JVC GR D228AH User Manual LYT1457 001A

User Manual: JVC GR-D228AH GR-D228AH English,

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ENGLISH

GR-D228

Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for

Digital Video Camera:

For Accessories:

http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/

http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/

INSTRUCTIONS

GETTING STARTED 5

VIDEO RECORDING &

PLAYBACK 10

ADVANCED FEATURES 14

REFERENCES 27

TERMS 39

To deactivate the demonstration, set

“DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.

(墌pg. 14, 16)

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital

video camera. Before use, please read

the safety information and precautions

contained in the pages 2 – 3 to ensure

safe use of this product.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

●If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the

camcorder or AC Adapter, shut it down and unplug it

immediately. Continue using the camcorder or AC

Adapter under these conditions could lead to fire or

electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt

to repair the malfunction yourself.

●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.

CAUTION:

To avoid electric shock or

damage to the unit, first

firmly insert the small end

of the power cord into the

AC Adapter until it is no

longer wobbly, and then

plug the larger end of the

power cord into an AC

outlet.

CAUTIONS:

●This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type

colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback

with a television of a different standard. However, live

recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are

possible anywhere.

●Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs

and, to recharge them or 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.)

NOTES:

●The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution

are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

●The rating information and safty caution of the AC

Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf,

make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow

for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at

the rear).

Do not block the ventilation holes.

(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or

cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should

be placed on the apparatus.

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must

be considered and the local rules or laws governing the

disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or

splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with

water.

Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids

(such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted

plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or

electric shock may be caused.)

Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun.

This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the

malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of

fire or electric shock.

CAUTION!

The following notes concern possible physical damage to

the camcorder and to the user.

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.

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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This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video

cassette. Only cassettes marked “ ” can be used with

this unit.

Before recording an important scene…

…make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark

.

…remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other

digital video formats.

…remember that this camcorder is intended for private

consumer use only. Any commercial use without proper

permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as

a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it

is strongly recommended that you obtain permission

beforehand.)

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CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED 5

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

Power .............................................................................6

Grip Adjustment .............................................................7

Operation Mode .............................................................8

Date/Time Settings ........................................................8

Viewfinder Adjustment ...................................................8

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ..........................9

Tripod Mounting .............................................................9

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ......................................9

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 10

VIDEO RECORDING ........................................................10

Basic Recording ...........................................................10

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ........................................10

Tape Remaining Time ..................................................10

Zooming .......................................................................10

Journalistic Shooting ....................................................11

Self Recording .............................................................11

Time Code ...................................................................11

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape .......................11

VIDEO PLAYBACK ...........................................................12

Normal Playback ..........................................................12

Still Playback ................................................................12

Shuttle Search .............................................................12

Blank Search ................................................................12

Connections To A TV Or VCR .....................................13

ADVANCED FEATURES 14

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT .............................. 14

Changing The Menu Settings ...................................... 14

Recording Menus ........................................................ 15

Playback Menus .......................................................... 17

FEATURES FOR RECORDING ........................................... 18

White LED Light .......................................................... 18

Night Scope ................................................................. 18

Wipe Or Fader Effects ................................................. 19

Program AE With Special Effects ................................ 19

Snapshot (For Video Recording) ................................. 20

Auto Focus .................................................................. 21

Manual Focus .............................................................. 21

Exposure Control ......................................................... 22

Iris Lock ....................................................................... 22

Backlight Compensation .............................................. 23

White Balance Adjustment .......................................... 23

Manual White Balance Adjustment ............................. 23

EDITING ........................................................................ 24

Dubbing To A VCR ...................................................... 24

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV

Connector (Digital Dubbing) .................................... 25

Connection To A Personal Computer .......................... 26

REFERENCES 27

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ........................................... 27

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................... 28

CAUTIONS ..................................................................... 32

USER MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 34

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ 35

INDEX ........................................................................... 36

TERMS 39

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GETTING STARTED

aAC Adapter AP-V14E or AP-V15E

bPower Cord

cBattery Pack BN-V408U-B

dAudio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)

eCore Filter (for optional S-Video Cable. 墌pg. 6 for

attachment)

fShoulder Strap (See the right column for attachment)

gLens Cap (See the right column for attachment)

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.

●Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do

not use any other cables.

How To Attach The Lens Cap

To protect the lens, attach

the provided lens cap to

the camcorder as shown

in the illustration.

NOTE:

To confirm the lens cap is on

correctly make sure the cap

is flush to the camcorder.

How To Attach The Shoulder Strap

Follow the illustration.

1Thread the strap through the eyelet.

2Fold it back and thread it through the strap guide and

the buckle.

●To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then tighten

the strap in the buckle.

3Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet.

Provided Accessories

or

Push.

Place here during

shooting.

1

2

3

Strap guide

Buckle

Eyelet

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How To Attach The Core Filter (for optional S-Video

Cable)

Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter

reduces interference.

1Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter.

2Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx.

3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter.

Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter

as shown in the illustration.

●Wind the cable so that it is not slack.

3Close the core filter until it clicks shut.

NOTES:

●Take care not to damage the cable.

●When connecting a cable, attach the end with the core filter

to the camcorder.

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.

Charging The Battery Pack

1With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward,

push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack

mount a.

2Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place b.

3Set the Power Switch to “OFF (CHARGE)”.

4Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder, then

connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter.

5Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The POWER/

CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate

charging has started.

6When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out, charging

is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.

Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

To detach the battery pack

Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding BATT.

RELEASE to detach it.

* Provided

NOTES:

●If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove

it first.

●During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.

●Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used.

Stopper

3 cm

Wind once.

Power

Battery pack Charging time

BN-V408U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

BN-V416U Approx. 3 hr.

BN-V428U Approx. 5 hr.

Arrow

BATT.RELEASE

Battery pack

mount

Power Switch

Lock Button

To AC outlet

AC Adapter

POWER/CHARGE lamp

To DC connector

Battery pack

Mark

Power Cord

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●When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a

long storage period, the POWER/CHARGE lamp may not

light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the

camcorder, then try charging again.

●If the battery operation time remains extremely short even

after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and

needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one.

●For other notes, 墌pg. 27.

Using The Battery Pack

Perform steps 1 – 2 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.

Maximum continuous recording time

* Provided

NOTES:

●Recording time is reduced significantly under the following

conditions:

• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.

• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.

• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

• The White LED Light is used.

●Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare

enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned

shooting time.

A

TTENTION:

Before detaching the power source, make sure that the

camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in

a camcorder malfunction.

Using AC Power

Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder, then connect

the Power Cord to the AC Adapter as shown in the

illustration on page 6.

NOTES:

●The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage

selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

●Do not allow the DC terminals of the AC Adapter to come in

contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and

cause malfunction.

●For other notes, 墌pg. 27.

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.

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. As long as the battery pack

itself is not cold, it should not affect performance.

(If you’re using a heating pad, make sure the battery pack

does not come in direct contact with it.)

For other notes, 墌pg. 27.

1Adjust the velcro strip.

2Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

grip.

3Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to

easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button, Power

Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the

velcro strip to your preference.

Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on

BN-V408U* 1 hr. 10 min. 1 hr. 40 min.

BN-V416U 2 hr. 20 min. 3 hr. 15 min.

BN-V428U 4 hr. 10 min. 5 hr. 50 min.

Grip Adjustment

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in

colder temperatures.

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To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any

operation mode except “OFF (CHARGE)” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to

your preference using the Power Switch.

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.

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.

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but

its display can be turned on or off during playback.

(墌pg. 14, 17)

1Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch.

2Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 10)

3Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

4Rotate the MMENU/VOL.

Wheel to select “n”, and press it.

The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu

appears.

5Rotate the MMENU/VOL.

Wheel to select “CLOCK ADJ.”,

and press it. The parameter for

“Day” is highlighted.

6Rotate the MMENU/VOL.

Wheel to input the day, and press

it. Repeat to input the month, year,

hour and minute.

7Rotate the MMENU/VOL.

Wheel to select “BRETURN”, and

press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

NOTE:

Even if you select “CLOCK ADJ.”, if the parameter is not

highlighted, the camcorder’s internal clock continues to

operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/

time parameter (day), the clock stops. When you finish

setting the minute and press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in, the

date and time begin operation from the date and time you

have just set.

1Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull

out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best

viewability.

3Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

CAUTION:

When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to pinch your

fingers.

Operation Mode

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.

M (Manual Recording):

Allows you to set various recording functions using the

Menus. (墌pg. 14)

If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto

Recording, try this mode.

There is no indication on the display.

OFF:

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

PLAY:

●Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.

●Allows you to set various playback functions using

the Menus. (墌pg. 14)

Date/Time Settings

POWER/CHARGE lamp

Power Switch

Lock Button

MMENU/VOL.

Viewfinder Adjustment

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1Set the Power Switch to “M”

or “PLAY” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the

switch.

2Open the LCD monitor fully.

(墌pg. 10)

3Press the MMENU/VOL.

Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

4Rotate the MMENU/VOL.

Wheel to select “n”, and

press it. The CAMERA

DISPLAY Menu appears.

5Rotate the MMENU/VOL.

Wheel to select “BRIGHT”, and press it. The Menu

Screen closes and the brightness control indicator

appears.

6Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel until the appropriate

brightness is reached.

7Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in.

●It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder

by pulling out the viewfinder, setting “PRIORITY” in the

SYSTEM Menu to “FINDER” (墌pg. 14, 16) and adjusting

as described above.

To attach the camcorder to a

tripod, align the direction stud

and screw to the mounting

socket and stud hole on the

camcorder. Then tighten the

screw clockwise.

●Some tripods are not

equipped with studs.

CAUTION:

When attaching the camcorder

to a tripod, extend its legs to

stabilise the camcorder. It is not advised to use small sized

tripods. This may cause damage to the unit by falling over.

The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a

cassette.

1Slide 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.

2Insert 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.

3Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into

place.

Approximate recording time

To switch the recording mode, refer to pages 14 and 15.

To protect valuable recordings

Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in

the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the tape from

being recorded over. To record on this tape, slide the tab

back to “REC” before loading it.

For other notes, 墌pg. 27.

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display

Tripod Mounting

BRIGHT

MMENU/VOL.

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

Tape Recording mode

SP LP

30 min. 30 min. 45 min.

60 min. 60 min. 90 min.

80 min. 80 min. 120 min.

Make sure the

window side is facing

out.

Cassette holder

cover

Cassette holder

PUSH HERE

OPEN/EJECT

Erase protection tab

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VIDEO RECORDING

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:

●Power (墌pg. 6)

●Loading a Cassette (墌pg. 9)

1Remove the lens cap.

2Open the LCD monitor fully. (See the right column)

3Set 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, 墌pg. 14, 15.

4To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop

Button. The “TREC” appears on the display while

recording is in progress.

5To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop

Button again. The camcorder re-enters the Record-

Standby mode.

NOTES:

●The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD

monitor and the viewfinder.

●If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the

camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the

camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder

again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.

●LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:

• When power is supplied from a battery: the “ ”

battery indicator is displayed. (墌pg. 31)

• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the “ ”

battery indicator does not appear.

●When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on

the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur

when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to “Recording

From The Middle Of A Tape” (墌pg. 11).

●To turn the beep sounds off, 墌pg. 14, 16.

●For other notes, 墌pg. 27.

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder

While using the LCD monitor:

Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Press the

Monitor Opening Button and open the LCD monitor fully.

It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward).

While using the viewfinder:

Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out

the viewfinder fully.

●Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a click,

otherwise it may be pushed back in during use.

NOTES:

●The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD

monitor and the viewfinder. When the viewfinder is pulled

out while the LCD monitor is opened, you can select which

one to use. Set “PRIORITY” to the desired mode in

SYSTEM Menu. (墌pg. 14, 16)

●

Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor or

the viewfinder. However, this is not a malfunction. (

墌

pg. 30)

Tape Remaining Time

Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display.

“–h––m” means the camcorder is calculating the

remaining time. When the remaining time reaches

2 minutes, the indication starts blinking.

Zooming

Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous

change in image magnification.

Zoom In

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.

Zoom Out

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

●The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the

zoom action.

Basic Recording

POWER/CHARGE lamp

Recording Start/Stop Button

Power Switch

Lock Button

Power Zoom Lever

Push.

Monitor Opening Button

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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 (墌pg. 21), then zoom in or out

in Record mode.

●

Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X, or it can be switched

to 16X magnification using the optical zoom. (

墌

pg. 15)

●Zoom magnification of over 16X is done through Digital

image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom.

●During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer.

●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 15.

Journalistic Shooting

In some situations, different

shooting angles may provide

more dramatic results. Hold the

camcorder in the desired position

and tilt the LCD monitor in the

most convenient direction. It can

rotate 270° (90° downward, 180°

upward).

Self Recording

Open the LCD monitor and tilt

it upward to 180° so that it

faces forward, then point the

lens toward yourself and start

recording.

Time Code

During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape.

This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene

on the tape during playback.

* 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.

If during recording a blank portion is left partway through

the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is

resumed, the time code starts counting up again from

“00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the

same time codes as those existing in a previously

recorded scene. To prevent this, perform “Recording

From The Middle Of A Tape” (See 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.

●When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/

closing the cassette holder cover.

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (墌pg. 12) to

find the spot at which you want to start recording, then

engage the Still Playback mode. (墌pg. 12)

2) Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start

recording.

NOTES:

●The time code cannot be reset.

●During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code

indication does not move smoothly.

●The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set

to “ON”. (墌pg. 16)

When a blank portion is recorded on a tape

Proper recording

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20

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W

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W

T

Digital zoom zone

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

16X (optical) zoom zone

Approximate zoom ratio

Self Recording

12:34:24

Minutes

Seconds

Frames*

(25 frames = 1 second)

Display

Time code

00:00:00

Tape Already

recorded scene Blank Newly recorded

scene

Time code

05:43:21

Time code

00:00:00

Shooting start

point

Shooting stop

point

Shooting start

point

Time code

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New

scene Latest scene

Time code

05:43:21

Time code

05:44:00

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point

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Shooting start

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VIDEO PLAYBACK

1Load a cassette. (墌pg. 9)

2Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

3To start playback, press 4/9.

4To stop playback, press 8.

●During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5 to fast-

forward the tape.

To control the speaker volume

Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel towards “+” to turn up

the volume, or towards “–” to turn down the volume.

NOTES:

●The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor,

viewfinder or on a connected TV. (墌pg. 13)

●For other notes, 墌pg. 27.

Still Playback

Pauses during video playback.

1) Press 4/9 during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9 again.

●If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes,

the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically engaged.

●When 4/9 is pressed, the image may not pause

immediately while the camcorder stabilises the still image.

Shuttle Search

Allows high-speed search in either direction during video

playback.

1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, or

3 for reverse search.

2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.

●During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The search

continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release

the button, normal playback resumes.

●A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle

Search. This is not a malfunction.

A

TTENTION:

During Shuttle Search, parts of the

picture may not be clearly visible,

particularly on the left side of the

screen.

Blank Search

Helps you find where you should start recording in the

middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption.

(墌pg. 11)

1Load a cassette. (墌pg. 9)

2Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

3During Stop mode, press BLANK SEARCH.

●The “BLANK SEARCH” indication appears and the

camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search,

then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape

before the beginning of the detected blank portion.

●To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8.

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.

●Blank Search does not work if “USE CLEANING

CASSETTE” has appeared with the tape.

●If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank

Search, the camcorder stops automatically.

●A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape

may not be detected.

●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.

Normal Playback

Speaker

4/9

Lock Button

Power Switch

8

MMENU/VOL.

3

5

BLANK SEARCH

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These are some basic types of connections. When

making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV

instruction manuals.

AWhite to AUDIO L IN*

BRed to AUDIO R IN*

CYellow to VIDEO IN**

DTo S-VIDEO IN***

* Not required for watching still images only.

** Connect when your TV/VCR has only A/V input

connectors.

*** Connect when your TV/VCR has S-VIDEO IN and A/V

input connectors. In this case, it is not necessary to

connect the yellow video cable.

1Make sure all units are turned off.

2Connect 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.

3Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to

your VCR’s instruction manual.

4Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

5Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to

its VIDEO mode.

To choose whether or not the following displays

appear on the connected TV

●Date/Time

Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”. (墌pg. 14, 17)

●Time Code

Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”. (墌pg. 14, 17)

●Indications other than date/time and time code

Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.

(墌pg. 14, 17)

NOTES:

●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power

supply instead of the battery pack. (墌pg. 7)

●To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder

without inserting a tape, 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.

●If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded,

do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as

interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture.

●When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound

is not heard from the speaker.

Connections To A TV Or VCR

1234

TV

VCR

Audio/Video

cable

(provided)

To AV To S

S-Video cable

(optional)

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MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

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

screen menu system that simplifies many of the more

detailed camcorder settings. (墌pg.15–17)

1For Video Recording Menus:

Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch.

For Video Playback Menus:

Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch.

2Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 10)

3Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

4Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select the desired

function, and press it. The selected function menu

appears.

5Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected

function.

Menus without Sub Menus

vWIPE/FADER (墌pg. 19)

rPROGRAM AE (墌pg. 19)

pEXPOSURE (墌pg. 22)

uW. BALANCE (墌pg. 23)

1) Rotate the MMENU/VOL.

Wheel to select the desired

parameter.

●Example: rPROGRAM AE

Menu

2) Press the MMENU/VOL.

Wheel in. Selection is complete.

The Menu Screen returns.

●Repeat the procedure if you wish

to set other function menus.

3) Press the MMENU/VOL.

Wheel in again. The Menu Screen

closes.

Menus with Sub Menus

mCAMERA (墌pg. 15)

qMANUAL (墌pg. 15)

sSYSTEM (墌pg. 16)

nCAMERA DISPLAY

(墌pg. 16)

tVIDEO (墌pg. 17)

nVIDEO DISPLAY (墌pg. 17)

1) Rotate the MMENU/VOL.

Wheel to select the desired

function, and press it. The Sub

Menu appears.

●Example: mCAMERA Menu

2) Rotate the MMENU/VOL.

Wheel to select the desired

parameter.

3) Press the MMENU/VOL.

Wheel in. Selection is complete.

●Repeat the procedure if you wish

to set other function menus.

4) Press the MMENU/VOL.

Wheel in. The Menu Screen

returns.

●Repeat the procedure if you wish

to set other function menus.

5) Press the MMENU/VOL.

Wheel in again. The Menu

Screen closes.

Changing The Menu Settings

Power Switch

Lock Button

MMENU/VOL.

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CAMERA

The “m” settings are effective when the Power Switch is

set to both “A” and “M”. However, the menu settings can

be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “M”.

[ ] = Factory-preset

[SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode

LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5 times

the recording time.

NOTES:

●If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will

be blurred at the switching point.

●It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on

this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.

●During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder,

blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary

pauses in the sound.

[12 bit]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on four

separate channels, and is recommended for use when

performing Audio Dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz

mode of previous models)

16 bit: Enables video recording of stereo sound on two

separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of

previous models)

16X: When set to “16X” while using digital zoom, the

zoom magnification will reset to 16X since digital zoom

will be disengaged.

[40X]: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally

processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible

from 16X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 40X

digital magnification.

700X: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally

processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible

from 16X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 700X

digital magnification.

[FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame

PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode

FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame

For details on the procedure, refer to “Snapshot (For

Video Recording)” (墌pg. 20).

OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture

brightness adjustment.

[AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the

image is bright.

AUTO : The shutter speed is automatically

adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at

slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the

AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth

or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While

the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “ ”

is displayed.

MANUAL

The “q” settings are effective only when the Power

Switch is set to “M”.

[ ] = Factory-preset

OFF: Disables the function.

[ON ]: To compensate for unstable images caused

by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.

NOTES:

●Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is

excessive, or under the following conditions:

• When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.

• When shooting dark or dim subjects.

• When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.

• When shooting scenes with movement in various

directions.

• When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.

●Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on

a tripod.

●The “ ” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser

cannot be used.

[OFF]: Disables the function.

ON: Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in

focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there

is a distance more than 1 m to the subject, the lens is out

of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to

“ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a

distance of approx. 60 cm.

NOTE:

Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of

focus.

[OFF]: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For

playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio.

CINEMA : Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of

the screen. The indicator appears. During playback

on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and

bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio

becomes 16:9. When using this mode, refer to your wide-

screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/

recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black

bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen

and the image appears like a letter boxed 16:9 movie.

SQUEEZE : For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio

of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen

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.

[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.

Recording Menus

REC MODE

SOUND MODE

ZOOM

SNAP MODE

GAIN UP

[FULL] PIN-UP FRAME

DIS

TELE MACRO

WIDE MODE

WIND CUT

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SYSTEM

The “s” functions which are set when the Power Switch

is set to “M” are also applied when the Power Switch is

set to “PLAY”.

[ ] = Factory-preset

OFF: Turns off sounds when performing any operations.

It also deactivates the shutter sound effect, however the

shutter sound is recorded onto the tape during Snapshot

for Video Recording (墌pg. 20).

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. (墌pg. 20)

[MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when

any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter

sound effect. (墌pg. 20)

OFF: Disables the remote control operations.

[ON]: Enables the remote control operations.

It is recommended that this function be set to “OFF” to

prevent improper operation.

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.

NOTES:

●If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot

be turned on.

●“DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power

is turned off.

●If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be

available. After viewing demo, set to “OFF”.

[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.

EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset.

RETURN: Does not reset all settings to the factory-

preset.

CAMERA DISPLAY

●The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are effective even

when the Power Switch is set to “A”. However, the menu

settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set

to “M”.

●The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are effective only

for shooting except “BRIGHT”.

[ ] = Factory-preset

墌pg. 9, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”

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.

OFF: The date/time does not appear.

[AUTO]: Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds

when the Power Switch is set from “OFF” to “A” or “M”.

ON: The date/time is always displayed.

[OFF]: Time code is not displayed.

ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the

connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during

recording. (墌pg. 11)

墌pg. 8, “Date/Time Settings”

BEEP

REMOTE

DEMO MODE

PRIORITY

CAM RESET

BRIGHT

ON SCREEN

DATE/TIME

TIME CODE

CLOCK ADJ.

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VIDEO

[ ] = Factory-preset

SOUND MODE and NARRATION

During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound

mode in which the recording was made, and plays the

sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your

playback picture. According to the menu access

explanation on page 14, select “SOUND MODE” or

“NARRATION” from the Menu Screen and set it to the

desired parameter.

[STEREO ]: Sound is output on both “L” and “R”

channels in stereo.

SOUND L : Sound from the “L” channel is output.

SOUND R : Sound from the “R” channel is output.

[OFF]: Original sound is output on both “L” and “R”

channels in stereo.

ON: Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R”

channels in stereo.

MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and

output in stereo on both “L” and “R” channels.

NOTES:

●The “SOUND MODE” setting is available for both 12-bit and

16-bit sound. (In previous models’ functions, “12-bit” is

called “32 kHz” and “16-bit” is called “48 kHz”.)

●The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the

recording was made during fast-forward or rewind. During

playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left

corner.

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. (墌pg. 25)

NOTE:

“REC MODE” can be set when the Power Switch is set to

“PLAY” or “M”.

SYSTEM

Each setting is linked with “s”, which appears when the

Power Switch is set to “M”. (墌pg. 14)

●The parameters are the same as in the description on

page 16.

[ ] = Factory-preset

VIDEO DISPLAY

The “n” (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective only for

video playback except “BRIGHT”.

●The parameters (except “OFF” in ON SCREEN settings)

are the same as in the description on page 16.

[ ] = Factory-preset

墌pg. 9, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”

When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display disappears.

When set to “AUTO”, the date/time are displayed in the

following cases:

●When playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/

time when scenes are recorded.

●When the date is changed during playback.

Playback Menus

SOUND MODE

NARRATION

REC MODE [SP] /LP

BEEP OFF /BEEP /[MELODY]

REMOTE OFF /[ON]

DEMO MODE OFF /[ON]

PRIORITY [LCD] /FINDER

CAM RESET EXECUTE /RETURN

BRIGHT

ON SCREEN OFF /[LCD] /LCD/TV

DATE/TIME [OFF] /AUTO /ON

TIME CODE [OFF] /ON

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White LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in

the dark place during video recording.

1Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the setting.

OFF: Turns off the light.

ON: The light is on always. ( appears.)

AUTO: The light turns on automatically when dark.

( appears.)

2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start video

recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a still image.

NOTES:

●Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to eyes.

●If the light does not reach the subject, the Night-Scope

function will be activated, and makes it possible to shoot

the subject brighter.

●There is a difference in the brightness of the images shot

between the centre area which is illuminated by the LED

Light and the surrounding areas (which will be darker).

●Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter speed when

the White LED Light setting is “ON”, they will appear slightly

blurred.

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.

1Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch.

2Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 10)

3Press NIGHT so that the Night-Scope indicator “ ”

appears.

●The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to

30 times sensitivity.

●“ ” appears beside “ ” while the shutter speed is being

automatically adjusted.

To deactivate Night-Scope

Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Scope indicator

disappears.

NOTES:

●During Night-Scope, the following functions or settings

cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out:

• Some modes of “Program AE With Special Effects”

(墌pg. 19).

• “GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu. (墌pg. 15)

• “DIS” in MANUAL Menu. (墌pg. 15)

●During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the

camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is

recommended.

White LED Light

Lock Button

SNAPSHOT

Power Switch

NIGHT

LIGHT

White LED Light

Recording Start/Stop Button

Night Scope

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IMPORTANT:

Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes

of Program AE with special effects. (See the right column.) If

an unusable Wipe/Fader Effect is selected, its indicator blinks

in blue or goes out.

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.

Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the

next.

Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or

stopped.

1Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch.

2Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 10)

3Set “v” to the desired mode. (墌pg. 14)

●The WIPE/FADER menu disappears and the effect is

reserved.

●The selected effect indicator appears.

4Press 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.

NOTE:

You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and

holding the Recording Start/Stop Button.

WIPE/FADER

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)

FADER–WHITE: Fade in or out with a white

screen.

FADER–BLACK: Fade in or out with a black

screen.

FADER–B.W: Fade in to a colour screen from a

black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black

and white.

WIPE–CORNER: Wipe in on a black screen from

the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from

lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.

WIPE–WINDOW: The scene starts in the centre of

a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or

comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the

centre.

WIPE–SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out

from left to right.

WIPE–DOOR: Wipe in as the two halves of a black

screen open to the left and right, revealing the scene, or

wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and

right to cover the scene.

WIPE–SCROLL: The scene wipes in from the

bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out from top

to bottom, leaving a black screen.

WIPE–SHUTTER: Wipe in from the 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.

IMPORTANT:

Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be

used with certain Wipe/Fader effects. (See the left column.) If

an unusable mode is selected, the indicator of Program AE

with Special Effects blinks or goes out.

1Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch.

2Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 10)

3Set “r” to the desired mode. (墌pg. 14)

●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 3. The effect indicator disappears.

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.

PROGRAM AE

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)

SHUTTER 1/50: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/

50th 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.

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.

Wipe Or Fader Effects

Lock Button

SNAPSHOT

Power Switch

MMENU/VOL.

Program AE With Special Effects

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SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may

otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely

bright surroundings such as in the snow.

SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects that may

otherwise appear too bright when shooting under

extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.

NOTE:

“SPOTLIGHT” has the same effect as –3 with the exposure

control. (墌pg. 22)

TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more

natural. White Balance (墌pg. 23) 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.

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.

This feature lets you record still images that look like

photographs onto a tape.

1Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch.

2Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 10)

3Set “SNAP MODE” to the desired mode.

(墌pg. 14, 15)

4Press SNAPSHOT.

●There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.

●The “O” indication appears and a still image will be

recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-

enters the Record-Standby mode.

●You can perform Snapshot also during recording. A still

image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the

normal recording resumes.

●Regardless of the Power Switch position (“A” or “M”),

Snapshot recording takes place using the selected

Snapshot mode.

NOTES:

●To remove the shutter sound, refer to “BEEP” on page 16.

●When “WIDE MODE” is set to “SQUEEZE ” (墌pg. 15),

the “O” indication blinks in blue and Snapshot recording

becomes impossible.

●If Program AE with special effects (墌pg. 19) is engaged,

certain modes of Program AE with special effects are

disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the

icon blinks.

●If SNAPSHOT is pressed when “DIS” is set to “ON”

(墌pg. 15), the Stabiliser will be disabled.

●During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the

viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is no

effect in the recorded image.

●When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the shutter

sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded

onto the tape.

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides an

effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still

images: approx. 1 second)

Snapshot (For Video Recording)

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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

obtainable in the situations listed

below (in these cases perform

“Manual Focus”):

●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

NOTES:

●If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not

possible. Keep the lens clean. (墌pg. 34) When

condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to

dry naturally.

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

(墌pg. 10) 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”. (墌pg. 15)

NOTE:

If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have

performed “Viewfinder Adjustment” (墌pg. 8).

1Set the Power Switch to “M”

while pressing down the Lock

Button located on the switch.

2Press FOCUS. The manual

focus indicator appears.

3To focus on a further subject,

rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel

towards “+”. The “ ” indicator

appears and blinks.

To focus on a nearer subject,

rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel

towards “–”. The “ ” indicator

appears and blinks.

To reset to Auto Focus

Press FOCUS twice or set the

Power Switch to “A”.

If FOCUS is pressed once, the

camcorder will enter the focus

adjustment mode again.

NOTES:

●Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position

when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in on a

subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images

cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth-

of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.

●When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or

closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

Auto Focus

Power Switch

SNAPSHOT

Lock Button

FOCUS

MMENU/VOL.

Focus detection zone

Manual Focus

Manual focus indicator

While focusing on a

further subject

Manual focus indicator

While focusing on a

nearer subject

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Manual exposure control is recommended in the

following situations:

●When shooting using reverse lighting or when the

background is too bright.

●When shooting on a reflective natural background such as

at the beach or when skiing.

●When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright.

1Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch.

2Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 10)

3Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

4Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select

“p(EXPOSURE)”, and press it.

5Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select “MANUAL”,

and press it.

●The exposure control indicator appears.

6To brighten the image, rotate the MMENU/VOL.

Wheel towards “+”. To darken the image, rotate the

MMENU/VOL. Wheel towards “–”. (maximum ±6)

●+3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight

compensation. (墌pg. 23)

●–3 exposure has the same effect as when “r” is set to

“SPOTLIGHT”. (墌pg. 20)

7Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. Exposure

adjustment is complete.

To return to automatic exposure control

Select “AUTO” in step 5. Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.

NOTES:

●You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same

time when “r” is set to “SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW”

(墌pg. 19), or with the backlight compensation. (墌pg. 23)

●If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in

brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”. (墌pg. 14, 15)

Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well-

lit environments to keep too much light from entering,

and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light.

Use this function in the following situations:

●When shooting a moving subject.

●When the distance to the subject changes (so its size in the

LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as when the

subject is backing away.

●When shooting on a reflective natural background such as

at the beach or when skiing.

●When shooting objects under a spotlight.

●When zooming.

When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even

when the subject moves away from you, the image will

not darken or brighten.

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 5 in

“Exposure Control”.

6Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor

or the viewfinder, then press and hold the MMENU/VOL.

Wheel for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator

and the “ ” indication appear.

7Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel

in. The “ ” indication changes to

“ ” and the iris is locked.

To return to automatic iris

control

Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel

to select “AUTO”, then press it in

step 5. Or, set the Power Switch to

“A”.

●The exposure control indicator and “ ” disappear.

To lock the exposure control and the iris

After step 5 of “Exposure Control”, adjust the exposure

by rotating the MMENU/VOL. Wheel. Then lock the iris in

steps 6 and 7 of “Iris Lock”. For automatic locking, rotate

the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select “AUTO”, then press it

in step 5. The exposure control and the iris become

automatic.

Exposure Control Iris Lock

3

Iris Lock Indicator

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Backlight compensation

brightens the subject quickly.

Press BACKLIGHT. The

indicator is displayed and the

subject is brightened. If

pressed again,

disappears and the

brightness returns to the

previous level.

●Using the BACKLIGHT

Button may cause the light around the subject to become

too bright and the subject to become white.

●Backlight compensations is also available when the Power

Switch is set to “A”.

The white balance that refers to the correctness of colour

reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance

is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced.

The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.

However, more advanced camcorder operators control

this function manually to achieve a more professional

colour/tint reproduction.

To change the setting

Set “u” to the desired mode. (墌pg. 14)

●The selected mode indicator except “AUTO” appears.

[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically.

MWB: Adjust the white balance manually when

shooting under various types of lighting. (墌“Manual

White Balance Adjustment”)

FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.

CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.

HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of lighting

is used.

[ ] = Factory-preset

To return to automatic white balance

Set “u” to “AUTO”. (墌pg. 14)

Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.

NOTE:

White balance cannot be used when “r” is set to “SEPIA” or

“MONOTONE”. (墌pg. 20)

Adjust the white balance

manually when shooting

under various types of

lighting.

1Set the Power Switch to

“M” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on

the switch.

2Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 10)

3Set “u” to “MWB”. (墌pg. 14)

●The indication blinks slowly.

4Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the

subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the

white paper fills the screen.

5Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in until begins

blinking rapidly.

●When the setting is completed, resumes normal

blinking.

6Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in twice. The Menu

Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator

is displayed.

NOTES:

●In step 4, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In

such a case, adjust focus manually. (墌pg. 21)

●A subject can be shot under various types of lighting

conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.).

Because the colour temperature is different depending on

the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the

white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural

result.

●Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is

retained even if the power is turned off or the battery

removed.

Backlight Compensation

White Balance Adjustment

BACKLIGHT Button

Manual White Balance Adjustment

White paper

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AWhite to AUDIO L IN

BRed to AUDIO R IN

CYellow to VIDEO IN

DTo S-VIDEO IN*

* Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN

connector. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the

yellow video cable.

To use this camcorder as a player

1Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and

the VCR. Also refer to page 13.

2Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

3Turn on the VCR’s power.

4Insert the source cassette in the camcorder.

5Insert the recording cassette in the VCR.

6Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.

●Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR.

7Press 4/9 on the camcorder to start playback of the

source tape.

8At the point you want to start dubbing, engage the

VCR’s Record mode.

9To pause dubbing, engage the VCR’s Record-Pause

mode and press 4/9 on the camcorder.

10 Repeat steps 7–9 for additional editing. Stop the

VCR and camcorder.

NOTES:

●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power

supply instead of the battery pack. (墌pg. 7)

●As the camcorder starts to play your footage, it will appear

on your TV. This will confirm the connections and the AUX

channel for dubbing purposes.

●Before you start dubbing, make sure that the indications do

not appear on the connected TV. If they do, they are being

recorded onto the new tape.

To choose whether or not the following displays appear

on the connected TV

• Date/time

Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.

(墌pg. 14, 17)

• Time code

Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”. (墌pg. 14, 17)

• Indications other than date/time and time code

Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.

(墌pg. 14, 17)

Dubbing To A VCR

1234

TV

VCR

Audio/Video

cable

(provided)

To AV To S

S-Video cable

(optional)

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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.

To use this camcorder as a player

1Make sure all units are turned off.

2Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with

a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the

illustration.

3Set this camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4Turn on the video unit’s power.

5Insert the source cassette in this camcorder.

6Insert the recording cassette in the video unit.

7Press 4/9 on this camcorder to start playback of the

source cassette.

8At the point you want to start dubbing, engage the

video unit’s Record mode.

9To pause dubbing, engage the video unit’s Record-

Pause mode and press 4/9 on this camcorder.

10 Repeat steps 7–9 for additional editing. Stop the

video unit and camcorder.

NOTES:

●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power

supply instead of the battery pack. (墌pg. 7)

●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 8. If this

occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.

●If SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the original

playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV

connector.

●When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional

JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

To use this camcorder as a recorder

1) Perform steps 1 to 3 in “To use this camcorder as a

player”.

2) Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (墌pg. 14, 15)

3) Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.

4) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage the

Record-Pause mode.

●The “ ” indication appears on the screen.

5) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

recording. The T indication rotates.

6) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop

recording. The T indication stops rotating.

NOTE:

Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on

the original tape, regardless of the current “SOUND MODE”

setting. (墌pg. 15)

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit

Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital

Dubbing)

Core filter

To DV IN/OUT

DV cable

(optional)

Video unit equipped

with DV connector

To DV IN/OUT

DV. IN

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It is possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC with a

DV connector by using the software equipped with the

PC or commercially available software.

NOTES:

●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power

supply instead of the battery pack. (墌pg. 7)

●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.

●The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC.

●Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software.

●The system may not work properly depending on the PC or

capture board you are using.

Connection To A Personal Computer

PC with DV

connector

To DV IN/OUT

To DV

connector

Core filter

Core filter

DV cable (optional)

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Power (pg. 6)

●Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C

and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C is the ideal temperature range for

charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be

incomplete.

●Charging time is based on room temperature of 20°C.

●Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.

●Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature

and the status of the battery pack.

●To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC

Adapter near a radio.

●Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it

becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-

ventilated areas.

●The following operation stops charging:

• Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”, “A” or “M”.

• Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

• Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.

• Detach the battery from the camcorder.

●Using the optional AA-V40 AC Power Adapter/Charger, you

can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery pack

without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as an

AC Adapter.

Loading/Unloading A Cassette (pg. 9)

●It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do

not apply force.

●If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not

open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the

cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off

then on again.

●If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder

cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later,

insert it again.

●When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place

to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening

the cassette holder cover.

●Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette

holder recedes may cause damage to the camcorder.

●Even when the camcorder is switched off, a cassette can

be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is closed

with the camcorder switched off, however, it may not

recede. It is recommended to turn the power on before

loading or unloading.

●When resuming recording, once you open the cassette

holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or

a previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded over)

regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not.

See “Recording From The Middle Of A Tape” (墌pg. 11).

VIDEO RECORDING (pg. 10)

●When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight,

the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use

the viewfinder instead.

●The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power

supply is attached.

●There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder

cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force.

●Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes

automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before

closing the cassette holder cover.

●When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may

take a few seconds before actual recording starts. The “T”

indicator starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts

recording.

●The time required to calculate and display the remaining

tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary

according to the type of tape used.

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

the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5

minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette at its

end is loaded.

VIDEO PLAYBACK (pg. 12)

●Clean the video heads using an optional dry cleaning

cassette when:

• No picture during playback.

• Blocks of noise appear during playback.

For details, 墌pg. 33.

●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”.

●You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor

with it flipped over and pushed against the camcorder body.

●LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:

• When power is supplied from a battery: the “ ”

battery indicator is displayed. (墌pg. 31)

• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the “ ”

battery indicator does not appear.

●When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound

is not heard from the speaker.

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If the problem still exists after following the steps below,

please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Power

●The power is not connected properly.

HConnect the AC Adapter securely. (墌pg. 7)

●The battery is dead.

HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged one.

(墌pg. 6, 7)

●The LCD monitor is not open fully or the viewfinder is not

pulled out when recording.

HOpen the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder.

●If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the

camcorder’s power shuts off automatically.

Then, the POWER/CHARGE lamp will blink to indicate for

charging if the battery pack is attached to the camcorder

and its power is supplied from the AC Adapter.

HPush back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and

re-open the LCD monitor to return to the Record-Standby

mode.

Video Recording

●The Power Switch is set to “PLAY” or “OFF”.

HSet the Power Switch to “A” or “M”. (墌pg. 10)

●The tape’s erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.

HSet the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC”. (墌pg. 9)

●“TAPE END” appears.

HReplace with new cassette. (墌pg. 9)

●The cassette holder cover is open.

HClose the cassette holder cover.

●This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is not a

malfunction.

●This is not a malfunction.

●“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”.

HSet “DATE/TIME” to “ON”. (墌pg. 14, 16)

●This is normal.

●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”. (墌pg. 14 – 20)

●16X optical zoom is selected.

HSet “ZOOM” to “40X” or “700X”. (墌pg. 15)

●White spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may

appear on the LCD monitor. This may occur when the

Night-Scope function is activated during recording and is

not a malfunction.

Video Playback

●The Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”.

HSet the Power Switch to “PLAY”. (墌pg. 12)

●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. (墌pg. 13)

●The cassette holder cover is open.

HClose the cassette holder cover. (墌pg. 9)

HClean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette.

(墌pg. 33)

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.

No power is supplied.

The POWER/CHARGE lamp blinks in the Record-

Standby mode.

Recording cannot be performed.

When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light,

vertical lines appear.

When the screen is under direct sunlight during

shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an

instant.

During recording, the date/ time does not appear.

During recording, sound cannot be heard.

The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.

Digital Zoom does not work.

Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD

monitor.

Play, Rewind and Fast-Forward functions do not

work.

The tape is moving, but there is no picture.

Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is

no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.

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●Focus is set to the Manual mode.

HSet Focus to the Auto mode. (墌pg. 21)

●The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

HClean the lens and check the focus again. (墌pg. 34)

●The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast

was low.

●The Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) is selected.

HDisengage the Squeeze (SQUEEZE) mode. (墌pg. 14, 15)

●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. (墌pg. 20)

●The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is

activated.

HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone

(MONOTONE). (墌pg. 14, 20)

●Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.

HPress BACKLIGHT. (墌pg. 23)

●The subject is too bright.

HSet “r” to “SPOTLIGHT”. (墌pg. 20)

●The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is

activated.

HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE)

mode before setting White Balance. (墌pg. 20)

●The Power Switch is set to “A”.

HSet the Power Switch to “M”. (墌pg. 8)

●The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is

activated.

HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone

(MONOTONE). (墌pg. 14, 20)

●The Power Switch is set to “A”.

HSet the Power Switch to “M”. (墌pg. 8)

●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”. (墌pg. 14, 15)

Other problems

●The temperature of the battery is extremely high/low.

●Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low

temperatures.

HTo protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in

places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C. (墌pg. 32)

●The date/time is not set.

HSet the date/time. (墌pg. 8)

●The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set

date/time has been erased.

HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.

●The camcorder is not getting power, or some other

malfunction exists.

HTurn the camcorder’s power off and on again. (墌pg. 8)

●The Power Switch is set to “A”.

HSet the Power Switch to “M”. (墌pg. 8)

●This is not a malfunction.

HBy recording with “DIS” activated (墌pg. 14, 15) this can

be avoided.

The focus does not adjust automatically.

Snapshot mode cannot be used.

The colour of Snapshot looks strange.

The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.

The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.

White Balance cannot be activated.

Wipe/Fader effects do not work.

The Black & White Fader does not work.

Program AE with special effects does not work.

The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow.

The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does

not light.

“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.

There is no picture.

Some functions are not available using the

MENU/VOL. Wheel.

When the image is printed from the printer, a black

bar appears at the bottom of the screen.

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●The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power turned

on.

HTurn the camcorder’s power off and on again, then operate

it.

●The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to

become hot.

HClose the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch

to “OFF”, and let the unit cool down.

●In places subject to low temperature, images become dark

due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. When this

happens, the displayed colours differ from those that are

actually recorded. This is not a defect of the camcorder.

HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor.

(墌pg. 9, 10)

●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 LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-

precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots

of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the

LCD monitor or the viewfinder during recording or

playback. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is

not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than

99.99%)

●This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD

monitor is pressed.

●The battery’s charge is low.

HInstall a fully charged battery. (墌pg. 6, 7)

●The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is set to

“FINDER”.

HPush the viewfinder back in or set “PRIORITY” to “LCD”.

(墌pg. 10, 14, 16)

●The LCD monitor’s brightness setting is too dark.

HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. (墌pg. 9)

HIf the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open the

monitor fully. (墌pg. 10)

●The speaker volume is too great.

HTurn the speaker volume down. (墌pg. 12)

HWipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can

cause damage. (墌pg. 34) To clean the viewfinder, please

consult your nearest JVC dealer.

●“TIME CODE” is set to “OFF”.

HSet “TIME CODE” to “ON”. (墌pg. 14, 16, 17)

●A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the

camcorder’s functions become unusable.

H墌pg. 31.

●A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the

camcorder’s functions become unusable.

H墌pg. 31.

When the camcorder is connected via the DV

connector, the camcorder does not operate.

The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.

Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish.

Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder.

The indicators and the image colour on the LCD

monitor are not clear.

The cassette will not load properly.

Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.

Images on the LCD monitor are jittery.

The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens have

become dirty (ex. fingerprints).

Time code does not appear.

An error indication (E01, E02 or E06) appears.

An error indication (E03 or E04) appears.

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Warning Indications

Displays the battery remaining power.

Remaining power level

As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery

indicator blinks.

When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off

automatically.

Appears when no tape is loaded. (墌pg. 9)

Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”

while the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”. (墌pg. 8)

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording.

Use an optional cleaning cassette. (墌pg. 33)

Appears if condensation occurs. (The two indications

above swiches alternately every 3 seconds.) When this

indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour until

condensation disappears.

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”.

Appears when the tape ends during recording or

playback. (墌pg. 27)

●Appears when the date/time is not set. (墌pg. 8)

●Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is

discharged and the previously set date/time is erased.

(墌pg. 8)

Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens

cap is attached.

●Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted

while this camcorder is being used as a recorder.

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.

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.

CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB

USE CLEANING CASSETTE

CONDENSATION, OPERATION PAUSED

PLEASE WAIT

TAPE!

TAPE END

SET DATE/TIME!

LENS CAP

COPYING FAILED

ExhaustedHigh

E01, E02 or E06

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND

REATTACH BATTERY

E03 or E04

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT

TAPE

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CAUTIONS

Battery Packs

The supplied battery pack is

a lithium-ion battery. Before

using the supplied battery

pack or an optional battery

pack, be sure to read the

following cautions:

●To avoid hazards…

...do not burn.

...do not short-circuit the

terminals. When transporting, make sure the provided

battery cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is

misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.

...do not modify or disassemble.

...do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding

60°C, 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.

NOTES:

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

or after use.

Temperature Range Specifications

Charging: 10°C to 35°C

Operation: 0°C to 40°C

Storage: –20°C to 50°C

●The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read

the following cautions:

●During use…

...make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.

...be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes

automatically erases the previously recorded video and

audio signals.

...make sure the cassette is positioned properly when

inserting.

...do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without

allowing the tape to run at all. This slackens the tape and

can result in damage.

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

fingerprints and dust.

●Store cassettes…

...away from heaters or other heat sources.

...out of direct sunlight.

...where they won’t be subject to unnecessary shock or

vibration.

...where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic fields

(such as those generated by motors, transformers or

magnets).

...vertically, in their original cases.

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.

Terminals

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Main Unit

●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.

●Avoid using the unit…

...in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

...in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking

stove.

...in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

...near a television set.

...near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric

fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).

...in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or

extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

●DO NOT leave the unit…

...in places of over 50°C.

...in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or

extremely high (above 80%).

...in direct sunlight.

...in a closed car in summer.

...near a heater.

●To protect the unit, DO NOT…

...allow it to become wet.

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

...subject it to shock or excessive vibration during

transportation.

...keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long

periods.

...expose the lens and viewfinder’s lens to direct sunlight.

...carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

...swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip.

...swing the soft camera case excessively when the

camcorder is inside it.

●Dirty heads can cause the following problems:

...No picture during playback.

...Blocks of noise appear during playback.

...During recording, the Head Clog Warning indicator “ ”

appears.

...Recording cannot be performed properly.

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.

Serious malfunctioning

About moisture condensation

●You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass

will cause drops of water to form on the glass’ outer

surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head

drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place

to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under

extremely humid conditions or in a place directly

subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.

●Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to

the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the

camcorder itself.

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit

immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device.

External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,

etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such

cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery

pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and

then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the

beginning.

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USER MAINTENANCE

1Turn off the camcorder.

2Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the

arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it

locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. Remove

the cassette.

3Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.

●Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes

automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before

closing the cassette holder cover.

4Slide BATT.RELEASE 1 and remove the battery pack

2 3.

1To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put

the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off

heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.

2Press the Monitor Opening Button and open the LCD

monitor. Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to

damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.

3To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush, then

wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

NOTES:

●Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or

alcohol.

●Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has

been removed or other power units have been

disconnected.

●Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.

●When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to

the cautions of each product.

●To clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC

dealer.

After Use

Cassette holder

Remove.

OPEN/EJECT

PUSH HERE

BATT.RELEASE

Cassette holder

cover

Cleaning The Camcorder

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SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder

Power supply

DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter)

DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)

Power consumption

Approx. 3.3 W (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on)

Approx. 4.6 W (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off)

Approx. 8.6 W (Maximum)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

71 mm x 91 mm x 118 mm

(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed

back in)

Weight

Approx. 500 g

(without cassette and battery)

Approx. 590 g

(incl. cassette and battery)

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C

Operating humidity

35% to 80%

Storage temperature

–20°C to 50°C

Pickup

1/6" CCD

Lens

F 1.6, f = 2.7 mm to 43.2 mm, 16:1 power zoom lens

Filter diameter

ø30.5 mm

LCD monitor

2.37" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix

system

Viewfinder

Electronic viewfinder with 0.24" colour LCD

Speaker

Monaural

White LED Light

Effective distance: 1.5 m

Format

DV format (SD mode)

Signal format

PAL standard

Recording/Playback format

Video: Digital component recording

Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit),

48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit)

Cassette

Mini DV cassette

Tape speed

SP: 18.8 mm/s, LP: 12.5 mm/s

Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette)

SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min

S

S-Video output:

Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue

C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue

AV

Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue

Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue, stereo

DV

Input/output: 4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant

AC Adapter

Power requirement

AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Output

DC 11 V G, 1 A

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise

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

change without notice.

For General

For Digital Video Camera

For Connectors

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Controls

aMenu Wheel [MMENU/VOL.] (墌pg. 14)

Speaker Volume Control [MMENU/VOL.] (墌pg. 12)

bSnapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (墌pg. 20)

cPower Zoom Lever [T/W] (墌pg. 10)

dManual Focus Button [FOCUS] (墌pg. 21)

Blank Search Button [BLANK SRCH] (墌pg. 12)

eDioptre Adjustment Control (墌pg. 8)

fRecording Start/Stop Button (墌pg. 10)

gPower Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] (墌pg. 8)

hLock Button (墌pg. 8)

iStop Button [8] (墌pg. 12)

jRewind Button [

3

] (墌pg. 12)

Night Button [NIGHT] (墌pg. 18)

kPlay/Pause Button [4/9] (墌pg. 12)

lFast-Forward Button [

5

] (墌pg. 12)

Backlight Compensation Button [BACKLIGHT]

(墌pg. 23)

mBattery Release Switch [BATT.RELEASE] (墌pg. 6)

nCassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT] (墌pg. 9)

oWhite LED Light Switch [LIGHT] (墌pg. 18)

pMonitor Opening Button (墌pg. 10)

For models without button, simply pull on bottom end

of LCD monitor to open.

Connectors

QS-Video Output Connector [S-VIDEO] (墌pg. 13, 24)

RDigital Video Connector [DV] (i.Link*) (墌pg. 25, 26)

SAudio/Video Output Connector [AV] (墌pg. 13, 24)

TDC Input Connector [DC] (墌pg.6,7)

* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification

and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products

compliant with the i.Link standard.

Indicators

UPOWER/CHARGE Lamp (墌pg.8,10)

Other Parts

VShoulder Strap Eyelet (墌pg. 5)

WBattery Pack Mount (墌pg. 6)

XGrip Strap (墌pg. 7)

YLCD Monitor (墌pg. 10, 11)

ZSpeaker (墌pg. 12)

bStud Hole (墌pg. 9)

cTripod Mounting Socket (墌pg. 9)

dCassette Holder Cover (墌pg. 9)

eStereo Microphone

fWhite LED Light (墌pg. 18)

gViewfinder (墌pg. 8)

hCamera Sensor

(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor necessary

for shooting is built-in here.)

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During Video Recording

aOperation Mode (墌pg. 8)

b: Night-Scope Indicator (墌pg. 18)

(Appears when Night-Scope is engaged.)

: Gain Up Mode (墌pg. 15)

(Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO” and the

shutter speed is automatically adjusted.)

cWhite LED Light Indicator (墌pg. 18)

dWhite Balance Indicator (墌pg. 23)

e: Backlight Compensation Indicator (墌pg. 23)

±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (墌pg. 22)

fSelected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator

(墌pg. 19)

gIris Lock Indicator (墌pg. 22)

hDigital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) (墌pg. 15)

iApproximate Zoom Ratio (墌pg. 10)

(Appears during zooming.)

jZoom Indicator (墌pg. 10)

(Appears during zooming.)

(The level indicator g moves.)

kSelected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (墌pg. 19)

lTape Running Indicator (墌pg. 10)

(Rotates while tape is running.)

mSelected Wide Mode Indicator (墌pg. 15)

nRecording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (墌pg. 15)

oTape Remaining Time (墌pg. 10)

pREC: (Appears during recording.) (墌pg. 10)

PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby mode.)

(墌pg. 10)

O: (Appears when taking Snapshot.) (墌pg. 20)

qBRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/

Viewfinder) (墌pg. 9)

(The level indicator g moves.)

rWind Cut Indicator (墌pg. 15)

sBattery Indicator (墌pg. 31)

tDate/Time (墌pg.8,16)

uSound Mode Indicator (墌pg. 15)

(Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the

camcorder.)

vManual Focus Adjustment Indicator (墌pg. 21)

wTime Code (墌pg. 16, 17)

During Video Playback

aSound Mode Indicator (墌pg. 17)

bBlank Search Indicator (墌pg. 12)

cTape Speed (墌pg. 15)

dU : Playback

5

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search

3

: Rewind/Shuttle Search

9 : Pause

9 U : Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/Slow-

Motion

Y 9 : Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/Slow-

Motion

eBattery Indicator (墌pg. 31)

fDate/Time (墌pg. 17)

gVOLUME +, – : Volume Level Indicator (Speaker)

(墌pg. 12)

(The level indicator g moves.)

BRIGHT : Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/

Viewfinder) (墌pg. 9)

(The level indicator g moves.)

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A

AC Adapter ................................................................6, 7

Auto Focus ...................................................................21

Auto Shut Off .........................................................10, 28

B

Backlight Compensation ..............................................23

Battery Pack ........................................................6, 7, 32

Beep (BEEP) ...............................................................16

Blank search ................................................................12

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display (BRIGHT) .........9

C

Changing The Menu Settings ......................................14

Charging The Battery Pack ............................................6

Cleaning The Camcorder .............................................34

Clock adjustment (CLOCK ADJ.) ...................................8

Connections

Charging .................................................................6

Dubbing ..........................................................24, 25

To A PC ................................................................26

To A TV Or VCR ...................................................13

D

Date/Time

Display (DATE/TIME) ......................................16, 17

Settings ...................................................................8

Demonstration Mode (DEMO MODE) .........................16

Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS) ..................................15

Dubbing .................................................................24, 25

E

Erase Protection ............................................................9

Exposure Control (EXPOSURE) ..................................22

F

Fade-In/Out ..................................................................19

Fast-Forward The Tape ...............................................12

G

Gain Up (GAIN UP) .....................................................15

Grip Adjustment .............................................................7

I

Indications on the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ..................38

Iris ................................................................................22

Iris Lock .......................................................................22

J

Journalistic Shooting ....................................................11

L

Loading A Cassette .......................................................9

M

Manual Focus ..............................................................21

Menu Screen

CAMERA ...............................................................15

CAMERA DISPLAY ..............................................16

MANUAL ...............................................................15

SYSTEM .........................................................16, 17

VIDEO ...................................................................17

VIDEO DISPLAY ...................................................17

Motor Drive Mode ........................................................20

N

Night-Scope ................................................................ 18

P

Playback sound (SOUND MODE, NARRATION) ....... 17

Power Switch Position ................................................... 8

Priority Setting (PRIORITY) ........................................ 16

Program AE With Special Effects (PROGRAM AE)

Classic Film (CLASSIC FILM) .............................. 20

Monotone (MONOTONE) ..................................... 20

Sepia (SEPIA) ...................................................... 20

Shutter Speed (SHUTTER) .................................. 19

Snow (SNOW) ...................................................... 20

Sports (SPORTS) ................................................. 19

Spotlight (SPOTLIGHT) ........................................ 20

Strobe (STROBE) ................................................. 20

Twilight (TWILIGHT) ............................................. 20

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

R

Recording Mode (REC MODE) ............................. 15, 17

Recording Time

Tape ....................................................................... 9

Record-Standby .......................................................... 10

Remaining Power Level .............................................. 31

Resetting Menu Settings (CAM RESET) ..................... 16

Rewind The Tape ........................................................ 12

S

Self Recording ............................................................. 11

Shuttle Search ............................................................. 12

Snapshot ..................................................................... 20

Snapshot Mode (SNAP MODE) .................................. 15

Sound Mode (SOUND MODE) .............................. 15, 17

Speaker Volume .......................................................... 12

Specifications .............................................................. 35

Still Playback ............................................................... 12

T

Telephoto setting (TELE MACRO) .............................. 15

Time Code (TIME CODE) ..................................... 11, 16

Tripod Mounting ............................................................ 9

U

Unloading A Cassette ................................................... 9

V

Viewfinder Adjustment .................................................. 8

W

White Balance (W.BALANCE) .................................... 23

White LED Light .......................................................... 18

Wide Mode (WIDE MODE)

Cinema (CINEMA) ................................................ 15

Squeeze (SQUEEZE) ........................................... 15

Wipe In/Out ................................................................. 19

Z

Zooming (ZOOM) .................................................. 10, 15

TERMS

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