Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital
video camera. Before use, please read
the safety information and precautions
contained in the pages 2 – 3 to ensure
safe use of this product.
ENGLISH
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GETTING STARTED
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For Accessories:
ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
TERMS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which is located on the bottom of
the camcorder. Retain this information
for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
To deactivate the demonstration, set
“DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.
(੬ pg. 25, 27)
INSTRUCTIONS
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LYT1265-001B
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IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
10. Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
11. Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video
cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only
cassettes marked “
” or “
” and memory cards marked
“
” can be used with this unit.
Before recording an important scene…
…make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark
.
…make sure you only use memory cards with the mark
or
.
…remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other
digital video formats.
…remember that this camcorder is intended for private
consumer use only. Any commercial use without proper
permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as
a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it
is strongly recommended that you obtain permission
beforehand.)
CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED
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Power .............................................................................6
Tripod Mounting .............................................................9
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ....................................10
Iris Lock ....................................................................... 32
Backlight Compensation .............................................. 33
EDITING ........................................................................ 34
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV
Connection To A Personal Computer .......................... 36
Audio Dubbing ............................................................. 37
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
Basic Recording ...........................................................11
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ........................................12
Tape Remaining Time ..................................................12
Zooming .......................................................................12
Journalistic Shooting ....................................................13
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape .......................13
VIDEO PLAYBACK ...........................................................14
Normal Playback ..........................................................14
Still Playback ................................................................14
Blank Search ................................................................14
Connections To A TV Or VCR .....................................17
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ........................................... 38
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................... 40
CAUTIONS ..................................................................... 45
USER MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 48
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ 49
INDEX ........................................................................... 50
PLAYBACK
18
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ...............................18
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory
Card .........................................................................19
TERMS
54
D.S.C. PLAYBACK ...........................................................20
Normal Playback Of Images ........................................20
Auto Playback Of Images ............................................20
Index Playback Of Files ...............................................20
Viewing File Information ...............................................21
Removing On-Screen Display ......................................21
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. ..................................22
Protecting Files ............................................................22
Deleting Files ...............................................................22
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) .....................23
Resetting The File Name .............................................24
Initializing A Memory Card ...........................................24
GETTING STARTED
How To Attach The Lens Cap
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the
camcorder as shown in the illustration.
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Provided Accessories
NOTE:
To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is
flush to the camcorder.
or
Push.
a AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V15U
b Battery Pack BN-V408U-B
c Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)
d Core Filter (for USB Cable and optional S-Video
Cable. ੬ pg. 6 for attachment)
Place here during shooting.
e Shoulder Strap (See the right column for attachment)
f CD-ROM
g Memory Card 16 MB (Already inserted in the
camcorder)
h Remote Control Unit RM-V718U
i Lithium Battery CR2025* (for remote control unit)
j USB Cable
How To Attach The Shoulder Strap
Follow the illustration.
1 Thread the strap through the eyelet.
2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap guide and
k Lens Cap (See the right column for attachment)
the buckle.
● To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then tighten
the strap in the buckle.
* A lithium battery is pre-installed in the Remote Control Unit
at time of shipment (with insulation sheet). To use the
Remote Control Unit, remove the insulation sheet.
3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet.
NOTES:
Strap guide
● In order to maintain optimum performance of the
camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or
more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end
that is closest to the filter should be connected to the
camcorder.
2
● Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do
not use any other cables.
Buckle
3
1
Eyelet
GETTING STARTED
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How To Attach The Core Filter (for USB Cable and
optional S-Video Cable)
Power
Power Switch
Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter
reduces interference.
POWER/CHARGE
lamp
1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter.
Lock Button
Battery pack
mount
Stopper
2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx.
3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter.
Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter
as shown in the illustration.
Arrow
To DC connector
● Wind the cable so that it is not slack.
3 cm
Battery pack
BATT.RELEASE
Mark
AC Adapter
Wind once.
3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut.
To AC outlet
This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you
choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use
provided power supply units with other equipment.
NOTES:
Charging The Battery Pack
● Take care not to damage the cable.
● When connecting a cable, attach the end with the core filter
to the camcorder.
1 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward,
push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack
mount a.
2 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place b.
3 Set the Power Switch to “OFF (CHARGE)”.
4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.
5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The POWER/
CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate
charging has started.
6 When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out, charging
is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.
Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
To detach the battery pack
Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding BATT.
RELEASE to detach it.
Battery pack
BN-V408U*
Charging time
Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
Approx. 3 hr.
BN-V416U
BN-V428U
* Provided
NOTES:
Approx. 5 hr.
● If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove
it first.
● During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.
● Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used.
GETTING STARTED
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● When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a
long storage period, the POWER/CHARGE lamp may not
light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the
camcorder, then try charging again.
● If the battery operation time remains extremely short even
after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and
needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one.
● For other notes, ੬ pg. 38.
The Benefits Of
Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion battery packs
are small but have a large
power capacity. However,
when one is exposed to
cold temperatures (below
10°C/50°F), its usage time
becomes shorter and it
may cease to function. If
this happens, place the
battery pack in your pocket
or other warm, protected
place for a short time, then
Using The Battery Pack
Perform steps 1 – 2 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in
colder temperatures.
Maximum continuous recording time
Battery pack
BN-V408U*
BN-V416U
BN-V428U
* Provided
NOTES:
LCD monitor on
1 hr. 5 min.
2 hr. 15 min.
4 hr.
Viewfinder on
1 hr. 35 min.
re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery pack
itself is not cold, it should not affect performance.
(If you’re using a heating pad, make sure the battery pack
does not come in direct contact with it.)
3 hr. 5 min.
5 hr. 30 min.
For other notes, ੬ pg. 38.
● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following
conditions:
Grip Adjustment
• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.
• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
• The White LED Light is used.
1 Adjust the velcro strip.
2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
grip.
3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to
easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button, Power
Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the
velcro strip to your preference.
● Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare
enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned
shooting time.
ATTENTION:
Before detaching the power source, make sure that the
camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in
a camcorder malfunction.
Using AC Power
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder as shown in
the illustration on page 6.
NOTES:
● The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
● Do not allow the DC terminals of the AC Adapter to come in
contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and
cause malfunction.
● For other notes, ੬ pg. 38.
About Batteries
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or
expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause
a fire or explosion.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to
come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short
circuit and possibly start a fire.
GETTING STARTED
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VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position
Operation Mode
To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any
operation mode except “OFF (CHARGE)” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
VIDEO:
Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If
“REC SELECT” is set to “
/
” (੬ pg. 28), still
images are recorded both on the tape and the memory
card.
POWER/CHARGE lamp
MEMORY:
Power Switch
Lock Button
MMENU/VOL.
● Allows you to record in a memory card or access
data stored in a memory card.
● When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, the
currently selected image size appears.
Power-Linked Operation
turn on/off the camcorder by opening/closing the LCD
monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder.
INFORMATION:
The following explanations in this manual supposes the
use of LCD monitor in your operation. If you want to use
the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor and pull out the
viewfinder fully.
VIDEO/MEMORY
Choose the appropriate operation mode according to
your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/
MEMORY Switch.
Date/Time Settings
Power Switch Position
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but
its display can be turned on or off during playback.
(੬ pg. 25, 28)
A (Full Auto Recording):
Allows you to record using NO special effects or
manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.
The “A” indicator appears on the display.
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 12)
M (Manual Recording):
Menus. (੬ pg. 25)
3 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto
Recording, try this mode.
There is no indication on the display.
CAMERA DISPLAY
4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
BR I GHT
Wheel to select “n”, and press it.
ON SCREEN
DATE / T I ME
T I ME CODE
CLOCK
–
–
–
LCD / TV
AUTO
The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu
appears.
OFF
DEC 2 5'0 4
5 : 3
ADJ .
0 PM
OFF:
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “CLOCK ADJ.”,
and press it. The parameter for
“Month” is highlighted.
RETURN
PLAY:
● Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.
● Allows you to display a still image stored in the
memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the
memory card to a PC.
● Allows you to set various playback functions using
the Menus. (੬ pg. 25)
CAMERA DISPLAY
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to input the month, and
press it. Repeat to input the day,
year, hour and minute.
CLOCK
ADJ .
DEC 2 5'0 4
5 : 3 0 PM
7 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “BRETURN”, and
press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.
NOTE:
Even if you select “CLOCK ADJ.”, if the parameter is not
highlighted, the camcorder’s internal clock continues to
operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/
time parameter (month), the clock stops. When you finish
setting the minute and press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in, the
date and time begin operation from the date and time you
have just set.
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Viewfinder Adjustment
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display
1 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”
MMENU/VOL.
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
or “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the
switch.
2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull
out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best
viewability.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully.
(੬ pg. 12)
3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
3 Press the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “n”, and
press it. The CAMERA
DISPLAY Menu appears.
BRIGHT
5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “BRIGHT”, and press it. The Menu
Screen closes and the brightness control indicator
appears.
PAUSE
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel until the appropriate
brightness is reached.
7 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in.
Diopter Adjustment Control
● It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
by pulling out the viewfinder, setting “PRIORITY” in the
SYSTEM Menu to “FINDER” (੬ pg. 25, 27) and adjusting
as described above.
CAUTION:
When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to pinch your
fingers.
Tripod Mounting
To attach the camcorder to a
tripod, align the direction stud
and screw to the mounting
socket and stud hole on the
camcorder. Then tighten the
screw clockwise.
● Some tripods are not
equipped with studs.
CAUTION:
When attaching the camcorder
to a tripod, extend its legs to
stabilize the camcorder. It is not advised to use small sized
tripods. This may cause damage to the unit by falling over.
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Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Loading/Unloading A Memory Card
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a The provided memory card is already inserted in the
cassette.
camcorder at the time of purchase.
Card Cover (MEMORY CARD)
OPEN/EJECT
Cassette
holder cover
Memory card
PUSH HERE
Label
Clipped edge
Make sure the
window side is
facing out.
Cassette holder
Write/erase protection tab
Erase protection tab
1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.
2 Open the LCD monitor (੬ pg. 12), then open the card
1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the
arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it
locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.
● Do not touch internal components.
cover (MEMORY CARD).
3 To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its
clipped edge first.
To unload a memory card, push it once. After the
memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it out.
● Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.
2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to
close the cassette holder.
● Be sure to press only the section labeled “PUSH HERE” to
close the cassette holder; touching other parts may cause
your finger to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in
injury or product damage.
● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before
closing the cassette holder cover.
● When the battery pack’s charge is low, you may not be able
to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force.
Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use
AC power before continuing.
4 Close the card cover.
To protect valuable files (available only for SD
Memory Card)
Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the
memory card in the direction of “LOCK”. This prevents
this memory card, slide the tab back to the position
opposite to “LOCK” before loading it.
NOTES:
3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into
● Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked “
” or
place.
MultiMediaCards marked “
”.
● Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this
camcorder. Before purchasing a memory card, consult its
manufacturer or dealer.
● Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to
FORMAT the card. (੬ pg. 24)
Approximate recording time
Recording mode
Tape
SP
LP
30 min.
60 min.
80 min.
30 min.
60 min.
80 min.
45 min.
90 min.
ATTENTION:
Do not insert or remove the memory card while the
camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the memory card
to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to
recognize whether or not the card is installed.
120 min.
To switch the recording mode, refer to pages 25 and 26.
To protect valuable recordings
Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in
the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the tape from
being recorded over. To record on this tape, slide the tab
back to “REC” before loading it.
For other notes, ੬ pg. 38.
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1 Remove the lens cap.
Basic Recording
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 12)
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
NOTE:
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:
● Power (੬ pg. 6)
4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
● Loading A Cassette (੬ pg. 10)
● The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder
enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed.
● To record in LP (Long Play) mode, ੬ pg. 25, 26.
5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button. The “T REC” appears on the display while
recording is in progress.
Push.
6 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button again. The camcorder re-enters the Record-
Standby mode.
NOTES:
● The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD
monitor and the viewfinder.
● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the
camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the
camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder
again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.
● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:
Power Zoom Lever
POWER/CHARGE lamp
• When power is supplied from a battery: the “
battery indicator is displayed. (੬ pg. 43)
• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the “
battery indicator does not appear.
”
”
● When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on
the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur
when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to “Recording
From The Middle Of A Tape” (੬ pg. 13).
● To turn the beep sounds off, ੬ pg. 25, 27.
● For other notes, ੬ pg. 38.
Power Switch
Lock Button
Recording Start/Stop Button
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LCD Monitor And Viewfinder
Zooming
While using the LCD monitor:
Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous
change in image magnification.
Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Press the
Monitor Opening Button and open the LCD monitor fully.
It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward).
Zoom In
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.
While using the viewfinder:
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out
the viewfinder fully.
● Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a click,
otherwise it may be pushed back in during use.
Zoom Out
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.
● The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the
zoom action.
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
1
x
W
T
10
x
W
T
20
xW
T
40
xW
T
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)
Monitor Opening Button
10
x
W
T
NOTES:
Digital zoom zone
● The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD
monitor and the viewfinder. When the viewfinder is pulled
out while the LCD monitor is opened, you can select which
one to use. Set “PRIORITY” to the desired mode in
SYSTEM Menu. (੬ pg. 25, 27)
10X (optical) zoom zone
Approximate zoom ratio
● Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor
or the viewfinder. However, this is not a malfunction.
(੬ pg. 42)
NOTES:
case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock the focus
by using the manual focus (੬ pg. 32), then zoom in or out
in Record mode.
Tape Remaining Time
● Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X, or it can be
switched to 10X magnification using the optical zoom.
(੬ pg. 26)
● Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital
image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom.
● During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer.
● Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display.
“– h – – m” means the camcorder is calculating the
remaining time. When the remaining time reaches
2 minutes, the indication starts blinking.
0
h
25
m
● Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the
subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all
the way to “W”. Also see “TELE MACRO” in MANUAL Menu
on page 26.
–h––m
(Now calculating)
1h 0m
0h59m
0h 1m
0h 3m
0h 0m
0h 2m
(Blinking)
(Blinking)
(Blinking)
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Journalistic Shooting
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
In some situations, different
shooting angles may provide
more dramatic results. Hold the
camcorder in the desired position
and tilt the LCD monitor in the
most convenient direction. It can
rotate 270° (90° downward, 180°
upward).
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (੬ pg. 14) to
find the spot at which you want to start recording, then
engage the Still Playback mode. (੬ pg. 14)
2) Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start
recording.
NOTES:
● The time code cannot be reset.
● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code
indication does not move smoothly.
● The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set
to “ON”. (੬ pg. 27)
Self Recording
Open the LCD monitor and tilt
it upward to 180° so that it
faces forward, then point the
lens toward yourself and start
recording.
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape
Time code
00:00:00
Time code Time code
05:43:21 00:00:00
Self Recording
Time Code
Already
recorded scene
Newlyrecorded
scene
Blank
Tape
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.
Shooting start Shooting stop Shooting start
Display
point
point
point
Minutes
Seconds
Proper recording
(30 frames = 1 second)
12 : 34 : 24
Time code
00:00:00
Time code Time code
05:43:21 05:44:00
* Frames are not displayed during recording.
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code
begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame).
If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded
scene, the time code continues from the last time code
number.
Already
recorded scene
New
Tape
Latest scene
scene
If during recording a blank portion is left partway through
the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is
resumed, the time code starts counting up again from
“00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the
same time codes as those existing in a previously
recorded scene. To prevent this, perform “Recording
From The Middle Of A Tape” (See the right column) in the
following cases;
Shooting start Shooting start Shooting start
point point point
● When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape.
● When power shuts off during shooting.
● When a tape is removed and re-inserted during shooting.
● When shooting using a partially recorded tape.
● When shooting on a blank portion located partway through
the tape.
● When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/
closing the cassette holder cover.
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Shuttle Search
MMENU/VOL.
BLANK SEARCH
Allows high-speed search in either direction during video
playback.
1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, or
3 for reverse search.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.
● During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The search
the button, normal playback resumes.
● A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle
Search. This is not a malfunction.
ATTENTION:
During Shuttle Search, parts of the
picture may not be clearly visible,
particularly on the left side of the
screen.
Power Switch
Lock Button
VIDEO/MEMORY
8
4/9
Blank Search
Helps you find where you should start recording in the
middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption.
(੬ pg. 13)
1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 10)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
4 During Stop mode, press BLANK SEARCH.
● The “BLANK SEARCH” indication appears and the
camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search,
then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape
before the beginning of the detected blank portion.
● To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8.
3
5
Speaker
NOTES:
Normal Playback
● Before starting Blank Search, if the current position is at a
blank portion, the camcorder searches in the reverse
direction. If the current position is at a recorded portion, the
camcorder searches in the forward direction.
● Blank Search does not work if “USE CLEANING
CASSETTE” has appeared with the tape.
● If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank
Search, the camcorder stops automatically.
● A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape
may not be detected.
1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 10)
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
4 To start playback, press 4/9.
5 To stop playback, press 8.
● During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5 to fast-
forward the tape.
● The detected blank portion may be located between
recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure
there is no recorded scene after the blank portion.
To control the speaker volume
Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel towards “+” to turn up
the volume, or towards “–” to turn down the volume.
NOTES:
● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor,
viewfinder or on a connected TV. (੬ pg. 17)
● For other notes, ੬ pg. 39.
Still Playback
Pauses during video playback.
1) Press 4/9 during playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9 again.
● If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes,
the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically engaged.
● When 4/9 is pressed, the image may not pause
immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still image.
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Buttons And Functions
Playback Using The Remote Control
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this
camcorder from a distance as well as the basic
operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and
Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback
functions possible. (੬ pg. 16)
Installing The Battery
The remote control uses one
lithium battery (CR2025).
1 Pull out the battery holder
by inserting a pointed
instrument into the slot.
2
A Infrared beam transmitting window
3
1
2 Insert the battery in the
The following buttons are available only when the
camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “PLAY”.
holder, and be sure to have
the “+” mark visible.
1
B AUDIO Button ..................................... (੬ pg. 25, 28)
C PAUSE Button* .......................................... (੬ pg. 16)
Up Button .................................................. (੬ pg. 16)
D SLOW Rewind Button................................ (੬ pg. 16)
E REW Button* ....................................... (੬ pg. 14, 20)
Left Button ................................................ (੬ pg. 16)
F INSERT Button .......................................... (੬ pg. 37)
G STOP Button* ...................................... (੬ pg. 14, 20)
Down Button ............................................. (੬ pg. 16)
H SHIFT Button ............................................ (੬ pg. 16)
J EFFECT Button ........................................ (੬ pg. 16)
K SLOW Forward Button............................... (੬ pg. 16)
L FF Button* ........................................... (੬ pg. 14, 20)
Right Button .............................................. (੬ pg. 16)
M PLAY Button*....................................... (੬ pg. 14, 20)
N A. DUB Button ........................................... (੬ pg. 37)
O DISPLAY Button ................................. (੬ pg. 17, 34)
3 Slide the holder back in
Slot
until you hear a click.
Beam Effective Area
(indoor use)
When using the remote control,
be sure to point it at the remote
sensor. The transmitted beam’s
approximate effective distance
for indoor use is 5 m (16 ft).
NOTE:
The transmitted beam may not be
effective or may cause incorrect
operation when the remote sensor
is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.
Remote sensor
The following buttons are available when the camcorder’s
Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”.
a S.SHOT (Snapshot) Button*
b START/STOP Button*
c Zoom (T/W) Buttons** ........................ (੬ pg. 12, 16)
*
Functions the same as each corresponding button on the
camcorder. (੬ pg. 51)
** Functions when the camcorder’s Power Switch is set to
“PLAY” as well.
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Playback Zoom
Up Button
or PAUSE
SLOW Forward
Button
Magnifies the recorded image up to 70X at any time
during video playback and D.S.C. playback.
1) Press PLAY (U) to start video
playback. Or perform normal playback of
images.
SLOW Rewind
Button
Left Button
Right Button
PLAY
Down Button
or STOP
2) At the point you want to zoom in, press
the Zoom Button (T).
● To zoom out, press the Zoom Button (W).
Zoom Buttons
SHIFT
Slow-Motion Playback
Allows slow-speed search in either direction during video
playback.
During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU)
more than approx. 2 seconds.
● After approx. 1 minute (approx. 20 seconds with an 80-
minute cassette) in Slow Rewind or approx. 5 minutes in
Slow Forward, normal playback resumes.
3) You can move the image on the screen
around to find a particular portion of the
picture. While holding down SHIFT, press
L (Left), F (Right), U (Up) and E (Down).
● To end zoom, press and hold W until
then press PLAY (U) during video playback.
NOTES:
● To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE (9).
● To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U).
● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still
playback.
● Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image
may suffer.
NOTES:
● You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still
Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx.
2 seconds.
Playback Special Effects
Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback
image.
The effects that can be used during playback are
CLASSIC FILM, MONOTONE, SEPIA and STROBE. The
effects work the same in playback as they did in
recording. (੬ pg. 30)
● During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image
processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.
● After SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed and held, the still image
may be displayed for a few seconds, followed by a blue
screen for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction.
● There may be a small margin between the slow-motion
playback start point you chose and the actual start point for
Slow-Motion Playback.
CLASSIC FILM: Gives recorded scenes a strobe
effect.
● During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be disturbances in
video and the picture may seem unstable, especially with
steady images. This is not a malfunction.
MONOTONE: Like classic black and white films,
your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the
Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic film” effect.
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like
old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a
classic look.
Frame-By-Frame Playback
Allows frame-by-frame search during video playback.
During normal or still playback, press SLOW (IU)
repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for
reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed, the
frame is played back.
STROBE: Your recording looks like a series of
consecutive snapshots.
1) To start playback,
EFFECT
EFFECT ON/OFF
press PLAY (U).
2) Press EFFECT.
The PLAYBACK
EFFECT Select Menu
appears.
3) Press EFFECT
repeatedly to move
the highlight bar to the
desired effect.
● The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the
menu disappears.
● To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/OFF.
To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON/OFF
again.
● To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2 above.
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1 Make sure all units are turned off.
Connections To A TV Or VCR
These are some basic types of connections. When
making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV
instruction manuals.
2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in
the illustration.
If using a VCR, go to step 3.
If not, go to step 4.
3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to
4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.
5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to
its VIDEO mode.
To choose whether or not the following displays
appear on the connected TV
● Date/Time
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”. (੬ pg. 25, 28)
Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the
date indication.
To AV
To S
● Time Code
Audio/Video
cable
(provided)
S-Video cable
(optional)
Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”. (੬ pg. 25, 28)
● Indications other than date/time and time code
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
(੬ pg. 25, 28)
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power
supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 7)
● To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder
without inserting a tape or memory card, set the
camcorder’s Power Switch to “A” or “M”, then set your TV
to the appropriate input mode.
1
2
3
4
TV
● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum
level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder
is turned on.
● If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded,
do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as
interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture.
● When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound
is not heard from the speaker.
VCR
A White to AUDIO L IN*
B Red to AUDIO R IN*
C Yellow to VIDEO IN**
D To S-VIDEO IN***
*
Not required for watching still images only.
** Connect when your TV/VCR has only A/V input
connectors.
*** Connect when your TV/VCR has S-VIDEO IN and A/V
input connectors. In this case, it is not necessary to
connect the yellow video cable.
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A Image Size
(੬ pg. 28, 52)
B Shooting Icon
(੬ pg. 52)
C Card Icon (੬ pg. 52)
D Picture Quality
(੬ pg. 27, 52)
E Remaining Number Of Shots (੬ pg. 52)
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)
You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for
taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory
card.
NOTE:
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:
● Power (੬ pg. 6)
Approximate Number of Storable Images
● Loading A Memory Card (੬ pg. 10)
SD Memory Card
ImageSize/Picture
Quality
SNAPSHOT
8 MB*
45
16 MB* 32 MB* 64 MB*
Power Switch
640 x 480/FINE
95
295
45
205
625
95
405
1215
190
605
125
425
80
Monitor Opening
Button
640 x 480/
160
20
65
13
45
8
Lock Button
1024 x 768/FINE
1024 x 768/
STANDARD
145
29
310
60
1280 x 960/FINE
1280 x 960/
STANDARD
95
205
41
1600 x 1200/FINE
19
1600 x 1200/
28
60
130
275
VIDEO/MEMORY
MultiMediaCard
8 MB* 16 MB** 32 MB*
1 Remove the lens cap.
Image Size/Picture Quality
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 12)
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
640 x 480/FINE
55
190
24
75
16
50
10
34
105
320
48
215
645
100
320
60
640 x 480/STANDARD
1024 x 768/FINE
4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
● To change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality,
5੬Ppregs.s25S,N2A7.PSHOT. The “O” indication appears
while the snapshot is being taken.
● Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no
frame.
1024 x 768/STANDARD
1280 x 960/FINE
160
32
1280 x 960/STANDARD
1600 x 1200/FINE
105
21
215
42
1600 x 1200/STANDARD
65
135
● To delete unwanted still images, refer to “Deleting Files”
(੬ pg. 22).
*
Optional
● When you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set
“BEEP” to “OFF”. (੬ pg. 25, 27)
** Provided
Snapshot mode with no frame
There is the sound of a shutter
closing.
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Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape
To A Memory Card
Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory
card.
1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 10)
2 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 10)
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
the Lock Button located on the switch.
5 Set “
COPY” to “ON”. (੬ pg. 25, 28)
6 Press 4/9 to start playback.
7 At the point you want to dub, press 4/9 again to
engage Still Playback.
8 To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.
● The “
” indication appears during dubbing.
● The selected image is stored in the memory card.
NOTES:
● If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when a memory card is
not loaded, the message “COPYING FAILED” is displayed.
● If an image recorded on the tape using “WIDE MODE”
(੬ pg. 26) is dubbed to a memory card, the WIDE mode
identifying signal is not dubbed with it.
● To use Playback Special effects with a video image you
wish to dub, perform up to step 8 using the remote control
(provided). (੬ pg. 16)
● Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.
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Normal Playback Of Images
Images shot with the camcorder are automatically
Auto Playback Of Images
You can run through all the images stored in memory
numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card automatically.
card. You can view the stored images, one at a time,
1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of Images”.
much like flipping through a photo album.
2 Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback.
● If you press 3 during Auto Playback, files are displayed
in descending order.
Power Switch
Lock Button
MMENU/VOL.
● If you press 5 during Auto Playback, files are displayed
in ascending order.
3
8
3 To end Auto Playback, press 8.
To display the next
image
To display the
previous image
VIDEO/
MEMORY
Normal Playback
100-0014
100-0013
100-0015
Auto Playback
INFO
INDEX
5
Index Playback Of Files
card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to
locate a particular file you want.
4/9
1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 10)
1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of Images”.
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
2 Press INDEX. The Index
Selected file
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
● A stored image is displayed.
Screen appears.
2
5
8
3
1
4
7
3 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to move the frame to the
desired file.
● Press 3 to display the previous
page. Press 5 to display the
next page.
6
9
4 Press 3 to display the previous file. Press 5 to
display the next file.
● Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed file.
(੬ pg. 21)
● You can also look for the desired file using Index Screen.
Index number
4 Press the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel in. The selected file is
displayed.
● Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed file.
(੬ pg. 21)
(See the right column)
● You can turn off the on-screen playback display. (੬ pg. 21)
NOTES:
● Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a low-
numbered one, this will not overwrite an existing image,
because new images are automatically stored after the last-
recorded one.
● Images shot in a file size other than “640 x 480”,
“1024 x 768”, “1280 x 960” and “1600 x 1200” with another
devices will be displayed thumbnail images. These
thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC.
● Images shot with devices (such as JVC GR-DVM70) that
are not compatible with DCF cannot be viewed with this
camcorder; “UNSUPPORTED FILE!” will be displayed.
Playback Zoom
Available only with the remote control (provided).
(੬ pg. 16)
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Viewing File Information
You can get the relevant file information by pressing the
Removing On-Screen Display
1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of Images”
INFO Button during normal playback or Index Playback.
(੬ pg. 20).
FOLDER: Folder name (੬ pg. 24)
2 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen
FILE: File name (੬ pg. 24)
appears.
FOLDER
F I LE
: 1 0 0 JVCGR
: DVC0 0 0 1 0
DATE: Date the file was made
SIZE: Image size
QUALITY: Picture quality
PROTECT: When set to “ON”, the
file is protected from accidental
erasure. (੬ pg. 22)
04
DATE
:OCT 03
3 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select “DISPLAY”,
S I ZE
QUAL I TY : F I NE
PROTECT : OFF
: 1 0 2 4X7 6 8
and press it. The Sub Menu appears.
4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select “OFF”, and
press it. The operation mode indicator, folder/file number
and battery indicator (
) disappear.
● To display the indicators again, select “ON”.
● Press the INFO Button again to close the Information
Screen.
Operation mode indicator
Folder/file number
NOTE:
With images shot with other devices or processed on a PC,
“QUALITY: – – –” will be displayed.
100-0013
MENU
D I SPLAY OFF
ON
Battery indicator
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To remove protection from all files stored in the
memory card
Protecting Files
The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select
“CANC.ALL”, and press it. The PROTECT screen
appears.
of files.
1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 10)
7 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
“EXECUTE”, and press it.
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
● A stored file is displayed.
● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
Deleting Files
Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time
4 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
5 Make sure “PROTECT” is
or all at once.
MENU
selected, and press the MMENU/
PROTECT
Power Switch
DELETE
VOL. Wheel in. The Sub Menu
appears.
DPOF
NO . RESET
MMENU/VOL.
FORMAT
BR IGHT
To protect the currently
END
Lock Button
displayed file
3
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “CURRENT”, and
MENU
VIDEO/MEMORY
PROTECT
CURRENT
PROT . ALL
CANC . ALL
press it. The PROTECT screen
appears.
RETURN
7 Press 3 or 5 to select the
desired file.
8 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “EXECUTE”, and
press it.
PROTECT
● To cancel protection, select
“RETURN”.
● Repeat steps 7 and 8 for all files
you want to protect.
PROTECTED
RETURN
5
1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 10)
To protect all files stored in the memory card
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select
appears.
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
● A stored file is displayed.
7 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select
“EXECUTE”, and press it.
● To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.
4 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
NOTES:
● If the “
” mark appears, the currently displayed file is
5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select “DELETE”,
protected.
and press it. The Sub Menu appears.
● When the memory card is initialized or corrupted, even
protected files are deleted. If you do not want to lose
important files, transfer them to a PC and save them.
To delete the currently displayed file
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “CURRENT”, and
MENU
To Remove Protection
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 5 in
“Protecting Files”.
press it. The DELETE screen
DELETE
CURRENT
ALL
appears.
RETURN
7 Press 3 or 5 to select the
desired file.
To remove protection from the currently displayed
file
8 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “EXECUTE”, and
press it.
● To cancel deletion, select
“RETURN”.
DELETE
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select
“CURRENT”, and press it. The PROTECT screen
appears.
DELETE?
EXECUTE
RETURN
7 Press 3 or 5 to select the desired file.
● Repeat steps 7 and 8 for all files
you want to delete.
8 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select
“EXECUTE”, and press it.
NOTE:
If the “
● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
● Repeat steps 7 and 8 for all files you want to remove
protection.
” mark appears, the selected file is protected and
cannot be deleted.
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To delete all files stored in the memory card
To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of
Prints
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select “ALL”, and
press it. The DELETE screen appears.
1 Perform steps 1 – 5 in “To Print All Still Images (One
Print For Each)”.
“EXECUTE”, and press it.
● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.
2 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel
DPOF
to select “CURRENT”, and press it.
NOTES:
The DPOF screen appears.
● Protected files (੬ pg. 22) cannot be deleted. To delete
them, remove protection first.
SHEETS
3 Press 3 or 5 to select the
● Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored. Check files
before deleting.
0 0
desired file.
RETURN
4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel
CAUTION:
to select the number indication (00), and press it.
Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory
card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted
during deletion. If the memory card becomes corrupted,
initialize it. (੬ pg. 24)
DPOF
rotating the MMENU/VOL. Wheel
towards “+” to increase number, or
towards “–” to decrease the
SHEETS
number, and press it.
0 5
● Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the
desired number of prints.
● The number of prints can be set up to 15.
● To correct the number of prints, select the image again and
change the number.
This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital
Print Order Format) standard in order to support future
systems such as automatic printing. You can select one
of the 2 print information settings for images stored in the
memory card: “To Print All Still Images (One Print For
Each)” or “To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number
Of Prints”.
DPOF
to select “RETURN”, and press it.
The “SAVE?” appears.
● If you did not change any settings in
SAVE?
step 3 through 5, the Menu Screen
reappears.
EXECUTE
CANCEL
7 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel
to select “EXECUTE” to save the setting you have just
made, and press it.
NOTES:
● If you load a memory card already set as shown below in a
printer compatible with DPOF, it will make prints of the
selected still images automatically.
● To cancel selection, select “CANCEL”.
● To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them to a
memory card. (੬ pg. 19)
To Reset The Number Of Prints
1 Perform steps 1 – 5 in “To Print All Still Images (One
To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)
Print For Each)”.
1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 10)
2 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select “RESET”,
and press it. The DPOF screen appears.
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select
“EXECUTE”, and press it. The normal playback screen
appears.
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
● A stored file is displayed.
● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
● The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still images.
4 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
CAUTION:
5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel
While performing the above, never disconnect power, as this
may cause the memory card to be corrupted.
to select “DPOF”, and press it. The
MENU
Sub Menu appears.
DPOF
CURRENT
ALL
RESET
1
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel
to select “ALL 1”, and press it. The
DPOF screen appears.
RETURN
7 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel
to select “EXECUTE”, and press it.
The normal playback screen
appears.
DPOF
ALL1?
● To cancel selection, select
“RETURN”.
EXECUTE
RETURN
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Resetting The File Name
Initializing A Memory Card
By resetting the file name, a new folder will be made. The You can initialize a memory card anytime.
new files you are going to make will be stored in the new After initializing, all files and data stored in the memory
folder. It is convenient to separate the new files from
previously made files.
card, including those which have been protected, are
cleared.
1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 10)
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
● A stored file is displayed.
3 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 12)
4 Press the MMENU/VOL.
MENU
4 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen
Wheel in. The Menu Screen
PROTECT
DELETE
appears.
appears.
DPOF
NO . RESET
FORMAT
D I SPLAY
BR I GHT
END
5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select “NO.
RESET”, and press it. The NO. RESET screen appears.
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select
“EXECUTE”, and press it. The new folder (such as
“101JVCGR”) will be made and the file name of the next
shot starts from DVC00001.
FORMAT
5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “FORMAT”, and
ERASE ALL
EX I ST I NG DATA?
press it. The FORMAT screen
appears.
Folder and File names
EXECUTE
RETURN
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Each time shooting takes place, a file name is made
using a number which is larger by one than the largest
number of the file names which are in use. Even if you
delete an image or video clip file with a number in the
middle of range, the number will not be used for a new
shot; a gap will remain in the numerical sequence. If the
file name reaches DVC09999, a new folder (such as
“101JVCGR”) will be made and the file name will start
again from DVC00001.
Wheel to select “EXECUTE”, and
press it. The memory card is
initialized.
● When initialization is finished, “NO IMAGES STORED”
appears.
● To cancel initialization, select “RETURN”.
CAUTION:
Do not perform any other operation (such as turning off the
camcorder) during initialization. Also, be sure to use the
provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted
if the battery becomes exhausted during initialization. If the
memory card becomes corrupted initialize it.
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Menus without Sub Menus
Changing The Menu Settings
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-
screen menu system that simplifies many of the more
detailed camcorder settings. (੬ pg. 26 – 28)
v WIPE/FADER (੬ pg. 30)
r PROGRAM AE (੬ pg. 30)
p EXPOSURE (੬ pg. 32)
u W. BALANCE (੬ pg. 33)
Selected menu icon
blinks.
Selected
parameter
PROGRAM AE
1) Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select the desired
parameter.
● Example: r PROGRAM AE
Menu
2) Press the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel in. Selection is complete.
The Menu Screen returns.
MMENU/VOL.
SHUTTER
Power Switch
Lock Button
MONOTONE
menus.
3) Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in again. The Menu
Screen closes.
Menus with Sub Menus
m CAMERA (੬ pg. 26)
q MANUAL (੬ pg. 26)
n CAMERA DISPLAY
Selected menu icon
blinks.
Selected function
VIDEO/MEMORY
CAMERA
REC MODE
–
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch and the Power
o DSC (੬ pg. 27)
SOUND MODE– 1 2b i
t
ZOOM
SNAP MODE
GA I N UP
–
–
–
4 0 x
Switch as follows.
t VIDEO (੬ pg. 28)
FULL
AUTO
A
n VIDEO DISPLAY (੬ pg. 28)
1) Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select the desired
function, and press it. The Sub
Menu appears.
● Example: m CAMERA Menu
2) Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select the desired
parameter.
3) Press the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel in. Selection is complete.
● Repeat the procedure if you wish
to set other function menus.
4) Press the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel in. The Menu Screen
returns.
● Repeat the procedure if you wish
to set other function menus.
5) Press the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel in again. The Menu
Screen closes.
For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:
● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO” or
“MEMORY”.
● Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock
Button located on the switch.
RETURN
Sub Menu
CAMERA
REC MODE
For Video Playback Menus:
–
● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
● Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch.
● For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to “D.S.C. PLAYBACK”
(੬ pg. 20).
RETURN
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 12)
CAMERA
REC MODE
–
SOUND MODE– 1 2b i
t
3 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen
ZOOM
SNAP MODE
GA I N UP
–
–
–
4 0 x
appears.
FULL
AUTO
A
4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select the desired
function, and press it. The selected function menu
appears.
Screen for Video and D.S.C. Screen for Video Playback
Recording Menu
RETURN
Menu
WI PE / FADER
OFF
FADER–WH I TE
FADER–BLACK
FADER–B .W
WI PE–CORNER
WI PE–WI NDOW
WI PE–SL I DE
WI PE–DOOR
WI PE–SCROLL
WI PE–SHUTTER
V I DEO
SOUND MODE– STEREO
NARRAT I ON
REC MODE
–
–
OFF
COPY– OFF
S / AV I NPUT
–
OFF
RETURN
5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected
function.
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Recording Menus
GAIN UP
OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture
brightness adjustment.
[AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the
image is bright.
CAMERA
The “m” settings are effective when the Power Switch is
set to both “A” and “M”. However, the menu settings can
be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “M”.
[ ] = Factory-preset
AUTO
: The shutter speed is automatically
adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at
slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the
AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth
or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While
REC MODE
the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “
is displayed.
”
[SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode
LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5 times
the recording time.
MANUAL
NOTES:
The “q” settings are effective only when the Power
Switch is set to “M”.
[ ] = Factory-preset
● Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 37) and Insert Editing (੬ pg. 37) are
possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode.
● If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will
be blurred at the switching point.
DIS
● 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.
OFF: Disables the function.
[ON
]: To compensate for unstable images caused
by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.
NOTES:
SOUND MODE
● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is
excessive, or under the following conditions:
• When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.
• When shooting dark or dim subjects.
[12 bit]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on four
separate channels, and is recommended for use when
performing Audio Dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz
mode of previous models)
16 bit: Enables video recording of stereo sound on two
separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of
previous models)
• When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.
• When shooting scenes with movement in various
directions.
• When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.
● Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on
a tripod.
ZOOM
● The “
” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer
10X: When set to “10X” while using digital zoom, the
zoom magnification will reset to “10X” since digital zoom
will be disengaged.
cannot be used.
TELE MACRO
[40X]*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally
processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible
from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 40X
digital magnification.
700X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally
processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible
from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 700X
digital magnification.
[OFF]: Disables the function.
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 1 m (3.3 ft) to the subject, the
lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting.
possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm (2 ft).
NOTE:
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to
“VIDEO”.
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of
focus.
SNAP MODE
WIDE MODE
[FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame
PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode
FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame
[OFF]: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For
playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio.
CINEMA* : Inserts black bands at the top and bottom
of the screen. The
indicator appears. During playback
on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and
bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio
becomes 16:9. When using this mode, refer to your wide-
screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/
recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black
bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen
and the image appears like a letter boxed 16:9 movie.
SQUEEZE* : For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio
of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen
[FULL]
PIN-UP
FRAME
For details on the procedure, refer to “Snapshot (For
Video Recording)” (੬ pg. 31).
without distortion. The
indicator appears. When using
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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.
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to
“VIDEO”.
FINDER: The image is displayed in the viewfinder when
the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is
opened.
CAM RESET
RETURN: Does not reset all settings to the factory-
preset.
WIND CUT
[OFF]: Disengages the function.
ON
“
: Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The
” indicator appears. The quality of the sound will
CAMERA DISPLAY
change. This is normal.
● The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are effective even
settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set
to “M”.
● The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are effective only
for shooting except “BRIGHT”.
SYSTEM
The “s” functions which are set when the Power Switch
set to “PLAY”.
[ ] = Factory-preset
[ ] = Factory-preset
BRIGHT
BEEP
੬ pg. 9, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”
OFF: Turns off sounds when performing any operations.
It also deactivates the shutter sound effect, however the
shutter sound is recorded onto the tape during Snapshot
for Video Recording (੬ pg. 31).
BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned on or
off, and at the beginning and end of recording. It also
activates the shutter sound effect. (੬ pg. 18, 31)
[MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when
any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter
sound effect. (੬ pg. 18, 31)
ON SCREEN
LCD: Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date,
time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV
screen.
[LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorder’s display appear on
DATE/TIME
REMOTE
[AUTO]: Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds
when the Power Switch is set from “OFF” to “A” or “M”.
ON: The date/time is always displayed.
● The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing
the DISPLAY Button on the remote control. (੬ pg. 17, 34)
OFF: Disables the remote control operations.
[ON]: Enables the remote control operations.
DEMO MODE
OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take place.
[ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as Program
AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm
how these functions operate. Demonstration starts in the
following cases:
TIME CODE
[OFF]: Time code is not displayed.
ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the
connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during
recording. (੬ pg. 13)
● When the Menu Screen is closed after “DEMO MODE” is
turned “ON”.
CLOCK ADJ.
● With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no operation for
about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”.
Performing any operation during the demonstration stops
the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is
performed for more than 3 minutes after that, the
demonstration will resume.
DSC
[ ] = Factory-preset
QUALITY
NOTES:
● If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot
be turned on.
[FINE] / STANDARD
The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match
your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available:
● “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power
is turned off.
● If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be
available. After viewing demo, set to “OFF”.
FINE (
) and STANDARD (
) (in order of quality).
NOTE:
The number of storable images depends on the selected
picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in
the images and the type of memory card being used.
(੬ pg. 18)
PRIORITY
[LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when
the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is
opened.
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IMAGE SIZE
REC MODE
[SP] / LP
640 x 480 / 1024 x 768 / [1280 x 960] / 1600 x 1200
The Image Size mode can be selected to best match
your needs. (੬ pg. 18)
Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP)
depending on your preference. It is recommended you
use “REC MODE” in VIDEO Menu when using this
camcorder as a recorder during dubbing. (੬ pg. 34, 35)
NOTE:
The settings can be changed only when the VIDEO/
MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
NOTE:
“REC MODE” can be set when the Power Switch is set to
“PLAY” or “M”.
REC SELECT
COPY
[
]: When Snapshot recording is performed with the
[OFF]: When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed during
tape playback, the playback image pauses and normal
playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds.
(The still image is not recorded.)
ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a
memory card. (੬ pg. 19)
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to “VIDEO”, still images are
recorded only onto the tape.
/
: When Snapshot recording is performed
with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to “VIDEO”, still
images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in
the memory card (640 x 480 pixels). In this mode, the
applicable to memory card recording.
S/AV INPUT
[OFF]: Disables audio/video signal input from the AV and
S-Video connectors. (੬ pg. 34)
ON: Enables audio/video signal input from the AV and S-
Video connectors. (੬ pg. 34)
Playback Menus
VIDEO
SYSTEM
[ ] = Factory-preset
Each setting is linked with “s”, which appears when the
Power Switch is set to “M”. (੬ pg. 25)
● The parameters are the same as in the description on
page 27.
SOUND MODE and NARRATION
During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound
mode in which the recording was made, and plays the
sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your
playback picture. According to the menu access
explanation on page 25, select “SOUND MODE” or
“NARRATION” from the Menu Screen and set it to the
desired parameter.
[ ] = Factory-preset
BEEP
OFF / BEEP / [MELODY]
OFF / [ON]
REMOTE
DEMO MODE
PRIORITY
CAM RESET
OFF / [ON]
SOUND MODE
[STEREO
[LCD] / FINDER
channels in stereo.
EXECUTE / RETURN
SOUND L : Sound from the “L” channel is output.
SOUND R : Sound from the “R” channel is output.
VIDEO DISPLAY
NARRATION
The “n” (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective only for
video playback except “BRIGHT”.
● The parameters (except “OFF” in ON SCREEN settings)
are the same as in the description on page 27.
[ ] = Factory-preset
[OFF]: Original sound is output on both “L” and “R”
channels in stereo.
ON: Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R”
channels in stereo.
MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and
output in stereo on both “L” and “R” channels.
BRIGHT
੬ pg. 9, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”
NOTES:
● You can also use AUDIO button on the provided remote
control (੬ pg. 15) to change the output sound (without
having to access the Playback Menu).
ON SCREEN
When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display disappears.
DATE/TIME [OFF] / AUTO / ON
OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV
● The “SOUND MODE” setting is available for both 12-bit and
16-bit sound. (In previous models’ functions, “12-bit” is
called “32 kHz” and “16-bit” is called “48 kHz”.)
● The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the
recording was made during fast-forward or rewind. During
playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left
corner.
When set to “AUTO”, the date/time are displayed in the
following cases:
● When playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/
time when scenes are recorded.
● When the date is changed during playback.
TIME CODE
[OFF] / ON
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SNAPSHOT
Power Switch
Lock Button
Night Alive
Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they
would be under good natural lighting. Although the
recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is
strobing due to the slow shutter speed.
Recording Start/Stop
Button
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch.
3 Press NIGHT so that the Night-Alive indicator “
”
appears.
● The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to
LIGHT
30 times sensitivity.
● “ ” appears beside “
” while the shutter speed is being
automatically adjusted.
NIGHT
To deactivate Night-Alive
Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Alive indicator
disappears.
White LED Light
NOTES:
● During Night-Alive, the following functions or settings
cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out:
• Some modes of “Program AE With Special Effects”
(੬ pg. 30).
• “GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu. (੬ pg. 26)
• “DIS” in MANUAL Menu. (੬ pg. 26)
White LED Light
White LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in
the dark place during video recording or D.S.C. shooting.
● During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder
into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended.
1 Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the setting.
OFF: Turns off the light.
ON: The light is on always. (
appears.)
AUTO: The light turns on automatically when dark.
appears.)
(
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start video
recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a still image.
NOTES:
● Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to eyes.
● If the light does not reach the subject, the Night-Alive
function will be activated, and makes it possible to shoot
the subject brighter.
● There is a difference in the brightness of the images shot
between the centre area which is illuminated by the LED
Light and the surrounding areas (which will be darker).
● Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter speed when
the White LED Light setting is “ON”, they will appear slightly
blurred.
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WIPE–CORNER: Wipe in on a black screen from
the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from
lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.
SNAPSHOT Button
MMENU/VOL.
WIPE–WINDOW: The scene starts in the center of
a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or
comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the
center.
Power Switch
Lock Button
WIPE–SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out
from left to right.
WIPE–DOOR: Wipe in as the two halves of a black
screen open to the left and right, revealing the scene, or
wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and
right to cover the scene.
WIPE–SCROLL: The scene wipes in from the
bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out from top
to bottom, leaving a black screen.
WIPE–SHUTTER: Wipe in from the center of a
black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe out from
the top and bottom toward the center leaving a black
screen.
VIDEO/MEMORY
Wipe Or Fader Effects
IMPORTANT:
Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes
of Program AE with special effects. (See the right column) If
an unusable Wipe/Fader Effect is selected, its indicator blinks
in blue or goes out.
IMPORTANT:
Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be
used with certain Wipe/Fader effects. (See the left column) If
an unusable mode is selected, the indicator of Program AE
with Special Effects blinks or goes out.
These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.
Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the
next.
Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or
stopped.
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 12)
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
3 Set “r” to the desired mode. (੬ pg. 25)
● The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected
effect is activated.
2 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch.
● The selected effect indicator appears.
3 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 12)
To deactivate the selected effect
Select “OFF” in step 3. The effect indicator disappears.
4 Set “v” to the desired mode. (੬ pg. 25)
● The WIPE/FADER menu disappears and the effect is
reserved.
NOTES:
● Program AE with special effects can be changed during
recording or during Record-Standby.
● Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be
used during Night-Alive.
● The selected effect indicator appears.
5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the
Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.
To deactivate the selected effect
Select “OFF” in step 4. The effect indicator disappears.
PROGRAM AE
NOTE:
OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)
You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and
holding the Recording Start/Stop Button.
SHUTTER 1/60: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/
60th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when
shooting a TV screen become narrower.
SHUTTER 1/100: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/
100th of a second. The flickering that occurs when
shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp
is reduced.
WIPE/FADER
OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)
FADER–WHITE: Fade in or out with a white
screen.
FADER–BLACK: Fade in or out with a black
screen.
FADER–B.W: Fade in to a color screen from a
black and white screen, or fade out from color to black
and white.
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● When “WIDE MODE” is set to “SQUEEZE
” (੬ pg. 26),
SPORTS
the “O” indication blinks in blue and Snapshot recording
becomes impossible.
● If Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 30) is engaged,
certain modes of Program AE with special effects are
disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the
icon blinks.
● If SNAPSHOT is pressed when “DIS” is set to “ON”
(੬ pg. 26), the Stabilizer will be disabled.
This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured
one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion
playback. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the
picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good
lighting conditions.
SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may
otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely
bright surroundings such as in the snow.
when “
COPY” is set to “OFF” in VIDEO Menu.
(੬ pg. 28) However, the shutter sound is not heard.
● During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the
viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is no
effect in the recorded image.
● When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the shutter
sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded
onto the tape.
SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects that may
otherwise appear too bright when shooting under
extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.
NOTE:
“SPOTLIGHT” has the same effect as –3 with the exposure
control. (੬ pg. 32)
TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more
natural. White Balance (੬ pg. 33) is automatically set to
Motor Drive Mode
“
”, but can be changed to your desired setting. When
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an
effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still
images: approx. 1 second)
Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts
the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less
than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.
● The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC SELECT” is
set to “
/
”. (੬ pg. 28)
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like
old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a
classic look.
MONOTONE: Like classic black and white films,
your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the
Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic film” effect.
CLASSIC FILM*: Gives recorded scenes a strobe
effect.
STROBE*: Your recording looks like a series of
consecutive snapshots.
“VIDEO”.
Auto Focus
The camcorder’s Full Range AF
system offers continuous shooting
ability from close-up (as close as
approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to
infinity.
However, correct focus may not be
obtainable in the situations listed
below (in these cases perform
“Manual Focus”):
Focus detection zone
● When two subjects overlap in the
same scene.
● When illumination is low.*
● When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness
and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall, or a clear,
blue sky.*
the viewfinder.*
Snapshot (For Video Recording)
This feature lets you record still images that look like
photographs onto a tape.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
2 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch.
● When the scene contains minute patterns or identical
patterns that are regularly repeated.
● When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting
3 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 12)
4 Set “SNAP MODE” to the desired mode.
(੬ pg. 25, 26)
● When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.
* The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking:
,
5 Press SNAPSHOT.
,
and
● There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.
● The “O” indication appears and a still image will be
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-
enters the Record-Standby mode.
NOTES:
● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not
possible. Keep the lens clean. (੬ pg. 48) When
condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to
dry naturally.
● You can perform Snapshot also during recording. A still
image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the
normal recording resumes.
● Regardless of the Power Switch position (“A” or “M”),
Snapshot recording takes place using the selected
Snapshot mode.
● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first.
(੬ pg. 12) If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the
camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the
distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will
not occur when “TELE MACRO” is set to “ON”. (੬ pg. 26)
NOTES:
● To remove the shutter sound, refer to “BEEP” on page 27.
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1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the
MMENU/VOL.
SNAPSHOT
Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 12)
FOCUS
3 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select
“p (EXPOSURE)”, and press it.
5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select “MANUAL”,
● The exposure control indicator appears.
6 To brighten the image, rotate the MMENU/VOL.
MMENU/VOL. Wheel towards “–”. (maximum 6)
● +3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight
compensation. (੬ pg. 33)
Lock Button
Power Switch
● –3 exposure has the same effect as when “r” is set to
“SPOTLIGHT”. (੬ pg. 31)
7 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. Exposure
Manual Focus
adjustment is complete.
To return to automatic exposure control
Select “AUTO” in step 5. Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.
NOTE:
If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have
performed “Viewfinder Adjustment” (੬ pg. 9).
NOTES:
● You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same
time when “r” is set to “SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW”
(੬ pg. 30), or with the backlight compensation. (੬ pg. 33)
● If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in
brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”. (੬ pg. 25, 26)
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”
While focusing on a
while pressing down the Lock
Button located on the switch.
further subject
2 Press FOCUS. The manual
focus indicator appears.
3 To focus on a further subject,
rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel
towards “+”. The “ ” indicator
appears and blinks.
Iris Lock
Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well-
lit environments to keep too much light from entering,
and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light.
Use this function in the following situations:
● When shooting a moving subject.
● When the distance to the subject changes (so its size in the
LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as when the
subject is backing away.
Manual focus indicator
To focus on a nearer subject,
rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel
towards “–”. The “ ” indicator
appears and blinks.
While focusing on a
nearer subject
To reset to Auto Focus
Press FOCUS twice or set the
Power Switch to “A”.
If FOCUS is pressed once, the
camcorder will enter the focus
adjustment mode again.
● When shooting on a reflective natural background such as
at the beach or when skiing.
● When shooting objects under a spotlight.
● When zooming.
Manual focus indicator When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even
when the subject moves away from you, the image will
not darken or brighten.
NOTES:
● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position
when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in on a
subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images
cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth-
of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.
“Exposure Control” (੬ pg. 32).
6 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor
or the viewfinder, then press and hold the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator
and the “ ” indication appear.
● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or
closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.
7 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel
in. The “ ” indication changes to
Exposure Control
“
” and the iris is locked.
3
To return to automatic iris
control
Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel
to select “AUTO”, then press it in
step 5. Or, set the Power Switch to
“A”.
Manual exposure control is recommended in the
following situations:
● When shooting using reverse lighting or when the
background is too bright.
● When shooting on a reflective natural background such as
at the beach or when skiing.
● When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright.
Iris Lock Indicator
● The exposure control indicator and “ ” disappear.
FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN
To lock the exposure control and the iris
After step 5 of “Exposure Control”, adjust the exposure
by rotating the MMENU/VOL. Wheel. Then lock the iris in
steps 6 and 7 of “Iris Lock”. For automatic locking, rotate
the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select “AUTO”, then press it
in step 5. The exposure control and the iris become
automatic.
Manual White Balance Adjustment
Adjust the white balance
manually when shooting
under various types of
lighting.
1 Set the Power Switch to
“M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on
Backlight Compensation
White paper
the switch.
Backlight compensation
brightens the subject quickly.
Press BACKLIGHT. The
indicator is displayed and the
subject is brightened. If
pressed again,
disappears and the
brightness returns to the
previous level.
● Using the BACKLIGHT
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 12)
3 Set “u” to “MWB”. (੬ pg. 25)
● The
indication blinks slowly.
4 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.
BACKLIGHT Button
5 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in until
begins
blinking rapidly.
● When the setting is completed,
resumes normal
Button may cause the light around the subject to become
too bright and the subject to become white.
● Backlight compensations is also available when the Power
Switch is set to “A”.
blinking.
Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator
is displayed.
NOTES:
White Balance Adjustment
such a case, adjust focus manually. (੬ pg. 32)
● A subject can be shot under various types of lighting
conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.).
Because the color temperature is different depending on
the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the
white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural
result.
The white balance that refers to the correctness of color
reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance
is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced.
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.
However, more advanced camcorder operators control
this function manually to achieve a more professional
color/tint reproduction.
● Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is
retained even if the power is turned off or the battery
removed.
To change the setting
Set “u” to the desired mode. (੬ pg. 25)
● The selected mode indicator except “AUTO” appears.
[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically.
shooting under various types of lighting. (੬ “Manual
White Balance Adjustment”)
FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.
CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.
HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of lighting
is used.
[ ] = Factory-preset
To return to automatic white balance
Set “u” to “AUTO”. (੬ pg. 25)
Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.
NOTE:
White balance cannot be used when “r” is set to “SEPIA” or
“MONOTONE”. (੬ pg. 31)
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● As the camcorder starts to play your footage, it will appear
channel for dubbing purposes.
Dubbing To Or From A VCR
recorded onto the new tape.
To choose whether or not the following displays appear
on the connected TV
• Date/time
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.
(੬ pg. 25, 28) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control
to turn on/off the date indication.
• Time code
Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”. (੬ pg. 25, 28)
• Indications other than date/time and time code
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
(੬ pg. 25, 28)
To AV
To S
Audio/Video
cable
(provided)
S-Video cable
(optional)
To use this camcorder as a recorder
1) Perform steps 1 to 3 in “To use this camcorder as a
player”.
2) Set “S/AV INPUT” to “ON”. (੬ pg. 25, 28)
3) Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (੬ pg. 25, 26)
4) Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.
5) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage the
1
2
3
4
Record-Pause mode. The “
” indication appears
A/V.IN
TV
on the screen.
6) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording. The T indication rotates.
7) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop
recording. The T indication stops rotating.
VCR
A White to AUDIO L IN or OUT
B Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT
C Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT
D To S-VIDEO IN or OUT*
NOTES:
● After dubbing, set “S/AV INPUT” back to “OFF”.
● Analog signals can be converted to digital signals with this
procedure.
● It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.
*
Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN/OUT
connector. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the
yellow video cable.
To use this camcorder as a player
1 Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and
the VCR. Also refer to page 17.
2 Set the camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
“VIDEO”.
3 Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY” while
4 Turn on the VCR’s power.
5 Insert the source cassette in the camcorder.
6 Insert the recording cassette in the VCR.
7 Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.
● Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR.
8 Press 4/9 on the camcorder to start playback of the
source tape.
9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage the
VCR’s Record mode.
10 To pause dubbing, engage the VCR’s Record-
Pause mode and press 4/9 on the camcorder.
11 Repeat steps 8 – 10 for additional editing. Stop the
VCR and camcorder.
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power
supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 7)
NOTES:
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit
Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital
Dubbing)
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the
camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV
connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if
any image or sound deterioration.
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power
supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 7)
● If the remote control is used when both the player and
recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the
buttons on both units.
● If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the
player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an
unusual image is not dubbed.
● Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,
sometimes the image may not appear in step 9. If this
occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.
● If “Playback Zoom” (੬ pg. 16) or “Playback Special Effects”
(੬ pg. 16) is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed during
playback, only the original playback image recorded on the
tape is output from the DV IN/OUT connector.
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional
JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.
To use this camcorder as a recorder
1) Perform steps 1 to 4 in “To use this camcorder as a
player”.
To DV IN/OUT
3) Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.
4) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage the
Record-Pause mode.
● The “
” indication appears on the screen.
DV. IN
5) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording. The T indication rotates.
DV cable
(optional)
Core filter
6) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop
recording. The T indication stops rotating.
NOTES:
● If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor, set “S/AV
INPUT” to “OFF”. (੬ pg. 25, 28)
To DV IN/OUT
● Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded
on the original tape, regardless of the current “SOUND
MODE” setting. (੬ pg. 26)
Video unit equipped
with DV connector
To use this camcorder as a player
1 Make sure all units are turned off.
2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with
a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the
illustration.
3 Set this camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
“VIDEO”.
4 Set this camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
5 Turn on the video unit’s power.
6 Insert the source cassette in this camcorder.
7 Insert the recording cassette in the video unit.
8 Press 4/9 on this camcorder to start playback of the
source cassette.
9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage the
video unit’s Record mode.
10 To pause dubbing, engage the video unit’s Record-
Pause mode and press 4/9 on this camcorder.
11 Repeat steps 8 – 10 for additional editing. Stop the
video unit and camcorder.
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Connection To A Personal Computer
[A] Using USB cable
It is possible to do the following things:
● Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC.
● Transfer still/moving images recorded on a tape to a
PC.
[A] Using USB cable
[B] Using DV cable
OR
● Capture still/moving images in real-time.
● Use this camcorder as a WebCam.
[B] Using DV cable
It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC
with a DV connector by using the provided software,
software equipped with the PC or commercially available
software.
To USB
To DV IN/OUT
NOTES:
● Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB
CONNECTION GUIDE” for the installation of the bundled
software and drivers.
● The software operation manual is provided as PDF file on
the CD-ROM.
Core filter
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power
supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 7)
● Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable
simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the
cable you wish to use to the camcorder.
USB cable
(provided)
DV cable (optional)
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional
JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending
on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC.
● If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is
not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode.
● The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC.
● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software.
● The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV
connector-equipped capture board.
Core filter
To DV
connector
To USB
connector
PC with DV
connector
PC
● The system may not work properly depending on the PC or
capture board you are using.
“USB MODE” and/or “ACCESSING FILES” appears
on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data
in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a
file to the PC.
NEVER disconnect the USB cable while
“ACCESSING FILES” is displayed on the LCD
monitor since this can result in product damage.
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37
Audio Dubbing
Insert Editing
The audio track can be customized only when recorded
in the 12-bit and SP modes. (੬ pg. 26)
● Use the provided remote control.
tape, replacing a section of the original recording with
minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. The
original audio remains unchanged.
● Use the provided remote control.
NOTES:
Stereo Microphone
PAUSE
● Before performing the following steps, make sure that
“TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (੬ pg. 25, 28)
● Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP
mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
START/
STOP
● To perform Insert Editing while watching in the television,
make connections. (੬ pg. 17)
REW
1 Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and
press PAUSE (9). Confirm the time code at this point.
(੬ pg. 13)
PLAY
A.DUB
INSERT
STOP
2 Press REW (3) until the Edit-In point is located,
Speaker
3 Press and hold INSERT (I) on the remote control,
then press PAUSE (9). The “9I” indicator and the Time
Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters
Insert-Pause mode.
1 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing
will start, then press PAUSE (9).
2 While holding A. DUB (D) on the remote control,
press PAUSE (9). The “9D” and “MIC” indicators
appear.
4 Press START/STOP to begin editing.
● Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1.
resume editing.
3 Press PLAY (U), then begin “narrating”. Speak into
the microphone.
● To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (9).
5 To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then
4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (9), then STOP
STOP (8).
(8).
NOTES:
To hear the dubbed sound during playback
Set “NARRATION” to “ON” or “MIX”. (੬ pg. 25, 28)
● Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 30) can be used to
spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing.
● During Insert Editing, the date and time information
changes.
NOTES:
● When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-bit, the
old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.
be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas.
● If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move the
camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn down
the TV’s volume.
● If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the
tape, the audio and video may be disrupted. Make sure you
only edit recorded areas.
● During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes
recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert Editing
stops. (੬ pg. 43)
● If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in mid-recording and
then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective from
the point where 16-bit recording began.
● During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes
recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded in 16-bit audio
or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops.
● To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television,
make connections. (੬ pg. 17)
● To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to
the camcorder’s AV connector, first set “S/AV INPUT” to
“ON” in VIDEO Menu. (੬ pg. 25, 28)
The “AUX” indication appears instead of “MIC”.
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Power (pg. 6)
VIDEO RECORDING (pg. 11)
● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C
and 35°C (50°F and 95°F). 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) is
the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment
is too cold, charging may be incomplete.
● When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight,
the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use
the viewfinder instead.
● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power
supply is attached.
● Charging time is based on room temperature of 20°C
(68°F).
● There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder
cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force.
● Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.
● Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature ● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
and the status of the battery pack.
● To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC
Adapter near a radio.
● Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it
becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-
ventilated areas.
closing the cassette holder cover.
● When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may
take a few seconds before actual recording starts. The “T”
indicator starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts
recording.
● The following operation stops charging:
• Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”, “A” or “M”.
• Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
• Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.
• Detach the battery from the camcorder.
● Using the optional AA-V40U AC Power Adapter/Charger,
you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery pack
without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as an
AC Adapter.
● The time required to calculate and display the remaining
tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary
according to the type of tape used.
● “TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and
the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5
minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette at its
end is loaded.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette (pg. 10)
● 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 holder cover and try again. If the
cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off
then on again.
● If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder
cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later,
insert it again.
● When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place
to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening
the cassette holder cover.
● Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette
holder recedes 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
holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or
a previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded over)
regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not.
See “Recording From The Middle Of A Tape” (੬ pg. 13).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EN
VIDEO PLAYBACK (pg. 14)
D.S.C. RECORDING (pg. 18)
● Clean the video heads using an optional dry cleaning
cassette when:
• No picture during playback.
• Blocks of noise appear during playback.
For details, ੬ pg. 46.
● If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is
supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off
automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to
“OFF”, then to “PLAY”.
● Even if “DIS” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 26), the Stabilizer will be
disabled.
● If Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 30) is engaged,
certain modes of Program AE with special effects are
disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the
icon blinks.
● If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes when the
Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and power is supplied
from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off
automatically to save power. To perform shooting again,
push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-
open the LCD monitor.
● You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor
with it flipped over and pushed against the camcorder body.
● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:
● The Motor Drive mode (੬ pg. 31) is disabled when the
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
● When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the shutter
sound is not heard from the speaker.
● Still images taken are compliant to DCF (Design rule for
Camera File system). They do not have any compatibility
with devices which are not compliant to DCF.
• When power is supplied from a battery: the “
battery indicator is displayed. (੬ pg. 43)
• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the “
battery indicator does not appear.
● When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound
is not heard from the speaker.
”
”
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If the problem still exists after following the steps below,
please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
During recording, the date/ time does not appear.
● “DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”.
HSet “DATE/TIME” to “ON”. (੬ pg. 25, 27)
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device.
might prevent it from functioning properly. In such
cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery
pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and
then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the
beginning.
During recording, sound cannot be heard.
● This is normal.
The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.
● Certain Wipe/Fader effects, certain modes of Program AE
with special effects, “DIS” and other functions that cannot
be used together are selected at the same time.
HRe-read the sections covering Wipe/Fader effects,
Program AE with special effects and “DIS”. (੬ pg. 25 – 31)
Power
No power is supplied.
● The power is not connected properly.
HConnect the AC Adapter securely. (੬ pg. 7)
● The battery is dead.
HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged one.
(੬ pg. 6, 7)
Digital Zoom does not work.
● 10X optical zoom is selected.
HSet “ZOOM” to “40X” or “700X”. (੬ pg. 26)
● The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
● The LCD monitor is not open fully or the viewfinder is not
pulled out when recording.
HOpen the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder.
Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD
monitor.
The POWER/CHARGE lamp blinks in the Record-
Standby mode.
● White spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may
appear on the LCD monitor. This may occur when the
Night-Alive function is activated during recording and is not
a malfunction.
● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the
camcorder’s power shuts off automatically.
Then, the POWER/CHARGE lamp will blink to indicate for
charging if the battery pack is attached to the camcorder
and its power is supplied from the AC Adapter.
HPush back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and
re-open the LCD monitor to return to the Record-Standby
mode.
Play, Rewind and Fast-Forward functions do not
work.
● The Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”.
HSet the Power Switch to “PLAY”. (੬ pg. 14)
HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Video and D.S.C. Recording
Recording cannot be performed.
The tape is moving, but there is no picture.
● The Power Switch is set to “PLAY” or “OFF”.
HSet the Power Switch to “A” or “M”. (੬ pg. 11, 18)
— For Video Recording —
● Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to its VIDEO
mode.
● The tape’s erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
HSet the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC”. (੬ pg. 10)
● The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
● “TAPE END” appears.
HSet the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video
playback. (੬ pg. 17)
● The cassette holder cover is open.
HClose the cassette holder cover. (੬ pg. 10)
HReplace with new cassette. (੬ pg. 10)
● The cassette holder cover is open.
HClose the cassette holder cover.
— For D.S.C. Recording —
● The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is
no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.
HClean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette.
(੬ pg. 46)
A memory card cannot be played back.
When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light,
vertical lines appear.
● The Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”.
HSet the Power Switch to “PLAY”. (੬ pg. 20)
● The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
● This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is not a
malfunction.
When the screen is under direct sunlight during
shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an
instant.
● This is not a malfunction.
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Advanced features
Other problems
The focus does not adjust automatically.
The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does
not light.
● Focus is set to the Manual mode.
HSet Focus to the Auto mode. (੬ pg. 31)
● The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.
HClean the lens and check the focus again. (੬ pg. 48)
● The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast
was low.
● Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low
temperatures.
HTo protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in
places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F).
(੬ pg. 45)
Snapshot mode cannot be used.
“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.
● The Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) is selected.
● The date/time is not set.
HSet the date/time. (੬ pg. 8)
● The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set
date/time has been erased.
The color of Snapshot looks strange.
● The light source or the subject does not include white. Or
there are various different light sources behind the subject.
HFind a white subject and compose your shot so that it also
appears in the frame. (੬ pg. 18, 31)
There is no picture.
● The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is
activated.
● The camcorder is not getting power, or some other
malfunction exists.
HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone
(MONOTONE). (੬ pg. 25, 31)
HTurn the camcorder’s power off and on again. (੬ pg. 8)
Some functions are not available using the
MENU/VOL. Wheel.
The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.
● Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.
HPress BACKLIGHT. (੬ pg. 33)
● The Power Switch is set to “A”.
The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.
Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted.
● The subject is too bright.
HSet “r” to “SPOTLIGHT”. (੬ pg. 31)
● Files stored in the memory card are protected.
HRemove protection from the files stored in the memory
card and delete them. (੬ pg. 22)
White Balance cannot be activated.
When the image is printed from the printer, a black
bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
● The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is
activated.
HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE)
mode before setting White Balance. (੬ pg. 31)
● This is not a malfunction.
be avoided.
Wipe/Fader effects do not work.
When the camcorder is connected via the DV
connector, the camcorder does not operate.
● The Power Switch is set to “A”.
HSet the Power Switch to “M”. (੬ pg. 8)
● The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power turned
on.
The Black & White Fader does not work.
HTurn the camcorder’s power off and on again, then operate
it.
● The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is
activated.
HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone
(MONOTONE). (੬ pg. 25, 31)
The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.
● The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to
become hot.
Program AE with special effects does not work.
HClose the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch
to “OFF”, and let the unit cool down.
● The Power Switch is set to “A”.
HSet the Power Switch to “M”. (੬ pg. 8)
The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow.
● When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly
sensitive to light when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO”.
HIf you want the lighting to look more natural, set “GAIN UP”
to “AGC” or “OFF”. (੬ pg. 25, 26)
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Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish.
An error indication (E01, E02 or E06) appears.
● In places subject to low temperature, images become dark ● A malfunction of some kind has occured. In this case the
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.
HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor.
(੬ pg. 9, 12)
● When the LCD monitor’s fluorescent light reaches the end
of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark.
HConsult your nearest JVC dealer.
camcorder’s functions become unusable.
H੬ pg. 44.
An error indication (E03 or E04) appears.
● A malfunction of some kind has occured. In this case the
camcorder’s functions become unusable.
H੬ pg. 44.
The remote control does not work.
Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder.
● “REMOTE” is set to “OFF”.
HSet “REMOTE” to “ON”. (੬ pg. 25, 27)
HPoint at the remote sensor. (੬ pg. 15)
● The remote control batteries are exhausted.
HReplace the batteries with fresh ones. (੬ pg. 15)
● The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-
precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots
of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the
LCD monitor or the viewfinder during recording or
playback. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is
not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than
99.99 %)
The indicators and the image color on the LCD
monitor are not clear.
● This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD
monitor is pressed.
The cassette will not load properly.
● The battery’s charge is low.
HInstall a fully charged battery. (੬ pg. 6, 7)
The memory card cannot be removed from the
camcorder.
HPush in the memory card a few more times. (੬ pg. 10)
Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.
● The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is set to
“FINDER”.
(੬ pg. 12, 25, 27)
● The LCD monitor’s brightness setting is too dark.
HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. (੬ pg. 9)
HIf the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open the
monitor fully. (੬ pg. 12)
Images on the LCD monitor are jittery.
● The speaker volume is too great.
HTurn the speaker volume down. (੬ pg. 14)
The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens have
become dirty (ex. fingerprints).
HWipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can
cause damage. (੬ pg. 48) To clean the viewfinder, please
consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Time code does not appear.
● “TIME CODE” is set to “OFF”.
HSet “TIME CODE” to “ON”. (੬ pg. 25, 27, 28)
TROUBLESHOOTING EN
43
Warning Indications
A. DUB ERROR!
<CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE>
<CANNOT DUB ON A 16bit RECORDING>
<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB>
Displays the battery remaining power.
Remaining power level
recorded in the LP mode. (੬ pg. 37)
● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape
recorded in 16-bit audio. (੬ pg. 37)
● Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is pressed
(੬ pg. 37)
High
Exhausted
As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery
indicator blinks.
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off
automatically.
INSERT ERROR!
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion
of a tape. (੬ pg. 37)
Appears when no tape is loaded. (੬ pg. 10)
CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB
INSERT ERROR!
<CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE>
<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB>
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”
while the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and the
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”. (੬ pg. 8)
● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape
recorded in the LP mode. (੬ pg. 37)
● Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control is
pressed when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
(੬ pg. 37)
USE CLEANING CASSETTE
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording.
Use an optional cleaning cassette. (੬ pg. 46)
CONDENSATION, OPERATION PAUSED
PLEASE WAIT
MEMORY IS FULL
Appears when the memory card’s memory is full and
shooting is not possible.
Appears if condensation occurs. (The two indications
above swiches alternately every 3 seconds.) When this
indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour until
condensation disappears.
COPYING FAILED
while this camcorder is being used as a recorder.
● Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a
tape to a memory card (as digital stills):
• when no memory card is loaded.
• when the memory card’s memory is full.
• when the memory card is not formatted.
• when a write-protected SD Memory Card is loaded.
(੬ pg. 19)
TAPE!
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/
Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the
Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and the VIDEO/
MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
TAPE END
MEMORY CARD!
Appears when the tape ends during recording or
playback. (੬ pg. 38)
Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you
attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a
memory card.
SET DATE/TIME!
● Appears when the date/time is not set. (੬ pg. 8)
● Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is
discharged and the previously set date/time is erased.
(੬ pg. 8)
PLEASE FORMAT
Appears when there is a problem with a memory card
and its memory is corrupt, or it has not been initialized.
Initialize the memory card. (੬ pg. 24)
LENS CAP
NO IMAGES STORED
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens
cap is attached.
Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory
card when you attempt memory card playback.
A. DUB ERROR!
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion
of a tape. (੬ pg. 37)
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CARD ERROR!
Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the
loaded memory card. Remove the memory card once
and insert it again. Repeat these procedures until no
indication appears. If the indication still appears, the
memory card is corrupted.
UNSUPPORTED FILE!
Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible
with DCF or a file with a size that is not compatible with
this camcorder.
CHECK CARD’S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH
Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images
when the write protection tab on the SD Memory Card is
set to the “LOCK” position.
E01, E02 or E06
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND
REATTACH BATTERY
The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type
of malfunction has occured. When an error indication
appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove
the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for
the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume
using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult
your nearest JVC dealer.
E03 or E04
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT
TAPE
The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of
malfunction has occured. When an error indication
appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject the
cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication
clears. When it does, you can resume using the
camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest
JVC dealer.
CAUTIONS EN
45
When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the
USA
The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
Cassettes
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read
the following cautions:
● During use…
...make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.
...be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes
automatically erases the previously recorded video and
audio signals.
...make sure the cassette is positioned properly when
inserting.
...do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without
allowing the tape to run at all. This slackens the tape and
can result in damage.
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
...do not open the front tape cover. This exposes the tape to
fingerprints and dust.
● Store cassettes…
...away from heaters or other heat sources.
...out of direct sunlight.
...where they won’t be subject to unnecessary shock or
vibration.
...where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic fields
(such as those generated by motors, transformers or
magnets).
Battery Packs
The supplied battery pack is
a lithium-ion battery. Before
using the supplied battery
pack or an optional battery
pack, be sure to read the
following cautions:
● To avoid hazards…
...do not burn.
...do not short-circuit the
terminals. When transporting, make sure the provided
battery cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is
misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.
...do not modify or disassemble.
...do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding
60°C (140°F), as this may cause the battery to overheat,
explode or catch fire.
...use only specified chargers.
● To prevent damage and prolong service life…
...do not subject to unnecessary shock.
...charge in an environment where temperatures are within
the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical
reaction type battery — cooler temperatures impede
chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent
complete charging.
...store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high
temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten
service life.
...vertically, in their original cases.
Memory Cards
To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to
read the following cautions:
● During use…
...make sure the memory card bears the SD or
MultiMediaCard mark.
...make sure the memory card is positioned properly when
inserting.
● While the memory card is being accessed (during
recording, playback, deletion, initialization, etc.)…
...never unload the memory card and never turn off the
camcorder.
● Store memory cards…
...away from heaters or other heat sources.
...out of direct sunlight.
Terminals
...where they won’t be subject to unnecessary shock or
vibration.
...where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic fields
(such as those generated by motors, transformers or
magnets).
...fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6
months when storing the battery pack over a long period
time.
...remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as
some machines use current even when switched off.
NOTES:
● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging,
or after use.
Temperature Range Specifications
Charging: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Operation: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage: –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.
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46
In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and
play back. If the cassette is used more than once
consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After
the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops
automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassette’s
instructions.
LCD Monitor
● To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT…
...push it strongly or apply any shocks.
...place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom.
● To prolong service life…
...avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist,
consult your nearest JVC dealer.
● 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.
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.
How To Handle A CD-ROM
Main Unit
● For safety, DO NOT…
...open the camcorder’s chassis.
● Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite
to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker
on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets
dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center
hole.
● Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.
● Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.
● Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid
environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.
...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.
● Avoid using the unit…
...in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
...in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking
stove.
...in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.
...near a television set.
...near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric
fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).
...in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C or 104°F) or
extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F) temperatures.
● DO NOT leave the unit…
...in places of over 50°C (122°F).
...in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or
extremely high (above 80%).
...in direct sunlight.
...in a closed car in summer.
...near a heater.
● To protect the unit, DO NOT…
...allow it to become wet.
...drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
...subject it to shock or excessive vibration during
transportation.
...keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long
periods.
...expose the lens and viewfinder’s lens to direct sunlight.
...carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
...swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip.
...swing the soft camera case excessively when the
camcorder is inside it.
● Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
...No picture during playback.
...Blocks of noise appear during playback.
...During recording, the Head Clog Warning indicator “
”
appears.
...Recording cannot be performed properly.
CAUTIONS EN
47
About moisture condensation
Declaration of Conformity
● You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass
will cause drops of water to form on the glass’ outer
surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head
drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place
to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under
extremely humid conditions or in a place directly
subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.
● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to
the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the
camcorder itself.
Model Number
Trade Name
: GR-D94U
: JVC
Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP.
Address
: 1700 Valley Road Wayne,
N. J. 07470
Telephone Number : 973-317–5000
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Serious malfunctioning
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
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 camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device.
External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,
etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such
cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery
pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and
then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the
beginning.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV
technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à
la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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After Use
Cleaning The Camcorder
1 Turn off the camcorder.
1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put
the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off
heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.
2 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the
arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it
locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. Remove 2 Press the Monitor Opening Button and open the LCD
the cassette.
monitor. Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to
damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.
3 Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.
● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before
closing the cassette holder cover.
3 To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush, then
wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
NOTES:
4 Slide BATT.RELEASE 1 and remove the battery pack
● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or
alcohol.
2 3.
● Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has
been removed or other power units have been
disconnected.
● Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to
the cautions of each product.
OPEN/EJECT
Cassette holder
cover
● To clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
PUSH HERE
Remove.
Cassette holder
BATT.RELEASE
SPECIFICATIONS EN
49
Camcorder
For Digital Video Camera
Format
DV format (SD mode)
Signal format
NTSC standard
Recording/Playback format
Video: Digital component recording
Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit),
48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit)
Cassette
Mini DV cassette
For General
Power supply
DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter)
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)
Power consumption
Approx. 3.5 W (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on)
Approx. 4.6 W (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off)
Approx. 8.6 W (Maximum)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
71 mm x 91 mm x 118 mm
(2-13/16" x 3-5/8" x 4-11/16") (with the LCD monitor
closed and the viewfinder pushed back in)
Weight
Tape speed
SP: 18.8 mm/s, LP: 12.5 mm/s
Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette)
SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.
Approx. 500 g (1.1 lbs)
(without cassette and battery)
Approx. 590 g (1.3 lbs)
(incl. cassette and battery)
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity
For Digital Still Camera
Storage media
SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
Compression system
Still image: JPEG (compatible)
File size
Still image:
35% to 80%
Storage temperature
–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
Pickup
1/4" CCD
Lens
F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38.0 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens
Filter diameter
ø30.5 mm
4 modes (1600 x 1200 pixels/1280 x 960 pixels/
1024 x 768 pixels/640 x 480 pixels)
Picture quality
2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)
Approximate number of storable images
੬ pg. 18
For Connectors
LCD monitor
S
2.37" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix
system
Viewfinder
Electronic viewfinder with 0.24" color LCD
Speaker
Monaural
S-Video input:
Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
S-Video output:
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
AV
Video input: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
Audio input: 300 mV (rms), 50 kΩ, analog, stereo
Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog, stereo
DV
White LED Light
Effective distance: 1.5 m
Input/output: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant
USB
5-pin
AC Adapter
Power requirement
AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Output
DC 11 V G, 1 A
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise
indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to
change without notice.
INDEX EN
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Controls
a Menu Wheel [MMENU/VOL.] (੬ pg. 25)
Speaker Volume Control [MMENU/VOL.] (੬ pg. 14)
c Power Zoom Lever [T/W] (੬ pg. 12)
d Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] (੬ pg. 32)
Blank Search Button [BLANK SRCH] (੬ pg. 14)
e Diopter Adjustment Control (੬ pg. 9)
f Recording Start/Stop Button (੬ pg. 11)
h Lock Button (੬ pg. 8)
(੬ pg. 17, 34)
and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products
compliant with the i.Link standard.
i Stop Button [8] (੬ pg. 14)
j Rewind Button [3] (੬ pg. 14)
Night Button [NIGHT] (੬ pg. 29)
Indicators
k Play/Pause Button [4/9] (੬ pg. 14)
l Fast-Forward Button [5] (੬ pg. 14)
Backlight Compensation Button [BACKLIGHT]
(੬ pg. 33)
m Index Button [INDEX] (੬ pg. 20)
n VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (੬ pg. 8)
o Information Button [INFO] (੬ pg. 21)
p Battery Release Switch [BATT.RELEASE] (੬ pg. 6)
q Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]
(੬ pg. 10)
r White LED Light Switch [LIGHT] (੬ pg. 29)
s Monitor Opening Button (੬ pg. 12)
For models without button, simply pull on bottom end
of LCD monitor to open.
Other Parts
a Shoulder Strap Eyelet (੬ pg. 5)
b Battery Pack Mount (੬ pg. 7)
c Grip Strap (੬ pg. 7)
d LCD Monitor (੬ pg. 12, 13)
e Speaker (੬ pg. 14)
f Stud Hole (੬ pg. 9)
g Tripod Mounting Socket (੬ pg. 9)
h Card Cover [MEMORY CARD] (੬ pg. 10)
i Cassette Holder Cover (੬ pg. 10)
j Stereo Microphone (੬ pg. 37)
k White LED Light (੬ pg. 29)
l Viewfinder (੬ pg. 9)
m Remote Sensor (੬ pg. 15)
n Camera Sensor
(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor necessary
for shooting is built-in here.)
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During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications
g
8
9
During Video Recording Only
2
40
x
W
T
O
0
1h40m
3
4
6
q
g
REC
3
BRIGHT
w
00 AM
SOUND 12 b i t
15:55
r
e
a Operation Mode (੬ pg. 8)
: Night-Alive Indicator (੬ pg. 29)
b
(Appears when Night-Alive is engaged.)
(Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO” and the
shutter speed is automatically adjusted.)
c White LED Light Indicator (੬ pg. 29)
d White Balance Indicator (੬ pg. 33)
: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (੬ pg. 32)
f Selected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator
(੬ pg. 30)
g Iris Lock Indicator (੬ pg. 32)
h Approximate Zoom Ratio (੬ pg. 12)
i Zoom Indicator (੬ pg. 12)
(Appears during zooming.)
(The level indicator g moves.)
b Tape Running Indicator (੬ pg. 11)
(Rotates while tape is running.)
c Selected Wide Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 26)
d Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (੬ pg. 26)
e Tape Remaining Time (੬ pg. 12)
f REC: (Appears during recording.) (੬ pg. 11)
PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby mode.)
(੬ pg. 11)
g Insert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode (੬ pg. 37)
h Wind Cut Indicator (੬ pg. 27)
i Sound Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 26)
(Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the
camcorder.)
e
j Time Code (੬ pg. 27, 28)
j O: (Appears when taking Snapshot.) (੬ pg. 31)
k BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/
Viewfinder) (੬ pg. 9)
During D.S.C. Recording Only
(The level indicator g moves.)
l Battery Indicator (੬ pg. 43)
n Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (੬ pg. 32)
1280
15
a Image Size: 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1280 (1280 x 960),
1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640 x 480) (੬ pg. 28)
b Shooting Icon (੬ pg. 18)
(Appears and blinks during shooting.)
c Card Icon (੬ pg. 18)
: Appears during shooting.
: Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded.
d Picture Quality:
(FINE) and
(STANDARD) (in
order of quality) (੬ pg. 27)
e Remaining Number Of Shot (੬ pg. 18)
(Displays the approximate remaining number of shots
that can be stored during D.S.C. recording. The
number increases or decreases depending on the
Picture Quality/Image Size, etc.)
INDEX EN
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During Video Playback
During D.S.C. Playback
1
2
3 4
5
1
2
12 b i t / M I X
L
100-0013
MIC
BLANK SEARCH
PUSH "STOP" BUTTON
TO CANCEL
VOLUME
6
BR I GHT
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20 : 21 : 25
1 0
:
00 AM
g
9
7
8
g
4
3
a Sound Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 28)
b Blank Search Indicator (੬ pg. 14)
c Tape Speed (੬ pg. 26)
d U : Playback
a Operation Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 21)
b Folder/File Number (੬ pg. 21)
c Battery Indicator (੬ pg. 43)
d Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
(੬ pg. 9)
5
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search
: Rewind/Shuttle Search
3
(The level indicator g moves.)
9 : Pause
Motion
Motion
D : Audio Dubbing
9D : Audio Dubbing Pause
(Appear while a tape is running.)
e Sound Input For Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 37)
f Battery Indicator (੬ pg. 43)
g Date/Time (੬ pg. 27, 28)
h VOLUME +, – : Volume Level Indicator (Speaker)
(੬ pg. 14)
(The level indicator g moves.)
BRIGHT : Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/
Viewfinder) (੬ pg. 9)
(The level indicator g moves.)
i Time Code (੬ pg. 27, 28)
EN TERMS
54
A
J
AC Adapter ................................................................6, 7 Journalistic Shooting ................................................... 13
Auto Focus ...................................................................31
Auto Shut Off .........................................................11, 39
B
Battery Pack .........................................................6, 7, 45
Beep (BEEP) ................................................................27
Blank search ................................................................14
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display (BRIGHT) .........9
CAMERA .............................................................. 26
CAMERA DISPLAY .............................................. 27
C
Changing The Menu Settings ......................................25
SYSTEM ......................................................... 27, 28
Charging The Battery Pack ............................................6
Cleaning The Camcorder .............................................48
Clock adjustment (CLOCK ADJ.) ...................................8
Connections
Charging ..................................................................6
Dubbing ...........................................................34, 35
To A PC .................................................................36
To A TV Or VCR ...................................................17
N
Night-Alive ................................................................... 29
D
Playback sound (SOUND MODE, NARRATION) ........ 28
Playback Special Effects ............................................. 16
Power Switch Position ................................................... 8
Priority Setting (PRIORITY) ......................................... 27
Program AE With Special Effects (PROGRAM AE)
Monotone (MONOTONE) ..................................... 31
Sports (SPORTS) ................................................. 31
Protecting Files (PROTECT) ....................................... 22
Provided Accessories .................................................... 5
Date/Time
Display (DATE/TIME) ......................................27, 28
Settings ...................................................................8
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) ............20, 39
Deleting Files (DELETE) ..............................................22
Demonstration Mode (DEMO MODE) ..........................27
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ..................................26
Dubbing ............................................................19, 34, 35
Dubbing from tape to memory card .............................19
E
Exposure Control (EXPOSURE) ..................................32
F
Fade-In/Out ..................................................................30
Frame-By-Frame Playback ..........................................16
Recording media selection (REC SELECT) ................ 28
Recording Mode (REC MODE) ............................. 26, 28
Recording Time
G
Gain Up (GAIN UP) ......................................................26
Grip Adjustment .............................................................7
Tape ..................................................................... 10
Record-Standby .......................................................... 11
Remaining Power Level .............................................. 43
Remote control setting (REMOTE) .............................. 27
Resetting Menu Settings (CAM RESET) ..................... 27
Resetting The File Name ............................................. 24
Rewind The Tape ........................................................ 14
I
Image Size (IMAGE SIZE) ...........................................28
Index Playback Of Files ...............................................20
Indications on the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ..................52
Initializing A Memory Card (FORMAT) ........................24
Insert Editing ................................................................37
Iris ................................................................................32
Iris Lock ........................................................................32
TERMS EN
55
S
SD Memory Card ...................................................10, 45
Slow-Motion Playback .................................................16
Snapshot ...............................................................18, 31
Snapshot Mode (SNAP MODE) ...................................26
Sound Mode (SOUND MODE) ..............................26, 28
Speaker Volume ..........................................................14
Specifications ...............................................................49
S-Video/AV input (S/AV INPUT) ......................28, 34, 35
T
Time Code (TIME CODE) ......................................13, 27
Tripod Mounting .............................................................9
U
Unloading A Cassette ..................................................10
Unloading A Memory Card ..........................................10
V
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position .................................8
Viewfinder Adjustment ...................................................9
W
White Balance (W.BALANCE) .....................................33
White LED Light ...........................................................29
Wide Mode (WIDE MODE)
Cinema (CINEMA) ................................................26
Squeeze (SQUEEZE) ...........................................26
Wipe In/Out ..................................................................30
Z
Zooming (ZOOM) ...................................................12, 26
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