is finished  
recording, the stored point is erased.  
This disables the Picture Wipe/Dissolve combination.  
When this happens, the Picture Wipe/Dissolve indicator  
blinks. Try recording again, but do not turn the power off  
when you are finished. Please be advised that power  
also shuts off automatically if 5 minutes elapse in the  
Record-Standby mode.  
The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not  
stored.  
EN31  
Fader And Wipe Menu  
Menu  
Effect  
Fade in or out with a white screen.  
FADER — WHITE  
W
H
Fade in or out with a black screen.  
FADER — BLACK  
FADER — MOSAIC  
FADER — B.W  
B
K
Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect.  
Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade out  
from color to black and white.  
B W  
Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner,  
or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.  
WIPE — CORNER  
WIPE — WINDOW  
WIPE — SLIDE  
The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward  
the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the  
center.  
Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.  
Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right,  
revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from  
left and right to cover the scene.  
WIPE — DOOR  
EOCRDING  
The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or  
wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.  
WIPE — SCROLL  
WIPE — SHUTTER  
Wipe in toward the center of a black screen from the top and bottom,  
or wipe out from the center toward the top and bottom, leaving a  
black screen.  
The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears.  
DISSOLVE  
P
The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right  
corner to the lower left corner.  
WIPE — CORNER  
WIPE — WINDOW  
WIPE — SLIDE  
P
P
P
P
P
P
The next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the screen  
toward the corners, covering the previous scene.  
The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to  
left.  
The previous scene wipes out from the center to the right and left, like  
a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene.  
WIPE — DOOR  
The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the  
screen to the top.  
WIPE — SCROLL  
The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the center toward  
the top and bottom of the screen.  
WIPE — SHUTTER  
RANDOM  
When this function is activated, the camcorder randomly selects the  
B
K
W
H
effect used in scene transition (from  
,
,
,
,
,
,
, and  
?
R
). The Picture Wipe/Dissolve function is not available.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
32  
EN  
Program AE With Special Effects  
IMPORTANT:  
If certain Fades or Wipes (pg. 31) are activated, some  
modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used.  
If you select a mode that is unusable in the current  
situation, the mode's symbol blinks.  
You can choose any one of the effects from the P.AE/  
EFFECT Menu.  
SELECT OPERATION MODE  
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.  
ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU  
2 Press the Select Dial and move the highlight bar to  
P.AE/EFFECT” by rotating the Select Dial.  
ACCESS P.AE/EFFECT SELECT MENU  
3 Press the Select Dial. The P.AE/EFFECT Menu  
Select Dial  
Display  
Power Switch  
appears.  
SELECT MODE  
4 Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
Manual Mode Item  
Menu  
rotating the Select Dial, then press it.  
EXPOSURE  
W. BALANCE  
FADER  
•The P.AE/EFFECT Menu disappears and the selected  
mode is activated. The symbol of the selected mode  
appears.  
/ WIPE  
P. AE  
4
OFF  
/ EFFECT  
RETURN  
DISABLE MODE  
5 To turn off the selected mode, re-access the P.AE/  
EFFECT Menu and move the highlight bar to “OFF”  
by rotating the Select Dial. Then press it.  
P. AE / EFFECT  
P.AE/EFFECT Menu  
TWILIGHT  
SEPIA  
B
/W  
MONOTONE  
CLASSIC FILM  
STROBE  
NOTE:  
SEL.  
4
Program AE with special effects can be changed during  
recording or during Record-Standby.  
1
2
SLOW 4X  
SLOW 10X  
PAUSE  
The indicator for the selected mode appears, and the  
selected mode is engaged.  
EN33  
SHUTTER  
(Variable Shutter  
Speed)  
CLASSIC FILM  
1/60–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a  
second. Black bands that usually appear when  
shooting a TV screen become narrower.  
1/100–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a  
second. The flickering that occurs when shooting  
under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp is  
reduced.  
Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.  
STROBE  
1/250, 1/500–These settings allow fast-moving  
images to be captured one frame at a time, for  
vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The faster the  
shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use  
the shutter function under good lighting condi-  
tions.  
Your recording looks like a series of consecutive  
snapshots.  
SLOW (Slow Shutter)  
You can light dark subjects or areas even brighter  
than they would be under good natural lighting.  
TWILIGHT  
EOCRDING  
SLOW 4X  
The Shutter Speed is set to 1/15th of a second to  
quadruple the sensitivity.  
Makes evening scenes look more natural.  
White Balance (pg. 38) is initially set to , but  
can be changed to your desired setting. When  
Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically  
adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity.  
From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.  
SLOW 10X  
The Shutter Speed is set to 1/6th of a second to  
provide 10 times the sensitivity.  
SEPIA  
Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old  
photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a  
classic look.  
NOTES:  
When using “SLOW”, the image takes on a  
strobe-like effect.  
Use “SLOW” only in dark areas.  
The Manual Focus indication may appear and  
flash when “SLOW” is in use.  
If the image is out of focus, adjust manually. It is  
also recommended that you use a tripod, if  
possible.  
MONOTONE  
Like classic black and white films, your footage is  
shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode,  
it enhances the “classic film” effect.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
34  
EN  
Focus detection zone  
Focusing  
AUTO FOCUS  
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous  
shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 1.5 cm  
to the subject) 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 bright-  
ness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall, or a  
clear, blue sky.*  
When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*  
When the scene contains minute patterns or identical  
patterns that are regularly repeated.  
When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light  
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.  
When shooting a scene with a high-contrast  
background.  
* During Manual Focus, the following low-contrast  
warnings appear blinking:  
,
,
and  
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  
(pg. 20). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the  
camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on  
the distance between the camcorder and the subject.  
When “TELE MACRO” (pg. 27) is activated, the  
camcorder will not zoom out automatically.  
EN35  
MANUAL FOCUS  
NOTE:  
You should already have made the necessary viewfinder  
adjustments (pg. 14). If you have not, do so before  
continuing.  
SELECT OPERATION MODE  
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.  
ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU  
2 Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item Menu  
appears.  
ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS  
3 Move the highlight bar to “FOCUS” by rotating the  
Select Dial, then press it. Rotate the Select Dial to  
display “MANUAL”, then press it. The Manual Mode  
Item Menu disappears and “FOCUS” is displayed in  
the upper left corner. The focus is locked at this point.  
Select Dial  
Display  
Power Switch  
ADJUST FOCUS  
4 To farther subject . . .  
.... rotate the Select Dial upward. “ ” appears and  
4
MANUAL  
FOCUS  
Manual Mode Item  
Menu  
blinks. Go to step 5.  
EXPOSURE  
W. BALANCE  
FADER  
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
To nearer subject . . .  
.... rotate the Select Dial downward. “ ” appears  
and blinks. Go to step 5.  
/ WIPE  
P. AE  
OFF  
/ EFFECT  
EOCRDING  
RETURN  
END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS  
5 Press the Select Dial. Focus adjustment is complete.  
The indication changes from “FOCUS” to “PRO.”.  
FOCUS  
•If you want to reset the focus, repeat from step 2.  
To Change To Auto Focus . . .  
.... rotate the Select Dial to display “AUTO” then press it  
in step 3. The manual focus indicators disappear. Or  
set the Power Switch to “AUTO”.  
NOTES:  
After the Power Switch is set to “OFF”, Manual Focus is  
reset to “AUTO”.  
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.  
FOCUS  
When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or  
closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
36  
EN  
Exposure Control  
This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best  
available picture quality, but you can override and make  
the adjustment manually.  
SELECT OPERATION MODE  
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.  
ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU  
2 Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item Menu  
appears.  
ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL  
3 Move the highlight bar to “EXPOSURE” by rotating  
the Select Dial, then press it. Rotate the Select Dial to  
display “MANUAL”, then press it. The Manual Mode  
Item Menu disappears. “EXP.” and the highlight bar  
on the exposure control indicator are displayed.  
ADJUST EXPOSURE  
Select Dial  
Display  
Power Switch  
4 To brighten the image . . .  
.... rotate the Select Dial upward. The exposure  
control indicator increases (maximum +6).  
Go to step 5.  
Manual Mode Item  
Menu  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
4
EXPOSURE  
W. BALANCE  
FADER  
MANUAL  
AUTO  
OFF  
To darken the image . . .  
.... rotate the Select Dial downward. The exposure  
control indicator decreases (maximum –6).  
Go to step 5.  
/ WIPE  
P. AE  
OFF  
/ EFFECT  
RETURN  
END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE  
5 Press the Select Dial. Exposure adjustment is complete.  
The indication “EXP.” changes to “PRO.” and the  
highlight bar on the exposure control indicator goes  
out.  
EXP.  
6
To darken the image  
•If you want to reset the exposure, repeat step 2.  
To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .  
.... rotate the Select Dial to display “AUTO” then press it  
in step 3. The exposure control indicator disappears.  
Or set the Power Switch to “AUTO”.  
EXP.  
0
NOTES:  
After the Power Switch is set to “OFF”, Exposure Control  
is reset to “AUTO”.  
Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the  
following situations:  
When shooting using reverse lighting or when the  
background is too bright.  
When shooting on a reflective natural background  
such as at the beach or when skiing.  
When the background is overly dark or the subject light.  
EXP.  
6
To brighten the image  
Exposure control indicator  
EN37  
Iris Lock  
Use this function when shooting a moving subject, when  
zooming, when the subject changes its distance (thus its  
size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder), or when you  
want to lock the brightness level.  
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when  
the subject moves away from you, the image will not  
darken or brighten.  
SELECT OPERATION MODE  
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.  
ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU  
2 Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item Menu  
appears.  
ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL  
3 Move the highlight bar to “EXPOSURE” by rotating  
the Select Dial and then press it. Rotate the Select  
Dial to display “MANUAL”, then press it. “EXP.” is  
displayed.  
CENTER SUBJECT, LOCK IRIS  
4 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor  
Select Dial  
Power Switch  
or the viewfinder, then press and hold the Select Dial  
for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator  
L
and “ ” appear, indicating that the iris is locked.  
Display  
EOCRDING  
Press the Select Dial. The indication displayed in the  
upper left corner changes from “EXP.” to “PRO.”.  
Manual Mode Item  
Menu  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
AUTO  
OFF  
EXPOSURE  
W. BALANCE  
FADER  
To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .  
/ WIPE  
P. AE  
/ EFFECT  
.... rotate the Select Dial to display “AUTO” then press it  
OFF  
L
in step 3. The exposure control indicator and “  
disappear. Or set the Power Switch to “AUTO”.  
4
RETURN  
NOTE:  
Iris lock is recommended in the following situations:  
EXP.  
0 L  
When shooting on a reflective natural background such  
as at the beach or when skiing.  
When shooting objects under a spotlight.  
When the subject is backing away.  
When zooming.  
To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .  
.... after step 3, adjust the exposure rotating the Select  
Dial. Then lock the iris in step 4. For automatic  
locking, rotate the Select Dial to display “AUTO, then  
press it in step 3. The iris becomes automatic after  
about 2 seconds.  
Iris lock indicator  
Iris  
Works like the pupil of the human eye. In a well-lit  
environment, the human pupil contracts to keep too much  
light from enterintg. In low lighting, the pupil dilates to  
allow more light in.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
38  
EN  
White Balance Adjustment  
A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction  
under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all  
other colors will be accurately reproduced.  
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.  
However, the more advanced camcorder operator would  
prefer to control this function manually and achieve a  
more professional color/tint reproduction.  
SELECT OPERATION MODE  
1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.  
ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU  
2 Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item Menu  
appears.  
ACCESS WHITE BALANCE ADJUST-  
3 MENT  
Move the highlight bar to “W.BALANCE” by rotating  
the Select Dial. Then press it. The Manual Mode Item  
menu disappears and “W.BAL.” appears in the upper  
left corner and “AUTO” appears on the screen.  
Select Dial  
Display  
Power Switch  
SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
Manual Mode Item  
Menu  
4 Cycle through the available settings of the selected  
EXPOSURE  
W. BALANCE  
FADER  
functions by rotating the Select Dial, and stop when  
the one you want is displayed.  
/ WIPE  
P. AE  
/ EFFECT  
OFF  
AUTO”– The white balance is adjusted automati-  
4
4
RETURN  
cally. This is the factory preset position.  
”– When shooting with the white balance  
already having been set on the subject  
(pg. 39).  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
” – When shooting outdoors on a sunny day.  
”– When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.  
” – When using a video light or other similar type  
of lighting.  
EXPOSURE  
W. BALANCE  
FADER  
/ WIPE  
P. AE  
/ EFFECT  
OFF  
RETURN  
CLOSE WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT  
5 Press the Select Dial again. Selection is complete.  
The indication “W. BAL.” changes to “PRO.”.  
W . BAL .  
AUTO  
White Balance  
Adjustment  
To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .  
.... select “AUTO” in step 3. Or set the Power Switch to  
“AUTO”.  
NOTE:  
White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone  
(pg. 33) is activated.  
EN39  
Manual White Balance Operation  
White paper  
If the camera is operating in PRO. mode, perform a  
Manual White Balance when shooting under various types  
of lighting.  
SELECT OPERATION MODE  
1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance  
adjustment (pg. 38), select “  
MAN.”.  
SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE  
2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the  
subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the  
white paper fills the screen.  
ENTER SETTING  
3 Press the Select Dial until the  
begins blinking.  
•When the setting is completed, the  
blinking.  
stops  
EXIT MANUAL WHITE BALANCE AD-  
4 JUSTMENT  
Press the Select Dial. The indication “W.BAL.”  
changes to “PRO.” and only the Manual White  
Select Dial  
Display  
Power Switch  
Balance indicator  
is displayed.  
To Change The Tint For Recording . . .  
.... in step 2, substitute colored paper for white. The white  
balance is adjusted based on the color, changing the  
tint. Red paper — deeper green; blue paper — orange;  
yellow paper — deeper purple.  
Manual Mode Item  
Menu  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
EOCRDING  
EXPOSURE  
W. BALANCE  
FADER  
4
/ WIPE  
P. AE  
/ EFFECT  
OFF  
NOTES:  
RETURN  
In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper  
in some circumstances. In such a case, adjust focus  
manually (pg. 35).  
A subject can be shot under various types of lighting  
conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight,  
etc.). Because the color temperature is different  
depending on the light source, the tint of the subject will  
differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this  
function for a more natural result.  
PRO.  
Manual White  
Balance Adjustment  
Once you adjust white balance during Manual White  
Balance operation, the setting is retained even if the  
power is turned off or the battery removed.  
PLAYBACK Basic Playback  
40  
EN  
Power Switch  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
1 First press the Monitor Open Button and open the  
Power lamp  
LCD monitor to an angle over 45 degrees.  
Press OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow  
printed on it, then swing the cassette cover open until  
it locks. The holder opens automatically.  
Insert a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to close the  
cassette holder.  
Speaker  
Power Zoom Lever  
SELECT MODE  
2 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Then set  
the Power Switch to “PLAY”. The power lamp lights.  
PLAY BACK  
3 Press PLAY/PAUSE (  
4/6). The playback picture  
appears.  
STOP PLAYBACK  
4 Press STOP (5).  
REW (2) Button  
Rewind or Fast-forward the tape  
FF (3) Button  
Press REW (2) to rewind, or FF (3) to fast-forward the  
tape during Stop mode.  
PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) Button  
NOTES:  
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”.  
STOP (5) Button  
When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” and the LCD  
monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more, the  
LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off  
automatically to save power.  
The playback picture can also be viewed in the viewfinder  
(with the LCD monitor shut) or on a connected TV  
(pg. 44, 45). Camcorder operation is the same as  
described in this section.  
LCD Monitor in Retracted Position  
You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor  
with it flipped over and retracted.  
LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:  
The battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed  
for approximately 5 seconds on the LCD monitor when  
the LCD monitor is turned on, and then it disappears.  
However, the battery pack remaining power indicator  
” blinks when the power is almost gone.  
During Stop, Fast-Forward or Rewind mode, none of the  
indications are displayed in the viewfinder.  
Copy guarded tapes cannot be played back. The screen  
becomes blue back.  
LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indication  
Tape running  
indicator  
Speaker Volume Control  
You can adjust the speaker volume by pushing the Power  
Zoom Lever.  
ADJUST VOLUME  
1 If you want to turn up the volume . . .  
.... push the Power Zoom Lever towards “+”.  
If you want to turn down the volume . . .  
.... push the Power Zoom Lever towards “”.  
EN41  
Power Switch  
FEATURE: Still Playback  
PURPOSE:  
To pause during playback.  
OPERATION:  
1) Press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) during playback.  
2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE  
(4/6) again.  
NOTE:  
If still playback continues for more than about 3  
minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically  
engaged. After 5 minutes in the Stop mode, the  
camcorder’s power is automatically turned off.  
FEATURE: Shuttle Search  
PURPOSE:  
To allow high-speed search in either direction.  
REW (2) Button  
OPERATION:  
1) Press FF (3) to forward or press REW (2) to  
reverse during playback.  
FF (3) Button  
2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE  
(4/6).  
PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) Button  
NOTES:  
During playback, press and hold REW (2) or  
FF (3). The search continues as long as you hold  
the button. Once you release it, normal playback  
resumes.  
STOP (5) Button  
YABCK  
A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during  
Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.  
PAL  
FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback  
Available only with the RM-V712U remote control  
(provided) (pg. 49).  
FEATURE: Playback Zoom  
Available only with the RM-V712U remote control  
(provided) (pg. 50).  
FEATURE: Playback Special Effects  
Available only with the RM-V712U remote control  
(provided) (pg. 51).  
PLAYBACK Advanced Features  
42  
EN  
Playback Menu  
The Playback Menu allows you to set the following  
functions:  
Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp,  
Display and Time Code. The following procedure applies  
to all except Synchro Comp (pg. 56, 57).  
SELECT OPERATION MODE  
1 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.  
ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU  
2 Press MENU. The Playback Menu appears.  
MENU Button  
SELECT FUNCTION  
3 Move the highlight bar to the desired function by  
rotating the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial to  
activate.  
SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS  
4 Rotate the Select Dial to cycle through the available  
settings for the selected function, and stop when the  
desired setting appears. Then press the Select Dial,  
and the highlight bar automatically moves to “END”.  
Select Dial  
Display  
Power Switch  
To set parameters for other functions, repeat steps 3  
and 4.  
FULL SOUND  
SOUND1  
FULL SOUND  
SOUND2  
CLOSE MENU  
48kHz MODE  
FULL SOUND  
SOUND1  
0 . 0  
32kHz MODE  
SYNCHRO  
DISPLAY  
SOUND1  
SOUND2  
5 Press the Select Dial again, and the menu disappears.  
ON  
ON  
TIMECODE  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
4
END  
OFF  
Playback Menu  
4
48kHz MODE  
32kHz MODE  
SYNCHRO  
FULL SOUND  
SOUND1  
0 . 0  
DISPLAY  
ON  
TIMECODE  
OFF  
END  
EN43  
Playback Sound  
During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the  
sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. (32 kHz is preset to “SOUND 1”  
and 48 kHz is preset to “FULL SOUND”.)  
Recording sound  
Display  
FULL SOUND  
SOUND 1  
Output sound  
32 kHz  
Stereo sound  
Stereo sound  
SOUND 2  
48 kHz  
FULL SOUND  
SOUND 1  
“L” sound is output on both channels  
“R” sound is output on both channels  
SOUND 2  
When watching a tape recorded at 32 kHz, if you want to change the output sound, access the Playback Menu  
and, in step 3 on page 42, select “32kHz MODE” and set it for “FULL SOUND”, “SOUND 1” or “SOUND 2”.  
When playing back a tape recorded at 48kHz, set in the same manner.  
NOTES:  
You can also use the provided RM-V712U remote control’s AUDIO MONITOR button to change the output  
sound (without having to access the Playback Menu). Make sure you point the remote control at the  
camcorder’s remote sensor.  
During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made. This detection  
cannot be made during fast-forward or rewind. During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper  
left corner.  
Display  
YABCK  
TIME CODE  
(Displaying The Time Code During Playback)  
Minutes  
PAL  
You can display the Time Code on screen during playback.  
This is especially useful for editing. This function is preset  
to “OFF”. To turn it on, select “TIME CODE” at the  
Playback Menu and change the setting (pg. 42).  
Seconds  
Frames*  
TC 12 : 34 : 24  
ON– The Time Code is displayed on the playback screen.  
*30 frames = 1 second  
OFF– The Time Code does not appear.  
DISPLAY  
(Displaying the Date During Playback)  
If the time has been set, the date is automatically recorded  
separately from the recorded video signal. You can display  
or remove the date anytime during playback. This function  
is preset to “ON”. To turn it off, select “DISPLAY” at the  
Playback Menu and change the setting (pg. 42).  
DEC 25 ’ 98  
PM 5 : 30  
ON– The date is displayed on the playback screen.  
OFF– The date is not displayed.  
PLAYBACK Connections  
44  
EN  
These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV  
instruction manuals.  
A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO  
A.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input  
IN and A/V input connectors  
connectors  
Use the provided S-Video cable and the optional Audio cable.  
White to  
Audio Output L  
Audio cable  
(optional)  
Red to  
Audio Output R  
Connector cover*  
White to AUDIO L IN  
TV  
Red to AUDIO R IN  
To S-VIDEO IN  
To TV or VCR  
Connector cover*  
VCR  
S-Video cable  
(provided)  
To S-VIDEO OUT  
Connector cover*  
A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO  
B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors  
Use the optional Video and Audio cables.  
Video cable  
(optional)  
TV  
To Video Output  
White to  
To VIDEO IN  
To TV or VCR  
White to  
Audio Output L  
AUDIO L IN  
VCR  
Audio cable  
(optional)  
Red to  
Audio Output R  
Red to  
AUDIO R IN  
Connector cover*  
* When connecting the cables, open this cover.  
EN45  
NOTES:  
CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS  
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery  
pack. (pg. 9)  
1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.  
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR  
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.  
Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its  
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound  
when the camcorder is turned on.  
2 VCR  
Pull out the connector cover and open it.  
Connect as shown in the illustration (pg. 44).  
If Using A VCR . . . go to step 3.  
If not . . . go to step 4.  
CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV  
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.  
3 INPUT  
Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.  
To keep the camcorder's display from appearing on  
the TV screen during playback, press DISPLAY for  
longer than 1 second.  
While the Video and Audio cables are connected  
to the Video and Audio connectors, sound cannot  
be heard from the speaker.  
SUPPLY POWER  
4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.  
SELECT MODE  
5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the  
TV to its VIDEO mode.  
To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connected TV . . .  
Date/Time, Time Code  
.... set to “ON” or “OFF” in the Playback Menu  
(pg. 42).  
Playback Sound Mode Display  
.... set the Power Switch to “PRO.”, press MENU,  
and set “ON SCREEN” in the Date/Time Menu  
(pg. 11) to “ON” or “OFF”. Then set the  
Power Switch back to “PLAY”.  
YABCK  
PAL  
TAPE DUBBING  
46  
EN  
PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) Button  
Tape Dubbing  
Power Switch  
CONNECT EQUIPMENT  
1 Following the illustration at left, connect the  
camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 44 and 45.  
PREPARE FOR DUBBING  
2 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.  
Connector  
cover*  
SELECT VCR MODE  
Connector cover*  
3 Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.  
To  
White to  
Red to  
FIND EDIT-IN POINT  
S-VIDEO  
Audio  
Audio  
4 Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot just  
OUT  
Output L  
Output R  
before the edit-in point. Once it is reached, press  
To Video  
Output  
PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) on the camcorder.  
START EDITING  
5 Press PLAY/PAUSE (  
4/6) on the camcorder and  
engage the VCR’s Record mode.  
Audio cable  
(optional)  
Video cable  
(optional)  
STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY  
6 Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press  
S-Video cable  
(provided)  
PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) on the camcorder.  
EDIT MORE SEGMENTS  
7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then  
To VIDEO IN  
stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.  
White to  
AUDIO L IN  
Red to  
AUDIO R IN  
NOTES:  
You can use Playback Zoom (pg. 50) or Playback  
Special Effects (pg. 51) in step 2.  
Before you start dubbing, make sure that the indications  
do not appear on the connected TV. If they do appear  
during dubbing, they are being recorded onto the new  
tape.  
To clear the Playback Sound Mode Display, press  
DISPLAY on the RM-V712U remote control (provided).  
Select “DISPLAY” and “TIME CODE” from the Playback  
Menu (pg. 42) to show or hide the Date/Time and the  
Time Code on the recording.  
VCR (Recording deck)  
To  
S-VIDEO IN  
TV  
To show or hide all indications, press DISPLAY on the  
camcorder for longer than 1 second.  
* When connecting the cables, open this cover.  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
EN47  
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate  
this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic  
operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and  
Rewind) of your VCR. This remote control unit makes  
additional playback functions possible.  
Installing The Battery  
2
The remote control uses one lithium battery  
(CR2025).  
3
1
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER  
1 Pull out the battery holder while pressing the  
1
knob as shown.  
Knob  
INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER  
2 Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to  
have the “+” mark visible.  
RE-INSERT HOLDER  
3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.  
•Read the caution concerning lithium batteries  
(pg. 2).  
When using the remote control, be sure to point it  
at the remote sensor. The illustration shows the  
approximate transmitted beam effective area for  
indoor use.  
Transmitted beam  
effective area  
5m  
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.  
30°  
Remote sensor  
30°  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
48  
EN  
1
2
3
0
!
T
W
@
$
%
4
#
5
7
9
6
8
^
*
&
(
RM-V712U (provided)  
)
Functions  
With the camcorder’s Power  
Switch set to “PLAY”.  
With the camcorder’s  
Power Switch set to “CAMERA”  
(“AUTO” or “PRO.”).  
Buttons  
pg. 53  
1 PAUSE IN Connector  
2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons  
3 DISPLAY Button  
4 SHIFT Button  
Zoom in/out (pg. 50)  
pg. 46  
Zoom in/out (pg. 20)  
pg. 50  
pg. 49  
pg. 50  
5 SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons  
Left/Right Buttons  
pg. 53  
6 FADE/WIPE Button  
Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search  
(pg. 40, 41)  
7 REW Button  
pg. 51  
8 EFFECT Button  
pg. 51  
9 EFFECT ON/OFF Button  
0 Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal.  
! START/STOP Button  
@ AUDIO MONITOR Button  
# MBR SET Button  
$ Down Button  
Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop button on the camcorder.  
pg. 43  
pg. 52  
pg. 50  
pg. 50  
% Up Button  
Fast-Forward, Forward Shuttle  
Search (pg. 40, 41)  
^ FF Button  
Playback start (pg. 40)  
Pause (pg. 41)  
Stop (pg. 40)  
& PLAY Button  
* PAUSE Button  
( STOP Button  
) R.A.EDIT Buttons  
pg. 52 – 57  
EN49  
Remote sensor  
FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback  
PURPOSE:  
To allow slow-speed search in either direction.  
OPERATION:  
1) To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback,  
press PAUSE (6) at the point where you want to start  
playback in slow motion.  
2) Press SLOW (9 or 0). After playing back for approx.  
20 seconds in Slow Rewind or approx. 60 seconds  
in Slow Forward, normal playback resumes.  
To stop Slow-Motion Playback in progess, press PLAY  
(4).  
NOTES:  
During slow-motion playback, due to digital image  
processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.  
After SLOW (9 or 0) is pressed, the still image may  
be displayed for a few seconds, then the screen may  
become blue back for a few seconds. This is not a  
malfunction.  
There may be a small margin between the slow-  
motion playback start point you chose and the start  
point at which the camcorder actually begins  
playback in slow motion.  
T
W
SLOW Rewind/Forward Button  
PLAY Button  
PAUSE Button  
During Slow-motion playback, there will be  
disturbances in video. This is not a malfunction.  
RM-V712U (provided)  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
50  
EN  
Normal playback  
Press T  
Playback Zoom  
The recorded pictures can be magnified up to 10X at any  
time during playback.  
FIND SCENE OF INTEREST  
1 Press PLAY (  
4) to start playback.  
To move image, press  
(Right)  
while keeping SHIFT held down  
ACTIVATE ZOOM  
2 Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote control.  
Make sure the remote control is pointed at the  
camcorder's remote sensor.  
•Pressing T zooms in.  
END ZOOM  
3 Press and hold W until magnification returns to  
normal. Or, press STOP (5) and then press PLAY (4).  
NOTES:  
Zoom can also be used during Slow-Motion and Still  
Playback.  
PLAY (4) Button  
STOP (5) Button  
During digital image processing, the quality of the image  
may suffer.  
INFORMATION  
The RM-V712U remote control enables you to move  
the image around on the TV screen to find a  
particular portion of the picture. While holding down  
Power Switch  
Remote sensor  
SHIFT, press  
(Left),  
(Right),  
(Up) and  
(Down).  
Zoom Buttons  
T
W
SHIFT  
Left/Right/Up/Down Buttons  
PLAY  
STOP  
RM-V712U (provided)  
EN51  
Playback Special Effects  
These effects allow you to be creative with the playback  
picture. You can use any one of the 4 effects.  
START PLAYBACK  
1 Press the PLAY (  
4).  
ACCESS PLAYBACK EFFECT SELECT  
2 MENU  
Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote  
sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT  
Select Menu appears.  
PLAY (4) Button  
PLAYBACK EFFECT  
SELECT PLAYBACK EFFECT  
3 Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by  
4
OFF  
1
2
3
4
CLASSIC FILM  
MONOTONE  
SEPIA  
pressing EFFECT. The selected function is activated  
and after 2 seconds the menu disappears.  
B/W  
STROBE  
NOTES:  
Power Switch  
To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/OFF  
on the remote control. Pressing it again re-activates the  
selected effect.  
PLAYBACK EFFECT  
Select Menu  
Repeat from step 2 when you want to change the  
selected effect.  
When “MONOTONE” or “SEPIA” is activated, the  
“MULTI 4” and “MULTI 9” Snapshot modes (pg. 25)  
are not available.  
Remote sensor  
The effects that can be used during playback are Classic  
Film, Monotone, Sepia and Strobe. The effects work the  
same in playback as they did in recording. Refer to page  
33 for more information.  
T
W
PLAY  
EFFECT  
EFFECT ON/OFF  
RM-V712U (provided)  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
52  
EN  
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  
VCR (Recording deck)  
automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is  
more easily performed when the RM-V712U MBR  
(Multi-Brand Remote, pg. 47) is set to operate  
with your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but  
can also be performed by operating the VCR  
manually.  
Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is  
installed in the remote control RM-V712U  
(pg. 47).  
3
T
W
MBR SET  
SHIFT  
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE  
1
6
2
4
5
SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR  
1 Turn off the power to the VCR and point the  
remote towards the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then,  
referring to the VCR CODE LIST on the left,  
press and hold MBR SET, and press button (A)  
and then (B).  
RM-V712U  
(provided)  
7 8 9 `  
•The code is automatically set once you release  
MBR SET, and the VCR’s power comes on.  
OPERATE VCR  
VCR CODE LIST  
2 Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while  
holding SHIFT, press the button on the remote  
for the desired function. The functions the  
remote can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF,  
REW and VCR REC STBY (you do not need to  
press SHIFT for this one).  
VCR BRAND  
NAME  
BUTTONS  
(A) (B)  
VCR BRAND  
BUTTONS  
(A) (B)  
NAME  
GE  
1
9
9
9
1ꢀ  
2ꢀ  
`ꢀ  
4
PHILIPS  
3
7
3ꢀ  
2
PANASONIC  
1
1
1
9
1
3ꢀ  
7ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
8ꢀ  
You are now ready to try Random Assemble  
Editing.  
HITACHI  
6
6
6ꢀ  
3
IMPORTANT  
JVC  
A
B
C
9
9
9
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
3
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.  
RCA  
9
9
6
6
9
2ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
3ꢀ  
`
MAGNAVOX  
9
1
7
7
5ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
6
NOTES:  
If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1, try  
another code from the VCR CODE LIST.  
Some brands of VCR do not come on  
automatically. In this case, turn the power on  
manually and try step 2.  
SANYO  
SHARP  
SONY  
3
3
6ꢀ  
5
MITSUBISHI  
NEC  
6
6
7ꢀ  
8
1
1
5ꢀ  
`
3
3
7ꢀ  
8
If the remote control is not able to control the VCR,  
use the controls on the VCR.  
When the remote control's battery runs out, the  
VCR brand you have set will be erased.  
In that case, replace the old battery with a new one  
to reset the VCR brand.  
6
6
3
3
5ꢀ  
`ꢀ  
9ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
PHILIPS  
1
9
1
9
9
9
1
9ꢀ  
5ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
2
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
6
6
9ꢀ  
1
1
6
EN53  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
CONNECT TO . . .  
1
A
JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE  
TERMINAL  
Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE  
terminal.  
B
C
JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE  
PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH  
R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR  
Open the  
cover.  
To  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
Open the  
cover.  
Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT  
connector.  
To J  
terminal  
(JLIP)  
To  
B
A
VCR OTHER THAN TYPE OR  
Video  
Connect the editing cable to the RM-V712U’s  
PAUSE-IN connector.  
Output  
White to Red to  
Audio  
Audio  
PREPARE CAMCORDER  
Output L Output R  
2 Insert a recorded tape and set the Power Switch to  
“PLAY”.  
Video cable  
(optional)  
S-Video  
cable  
PREPARE VCR  
(provided)  
3 Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and  
Audio cable  
(optional)  
engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions).  
Editing  
SELECT SCENES  
cable  
(provided)  
White to Red to  
AUDIO AUDIO  
L IN R IN  
START SOURCE PLAYBACK  
4 First set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. Press PLAY (  
4)  
and then press R.A. EDIT ON/OFF on the remote  
control. Make sure to point the remote control at the  
camcorder’s remote sensor.  
To  
To VIDEO IN  
S-VIDEO IN  
A
B
•The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.  
To Remote  
PAUSE  
VCR  
EXECUTE FADE/WIPE IN  
5 (IF NECESSARY)  
Press FADE/WIPE on the remote control.  
C
To PAUSE-IN  
•Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly,  
and stop when the one you want is displayed.  
You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the  
beginning of Program 1.  
TV  
T
W
DISPLAY  
FADE/WIPE  
PLAY  
RM-V712U  
(provided)  
R.A.EDIT  
ON/OFF  
NOTE:  
Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If they appear  
during Random Assemble Editing, they will be recorded onto the new tape. To clear the Playback Sound Mode  
Display, press DISPLAY on the remote control. Select “DISPLAY” and “TIME CODE” from the Playback Menu  
(pg. 42) to show or hide the Date/Time and the Time Code on the recording. To show or hide all indications  
except for the Random Assemble Editing Menu, press DISPLAY on the camcorder for longer than 1 second.  
When Random Assemble Editing starts, its indications disappear and are not recorded on the new tape.  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
54  
EN  
SELECT SCENES (cont.)  
Program  
IN  
OUT  
MODE  
SET EDIT-IN POINT  
Random Assemble  
1 – –– : ––  
~
6 At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT on  
2
Editing Menu  
3
~
~
~
~
~
~
the remote control. The Edit-In position appears on  
the Random Assemble Editing Menu.  
4
5
6
7
8
SET EDIT-OUT POINT  
TIME CODE  
TOTAL  
–– : ––  
00 : 00  
7 At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The  
Edit-Out position appears on the Random Assemble  
Editing Menu.  
USE FADE/WIPE ON SCENE  
8 TRANSITION (IF NECESSARY)  
Power Switch  
Press FADE/WIPE.  
Remote sensor  
•Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly,  
and stop when the one you want is displayed.  
•If you select a Fade/Wipe effect for an Edit-Out  
point, the effect is automatically applied to the  
following Edit-In point.  
You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the end  
of the last scene.  
•When you use Fade/Wipe effects, that time is  
included in the total time (this does not apply to  
Picture Wipe/Dissolve).  
1
USE PROGRAM AE WITH SPECIAL  
9 EFFECTS (IF NECESSARY)  
Press EFFECT.  
•Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly,  
and stop when the one you want is displayed.  
You can use Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia or  
Strobe mode.  
RM-V712U  
(provided)  
T
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PLAY  
REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES  
FADE/WIPE  
10 Repeat steps 6 through 9.  
EFFECT  
R.A.EDIT  
ON/OFF  
EDIT IN/OUT  
To change previously registered points, press  
CANCEL on the remote control. The registered  
points disappear, one at a time, from the most  
recently registered point.  
•If you are not using Fade/Wipe or Program AE with  
special effects, repeat steps 6 and 7 only.  
CANCEL  
NOTES:  
When the source tape has more than 2 identical time codes (pg. 22), the camcorder may not find the  
Edit-In point you chose and a malfunction may occur.  
When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between  
them.  
If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the recording deck’s Record-Standby mode will be  
cancelled and editing will not take place.  
If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-In and Edit-Out points, a blue-backed screen may be  
included in the edited version.  
Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds, the time code total time may not match the  
total program time exactly.  
Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.  
If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Program AE with special effects, you cannot use the Dissolve or  
Black & White Fader. In this case the Dissolve or Black & White indicator begins blinking. Once the next  
Edit-In point is registered, the effect is turned off. To combine these effects, use Sepia or Monotone during  
recording, then use Dissolve or Black & White Fader during Random Assemble Editing.  
EN55  
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR  
PREPARE SOURCE TAPE  
11  
Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of  
the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6).  
ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD-PAUSE MODE  
12 Point the remote control towards the VCR’s remote  
sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or manually  
engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.  
START EDITING  
PAUSE (6) Button  
STOP (5) Button  
13 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the  
camcorder. Editing proceeds as programed, right  
through to the end of the last registered scene.  
REW (2) Button  
•Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does  
not start editing.  
•When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters  
the Pause mode, and the recording deck enters its  
Record-Standby mode.  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
Power Switch  
•If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the tape will  
be dubbed all the way to the end automatically.  
1
IN  
00 : 25  
07 : 18  
OUT  
MODE  
P
Random Assemble  
Editing Menu  
1
2
W
H
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~
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02 : 05  
08 : 31 ––  
05 : 53  
13 : 15  
P
B/  
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3  03 : 33  
STOP EDITING  
4
5
09 : 30  
15 : 55  
16 : 20 –– ––  
14 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the  
6 – –– : ––  
7
8
VCR.  
To make the R.A. Edit counter display disappear, press  
R.A. EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.  
TIME CODE  
TOTAL  
16 : 30  
9 : 39  
NOTES:  
Remote Sensor  
Pressing R.A. EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control  
clears all settings registered during Random Assemble  
Editing.  
When the editing cable is connected to the Pause  
terminal during dubbing, make sure the remote control  
is pointed at the VCR’s sensor, and that the path between  
the two is unobstructed.  
If, during Random Assemble Editing, you press any  
button on the camcorder, its Record-Standby mode is  
automatically engaged.  
Random Assemble Editing may not function properly  
when using a tape including several duplicated Time  
Codes. (pg. 22).  
RM-V712U  
(provided)  
T
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FADE/WIPE  
EFFECT  
PAUSE  
EDIT IN/OUT  
R.A. EDIT  
ON/OFF  
CANCEL  
VCR REC STBY  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
56  
EN  
For More Accurate Editing  
Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Standby to  
Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing  
for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time,  
you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that you have  
recorded scenes you did not want. For a cleanly edited  
tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder  
against your VCR.  
DIAGNOSING VCR’S AGAINST  
CAMCORDER TIMING  
Program 1  
PREPARE FOR R.A. EDIT  
IN  
OUT  
MODE  
1 Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point the  
1 – –– : ––  
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~
~
2
remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and  
press R.A. EDIT ON/OFF.  
3
4
5
6
7
•“Random Assemble Editing Menu” appears.  
8
TIME CODE  
TOTAL  
–– : ––  
00 : 00  
Power Switch  
CHOOSE A SCENE  
2 Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1  
Random Assemble  
Editing Menu  
only. In order to check VCR and camcorder timing,  
select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit-  
In point.  
TV  
VCR  
PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE  
3
(Recording deck)  
•If any images from the scene prior to the transition  
you chose for your Edit-In point were recorded, that  
means your VCR moves quickly from Record-Pause  
Remote sensor  
to Record mode.  
•If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress, the  
VCR is slow to start recording.  
RM-V712U  
(provided)  
T
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R.A.EDIT ON/OFF  
EN57  
ADJUSTMENT OF VCR’S AGAINST  
CAMCORDER TIMING  
ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU  
4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote  
sensor and press R.A. EDIT ON/OFF to make the  
Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then  
press MENU. The Playback Menu appears.  
SELECT FUNCTION  
5 Move the highlight bar to “SYNCHRO” by rotating  
the Select Dial, then press it. The value for  
“SYNCHRO” is highlighted.  
MENU Button  
INPUT CORRECTION DATA  
6 Based on the diagnostics performed (pg. 56), you  
can now increase the VCR’s speed by rotating the  
Select Dial upward. You can also slow down the  
VCR’s speed by rotating the Select Dial downward.  
The adjustment range is from –1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in  
0.1-second increments.  
Select Dial  
Power Switch  
CLOSE MENU  
7 Press the Select Dial twice.  
Display  
•Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning  
with step 3 on page 53.  
Playback Menu  
48kHz MODE  
FULL SOUND  
SOUND1  
0 . 0  
NOTES:  
32kHz MODE  
SYNCHRO  
DISPLAY  
4
Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing, do  
a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check  
whether the value you have input is appropriate or not,  
and make adjustments accordingly.  
ON  
TIMECODE  
OFF  
END  
Depending on the recorder, there may be situations  
where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected.  
48kHz MODE  
32kHz MODE  
SYNCHRO  
FULL SOUND  
SOUND1  
0 . 0  
4
DISPLAY  
ON  
TIMECODE  
OFF  
END  
TV  
VCR  
(Recording deck)  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
58  
EN  
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,  
etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery  
pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and remove the clock battery; and then re-connect it and  
proceed as usual from the beginning.  
SYMPTOM  
1. No power is supplied.  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. Connect the AC Power  
Adapter/Charger securely  
(pg. 9).  
1. The power is not connected  
properly.  
The battery is dead.  
Replace the dead battery  
with a fully charged one  
(pg. 8).  
2. “SET DATE/TIME!”  
2. The clock lithium battery is  
either not installed or has  
discharged.  
2. Install a battery or replace  
the old battery with a new  
one (pg. 10).  
appears.  
The previously set date/time  
is erased.  
3. Recording cannot be  
3. The tape’s record safety tab  
is set to “SAVE”.  
3. Set the tape’s record safety  
tab to “REC” (pg. 12).  
Set the Power Switch to  
“AUTO” or “PRO.”.  
performed.  
The Power Switch is set to  
“PLAY”.  
TAPE END” appears.  
The cassette's cover is open.  
(pg. 16).  
Replace with new cassette  
(pg. 12).  
Close the cassette's cover.  
4. There is no playback  
4. The camcorder is not getting  
power, or some other  
4. Turn the camcorder’s power  
off and on again  
picture.  
malfunction exists.  
(pg. 16).  
5. Some functions are not  
5. The Power Switch is set to  
5. Set the Power Switch to any  
position except “AUTO”  
(pg. 16).  
available using MENU.  
“AUTO”.  
6. During shooting, some  
functions are not available  
using the Select Dial.  
6. The Power Switch is set to  
6. Set the Power Switch to  
“AUTO”.  
“PRO” (pg. 16).  
7. The focus does not adjust  
7. Focus is set to “MANUAL”.  
The recording was done in a  
dark place, or the contrast  
was low.  
7. Set Focus to “AUTO”  
(pg. 35).  
automatically.  
Clean the lens and check  
the focus again  
(pg. 63).  
The lens is dirty or covered  
with condensation.  
8. The cassette will not load  
8. The cassette is in the wrong  
position.  
8. Set it in the right position  
(pg. 12).  
properly.  
The battery’s charge is low.  
Install a fully charged  
battery (pg. 8).  
9. Play, Rewind and Fast-  
Forward functions do not  
work.  
9. The Power Switch is not set  
9. Set the Power Switch to  
to “PLAY”.  
“PLAY” (pg. 40).  
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SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
10. The tape is moving, but  
10. Your TV has AV input  
terminals, but is not set to its  
VIDEO mode.  
10. Set the TV to the mode or  
channel appropriate for  
video playback  
there is no picture.  
The cassette’s cover is open.  
(pg. 44, 45).  
Close the cassette's cover  
(pg. 12).  
11. Snapshot mode cannot be  
11. The Squeeze mode is  
11. Disengage the Squeeze  
used.  
selected.  
mode (pg. 27).  
12. Digital Zoom does not  
12. 16X optical zoom is  
selected.  
12. Wait until the Picture Wipe  
or Dissolve effects are  
completed (pg. 30).  
Do not attempt to take a  
Snapshot when performing  
Digital Zoom  
work.  
Picture Wipe or Dissolve are  
being used in a scene  
transition.  
Snapshot was attempted  
during Digital Zoom.  
(pg. 24, 25).  
13. Program AE with special  
effects and Fade/Wipe  
Effects do not work.  
13. The Power Switch is set to  
13. Set the Power Switch to  
“AUTO”.  
“PRO.”. (pg. 29, 32).  
14. The Black & White Fader  
14. The Sepia or Monotone  
14. Turn off Sepia and Mono-  
does not work.  
mode is activated.  
tone (pg. 32).  
15. The Dissolve function does  
15. The Sepia, Monotone or  
Slow Shutter mode of  
Program AE with special  
effects is activated.  
15. Turn off Sepia, Monotone or  
Slow before adding  
not work.  
Dissolve to a scene  
transition (pg. 32).  
Make sure that the Squeeze  
mode in the Recording  
Menu is set to “OFF”  
(pg. 26).  
Make sure you have  
selected the mode of  
Program AE with special  
effects you want before  
starting editing (pg. 32).  
The Squeeze mode is  
selected.  
The previously selected  
mode of Program AE with  
special effects was changed  
after the last selected scene  
for editing was registered.  
16. Scene transition does not  
16. When using “Picture Wipe/  
Dissolve” (pg. 30), there  
is a delay of a fraction of a  
second between the  
16.  
go as expected.  
previous record stop-point  
and the Dissolve start-point.  
This is normal, but this slight  
delay becomes especially  
noticeable when shooting  
fast-moving subject or  
————  
during rapid panning.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
60  
EN  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
17. The Picture Wipe and  
Dissolve functions do not  
work.  
17. The last selected editing  
scene is ending.  
17. Select Picture Wipe or  
Dissolve before beginning  
recording. The effects are  
then automatically activated  
(pg. 30).  
At the end of the last  
selected scene for editing,  
the Power Switch was set to  
“OFF”.  
Do not turn off the  
The power is off.  
camcorder’s power after  
setting Edit-In and Edit-Out  
points, as they will all be  
erased (pg. 30).  
The camcorder automati-  
cally shuts off after  
5 minutes have elapsed in  
the Record-Standby mode.  
Make sure you continue  
operations within 5 minutes  
after engaging Record-  
Standby mode (pg. 30).  
18. The Picture Wipe function  
18. The Slow Shutter mode is  
activated.  
18. Make sure the Squeeze  
mode, Cinema mode, or  
Slow Shutter mode is not  
activated when preparing to  
use the Picture Wipe  
does not work.  
The Squeeze or Cinema  
mode is selected in the  
Recording Menu.  
function (pg. 30, 31).  
19. Even when Slow Shutter is  
not selected, the image  
19. When shooting in the dark,  
the unit becomes highly  
sensitive to light and the  
image takes on an effect  
similar to Slow Shutter.  
19. If you want the lighting to  
look more natural, set GAIN  
UP to “AGC” or “OFF” in  
the Recording Menu  
looks like it is activated.  
(pg. 26).  
20. There is no strobe when  
the Classic Film or Strobe  
mode is activated.  
20. The Picture Wipe or  
20. Do not try to use the Classic  
Film or Strobe mode during a  
scene transition (pg. 32).  
Dissolve function is in use.  
21. White Balance cannot be  
21. The Sepia or Monotone  
21. Turn off Sepia or Monotone  
before setting White  
activated.  
mode is activated.  
Balance (pg. 32).  
22. When shooting a subject  
illuminated by bright light,  
vertical lines appear.  
22. This is a result of exceed-  
ingly high contrast, and is  
not a malfunction.  
22.  
————  
23. When the screen is under  
direct sunlight during  
shooting, the screen  
becomes red or black for  
an instant.  
23. This is not a malfunction.  
23.  
————  
24. During recording, the date/  
24. DISPLAY” is set to “OFF” in  
24. Set “DISPLAY” to “ON” in  
the Date/Time Menu  
the Date/Time Menu.  
time does not appear.  
(pg. 11).  
Press DISPLAY for longer  
than 1 second to make the  
indicators appear (pg. 17).  
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SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
25. The indicators and  
messages do not appear on  
screen.  
25. ON SCREEN” is set to  
“OFF” in the Date/Time  
Menu.  
25. Set “ON SCREEN” to “ON”  
in the Date/Time Menu  
(pg. 23).  
Press DISPLAY for longer  
than 1 second to make the  
indicators appear (pg. 17).  
26. The indicators do not  
26. You have made the  
26. Press DISPLAY for longer  
than 1 second to make the  
indicators appear (pg. 17).  
appear.  
indicators disappear.  
27. Images on the LCD  
monitor appear dark or  
whitish.  
27. In places subject to low  
temperature, images become  
dark due to the characteristics  
of the LCD monitor. When  
this happens, the displayed  
colors differ from those that  
are actually recorded. This is  
not a defect of the camcorder.  
When the LCD monitor's  
fluorescent light reaches the  
end of its service life,  
27. Adjust the brightness and  
angle of the LCD monitor  
(pg. 19).  
images on the LCD monitor  
become dark. Consult your  
nearest JVC dealer.  
28. The rear of the LCD  
28. The light used to illuminate  
the LCD monitor causes it to  
become hot.  
28. Close the LCD monitor to  
turn it off or set the Power  
Switch to “OFF”, and let the  
unit cool down.  
monitor is hot.  
29. The indicators and the  
image color on the LCD  
monitor are not clear.  
29. This may occur when the  
surface or the edge of the  
LCD monitor is pressed.  
29.  
————  
30. Images on the LCD  
30. The speaker volume is too  
30. Turn the speaker volume  
monitor are jittery.  
great.  
down (pg. 40).  
31. The LCD monitor, the  
viewfinder and the lens  
have become dirty  
31.  
31. Wipe them gently with soft  
cloth. Wiping strongly can  
cause damage.  
————  
(ex. fingerprints).  
32. The LCD monitor or  
viewfinder indications  
blink.  
32. Certain Fade/Wipe effects,  
certain modes of Program AE  
with special effects, Picture  
Stabilizer and other functions  
that cannot be used together  
are selected at the same time.  
32. Re-read the sections  
covering Fade/Wipe effects,  
Program AE with special  
effects and Picture Stabilizer  
(pg. 20, 29, 30, 32, 33).  
33. Colored bright spots  
appear all over the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder.  
33. The LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder is made with  
high-precision technology.  
However, black spots or  
bright spots of light (red,  
green or blue) may appear  
constantly on the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder.  
These spots are not  
33.  
————  
recorded on the tape. This is  
not due to any defect of the  
unit. (Effective dots: more  
than 99.99 %)  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
62  
EN  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
34. During playback of the  
unrecorded portion, High-  
speed Search and still  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
34. The LCD monitor  
34.  
indications are distorted.  
————  
playback, LCD monitor  
indications appear distorted.  
This is not a defect.  
35. An unusual mark appears.  
35.  
35. Check the section of the  
manual that explains LCD  
monitor/viewfinder  
————  
indications (pg. 66, 67).  
36. Remove the power supply  
(battery pack, etc.), clock  
battery and wait a few  
36. An error indication  
36. A malfunction of some kind  
has occurred. In this case  
the camcorder’s functions  
become unusable.  
(E01 — E06) appears.  
minutes for the indication to  
clear. When it does, you can  
resume using the camcorder.  
If the indication remains  
even though you repeat the  
above two or three times,  
please consult your nearest  
JVC dealer.  
37. The charge indicator on  
the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger does not light.  
37. The temperature of the  
battery is extremely high/low.  
Charging is difficult in  
places subject to extremely  
high/low temperatures.  
37. To protect the battery, it is  
recommended to charge it  
in places with a temperature  
of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to  
95°F) (pg. 69).  
38.  
38. The recording mode  
38. This occurs when recording  
in the LP mode is not  
indicator “LP” blinks.  
available. After the indicator  
blinks, the recording mode  
switches to “SP” and  
————  
recording goes on.  
39. Picture does not appear on  
39. The lens cover is closed.  
The LCD monitor is not  
open at an angle of over 45  
degrees.  
39. Open the lens cover  
(pg. 16).  
the LCD monitor.  
Open the LCD monitor to  
an angle of over 45 degrees.  
Adjust the brightness of the  
LCD monitor (pg. 19).  
If the monitor is tilted upward  
to 180 degrees, open the  
monitor fully (pg. 19).  
The LCD monitor's  
brightness setting is too  
dark.  
40. Picture does not appear in  
40. The lens cover is closed.  
The LCD monitor is open.  
If the LCD monitor is not  
tilted upward to an angle of  
over approx. 105 degrees,  
Interface Shooting will not  
be possible.  
40. Open the lens cover  
(pg. 16).  
the viewfinder.  
• Close the LCD monitor.  
• Open the LCD monitor and  
tilt it upward 180 degrees so  
that it faces forward  
(pg. 19).  
41. When the image is printed  
from the printer, a black  
bar appears at the bottom  
of the screen.  
41. This is not a malfunction.  
41. By recording with Picture  
Stabilizer activated  
(pg. 20) this can be  
avoided.  
42. The power lamp blinks.  
42. The camcorder was turned  
on when the battery power  
was almost gone.  
42. Replace with a charged  
battery pack (pg. 8).  
USER MAINTENANCE  
EN63  
LENS COVER Open/Close Ring  
After Use  
Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off  
1 the camcorder.  
Press the Monitor Open Button and open the LCD  
2 monitor to an angle over 45 degrees. Press OPEN/  
EJECT in the direction of the arrow then swing the  
cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens  
automatically. Remove the cassette.  
Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette cover.  
3
4
5
BATTERY RELEASE  
Close and lock the LCD monitor.  
Set to “POWER OFF”.  
Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack.  
Monitor Open  
Button  
PUSH HERE  
Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to close  
6 the lens cover.  
Cleaning The Camcorder  
CLEAN EXTERIOR  
1 Wipe gently with a soft cloth.  
Remove.  
•Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to  
wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry  
cloth.  
OPEN/EJECT  
CLEAN LCD MONITOR  
2 Open the LCD monitor and wipe gently with soft  
cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close  
the LCD monitor.  
CLEAN LENS  
3 Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with  
lens cleaning paper.  
REMOVE EYEPIECE  
4 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.  
CLEAN VIEWFINDER  
5 Remove dust using a blower brush.  
RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE  
6 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.  
Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.  
When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product.  
When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the viewfinder securely.  
INDEX Controls, Connectors and Indicators  
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Controls  
Connectors  
1 Diopter Adjustment Control ................ pg. 14  
* DC IN Jack ......................................... pg. 9  
2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring............... pg. 16  
The connectors ( to r are located beneath the  
cover.  
3 Video Light Switch  
[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON]..................... pg. 21  
( Video Output Connector ..................... pg. 44  
) Audio Output Connector [L] ............... pg. 44  
q Audio Output Connector [R] ............... pg. 44  
4 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ............ pg. 24  
5 Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ................. pg. 20  
Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ....... pg. 40  
w External Stereo Microphone Input Connector  
[MIC]  
6 Picture Stabilizer Button  
If an optional microphone is connected, the built-  
in microphone is disabled.  
[P.STABILIZER].................................... pg. 20  
7 Fast-Forward Button [3, FF] .............. pg. 40  
8 Rewind Button [2, REW].................. pg. 40  
9 Stop Button [5, STOP] ........................ pg. 40  
0 Play/Pause Button  
e S-Video Output Connector [S OUT] .... pg. 44  
r J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)  
Connector] ......................................... pg. 53  
Connect the editing cable when performing  
Random Assemble Editing (pg. 52 – 57).  
[4/6, PLAY/PAUSE]............................ pg. 40  
It is used to connect the camcorder to a device  
such as a personal computer.  
For further details 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.  
! Select Dial [+, , PUSH] ............. pg. 11, 26  
Bright Dial ....................................... pg. 19  
@ MENU/DISPLAY Button ................ pg. 17, 26  
# Recording Start/Stop Button................. pg. 16  
$ Power Switch ............................... pg. 16, 40  
% Battery Release Switch  
[BATTERY RELEASE] ........................... pg. 8  
Indicators  
^ Monitor Open Button ......................... pg. 12  
& OPEN/EJECT Switch ............................ pg. 12  
t Tally Lamp .......................................... pg. 16  
y Power Lamp ....................................... pg. 16  
Other Parts  
u Battery Pack Mount ............................ pg. 8  
i Viewfinder .......................................... pg. 14  
o Grip Strap ........................................... pg. 14  
p Camera sensor  
Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor  
necessary for shooting is built-in here.  
Remote Sensor ................................. pg. 47  
Q Video Light ......................................... pg. 21  
W Stereo Microphone  
For use when recording.  
E Eyepiece ............................................. pg. 63  
R Speaker .............................................. pg. 40  
T LCD Monitor ...................................... pg. 19  
Y Shoulder Strap Eyelets ......................... pg. 15  
U Clock Battery Slot ............................... pg. 10  
I Tripod Mounting Socket ...................... pg. 15  
INDEX Indications  
66  
EN  
1*  
2*3 4* 5 6*7*  
(
PRO.  
LP 35 min  
W
H
*
^
D
T
REC  
8*  
444  
PAUSE  
9
&
%
1/250  
0 L PHOTO  
a
5X  
0
$
W
SOUND 32kHz DEC 25 ’ 98  
PM 5 : 30  
!*  
#
@
b
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording  
No.  
Function  
1* Displays the operation mode position.  
2* Appears when taking a Snapshot.  
(pg. 16)  
(pg. 24)  
(pg. 27)  
(pg. 16)  
(pg. 20)  
(pg. 13)  
(pg. 17)  
(pg. 16)  
(pg. 16)  
3
Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode.  
4* Appears when in the Record-Standby mode.  
Appears when Picture Stabilizer is engaged.  
5
6* Displays the recording mode (SP or LP).  
7* Displays the tape remaining time.  
8* Appears during recording.  
9
0
Appears while the tape is running.  
Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind. (pg. 28)  
!* Displays the date/time.  
(pg. 23)  
(pg. 28)  
(pg. 37)  
(pg. 35)  
(pg. 36)  
(pg. 39)  
(pg. 33)  
(pg. 31)  
(pg. 20)  
@
#
$
%
^
&
*
(
Displays the sound mode for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.  
Appears when the iris is locked.  
Appears when the focus is adjusted manually.  
Appears when the exposure is adjusted.  
Appears when the white balance is adjusted.  
Displays the selected Program AE with special effects.  
Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect.  
Appears during zooming.  
a
Zoom level indicator  
b
Approximate zoom ratio  
* :Pressing DISPLAY for longer than 1 second lets you remove indications marked with * from the screen.  
EN67  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications  
During Playback  
No.  
1
2
3
Function  
1
2
3
Displays the sound mode.  
(pg. 43)  
4
32kHz SOUND1  
LP  
Displays the recording mode.  
Appears while a tape is running.  
4
: Playback  
3
2
6
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle search  
: Rewind/Shuttle search  
: Pause  
DEC 25 ’ 98  
PM 5 : 30  
6
4
: Forward slow-motion  
: Reverse slow-motion  
TC 01 : 28 : 15  
1
6
– – – – –6– – – – –  
VOLUME  
4
5
Displays the date/time.  
(pg. 43)  
Displays the brightness of the LCD  
monitor or the speaker volume.  
6
5
4
(pg. 19, 40)  
6
Displays the time code.  
(pg. 43)  
Warning Indications  
Indications  
Function  
Displays the battery remaining power.  
Remaining power level: high  
Remaining power level: exhausted  
As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator  
battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.  
blinks. When the  
Appears when no tape is loaded, or when the erase protection tab is set to  
“SAVE”.  
(pg. 12)  
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording.  
(pg. 70)  
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, the camcorder  
turns off automatically.  
Appears for approx. 10 seconds after power is turned on. Also blinks when the  
clock (lithium) battery is either not installed or has discharged. Install or replace  
the old battery with a new one.  
(pg. 10)  
Blinks for approx. 5 seconds when power is turned on with the lens cover closed.  
LENS COVER  
(pg. 16)  
Appears for 10 seconds after power is turned on if there is no tape loaded.  
TAPE!  
Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.  
(pg. 17)  
TAPE END  
Appears when the date/time is not set.  
(pg. 11)  
Appears when the clock (lithium) battery is discharged and the previously set  
SET DATE/TIME!  
E01 — E06  
date/time is erased.  
(pg. 11)  
The error indications (E01 — E06) show what type of malfunction has occured.  
When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove  
the power supply (battery, etc.), clock battery and wait a few minutes for the  
indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the  
indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
(pg. 62)  
INDEX Terms  
68  
EN  
A
P
AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... pg. 8, 9  
Auto Focus ............................................... pg. 34  
Auto Shut off ...................................... pg. 17, 40  
Picture Stabilizer ...................................... pg. 20  
Picture Wipe/Dissolve............................... pg. 30  
Playback Menu ........................................ pg. 42  
Playback Special Effects ............................ pg. 51  
Playback Zoom ........................................ pg. 50  
Power Switch Position .............................. pg. 16  
Program AE With Special Effects................ pg. 32  
Provided Accessories .................................. pg. 5  
B
Battery Low .............................................. pg. 67  
Battery Pack ..................................... pg. 8, 9, 69  
Brighten The LCD Monitor ........................ pg. 19  
C
R
Car Battery ................................................. pg. 9  
Charge Marker............................................ pg. 9  
Charge The Battery Pack ............................. pg. 8  
Cinema .................................................... pg. 27  
Classic Film .............................................. pg. 33  
Clean The Camcorder ............................... pg. 63  
Clock (Lithium) Battery ............................. pg. 10  
Connections ................................... pg. 9, 44, 53  
Random Assemble Editing................. pg. 52 – 57  
Record Safety Tab ..................................... pg. 12  
Record-Standby ........................................ pg. 16  
Recording Format ....................................... pg. 6  
Recording Mode ....................................... pg. 13  
Recording Menu ................................. pg. 26, 27  
Remote Control ........................................ pg. 47  
Rewind The Tape ...................................... pg. 40  
D
S
Darken The LCD Monitor ......................... pg. 19  
Date/Time Display .............................. pg. 23, 43  
Date/Time Settings .................................... pg. 11  
Demonstration Mode ................................ pg. 28  
Digital Zoom ............................................ pg. 27  
Discharge The Battery Pack ........................ pg. 8  
Diopter Adjustment .................................. pg. 14  
Dubbing ................................................... pg. 46  
Self-Recording .......................................... pg. 19  
Sepia ........................................................ pg. 33  
Set Remote Control/VCR Code .................. pg. 52  
Shoulder Strap Attachment........................ pg. 15  
Shuttle Search........................................... pg. 41  
Shutter Speed ........................................... pg. 33  
Slow-Motion Playback .............................. pg. 49  
Slow Shutter ............................................. pg. 33  
Snapshot Mode .................................. pg. 24, 25  
Sound Mode............................................. pg. 28  
Specifications ........................................... pg. 71  
Squeeze ................................................... pg. 27  
Still Playback ............................................ pg. 41  
Strobe ...................................................... pg. 33  
System Menu............................................ pg. 28  
E
Exposure Control ...................................... pg. 36  
F
Fade-In/Out .............................................. pg. 29  
Fast-Forward The Tape .............................. pg. 40  
T
G
Tally ......................................................... pg. 28  
Tele Macro ............................................... pg. 27  
Time Code............................................ pg. 6, 22  
Tripod Mounting ....................................... pg. 15  
Twilight .................................................... pg. 33  
Gain Up ................................................... pg. 27  
Grip Adjustment ....................................... pg. 14  
I
Interface Shooting ..................................... pg. 19  
Iris............................................................ pg. 37  
Iris Lock ................................................... pg. 37  
U
Unload A Tape ......................................... pg. 12  
J
V
Journalistic Shooting ................................. pg. 19  
Video Light ............................................... pg. 21  
L
W
LCD monitor/Viewfinder  
White Balance .................................... pg. 38, 39  
Wide Mode .............................................. pg. 27  
Wind Cut ................................................. pg. 28  
Wipe In/Out ....................................... pg. 29, 30  
indications ....................................... pg. 66, 67  
Load A Tape ............................................. pg. 12  
M
Manual Focus........................................... pg. 35  
Monotone ................................................ pg. 33  
Motor Drive Mode.................................... pg. 25  
Z
Zooming .................................................. pg. 20  
CAUTIONS  
EN69  
DANGER:  
Video Light  
Battery Packs  
The battery packs are nickel-cadmium  
or nickel metal-hydride batteries. Before  
using the supplied battery pack or an  
optional battery pack, be sure to read  
the following cautions:  
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  
(1 ft.) 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.  
1. To avoid hazard . . .  
.... do not burn.  
.... do not short-circuit the terminals.  
.... do not modify or disassemble.  
.... use only specified chargers.  
Terminals  
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .  
.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.  
.... avoid repeated charging without fully discharging.  
.... charge in an environment where temperatures are  
within the tolerances shown in the chart below.  
This is a chemical reaction type battery—cooler  
temperatures impede chemical reaction, while  
warmer temperatures can prevent complete  
charging.  
When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas  
other than the USA  
The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features  
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110  
V to 240 V.  
.... 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.  
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER  
In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC  
wall outlet other than American National Standard C73  
series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens  
Plug”, as shown.  
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC  
dealer.  
Plug adapter  
NOTES:  
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging,  
or after use.  
Temperature Range Specifications  
Charging ................. 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)  
Operation................ 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Storage .................... –10°C to 30°C (14°F to 86°F)  
Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20°C  
(68°F).  
INFORMATION  
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause undesired  
operation. Change or modifications not approved by the  
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s  
authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has  
been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and  
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not  
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to  
correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.  
Cassettes  
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read  
the following cautions:  
1. During use . . .  
.... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.  
.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes  
automatically erases the previously recorded  
video and audio signals.  
.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly when  
inserting.  
.... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly  
without allowing the tape to run at all. This  
slackens the tape and can result in damage.  
.... 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.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
.... 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.)  
70  
EN  
In such cases, use the optional Cleaning Cassette.  
Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more  
than once consecutively, damage to the video heads  
may result. After the camcorder plays back for about  
20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the  
Cleaning Cassette’s instructions.  
Main Unit  
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.  
.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to  
enter the unit.  
.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power  
supply while the power is on.  
.... leave the battery pack attached when the  
camcorder is not in use.  
If, after using the Cleaning Cassette, the problems  
still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
Mechanical moving parts used to move the video  
heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn  
out over time. In order to maintain a clear picture at  
all times, periodic check-ups are recommended after  
using the unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodic  
check-ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
2. Avoid using the unit . . .  
.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.  
.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a  
cooking stove.  
LCD Monitor  
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,  
DO NOT . . .  
.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.  
.... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the  
bottom.  
.... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.  
.... near a television set.  
.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric  
fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).  
.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C or  
104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)  
temperatures.  
2. To prolong service life . . .  
.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.  
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .  
.... in places of over 50°C (122°F).  
.... in places where humidity is extremely low. (below  
35%) or extremely high (above 80%).  
.... in direct sunlight.  
3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD  
monitor use. These are not malfunctions . . .  
While using the camcorder, the surface around the  
LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may  
heat up.  
If you leave power on for a long time, the surface  
around the LCD monitor becomes hot.  
.... in a closed car in summer.  
.... near a heater.  
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.  
About moisture condensation . . .  
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.  
.... 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 or the LCD  
monitor. Be sure to hold the main unit with both  
hands or use the grip.  
.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap.  
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:  
Moisture on the head drum can cause severe  
damage to the video tape, and can lead to  
internal damage to the camcorder itself.  
Serious malfunctioning  
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit  
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.  
No picture and sound during playback (blue back  
screen).  
Blocks of noise appear during playback.  
During recording, the Head Clog Warning  
indicator “ ” appears.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Camcorder  
EN71  
General  
Power supply  
: DC 6.0 V  
Power consumption  
LCD monitor off, viewfinder on  
LCD monitor on, viewfinder off  
LCD monitor on, viewfinder on  
Video light  
: Approx. 6.0 W  
: Approx. 6.6 W  
: Approx. 7.2 W  
: Approx. 3.0 W  
Format  
Signal format  
: DV Format (SD mode)  
: NTSC Standard  
Video signal recording format  
Cassette  
: Digital Component Recording  
: Mini DV Cassette  
Tape Speed  
: SP: 18.8 mm/s  
LP: 12.5 mm/s  
Maximum recording time  
: SP: 60 min.  
LP: 90 min. (using M-DV60ME cassette)  
Pickup  
: 1/4" CCD  
Lens  
: F1.6, f = 3.9 to 62.4 mm, 16:1 Power Zoom Lens  
: ø40.5 mm  
: 3" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system  
: Electronic viewfinder with 0.55" color LCD  
: Monaural  
Filter diameter  
LCD monitor  
Viewfinder  
Speaker  
Operating temperature  
Operating humidity  
Storage temperature  
Dimensions  
: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
: 35% to 80%  
: –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)  
: 99 (W) x 119 (H) x 198 (D) mm (3-15/16" x 4-11/16" x 7-13/16")  
(with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted  
downward)  
Weight  
: Approx. 800 g (1.8 lbs)  
Connectors  
S-Video  
: Y: 1Vp-p, 75 , analog output  
C: 0.29 Vp-p, 75 , analog output  
JLIP  
: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head jack (compatible with RC-5325 plug)  
Video  
: 1 Vp-p, 75 unbalanced, analog output  
(via Video output connector)  
Audio  
: –8 dBs, 1 kanalog output (via Audio output connector)  
: –68 dBs, high impedance unbalanced with ø3.5 mm (stereo)  
External microphone input  
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15U  
Power requirement  
U.S.A. and Canada  
Other countries  
Power consumption  
Output  
: AC 120 V`, 60 Hz  
: AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50/60 Hz  
: 23 W  
Charge  
: DC 8.5 V , 1.3 A  
VTR  
: DC 6.3 V , 1.8 A  
Charging system  
Dimensions  
Weight  
: Constant current, peak detection, timer controlled  
: 140 (W) x 42 (H) x 68 (D) mm (5-9/16” x 1-11/16” x 2-11/16”)  
: Approx. 300 g (0.71 lbs)  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change  
without notice.  
EN  
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COPYRIGHT© 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.  

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