Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital
video camera. Before use, please read
the safety information and precautions
contained in the pages 3 – 4 to ensure
safe use of this product.
ENGLISH
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GETTING STARTED
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GR-DZ7
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for
Digital Video Camera:
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
For Accessories:
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
TERMS
To deactivate the demonstration, set
“DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.
(੬ pg. 29, 31)
INSTRUCTIONS
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LYT1325-001A
EN
3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)
Connection to the mains supply in the United
Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your
home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then
The battery used in this device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or
incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric),
Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025.
obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or
consult your dealer.
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is
incorrectly replaced.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical
approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the
fuse cover.
● Dispose of used battery promptly.
● Keep away from children.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove
● Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid
possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the
mains supply.
NOTES:
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then
follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal
coded E or Green.
● The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution
are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.
● The rating information and safety caution of the AC
Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf,
make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow
for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at
the rear).
Blue to N (Neutral) or
Black
Brown to L (Live) or
Red
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or
cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should
be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must
be considered and the local rules or laws governing the
disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with
water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids
(such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted
plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
CAUTIONS:
● To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel.
● When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period
of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the
power cord from AC outlet.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or
electric shock may be caused.)
CAUTION:
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun.
This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the
malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of
fire or electric shock.
To avoid electric shock or
damage to the unit, first
firmly insert the small end
of the power cord into the
AC Adapter until it is no
longer wobbly, and then
plug the larger end of the
power cord into an AC
outlet.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical damage to
the camcorder and to the user.
When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use
the provided strap. Carrying or holding the camcorder by
the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in
dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.
CAUTIONS:
● This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type
colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback
with a television of a different standard. However, live
recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are
possible anywhere.
● Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U/V438U battery
packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the
camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-
voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter
may be necessary to accommodate different designs of
AC outlets in different countries.)
Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette
holder cover. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as
they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It
could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the
camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not
recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the
camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.
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EN
SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF
Before Using This Camcorder
EQUIPMENT
Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark
.
Make sure you only use memory cards with the mark
This equipment has been designed and
manufactured to meet international safety standards
but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken
if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to
be assured.
or
.
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.
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use
the equipment.
“
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.)
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains
plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces
of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the
mains plug when making or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the
installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial
recording.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any
doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way
— switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your
dealer.
Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and
audio have been recorded properly.
We recommend cleaning your video heads before use.
If you haven’t used your camcorder for awhile, the heads may
be dirty. We recommend periodically cleaning the video
heads with a cleaning cassette (optional).
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose
dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended
unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for
unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off
using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your
family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need
to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
Be sure to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in
the proper environment.
Video heads can become dirty more easily if your cassette
tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty area. Cassette
cassette cases. Store the camcorder in a bag or other
container.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so
that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety. It
is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
Use SP (Standard) mode for important video recordings.
LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more video than
SP (Standard) mode, but you may experience mosaic-like
noise during playback depending on the tape characteristics
and the usage environment.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can
permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example
with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause
damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
So, for important recordings, we recommend using SP mode.
It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette
tapes.
Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially
available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard,
but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimized to
maximize the performance of your camcorder.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood
screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the
manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings
provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or
moisture.
Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 52 and 53.
ABOVE ALL
®
®
● NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into
holes, slots or any other opening in the case — this could
result in a fatal electrical shock;
● NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of
any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!
● Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
● Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc.
● QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc.
GETTING STARTED
6 ADVANCED FEATURES
Index ..............................................................................6
Operation Mode ...........................................................13
Grip Adjustment ...........................................................14
Viewfinder Adjustment .................................................14
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ........................15
Tripod Mounting ...........................................................15
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ....................................15
Loading/Unloading A Memory Card .............................16
Snapshot (For Video Recording) ................................. 35
Spot Exposure Control ................................................ 36
White Balance Adjustment .......................................... 37
Wipe Or Fader Effects ................................................. 37
Connector (Digital Dubbing) .................................... 41
Audio Dubbing ............................................................. 43
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] .......................... 44
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
Basic Recording ...........................................................17
Tape Remaining Time .............................................17
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................................17
Zooming ...................................................................18
Journalistic Shooting ...............................................18
Time Code ...............................................................19
Shuttle Search .........................................................20
PLAYBACK
D.S.C. RECORDING .........................................................23
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ...............................23
CAUTIONS ..................................................................... 52
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ 54
D.S.C. PLAYBACK ...........................................................24
Auto Playback Of Images ............................................24
Playback Of Video Clips ..............................................24
Index Playback Of Files ...............................................25
Viewing File Information ..............................................25
Removing On-Screen Display .....................................25
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. ............................................26
E-Mail Clip Recording ..................................................26
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory
Card .........................................................................26
Resetting The File Name .............................................26
Protecting Files ............................................................27
Deleting Files ...............................................................27
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) .....................28
Initialising A Memory Card ...........................................28
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Index
f
1
2 3
d
s
4
g
t
qr
h
X
Y
To open the connector cover, pull the bottom
end of the cover, then open it.
5 6 7 8 9 0 K L M N
n
Bottom end
m
Q R eS T
V
u
i j
k
d l
O
U
Z a b
cW
v
ATTENTION:
● Be careful not to cover m, n and s during shooting.
● Be careful not to cover j during playback.
o p
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Controls
Indicators
H Tally Lamp (੬ pg. 17, 31)
b Power Zoom Lever [T/W] (੬ pg. 18)
Speaker/Headphone Volume Control [VOL. +, –]
(੬ pg. 19)
I POWER/CHARGE Lamp (੬ pg. 12, 17)
c Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (੬ pg. 23, 35)
e Play/Pause Button [4/9] (੬ pg. 19)
Exposure Button [EXPOSURE]
h Viewfinder (੬ pg. 14)
Up Button [r] (੬ pg. 29)
f Rewind Button [3] (੬ pg. 19)
Left Button [w] (੬ pg. 29)
g Set Button [SET] (੬ pg. 29)
n Lens
h Stop Button [8] (੬ pg. 19)
o Flash Sensor
(੬ pg. 36)
Down Button [t] (੬ pg. 29)
i Fast-Forward Button [5] (੬ pg. 19)
Right Button [e] (੬ pg. 29)
j D.S.C. Playback Select Button [SELECT]
(੬ pg. 24, 25)
Be careful not to cover this area, as it contains a
q Tripod Mounting Socket (੬ pg. 15)
s Camera Sensor
t Lens Ring (੬ pg. 10)
k E-Mail Clip Recording Button [E-MAIL] (੬ pg. 26)
Information Button [INFO] (੬ pg. 25)
l Menu Button [MENU] (੬ pg. 29)
m Index Button [INDEX] (੬ pg. 25)
Navigation Button [NAVI] (੬ pg. 39)
n Thumbnail Storing Button [NAVI STORE] (੬ pg. 39)
o Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]
(੬ pg. 15)
u Flash (੬ pg. 33)
p Battery Release Switch [BATT.RELEASE] (੬ pg. 12)
q Power Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] (੬ pg. 13)
r Lock Button (੬ pg. 13)
s Night Button [NIGHT] (੬ pg. 34)
t Flash Button [FLASH] (੬ pg. 15)
u Manual Focus Lever [FOCUS] (੬ pg. 35)
w Memory Card Lock Switch (੬ pg. 16)
Connectors
The connectors are located beneath the covers.
Y Microphone connector [MIC] (੬ pg. 32, 43)
(An optional microphone can be used during video
recording and audio dubbing. To stabilise the
microphone, use of an optional shoe adapter is
recommended.)
Z Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.Link*)
(੬ pg. 41, 42)
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification
and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products
compliant with the i.Link standard.
a S-Video/Audio/Video Input/Output Connector [S/AV]
(੬ pg. 20, 40, 45)
b DC Input Connector [DC] (੬ pg. 12)
c Headphone Connector [ ] (੬ pg. 43)
(No sound is output from the speaker when
headphones are connected to this connector.)
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During D.S.C. Recording Only
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications
During Video Recording Only
3
4
5
6
1280
15
1h40m
8
7
REC
: Focus Icon (੬ pg. 23)
c Shooting Icon (੬ pg. 23)
(Appears and blinks during shooting.)
t
r
SOUND 12BIT
15:55
: Appears during shooting.
: Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded.
e
: Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is reading
the data in the memory card such as Navigation
thumbnail images, video clips, still images, etc.
a Navigation Indicator (੬ pg. 38)
b Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (੬ pg. 37)
(The icon rotates during recording.)
e Thumbnail Storing Indicator (੬ pg. 38)
f Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (੬ pg. 29)
g Tape Remaining Time (੬ pg. 17)
h REC: (Appears during recording.) (੬ pg. 17)
PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby mode.)
(੬ pg. 17)
i Insert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode (੬ pg. 43)
j 5S/Anim.: Displays the 5-Second Recording mode or
Animation recording mode. (੬ pg. 30)
k Wind Cut Indicator (੬ pg. 31)
e Picture Quality:
(FINE) and
(STANDARD) (in
order of quality) (੬ pg. 32)
(Displays the approximate remaining number of shots
that can be stored during D.S.C. recording, or the
remaining number of storable thumbnail images when
it reaches 10 or less during video recording.)
g Clock Icon (੬ pg. 23)
h Flash Indicator (੬ pg. 33)
During E-Mail Clip Recording
l Auxiliary Microphone Level Indicator
(Appears when an optional microphone is connected.
੬ pg. 32, “AUX MIC”)
240
E-
CL IP
0
h
1: 0
m
00 : 15
m Time Code (੬ pg. 32, 33)
n Digital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) (੬ pg. 30)
o Sound Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 30)
(Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the
camcorder.)
a Image Size: 352 (352 x 288), 240 (240 x 176), 160
(160 x 120)
b Shooting Icon (੬ pg. 23, 26)
c E-Mail Clip Recording Indicator (੬ pg. 26)
d Memory Card Remaining Time For E-Mail Clip
Recording (੬ pg. 26)
e E-Mail Clip Recording Time (੬ pg. 26)
f Auxiliary Microphone Level Indicator
(Appears when an optional microphone is connected.
੬ pg. 32, “AUX MIC”)
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During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording
During Video Playback
8
9
0
1
2
3 4 5
6
1
2
40
x
W
T
O
q
3
4
MIC
3
PUSH "STOP" BUTTON
TO CANCEL
3
w
e
5
6
VOLUME
7
10
.
11. 04
10: 00
1 0
.
11. 04
10: 0 0
7
20 : 21 : 25
y
t
r
0
8
9
a Operation Mode (੬ pg. 13)
a Sound Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 32)
b Blank Search Indicator (੬ pg. 20)
b
: Night-Scope Indicator (੬ pg. 34)
d White Balance Indicator (੬ pg. 37)
d Tape Speed (੬ pg. 29)
5: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search
3: Rewind/Shuttle Search
9: Pause
9 U: Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/Slow-Motion
D: Audio Dubbing
9D: Audio Dubbing Pause
(Appear while a tape is running.)
f Sound Input For Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 43)
g Battery Indicator (੬ pg. 50)
h Date/Time (੬ pg. 31, 33)
i VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator (Speaker or
headphone) (੬ pg. 19)
BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/
Viewfinder) (੬ pg. 15)
: Auxiliary Microphone Level Indicator
(Appears when an optional microphone is connected
during Audio Dubbing. ੬ pg. 43)
e
: Backlight Compensation Indicator (੬ pg. 36)
: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (੬ pg. 35)
f Selected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator
(੬ pg. 38)
g Iris Lock Indicator (੬ pg. 36)
h Approximate Zoom Ratio (੬ pg. 18)
i Zoom Indicator (੬ pg. 18)
j Self-Timer Recording Indicator (੬ pg. 34)
k O: (Appears when taking Snapshot.) (੬ pg. 35)
l Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
(੬ pg. 15)
m Battery Indicator (੬ pg. 50)
n Date/Time (੬ pg. 14)
o Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (੬ pg. 35)
p Flash Indicator (੬ pg. 33)
j Time Code (੬ pg. 32, 33)
During D.S.C. Playback
1
2
100-0013
BR I GHT
4
3
a Operation Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 25)
b Folder/File Number (੬ pg. 25)
c Battery Indicator (੬ pg. 50)
d Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
(੬ pg. 15)
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How To Attach The Lens Cap
Provided Accessories
To protect the lens, attach the
provided lens cap to the
camcorder as shown in the
illustration.
NOTE:
OR
To confirm the lens cap is on
correctly make sure the cap is flush
to the camcorder.
Place here during shooting.
How To Attach/Detach The Lens Ring
a AC Adapter AP-V14E or AP-V15E
b Power Cord
c Battery Pack BN-V408U-B
The provided lens ring helps block out glare when
shooting under bright sunlight, the same way
professional photographers do.
d S/AV/Editing Cable
To attach:
e Audio Extension Cable X 2 (for connection of optional
Headphone And External Microphone ੬ pg. 11)
f USB Cable
g Core Filter [large] (for USB Cable ੬ pg. 11 for
attachment)
Align the lens ring with the camcorder’s lens while the
index on the lens ring is facing upward, and then screw
the ring clockwise a.
To detach:
h Core Filter [small] (for S/AV/Editing Cable, Audio
Extension Cable and AC Adapter’s cord ੬ pg. 11 for
attachment)
i CD-ROM
j Cable Adapter
Turn the ring counterclockwise b.
Normally, use the camcorder with the lens ring only when
you are not using the optional wide or telephoto
conversion lens.
k Shoulder Strap (੬ pg. 10 for attachment)
l Remote Control Unit RM-V720U
m Lithium Battery CR2025* (for remote control unit)
n Memory Card 8 MB (Already inserted in the
camcorder)
Index
o Lens Cap (੬ pg. 10 for attachment)
* A lithium battery is pre-installed in the Remote Control Unit
at time of shipment (with insulation sheet). To use the
Remote Control Unit, remove the insulation sheet.
Ring
NOTES:
● In order to maintain optimum performance of the
camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or
more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end
that is closest to the filter should be connected to the
camcorder.
Threading
● Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do
not use any other cables.
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How To Attach The Shoulder Strap
Follow the illustration.
How To Attach The Core Filter (for USB Cable and
Audio Extension Cable)
1 Thread the strap through the eyelet.
Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter
reduces interference.
2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap guide and
the buckle.
1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter.
● To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then tighten
the strap in the buckle.
3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet.
Stopper
Strap guide
2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx.
2
3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter.
USB cable and AC Adapter’s cord
Wind the cable (cord) once around the outside of the
core filter as shown in the illustration.
Core filter (large: USB Cable,
Buckle
3 cm
small: AC Adapter’s cord)
3
Wind once.
1
Audio Extension cable
Wind the cable twice around the outside of the core filter
as shown in the illustration.
Eyelet
How To Use The Audio Extension Cable
Core filter (small)
3 cm
When using optional headphones or external
microphone, connect to the provided Audio extension
cable (with a core filter attached), then connect the Audio
extension cable to the camcorder. The core filter reduces
interference. (See the right column.)
Wind twice.
● Wind the cable so that it is not slack.
S/AV/Editing cable
Core filter (small)
Audio cable (not provided)
Microphone
3 cm
Headphones
3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut.
To
(headphones)
USB cable and AC Audio Extension S/AV/Editing
Adapter’s cord
cable
cable
NOTES:
● Take care not to damage the cable.
Core filter
To MIC
● When connecting a cable, attach the end with the core filter
to the camcorder.
Open the
cover.
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NOTES:
Power
● It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are
used in this camcorder. Using generic non-JVC batteries
can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.
● If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove
it first.
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.
● During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.
● Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used.
● 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
needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one.
● Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it
becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-
ventilated areas.
Charging The Battery Pack
Power switch
POWER/CHARGE lamp
Battery pack
mount
Battery pack
● Using the optional AA-V40 AC Power Adapter/Charger, you
can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U/V438U battery
pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as
an AC Adapter.
Arrow
Open the cover.
● After5minuteshaselapsedinRecord-Standbymodewiththe
cassette inserted, the camcorder will automatically turn off its
power supplied from the AC adapter. In this case, the battery
charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder.
To DC connector
AC Adapter
BATT. RELEASE
Using The Battery Pack
Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.
Power cord
Maximum continuous recording time
Battery pack
BN-V408U*
BN-V416U
BN-V428U
BN-V438U
* Provided
LCD monitor on
1 hr.
Viewfinder on
1 hr. 10 min.
To AC outlet
1 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.
1 hr. 55 min.
3 hr. 20 min.
4 hr. 35 min.
2 hr. 15 min.
3 hr. 55 min.
5 hr. 20 min.
2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward,
push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack
mount a.
3 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place b.
NOTES:
4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder, then
● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following
conditions:
connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter.
• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.
• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.
• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
● Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare
enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned
shooting time.
5 Plug the Power Cord 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 Power Cord from the AC outlet.
Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
ATTENTION:
To detach the battery pack
Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding BATT.
RELEASE to detach it.
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.
Battery pack
BN-V408U*
Charging time
Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
Approx. 3 hr.
BN-V416U
BN-V428U
BN-V438U
* Provided
Approx. 5 hr.
Approx. 6 hr. 30 min.
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Using AC Power
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder, then connect
the Power Cord to the AC Adapter as shown in the
illustration.
Power Switch Position
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.
NOTE:
The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
M (Manual Recording):
Allows you to set various recording functions using the
Menus. (੬ pg. 29)
If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto
Recording, try this mode.
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.
OFF:
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
PLAY:
● Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.
● Allows you to play back a video clip on the memory
card.
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large
power capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold
temperatures (below 10°C), its usage time becomes
shorter and it may cease to function. If this happens,
place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm,
protected place for a short time, then re-attach it to the
camcorder.
● 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. 29)
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position
VIDEO:
Operation Mode
Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If
To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any
operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch.
“REC SELECT” is set to “
images are recorded both on the tape and the memory
card.
/
” (੬ pg. 32), still
Lock Button
VIDEO/
MEMORY:
● Allows you to record in a memory card or access
data stored in a memory card.
● When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, the
currently selected image size appears.
POWER/
CHARGE
lamp
r (Up)
MEMORY
Power-Linked Operation
When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, you can also
turn on/off the camcorder by opening/closing the LCD
monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder.
t (Down)
SET
Power Switch
MENU
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.
Choose the appropriate operation mode according to
your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/
MEMORY Switch.
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Date/Time Settings
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but
its display can be turned on or off during playback.
(੬ pg. 29, 33)
Grip Adjustment
1 Adjust the velcro strip.
2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
grip.
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the
3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to
easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and
Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to
your preference.
Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 17)
3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
CAMERA DISPLAY
4 Press r or t to select “n”,
BR I GHT
and press SET. The CAMERA
ON SCREEN
DATE / T I ME
T I ME CODE
AUX M I C
CLOCK
–
–
–
–
LCD / TV
AUTO
OFF
DISPLAY Menu appears.
ON
2 0 . 1 2
.
:
0 4
3 0
5 Press r or t to select “CLOCK
1
ADJ .
7
ADJ.”, and press SET. The
RETURN
parameter for “Day” is highlighted.
CAMERA DISPLAY
6 Press r or t to input the day,
and press SET. Repeat to input the
month, year, hour and minute.
CLOCK
ADJ .
2 0 . 1 2
.
0 4
1 7 : 3 0
7 Press r or t to select
“BRETURN”, and press SET twice.
The Menu Screen closes.
Viewfinder Adjustment
1 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” 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.
3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
Example:
Dioptre Adjustment Control
PAUSE
CAUTION:
When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to pinch your
fingers.
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Brightness Adjustment Of The Display
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”
or “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the
switch.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a
cassette.
PUSH HERE
OPEN/EJECT
Cassette holder cover
MENU
r (Up)
2 Open the LCD monitor fully.
SET
(੬ pg. 17)
Erase
protection tab
● To adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder, pull out the
viewfinder fully and set
“PRIORITY” to “FINDER”
(੬ pg. 29, 31).
w (Left)
e (Right)
3 Press MENU. The Menu
t (Down)
Screen appears.
4 Press r or t to select “n”,
and press SET. The CAMERA
DISPLAY Menu appears.
BRIGHT
Cassette holder
Make sure the window side
is facing out.
5 Press r or t to select “BRIGHT”, and press SET.
The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control
indicator appears.
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.
6 Press w or e until the appropriate brightness is
reached.
7 Press SET to clear the brightness control indicator
form the display.
2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to
close the cassette holder.
● Be sure to press only the section labelled “PUSH HERE” to
close the cassette holder; touching other parts may cause
your finger to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in
injury or product damage.
● 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.
Tripod Mounting
To attach the camcorder to a
tripod, align screw to the
mounting socket on the
camcorder. Then tighten the
screw clockwise.
3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into
place.
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.
NOTES:
● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not
open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the
cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off
then on again.
● If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder
cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later,
insert it again.
● When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place
to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening
the cassette holder cover.
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Loading/Unloading A Memory Card
The provided memory card is already inserted in the
camcorder at the time of purchase.
Card Cover (MEMORY CARD)
Clipped edge
Memory card
Write/erase
protection tab
Label Memory card
lock switch
1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.
2 Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD).
3 To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its
clipped edge first. Slide the memory card lock switch to
the lock position.
To unload a memory card, slide the memory card lock
switch to the unlock position, then push it once. After the
memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it out.
● Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.
4 Close the card cover.
To protect valuable files (available only for SD
Memory Card)
Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the
memory card in the direction of “LOCK”. This prevents
the memory card from being recorded over. To record on
this memory card, slide the tab back to the position
opposite to “LOCK” before loading it.
NOTES:
● Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this
camcorder. Before purchasing a memory card, consult its
manufacturer or dealer.
● Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to format
the card. (੬ pg. 28)
ATTENTION:
Do not insert or remove the memory card while the
camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the memory card
to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to
recognise whether or not the card is installed.
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NOTES:
Basic Recording
● 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.
NOTE:
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:
● Power (੬ pg. 12)
● When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on
the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur
when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to “Recording
From The Middle Of A Tape” (੬ pg. 19).
● Loading A Cassette (੬ pg. 15)
POWER/CHARGE Lamp
● To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off, ੬ pg. 29, 31.
● During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker. To
hear the sound, connect optional headphone to the
headphone connector. Adjust the sound volume by sliding
the Power Zoom Lever VOL. +/–. (੬ pg. 19)
Lock Button
Power Switch
Tape Remaining Time
Approximate tape remaining time
appears on the display. “– h – – m”
means the camcorder is calculating
the remaining time. When the
Tally Lamp
(Lights while recording is in
progress.)
VIDEO/MEMORY
remaining time reaches 2 minutes,
the indication starts blinking.
● 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.
Power Zoom Lever
Recording Start/Stop Button
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder
While using the LCD monitor:
Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Pull on the
end a of the LCD monitor and open the LCD monitor
fully. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward).
1 Remove the lens cap. (੬ pg. 10)
2 Open the LCD monitor fully.
While using the viewfinder:
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out
the viewfinder fully.
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
● The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder
enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed.
● To record in LP (Long Play) mode, ੬ pg. 29.
180˚
5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button. The tally lamp lights and “T REC” appears on
the display while recording is in progress.
6 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button again. The camcorder re-enters the Record-
Standby mode.
Approximate recording time
NOTES:
● The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD
monitor and the viewfinder except during Interface
Shooting. (੬ pg. 18) When the viewfinder is pulled out
while the LCD monitor is opened, you can select which one
to use. Set “PRIORITY” to the desired mode in SYSTEM
Menu. (੬ pg. 29, 31)
Recording mode
Tape
SP
LP
30 min.
60 min.
80 min.
30 min.
60 min.
80 min.
45 min.
90 min.
120 min.
● Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor
or the viewfinder. However, this is not a malfunction.
(੬ pg. 49)
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Zooming
Journalistic Shooting
Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous
change in image magnification.
In some situations,
different shooting
angles may provide
more dramatic results.
Hold the camcorder in
the desired position
and tilt the LCD
Zoom In
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.
Zoom Out
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.
monitor in the most
convenient direction. It
can rotate 270° (90°
downward, 180°
The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the
zoom action.
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
upward).
1
x
W
T
10
x
W
T
Interface Shooting
20
xW
T
40
xW
T
The person you shoot can
view himself/herself in the
LCD monitor, and you can
even shoot yourself while
viewing your own image in the
LCD monitor.
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)
1) Open the LCD monitor and
tilt it upward to 180° so that it
faces forward.
10
x
W
T
Digital zoom zone
2) Point the lens toward the
subject (yourself when self-
recording) and start recording.
● During Interface Shooting, the
monitor image appears
10X (optical) zoom zone
Approximate zoom ratio
Self
Recording
inverted as it would when
viewing a mirror. However, the
not appear inverted.
● During Interface Shooting, the “Tape Running” indicator
and warning indications (੬ pg. 50, 51) are the only ones
that are shown; they appear reversed in the display as they
would when viewing a mirror, but are not reversed in the
recording.
NOTES:
● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this
case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock the focus
by using the manual focus (੬ pg. 35), then zoom in or out
in Record mode.
● Zooming is possible to a maximum of 300X, or it can be
switched to 10X magnification using the optical zoom.
(੬ pg. 30)
● 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.
● Zooming is possible to a maximum of 10X regardless of the
“ZOOM” setting (੬ pg. 30) when the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
● The tape remaining indicator does not appear during
interface shooting. However, when the remaining time
reaches 2 minutes, the indicator appears showing the
remaining time:
(blinking)
(blinking)
(blinking)
●
Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) is
possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to
“W”. Also see “TELE MACRO” in MANUAL Menu on page 30.
● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first. If
zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may
automatically zoom out depending on the distance between
the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when
“TELE MACRO” is set to “ON”. (੬ pg. 30)
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Time Code
Normal Playback
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.
4/9
VIDEO/MEMORY VOL. +/–
Display
Minutes
Power Switch
Seconds
3
8
Frames*
(25 frames = 1 second)
12 : 34 : 24
Lock Button
* 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.
To perform Random Assemble Editing (੬ pg. 44 – 47),
time code is necessary. If during recording a blank
portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is
interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time code
starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the
camcorder may record the same time codes as those
existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this,
below) in the following cases;
● 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.
Speaker
1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 15)
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 To start playback, press 4/9.
5 To stop playback, press 8.
● During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5 to fast-
forward the tape.
To control the speaker volume
Press VOL. + to turn up the volume, or VOL. – to turn
down the volume.
NOTES:
viewfinder or on a connected TV. (੬ pg. 20)
● If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is
supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off
automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to
“OFF”, then to “PLAY”.
● When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/
closing the cassette holder cover.
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. 32)
● When a cable is connected to the S/AV connector, the
sound is not heard from the speaker.
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.
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (੬ pg. 20) to
find the spot at which you want to start recording, then
engage the Still Playback mode. (੬ pg. 19)
2) Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start
recording.
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Shuttle Search
Allows high-speed search in either direction during video
playback.
Connections To A TV Or VCR
1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, or
3 for reverse search.
To S/AV connector
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.
● During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The search
the button, normal playback resumes.
Open the cover.
mark
S/AV/Editing cable
(provided)
● 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.
1
2
3
4
5
Cable Adapter*
“Y/C”/“CVBS”
Video Out Select
Switch
Blank Search
Helps you find where you should start recording in the
middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption.
(੬ pg. 19)
To TV or VCR
TV
1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 15)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
VCR
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
4 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
A Remote plug: Not connected (When not in use, keep
the Remote plug in its protective caddy.)
B Black to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR has
S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors. In this case, it
is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable.)
C Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR has
only A/V input connectors.)
5 Press SET to select “t”. The VIDEO Menu appears.
6 Press r or t to select “BLANK SRCH”, and press
SET. The Sub Menu appears.
7 Press r or t to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET.
● The “BLANK SEARCH” indication appears and the
camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search,
then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape
before the beginning of the detected blank portion.
● To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8.
D Red to AUDIO R IN**
E White to AUDIO L IN**
*
If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided
cable adapter.
** Not required for watching still images only.
NOTES:
● Before starting Blank Search, if the current position is at a
blank portion, the camcorder searches in the reverse
direction. If the current position is at a recorded portion, the
camcorder searches in the forward direction.
● 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.
NOTE:
Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as
required:
Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts
Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.
CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not
accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable.
● 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.
1 Make sure all units are turned off.
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
your VCR’s instruction manual.
4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.
5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to
its VIDEO mode.
6 Start playback on the camcorder. (੬ pg. 19)
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To choose whether or not the following displays
appear on the connected TV
● Date/Time
Buttons And Functions
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”. (੬ pg. 29, 33)
Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the
date indication.
● Time Code
Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”. (੬ pg. 29, 33)
● Indications other than date/time and time code
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
(੬ pg. 29, 33)
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power
supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 13)
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.
● 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.
A Infrared beam transmitting window
● Transmits the beam signal.
The following buttons are available only when the
camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “PLAY”.
B PAUSE Button
Up Button (੬ pg. 22)
C SLOW Rewind Button (੬ pg. 22)
D REW Button
Playback Using The Remote Control
● Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape (੬ pg. 20)
Left Button (੬ pg. 22)
E INSERT Button (੬ pg. 43)
F SHIFT Button (੬ pg. 22, 44)
G DISPLAY Button (੬ pg. 21, 40, 45)
H SLOW Forward Button (੬ pg. 22)
I PLAY Button
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. 22)
Installing The Battery
The remote control uses one
lithium battery (CR2025).
● Starts Playback of a tape (੬ pg. 19)
● Starts Auto Playback of images in a memory card
(੬ pg. 24)
2
J FF Button
1 Pull out the battery holder
● Forward/Forward Shuttle Search on a tape (੬ pg. 20)
● Displays next file in a memory card (੬ pg. 24)
Right Button (੬ pg. 22)
K A. DUB Button (੬ pg. 43)
L STOP Button
by pushing the lock tab.
2 Insert the battery in the
holder, and be sure to have the
“+” mark visible.
1
3
1
3 Slide the holder back in until
● Stops the tape (੬ pg. 19)
● Stops Auto Playback (੬ pg. 24)
Lock tab
you hear a click.
Down Button (੬ pg. 22)
M EFFECT Button (੬ pg. 22)
N EFFECT ON/OFF Button (੬ pg. 22)
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.
The following buttons are available when the camcorder’s
Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”.
o Zoom (T/W) Buttons
Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 18, 22)
(Also available with the Power Switch set to “PLAY”)
p START/STOP Button
Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop
Button on the camcorder.
q S.SHOT Button
Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.
(Also available with the Power Switch set to “PLAY”)
NOTE:
Remote sensor
The transmitted beam may not be
effective or may cause incorrect
operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to
sunlight or powerful lighting.
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.
Playback Special Effects
Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback
image.
PAUSE or
(Up)
Zoom (T/W)
SLOW (YI)
SLOW (IU)
CLASSIC FILM: Gives recorded scenes a strobe
PLAY
effect.
(Right)
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.
STOP or
(Down)
(Left)
SHIFT
Slow-Motion Playback
STROBE: Your recording looks like a series of
consecutive snapshots.
During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU)
more than approx. 2 seconds.
● After approx. 10 minutes, normal playback resumes.
● To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE (9).
● To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U).
1) To start playback,
EFFECT ON/OFF
EFFECT
press PLAY (U).
2) Press EFFECT.
The PLAYBACK
EFFECT Select Menu
appears.
NOTES:
● You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still
Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx.
2 seconds.
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.
● During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image
processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.
● After SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed and held, the still image
may be displayed for a few seconds, followed by a blue
screen for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction.
● During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be disturbances in
video and the picture may seem unstable, especially with
steady images. This is not a malfunction.
● 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.
Frame-By-Frame 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.
Playback Zoom
Magnifies the recorded image up to 30X at any time
during video playback and D.S.C. playback.
1) Press PLAY (U) to start video
playback. Or perform normal playback of
images.
2) At the point you want to zoom in, press
the Zoom Button (T).
● To zoom out, press the Zoom Button (W).
3) You can move the image on the screen
around to find a particular portion of the
picture. While holding down SHIFT, press
(Left), (Right),
(Down).
(Up) and
● To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification returns
to normal. Or, press STOP (8) and then press PLAY (U)
during video playback.
NOTES:
● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still playback.
● Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image
may suffer.
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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.
MultiMediaCard
Image Size/Picture Quality
16 MB*
105
225
50
32 MB*
640 x 480/FINE
215
470
100
205
60
640 x 480/STANDARD
1024 x 768/FINE
NOTE:
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:
● Power (੬ pg. 12)
1024 x 768/STANDARD
1280 x 960/FINE
100
32
● Loading a Memory Card (੬ pg. 16)
1280 x 960/STANDARD
1600 x 1200/FINE
130
35
VIDEO/MEMORY
SNAPSHOT
17
1600 x 1200/STANDARD
29
55
Power Switch
*
Optional
** Provided
Interval Shooting
During Interval Shooting mode, the camcorder continues
to take snapshots automatically with an interval of your
desired setting.
Lock Button
1 Remove the lens cap.
1 Set “INT.SHOT” to “ON”. (੬ pg. 29, 32)
● “INTERVAL” and “ ” appear.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 17)
2 Set “INT.TIME” to the desired shooting interval.
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
3 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
4 Press SNAPSHOT.
5੬Ppregs.s29S,N3A2.PSHOT. The “O” indication appears
● First shot is taken after 2 seconds.
● The “O” indicator appears while the snapshot is being
taken.
while the snapshot is being taken.
● To check how the image looks before recording it in the
memory card, press SNAPSHOT halfway and hold. The
● The clock icon “ ” turns while waiting for the next shot is
being taken.
● The next shot is being taken automatically when the
shooting interval set in step 2 has passed.
“
” indicator appears and stops blinking when the
captured image is focused. To cancel the recording, release
SNAPSHOT. To record it in the memory card, press
SNAPSHOT fully.
5 Press SNAPSHOT to stop Interval Shooting.
To cancel Interval Shooting mode
Set “INT.SHOT” to “OFF” in step 1.
● Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no
frame.
● To delete unwanted still images, refer to “Deleting Files”
NOTES:
(੬ pg. 27).
● To distinguish between still images taken in Interval
Shooting mode and other still images, it is recommended
that you reset the file names before shooting. (੬ pg. 26)
● Interval Shooting will stop if the battery runs out of power or
the Memory Card becomes full.
● When you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set
“BEEP” to “OFF”. (੬ pg. 29, 31)
NOTE:
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.
● The function “Animation” in the provided software “Digital
Photo Navigator” can be used to create movie files from the
®
captured still images (Windows only). To create movie
files with the Macintosh, it is recommended that you use the
function “Creating a Slideshow From Still Images” in the
commercial software “QuickTime Pro”.
Approximate Number of Storable Images
● The number increases or decreases depending on the
Picture Quality/Image Size, etc.
SD Memory Card
Image Size/Picture
Quality
8 MB** 16 MB* 32 MB* 64 MB*
640 x 480/FINE
640 x 480/STANDARD
1024 x 768/FINE
1024 x 768/STANDARD
1280 x 960/FINE
1280 x 960/STANDARD
1600 x 1200/FINE
47
85
21
42
13
27
7
95
175
47
85
29
55
16
26
205
375
95
185
60
120
34
50
425
755
200
375
125
250
65
1600 x 1200/STANDARD
12
110
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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 – 5 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
4/9 (r)
3 (w)
Switch
● If you press 5 during Auto Playback, files are displayed
in ascending order.
Lock
Button
VIDEO/
MEMORY
3 To end Auto Playback, press 8.
To display the next
image
To display the
previous image
SET
Normal Playback
8 (t)
5 (e)
100-0014
100-0013
100-0015
Auto Playback
MENU
SELECT
Playback Of Video Clips
E-MAIL/INFO
INDEX
You can view video clips (੬ pg. 26) stored in the
memory card.
1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 16)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of Images”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
2 If the image playback (IMAGE) screen appears, press
the Lock Button located on the switch.
SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.
● The type of file (IMAGE or E-MAIL CLIP) which has been
played back at the last time is displayed.
3 Press r or t to select “E-MAIL
E-MAIL CLIP
CLIP”, and press SET. The video
clip playback screen (E-MAIL
CLIP) appears.
4 If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP, see the right
column) screen appears, press SELECT. The MEMORY
SELECT screen appears.
4 Press w to select the previous
5 Press r or t to select “IMAGE”, and press SET. The
file. Press e to select the next file.
image playback screen (IMAGE) appears.
5 To start playback, press 4/9.
6 Press w to display the previous file. Press e to display
the next file.
6 To stop playback, press 8.
NOTE:
NOTES:
Images shot and stored on the card with another device with
resolutions other than “640 x 480”, “1024 x 768”, “1280 x 960”
and “1600 x 1200” will be displayed as thumbnails only. These
thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC.
● The video clip files stored with this camcorder are
compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files stored with
other devices cannot be played back with this camcorder.
● You can also view video clips on your PC by using
®
Windows Media Player version 6.4 or later. Refer to the
Playback Zoom
instructions of PC and software.
Available only with the remote control (provided).
(੬ pg. 22)
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25
Index Playback Of Files
Removing On-Screen Display
You can view several different files stored in the memory 1 Display the playback screen of normal images
card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to
locate a particular file you want.
(੬ pg. 24).
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
1 For Index Playback of image files, perform steps
1 – 5 in “Normal Playback Of Images” (੬ pg. 24).
For Index Playback of video clip files, perform steps
1 – 3 in “Playback Of Video Clips” (੬ pg. 24).
3 Press r or t to select “DISPLAY”, and press SET.
The Sub Menu appears.
4 Press r or t to select “OFF”, and press SET. The
operation mode indicator, folder/file number and battery
2 Press INDEX. The Index
Selected file
indicator (
) disappear.
Screen of the selected type of file
● To display the indicators again, select “ON”.
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
appears.
Operation mode indicator
3 Press w/e/r/t to move the
6
9
Folder/file number
frame to the desired file.
100-0013
4 Press SET. The selected file
MENU
is displayed.
Index number
D I SPLAY OFF
ON
Viewing File Information
You can get the relevant file information by pressing the
Battery indicator
INFO Button during normal playback or Index Playback.
FOLDER: Folder name
(੬ pg. 26)
FOLDER
F I LE
: 1 0 0 JVCGR
: DVC0 0 0 1 0
FILE: File name (੬ pg. 26)
DATE: Date the file was made
SIZE: Image size
DATE
:
2 7 . 1 0. 0 4
S I ZE
QUAL I TY : F I NE
PROTECT : OFF
: 1 0 2 4X7 6 8
QUALITY: Picture quality
(IMAGE only)
TIME: Playback time (E-MAIL CLIP only)
PROTECT: When set to “ON”, the file is protected from
accidental erasure. (੬ pg. 27)
● Press the INFO Button again to close the Information
Screen.
NOTE:
With images shot with other devices or processed on a PC,
“QUALITY: – – –” will be displayed.
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10 Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording.
You can make video clips from real-time camera image or
recorded video footage and store them in a memory card
as files which can be conveniently sent via E-Mail.
NOTE:
The video clip files stored with this camcorder are compatible
with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files stored with other devices
cannot be played back with this camcorder.
To make video clips from real-time camera image
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 memory card. (੬ pg. 16)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 15)
4 Set “E-CLIP REC” to the desired image size.
(੬ pg. 29, 31)
2 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 16)
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
5 Press E-MAIL to engage the
Remaining time
E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode.
4 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
22
440
E-
CLIP
0hh5mm
00 : 00
STANDBY
● “E-CLIP” appears.
the Lock Button located on the switch.
6 Press the Recording Start/Stop
5 Set “
COPY” to “ON”. (੬ pg. 29, 32)
Button to start recording.
6 Press 4/9 to start playback.
7 Press the Recording Start/Stop
7 At the point you want to dub, press 4/9 again to
Button to stop recording.
engage Still Playback.
● “COMPLETED” is displayed, then
the camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-Standby
mode.
8 To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.
● The “
” indication appears during dubbing.
NOTES:
wish to dub, perform up to step 8 using the remote control
(provided). (੬ pg. 22)
Approximate recording time
MultiMediaCard
SD Memory Card
Image
Size
● Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.
16 MB* 32 MB* 8 MB** 16 MB* 32 MB* 64 MB*
160 x 120 17 min. 34 min. 7 min. 15 min. 33 min. 68 min.
352 x 288 2 min. 4 min. 30 sec. 1 min. 4 min. 8 min.
Resetting The File Name
By resetting the file name, a new folder will be made. The
new files you are going to make will be stored in the new
folder. It is convenient to separate the new files from
previously made files. (Available only for Image and video
clip files.)
*
Optional
** Provided
To make video clips from recorded video footage
1 To reset the file name...
1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 15)
...for images, display its playback screen. (੬ pg. 24)
...for video clips, display its playback screen. (੬ pg. 24)
2 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 16)
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
4 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
3 Press r or t to select “NO. RESET”, and press SET.
the Lock Button located on the switch.
The NO. RESET screen appears.
5 Set “E-CLIP REC” to the desired image size.
4 Press r or t to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET.
The new folder (such as “101JVCGR”) will be made and
the file name of the next shot starts from DVC00001.
(੬ pg. 29, 31)
6 Press 4/9 to start video playback.
7 Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip Record-
NOTE:
Standby mode.
If the file name reaches DVC09999, a new folder (such as
“101JVCGR”) will be made and the file name will start again
from DVC00001.
● “E-CLIP” appears.
● To cancel E-Mail Clip Recording, press E-MAIL again or
press 8 to stop video playback.
8 At the point you want to start dubbing, press the
Recording Start/Stop Button to start E-Mail Clip
Recording.
9 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop E-Mail
Clip Recording.
● “COMPLETED” is displayed, then the camcorder re-enters
the E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode.
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27
To remove protection from all files stored in the
memory card
Protecting Files
The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure
4 Press r or t to select “CANC.ALL”, and press SET.
The PROTECT screen appears.
of files.
5 Press r or t to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET.
1 To protect the file...
● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
...for images, display its playback screen. (੬ pg. 24)
...for video clips, display its playback screen. (੬ pg. 24)
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
Deleting Files
Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time
or all at once.
The Sub Menu appears.
To protect the currently displayed file
1 To delete the file...
4 Press r or t to select
...for images, display its playback screen. (੬ pg. 24)
...for video clips, display its playback screen. (੬ pg. 24)
“CURRENT”, and press SET. The
MENU
PROTECT
CURRENT
PROT . ALL
CANC . ALL
PROTECT screen appears.
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
5 Press w or e to select the
RETURN
desired file.
The Sub Menu appears.
To delete the currently displayed file
6 Press r or t to select
“EXECUTE”, and press SET.
● To cancel protection, select
“RETURN”.
● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files
you want to protect.
PROTECT
4 Press r or t to select
“CURRENT”, and press SET. The
MENU
PROTECTED
RETURN
DELETE screen appears.
DELETE
CURRENT
ALL
5 Press w or e to select the
RETURN
desired file.
To protect all files stored in the memory card
6 Press r or t to select
“EXECUTE”, and press SET.
● To cancel deletion, select
“RETURN”.
● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files
you want to delete.
DELETE
The PROTECT screen appears.
5 Press r or t to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET.
DELETE?
● To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.
EXECUTE
RETURN
NOTES:
● If the “
” mark appears, the currently displayed file is
NOTE:
If the “
protected.
” mark appears, the selected file is protected and
● When the memory card is initialised or corrupted, even
important files, transfer them to a PC and save them.
cannot be deleted.
To delete all files stored in the memory card
4 Press r or t to select “ALL”, and press SET. The
To Remove Protection
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 3 in
“Protecting Files”.
DELETE screen appears.
5 Press r or t to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET.
● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.
To remove protection from the currently displayed
file
NOTES:
● Protected files (see the left column) cannot be deleted. To
delete them, remove protection first.
● Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored. Check files
before deleting.
4 Press r or t to select “CURRENT”, and press SET.
The PROTECT screen appears.
5 Press w or e to select the desired file.
CAUTION:
6 Press r or t to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET.
● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to remove
protection.
Do not remove the memory card or perform any other
operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion.
Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory
card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted
during deletion. If the memory card becomes corrupted,
initialise it. (੬ pg. 28)
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6 Press r or t to select
“RETURN”, and press SET. The
“SAVE?” appears.
● If you did not change any settings in
step 3 through 5, the Menu Screen
reappears.
DPOF
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
memory card: “To Print All Still Images (One Print For
Each)” or “To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number
Of Prints”.
SAVE?
EXECUTE
CANCEL
7 Press r or t to select
“EXECUTE” to save the setting you have just made, and
press SET.
● To cancel selection, select “CANCEL”.
NOTES:
To Reset The Number Of Prints
● 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.
1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “To Print All Still Images (One
● To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them to a
memory card. (੬ pg. 26)
Print For Each)”.
2 Press r or t to select “RESET”, and press SET. The
DPOF screen appears.
To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)
3 Press r or t to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET.
1 Display the playback screen of normal images.
The normal playback screen appears.
● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
(੬ pg. 24)
● The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still images.
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
CAUTION:
3 Press r or t to select “DPOF”,
While performing the above, never disconnect power, as this
may cause the memory card to be corrupted.
and press SET. The Sub Menu
MENU
appears.
DPOF
ALL
RESET
1
and press SET. The DPOF screen
appears.
RETURN
Initialising A Memory Card
You can initialise a memory card any time.
After initialising, all files and data stored in the memory
card, including those which have been protected, are
cleared.
5 Press r or t to select
“EXECUTE”, and press SET. The
normal playback screen appears.
● To cancel selection, select
“RETURN”.
DPOF
ALL1?
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
EXECUTE
RETURN
2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of
Prints
3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
FORMAT
4 Press r or t to select
“FORMAT”, and press SET. The
ERASE ALL
EX I ST I NG DATA?
FORMAT screen appears.
Print For Each)”.
5 Press r or t to select
2 Press r or t to select
DPOF
EXECUTE
RETURN
“EXECUTE”, and press SET. The
“CURRENT”, and press SET. The
memory card is initialised.
DPOF screen appears.
● When initialisation is finished, “NO
IMAGES STORED” or “NO E-MAIL CLIP STORED”
appears.
SHEETS
3 Press w or e to select the
0 0
desired file.
RETURN
4 Press r or t to select the
● To cancel initialisation, select “RETURN”.
number indication (00), and press SET.
CAUTION:
Do not perform any other operation (such as turning off the
camcorder) during initialisation. Also, be sure to use the
provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted
if the battery becomes exhausted during initialisation. If the
memory card becomes corrupted, initialise it.
5 Select the number of prints by
DPOF
pressing r to increase the
number, or t to decrease the
number, and press SET.
SHEETS
● Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the
0 5
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.
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29
Menus without Sub Menus
v WIPE/FADER (੬ pg. 37)
r PROGRAM AE (੬ pg. 38)
u W. BALANCE (੬ pg. 37)
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. 29 – 33)
Selected menu icon
blinks.
Selected
1) Press r or t to select the
desired parameter.
● Example: r PROGRAM AE
Menu
PROGRAM AE
w (Left)
r (Up)
Power
Switch
SET
SNOW
SEPIA
2) Press SET. Selection is
complete. The Menu Screen
returns.
MONOTONE
CLASSIC FILM
Lock Button
STROBE
VIDEO/
MEMORY
● Repeat the procedure if you wish
to set other function menus.
3) Press SET. The Menu Screen closes.
t (Down)
Menus with Sub Menus
e (Right)
m CAMERA (੬ pg. 29)
q MANUAL (੬ pg. 30)
CAMERA DISPLAY (
Selected menu icon
blinks.
Selected function
n
੬
pg. 31)
CAMERA
REC MODE
–
t VIDEO (੬ pg. 32)
MENU
SOUND MODE– 1 2B I T
ZOOM
–
–
–
4 0 x
n VIDEO DISPLAY (੬ pg. 33)
1) Press r or t to select the
desired function, and press SET.
The Sub Menu appears.
● Example: m CAMERA Menu
2) Press r or t to select the
desired parameter.
SNAP MODE
GA I N UP
FULL
AGC
NAV I GAT I ON– MANUAL
1 For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:
● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO” or
“MEMORY”.
● Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock
Button located on the switch.
RETURN
Sub Menu
CAMERA
For Video Playback Menus:
3) Press SET. Selection is
REC MODE
–
● 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. 24).
complete.
● Repeat the procedure if you wish
to set other function menus.
4) Press SET. The Menu Screen
returns.
RETURN
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 17)
● Repeat the procedure if you wish
to set other function menus.
5) Press SET. The Menu Screen
closes.
CAMERA
REC MODE
–
SOUND MODE– 1 2B I T
3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
ZOOM
–
–
–
4 0 x
SNAP MODE
GA I N UP
FULL
AGC
4 Press r or t to select the desired function, and press
NAV I GAT I ON– MANUAL
SET. The selected function menu appears.
Screen for Video and D.S.C. Screen for Video Playback
RETURN
Recording Menu
Menu
WI PE / FADER
V I DEO
OFF
SOUND MODE– STEREO
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
NARRAT I ON
SYNCHRO
–
–
–
OFF
0 .
0
Recording Menus
REC MODE
COPY– OFF
NAV I . DEL .
BLANK SRCH
S / AV I NPUT
CAMERA
–
OFF
RETURN
The “m CAMERA” settings are effective when the Power
Switch is set to both “A” and “M”. However, the menu
settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is
set to “M”.
5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected
function.
[ ] = Factory-preset
REC MODE
[SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode
LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5 times
the recording time.
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NAVIGATION
[MANUAL]: Enables thumbnail images to be made
manually. (੬ pg. 38)
NOTES:
● Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 43) and Insert Editing (੬ pg. 43) 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.
5SEC / 15SEC / 30SEC / 60SEC:
The captured image is stored in the memory card as a
thumbnail image when the recording time is over the
navigation time.
● 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.
For example, “5SEC” is suitable to record short scenes
with the thumbnail images. (੬ pg. 38) However, the
stored thumbnail images may take up a lot of memory. In
this case, using the memory card with large capacity is
recommended.
SOUND MODE
[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)
OFF: Disables the function.
● The “
” indicator appears when “NAVIGATION” is
set to other than “MANUAL” and “OFF”.
16 BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound on two
separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of
previous models)
MANUAL
The “q MANUAL” settings are effective only when the
Power Switch is set to “M”.
[ ] = Factory-preset
ZOOM
10X: When set to “10X” while using digital zoom, the
zoom magnification will reset to 10X since digital zoom
will be disengaged.
[40X]*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally
processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible
from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 40X
digital magnification.
300X*: 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 300X
digital magnification.
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to
“VIDEO”.
DIS
OFF: Disables the function.
[ON
by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.
]: To compensate for unstable images caused
NOTES:
● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is
excessive, or depending on the shooting condition.
●
The “
” may change colour from white to blue and start
● Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on
a tripod.
SELF-TIMER
[OFF] / ON
੬ pg. 34, “Self-Timer”
SNAP MODE
5S
[FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame
NEGA: Nega mode
FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame
[OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording.
5S: Enables 5-Second Recording. (੬ pg. 34)
Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only. By using
an inanimate object and changing its position between
shots, you can record the subject as though it is moving.
TELE MACRO
[FULL]
NEGA
FRAME
[OFF]: Disables the function.
For details on the procedure, refer to “Snapshot (For
ON: When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m,
set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”. You can shoot a subject as
large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.
Video Recording)” (੬ pg. 35).
GAIN UP
OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture
brightness adjustment.
NOTE:
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.
[AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the
image is bright.
WIDE MODE
AUTO
: The shutter speed is automatically
[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
adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at
slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the
AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth
or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While
the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “
is displayed.
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.
”
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SQUEEZE* : For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio
NOTES:
of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen
● If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot
be turned on.
without distortion. The
indicator appears. When using
this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction
manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD
monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.
● “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”.
D.WIDE* : The
indicator appears. The zoom range
is extended beyond the maximum optical zoom wide
angle range. This mode’s wide angle setting is equivalent
to using a 0.7X wide conversion lens. Zooming is
possible from 0.7X to 10X. This mode is suitable for
shooting in a small room.
E-CLIP REC
160 x 120
/
240 x 176 [352 x 288]
/
੬ pg. 26, “E-Mail Clip Recording”
PRIORITY
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to
“VIDEO”.
[LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when
the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is
opened.
FINDER: The image is displayed in the viewfinder when
the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is
opened.
WIND CUT
[OFF]: Disengages the function.
ON
“
: Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The
” indicator appears. The quality of the sound will
change. This is normal.
CAM RESET
[RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to the factory-
preset.
FLASH ADJ.
੬ pg. 34, “Flash Brightness Adjustment”
SYSTEM
CAMERA DISPLAY
The “s SYSTEM” functions which are set when the
Power Switch is set to “M” are also applied when the
Power Switch is set to “PLAY”.
● The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are effective even
when the Power Switch is set to “A”. However, the menu
settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set
to “M”.
[ ] = Factory-preset
● The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings except “BRIGHT”
and “AUX MIC” are effective only for shooting.
[ ] = Factory-preset
BEEP
OFF: Even though not heard while shooting, shutter
sound is recorded on the tape.
BRIGHT
BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned on or
off, and at the beginning and end of recording. It also
activates the shutter sound effect. (੬ pg. 23, 35)
[MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when
any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter
sound effect. (੬ pg. 23, 35)
੬ pg. 15, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”
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
screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV.
TALLY
OFF: The tally lamp remains off at all times.
[ON]: The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of
recording.
DATE/TIME
OFF: The date/time does not appear.
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.
OFF: Disables the remote control operations.
[ON]: Enables the remote control operations.
● The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing
the DISPLAY Button on the remote control (provided).
(੬ pg. 21, 40, 45)
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:
● When the Menu Screen is closed after “DEMO MODE” is
turned “ON”.
● With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no operation for
about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”.
● Performing any operation during the demonstration stops
the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed
for more than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will
resume.
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TIME CODE
[OFF]: Time code is not displayed.
Playback Menus
ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the
connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during
recording. (੬ pg. 19)
VIDEO
[ ] = Factory-preset
SOUND MODE and NARRATION
AUX MIC
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
“NARRATION” from the Menu Screen and set it to the
desired parameter.
OFF: Auxiliary microphone level indicator does not
appear.
[ON]: Displays auxiliary microphone level indicator when
optional microphone is connected. (੬ pg. 8)
CLOCK ADJ.
SOUND MODE
DSC
[STEREO
channels in stereo.
[ ] = Factory-preset
SOUND L : Sound from the “L” channel is output.
SOUND R : Sound from the “R” channel is output.
QUALITY
[FINE] / STANDARD
The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match
your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available:
NARRATION
[OFF]: Original sound is output on both “L” and “R”
channels in stereo.
ON: Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R”
channels in stereo. (੬ pg. 43)
MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and
output in stereo on both “L” and “R” channels.
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. 23)
SYNCHRO
IMAGE SIZE
੬ pg. 47, “For More Accurate Editing”
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. 23)
REC MODE
[SP] / LP
Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP)
depending on your preference. It is recommended you
use “REC MODE” in VIDEO Menu when using this
camcorder as a recorder during dubbing. (੬ pg. 40, 41)
NOTE:
The setting can be changed only when the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
COPY
REC SELECT
[OFF]: When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed during
tape playback, the playback image pauses and normal
(The still image is not recorded.)
memory card. (੬ pg. 26)
[
(TAPE)]: When Snapshot recording is performed
with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to “VIDEO”, still
images are recorded only onto the tape.
/
performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to
“VIDEO”, still images are recorded not only onto the tape
but also in the memory card (640 x 480 pixels). In this
mode, the “SNAP MODE” selection in CAMERA Menu is
also applicable to memory card recording.
NAVI.DEL.
IMAGE SEL. / TAPE SEL. / ALL / RETURN
੬ pg. 39, “To delete thumbnail images”
INT.SHOT
BLANK SRCH
[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON: Enables interval shooting. (੬ pg. 23)
੬ pg. 20, “Blank Search”
S/AV INPUT
INT.TIME
[OFF]: Disables audio/video signal input from the S/AV
connector. (੬ pg. 40)
A/V.IN: Enables audio/video signal input from the S/AV
connector. (੬ pg. 40)
15SEC
/
30SEC
/
[1MIN]
/
2MIN
/
5MIN
/
10MIN
/
30MIN 60MIN
/
Allows you to select the shooting interval for interval
shooting. (੬ pg. 23)
S.IN: Enables audio/S-video signal input from the S/AV
connector. (੬ pg. 40)
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SYSTEM
when the Power Switch is set to “M”.
● The parameters are the same as in the description on
page 31.
The flash can be used when a
snapshot is taken in Record-
Standby mode. (੬ pg. 23, 35)
● When the Power Switch is set to
“A”, the flash automatically fires if it
is dark ( appears).
● When the Power Switch is set to “M”,
you can select the flash setting.
Press FLASH repeatedly to select
the desired mode.
VIDEO DISPLAY
The “n” (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective only for
video playback except “BRIGHT” and “AUX MIC”.
● The parameters (except “OFF” in ON SCREEN settings)
are the same as in the description (CAMERA DISPLAY) on
page 31.
Flash
OFF: No indicator. Will not fire.
[ ] = Factory-preset
0A*: Fires automatically if it is dark.
BRIGHT
C
0A: Fires automatically if it is dark and reduces the
Red-Eye effect in the subject’s eyes.
ON SCREEN
When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display disappears.
DATE/TIME [OFF] / AUTO / ON
OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV
0: Always fires.
* Factory-preset
If “C 0A” is selected
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.
The C Red-Eye reduction indicator lights. Press
SNAPSHOT. The flash fires twice. The first flash is for
reduction of the human eye’s red reflection and the
second flash is for the actual recording.
● When the date is changed during playback.
TIME CODE
[OFF] / ON
NOTES:
● Do not fire the flash at a person at short range.
● The flash does not fire when the flash is set to “OFF” or
when Night-Scope mode (੬ pg. 34) is engaged, and also
when the battery remaining power is low.
੬ pg. 32, “TIME CODE”
AUX MIC
OFF / [ON]
੬ pg. 32, “AUX MIC”
● When “r” is set to “SPORTS” or “SNOW” (੬ pg. 38), the
flash does not fire even if the flash is set to “ON”.
● When shooting a subject at a distance where the flash light
cannot reach (over approx. 2 m), set the flash to “OFF” to
prevent the picture from becoming too dark or becoming
too tinted.
● While charging the flash, blinks and the flash will not fire.
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Flash Brightness Adjustment
5-Second Recording
When a snapshot (੬ pg. 23, 35) is taken in the dark the
camcorder fires the flash and adjusts the brightness
automatically. You can also adjust the flash brightness
manually. When you find that the snapshots you took
look too bright or too dark, adjust it manually.
Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second
1 Set “5S” to “5S”. (੬ pg. 30)
● The “5S” indicator appears.
1 Select “FLASH ADJ.” in MANUAL Menu, and press
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters
Record-Standby mode automatically.
SET.
● The parameter appears.
● Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop Button again
within 5 seconds after recording starts, Record-Standby
mode is not engaged.
2 To intensify the flash, press r. To weaken the flash,
press t.
● Adjustment range: –3 to +3. (Factory-preset: 0)
3 To exit the 5S mode, select “OFF” in step 1.
3 Press SET. Press r or t to select “BRETURN”, and
press it twice to close the Menu Screen.
Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button in
step 2, select the desired Snapshot mode in CAMERA
Menu (੬ pg. 30), then press SNAPSHOT. The
camcorder records a 5-second still. When “5S” is set to
“Anim.”, this function is not available.
NOTE:
When you change the subject you are shooting or the
shooting location, set it back to 0 as described in step 2 and
take a snapshot to check the flash brightness. After doing this
adjust to your desired brightness.
NOTE:
When “5S” is set to “Anim.”, the 5-Second Recording mode is
not available. Animation recording of a few frames only is
taken instead.
Self-Timer
Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can
become part of the scene in a more natural way, adding
the final touch to a memorable picture.
Night-Scope
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.
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.
MANUAL
2 Set “SELF-TIMER” to “ON ”.
(੬ pg. 29, 30)
SELF–T I MER
–
OFF
ON
● The “ ” indicator appears.
3 For video recording, press the
Recording Start/Stop Button.
● The tally lamp starts blinking.
● After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and video recording
starts. The tally lamp stays on.
RETURN
appears.
30 times sensitivity.
● “ ” appears beside “
automatically adjusted.
To stop Self-Timer recording, press the Recording Start/
Stop Button again.
● The camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.
” while the shutter speed is being
To deactivate Night-Scope
Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Scope indicator
disappears.
OR
3 For snapshot, press SNAPSHOT.
● The tally lamp starts blinking.
NOTES:
● After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and snapshot recording
starts. The tally lamp turns off. After that, the camcorder re-
enters Record-Standby mode.
● During Night-Scope, 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. 38)
4 To end Self-Timer recording, select “OFF” in step 2.
• “Snapshot Flash” (੬ pg. 33)
NOTE:
• “GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu (੬ pg. 30)
• “DIS” in MANUAL Menu (੬ pg. 30)
● During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the
camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is
recommended.
If “BEEP” and “TALLY” are set to “OFF” (੬ pg. 31), the beep
does not sound and the tally lamp does not light.
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Snapshot (For Video Recording)
Exposure Control
This feature lets you record still images that look like
photographs onto a tape.
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.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
2 Set the Power Switch to “M”.
3 Set “SNAP MODE” to the desired mode.
(੬ pg. 29, 30)
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.
4 Press SNAPSHOT.
● There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-
enters the Record-Standby mode.
2 Press EXPOSURE.
● The exposure control indicator appears.
press w. (maximum 6)
● You can perform Snapshot also during recording. A still
image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the
normal recording resumes.
● +3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight
compensation. (੬ pg. 36)
● Regardless of the Power Switch position (“A” or “M”),
Snapshot recording takes place using the selected
Snapshot mode.
● –3 exposure has the same effect as when “r” is set to
“SPOTLIGHT”. (੬ pg. 38)
4 Press SET. Exposure adjustment is complete.
To return to automatic exposure control
Press EXPOSURE twice. Or, set the Power Switch to
“A”.
● Flash will not work in “VIDEO” mode.
Motor Drive Mode
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides an
effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still
images: approx. 1 second)
NOTES:
● You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same
time when “r” is set to “SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW”
(੬ pg. 38), or with the backlight compensation.
● If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in
brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”. (੬ pg. 29, 30)
● The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC SELECT” is
set to “
/
”. (੬ pg. 32)
Manual Focus
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as
approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity.
However, correct focus may not be obtained depending
on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual
focus mode.
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2 Press the FOCUS lever. The
manual focus indicator appears.
3 Slide up ( ) or down ( ) the
FOCUS lever to focus on a
subject.
Manual focus indicator
● When the focus level cannot be
adjusted any further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.
4 Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.
To reset to Auto Focus
Press FOCUS once.
Manual focus is recommended in situations listed
below.
● When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
● When illumination is low.*
● When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness
and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a clear,
blue sky.*
● When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor or
the viewfinder.*
● When the scene contains minute patterns or identical
patterns that are regularly repeated.
● When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting
off the surface of a body of water.
● When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.
* The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking:
,
,
and
.
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Iris Lock
Spot Exposure Control
Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well- Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise
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.
● When shooting on a reflective natural background such as
at the beach or when skiing.
● When shooting objects under a spotlight.
● When zooming.
exposure compensation. You can select one of the three
metering areas on the LCD monitor/viewfinder.
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2 Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the Spot Exposure
Control indicator “ ” appears.
● A spot metering area frame appears at the centre of the
LCD monitor/viewfinder.
3 Press w or e to select the desired spot metering area
frame.
4 Press SET.
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.
● Spot Exposure Control is engaged.
selected area most appropriate.
2 Press EXPOSURE.
● The exposure control indicator appears.
3 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor
To lock the iris
or the viewfinder, then press and hold SET for over 2
After step 3, press and hold SET over 2 seconds. The
seconds. The exposure control indicator and the “
indication appear.
”
“
” indication appears and the iris is locked.
To cancel Spot Exposure Control
Press BACK LIGHT once so that the “ ” indicator
disappears.
4 Press SET. The “ ” indication changes to “ ” and
the iris is locked.
To return to automatic iris control
Press EXPOSURE twice. Or, set the Power Switch to
“A”.
NOTES:
● You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the same
time with following functions:
● The exposure control indicator and “ ” disappear.
• “SQUEEZE” in “WIDE MODE” (੬ pg. 30)
• “SPOTLIGHT”, “STROBE” or “SNOW” in “PROGRAM
AE” (੬ pg. 38)
• Digital Zoom (੬ pg. 18)
• Manual Exposure Control
To lock the exposure control and the iris
After step 2, adjust the exposure by pressing w or e.
Then lock the iris in steps 3 and 4. For automatic locking,
press EXPOSURE twice in step 2. The exposure control
and the iris become automatic.
● Depending on the shooting location and condition, optimum
result may not be attained.
Backlight Compensation
Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly.
With simple operation, backlight compensation feature
brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the
exposure.
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2 Press BACK LIGHT so that the Backlight
Compensation indicator “ ” appears.
To cancel Backlight Compensation
Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the “ ” indicator
disappears.
NOTE:
Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around
the subject to become too bright and the subject to become
white.
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White Balance Adjustment
The white balance that refers to the correctness of colour These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.
reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the
is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. next.
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.
However, more advanced camcorder operators control
this function manually to achieve a more professional
colour/tint reproduction.
Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or
stopped.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
2 Set the Power Switch to “M”.
To change the setting
Set “u” to the desired mode. (੬ pg. 29)
● The selected mode indicator except “AUTO” appears.
3 Set “v” to the desired mode. (੬ pg. 29)
● The WIPE/FADER menu disappears and the effect is
reserved.
[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically.
● The selected effect indicator appears.
MWB: Adjust the white balance manually when
shooting under various types of lighting. (੬ “Manual
White Balance Adjustment”)
4 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 3. The effect indicator disappears.
FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.
CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.
NOTES:
HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of lighting
is used.
● You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing
and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button.
● Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with certain
modes of Program AE with special effects. (੬ pg. 38) In
this case, the selected indicator blinks or goes out.
[ ] = Factory-preset
To return to automatic white balance
Set “u” to “AUTO”. (੬ pg. 29)
Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.
WIPE/FADER
Manual White Balance Adjustment
Adjust the white balance
manually when shooting under
various types of lighting.
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 colour screen from a
black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black
and white.
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2 Select “MWB” in
upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower
left to upper right, leaving a black screen.
White paper
“u W.BALANCE” menu.
(੬ pg. 29)
● The
indication blinks slowly.
WIPE–WINDOW: The scene starts in the centre of a
black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or comes
in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the centre.
3 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.
WIPE–SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out
4 Press and hold SET until
● When the setting is completed,
blinking.
begins blinking rapidly.
resumes normal
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.
5 Press SET twice. The Menu Screen closes and the
Manual White Balance indicator
is displayed.
NOTES:
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.
● In step 3, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In
such a case, adjust focus manually. (੬ pg. 35)
● A subject can be shot under various types of lighting
conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.).
Because the colour temperature is different depending on
the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the
white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural
result.
WIPE–SHUTTER: Wipe in from the centre of a black
screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe out from the
top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen.
● Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is
retainedevenifthepoweristurnedofforthebatteryremoved.
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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.
Program AE With Special Effects
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2 Set “r” to the desired mode. (੬ pg. 29)
● The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected
effect is activated.
● The selected effect indicator appears.
To deactivate the selected effect
Select “OFF” in step 2. The effect indicator disappears.
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to
“VIDEO”.
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-Scope.
● When a subject is too bright or reflective, a vertical streak
may appear (smear phenomenon). Smear phenomenon
Navigation Function
The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents
tends to occur when “SPORTS” or any mode of “SHUTTER by making thumbnail images on a memory card.
1/250 – 1/4000” is selected.
● Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be
used with certain Wipe/Fader effects. (੬ pg. 37) In this
case, the selected indicator blinks or goes out.
Before continuing
To use Navigation functions, load a cassette and memory
To make thumbnail images during video recording
automatically
PROGRAM AE
OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)
SHUTTER 1/50: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th 1 Set “NAVIGATION” to the desired navigation storing
of a second. Black bands that usually appear when
shooting a TV screen become narrower.
SHUTTER 1/120: The shutter speed is fixed at
1/120th of a second. The flickering that occurs when
shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour
lamp is reduced.
SHUTTER 1/250/ SHUTTER 1/500/ SHUTTER 1/1000*/
SHUTTER 1/2000*/ SHUTTER 1/4000*: These settings
allow fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a
time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback by fixing
shutter speed variables. Use these settings when an
automatic adjustment does not work well, using SPORTS
mode. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the
picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good
lighting conditions.
time. (੬ pg. 29, 30)
● If the “
” indicator appears blinking on the screen, wait
until it stops blinking. If it does not stop blinking after a
while, check if a memory card is loaded.
2 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M”.
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording.
● When the recording time is over the navigation time set in
step 1, “
” appears briefly, then the image of the point
where recording is started is captured and stored in the
memory card as a thumbnail image.
● If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed before “
stops blinking, the image of the point where the loaded
memory card is recognised is captured.
”
4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop
recording.
SPORTS
(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000):
This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured
one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion
playback. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the
picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good
lighting conditions.
SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may
otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely
bright surroundings such as in the snow.
To make thumbnail images after video recording
manually
1 Set “NAVIGATION” to “MANUAL”. (੬ pg. 29, 30)
2 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M”.
3 After the recording, press NAVI STORE.
● The “
” indicator appears briefly and the captured image
is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image.
NOTES:
SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects that may
otherwise appear too bright when shooting under
extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.
● The remaining number of storable thumbnail images also
appears on the screen when it reaches 10 or less. If “REC
SELECT” is set to “
/
” in DSC Menu, the
number shows how many 640 x 480 pixel images can be
stored.
● If “5S” is set to “5S” or “Anim.” in MANUAL Menu, the
NAVIGATION function will not work properly.
TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more
natural. White Balance (੬ pg. 37) is automatically set to
“
”, but can be changed to your desired setting. When
Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts
the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity. From less than 10
m, adjust the focus manually. The flash does not fire in
this mode.
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39
To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images
(Navigation Search)
NOTES:
● Be sure to always use the same tape and memory card
together as they were during recording; otherwise, the
camcorder cannot recognise Tape and Memory Card IDs to
perform Navigation Function properly.
1 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.
2 Press NAVI during video playback or stop mode.
● Check if an appropriate tape and memory card are loaded
when the following messages appear: “UNABLE TO USE
NAVIGATION”, “THIS MEMORY CARD IS NOT
COMPATIBLE”.
● If you change the memory card while shooting on one tape,
two memory cards will share the tape’s thumbnail images.
We recommend that you use one memory card for one
tape.
● The loaded cassette’s Navigation
NAV I GAT I ON
thumbnail image screen appears.
DATE : 24 . 2 5 ’ 0 4
3 :3 : 2 9
TC
:
1 3 : 2 3 : 1 5
1
2
3
3 Press w/e/r/t to select the
desired image, and press SET.
● The “NAVIGATION SEARCH”
indication appears blinking and the
camcorder starts searching the
4
5
006
● Navigation Search does not work if the current position is at
a blank portion on the tape. Also, do not leave a blank
portion partway through the tape when shooting; otherwise,
Navigation Function does not work properly.
● Before shooting newly over a recorded tape, be sure to
delete all thumbnail images of the previous recording from
the relevant memory card.
● If you copy thumbnail images from one memory card to
another via a PC, Navigation Search does not work with the
copied memory card.
tape for the relevant point of the selected thumbnail image.
To cancel Navigation search midway
Press 4/9, 3, 5 or 8.
To add thumbnail images during video playback
1 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.
2 Press 4/9 to start video playback.
3 Press NAVI STORE at the desired point.
● The “
” indicator appears briefly and the image of the
point where NAVI STORE is pressed is stored in the
memory card as a thumbnail image.
To delete thumbnail images
1 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
3 Press SET to select “t”. The VIDEO Menu appears.
V I DEO
4 Press r or t to select
SOUND MODE– STEREO
“NAVI.DEL.”, and press SET. The
NARRAT I ON
SYNCHRO
–
–
–
OFF
0 . 0
Sub Menu appears.
REC MODE
COPY– OFF
NAV I . DEL .
5 By pressing r or t:
BLANK SRCH
S / AV I NPUT
–
OFF
Select “IMAGE SEL.” to delete the
currently displayed thumbnail
image.
RETURN
Select “TAPE SEL.” to delete all thumbnail images for the
tape which contains the currently displayed image.
Select “ALL” to delete all thumbnail images stored in the
memory card at once.
NAV I GAT I ON
6 Press SET. The NAVIGATION
DELETE CURRENT?
screen appears.
7 Press r or t to select
“EXECUTE”, and press SET.
2 6 . 1 2 . 0 4 1 5 : 0 0
EXECUTE
RETURN
● Press w to display the previous
image. Press e to display the next
image.
● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.
● Thumbnail images cannot be deleted during video
playback.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the memory card or perform any other
operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion.
Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory
card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted
during deletion. If the memory card becomes corrupted,
initialise it.
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To use this camcorder as a player
Dubbing To Or From A VCR
1 Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and
the VCR’s input connectors.
2 Start playback on the camcorder. (੬ pg. 19)
3 At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording
To S/AV
connector
on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR’s instruction manual.)
Open the cover.
mark
playback on the camcorder.
S/AV/Editing cable
(provided)
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power
supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 13)
● To choose whether or not the following displays appear on
the connected TV
• Date/time
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.
to turn on/off the date indication.
1
2
3
4
5
• Time code
Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”. (੬ pg. 29, 33)
• Indications other than date/time and time code
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
(੬ pg. 29, 33)
Cable Adapter*
“Y/C”/“CVBS” Video
Out Select Switch
To use this camcorder as a recorder
To VCR
1 Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and
the VCR’s output connectors.
TV
2 Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (੬ pg. 29)
3 Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”.
4 Set “S/AV INPUT” to “A/V.IN” or “S.IN”*.
VCR
(੬ pg. 29, 32)
* Select “S.IN” when using S-VIDEO OUT connector on your
5TPVr/eVsCsRt.he Recording Start/Stop Button to engage the
A Remote plug: Not connected (When not in use, keep
the Remote plug in its protective caddy.)
B To S-VIDEO IN or OUT**
C Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT
D Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT
Record-Pause mode.
● The “
” or “
” indication appears on the screen.
S.IN
A/V.IN
6 Start playback on the player.
7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press the
Recording Start/Stop Button to start dubbing. The
indication rotates.
E White to AUDIO L IN or OUT
*
If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided
cable adapter. (The provided cable adapter accepts only
output signals from this camcorder. To use this camcorder
as a recorder, use a commercially available cable
adapter.)
8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop
dubbing. The
indication stops rotating.
9 Press 8 to return to the normal playback mode.
** 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.
NOTES:
● After dubbing, set “S/AV INPUT” back to “OFF”.
● Analogue signals can be converted to digital signals with
this procedure.
NOTE:
Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as
required:
● It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.
Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/
C signals and uses an S-Video cable.
CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not
accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable.
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To use this camcorder as a player
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit
Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital
Dubbing)
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.
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.
3 Start playback on the camcorder. (੬ pg. 19)
manual.)
5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video unit, then
stop playback on this camcorder.
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power
supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 13)
● 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 4. If this
occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.
● If “Playback Zoom” (੬ pg. 22) or “Playback Special Effects”
(੬ pg. 22) 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 DV IN/OUT
DV cable
(optional)
Core filter
To use this camcorder as a recorder
1 Make sure all units are turned off.
2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with
a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the
illustration.
To DV IN/OUT
3 Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (੬ pg. 29)
4 Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”.
5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage the
Record-Pause mode.
Video unit equipped with DV connector
● The “
DV. IN
6 Start playback on the player.
7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press the
Recording Start/Stop Button to start dubbing. The
indication rotates.
8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop
dubbing. The
indication stops rotating.
9 Press 8 to return to the normal playback mode.
NOTES:
● If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor, set “S/AV
INPUT” to “OFF”. (੬ pg. 29, 32)
● Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded
on the original tape, regardless of the current “SOUND
MODE” setting. (੬ pg. 30)
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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
[B] Using DV cable
It is 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.
It is also possible to use this camcorder as a WebCam.
(Windows XP only)
NOTES:
● Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND PC
CONNECTION GUIDE” for the installation of the bundled
software and drivers.
● The software operation manual is provided as PDF file on
the CD-ROM.
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power
supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 13)
● Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable
simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the
cable you wish to use to the camcorder.
To USB
To DV IN/OUT
Core filter
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 USB
connector
To DV
connector
PC
PC with DV
connector
● 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.
When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV
cable, make sure to follow the procedure below.
Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause
malfunctions to the camcorder and/or the PC.
● Connect the DV cable first to the PC, and then to the
camcorder.
● Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly according to the
shape of the DV connector.
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Audio Dubbing
Insert Editing
The audio track can be customised only when recorded
in the 12-BIT and SP modes. (੬ pg. 29)
● Use the provided remote control or an optional remote
control kit RM-V717KITU.
You can record a new scene into a previously recorded
tape, replacing a section of the original recording with
minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. The
original audio remains unchanged.
● Use the provided remote control or an optional remote
control kit RM-V717KITU.
Headphone Connector
Microphone
Connector
Speaker
NOTES:
● Before performing the following steps, make sure that
“TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (੬ pg. 29, 33)
● Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP
mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
START/
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY
STOP
1 Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and
press PAUSE (9). Confirm the time code at this point.
(੬ pg. 19)
Stereo Microphone
REW
INSERT
A.DUB
2 Press REW (3) until the Edit-In point is located,
then press PAUSE (9).
1 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing
will start, then press PAUSE (9).
3 Press and hold INSERT (I) on the remote control,
then press PAUSE (9). The “9I” indicator and the Time
Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters
Insert-Pause mode.
2 While holding A. DUB (D) on the remote control,
press PAUSE (9). The “9D” and “MIC” indicators
appear.
● 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).
4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (9), then STOP
5 To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then
(8).
STOP (8).
To hear the sound during Audio Dubbing
Connect optional headphones to the headphone
connector or use the AV connector, and set the
“NARRATION” to the desired mode;
● “OFF” for the playback sound.
NOTES:
● Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 38) can be used to
spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing.
● During Insert Editing, the date and time information
changes.
● “ON” for the dubbed sound.
● “MIX” for the playback and dubbed sound.
● 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. 50)
To hear the dubbed sound during playback
Set “NARRATION” to “ON” or “MIX”. (੬ pg. 29, 32)
NOTES:
● When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-BIT, the
old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.
● If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound may
be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas.
● If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move the
camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn down
the TV’s volume.
● If you change from 12-BIT to 16-BIT in mid-recording and
then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective from
the point where 16-BIT recording began.
● During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes
recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded in 16-BIT audio
or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops.
● Audio dubbing is also possible using an optional
microphone connected to the MIC connector.
● While an optional microphone is connected, the built-in
microphone is disabled.
● To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to
the camcorder’s S/AV connector, first set “S/AV INPUT” to
“A/V.IN” or “S.IN” in VIDEO Menu. (੬ pg. 29, 32)
The “AUX” indication appears instead of “MIC”.
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VCR CODE LIST
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
BRAND NAME
AKAI
CODE
62, 64, 77
13
Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the
source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic
editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily
performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) is set to
operate with your brand of VCR (see “VCR CODE
LIST”), but can also be performed by operating the VCR
manually.
● Use the optional remote control kit RM-V717KITU. It is a
set composed of RM-V717U remote control, an Editing
cable* and an Editing extension cable.
BLAUPUNKT
DAEWOO
FERGUSON
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
18
97, 98, 32
14, 34
66, 63
JVC A
JVC B
JVC C
91
96
93
* The Editing cable is not required with this camcorder.
● Refer to remote control kit’s instructions as well.
LG/GOLDSTAR
MITSUBISHI
NEC
11
67, 68
Set Remote/VCR Code
37, 38
1 Turn off the power to the
SHIFT
MBR SET
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
13, 17, 11, 94, 18
VCR and point the remote
towards the VCR’s infrared
sensor. Then, referring to the
VCR CODE LIST, press and
hold MBR SET, and enter the
brand code.
19, 95, 11, 94, 91, 96, 12, 33, 72
SAMSUNG
SANYO
94
36, 35
SELECO, REX
SHARP
91, 96
15, 10
The code is automatically set
once you release MBR SET,
and the VCR’s power comes
on.
SONY
65, 60, 39, 31
91, 96, 97, 32
THOMSON,
TELEFUNKEN, SABA,
NORDMENDE
2 Make sure the VCR’s power
is on. Then, while holding
TOSHIBA
69, 61
SHIFT, press the button on the
remote for the desired function.
The functions the remote can
RM-V717U (optional)
control are PLAY (U), STOP (8), PAUSE (9), FF (5),
REW (3) and VCR REC STBY (79; you do not need
to press SHIFT for this one).
A Infrared beam transmitting window
Transmits the beam signal.
B DISPLAY Button*
C SHIFT Button (see the left column)
D SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons*
Left/Right Buttons*
You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.
IMPORTANT:
Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of
many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer
limited functions.
E REW Button*
G EFFECT ON/OFF Button*
H EFFECT Button*
I PAUSE IN Connector (੬ pg. 45)
J MBR SET Button (see the left column)
K Up Button*
INSERT Button*
L Down Button*
A. DUB Button*
M PLAY Button*
NOTES:
● If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1, try another
code from the VCR CODE LIST.
● Some brands of VCR do not come on automatically. In this
case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.
● If the remote control is not able to control the VCR, use the
controls on the VCR.
● When the remote control’s batteries run out, the VCR brand
you have set will be erased. In that case, replace the old
battery with a new one to reset the VCR brand.
N FF Button*
O STOP Button*
P PAUSE Button*
Q R.A.EDIT Buttons
(੬ pg. 46, 47)
a Zoom (T/W) Buttons*
b START/STOP Button*
c SNAPSHOT Button*
* Functions the same as each corresponding button on the
provided remote control RM-V720U (੬ pg. 21)
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Make Connections
Also refer to page 20.
1 A A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE
connector
To AV
Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE
connector.
Open the cover.
mark
B A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote PAUSE
connector but equipped with an R.A.EDIT connector
Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector.
S/AV/Editing cable
(provided)
C A VCR other than above
Connect the editing cable to the remote control’s PAUSE
IN connector.
2 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder.
1
2
3
4
4 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
Editing extension cable
the Lock Button located on the switch.
5 Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape and
engage the AUX mode.
Cable
Adapter*
“Y/C”/“CVBS” Video
Out Select Switch
NOTES:
● Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the
indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If they do, they
will be recorded onto the new tape.
To VCR
VCR
AB To Remote PAUSE or
R.A.EDIT
on the connected TV
• Date/time
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.
(੬ pg. 29, 33) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control
to turn on/off the date indication.
C To PAUSE IN
• Time code
Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”. (੬ pg. 29, 33)
• Indications other than date/time and time code
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
(੬ pg. 29, 33)
● When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input
connector, an optional DV cable can be connected instead
of the S/AV/Editing cable. However, it is necessary to
connect the editing cable of the S/AV/Editing cable to the
VCR. (For details, see step 1.)
TV
A Black to S-VIDEO IN**
B Yellow to VIDEO IN
C Red to AUDIO R IN
D White to AUDIO L IN
*
If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided
cable adapter.
** Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN
connector. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the
yellow video cable.
*** If necessary, use this cable provided with the remote
control kit RM-V717KITU for connections.
NOTE:
Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as
required:
Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/
C signals and uses an S-Video cable.
CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not
accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable.
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Select Scenes
NOTES:
● When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out points so
that there is a relatively large difference between them.
● If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the
recording deck’s Record-Standby mode will be cancelled
and editing will not take place.
RM-V717U (optional)
● If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-In and
Edit-Out points, a blue screen may be included in the edited
version.
● Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered
Edit-In and Edit-Out points.
● If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Program AE
with special effects, you cannot use the Black & White
Fader. In this case the Black & White indicator begins
blinking. Once the next Edit-In point is registered, the effect
is turned off. To combine these effects, use Sepia or
Monotone during recording, then use the Black & White
Fader during Random Assemble Editing.
● It is not possible to use Wipe/Fader effects and Program AE
with special effects during Random Assemble Editing using
a DV cable.
PLAY
FADE/WIPE
EFFECT
EDIT IN/OUT
PAUSE
R.A.EDIT
ON/OFF
CANCEL VCR REC STBY
6 Press PLAY (U) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on
the remote control.
● The Random Assemble Editing
Menu appears.
Selected parameter
I N
– – : – –
OUT
MODE
7 If using a Wipe/Fader at the
beginning of the scene, press
FADE/WIPE on the remote
control.
● Cycle through the effects by
pressing repeatedly, and stop
when the one you want is
displayed.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
– –
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
Automatic Editing To VCR
13 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning
T I ME CODE
TOTAL
– –
:
– –
of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (9).
00 : 00
14 Press VCR REC STBY (79) on the remote control,
or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.
8 At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT on
the remote control. The Edit-In position appears in the
Random Assemble Editing Menu.
15 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the
camcorder. Editing proceeds as programmed, right
through to the end of the last registered scene.
● When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters the
Pause mode, and the VCR enters its Record-Pause mode.
● If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the tape will be
dubbed all the way to the end automatically.
● If you operate the camcorder during automatic editing, the
VCR will enter its Record-Pause mode and automatic
editing will stop.
Menu.
10 If using a Wipe/Fader at the end of the scene, press
FADE/WIPE.
● Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly, and stop
when the one you want is displayed.
effect is automatically applied to the following Edit-In point.
● You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the end of the
last scene.
16 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the
VCR.
● To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear, press
R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.
● When you use Fader/Wipe effects, that time is included in
the total time.
NOTES:
● Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control clears
all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing.
● When the editing cable is connected to the remote control’s
PAUSE IN connector during dubbing, make sure the remote
control is pointed at the VCR’s sensor, and the path
between the two is unobstructed.
11 If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT.
(੬ pg. 22)
12 Repeat steps 8 through 11 to register additional
scenes.
● To change previously registered points, press CANCEL on
the remote control. The registered points disappear, one at
a time, from the most recently registered point.
● If you are not using Wipe/Fader or Program AE with special
effects, repeat steps 8 and 9 only.
● Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when
using a tape including several duplicated time codes.
(੬ pg. 19)
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For More Accurate Editing
Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to
Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin
editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the
same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that
you have recorded scenes you did not want. For a cleanly
edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the
camcorder against your VCR.
Diagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing
1 Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point the
remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and
press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF.
● Random Assemble Editing Menu
appears.
Program 1
I N
OUT
MODE
2 Perform Random Assemble
Editing on Program 1 only. In order
to check VCR and camcorder
timing, select the beginning of a
scene transition as your Edit-In
point.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
– –
– – : – –
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
T I ME CODE
TOTAL
– –
:
– –
00 : 00
3 Play back the dubbed scene.
● If any images from the scene prior to the transition you
chose for your Edit-In point were recorded, that means your
VCR moves too quickly from Record-Pause to Record
mode.
● If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress, the VCR is
slow to start recording.
Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder Timing
4 Press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random
Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press MENU.
The Menu Screen appears.
6 Press r or t to select “SYNCHRO”, and press SET.
The value for “SYNCHRO” is highlighted. (Factory-
preset: 0.0)
7 Based on the diagnostics performed, you can now
advance the VCR’s record timing by pressing r. You can
also delay the VCR’s record timing by pressing t.
● The adjustment range is from –1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-
second increments.
Press SET to finish the setting.
8 Press r or t to select “BRETURN”, and press SET
twice.
● Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with
step 6 on page 46.
NOTES:
● Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing, do a
few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check whether
the value you have input is appropriate or not, and make
adjustments accordingly.
● Depending on the recorder, there may be situations where
the timing difference cannot be fully corrected.
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If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem
still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Video and D.S.C. Playback
The tape is moving, but there is no picture.
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device.
might prevent it from functioning properly. In such
cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery
then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the
beginning.
● Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to its VIDEO
mode.
HSet the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video
playback. (੬ pg. 20)
● The cassette holder cover is open.
HClose the cassette holder cover. (੬ pg. 15)
Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is
no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.
Power
HClean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette.
No power is supplied.
● The power is not connected properly.
HConnect the AC Adapter securely. (੬ pg. 13)
● The battery pack is not attached firmly.
HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly.
(੬ pg. 12)
● The battery is dead.
HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged one.
(੬ pg. 12)
Advanced features
The focus does not adjust automatically.
● Focus is set to the Manual mode.
HSet Focus to the Auto mode. (੬ pg. 35)
● The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.
Video and D.S.C. Recording
In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before
5 seconds have elapsed.
Recording cannot be performed.
HSet “5S” to “5S” in MANUAL Menu. (੬ pg. 29, 34)
● The tape’s erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
HSet the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC”. (੬ pg. 15)
● “TAPE END” appears.
HReplace with new cassette. (੬ pg. 15)
● The cassette holder cover is open.
Snapshot mode cannot be used.
● The Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) is selected.
HDisengage the Squeeze (SQUEEZE) mode. (੬ pg. 29, 31)
HClose the cassette holder cover.
The colour of Snapshot looks strange.
When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light,
vertical lines appear.
● 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. 23, 35)
● This is not a malfunction.
When the screen is under direct sunlight during
instant.
The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.
● Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.
HPress BACK LIGHT. (੬ pg. 36)
● This is not a malfunction.
The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.
During recording, the date/time does not appear.
HSet “r” to “SPOTLIGHT”. (੬ pg. 38)
● “DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”.
HSet “DATE/TIME” to “ON”. (੬ pg. 29, 31)
White Balance cannot be activated.
The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.
activated.
HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE)
● 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. 29, 30, 37, 38)
mode before setting White Balance. (੬ pg. 38)
The Black & White Fader does not work.
● The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is
activated.
HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone
(MONOTONE). (੬ pg. 29, 38)
Digital Zoom does not work.
● 10X optical zoom is selected.
HSet “ZOOM” to “40X” or “300X”. (੬ pg. 30)
● The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
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. 29, 30)
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Although Snapshot is attempted, flash does not
take place.
When the camcorder is connected via the DV
connector, the camcorder does not operate.
● The subject is too bright with the flash set to “ 0A” or
“C 0A”.
● The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power turned
on.
HTurn the camcorder’s power off and on again, then operate
it.
● If blinks, the flash is being charged.
HIt can take up to 10 seconds to charge the flash.
● The camcorder is in the Record mode.
HSet the camcorder in the Record-Standby mode.
(੬ pg. 33, 35)
Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish.
● In places subject to low temperature, images become dark
due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. This is not a
malfunction.
HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor.
(੬ pg. 15, 17)
Although a Snapshot is taken with the flash, Red-
Eye Reduction does not take place.
● 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.
● The subject does not look straight toward the flash.
● The subject does not look at the first flash, which is an
important part of Red-Eye Reduction.
HThe subject should look straight toward the flash,
especially the first flash. If the subject does not see the first
flash, it will be difficult for Red-Eye Reduction to take place.
(੬ pg. 33)
HThe flash is effective for subjects at a distance of approx.
0.7 m to 2 m from the camcorder. (੬ pg. 33)
monitor or the viewfinder.
● The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-
precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots
LCD monitor or the viewfinder. These spots are not
recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the
unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %)
Other problems
The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does
not light during charging.
The cassette will not load properly.
HInstall a fully charged battery. (੬ pg. 12)
● Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low
temperatures.
places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C. (੬ pg. 52)
● The battery pack is not attached firmly.
HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly.
(੬ pg. 12)
The memory card cannot be removed from the
camcorder.
HPush in the memory card a few more times. (੬ pg. 16)
● The memory card lock switch is set to the lock position.
HSlide the memory card switch to the unlock position.
“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.
Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.
● The built-in clock’s battery has run out.
HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.
● The previously set date/time is erased.
● The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is set to
“FINDER”.
(੬ pg. 17, 29, 31)
Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted.
● The LCD monitor’s brightness setting is too dark.
HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. (੬ pg. 15)
HIf the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open the
monitor fully. (੬ pg. 17)
● Files stored in the memory card are protected.
HRemove protection from the files stored in the memory
card and delete them. (੬ pg. 27)
When the image is printed from the printer, a black
bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
An error indication (E01 – E04 or E06) appears.
● A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the
camcorder’s functions become unusable.
H੬ pg. 51
● This is not a malfunction.
HBy recording with “DIS” activated (੬ pg. 29, 30) this can
be avoided.
The remote control does not work.
● “REMOTE” is set to “OFF”.
HSet “REMOTE” to “ON”. (੬ pg. 29, 31)
● The remote control does not point at the remote sensor.
HPoint at the remote sensor. (੬ pg. 21)
● The remote control batteries are exhausted.
HReplace the batteries with fresh ones. (੬ pg. 21)
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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. 43)
● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape
recorded in 16-BIT audio. (੬ pg. 43)
● Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is pressed
when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
(੬ pg. 43)
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. 43)
Appears when no tape is loaded. (੬ pg. 15)
CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB
INSERT ERROR!
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”
while the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and the
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”. (੬ pg. 13)
<CANNOT EDIT ON A BLANK PORTION>
<CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE>
<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB>
USE CLEANING CASSETTE
● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion
of a tape.
● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape
recorded in the LP mode. (੬ pg. 43)
● Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control is
pressed when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
(੬ pg. 43)
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording.
Use an optional cleaning cassette. (੬ pg. 53)
CONDENSATION, OPERATION PAUSED
PLEASE WAIT
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is
displayed, wait more than 1 hour until condensation
disappears.
MEMORY IS FULL
Appears when the memory card’s memory is full and
shooting is not possible.
TAPE!
COPYING FAILED
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”.
● Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted
while this camcorder is being used as a recorder.
● Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a
tape to a memory card (as digital stills or video clips):
• when no memory card is loaded.
TAPE END
Appears when the tape ends during recording or
playback.
• 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. 26)
SET DATE/TIME!
● Appears when the date/time is not set. (੬ pg. 14)
● Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is
discharged and the previously set date/time is erased.
(੬ pg. 14)
MEMORY CARD!
Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you
attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a
memory card.
LENS CAP
PLEASE FORMAT
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens
cap is attached or when it is dark.
Appears when there is a problem with a memory card
and its memory is corrupt, or it has not been initialised.
Initialise the memory card. (੬ pg. 28)
A. DUB ERROR!
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion
of a tape. (੬ pg. 43)
NO IMAGES STORED
Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory
card when you attempt memory card playback.
USER MAINTENANCE EN
51
NO E-MAIL CLIP STORED
Cleaning The Camcorder
Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the
battery pack and AC Adapter.
Appears if there are no video clip files stored in the
memory card when you attempt memory card playback.
CARD ERROR!
To clean the exterior
Appears when the camcorder does not recognise the
loaded memory card. Remove the memory card once
and insert it again. Repeat these procedures until no
indication appears. If the indication still appears, the
memory card is corrupted.
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild
soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe
again with a dry cloth.
To clean the LCD monitor
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage
the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.
UNSUPPORTED FILE!
To clean the lens
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens
cleaning paper.
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.
NOTES:
CHECK CARD’S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH
● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or
alcohol.
● Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images
when the write protection tab on the SD Memory Card
is set to the “LOCK” position.
● Appears when you attempt MEMORY SELECT menu
operation with a write-protected SD Memory Card
loaded.
● 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.
● To clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
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 occurred. 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 occurred. 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.
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Battery Packs
Cassettes
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 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.
● To avoid hazards
Terminals
...make sure the cassette is positioned properly when
inserting.
...do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without
allowing the tape to run at all. This slackens the tape and
can result in damage.
...do not open the front tape cover. This exposes the tape to
fingerprints and dust.
● Store cassettes
...away from heaters or other heat sources.
...out of direct sunlight.
...where they won’t be subject to unnecessary shock or
vibration.
...where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such
as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets).
...vertically, in their original cases.
...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,
as this may cause the battery to overheat, explode or catch
fire.
...use only specified chargers.
● To prevent damage and prolong service life
...do not subject to unnecessary shock.
...charge in an environment where temperatures are within the
tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical
reaction type battery — cooler temperatures impede
chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent
complete charging.
...store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high
temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten
service life.
... fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6
months when storing the battery pack over a long period time.
...remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as
some machines use current even when switched off.
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, initialisation, etc.)
...never unload the memory card and never turn off the
camcorder.
● Store memory cards
...away from heaters or other heat sources.
...out of direct sunlight.
...where they won’t be subject to unnecessary shock or
vibration.
...where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such
as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets).
NOTES:
● It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are
used in this camcorder. Using generic non-JVC batteries
can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.
● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging,
or after use.
Temperature Range Specifications
Charging: 10°C to 35°C
Operation: 0°C to 40°C
Storage: –20°C to 50°C
● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.
● Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.
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.
● 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.
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53
Main Unit
How To Handle A CD-ROM
● Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite
to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker
on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets
dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre
hole.
● 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.
● For safety, DO NOT
...open the camcorder’s chassis.
...disassemble or modify the unit.
...short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away
from metallic objects when not in use.
...allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the
unit.
...remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply
while the power is on.
...leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not
in use.
About moisture condensation
● Avoid using the unit
● 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.
...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 extremely
low (under 0°C) temperatures.
● DO NOT leave the unit
...in places of over 50°C.
...in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or
extremely high (above 80%).
Serious malfunctioning
...in direct sunlight.
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
...in a closed car in summer.
...near a heater.
● To protect the unit, DO NOT
...allow it to become wet.
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.
...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 or playback, the Head Clog Warning
indicator “ ” appears.
...Recording cannot be performed properly.
In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and
play back. If the cassette is used more than once
consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After
the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops
automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassette’s
instructions.
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist,
consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and
video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. In
order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check-
ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1,000
hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your nearest
JVC dealer.
EN SPECIFICATIONS
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Camcorder
For Digital Still Camera
Storage media
SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
Compression system
Still image: JPEG (compatible)
Moving image: MPEG4 (compatible)
File size
For General
Power supply
DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)
Power consumption
Approx. 4.9 W (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on)
Approx. 5.7 W (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off)
Approx. 8.6 W (Maximum)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
62 mm x 101 mm x 115 mm
(with the LCD monitor closed, the viewfinder pushed
back in and the lens ring detached)
Weight
Approx. 560 g
(without battery, cassette, memory card, lens cap and
Still image:
4 modes (1600 x 1200 pixels/1280 x 960 pixels/
1024 x 768 pixels/640 x 480 pixels)
Moving image:
3 modes (352 x 288 pixels/240 x 176 pixels/160 x 120
pixels)
Picture quality
2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)
Approximate number of storable images
੬ pg. 23
grip strap)
Approx. 650 g
For Connectors
(incl. battery, cassette, memory card, lens cap and grip
strap)
S/AV
S-Video input:
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C
Operating humidity
35% to 80%
Storage temperature
–20°C to 50°C
Pickup
1/3.6" CCD
Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
S-Video output:
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
Video input: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
Audio input: 300 mV (rms), 50 kΩ, analogue, stereo
Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue, stereo
Edit: ø3.5 mm, 2-pole
Lens
F 1.8, f = 4.5 mm to 45 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens
Filter diameter
ø30.5 mm
Microphone input
ø3.5 mm, stereo
LCD monitor
Headphone output
ø3.5 mm, stereo
2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix
system
Viewfinder
Electronic viewfinder with 0.3" colour LCD
Speaker
DV
Input/output: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant
USB
Mini USB-B type, USB 2.0/1.1 compliant
Monaural
AC Adapter
Power requirement
AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Output
For Digital Video Camera
Format
DV format (SD mode)
Signal format
PAL standard
DC 11 V G, 1 A
Recording/Playback format
Video: Digital component recording
Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-BIT),
48 kHz 2-channel (16-BIT)
Cassette
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise
indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to
change without notice.
Mini DV cassette
Tape speed
SP: 18.8 mm/s, LP: 12.5 mm/s
Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette)
SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.
TERMS EN
55
A
P
AC Adapter ..................................................................13 Picture Quality ............................................................. 32
Animation .....................................................................30 Playback Sound .......................................................... 32
Audio Dubbing .............................................................43 Playback Special Effects ............................................. 22
Power-Linked Operation ............................................. 13
Program AE With Special Effects ................................ 38
B
Backlight Compensation ..............................................36
R
Battery Pack ....................................................12, 13, 52
Beep ............................................................................31 Random Assemble Editing .................................. 44 – 47
Blank Search ...............................................................20 Recording Capacity
Memory Card .................................................. 23, 26
Tape ..................................................................... 17
Recording Media Selection ......................................... 32
Remote Control ........................................................... 21
Resetting The File Name ............................................ 26
C
Changing The Menu Settings ..............................29 – 33
Charging The Battery Pack ..........................................12
Connection To A Personal Computer ..........................42
Connections To A TV Or VCR .....................................20
S
D
Self-Timer .................................................................... 34
Slow-Motion Playback ................................................. 22
Snapshot Mode ........................................................... 30
Sound Mode .......................................................... 30, 32
Speaker Volume .......................................................... 19
Specifications .............................................................. 54
Spot Exposure Control ................................................ 36
Date/Time Settings ......................................................14
Deleting Files ...............................................................27
Demonstration Mode ...................................................31
Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS) ..................................30
DPOF Setting (Digital Print Order Format) ..................28
Dubbing ...........................................................26, 40, 41
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T
E-Mail Clip Recording ..................................................26
Exposure Control .........................................................35
Tally Lamp ............................................................. 17, 31
Tape Speed (REC MODE) .................................... 29, 32
Telephoto Setting ........................................................ 30
Time Code ............................................................. 19, 32
Tripod Mounting .......................................................... 15
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 48
F
Flash (B-IN FLASH) .....................................................33
Flash Brightness Adjustment (FLASH ADJ.) ...............34
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W
Image Size ...................................................................32
Initialising A Memory Card ...........................................28
Insert Editing ................................................................43
Iris Lock .......................................................................36
Warning Indications ..................................................... 50
White Balance ............................................................. 37
Wide Mode .................................................................. 30
Wipe Or Fader Effects ................................................. 37
L
Z
LCD Monitor and Viewfinder ..................................14, 17
Loading A Cassette .....................................................15
Loading A Memory Card ..............................................16
Zooming .......................................................... 18, 22, 30
5-Second Recording ................................................... 34
M
Manual Focus ..............................................................35
Memory Card .........................................................16, 52
Motor Drive Mode ........................................................35
N
Navigation ..............................................................30, 38
Night-Scope .................................................................34
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