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GR-D770AS

ENGLISH

LYT1681-001B

TERMS

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital

video camera. Before use, please

read the safety information and

precautions contained in the pages

3 – 5 to ensure safe use of this

product.

INSTRUCTIONS

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GETTING STARTED

7

RECORDING & PLAYBACK

18

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

(D.S.C.) RECORDING &

PLAYBACK

26

ADVANCED FEATURES

31

REFERENCES

46

BackCover

To deactivate the demonstration,

set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.

(



pg. 31, 34)

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Wipe/Fader Effects

You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to

make pro-style scene transitions.

(



pg. 40)

Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects

For example, “SPORTS” mode allows fast-

moving images to be captured one frame at

a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion.

(



pg. 40)

LED Light

You can brighten the subject in the dark

place with the LED Light. (



pg. 36)

Backlight Compensation

Simply pressing the button brightens the

image darkened by backlight. (



pg. 38)

Data Battery

You can check the battery status by simply

pressing the

DATA

button. (



pg. 14)

Live Slow

You can record and play back precious or

hard-to-see moments at a slow speed. The

sound is recorded and played back in real

time. (



pg. 36)

Auto Button

You can change the recording mode

between manual setting to the standard

mode setting of the camcorder by pressing

the

AUTO

button. (



pg. 20)

Dual Rec.

You can capture and view still images

without disturbing the recording in progress.

(



pg. 20)

Major Features of this Camcorder

Fade in

Fade out

MAX TIME

LCD

min

min

FINDER

100%

50%

0%

BATTERY CONDITION

min

13

640

F

16:9

---

PHOTO

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●

Before recording important video, be sure to

make a trial recording.

Play back your trial recording to make sure the

video and audio have been recorded properly.

●

We recommend cleaning your video heads

before use.

If you haven’t used

your camcorder for

awhile, the heads may

be dirty. We

recommend

periodically cleaning

the video heads with a

cleaning cassette

(optional).

●

Be sure to store your cassette tapes and

camcorder in the proper environment.

Video heads can become dirty more easily if

your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored

in a dusty area. Cassette tapes should be

removed from the camcorder and stored in

cassette cases. Store the camcorder in a bag or

other container.

●

Use SP (Standard) mode for important video

recordings.

LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more

video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may

experience mosaic-like noise during playback

depending on the tape characteristics and the

usage environment.

So, for important recordings, we recommend

using SP mode.

●

For safety and reliability.

It is recommended only genuine JVC batteries

and accessories are used in this camcorder.

●

This product includes patented and other

proprietary technology and will operate only

with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC

BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs.

Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause

damage to the internal charging circuitry.

●

This camcorder is designed exclusively for

the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card

and MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked

“” and memory cards marked “”

or “” can be used with this

unit.

●

SDHC Memory Card cannot be used with

this camcorder.

●

Remember that this camcorder is not

compatible with other digital video formats.

●

It is recommended that you use JVC brand

cassette tapes.

Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of

commercially available cassette tapes

complying with the MiniDV standard, but JVC

brand cassette tapes are designed and

optimised and maximise the performance of

your camcorder.

●

Remember that this camcorder is intended

for private consumer use only.

Any commercial use without proper permission

is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such

as a show, performance or exhibition for

personal enjoyment, it is strongly

recommended that you obtain permission

beforehand.)

●

DO NOT

leave the unit

- in place of over 50°C.

- in place where humidity is extremely low

(below 35%) or extremely high (80%).

- in direct sunlight.

- in a closed car in summer.

- near a heater.

●

The LCD monitor is made with high-

precision technology. However, black spots

or bright spots of light (red, green or blue)

may appear constantly on the LCD monitor.

These spots are not recorded on the tape.

This is not due to any defect of the unit.

(Effective dots: more than 99.99%)

●

Do not leave the battery pack attached when

the camcorder is not in use and check the

unit regularly whether it is working or not.

Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 48 – 50.

●

Microsoft

®

and Windows

®

are either registered

trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other

countries.

●

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple

Computer, Inc.

●

QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple

Computer, Inc.

Read This First!

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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.

●

This product includes patented and other

proprietary technology and will operate only

with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC

BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs

and, to recharge them or to supply power to

the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the

provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An

appropriate conversion adapter may be

necessary to accommodate different designs

of AC outlets in different countries.)

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a

fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.

Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above

100°C or incinerate.

Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita

Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025.

Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery

is incorrectly replaced.

●

Dispose of used battery promptly.

●

Keep away from children.

●

Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in

fire.

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 safety 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.)

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Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and

remove the battery pack and AC Adapter.

To clean the exterior

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in

diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off

heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.

To clean the LCD monitor

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to

damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.

To clean the lens

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently

with lens cleaning paper.

To clean the viewfinder lens

Remove dust from the viewfinder using a

blower brush.

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.

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during

recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette

(



pg. 3)

.

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.

Cleaning The Camcorder

USE CLEANING CASSETTE

USER MAINTENANCE

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CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED 7

Regarding This Manual.....................................7

Provided Accessories .......................................7

Index .................................................................8

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

Power..............................................................13

Language Settings ..........................................14

Date/Time Settings .........................................15

Viewfinder Adjustment .................................... 15

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ........... 15

Tripod Mounting ..............................................15

Loading/Unloading A Cassette .......................16

Loading/Unloading A Memory Card................ 17

16:9 Wide Mode..............................................17

RECORDING & PLAYBACK 18

VIDEO RECORDING............................................18

Basic Recording..............................................18

Tape Remaining Time ................................18

Quick Review..............................................18

Zooming......................................................19

Journalistic Shooting...................................19

Interface Shooting.......................................19

Time Code ..................................................20

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...... 20

Dual Rec. ....................................................20

Auto/Manual Mode......................................20

VIDEO PLAYBACK..............................................21

Normal Playback.............................................21

Still Playback ..............................................21

Variable Shuttle Search ..............................22

Blank Search ..............................................22

Playback Snapshot .....................................22

Connections To A TV Or VCR ........................ 23

Playback Using The Remote Control.............. 24

D.S.C. RECORDING ............................................26

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot).................. 26

D.S.C. PLAYBACK ..............................................27

Normal Playback Of Images ........................... 27

Auto Playback Of Images ...............................27

Index Playback Of Files .................................. 27

Removing On-Screen Display.........................27

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. 28

Resetting The File Name ................................ 28

Protecting Files ...............................................28

Deleting Files ..................................................29

Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)* ......29

Initialising A Memory Card ..............................30

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 31

Changing The Menu Settings .........................31

Recording Menus............................................32

Playback Menus..............................................35

FEATURES FOR RECORDING ...............................36

LED Light ........................................................36

Live Slow.........................................................36

Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape) .........36

Manual Focus .................................................37

Exposure Control ............................................37

Iris Lock...........................................................38

Backlight Compensation .................................38

Spot Exposure Control....................................38

White Balance Adjustment..............................39

Manual White Balance Adjustment .................39

Wipe Or Fader Effects ....................................40

Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects .......40

Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A

Memory Card ..............................................41

EDITING............................................................42

Dubbing To A VCR .........................................42

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped

With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)......43

Connection To A Personal Computer .............44

Audio Dubbing ................................................45

Insert Editing ...................................................45

REFERENCES 46

TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................46

CAUTIONS.........................................................48

SPECIFICATIONS................................................51

TERMS..............................................................52

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GETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTED

Control Lever

There are two kinds of operation using the control

lever: moving the lever towards up/down/left/right,

or pressing down the lever.

They are described and illustrated as shown

below.

1)

Move the control lever up/down/left/right

(

3

/

4

/

1

/

2

) to select:

2)

Press down the control lever to select

SET

:

* A lithium battery is pre-installed in the Remote

Control Unit at time of shipment (with insulation

sheet). To use the Remote Control Unit, remove

the insulation sheet.

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.

Regarding This Manual

Operation To select

3

6FOCUS Move the control lever up.

47Move the control lever down.

2¡LIGHT Move the control lever right.

11QUICK

REVIEW

Move the control lever left.

Control lever

LCD Monitor

Select

SET

Provided Accessories

AC Adapter

AP-V14A

Audio/Video Cable

(ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)

USB Cable Core Filter

( for USB cable,  pg. 12)

CD-ROM Remote Control

Unit

RM-V740U

Lithium

Battery

CR2025*

(for remote

control unit)

Shoulder

Strap

( pg. 12)

Lens Cap

( pg. 12)

Battery Pack

BN-VF808U

OR

Power Cord

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27 23 36 24

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How to open the LCD monitor

Pull on the end A of the LCD monitor.

The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.

Power-linked operation

When the power switch is set to “REC”, you

can also turn the camcorder on/off by opening/

closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing

in the viewfinder.

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. ( pg. 34)

●Coloured bright spots may appear all

over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

However, this is not a malfunction.

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Controls

11 : Left/Rewind [1] ( pg. 21)/Quick

Review [QUICK REVIEW] ( pg. 18)

2 : Right/Fast-Forward [¡] ( pg. 21)/

LED Light [LIGHT] ( pg. 36)

3 : Up/Play/Pause [6] ( pg. 21)/Manual

Focus [FOCUS] ( pg. 37)

4 : Down/Stop[7] ( pg. 21)/Backlight

Compensation [ ] ( pg. 38)/

Spot Exposure ( pg. 38)/

Press down : SET

2VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

316:9 Wide Screen Button [16:9] ( pg. 17)

Blank Search [BLANK] ( pg. 22)

Index Button [INDEX] ( pg. 27)

4Menu Button [MENU] ( pg. 31)

5Data Battery Button [DATA] ( pg. 14)

6Auto Button [AUTO] ( pg. 20)

7Dioptre Adjustment Control ( pg. 15)

8Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]

( pg. 26, 36)

Live Slow Button [SLOW] ( pg. 33, 36)

9Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ( pg. 19)

Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –]

( pg. 21)

!Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP]

( pg. 18)

"Power Switch [REC, PLAY, OFF]

#Lock Button

$Battery Release Button [BATT.] ( pg. 13)

%Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]

( pg. 16)

Connectors

&USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector

( pg. 44)

(Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT]

(i.LINK*) ( pg. 43, 44)

* i.LINK refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry

specification and extensions thereof. The

logo is used for products compliant with the

i.LINK standard.

)S-Video Output Connector [S] ( pg. 23)

The connectors are located beneath the

covers.

~Audio/Video Output Connector [AV]

( pg. 23, 42)

+DC Input Connector [DC] ( pg. 13)

Indicators

POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( pg. 13)

Other Parts

LCD Monitor ( pg. 8)

Viewfinder ( pg. 15)

Card Cover [ ] ( pg. 17)

Battery Pack Mount ( pg. 13)

Shoulder Strap Eyelet ( pg. 12)

Grip Strap ( pg. 12)

Speaker ( pg. 21)

Lens

LED Light ( pg. 36)

Camera Sensor

(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.)

Remote Sensor ( pg. 24)

Stereo Microphone

Stud Hole ( pg. 15)

Tripod Mounting Socket ( pg. 15)

Cassette Holder Cover ( pg. 16)

Memory Card Slot

Connector Cover

Power Switch Position

REC:

To perform recording on the tape or in the

memory card.

OFF:

To switch off the camcorder.

PLAY:

●To play back a recording on the tape.

●To display a still image stored in the

memory card or to transfer a still image

stored in the memory card to a PC.

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position

VIDEO:

To record on a tape or play back a tape.

MEMORY:

To record in a memory card or access data

stored in a memory card.

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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder

Indications

During Video Recording Only

1Tape Running Indicator ( pg. 18)

(Rotates while tape is running.)

2Selected Wide Mode Indicator ( pg. 17)

(only 16:9 indicator is displayed)

3Live Slow Indicator ( pg. 36)

4Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) ( pg. 33)

(only LP indicator is displayed)

5Tape Remaining Time ( pg. 18)

6REC: (Appears during recording.)

( pg. 18)

SLOW

: (Appears when using Live Slow.)

( pg. 36)

7: Insert ( pg. 45)

8: Insert Pause

8Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator

( pg. 40)

9Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 33)

!Time Code ( pg. 34)

"Digital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) ( pg. 32)

(only indicator is displayed)

#SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode

Indicator ( pg. 33) (Appears for approx. 5

seconds after turning on the camcorder.)

During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording

1Battery Remaining Power Indicator

2Operation Mode ( pg. 20)

: Auto Mode

: Manual Mode

3LED Light Indicator ( pg. 36)

4: Night-Scope Indicator ( pg. 40)

: Gain Up Mode ( pg. 33)

5Shutter Speed ( pg. 41)

6White Balance Indicator ( pg. 39)

7Selected Effect Indicator ( pg. 41)

8Selected Program AE Indicator ( pg. 40)

9Approximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 19)

!Zoom Indicator ( pg. 19)

"Shooting Icon ( pg. 26)

(Appears and blinks during shooting.)

#Card Icon ( pg. 26)

: Appears during shooting.

: Blinks in white when a memory card is

not loaded.

$Image Size/Picture Quality: 640 x 480 F

(FINE) and 640 x 480 S

(STANDARD) (in order of quality)

( pg. 33)

%Remaining Number Of Shots ( pg. 26)

(Displays the approximate remaining

number of shots that can be stored during

D.S.C. recording.)

&

PHOTO

: (Appears when taking Snapshot.)

( pg. 26, 36)

(: Spot Exposure Control Indicator

( pg. 38)

: Backlight Compensation Indicator

( pg. 38)

±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator

( pg. 37)

Iris Lock Indicator ( pg. 38)

)Date/Time ( pg. 15)

~Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator

( pg. 37)

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GETTING STARTED

During Video Playback

1Battery Remaining Power Indicator

2Sound L/R Indicator ( pg. 35)

3Blank Search Indicator ( pg. 22)

4Tape Speed (SP/LP) ( pg. 35)

(only LP indicator is displayed)

5Variable Search Speed Indicator: x-10, x-3,

x3 and x10 ( pg. 22)

63: Playback

¡: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search

1: Rewind/Shuttle Search

8: Pause

8 3: Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/

Slow-Motion

2 8: Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/

Slow-Motion

: Audio Dubbing

8: Audio Dubbing Pause

7Date/Time ( pg. 35)

8VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator

( pg. 21)

9Time Code ( pg. 35)

During D.S.C. Playback

1Battery Remaining Power Indicator

2Folder/File Number

3Operation Mode Indicator

4Date/Time

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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

How To Attach The Core Filter

Attach the core filters to the cables. The core

filter reduces interference. When connecting a

cable, attach the end with the core filter to the

camcorder.

1Release the stoppers on both ends of the

core filter.

2Run the cable through the core filter.

3Close the core filter until it clicks shut.

Open the pad and make grip adjustments.

●Before making the adjustment, remove any

security tags that may be attached to the

velcro.

1Peel off the pad

and thread the end

of the strap

through the eyelet.

2Thread the

strap through the

buckle, adjust its

length, and use

the strap guide to

fix it in place.

3Position the

buckle near the

eyelet and

reattach the pad.

Place here during

shooting.

Eyelet

Strap Guide

Buckle

Grip Adjustment

Stopper

3 cm

Core filter

Wind once

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GETTING STARTED

Charging The Battery Pack

1Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.

2With the arrow on the battery pack pointing

upward, push the battery pack slightly against

the battery pack mount 1.

3Slide up the battery pack until it locks in

place 2.

4Connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter.

5Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet.

6Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.

●The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder

blinks to indicate charging has started.

●When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out,

charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter

from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter

from the camcorder.

To detach the battery pack

Slide the battery pack downward while

pressing BATT. 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.

●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 a fully charged battery pack is attached to the

unit, POWER/CHARGE lamp will blink for

approx. 10 seconds before it turns off.

●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.

●Since the AC Adapter processes electricity

internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure

to use it only in well-ventilated areas.

●After 5 minutes have elapsed in Record-Standby

mode with the cassette inserted and no

operation is performed, the camcorder will

automatically turn off its power supplied from the

AC adapter. In this case, the battery charge

starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder.

●Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug

and cable. This may damage the AC adapter.

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.

To restore the accuracy of the battery

power indicator

If the battery power indication differs from the

actual operating time, fully charge the battery,

and then run it down. However this method may

not work if the battery was used for a long period

of time under extremely high/low temperature

condition or charged too many times.

Power

Battery pack Charging time

BN-VF808U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

BN-VF815U Approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.

BN-VF823U Approx. 3 hrs. 50 min.

1

2

Battery

pack

BATT.

Power Switch

Battery pack

mount

To AC outlet

AC

Adapter

Arrow

POWER/CHARGE Lamp

Lock

Button

To

DC connector

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Using The Battery Pack

Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery

Pack” ( pg. 13).

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 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.

Data Battery System

You can check the remaining battery power

and the recordable time.

When the battery is attached, press DATA.

●When the Power Switch is set to “OFF”, it is

displayed for approx. 3 seconds if the button

is pressed and released quickly, and for

approx. 15 seconds if the button is pressed

and hold for several seconds.

●When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” or

“REC”, press DATA again to return to the

normal screen.

●Data battery status cannot be displayed

during playback or while recording is in

progress.

●If “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears

instead of the battery status even though you

tried to press DATA several times, there may

be a problem with your battery. In such a

case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Using AC Power

Perform step 4 – 6 in “Charging The Battery

Pack” ( pg. 13).

NOTE:

The provided AC Adapter features automatic

voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to

240 V.

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 language on the display can be changed.

( pg. 34)

1Open the LCD monitor fully.

2Set the Power Switch to “REC” or “PLAY”

while pressing down the Lock Button located

on the switch.

●If set to “REC”, the recording mode should be

set to “ ” ( pg. 20).

3Press MENU.

4Select “SYSTEM”, press SET or 2.

5Select “LANGUAGE”, press SET or 2.

6Select the desired language, press SET or

2.

7Press MENU.

Press 1 whenever you want to return to the

previous menu screen.

Battery pack LCD monitor

on Viewfinder on

BN-VF808U* 1 hr. 50 min. 2 hrs. 15 min.

BN-VF815U 3 hrs. 40 min. 4 hrs. 30 min.

BN-VF823U 5 hrs. 30 min. 6 hrs. 45 min.

MAX TIME

LCD

min

min

FINDER

100%

50%

0%

BATTERY CONDITION

Language Settings

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

Select

SET

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The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all

times, but its display can be turned on or off.

( pg. 34, 35)

Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Language Settings”

( pg. 14).

1Select “DISPLAY”, press SET or 2.

2Select “CLOCK ADJ.”, press SET or 2.

3Select the desired date display format,

press SET or 2.

●Repeat this step to input time display format

(Select from “24h” or “12h”), month, date, year,

hour and minutes.

4Press MENU.

Press 1 whenever you want to return to the

previous menu screen/setting.

1Set the Power Switch to “REC” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

2Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and

locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully.

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.

Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Language Settings”

( pg. 14).

●To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder,

pull out the viewfinder fully and set

“PRIORITY” to “FINDER” ( pg. 34).

1Select “DISPLAY”, press SET or 2.

2Select “BRIGHT”, press SET or 2.

3Select the appropriate brightness, press

SET or 2.

4Press MENU.

Press 1 whenever you want to return to the

previous menu screen/setting.

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.

Date/Time Settings

Viewfinder Adjustment

CLOCK ADJ.

DATE. MONTH. YEAR

24

h

21

:

38

11.

09

.

2007

Select

SET

Dioptre Adjustment Control

Example:

Brightness Adjustment Of The

Display

Tripod Mounting

BRIGHT

0

Select

SET

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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”

to close the cassette holder.

●Be sure to press only the section labeled “PUSH”

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.

NOTES:

●If you wait a few seconds and the cassette

holder does not open, close the cassette holder

cover and try again. If the cassette holder still

does not open, turn the camcorder off then on

again.

●If the tape does not load properly, open the

cassette holder cover fully and remove the

cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again.

●When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a

cold place to a warm environment, wait a short

time before opening the cassette holder cover.

•Appears if a tape is loaded while the Power

Switch is set to “REC”.

•Blinks when no tape is loaded.

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

“REC” and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to

“VIDEO”.

Appears when the erase protection tab is set to

“SAVE” while the Power Switch is set to “REC”

and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to

“VIDEO”. ( pg. 18)

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

Make sure the window

side is facing out.

Cassette

holder

cover

OPEN/

EJECT

PUSH

Cassette holder

Erase

protection

tab TAPE!

CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB

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1Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.

2Open the card cover ( ).

3To load a memory card, firmly insert it with

its clipped edge first.

To unload a memory card, push it once.

After the memory card comes out of the

camcorder, pull it out.

● Do not touch the terminal on the reverse

side of the label.

4Close the card cover.

NOTES:

●Some brands of memory cards are not

compatible with this camcorder. Before

purchasing a memory card, consult its

manufacturer or dealer.

●Before using a new memory card, it is

necessary to format the card. ( pg. 30)

Appears when there is a problem with a memory

card and its memory is corrupt, or it has not been

initialised. Initialise the memory card. ( pg. 30)

Appears when the camcorder does not recognise

the loaded memory card. Remove the memory

card once and insert it again. Repeat these

procedures until no indication appears. If the

indication still appears, the memory card is

corrupted.

You can record videos at 4:3 size and 16:9

size. By default, the camera is set to record

videos at the 16:9 size.

1Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

Each press 16:9 switches the screen size.

On the LCD monitor:

On the viewfinder:

NOTE:

If you record videos in 16:9 size, the image may

appear to be slightly vertically stretched when

playing back on TV with the 4:3 screen.

( pg. 34, 35)

Loading/Unloading A Memory

Card

PLEASE FORMAT

CARD ERROR!

Memory card

(Optional)

Card Cover ( )

Clipped edge

16:9 Wide Mode

16:9

16 : 9

4 : 3

16 : 9

4 : 3

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NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed

below:

●Power ( pg. 13)

●Loading A Cassette ( pg. 16)

●Remove the lens cap. ( pg. 12)

●Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 8)

●Select videos at 4:3 size or 16:9 (wide) size.

( pg. 17)

1Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“VIDEO”.

2Set the Power Switch to “REC” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

3Press START/STOP button to start

recording. “REC” appears on the display while

recording is in progress. To stop recording

Press START/STOP again.

Approximate recording time

NOTES:

●If the Record-Standby mode continues for

5 minutes and no operation is performed, 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.

●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” ( pg. 20).

●To record in LP (Long Play) mode,  pg. 33.

Tape Remaining Time

Approximate tape

remaining time appears on

the display. “– – – min”

means the camcorder is

calculating the remaining

time. When the remaining time reaches

2 minutes, the indication starts blinking.

●The time required to calculate and display the

remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the

calculation, may vary according to the type of

tape used.

Quick Review

Enables to check the end of the last recording.

1) Press QUICK REVIEW during

the Recording-Standby mode.

2) Tape is rewound for about

several seconds and played

back automatically, then pauses

in the Recording-Standby mode

for the next shot.

●Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is

normal.

●Slide the Power Zoom Lever repeatedly to

change the sound setting to on/off.

Basic Recording

Tape Recording mode

SP LP

30 min. 30 min. 45 min.

60 min. 60 min. 90 min.

80 min. 80 min. 120 min.

Recording Start/Stop Button

Lock Button

Zoom Lever

VIDEO/MEMORY

Select

RECORDING & PLAYBACK

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Zooming

While recording

●You can zoom in up to 34X by using the optical

zoom.

●Zoom magnification over 34X is done through

digital image processing, and is therefore called

digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to

800X. Set (ZOOM) to [68X] or [800X].

( pg. 32)

NOTES:

●Macro shooting is possible as close as approx.

5 cm to the subject when the zoom lever is set

all the way to W.

●When you zoom into a subject close to the lens,

the camera may automatically zoom out

depending on the distance to the subject. In this

case, set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”. ( pg. 32)

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).

Interface Shooting

The person you shoot

can view himself/

herself in the LCD

monitor, and you can

even shoot yourself

while viewing your

own image in the

LCD monitor.

1) Open the LCD

monitor and tilt it

upward to 180° so

that it faces forward.

Then, pull out the

viewfinder fully.

2) Point the lens

toward the subject (yourself when self-

recording) and start recording.

●During Interface Shooting, the monitor image

appears inverted as it would when viewing a

mirror. However, the actual recorded image

does not appear inverted.

●If the Quick Review ( pg. 18) is executed

during the interface shooting, the LCD monitor

will be turned off. In such a case, check the

playback picture in the viewfinder.

●To check the playback picture in the LCD

monitor, close the viewfinder.

Zoom out Zoom in

W: Wide angle T: Telephoto

Optical zoom (up to 34X)

Digital zoom (up to 800X)

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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

( pg. 20) 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.

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”. ( pg. 34)

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search

( pg. 22) to find the spot at which you want

to start recording, then engage the Still

Playback mode. ( pg. 21)

2) Set the Power Switch to “REC” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch, then start recording.

Dual Rec.

You can capture still images without disturbing

the recording in progress. Press SNAPSHOT.

A sub screen will be displayed for approx. 6

seconds to show you the snapshot image.

●The Still image is saved into the memory card

while video is recorded onto the cassette tape.

●REC SELECT must be set to “ (CARD)”

only.

Auto/Manual Mode

Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to

auto/manual recording mode. When manual

mode is selected, the indicator “ ” appears

on the LCD monitor.

Auto Mode :

You can record using no special effects or

manual adjustments.

Manual Mode :

Manual recording is possible by setting various

functions.

12:34:24

Minutes

Seconds

Frames*

(25 frames = 1 second)

Display

MANUAL

AUTO

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1Load a cassette. ( pg. 16)

2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“VIDEO”.

3Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

●The above screen (referring to the control lever

( pg. 7)) will be displayed for approx. 3

seconds on the LCD Monitor.

4To start playback, press 6.

5To stop playback, press 7.

●During Stop mode, press 1 to rewind, or ¡

to fast-forward the tape.

●Press SET to display the guide operation

screen.

To control the speaker volume

Slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL. +/–)

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.

( pg. 23)

●If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when

power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder

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.

●When a cable is connected to the AV connector,

the sound is not heard from the speaker.

Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV

format are detected. The pictures in the HDV

format cannot be played back with this

camcorder.

Still Playback

Pauses during video playback.

1) Press 6 during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press 6

again.

●If still playback continues for more than about

3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is

automatically engaged.

Normal Playback

Operation To select

6Move the control lever up.

7Move the control lever down.

¡Move the control lever right.

1Move the control lever left.

Speaker

66

66

Lock Button

¡¡

¡¡

7

MENU

11

11

VOL. +/–

VIDEO/

MEMORY

Power

Switch

BLANK

SET

HDV

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Variable Shuttle Search

Allows variable-speed search in either

direction during video playback.

1) During playback, press ¡ once or twice for

forward search, or 1 once or twice for

reverse search.

2) To resume normal playback, press 6.

●During playback, press and hold ¡ or 1.

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.

Blank Search

Helps you find where you should start

recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time

code interruption. ( pg. 20)

1) Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback”

( pg. 21).

2) Press BLANK.

●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, press 7 or BLANK.

NOTES:

●Before starting Blank Search, if the current

position is at a blank portion, the camcorder

searches in the reverse direction. If the current

position is at a recorded portion, the camcorder

searches in the forward direction.

●If the beginning or end of the tape is reached

during Blank Search, the camcorder stops

automatically.

●A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds

of tape may not be detected.

●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.

Playback Snapshot

This camcorder allows you to take snapshots

during video playback.

Press SNAPSHOT.

1¡

x-10 x-3 x3 x10

ATTENTION:

During Shuttle

Search, parts of the

picture may not be

clearly visible,

particularly on the left

side of the screen.

During Shuttle Search,

parts of the picture

may not be clearly

visible across the

screen.

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1Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/

VCR has only A/V input connectors.)

2Red to AUDIO R IN*

3White to AUDIO L IN*

4To S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/

VCR has S-VIDEO IN and AV input

connectors. In this case, it is not necessary

to connect the yellow video cable.)

* Not required for watching still images only.

NOTE:

The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the

YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC

Service Centre described on the sheet included in

the package for details on its availability. Make

sure to connect the end with a core filter to the

camera. The core filter reduces interference.

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.

6Start playback on the camcorder.

( pg. 21)

●Please set “16:9 OUTPUT” of Playback Menus

so that the image may suit your TV (16:9 TV or

4:3 TV). ( pg. 34, 35)

To choose whether or not the following

displays appear on the connected TV

●Date/Time

Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF”.

( pg. 34, 35)

Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn

on/off the date indication.

●Time Code

Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”.

( pg. 34, 35)

●Indications other than date/time and time code

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

TV”. ( pg. 34, 35)

NOTES:

●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery

pack. ( pg. 13)

●To monitor the picture and sound from the

camcorder without inserting a tape or memory

card, set the camcorder’s Power Switch

to“REC”, 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.

Connections To A TV Or VCR

TV VCR

To AV

connector

Audio/Video

cable

(provided)

S Cable

(Optional)

or

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A battery is included inside the remote control

at the time of purchase.

Remove the insulation sheet before use.

Installing The Battery

The remote control uses one lithium battery

(CR2025).

Beam Effective Area (indoor use)

When using the

remote control, be

sure to point it at the

remote sensor. The

transmitted beam’s

approximate effective

distance for indoor

use is 5m.

NOTE:

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may

cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor

is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

Buttons And Functions

1Infrared beam transmitting window

The following buttons are available only when

the camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “PLAY”.

2PAUSE Button

Up Button ( pg. 25)

3SLOW Rewind Button ( pg. 25)

4REW Button

Left Button ( pg. 25)

5INSERT Button ( pg. 45)

6SHIFT Button ( pg. 25)

7DISPLAY Button ( pg. 23, 42)

8SLOW Forward Button ( pg. 25)

9PLAY Button

!FF Button

Right Button ( pg. 25)

"A. DUB Button ( pg. 45)

#STOP Button

Down Button ( pg. 25)

$EFFECT Button ( pg. 25)

%EFFECT ON/OFF Button ( pg. 25)

The following buttons are available when the

camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “REC”.

&Zoom (T/W) Buttons

Zoom in/out ( pg. 19, 25)

(Also available with the Power Switch set to

“PLAY”)

(START/STOP Button

Functions the same as the Recording Start/

Stop Button on the camcorder.

)S.SHOT Button

Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the

camcorder.

(Also available with the Power Switch set to

“PLAY”)

Playback Using The Remote

Control

Lock tab

Pull out the battery

holder by pressing the

lock tab.

Remote sensor

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Slow-Motion Playback

During normal video playback, press SLOW

( or ) more than approx. 2 seconds.

●After approx. 10 minutes, normal playback

resumes.

●To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE .

●To revert back to normal playback, press PLAY

(3).

NOTES:

●You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback

from Still Playback by pressing SLOW ( or

) more than approx. 2 seconds.

●After SLOW ( or ) is pressed and held, the

still image may be displayed for a few seconds,

followed by a blue screen for a few seconds.

This is not a malfunction.

●During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be

disturbances in video and the picture may seem

unstable, especially with steady images. This is

not a malfunction.

Frame-By-Frame Playback

During normal or still playback, press SLOW

( ) repeatedly for forward or SLOW ()

repeatedly for reverse. Each time SLOW (

or ) is pressed, the frame is played back.

Playback Zoom

Magnifies the recorded image up to 24X at any

time during video playback and D.S.C.

playback.

1) Press PLAY (3) to start

video playback. Or perform

normal playback of images.

2) At the point you want to

zoom in, press the Zoom

Button (T).

●To zoom out, press the Zoom

Button (W).

3) You can move the image on

the screen around to find a

particular portion of the picture.

While holding down SHIFT,

press (Left), (Right),

(Up) and (Down).

●To end zoom, press and hold W until

magnification returns to normal. Or, press STOP

(7) and then press PLAY (3) during video

playback.

●To end zoom during D.S.C. playback, press

PLAY (3).

NOTES:

●Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and

still playback.

●Due to digital image processing, the quality of

the image may suffer.

Playback Special Effects

Allows you to add creative effects to the video

playback image.

SEPIA ( pg. 41).

MONOTONE ( pg. 41).

CLASSIC ( pg. 41).

STROBE ( pg. 41).

1) To start

playback,

press PLAY

(3).

2) Press

EFFECT.

The

PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears.

3) Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the

highlight bar to the desired effect.

●The selected function is activated and after

2 seconds the menu disappears.

●To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT

ON/OFF. To reactivate the selected effect press

EFFECT ON/OFF again.

●To change the selected effect, repeat from step

2 above.

Zoom (T/W)

SHIFT

SLOW ( )

(Right)

PAUSE or

(Up)

(Left)

PLAY SLOW ( )

STOP or

(Down)

EFFECT

EFFECT ON/OFF

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You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still

Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are

stored in the memory card.

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed

below:

●Power ( pg. 13)

●Loading a Memory Card ( pg. 17)

●Remove the lens cap.

●Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 8)

1Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“MEMORY”.

2Set the Power Switch to “REC” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

●To change the Picture Quality,  pg. 31, 33.

3Press SNAPSHOT. The

“PHOTO

” indication

appears while the snapshot is being taken.

●To delete unwanted still images, refer to

“Deleting Files” ( pg. 29).

●When you do not want to hear the shutter

sound, set “MELODY” to “OFF”( pg. 34).

NOTE:

If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes

when the Power Switch is set to “REC” and power

is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder

shuts off automatically to save power. To perform

shooting again, push back and pull out the

viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD

monitor.

Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still

images when the write protection tab on the SD

Memory Card is set to the “LOCK” position.

Appears if there is no memory card loaded when

the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed.

Approximate Number of Storable Images

●The number increases or decreases depending

on the Picture Quality/Image Size, etc.

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)

CHECK CARD’S WRITE PROTECTION

SWITCH

MEMORY CARD!

MEMORY

VIDEO

Power Switch

Lock Button

VIDEO/

MEMORY

SNAPSHOT

Image Size/Picture

Quality

SD Memory Card

8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB

640 x 480/FINE 47 95 205 425

640 x 480/STANDARD 160 295 625 1285

Image Size/Picture

Quality

MultiMediaCard

8 MB 16 MB 32 MB

640 x 480/FINE 55 105 215

640 x 480/STANDARD 190 320 645

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING &

PLAYBACK

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D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Images shot with the camcorder are

automatically numbered, then stored in

numerical order in the memory card. You can

view the stored images, one at a time, much

like flipping through a photo album.

1Load a memory card. ( pg. 17)

2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“MEMORY”.

3Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

●A stored image is displayed.

4Press 1 to display the previous file. Press 2

to display the next file.

NOTE:

Images shot and stored on the card with another

device with resolutions other than “640 x 480” will

be displayed as thumbnails only. These thumbnail

images cannot be transferred to a PC.

Playback Zoom

Available only with the remote control.

( pg. 25)

Appears if there are no image files stored in the

memory card when you attempt memory card

playback.

Appears when playing back a file that is not

compatible with DCF or a file with a size that is not

compatible with this camcorder.

You can run through all the images stored in

memory card automatically.

1Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback

Of Images” ( pg. 27).

2Press 6 to start Auto Playback.

●If you press 1 during Auto Playback, files are

displayed in descending order.

●If you press 2 during Auto Playback, files are

displayed in ascending order.

3To end Auto Playback, press 7.

You can view several different files stored in

the memory card at a time. This browsing

capability makes it easy to locate a particular

file you want.

1Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback

Of Images” ( pg. 27).

2Press INDEX. The

Index Screen appears.

3Press 4, 3, 1 or 2

to move the frame to

the desired file.

4Press SET. The

selected file is

displayed.

1Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback

Of Images” ( pg. 27).

2Press MENU.

3Select “ON SCREEN”, press

SET or 2. The ON SCREEN

menu appears.

●Press 1 whenever you want to

return to the previous menu

screen.

4Select “OFF”,

press SET or 2.

5Press MENU.

●The operation

mode indicator,

folder/file number,

date/time and

battery remaining

power indicator, disappear.

●To display the indicators again, select “ON”.

Normal Playback Of Images

NO IMAGES STORED

?

Power

Switch

Lock Button

[PLAY] 3, 33

33 22

22

11

11

MENU

VIDEO/MEMORY

SET

[STOP] 7, 44

44 INDEX

Auto Playback Of Images

Index Playback Of Files

Removing On-Screen Display

123

456

79

8

Selected file

Index number

Select

SET

ON SCREEN

OFF

ON

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By resetting the file name, a new folder will be

made. The new files you are going to make will

be stored in the new folder. It is convenient to

separate the new files from previously made

files.

1Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback

Of Images” ( pg. 27).

2Press MENU.

3Select “NO.RESET”, press

SET or 2. The NO. RESET

screen appears.

4Select “EXECUTE”, press

SET. The new folder (such as

“101JVCGR”) will be made and

the file name of the next shot starts from

DVC00001.

NOTE:

If the file name reaches DVC09999, a new folder

(such as “101JVCGR”) will be made and the file

name will start again from DVC00001.

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental

erasure of files.

1Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback

Of Images” ( pg. 27).

2Press MENU.

3Select “PROTECT”, press SET or 2. The

PROTECT menu appears.

●Press 1 whenever you want to return to the

previous menu screen.

To protect the currently displayed file

4Select “CURRENT”,

press SET or 2. The

PROTECT screen

appears.

5Press 1 or 2 to select

the desired file.

6Select “EXECUTE”,

press SET.

●To cancel protection,

select “RETURN”.

●Repeat steps 5 and 6

for all files you want to

protect.

To protect all files stored in the memory

card

4Select “PROT.ALL”, press SET or 2. The

PROTECT screen appears.

5Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

●To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.

NOTE:

If the “” mark appears, the currently displayed

file is protected.

To Remove Protection

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 –3

in “Protecting Files”.

To remove protection from the currently

displayed file

4Select “CURRENT”, press SET or 2. The

PROTECT screen appears.

5Press 1 or 2 to select the desired file.

6Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

●To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

●Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to

remove protection.

To remove protection from all files stored in

the memory card

4Select “CANC.ALL”, press SET or 2. The

PROTECT screen appears.

5Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

●To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

Resetting The File Name

Protecting Files

Select

SET

PROTECT

CURRENT

PROT.ALL

CANC.ALL

Select

RETURN

PROTECT

PROTECT ?

EXECUTE

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Previously stored files can be deleted either

one at a time or all at once.

1Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback

Of Images” ( pg. 27).

2Press MENU.

3Select “DELETE”, press SET

or 2. The DELETE Menu

appears.

●Press 1 whenever you want to

return to the previous menu

screen.

To delete the currently displayed file

4Select “CURRENT”,

press SET or 2. The

DELETE screen

appears.

5 Press 1 or 2 to select

the desired file.

6Select “EXECUTE”,

press SET.

●To cancel deletion,

select “RETURN”.

●Repeat steps 5 and 6

for all files you want to

delete.

NOTE:

If the “” mark appears, the selected file is

protected and cannot be deleted.

To delete all files stored in the memory card

4Select “ALL”, press SET or 2. The DELETE

screen appears.

5Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

●To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

NOTES:

●Protected files ( pg. 28) cannot be deleted. To

delete them, remove protection first.

●Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored.

Check files before deleting.

This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF

(Digital Print Order Format) standard in order

to support future systems such as automatic

printing.

* Up to a maximum limit of 999 stored files in the

memory card.

To Print All Still Images (One Print For

Each)

1Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback

Of Images” ( pg. 27).

2Press MENU.

3Select “DPOF”, press

SET or 2. The DPOF

Menu appears.

●Press 1 whenever you

want to return to the

previous menu screen.

4Select “ALL 1”, press

SET or 2. The DPOF screen appears.

5Select “EXECUTE”,

press SET.

●To cancel selection,

select “RETURN”.

Deleting Files

Select

SET

CURRENT

DELETE

ALL

Select

RETURN

DELETE

DELETE?

EXECUTE

Setting Print Information (DPOF

Setting)*

Select

SET

CURRENT

DPOF

ALL 1

RESET

RETURN

DPOF

ALL 1?

EXECUTE

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To Print By Selecting Still Images And

Number Of Prints

1Perform steps 1 – 3

in “To Print All Still

Images (One Print For

Each)” ( pg. 29).

2Select “CURRENT”,

press SET or 2. The

DPOF screen appears.

3Press 1 or 2 to select the desired file.

4Press 4 or 3 to select the number

indication (00), and press SET.

5Select the number of prints

by pressing 3 to increase the

number, or 4 to decrease the

number, and press SET.

●Repeat steps 3 through

5 for the desired number

of prints.

●The number of prints can

be set up to 15.

●To correct the number of

prints, select the image

again and change the number.

6Select “RETURN”,

press SET. The “SAVE?”

appears.

●If you did not change any

settings in step 3

through 5, the DPOF

Menu reappears.

7Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

●To cancel selection, select “CANCEL”.

To Reset The Number Of Prints

1Perform steps 1 – 3 in “To Print All Still

Images (One Print For Each)” ( pg. 29).

2Select “RESET”, press SET or 2. The

DPOF screen appears.

3Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

●To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

●The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still

images.

CAUTION:

While performing the above, never disconnect

power, as this may cause the memory card to be

corrupted.

NOTE:

When the image is printed from the printer, a

black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.

This is not a malfunction. By recording with “DIS”

de-activated ( pg. 32) this can be avoided.

You can initialise a memory card any time.

After initialising, all files and data stored in the

memory card, including those which have

been protected, are cleared.

1Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback

Of Images” ( pg. 27).

2Press MENU.

3Select “FORMAT”, press SET

or 2. The FORMAT screen

appears.

●Press 1 whenever you want to

return to the previous menu

screen.

4Select “EXECUTE”,

press SET. The memory

card is initialise.

●When initialisation is

finished, “NO IMAGES

STORED” appears.

●To cancel initialisation,

select “CANCEL”.

DPOF

SHEETS

RETURN

02

Select

Select

SET

DPOF

SHEETS

02

CANCEL

DPOF

SAVE?

EXECUTE

Initialising A Memory Card

Select

SET

CANCEL

FORMAT

ERASE ALL

EXISTING DATA?

EXECUTE

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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.

( pg. 31 – 35)

1For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:

●Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”

or “MEMORY”.

●Set the Power Switch to “REC” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on

the switch.

●Set the recording mode to “ ”. ( pg. 20)

For Video Playback Menu:

●Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“VIDEO”.

●Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on

the switch.

●For D.S.C. Playback Menu, refer to “D.S.C.

PLAYBACK” ( pg. 27).

2Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 8)

3Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

*Video Recording Menu only

4Select the desired function, press SET or 2.

The selected function menu appears.

Example: FUNCTION menu.

5Select the desired selection, press SET or

2.

Example: WIPE/FADER menu.

6Select the desired setting, press SET or 2.

Selection is completed.

7Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.

●Press 1 whenever you want to cancel or return

to the previous menu screen.

●Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other

function menus.

Changing The Menu Settings

Power

Switch

Lock Button

VIDEO/MEMORY

MENU

Select

SET

EXIT

FUNCTION

VTR

CAMERA

DISPLAY

SYSTEM

VTR

SYSTEM

DISPLAY

EXIT

Screen for Video and

D.S.C. Recording Menu Screen for Video

Playback Menu

W

IPE/FADER

FUNCTION

EFFECT

PROGRAM AE

EXPOSURE

W

.BALANCE

SHUTTER

EXIT

OFF

OFF

OFF

AUTO

OFF

Current Setting

WIPE/FADER

OFF

WHITE

BLACK

SLIDE

SCROLL

OFF

WH

BK

ADVANCED FEATURES

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In the following pages, [ ] refers to Factory

preset settings.

FUNCTION

●The following menu settings can be changed

only when the Power Switch is set to “REC”.

●Each Setting (except “EFFECT” and

“SHUTTER”) which is set in Video Recording

Menus is also applied in the Digital Still

Camera Recording menus.

( pg. 40), “Wipe or Fader Effects”

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

( pg. 40), “Program AE, Effects And Shutter

Effects”

( pg. 40), “Program AE, Effects And Shutter

Effects”

( pg. 37), “Exposure Control”

( pg. 39), “White Balance Adjustment”

( pg. 40), “Program AE, Effects And Shutter

Effects”

CAMERA

The following menu settings can be changed

only when the Power Switch is set to “REC”.

[34X]: When set to “34X” while using digital

zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 34X

since digital zoom will be disengaged.

68X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By

digitally processing and magnifying images,

zooming is possible from 34X (the optical

zoom limit), to a maximum of 68X digital

magnification.

800X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By

digitally processing and magnifying images,

zooming is possible from 34X (the optical

zoom limit), to a maximum of 800X digital

magnification.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

[OFF]: Disables the function.

ON: When the distance to the subject is less

than 1 m, set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”. You can

shoot a subject as large as possible at a

distance of approx. 40 cm.

Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go

out of focus.

OFF : Disables the function. (DIS disable

icon appears.)

[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 depending on the

shooting condition.

●Switch off this mode when recording with the

camcorder on a tripod.

●DIS cannot be activated when “NIGHT” in

“PROGRAM AE”, or “STROBE” in “EFFECT” is

selected or when LIGHT is set to on, or when

SNAPSHOT is pressed.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

Recording Menus

WIPE/FADER*

PROGRAM AE

EFFECT

EXPOSURE

W. BALANCE

SHUTTER

ZOOM*

TELE MACRO

DIS*

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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.

[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.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

[640 x 480 F] / 640 x 480 S

The Image Size mode can be selected to best

match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes

are available: FINE ( ) and STANDARD

( ) (in order of quality).

NOTE:

The number of storable images depends on the

selected picture quality as well as the composition

of the subjects in the images and the type of

memory card being used. ( pg. 26)

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch is set to “MEMORY”.

VTR

Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

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

mode

LP: Long Play—more economical, providing

1.5 times the recording time.

* SP indicator does not appear on the screen.

NOTES:

●Audio Dubbing ( pg. 45) and Insert Editing

( pg. 45) are possible on tapes recorded in

the SP mode.

●It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP

mode on this camcorder be played back on this

camcorder.

●If the recording mode is switched, the playback

picture will be blurred at the switching point.

●During playback of a tape recorded on another

camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there

may be momentary pauses in the sound.

[12BIT]: 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)

16BIT: Enables video recording of stereo

sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent

to the 48 kHz mode of previous models)

[SNAP ]: Snapshot mode

SLOW : Live Slow mode

For details on the procedure, refer to “Live

Slow” ( pg. 36) and “Snapshot (Record Still

Image On Tape)” ( pg. 36).

(TAPE): When Snapshot recording is

performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

set to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded only

onto the tape.

/ (TAPE/CARD): When Snapshot

recording is performed with the VIDEO/

MEMORY Switch set to “VIDEO”, still images

are recorded not only onto the tape but also in

the memory card (640 x 480 pixels).

[ (CARD)]: When Snapshot recording is

performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Set to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded into

the Memory Card only. Select this setting to

perform Dual Rec. ( pg. 20)

DISPLAY

The “DISPLAY” settings (except “CLOCK ADJ.”,

“16:9 OUTPUT” and “BRIGHT”) are effective only

for shooting.

GAIN UP

WIND CUT*

IMAGE SIZE*

REC MODE

640

F

640

S

SOUND MODE

SNAP/SLOW

REC SELECT

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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.

ON: The date/time is always displayed.

●The date indication can also be turned on/off by

pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote

control. ( pg. 23, 42)

 pg. 15, “Date/Time Settings”

[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. ( pg. 20)

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

To enable your tv to display images in 16:9

wide mode, set the tv screen size correctly.

4:3 TV: For TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3.

[16:9 TV]: For TV with an aspect ratio of 16:9.

 pg. 15, “Brightness Adjustment Of The

Display”

SYSTEM

The “SYSTEM” functions which are set when

the Power Switch is set to “REC” are also

applied when the Power Switch is set to

“PLAY”.

[ENGLISH] / FRANCAIS / DEUTSCH /

ESPAÑOL / ITALIANO / NEDERLANDS /

PORTUGUÊS / РУССКИЙ / / /

B.MELAYU / BHS. INDO / / / /

The language setting can be changed.

( pg. 14)

OFF: Even though not heard while shooting,

shutter sound is recorded on the tape.

[ON]: A melody sounds when any operation is

performed. It also activates the shutter sound

effect. ( pg. 26, 36)

OFF: Disables the remote control operations.

[ON]: Enables the remote control operations.

[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.

OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take

place.

[ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as

Wipe/Fader and 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 “REC”.

●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.

[CANCEL]: Does not reset all settings to the

factory-preset.

EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-

preset.

ON SCREEN

DATE/TIME

CLOCK ADJ.

TIME CODE*

16:9 OUTPUT

BRIGHT

LANGUAGE

MELODY

REMOTE

PRIORITY

DEMO MODE

CAM RESET

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VTR

The settings below are effective only for video

playback except “REC MODE” and “SNAP/

SLOW”. The parameters (except “SOUND L/R”

“[T] ➝ [M] COPY” and “NARRATION” settings)

are the same as in the description on page 33.

SOUND L/R and NARRATION

During tape playback, the camcorder detects

the sound mode in which the recording was

made, and plays the sound back. Select the

sound to accompany your playback picture.

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. ( pg. 42, 43)

* SP indicator does not appear on the screen.

[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. ( pg. 45).

MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are

combined and output in stereo on both “L” and

“R” channels.

 pg. 33, “SNAP/SLOW”.

[OFF]: When the SNAPSHOT button is

pressed during tape playback, the playback

image pauses and normal playback will

resume after approximately 6 seconds. (The

still image is not recorded.)

ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a

tape to a memory card. ( pg. 42).

[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.

DISPLAY

Each setting (except “OFF” in “ON SCREEN”,

“DATE/TIME” and “TIME CODE”) is linked with

“DISPLAY”, which appears when the Power

Switch is set to “REC”.

The parameters (except “OFF” in “ON

SCREEN” setting) are the same as in the

description on  pg. 34.

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

disappears.

 pg. 34, “DATE/TIME”

 pg. 15, “Date/Time Settings”

 pg. 20, “Time Code”

 pg. 34, “16:9 OUTPUT”

 pg. 15, “Brightness Adjustment Of The

Display”

SYSTEM

Each setting (except “DEMO MODE”) is linked

with “SYSTEM”, which appears when the

Power Switch is set to “REC”.

The parameters are the same as in the

description on page 34.

Playback Menus

REC MODE [SP]* / LP

NARRATION

SNAP/SLOW

[T] ➝ [M] COPY

SOUND L/R

ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV

DATE/TIME [OFF] / ON

CLOCK ADJ.

TIME CODE [OFF] / ON

16:9 OUTPUT 4:3 TV / [16:9 TV]

BRIGHT

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LED Light can be used to

brighten the subject in the dark

place during video recording or

D.S.C. shooting.

1Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the

setting.

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 when the

LED Light setting is “ON”, the Night-Scope

function will be activated, and makes it possible

to shoot the subject brighter.

●Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter

speed when the LED Light setting is “ON”, they

will appear slightly blurred.

This feature is useful for recording or playing

back precious or hard-to-see moments at a

slow speed. Sound is recorded and played

back in real time.

1Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“VIDEO”.

2Set the Power Switch to “REC” or “PLAY”.

●If set to “REC”, the recording mode should be

set to “ ”. ( pg. 20)

3Set “SNAP/SLOW” to “SLOW”.

( pg. 33, 35) The Live Slow indicator “”

appears.

4Press SLOW during recording or playback.

●The moving pictures are divided into four

frames. They are recorded or played back for

1.5 seconds, and then normal recording or

playback resumes.

NOTES:

●This feature is effective when the recording

mode selection is set to both “” or “ ”.

●Live Slow cannot be used when the 16:9 Wide

mode is selected.

This feature lets you record still images that

look like photographs onto a tape.

1Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“VIDEO”.

2Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

3Set the recording mode to “ ”. ( pg. 20)

4Set “SNAP/SLOW” to “SNAP”.

( pg. 33, 35)

5Set “REC SELECT” to “/” or

“”. ( pg. 33)

6Press SNAPSHOT.

●The

“PHOTO

” indication appears and a still image

will be recorded for approx. 5 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. 5 seconds, then the normal recording

resumes.

●Snapshot is effective when the recording mode

selection is set to both “ ” or “ ”.

●If the image taken by snapshot is too dark or too

bright, select ( pg. 38) or “SPOTLIGHT”

( pg. 40).

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 6

provides an effect similar to serial

photography. (Interval between still

images: approx. 1 second)

●The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC

SELECT” is set to “/” or “”.

( pg. 33)

LED Light

The light is on always. ( appears.)

The light turns on automatically

when dark. ( appears.)

Turns off the light.

Live Slow

LED Light

LIGHT Snapshot (Record Still Image On

Tape)

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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 obtained

depending on the shooting condition. In this

case, use the manual focus mode.

1Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

2Set the recording mode to “ ”. ( pg. 20)

3Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator

appears.

4Press 1 or 2 to focus on a subject.

●When the focus level cannot be adjusted any

further or closer, “” or “” will blink.

5Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.

To reset to Auto Focus

Press FOCUS twice.

Manual focus is recommended in

situations listed below.

●When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

●When illumination is low.*

●When the subject has no contrast (difference in

brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-

colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

●When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder.*

●When the scene contains minute patterns or

identical patterns that are regularly repeated.

●When the scene is affected by sunbeams or

light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

●When shooting a scene with a high-contrast

background.

* The following low-contrast warnings appear

blinking: , , and .

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.

1Open the LCD monitor fully.

2Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

3Set the recording mode to “ ”. ( pg. 20)

4Press MENU.

5Select “FUNCTION”, press SET or 2.

6Select “EXPOSURE”, press SET or 2.

7Select the appropriate exposure, press SET

or 2.

●To brighten the image, press 3. To darken the

image, press 4. (maximum +/-6)

8Press MENU.

NOTES:

●If the adjustment does not cause any visible

change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”.

( pg. 31, 33)

●You cannot use the manual exposure control at

the same time when “PROGRAM AE” is set to

“SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” ( pg. 40), or with

the backlight compensation.

Manual Focus

Manual focus indicator

22

22

11

11

SET

FOCUS

Exposure Control

EXPOSURE

0

Select

SET

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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.

1Perform steps 1 - 6 in “Exposure Control”

( pg. 37)

2Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the

LCD monitor or the viewfinder, then press and

hold SET or 2 for over 2 seconds. The “”

indication appears.

3Press SET or 2. The iris is locked.

4Press MENU.

Backlight compensation brightens the subject

quickly.

With simple operation, backlight compensation

feature brightens the dark subject portion by

increasing the exposure.

1Set the Power Switch to

“REC”.

2Set the recording mode to

“”. ( pg. 20)

3Press so that the

Backlight Compensation

indicator “” appears.

To cancel Backlight Compensation

Press twice so that the “” indicator

disappears.

NOTE:

Using Backlight Compensation may cause the

light around the subject to become too bright and

the subject to become white.

Selection of a spot metering area enables

more precise exposure compensation.

1Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

2Set the recording mode to “ ”. ( pg. 20)

3Press twice so that the Spot Exposure

Control indicator “” appears.

●A spot metering area frame appears at the

centre of the LCD monitor/viewfinder.

4Press SET.

●Spot Exposure Control is engaged.

●Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of

the selected area most appropriate.

To lock the iris

After step 3, press and hold SET over 2

seconds. The “” indication appears and the

iris is locked.

To cancel Spot Exposure Control

Press once so that the “” indicator

disappears.

NOTES:

●Depending on the shooting location and

condition, optimum result may not be attained.

●“STROBE” in “EFFECT” cannot be used with

Spot Exposure Control.

Iris Lock

Backlight Compensation

SET

Spot Exposure Control

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The white balance 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 “W. BALANCE” to the desired mode.

( pg. 32)

●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. ( “Manual White Balance

Adjustment”, pg. 39)

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

Adjust the white

balance manually

when shooting under

various types of

lighting.

1Set the Power

Switch to “REC”.

2Set the recording mode to “ ”. ( pg. 20)

3Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of

the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself

so that the white paper fills the screen.

4Select “MWB” in “W. BALANCE” menu

( pg. 32), then press and hold SET or 2 until

begins blinking.

●When the setting is completed, stops

blinking.

5Press SET or 2 to engage the setting.

6Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes and

the Manual White Balance indicator is

displayed.

NOTES:

●In step 3, it may be difficult to focus on the white

paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually.

( pg. 37)

●Because the colour temperature is different

depending on the light source, 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.

●White Balance cannot be activated

simultaneously with “TWILIGHT” in “PROGRAM

AE” ( pg. 40).

●White Balance cannot be activated if the

“SEPIA” or “MONOTONE” mode is activated.

White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance

Adjustment

White paper

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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 VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“VIDEO”.

2Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

3Set the recording mode to “ ”. ( pg. 20)

4Set “WIPE/FADER” in “FUNCTION” Menu.

( pg. 32)

5Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

activate the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.

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)

WHITE : Fade in or out with a white

screen.

BLACK : Fade in or out with a black

screen.

SLIDE : Wipe in from right to left, or wipe

out from left to right.

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.

1Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

2Set the recording mode to “ ”. ( pg. 20)

3Set “EFFECT”, “PROGRAM AE” or

“SHUTTER” in “FUNCTION” Menu. ( pg. 32)

●The selected effect will be shown for approx.

2 seconds before the camcorder returns to the

menu screen.

NOTES:

●Shutter Effects cannot be used during “NIGHT”.

●When a subject is too bright or reflective, a

vertical streak may appear (smear

phenomenon). Smear phenomenon tends to

occur when “SPORTS” or any mode of

“SHUTTER 1/500 – 1/4000” is selected.

PROGRAM AE

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)

SPORTS

(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000):

This setting allows fast-moving images to be

captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable

slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter

speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use

the shutter function under good lighting

conditions.

SNOW : Compensates for subjects that

may otherwise appear too dark when shooting

in extremely bright surroundings such as in the

snow.

SPOTLIGHT : Compensates for subjects

that may otherwise appear too bright when

shooting under extremely strong direct lighting

such as spotlights.

TWILIGHT : Makes evening scenes look

more natural. White Balance ( pg. 39) is

automatically set to “AUTO”. 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.

NIGHT : 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.

During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring

the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use

of a tripod is recommended.

Wipe Or Fader Effects Program AE, Effects And Shutter

Effects

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EFFECT

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)

SEPIA : Recorded scenes have a

brownish tint like old photos.

MONOTONE : Like classic black and white

films, your footage is shot in B/W.

CLASSIC* : Gives recorded scenes a

strobe effect.

STROBE* : Your recording looks like a

series of consecutive snapshots.

MIRROR* : Creates a mirror image on the

left half of the screen, juxtaposed to the normal

image on the other half.

* Not available for still image recording.

SHUTTER

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.

SHUTTER 1/500/SHUTTER 1/4000*:

(Refer to PROGRAM AE - SPORTS

mode.)

* Not available for still image recording.

Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a

memory card.

1Load a cassette. ( pg. 16)

2Load a memory card. ( pg. 17)

3Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“VIDEO”.

4Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

5Set “SNAP/SLOW” to “SNAP”.

( pg. 33, 35)

6Set “[T] ➝ [M] COPY” to “ON”. ( pg. 35)

7Press 6 to start playback.

8At the point you want to dub, press 6

again to engage Still Playback.

9To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.

●The “” indication appears during dubbing.

NOTE:

To use Playback Special effects with a video

image you wish to dub, perform up to step 9 using

the remote control. ( pg. 24)

Dubbing Still Images Recorded On

A Tape To A Memory Card

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To use this camcorder as a player

1Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/

VCR has only A/V input connectors.)

2Red to AUDIO R IN*

3White to AUDIO L IN*

4To S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/

VCR has S-VIDEO IN and AV input

connectors. In this case, it is not necessary

to connect the yellow video cable.)

* Not required for watching still images only

NOTE:

The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the

YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC

Service Centre described on the sheet included in

the package for details on its availability. Make

sure to connect the end with a core filter to the

camera. The core filter reduces interference.

1Perform steps 1 - 6 ( pg. 23)

2At the point you want to start dubbing, start

recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR’s

instruction manual.)

3To stop dubbing, stop recording on the

VCR, then stop playback on the camcorder.

NOTES:

●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery

pack. ( pg. 13)

●To choose whether or not the following displays

appear on the connected TV

•Date/time

Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF”.

( pg. 34, 35) Or, press DISPLAY on the

remote control to turn on/off the date

indication.

•Time code

Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”.

( pg. 34, 35)

•Indications other than date/time and time code

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

TV”. ( pg. 34, 35)

Dubbing To A VCR

TV VCR

To AV

connector

Audio/Video

cable

(provided)

S Cable

(Optional)

or

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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.

3Start playback on the camcorder.

( pg. 21)

4At the point you want to start dubbing, start

recording on the video unit. (Refer to the video

unit’s instruction manual.)

5To stop dubbing, stop recording on the

video unit, then stop playback on this

camcorder.

NOTES:

●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery

pack. ( pg. 13)

●If a blank portion or disturbed image is played

back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing

may stop so that an unusual image is not

dubbed.

●Even though the DV cable is connected

correctly, sometimes the image may not appear

in step 4. If this occurs, turn off the power and

make connections again.

●If “Playback Zoom” ( pg. 25) or “Playback

Special Effects” ( pg. 25) is attempted or

SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only

the original playback image recorded on the

tape is output from the DV IN/OUT connector.

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

optional JVC VC-VDV204U or VC-VDV206U

DV cable.

To use this camcorder as a recorder

1Make sure all units are turned off.

2Connect this camcorder to a video unit

equipped with a DV output connector using a

DV cable as shown in the illustration.

3Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to

“PLAY”.

4Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. ( pg. 35)

5Start playback on the player.

6Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

engage the Record-Pause mode.

•The “” indication appears on the

screen.

7At the point you want to start dubbing,

press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

dubbing. The indication rotates.

8Press the Recording Start/Stop Button

again to stop dubbing. The indication

stops rotating.

9Press 7 to return to the normal playback

mode.

NOTE:

Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode

recorded on the original tape, regardless of the

current “SOUND MODE” setting. ( pg. 33)

Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is

attempted while this camcorder is being

used as a recorder.

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit

Equipped With A DV Connector

(Digital Dubbing)

Core filter

To DV IN/OUT

DV cable (optional)

To DV IN/OUT

Video unit equipped with DV connector

COPY PROTECTED

DV IN

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[A] Using USB cable

It is possible to transfer still images stored on a

memory card to a PC.

[B] Using DV cable

It is also possible to transfer still/moving

images to a PC with a DV connector by using

the provided software, software equipped with

the PC or commercially available software.

If you are using a Windows® XP, you can use

Windows® Messenger to conduct video

conferences over the Internet, using a

camcorder. For details, refer to the help for the

Windows® Messenger.

NOTES:

●Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND

USB CONNECTION GUIDE” for the bundled

software and drivers.

●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack.

( pg. 13)

●Never connect the USB cable and the DV

cable simultaneously to the camcorder.

Connect only the cable you wish to use to

the camcorder.

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

optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U

DV cable depending on the type of DV

connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC.

●If the PC connected to the camcorder via the

USB cable is not powered, the camcorder does

not enter the USB mode.

●The date/time information cannot be captured

into the PC.

●Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and

Software.

●The still images can also be transferred to a PC

with a DV connector-equipped capture board.

●The system may not work properly depending

on the PC or capture board you are using.

●If, after connecting a DV cable to the camcorder

and it doesn’t work, restart the camcorder.

●Do not remove memory card during USB

connection between PC and set.

Connection To A Personal

Computer

When connecting the camcorder to a PC

using a DV cable, make sure to follow the

procedure below. Connecting the cable

incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the

camcorder and/or the PC.

●Connect the DV cable first to the PC, and

then to the camcorder.

●Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly

according to the shape of the DV connector.

[A] Using USB cable

To USB

PC PC with DV connector

USB cable

(provided)

To DV IN/OUT

[B] Using DV cable

To USB

connector

To DV

connector

Core filter

Core filter

DV cable

(optional)

OR

Core filter

or

“USB” and/or “ ” appears on the

LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data

in the camcorder or the camcorder is

transferring a file to the PC.

NEVER disconnect the USB cable while

“ ” is displayed on the LCD

monitor since this can result in product

damage.

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The audio track can be customised only when

recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes.

( pg. 33)

●Use the provided remote control.

1Play back the tape to locate the point where

editing will start, then press PAUSE (8).

2While holding A. DUB ( ) on the remote

control, press PAUSE (8). The “8” indicator

appears.

3Press PLAY (3), then begin “narrating”.

Speak into the microphone.

●To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (8).

4To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (8),

then STOP (7).

To hear the dubbed sound during playback

Set “NARRATION” to “ON” or “MIX”.

( pg. 31, 35)

NOTES:

●Sound is not heard from the speaker during

Audio Dubbing.

●When editing onto a tape that was recorded at

12-BIT, the old and new soundtracks are

recorded separately.

●If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the

sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only

edit recorded areas.

●If feedback or howling occurs during TV

playback, move the camcorder’s microphone

away from the TV, or turn down the TV’s volume.

You can record a new scene into a previously

recorded tape, replacing a section of the

original recording with minimal picture

distortion at the in and out points. The original

audio remains unchanged.

●Use the provided remote control.

NOTES:

●Before performing the following steps, make

sure that “TIME CODE” for “DISPLAY” in both

Recording and Playback Menus is set to “ON”.

( pg. 31, 34, 35)

●Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded

in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.

1Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point

and press PAUSE (8). Confirm the time code

at this point. ( pg. 20)

2Press REW (1) until the Edit-In point is

located, then press PAUSE (8).

3Press and hold INSERT ( ) on the remote

control, then press PAUSE (8). The “8”

indicator and the Time Code (min.:sec.)

appear and the camcorder enters Insert-Pause

mode.

4Press START/STOP to begin editing.

●Confirm the insert at the time code you checked

in step 1.

●To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it

again to resume editing.

5To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP,

then STOP (7) on the remote control.

NOTES:

●Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects

( pg. 40) can be used to spice up the scenes

being edited during Insert Editing.

●During Insert Editing, the date and time

information changes.

●If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space

on the tape, the audio and video may be

disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded

areas.

●During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to

scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank

portion, Insert Editing stops.

Audio Dubbing

PAUSE

PLAY

A.DUB

STOP

REW

INSERT

START/

STOP

Speaker

Stereo

Microphone

Insert Editing

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If, after following the steps in the chart below,

the problem still exists, please consult your

nearest JVC dealer.

●The power is not connected properly.

➜Connect the AC Adapter securely. ( pg. 13)

●The battery pack is not attached firmly.

➜Detach the battery pack once again and re-

attach it firmly. ( pg. 14)

●The battery is dead.

➜Replace the dead battery with a fully charged

one. ( pg. 13)

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

➜Set the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC”.

( pg. 16)

●“TAPE END” appears.

➜Replace with new cassette. ( pg. 16)

●The cassette holder cover is open.

➜Close the cassette holder cover.

This is not a malfunction.

This is not a malfunction.

●Effects functions that cannot be used together

are selected at the same time.

➜Re-read the sections covering Effects.

( pg. 31, 32)

●Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to

its VIDEO mode.

➜Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate

for video playback. ( pg. 21)

●The cassette holder cover is open.

➜Close the cassette holder cover. ( pg. 16)

Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning

cassette. ( pg. 5)

●Focus is set to the Manual mode.

➜Set Focus to the Auto mode. ( pg. 37)

●The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

➜Clean the lens and check the focus again.

( pg. 37)

●The light source or the subject does not include

white. Or there are various different light

sources behind the subject.

➜Find a white subject and compose your shot so

that it also appears in the frame. ( pg. 36, 39)

●Charging is difficult in places subject to

extremely high/low temperatures.

➜To protect the battery, it is recommended to

charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C

to 35°C. ( pg. 48)

●The battery pack is not attached firmly.

➜Detach the battery pack once again and re-

attach it firmly. ( pg. 13, 14)

●When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes

highly sensitive to light when “GAIN UP” is set

to “AUTO”.

➜If you want the lighting to look more natural, set

“GAIN UP” to “AGC” or “OFF”. ( pg. 31, 33)

●In places subject to low temperature, images

become dark due to the characteristics of the

LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction.

➜Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD

monitor. ( pg. 15, 19)

●When the LCD monitor’s fluorescent light

reaches the end of its service life, images on

the LCD monitor become dark.

➜Consult your nearest JVC dealer.

●The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is

set to “FINDER”.

➜Push the viewfinder back in or set “PRIORITY”

to “LCD”. ( pg. 15, 31, 34)

●The LCD monitor’s brightness setting is too

dark.

➜Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.

( pg. 15)

No power is supplied.

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.

The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications

blink.

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.

The focus does not adjust automatically.

The colour of Snapshot looks strange.

The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the

camcorder does not light during charging.

The image looks like the shutter speeds is

too slow.

Images on the LCD monitor appear dark

or whitish.

Picture does not appear on the LCD

monitor.

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➜If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees,

open the monitor fully. ( pg. 8)

If the aspect ratio of the video you are playing is

strange, change the setting in “16:9 OUTPUT”.

( pg. 34, 35)

●“REMOTE” is set to “OFF”.

➜Set “REMOTE” to “ON”. ( pg. 31, 34)

●The remote control does not point at the remote

sensor.

➜Point at the remote sensor. ( pg. 24)

●The remote control batteries are exhausted.

➜Replace the batteries with fresh ones.

( pg. 24)

Displays the battery remaining power.

Remaining power level

As the battery power comes close to nil, the

battery remaining power indicator blinks.

When the battery power is exhausted, power turns

off automatically.

Appears when the tape ends during recording or

playback.

Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if

the lens cap is attached or when it is dark.

●Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a

blank portion of a tape. ( pg. 45)

●Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a

tape recorded in the LP mode. ( pg. 45)

●Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a

tape recorded in 16-BIT audio. ( pg. 45)

●Appears if A. DUB ( ) on the remote control is

pressed when the erase protection tab is set to

“SAVE”. ( pg. 45)

●Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape

recorded in the LP mode. ( pg. 45)

●Appears if INSERT ( ) on the remote control is

pressed when the erase protection tab is set to

“SAVE”. ( pg. 45)

●Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank

portion of a tape. ( pg. 45)

Appears when the memory card’s memory is full

and shooting is not possible.

●Appears when the date/time is not set.

( pg. 15).

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

previously set date/time has been erased.

➜Consult your nearest JVC dealer for

replacement.

Error indications 01, 02 or 06.

Remedy: Remove and reattach the power supply

or battery.

Error indications 03 or 04.

Remedy: Eject the cassette and reinsert.

In the above 2 error indications, 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.

Aspect ratio is strange

The remote control does not work.

TAPE END

LENS CAP

A. DUB ERROR!

<CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED

TAPE>

<CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING>

<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION

TAB>

ExhaustedHigh

INSERT ERROR!

<CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED

TAPE>

<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION

TAB>

<CANNOT EDIT ON A BLANK PORTION>

MEMORY IS FULL

SET DATE/TIME!

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE

REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY OR

DC PLUG

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE

EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE

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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.

●Charging times are for a fully discharged battery

pack.

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.

Terminals

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.

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Memory Cards

To properly use and store your memory cards,

be sure to read the following cautions:

●During use

...make sure the memory card bears the SD or

MultiMediaCard mark.

...make sure the memory card is positioned

properly when inserting.

●While the memory card is being

accessed (during recording, playback,

deletion, initialisation, etc.)

...never unload the memory card and never turn

off the camcorder.

●Store memory cards

...away from heaters or other heat sources.

...out of direct sunlight.

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

shock or vibration.

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

magnetic fields (such as those generated by

motors, transformers or magnets).

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.

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.

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●Dirty heads can cause the following

problems:

...No picture during playback.

...Blocks of noise appear during playback.

...During recording or playback, the Head Clog

Warning indicator “” appears.

...Recording cannot be performed properly.

In such cases, use an optional cleaning

cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette

is used more than once consecutively, damage

to the video heads may result. After the

camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it

stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning

cassette’s instructions.

If, after using the cleaning cassette, the

problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC

dealer.

Mechanical moving parts used to move the

video heads and video tape tend to become

dirty and worn out over time. In order to

maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic

check-ups are recommended after using the

unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodic check-

ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

How To Handle A CD-ROM

●Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror

surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not

write anything or put a sticker on either the front

or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently

wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center

hole.

●Do not use conventional disc cleaners or

cleaning spray.

●Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror

surface.

●Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or

humid environment. Keep it away from direct

sunlight.

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.

Appears if condensation occurs. When this

indication is displayed, wait more than 1

hour until condensation disappears.

CONDENSATION, OPERATION

PAUSED PLEASE WAIT

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SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder

Power supply

DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)

DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)

Power consumption

Approx. 2.2 W (2.3 W*) (LCD monitor off,

viewfinder on)

Approx. 2.7 W (2.8 W*) (LCD monitor on,

viewfinder off)

* Using LED Light

Dimensions (W x H x D)

61 mm x 94 mm x 114 mm (with the LCD monitor

closed and the viewfinder pushed back in)

Weight

Approx. 410 g (without battery, cassette and lens

cap)

Approx. 480 g (incl. battery, cassette and lens

cap)

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 2.0, f = 2.3 mm to 78.2 mm, 34:1 power zoom

lens

Filter diameter

ø27 mm

LCD monitor

2.7" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active

matrix system

Viewfinder

Electronic viewfinder with 0.33" colour LCD

Speaker

Monaural

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.

Storage media

SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard

Compression system

JPEG (compatible)

File size

Still image:

640 x 480 pixels

Picture quality

2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)

Approximate number of storable images

 pg. 26

S

S-Video output

Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue

C: 0.3 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

USB

Mini USB-B type, USB 1.1 compliant

AC Adapter

Power requirement

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

Output

DC 11 V =, 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 Digital Still Camera

For Connectors

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A

AC Adapter ....................14

Audio Dubbing ...............45

Auto/Manual Mode ........20

B

Backlight Compensation

..38

Battery Pack ......13, 14, 48

Blank Search .................22

Bright .................15, 34, 35

C

Cam Reset .....................34

Changing The Menu

Settings ...........31 – 35

Charging The Battery

Pack ........................13

Clock Adj. ................34, 35

Connection To A Personal

Computer ................44

Connections To A TV Or

VCR ........................23

Control Lever ...................7

D

Data Battery ...................14

Date/Time Settings ........15

Deleting Files .................29

Demonstration Mode .....34

Digital Image Stabilisation

(DIS) .......................32

DPOF Setting (Digital Print

Order Format) ...29, 30

Dual Rec. .......................20

Dubbing .........................43

E

Effect .............................40

Exposure Control ...........37

G

Gain Up .........................33

I

Image Size .....................33

Index Playback ..............27

Initialising A Memory

Card ........................30

Insert Editing ..................45

Interface Shooting ......... 19

Iris Lock ......................... 38

J

Journalistic Shooting ..... 19

L

Language ................ 14, 34

LCD Monitor and

Viewfinder ............... 15

LED Light ...................... 36

Live Slow ....................... 36

Loading A Cassette ....... 16

Loading A Memory Card

.. 17

M

Manual Focus ................ 37

Melody ........................... 34

Memory Card ..........17, 49

Motor Drive Mode .......... 36

N

Narration ....................... 35

Night-Scope .................. 40

O

On Screen ............... 34, 35

P

Playback Sound ............ 35

Playback Special Effects

.. 25

Power-Linked Operation

... 8

Priority ........................... 34

Program AE ................... 40

Protecting Files ............. 28

Q

Quick Review ................ 18

R

Rec Mode ................ 33, 35

Recording Capacity

Memory Card .......... 26

Tape ....................... 18

Recording Media

Selection ................. 33

Remote Control ............. 24

Resetting The File

Name ...................... 28

S

Shutter Effect ................ 41

Slow-Motion Playback .. 25

Snapshot Mode ............. 33

Sound L/R ..................... 35

Sound Mode ........... 33, 35

Speaker Volume ........... 21

Specifications ................ 51

Spot Exposure Control .. 38

T

Tape Speed

(REC MODE) ... 33, 35

Tele Macro .................... 32

Telephoto Setting .......... 32

Time Code .............. 20, 34

Tripod Mounting ............ 15

Troubleshooting ............ 46

V

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

.. 9

W

White Balance ............... 39

Wind Cut ....................... 33

Wipe Or Fader Effects .. 40

Z

Zooming ............ 19, 25, 32

16:9 Output ............. 34, 35

TERMS

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