JVC GR DVL315U User Manual LYT0710 001A

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User Manual: JVC GR-DVL315U GR-DVL315U English,

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LYT0710-001A

EN

INSTRUCTIONS

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DVL315

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the

bottom of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

AUTOMATIC

DEMONSTRATION

5

GETTING STARTED

6 – 12

BASIC RECORDING &

PLAYBACK

13 – 21

BASIC RECORDING ............ 14 – 17

BASIC PLAYBACK .............. 18 – 21

ADVANCED

FEATURES

22 – 49

FOR RECORDING ................ 23 – 30

USING THE MENU FOR

DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ...... 31 – 36

DUBBING ......................... 37 – 38

USING THE REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT ................ 39 – 47

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ........ 48 – 49

REFERENCES

50 – 69

DETAILS ................................... 51

TROUBLESHOOTING ............ 52 – 56

USER MAINTENANCE ................... 57

INDEX ............................. 58 – 62

CAUTIONS ........................ 63 – 65

TERMS .................................... 66

SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 67

Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide

Web and answer our Consumer Survey

(in English only):

http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html

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CAUTIONS:

●This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used for

playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder

playback are possible anywhere.

●Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or 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.)

Using This Instruction Manual

•All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page.

•Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.

•Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

.... refer to the Index ( pgs. 58 – 62) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely

important information regarding the safe use of this product.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the

product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude

to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in

the literature accompanying the appliance.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 63 through 65 before use.

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.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and

precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.

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 (3-15/16") 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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(1) Read these instructions.

(2) Keep these instructions.

(3) Heed all warnings.

(4) Follow all instructions.

(5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

(6) Clean only with dry cloth.

(7) Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.

(8) Do not install near any heat sources such

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that

produce heat.

(9) Only use attachments/accessories specified

by the manufacturer.

(10) Use only with the cart,

stand, tripod, bracket,

or table specified by

the manufacturer, or

sold with the

apparatus. When a

cart is used, use

caution when moving

the cart/apparatus combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

(11) Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of

time.

(12) Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel. Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way,

such as power-supply cord or plug is

damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus

has been exposed to rain or moisture, does

not operate normally, or has been dropped.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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 shoulder strap. Carrying

or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the

unit, or in a malfunction.

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 the unit on top of the

TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in

damage.

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•AAA (R03) Battery x 2

(for remote control unit)

•Audio/Video Cable

(ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)

•Shoulder Strap

•Battery Pack

BN-V408U

•AC Adapter

AP-V10U

•Remote Control Unit

RM-V715U

•Lens Cap ( pg. 5

for attachment)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

NOTE:

In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped

with one or more core filter.

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AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE”

is set to “ON” (factory-preset).

Available when the Power Switch is set to “” or “ ” and

no cassette is in the camcorder.

Performing any operation during the demonstration stops

the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed

for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will

resume.

“DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder

power is turned off.

To cancel Automatic Demonstration:

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

Lock Button located on the switch and press the MENU/

BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ SYSTEM”

and press it. The SYSTEM Menu appears.

3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “DEMO

MODE” and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

4. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “OFF” and

press it.

5. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “

1

RETURN”,

and press it twice. The normal screen appears.

NOTE:

If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration

activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

MODEDEMO – ON

OFF

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Sub Menu

132

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 camera.

Lock Button

Power Switch

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GETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTED

CONTENTS

Power.................................................. 7 – 8

Grip Adjustment ........................................... 9

Viewfinder Adjustment.................................... 9

Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................... 9

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

Date/Time Settings...................................... 10

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ......................... 11

Recording Mode Setting ................................. 12

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Power

This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you

choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use

provided power supply units with other equipment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

1

Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. With the arrow on the

battery pack pointing downward, push the battery

pack slightly against the battery pack mount 2, then

slide down the battery pack until it locks in place 3.

2

Set the Power Switch to “OFF”. Connect the AC

Adapter to the camcorder 4.

3

Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet 5.

The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to

indicate charging has started.

4

When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit,

charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the

AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the

camcorder.

To Detach The Battery Pack . . .

.... slide BAT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

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 CHARGE lamp may not light.

In this case, remove the battery pack from the

camcorder, then try charging again.

●

If the battery operation time remains extremely short

even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn

out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new

one.

●

Using the optional AA-V40U AC Power Adapter/

Charger, you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U

battery pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot

be used as an AC adapter.

To AC outlet

Battery pack

AC Adapter

Battery pack

BN-V408U

BN-V416U (optional)

BN-V428U (optional)

Charging time

approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

approx. 2 hrs.

approx. 3 hrs. 20 min.

CHARGE Lamp

To DC

connector

For other notes,  pg. 51

BAT. RELEASE Switch

Power Switch

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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USING AC POWER

Use the AC Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration).

NOTES:

●

The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage

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

●

For other notes,



pg. 51.

ATTENTION:

Before detaching the power source, make

sure that the camcorder’s power is turned

off. Failure to do so can result in a

camcorder malfunction.

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.

●

Before extended use, it is recommended that

you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3

times the planned shooting time.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Perform step 1 of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”

( pg. 7).

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

( ) : when the video light is on

Battery pack

BN-V408U

BN-V416U

(optional)

BN-V428U

(optional)

BN-V840U

(optional)

BN-V856U

(optional)

LCD monitor on

1 hr.

(35 min.)

2 hrs.

(1 hr. 10 min.)

3 hrs. 30 min.

(2 hrs.)

5 hrs.

(2 hrs. 55 min.)

7 hrs.

(4 hrs.)

Viewfinder on

1 hr. 15 min.

(40 min.)

2 hrs. 30 min.

(1 hr. 20 min.)

4 hrs. 20 min.

(2 hrs. 20 min.)

6 hrs. 15 min.

(3 hrs. 20 min.)

8 hrs. 40 min.

(4 hrs. 40 min.)

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.

About Batteries

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may

cause a fire or explosion.

WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a

short circuit and possibly start a fire.

The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold

temperatures (below 10°C/50°F), its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this happens,

place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time, then re-attach it to the

camcorder. As long as the battery pack itself is not cold, it should not affect performance.

(If you’re using a heating pad, make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with it.)

To DC connector

To AC outlet

AC Adapter

INFORMATION:

The extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/Charger:

VU-V840 KIT : BN-V840U battery pack & AA-V15U AC Power Adapter/Charger

VU-V856 KIT : BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger

Read the kit's instruction manual before using.

Neither BN-V840U nor BN-V856U can be charged by using the AC Adapter provided with this camcorder. Use only

the AA-V15U AC Power Adapter/Charger for BN-V840U battery pack and only AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger

for BN-V856U battery pack. Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC Cord, it will be possible to connect the

BN-V840U or BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and supply power directly to the camcorder.

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

EN9

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PAUSE

1

3

Grip Adjustment

1

Separate the Velcro strip.

2

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp

the grip.

3

Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip,

to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button

and Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be

sure to fasten the Velcro strip to your preference.

Viewfinder Adjustment

1

Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

2

Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly

focused.

Diopter

Adjustment Control

Power Switch

Shoulder Strap Attachment

1

Make sure the battery pack is removed.

Following the illustration, thread the strap

through the eyelet 1, then fold it back and

thread it through the buckle 2. Repeat the

procedure to attach the other end of the strap to

the other eyelet 3 located under the Grip Strap .

Confirm the strap is not twisted.

CAUTION:

When attaching the camera to a tripod,

extend its legs to stabilize the camcorder. It

is not advised to use small sized tripods.

This may cause damage to the unit by

falling over.

1

To attach the camera to a tripod, align the

direction stud and screw to the mounting socket

and stud hole on the camera. Then tighten the

screw clockwise. Some tripods are not

equipped with studs.

Power Zoom Lever

Recording Start/

Stop button

Tripod Mounting

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Date/Time Settings

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

display can be turned on or off during playback

( pg. 35, 36).

1

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch. The power

lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.

2

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in to access the

Menu Screen.

3

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“ DISPLAY”. Press it and the DISPLAY Menu

appears.

4

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “CLOCK

ADJ.”. Press it and “month” is highlighted.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to input the month.

Press it. Repeat to input the day, year, hour and

minute.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“

1

RETURN”, and press it twice. The Menu Screen

closes.

NOTE:

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

highlighted the camcorder’s internal clock continues to

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

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

setting the minute and press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in,

the date and time begin operation from the date and time

you just set.

Display

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Power Switch

Lock Button

DISPLAY Menu

Power Lamp

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

EN11

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

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

cassette.

1

Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the

arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it

locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.

•Do not touch internal components.

2

Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to

close the cassette holder.

•Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes

automatically. Wait until it recedes completely

before closing the cassette holder cover.

•When the battery’s charge is low, you may not be

able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not

apply force. Replace the battery with a fully charged

one before continuing.

3

Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks

into place.

OPEN/EJECT Switch

Cassette

holder

PUSH HERE

Cassette holder

cover

Make sure the

window side is

facing out.

Erase protection tab*

Tape Recording mode

SP LP

30 min. 30 min. 45 min.

60 min. 60 min. 90 min.

80 min. 80 min. 120 min.

Approximate recording time

NOTES:

●

It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force.

●

If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try

again. If the cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off then on again.

●

If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few

minutes later, insert it again.

●

When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment, wait a short time before

opening the cassette holder cover.

●

Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder.

●

Even when the camcorder is switched off, a cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is

closed with the camcorder switched off, however, it may not recede. It is recommended to turn the power on

before loading or unloading.

●

When resuming recording, once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the

tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of whether the cassette holder

came out or not. See page 17 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.

*

To Protect Valuable Recordings . . .

.... slide the erase protection tab on the back of

the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This

prevents the tape from being recorded over.

To record on this tape, slide the tab back to

“REC” before loading it.

Be sure to press only the section labeled “PUSH

HERE” to close the cassette holder; touching

other parts may cause your finger to get caught

in the cassette holder, resulting in injury or

product damage.

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REC MODE –SP

LP

Recording Mode Setting

Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference.

1

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch. The power

lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.

2

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu

Screen appears.

3

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“ CAMERA” and press it. The CAMERA Menu

appears.

4

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “REC

MODE” and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select

“SP” or “LP” by rotating the MENU/BRIGHT wheel

and press it. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to

select “

1

RETURN”, and press it twice. The Menu

Screen closes.

•Audio Dubbing ( pg. 47) impossible on a tape

recorded in the LP mode.

•“LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing

1.5 times the recording time.

NOTES:

●

If the recording mode is switched during recording, the

playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

●

It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode

on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.

●

During playback of a tape recorded on another

camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be

momentary pauses in the sound.

Display

Menu Screen

Sub Menu

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Power Switch

Lock Button

Power Lamp

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

EN13

BASIC RECORDING & PLAYBACK

BASIC RECORDING

&

PLAYBACK

CONTENTS

BASIC RECORDING ........................ 14 – 17

Basic Recording ...................................... 14

Journalistic Shooting ................................ 15

Self-Recording ....................................... 15

Operation Mode ..................................... 15

Zooming ............................................. 16

Video Light .......................................... 16

Time Code ............................................ 17

BASIC PLAYBACK .......................... 18 – 21

Normal Playback .................................... 18

Still Playback ........................................ 18

Shuttle Search ....................................... 18

Frame-By-Frame Playback ......................... 18

Blank Search ......................................... 19

Connections ................................... 20 – 21

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2 min

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BASIC RECORDING

Power lamp

Tally lamp (lights while

recording is in progress)

Lock Button

Recording Start/Stop Button

Tape remaining

time indicator

(Approximate)

(Now calculating)

(Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking)

Display

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Power Switch

PUSH-OPEN

Button

Basic Recording

NOTE:

You should already have performed the procedures listed

below. If not, do so before continuing.

●

Power (



pg. 7)

●

Grip Adjustment (



pg. 9)

●

Viewfinder Adjustment (



pg. 9)

●

Load A Cassette (



pg. 11)

●

Recording Mode Setting (



pg. 12)

1

Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it.

2

Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Shooting while using the LCD monitor:

Make sure

the LCD monitor is fully open. Tilt it upward/

downward for best viewability.

Shooting while using the viewfinder:

Close the LCD

monitor.

•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the

Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed.

3

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “ ”

appears while recording is in progress.

To Stop Recording . . .

.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder

re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

.... rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel until the bright level

indicator on the display moves and the appropriate

brightness is reached.

•It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the view-

finder by closing the LCD monitor and adjusting as

described above.

NOTES:

●

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

camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the

camcorder on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”,

then back to “ ” or “ ”.

●

The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD

monitor and the viewfinder. It will appear in the

viewfinder when the LCD monitor is in the lock

position, and it will appear on the LCD monitor when

fully extended.

●

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. 17).

●

To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off,



pg. 31, 33.

During

shooting

For other notes,  pg. 51

EN15

Self-Recording

JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING

In some situations, different shooting angles may

provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in

the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most

convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward,

180° upward).

SELF-RECORDING

You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image

in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it

upward 180° so that it faces forward, then point the lens

toward yourself and start recording.

Operation Mode

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your

preference using the Power Switch.

Power Switch Position

(Manual):

Allows you to set various recording functions using the

Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full

Auto recording, try this mode.

(Full Auto):

Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual

adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.

OFF:

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

:

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

•Allows you to transfer a still image recorded on the tape

to a computer.

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To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch

to any operation mode except “OFF” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

Power Switch

Lock Button

When the Power Switch is set

to “”, “ ” appears. When

set to “ ” or “ ”, there

is no indication.

Power lamp

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DANGER

The video light can become

extremely hot. Do not touch

it either while in operation or

soon after turning it off,

otherwise serious injury may

result.

Do not place the camcorder into the

carrying case immediately after using the

video light, since it remains extremely

hot for some time.

When operating, keep a distance of

about 30 cm (11-13/16") between the

video light and people or objects.

Do not use near flammable or explosive

materials.

It is recommended that you consult your

nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video

light.

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch

(Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.)

10

x

W

T

1

x

W

T

10

x

W

T

20

x

W

T

40

x

W

T

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

Power Zoom Lever

Zoom display

Zooming

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous

change in image magnification.

Zoom In

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.

Zoom Out

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

●

The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker

the zoom action.

●

Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In

this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock

the focus by using the manual focus (



pg. 28), then

zoom in or out in Record mode.

●

Zooming is possible to a maximum of 400X, or it can

be switched to 10X magnification using the optical

zoom (



pg. 32).

●

Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through

Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital

Zoom.

●

During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer.

●

Digital zoom cannot be used

w

hen digital image

processing, such as Picture Wipe/Dissolve (



pg. 26,

27) or Video Echo (



pg. 25), is activated.

●

Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the

subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set

all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE MACRO” in the

Menu Screen on page 33.

Video Light

To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.

Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required:

OFF : Turns off the light.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the

camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the

subject.

ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the

camcorder is turned on.

●

The video light can only be used with the camcorder’s

power on.

●

It is recommended to set the white balance (



pg. 30)

to when you use the video light.

●

When not using the video light, turn it off to save battery

power.

●

Even if the battery indicator

( )

does not blink due

to low battery charge, the camcorder may turn off

automatically when you turn on the video light, or

when you start recording with the video light turned

on.

●

When LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON is set to “AUTO”:

•

Depending on the lighting conditions, the video light

may keep turning on and off. In this case, manually

switch the light on or off using LIGHT OFF/AUTO/

ON.

•

While the “SHUTTER” or “SPORTS” mode

(



pg. 25) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

•

While the “TWILIGHT” mode (



pg. 25) is engaged,

the light will not activate.

•

While the “Night-Alive” mode (



pg. 24) is

engaged, the light will not activate.

Approximate zoom ratio

Digital zoom zone

10X (optical)

zoom zone

BASIC RECORDING

(cont.)

EN17

Time Code

During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded

scene on the tape during playback.

If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00”

(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code

continues from the last time code number.

To perform Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 42 – 46), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank

portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time

code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same time

codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform “Recording From The

Middle of A Tape” below in the following cases;

•When shooting again after playing back a

recorded tape.

•When power shuts off during shooting.

•When a tape is removed and re-inserted during

shooting.

•When shooting using a partially recorded tape.

•When shooting on a blank portion located

partway through the tape.

•When shooting again after shooting a scene

then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1. Play back a tape or use Blank Search ( pg. 19) to find the spot at which you want to start recording,

then engage the Still Playback mode ( pg. 18).

2. Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then

start recording.

NOTES:

●

The time code cannot be reset.

●

During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly.

●

The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set to “ON” (



pg. 34, 35).

Shooting start point

Newly recorded sceneBlankAlready recorded scene

Time code

05:43:21

Time code

00:00:00

Tape

Time code

00:00:00

Shooting start pointShooting stop point

12:34:24

Display

When a blank portion is recorded on a tape

Shooting start point

Time code

05:43:21

Time code

05:44:00

Tape

Time code

00:00:00

Shooting start pointShooting start point

Proper recording

Latest sceneNew sceneAlready recorded scene

Frames

(30 frames = 1 second)

Seconds

Minutes

Frames are not displayed

during recording.

18 EN

BASIC PLAYBACK

Power Switch

Rewind Button (

2

)Fast-Forward

Button (

3

)

Play/Pause Button (

4

/6)

Stop Button (5)

Normal Playback

1

Load a tape ( pg. 11).

2

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch. To start

playback, press

4

/6.

•To stop playback, press 5.

•Press

2

to rewind, or

3

to fast-forward the tape

during Stop mode.

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:

●

If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is

supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off

automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to

“OFF”, then to “ ”.

●

The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor,

viewfinder or on a connected TV (



pg. 20).

●

You can also view the playback picture on the LCD

monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the

camera body.

●

LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:

•

When power is supplied from a battery: the “ ”

battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed.

When power is supplied from an AC outlet: “ ”

does not appear.

•

During Stop mode, none of the indications are

displayed.

●

When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the

sound is not heard from the speaker.

Power Zoom Lever (VOL.)

Speaker

Lock Button

Still Playback:

Pauses during playback.

1) Press

4

/6 during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press

4

/6 again.

●

If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically

engaged. After 5 minutes in the Stop mode, the camcorder’s power is automatically turned off.

●

When

4

/6

is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still image.

Shuttle Search:

Allows high-speed search in either direction.

1) Press

3

for forward or

2

for reverse search during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press

4

/6.

●

During playback, press and hold

2

or

3

. The search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you

release it, normal playback resumes.

●

A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.

Frame-By-Frame Playback: Allows frame-by-frame search.

1) Engage Still Playback.

2) Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+” for forward Frame-By-Frame Playback, or towards “–” for reverse

Frame-By-Frame Playback during Still Playback.

To resume normal playback, press

4

/6.

Playback Zoom

Available only with the remote control (provided) ( pg. 40, 41).

EN19

BLANK SEARCH

44

Power Switch

BLANK SEARCH Button Blank Search

Helps you find where you should start recording in the

middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( pg. 17).

1

Load a tape ( pg. 11).

2

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

3

Press BLANK SEARCH.

•“BLANK SEARCH” appears blinking and the

camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward

shuttle search, then stops at the spot which is about

3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the

detected blank portion.

To cancel Blank Search midway . . .

.... press 5.

NOTES:

●

In step 3, if the current position is at a blank portion the

camcorder searches in the reverse direction, and if the

current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder

searches in the forward direction.

●

Blank Search does not work if “HEAD CLEANING

REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE” has appeared

with the tape.

●

If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during

Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically.

●

A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape

may not be detected.

●

The detected blank portion may be located between

recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure

there is no recorded scene after the blank portion.

Lock Button

Display

Stop Button (5)

20 EN

Connections

These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV

instruction manuals.

To S

To AV Audio/Video cable

(provided)

Connector cover*

White to

AUDIO L IN**

Red to

AUDIO R IN**

To S-VIDEO IN

To TV or VCR

S-Video cable

(optional)

TV

VCR

Audio/Video cable

(provided)

To AV

Red to

AUDIO R IN**

TV

VCR

To TV or VCR

White to

AUDIO L IN**

*When connecting the cables, open this cover.

** The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only.

Connector cover*

Yellow:

Not connected

Yellow to

VIDEO IN

A.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input

connectors

B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors

*When connecting the cables, open this cover.

** The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only.

BASIC PLAYBACK

(cont.)

NOTE:

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.

NOTE:

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.

EN21

1

Make sure all units are turned off.

2

Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as

shown in the illustration ( pg. 20).

If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.

If not . . . go to step 4.

3

Connect the VCR output to the TV input,

referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

4

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

5

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

TV to its VIDEO mode.

To choose whether or not the following displays

appear on the connected TV . . .

•Date/Time

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

in the Menu Screen ( pg. 35).

•Time Code

.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the

Menu Screen (

pg. 35).

•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape

Running Displays for video playback

.... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV” in

the Menu Screen ( pg. 35).

NOTES:

●

It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the

power supply instead of the battery pack

(



pg. 8).

●

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

YTU94146A S-Video cable.

Consult the JVC Service Center 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 camcorder. The core filter

reduces interference.

●

To monitor the picture and sound from the

camcorder without inserting a tape, set the

camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”, then

set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

●

Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its

minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound

when the camcorder is turned on.

●

If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially

shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the

TV as interference will occur in the camcorder

playback picture.

22 EN

ADVANCED FEATURES

ADVANCED FEATURES

CONTENTS

FOR RECORDING ............................................ 23 – 30

Snapshot ................................................................ 23

Night-Alive ............................................................. 24

Program AE With Special Effects .............................. 24 – 25

Fade/Wipe Effects .............................................. 26 – 27

Auto Focus/Manual Focus ............................................. 28

Exposure Control ....................................................... 29

Iris Lock ................................................................. 29

White Balance Adjustment ............................................ 30

Manual White Balance Operation..................................... 30

USING THE MENU FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT .......... 31 – 36

For Recording Menu............................................. 31 – 34

For Playback Menu ............................................. 35 – 36

DUBBING ..................................................... 37 – 38

Dubbing To A VCR ...................................................... 37

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit With A DV Connector ........... 38

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ...................... 39 – 47

Installing The Batteries/Installing The Battery ..................... 39

Playback Zoom ......................................................... 41

Random Assemble Editing ...................................... 42 – 45

For More Accurate Editing ............................................. 46

Audio Dubbing .......................................................... 47

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ..................................... 48 – 49

Connection To A Personal Computer .................................. 48

Connection To A Video Unit With A DV Connector .................. 49

EN23

SNAP MODE –

FULL

MUL T I –

4

MUL T I –

9

PIN–UP

FRAME

FOR RECORDING

Snapshot

This feature lets you record still images that look like

photographs onto a tape.

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

1

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch.

2

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

3

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “

CAMERA”. Press it and the CAMERA Menu appears.

4

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “SNAP

MODE”, then press it.

5

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the desired

Snapshot mode, then press it.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “

1

RETURN”

and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

SNAPSHOT RECORDING

1

Press SNAPSHOT.

If you press during Record-Standby . . .

..... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be recorded

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

the Record-Standby mode.

If you press during Recording . . .

..... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be recorded

for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording

resumes.

• Regardless of the Power Switch position (“ ” or “ ”),

Snapshot recording takes place using the selected

Snapshot mode.

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial

photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second)

NOTES:

●

To remove the shutter sound,



“BEEP” on pg. 31, 33.

●

Even if “MULTI-4” or “MULTI-9” is engaged, Snapshot

recording will be performed in the FULL mode during

Digital Zoom or Night-Alive (



pg. 24).

●

If Snapshot recording is not possible, “PHOTO” blinks when

SNAPSHOT is pressed.

●

If Program AE with special effects (



pg. 24) is engaged,

certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled

during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.

●

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

(



pg. 32), the Stabilizer will be disabled.

●

During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the

viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is no

effect in the recorded image.

●

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

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

onto the tape.

●

will appear while the snapshot is being taken.

●

During playback as well, all Snapshot modes are available.

The shutter sound is not heard.

Power Switch

SNAPSHOT Button

Lock Button

Display

Menu Screen

FULL

Snapshot mode

with no frame*

PIN-UP

Pin-Up mode*

FRAME

Snapshot mode with

frame*

MULTI-4

Multi-Analyzer 4

*There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.

MULTI-9

Multi-Analyzer 9

24 EN

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1/100

FOR RECORDING

(cont.)

NIGHT-ALIVE Button

Power Switch

IMPORTANT:

Some modes of Program AE with special effects

cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects

(



pg. 26, 27). If an unusable mode is selected, its

indicator blinks or goes out.

Lock Button

P.AE Button

Program AE With Special Effects

1

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu

Screen appears.

3

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “

PROGRAM AE”, then press it.

4

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired mode ( pg. 25), then press it. Selection is

complete. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in again.

The Menu Screen closes.

5

Press P.AE so that the selected effect indicator

appears.

To Deactivate The Selected Mode . . .

.... press P.AE again so that the effect indicator disappears.

NOTES:

●

Program AE with special effects can be changed during

recording or during Record-Standby.

●

Some modes of Program AE special effects cannot be

used during Night-Alive.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Display

Night-Alive

Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they

would be under good natural lighting. Although the

recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is strobing

due to the slow shutter speed.

1

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2

Press NIGHT-ALIVE so that the Night-Alive indicator

“ ”appears.

•The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to

provide up to 30 times sensitivity.

•“A” appears beside “ ” while the shutter speed is

being automatically adjusted.

To Deactivate Night-Alive . . .

.... press NIGHT-ALIVE again so that the Night-Alive

indicator disappears.

NOTES:

●

During Night-Alive, the following functions

or settings cannot be activated and its

indicator blinks or goes out:

•

Some modes of “Program AE With Special

Effects” (



pg. 24, 25), “Picture Wipe/

Dissolve” (



pg. 26, 27).

•

“GAIN UP” in CAMERA MENU (



pg. 32).

•

“DIS” in MANUAL MENU (



pg. 32).

•

“Video light” when LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

is set to “AUTO” (



pg. 16).

●

During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to

bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent

this, use of a tripod is recommended.

EN25

MONOTONE

Like black and white films, your footage is shot in

B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, it

enhances the “classic film” effect.

Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.

Your recording looks like a series of consecutive

snapshots.

SLOW (Slow Shutter)

Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than

they would be under good natural lighting. Use

“SLOW” only in dark areas.

SLOW 4X

Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow

shooting in dark environments.

SLOW 10X

Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity further to allow

shooting in even darker environments.

NOTES:

●

When using “SLOW”, the image takes on a

strobe-like effect.

●

If the manual focus indicator blinks when

“SLOW” is used, adjust focus manually and use

a tripod.

Adds a “ghost” to the subject, giving your

recording a “fantasy” feeling. Zoom magnification

of over 10X is not available.

SHUTTER

1/60–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a

second. Black bands that usually appear when

shooting a TV screen become narrower.

1/100–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a

second. The flickering that occurs when shooting

under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp is

reduced.

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.

NOTE:

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

exposure control (



pg. 29).

Makes evening scenes look more natural.

White Balance ( pg. 30) is initially set to ,

but can be changed to your desired setting. When

Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically

adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to

infinity. From less than 10 m (32 ft), adjust the

focus manually.

SEPIA

Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old

photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a

classic look.

SPORTS

(Variable Shutter

Speed: 1/250 –

1/4000)

TWILIGHT

VIDEO ECHO

STROBE

CLASSIC FILM

26 EN

FOR RECORDING

(cont.)

Fade/Wipe Effects

These effects let you make pro-style scene

transitions. Use them to spice up the transition

from one scene to the next. You can also vary

transitions from scene to scene.

IMPORTANT:

Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with

certain modes of Program AE with special

effects (



pg. 24, 25). If an unusable Fade/

Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or

goes out.

Recording Start/Stop Button

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Power Switch

FADE/WIPE SELECTION ( , , , ,

, , , , and )

Fade or Wipe works when video recording is started or

when you stop recording.

1

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu

Screen appears.

3

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “

WIPE/FADER”, then press it.

4

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired function, then press it. Selection is complete.

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in again.

•The WIPE/FADER Menu disappears and the effect is

reserved. The indicator representing the selected

effect appears.

5

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the

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

To Deactivate The Selected Effect . . .

.... select “OFF” in step 4.

PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION

( , , , , , and )

The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when video recording

is started.

1

Follow steps 1 through 4 above.

2If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during

recording . . .

.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button when one

scene is finished. The point at which the scene

ended is stored in memory.

If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record-

Standby mode . . .

.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

recording and press it again when one scene is

finished. The point at which the scene ended is

stored in memory.

If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record-

Standby mode after performing a Picture Wipe/

Dissolve . . .

.... the point at which the scene ended is already

stored in memory.

3

If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of

the end of the previous recording (without having

turned the camcorder’s power off), the previous scene

wipes out, revealing the new scene.

NOTES:

●

You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe

by pressing and holding the Recording Start/

Stop Button.

●

If the power is turned off after a scene is

finished recording, the stored point is erased,

disabling the Picture Wipe/Dissolve combina-

tion. When this happens, the Picture Wipe/

Dissolve indicator blinks. Also note that

power shuts off automatically if 5 minutes

elapse in the Record-Standby mode.

●

The sound at the end of the last recorded

scene is not stored.

●

Picture Wipe/Dissolve cannot be used while

Night-Alive is being activated (



pg. 24).

Lock Button

EN27

Fader And Wipe Menu

Menu Effect

Fade in or out with a white screen.

Fade in or out with a black screen.

Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade out

from color to black and white.

Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect.

Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left

corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black

screen.

The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward

the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the

center.

Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.

Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right,

revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from

left and right to cover the scene.

The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or

wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.

Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom,

or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a

black screen.

The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears.

The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right

corner to the lower left corner.

The next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the screen

toward the corners, covering the previous scene.

The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to

left.

The previous scene wipes out from the center to the right and left, like

a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene.

The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the

screen to the top.

The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the center toward

the top and bottom of the screen.

FADER — WHITE

FADER — BLACK

WIPE — WINDOW

WIPE — SLIDE

WIPE — DOOR

WIPE — SCROLL

WIPE — SHUTTER

FADER — B.W

DISSOLVE

WIPE — CORNER

WIPE — WINDOW

WIPE — SLIDE

WIPE — SHUTTER

WIPE — DOOR

WIPE — SCROLL

MOSAIC

WIPE — CORNER

28 EN

FOR RECORDING

(cont.)

While focusing on a nearer

subject

While focusing on a further

subject

FEATURE:

Auto Focus

PURPOSE:

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx.

5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity.

However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual

focusing):

•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

•When illumination is low.*

•When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall, or

a clear, blue sky.*

•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*

•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated.

•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.

* The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: , , and

NOTES:

●

If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a

piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry

naturally.

●

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



pg. 16). If zoomed-in in the auto focus

mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder

and the subject. This will not occur when “TELE MACRO” (



pg. 33) is activated.

FEATURE:

Manual Focus

PURPOSE:

To obtain correct focus.

OPERATION:

1) If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments

( pg. 9).

2) Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then press

FOCUS. The manual focus indicator appears.

3) To focus on a farther subject, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+”. “ ” appears and blinks.

To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “–”. “ ” appears and blinks.

4) Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Focus adjustment is complete.

To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to “ ”.

If FOCUS is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again.

NOTES:

●

Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If

you focus in on a subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when

zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.

●

When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

Focus detection zone

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Exposure Control

Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the

following situations:

•

When shooting using reverse lighting or when the

background is too bright.

•

When shooting on a reflective natural background

such as at the beach or when skiing.

•

When the background is overly dark or the subject

light.

1

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2

Press EXPOSURE. The exposure control

indicator appear.

3

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+”

to brighten the image, or towards “–” to darken

the image. (maximum ±6)

4

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Exposure

adjustment is complete.

To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .

.... press EXPOSURE twice or set the Power Switch

to “ ”. (If EXPOSURE is pressed once, the

camcorder will enter the exposure adjustment

mode again.)

To Brighten The Subject Quickly . . .

.... press BACKLIGHT. is displayed and the

subject is brightened. If pressed again,

disappears and the brightness returns to the

previous level.

•+3 exposure has the same effect as the

BACKLIGHT Button.

•Using BACKLIGHT may cause the light around the

subject to become too bright and the subject to

become white.

•Backlight compensations is also available when the

Power Switch is set to “ ”.

NOTE:

Backlight, spotlight (



pg. 25) compensation and

“SNOW” (



pg. 25) have no effect when the

manual Exposure Control mode is engaged.

Iris Lock

Use this function in the following situations:

•

When shooting a moving subject.

•

When the distance to the subject changes (so its

size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes),

such as when the subject is backing away.

•

When shooting on a reflective natural background

such as at the beach or when skiing.

•

When shooting objects under a spotlight.

•

When zooming.

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

when the subject moves away from you, the image

will not darken or brighten.

Before the following steps, perform steps 1 and 2 of

“Exposure Control”.

3

Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold

the MENU/BRIGHT wheel for over 2 seconds.

The exposure control indicator and “ ”

appear.

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. “ ”

changes to “ ” and the iris is locked.

To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .

.... press EXPOSURE twice so that the exposure

control indicator and “ ” disappear. Or, set the

Power Switch to “ ”.

To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .

.... after step 2 of “Exposure Control”, adjust the

exposure rotating the MENU/BRIGHT wheel.

Then lock the iris in step 3 of “Iris Lock”. For

automatic locking, press EXPOSURE twice in

step 2. The iris becomes automatic after about

2 seconds.

Iris

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

lit environments to keep too much light from

entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in

more light.

3

P

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MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Power Switch

BACKLIGHT Button (

3

)

EXPOSURE

Button (

2

)

Iris lock indicator

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White Balance Adjustment

A term that refers to the correctness of color

reproduction under various lighting. If the white

balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately

reproduced.

The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.

However, more advanced camcorder operators

control this function manually to achieve a more

professional color/tint reproduction.

1

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu

Screen appears.

3

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“ W.BALANCE”, then press it. The

W.BALANCE Menu appears.

4

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired mode.

“AUTO”–White balance is adjusted

automatically (factory

preset).

“ MWB”–White balance is set

manually.

“ FINE”–Outdoors on a sunny day.

“ CLOUD”–Outdoors on a cloudy day.

“ HALOGEN”–A video light or similar type

of lighting is used.

5

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Selection is

complete. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in

again. The Menu Screen closes and the selected

mode indicator except “AUTO” appears.

To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .

.... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or, set the Power

Switch to “ ”.

NOTE:

White balance cannot be used when Sepia or

Monotone (



pg. 25) is activated.

Manual White Balance Operation

Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under

various types of lighting.

1

Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance

adjustment, and select “ MWB”.

2

Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the

subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that

the white paper fills the screen.

3

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in until

begins blinking rapidly.

When the setting is completed, resumes

normal blinking.

4

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in twice. The

Menu Screen closes and the Manual White

Balance indicator is displayed.

White paper

Power Switch

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

To Change The Tint For Recording . . .

.... in step 2, substitute colored paper for white. The

white balance is adjusted based on the color,

changing the tint. Red paper = deeper green;

blue paper = orange; yellow paper = deeper

purple.

NOTES:

●

In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white

paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually

(



pg. 28).

●

A subject can be shot under various types of

lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent,

candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature is

different depending on the light source, the subject

tint will differ depending on the white balance

settings. Use this function for a more natural result.

●

Once you adjust white balance manually, the

setting is retained even if the power is turned off or

the battery removed.

FOR RECORDING

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Menu Screen

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Lock Button

Power Switch

USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

For Recording Menu

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

on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more

detailed camcorder settings ( pg. 32 – 34).

1

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu

Screen appears.

3

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired function menu, and press it. The selected

function menu appears.

4

Function menu setting depends on the function.

If you have selected “ WIPE/FADER”,

“ PROGRAM AE” or “ W. BALANCE” . . .

.... see pg. 32.

If you have selected “ CAMERA”, “ MANUAL”,

“ SYSTEM” or “ DISPLAY” . . .

.... go to step 5.

5

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired function and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

Then, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

parameter, and press it. Selection is complete.

6

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“

1

RETURN” and press it twice. The Menu Screen

closes.

•The icon represents “END”.

Sub Menu

Normal Screen

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Menu Screen Explanations

Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( pg. 26, 27).

Refer to “Program AE With Special Effects” ( pg. 24, 25).

Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance

Operation” ( pg. 30).

Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your

preference ( pg. 12).

Enables 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)

Enables recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to

the 48 kHz mode of previous models)

When set to “10X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will

reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged.

Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying

images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum

of 40X digital magnification.

Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying

images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum

of 400X digital magnification.

Refer to “Snapshot” ( pg. 23).

Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.

The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright.

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/30 — 1/200 sec.). Shooting a

subject in low or poor lighting at 1/30 sec. 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.

To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at

high magnification.

NOTES:

●Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or

under the following conditions:

•When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.

•When shooting dark or dim subjects.

•When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.

•When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.

•When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.

●Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.

●The “ ” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used.

CAMERA

WIPE/FADER

PROGRAM AE

W.BALANCE

REC MODE

SOUND

MODE

ZOOM

GAIN UP

12 BIT

16 BIT

10X

40X

400X

OFF

AGC

AUTO

OFF

ON

SNAP MODE

DIS

MANUAL

: Factory-preset

NOTES:

●

The “ CAMERA” settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both “ ” and “ ”.

●

The “ MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.

USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

(cont.)

EN33

: Factory-preset

NOTES:

●

The “ MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.

●

“ SYSTEM” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” are also applied when the

Power Switch is set to “ ” (



pg. 35).

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the

zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m (3.3 ft.) to the

subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set

to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx.

60 cm (2 ft.).

•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a

normal screen ratio.

Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on

wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut

and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. appears. When using this mode, refer

to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on

4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and

bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16:9 movie.

For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the

image to fit the screen without distortion. appears. When using this

mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/

recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated

vertically.

Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind.

Helps cut down on noise created by wind. “ ” appears. The quality of the

sound will change. This is normal.

Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape.

The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning

and end of recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect ( pg. 23).

Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also

activates the shutter sound effect ( pg. 23).

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer

using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 06.

OFF

ON

OFF

CINEMA

SQUEEZE

OFF

ON

OFF

BEEP

MELODY

OFF

ON

MANUAL

SYSTEM

ID

NUMBER

TALLY

BEEP

WIND

CUT

WIDE

MODE

TELE

MACRO

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USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

(cont.)

: Factory-preset

NOTES:

●

“ SYSTEM” and “ DISPLAY” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” are also

applied when the Power Switch is set to “ ” (



pg. 35). “CLOCK ADJ.” only appears when the Power

Switch is set to “ ”.

●

The “ DISPLAY” settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.

SYSTEM

Automatic demonstration will not take place.

Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc.,

and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When “DEMO

MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed, demonstration starts.

Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration

temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that,

the demonstration will resume.

NOTES:

●If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.

●“DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.

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

After viewing demo, set to “OFF”.

Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset.

Resets all settings to the factory-preset.

Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date, time and time code) from

appearing on the connected TV screen.

Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the camcorder is

connected to a TV.

The date/time does not appear.

Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds in the following cases:

•When the Power Switch is set from “OFF” to “ ” or “ ”.

•When video playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/time when

scenes are recorded.

•When the date is changed during video playback.

The date/time is always displayed.

Time code is not displayed.

Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame

numbers are not displayed during recording.

Allows you to set the current date and time ( pg. 10).

DISPLAY

DEMO

MODE

CAM

RESET

ON

SCREEN

DATE/

TIME

TIME

CODE

CLOCK ADJ.

OFF

ON

CANCEL

EXECUTE

LCD

LCD/TV

OFF

AUTO

ON

OFF

ON

Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)

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END

For Playback Menu

The following procedure applies to all except

Synchro

Comp (



pg. 46).

1

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu

Screen appears.

3

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the desired

function menu, and press it. The selected function

menu appears.

4

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the desired

function, and press it to display the Sub Menu.

5

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired parameter and press it. Selection is complete.

6

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“

1

RETURN” and press it twice to close the Menu

Screen.

Display

Power

Switch

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Lock Button

Recording Start/Stop Button

NOTE:

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

“ ” or “ ” (



pg. 12, 32).

Menu Screen Explanations

 pg. 36.

 pg. 36.

 pg. 46.

Allows you to set the recording

mode (SP or LP) depending on your

preference ( pg. 12).

It is recommended you use “REC

MODE” in the “ VIDEO” Menu

when using this camcorder as a

recorder during digital dubbing

( pg. 38).

SOUND MODE

12BIT MODE

SYNCHRO

REC MODE

VIDEO

DISPLAY SYSTEM

Each setting is linked with “ DISPLAY”

or “ SYSTEM”, which appears when

the Power Switch is set to “ ”

( pg. 33, 34).

The parameters are the same as in the

description on pg. 33, 34.

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PLAYBACK SOUND

During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the

sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access

explanation on pg. 35, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the

desired parameter.

NOTES:

●

The “SOUND MODE” setting is available for both 12-bit and 16-bit sound. (In previous models’ functions,

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

●

The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast-forward or

rewind. During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner.

SOUND MODE

12BIT MODE

: Factory-preset

STEREO

SOUND L

SOUND R

MIX

SOUND 1

SOUND 2

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

Sound from the “L” channel is output in stereo.

Sound from the “R” channel is output in stereo.

Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both “L”

and “R” channels in stereo.

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

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

USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

(cont.)

DISPLAY

12

B I T / SOUND

1

SP

4

6

DEC

5:2

35

0’0

P

1

M

12:34:24

Minutes

Seconds

Frames*

*30 frames = 1 second

ON SCREEN setting:

For playback sound, tape

speed and tape running.

DATE/TIME setting:

For date/time.

TIME CODE setting:

For time code.

EN37

DUBBING

Dubbing To A VCR

1

Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and

the VCR. Also refer to pg. 20 and 21.

2

Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch,

turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate

cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.

3

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

4

Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot just

before the edit-in point. Once it is reached, press

4

/6 on the camcorder.

5

Press

4

/6 on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s

Record mode.

6

Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press

4

/6 on the camcorder.

7

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then

stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

VCR

Connector cover*

TV

To AV

To S

Audio/Video

cable (provided)

White to

AUDIO L IN

Red to

AUDIO R IN

To

S-VIDEO IN

S-Video cable

(optional)

*When connecting the cables,

open this cover.

** Connect when an S-Video cable

is not used.

Yellow to

VIDEO** IN

Power

Switch

NOTES:

●

As the camcorder starts to play your footage it will appear on your TV. This will confirm the connections and

the AUX channel for dubbing purposes.

●

Before you start dubbing, make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected TV. If they do, they

are being recorded onto the new tape.

To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV . . .

•Date/Time

.... set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu Screen ( pg. 35).

•Time Code

.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu Screen (

pg. 35).

•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays

.... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV” in the Menu Screen ( pg. 35).

●

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 con-

nected to the camcorder.

●

The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable.

Consult the JVC Service Center 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 camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.

●

You can use Playback Zoom (



pg. 41) in step 5.

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Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped

With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)

It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the

camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV

connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any

image or sound deterioration.

[To use this camcorder as a player]

1

Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the

camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input

connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.

2

Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch,

turn on the video unit’s power, and insert the

appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the video

unit.

3

Press

4

to play back the source tape.

4

While watching the playback on the monitor, engage

the DV connector-equipped video unit’s record mode

from the spot on the source tape you want to begin

recording.

NOTES:

●

It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power

supply instead of the battery pack (



pg. 8).

●

If the remote control is used when both the player and

recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the

same operation. To prevent this from happening, press the

buttons on both units.

●

If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the

player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an

unusual image is not dubbed.

●

Even though the DV cable is connected correctly, some-

times the image may not appear in step 4. If this occurs, turn

off the power and make connections again.

●

If “Playback Zoom” (



pg. 41) or “Snapshot” is attempted

during playback, only the original playback image recorded

on the tape is output from the DV IN/OUT connector.

●

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

VC-VDV204U DV cable.

DV cable

(optional)

To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder . . .

1. Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2. Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP” in the Menu Screen ( pg. 35).

3. Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on.

4. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to engage the Record-Pause mode. “

DV. IN

” appears on the screen.

5. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to start recording. rotates.

6. Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to engage the Record-Pause mode. stops rotating.

NOTES:

●

Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current

“SOUND MODE” setting (



pg. 32).

●

During Digital Dubbing, no signals are output from the video or audio connectors.

Video unit equipped

with DV connector

To DV

IN/OUT

To DV

IN/OUT

Power Switch

Core filter

Core filter

Lock Button

DUBBING

(cont.)

EN39

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

When using the remote control, be sure to point it

at the remote sensor. The illustration shows the

approximate transmitted beam effective area for

indoor use.

The transmitted beam may not be effective or

may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when

the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight

or powerful lighting.

Remote sensor

A

B

1

1

23

1

23

1

1

1

2

2

3

3

+

+

–

–

Installing The Battery

(RM-V700U, optional)

The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025).

1

There are 2 ways to pull the battery holder out

of the RM-V700U.

: Pull out the battery holder while sliding the

lock hole.

: Pinch the release tab and pull out the

battery holder.

2

Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to

have the “+” mark visible.

3

Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.

•Read the caution concerning lithium batteries

in the RM-V700U instruction manual.

Installing The Batteries

(RM-V715U, provided)

The remote control uses two “AAA (R03)” size

batteries. See “General Battery Precautions”

( pg. 63).

1

Open the battery compartment cover as

illustrated.

2

Insert two “AAA (R03)” size batteries in the

correct direction.

3

Replace the battery compartment cover.

Lock hole

Knob

30°

30°

Transmitted beam

effective area

5 m (16 ft)

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic

operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback

functions possible.

If you want to perform Random Assemble Editing ( pgs. 42 – 46), use the optional RM-V700U remote

control.

40 EN

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

(cont.)

Buttons

1Infrared beam

transmitting window

2ZOOM (T/W) Buttons

3PLAY Button

4REW Button

5STOP Button

6INSERT Button*

7 REC TIME Button*

ANIM. Button*

8START/STOP Button

9FF Button

0PAUSE Button

!A.DUB Button

@INT. TIME Button*

SELF TIMER Button*

#PAUSE IN Connector

$MBR SET Button

%VISS Button*

^VCR CTL Button

&R.A.EDIT Buttons

Functions

With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to

the camera position (“ ” or “ ”).

Transmits the beam signal.

Zoom in/out ( pg. 16)

—

—

—

—

—

Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder.

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

With the camcorder’s Power Switch set

to “”.

Zoom in/out ( pg. 41)

Playback start ( pg. 18)

Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search

( pg. 18)

Stops ( pg. 18)

—

Forward, Forward Shuttle Search

( pg. 18)

Pause ( pg. 45)

 pg. 47

 pg. 43

 pg. 42

 pg. 42

 pg. 42 – 46

1

#1

2

3

4

6

5

7

8

9

0

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@

9

0

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^

&

$

7

4

3

8

2

!

6

RM-V715U

(Provided)

RM-V700U

(optional)

*This function is unavailable with this camcorder.

# – & : RM-V700U only

EN41

PLAY

STOP

FEATURE:

Playback Zoom

PURPOSE:

To magnify the recorded image up to 40X at any time

during playback.

OPERATION:

1) Press PLAY (

4

) to find the scene of interest.

2) Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote control.

Make sure the remote control is pointed at the

camcorder's remote sensor. Pressing T zooms in.

To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification

returns to normal. Or, press STOP (5) and then press

PLAY (

4

).

NOTES:

●

Zoom can also be used during still playback.

●

Due to digital image processing, the quality of the

image may suffer.

Remote sensor

Press T

Normal playback

Zoom Buttons

42 EN

VCR CODE LIST

VCR BRAND

NAME

GE

1

1

9

2

9

`

9

4

MAGNAVOX

9

5

1

1

7

1

7

6

MITSUBISHI

6

7

6

8

NEC

3

7

3

8

PHILIPS

1

9

9

5

1

1

9

4

9

1

9

6

1

2

JVC

9

1

9

6

9

3

HITACHI

6

6

6

3

A

B

C

BUTTONS

(A) (B)

VCR BRAND

NAME

PHILIPS

3

3

7

2

SANYO

3

6

3

5

SHARP

1

5

1

`

SONY

6

5

6

`

3

9

3

1



TOSHIBA

6

9

6

1

ZENITH

1

6

RCA

9

2

9

4

6

6

6

3

9

`

PANASONIC

1

3

1

7

1

1

9

4

1

8



BUTTONS

(A) (B)

MBR SET

VCR CTL

12 3

45 6

7890

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]

Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as

the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for

automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is

more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand

Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see

VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by

operating the VCR manually.

Use the optional RM-V700U remote control.

Before operation, make sure the battery is installed in

the remote control ( pg. 39).

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

1

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the

remote towards the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then,

referring to the VCR CODE LIST, press and hold

MBR SET, and press button (A) and then (B).

The code is automatically set once you release

MBR SET, and the VCR’s power comes on.

2

Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while

holding VCR CTL, press the button on the

remote for the desired function. The functions

the remote can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE,

FF, REW and VCR REC STBY (you do not need

to press VCR CTL for this one).

You are now ready to try Random Assemble

Editing.

IMPORTANT

Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and

those of many other makers, it may not work with

yours or may offer limited functions.

NOTES:

●

If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1, try

another code from the VCR CODE LIST.

●

Some brands of VCR do not come on automati-

cally. In this case, turn the power on manually and

try step 2.

●

If the remote control is not able to control the VCR,

use the controls on the VCR.

●

When the remote control’s batteries run out, the

VCR brand you have set will be erased.

In that case, replace the old battery with a new one

to reset the VCR brand.

VCR (Recording deck)

RM-V700U

(optional)

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

(cont.)

EN43

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Also refer to pg. 20 and 21.

1

A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause

connector . . .

... connect the editing cable to the Remote

PAUSE connector.

A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote

pause connector but equipped with an R.A.

EDIT connector . . .

... connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT

connector.

A VCR other than above . . .

... connect the editing cable to the remote

control’s PAUSE IN connector.

2

Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder. Set the

Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch.

3

Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape and

engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCR’s instructions).

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

NOTES:

●

Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the

indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If they do,

they will be recorded onto the new tape.

To choose whether or not the following displays appear

on the connected TV . . .

•Date/Time

.... set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF” in the

Menu Screen ( pg. 35).

•Time Code

.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu

Screen (

pg. 35).

•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running

Displays

.... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV” in the

Menu Screen ( pg. 35).

●

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.

●

The S-Video cable and the Editing cable are optional.

Be sure to use the following cables:

•

YTU94146A S-Video cable.

•

YTU94154A Editing cable.

Consult the JVC Service Center 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

camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.

●

When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input

connector, an optional DV cable can be connected

instead of an S-Video cable and audio/video cable.

To Remote

PAUSE or

R.A.EDIT VCR

TV

White to

AUDIO L IN

Red to

AUDIO

R IN

To

S-VIDEO

IN

To PAUSE IN

Editing

cable

(optional)

S-Video

cable

(optional)

Audio/Video

cable

(provided)

Yellow to

VIDEO IN*

*Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.

** When connecting cables, open this cover.

Connector cover**

To AV

To JLIP

To S

RM-V700U

(optional)

44 EN

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

(cont.)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

––:–– ~

~

~

~

~

~

~

~––

:

––

0:000

––

TOTAL

CODETIME

NIOUT

MODE

PLAY

REW FF

ON/OFF

IN/OUT

CANCEL

SELECT SCENES

4

Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote

sensor. Press PLAY (

4

) and then press ON/OFF on

the remote control. The Random Assemble Editing

Menu appears.

5

At the beginning of the scene, press IN/OUT on the

remote control. The Edit-In position appears in the

Random Assemble Editing Menu.

6

At the end of the scene, press IN/OUT. The Edit-Out

position appears in the Random Assemble Editing

Menu.

7

Repeat steps 5 and 6 to register additional scenes.

•To change previously registered points, press

CANCEL on the remote control. The registered

points disappear, one at a time, from the most

recently registered point.

NOTES:

●

When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out points

so that there is a relatively large difference between

them.

●

If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the

recording deck’s Record-Standby mode will be canceled

and editing will not take place.

●

If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-In and

Edit-Out points, a blue screen may be included in the

edited version.

●

Since time codes register time only as accurately as

seconds, the time code total time may not match the

total program time exactly.

●

Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered

Edit-In and Edit-Out points.

Random Assemble

Editing Menu

Program

Remote sensor

RM-V700U

(optional)

EN45

VCR REC STBY

ON/OFF

PAUSE

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

00:25

~

02:05

––

07:18

~

08:31

––

––

––

––

––

––

––

03:33

~

05:53

13:15

15:

:55

~

~

~

~

16:29

––––

––

––

––

––

––

–– –– ––

NIOUTMODE

09:30

~

16

:

30

9:39

TOTAL

CODETIME

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

8

Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of

the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6).

9

Point the remote control towards the VCR’s remote

sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or manually

engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

10

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the

camcorder. Editing proceeds as programed, right

through to the end of the last registered scene.

•Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does

not start editing.

•When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters

the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its Record-

Pause mode.

•If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the tape will

be dubbed all the way to the end automatically.

•If you operate the camcorder during automatic

editing, the VCR will enter its Record-Pause mode

and automatic editing will stop.

1

11

Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the

VCR.

To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear, press

ON/OFF on the remote control.

NOTES:

●

Pressing ON/OFF on the remote control clears all

settings registered during Random Assemble Editing.

●

When the editing cable is connected to the remote

control’s Pause In connector during dubbing, make sure

the remote control is pointed at the VCR’s sensor, and

the path between the two is unobstructed.

●

Random Assemble Editing may not function properly

when using a tape including several duplicated time

codes (



pg. 17).

Recording Start/Stop Button

Random Assemble

Editing Menu

Remote Sensor

RM-V700U

(optional)

46 EN

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

(cont.)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

––:–– ~

~

~

~

~

~

~

~

–– NIOUT

MODE

––

:

––

0:000

TOTAL

CODETIME

ON/OFF

ROSYNCH O.1

–

For More Accurate Editing

Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to

Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing

for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time,

you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that you have

recorded scenes you did not want. For a cleanly edited

tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder

against your VCR.

DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING

1

Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point the

remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and

press ON/OFF. The Random Assemble Editing Menu

appears.

2

Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1

only. In order to check VCR and camcorder timing,

select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit-

In point.

3

Play back the dubbed scene.

•If any images from the scene prior to the

transition you chose for your Edit-In point were

recorded, that means your VCR moves too quickly

from Record-Pause to Record mode.

•If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress, the

VCR is slow to start recording.

Random Assemble

Editing Menu

Program 1

Remote sensor

RM-V700U

(optional)

VIDEO Menu

ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER

TIMING

4

Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote

sensor and press ON/OFF to make the Random

Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press the

MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

5

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “

VIDEO” and push it. The VIDEO Menu appears.

Then, rotate it to “SYNCHRO” and push it. The value

for “SYNCHRO” is highlighted.

6

Based on the diagnostics performed, you can now

advance the VCR’s record timing by rotating the

MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+”. You can also

delay the VCR’s record timing by rotating the MENU/

BRIGHT wheel towards “–”. The adjustment range is

from –1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second increments.

Push the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to finish the setting.

7

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“

1

RETURN” and push it twice.

Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning

with step 4 on page 44.

NOTES:

●

Before performing actual Random Assemble

Editing, do a few Random Assemble Editing

trial runs to check whether the value you

have input is appropriate or not, and make

adjustments accordingly.

●

Depending on the recorder, there may be

situations where the timing difference cannot

be fully corrected.

EN47

6e

A.DUB

PAUSE

PLAY

STOP

Audio Dubbing

The audio track can be customized only when recorded in

the 12-bit mode ( pg. 32).

NOTES:

●

Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in

16-bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a

blank portion of a tape.

●

To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the

television, make connections (



pg. 20).

1

Play back the tape to locate the point where editing

will start, then press PAUSE (6).

2

While holding A.DUB (e) on the remote control,

press PAUSE (6). “6e” appears.

3

Press PLAY (

4

), then begin “narrating”.

Speak into the microphone.

•To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (6).

4

To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (6), then STOP

(5).

To hear the dubbed sound during playback . . .

.... set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND 2” or “MIX” in the

Menu Screen ( pg. 35, 36).

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.

●

If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in mid-recording and

then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective

from the point where 16-bit recording began.

●

During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes

recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded in 16-bit

audio or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops

(



pg. 62).

Speaker

Stereo microphone

Audio Dub Standby

mode

Power Switch

Remote sensor

Display

48 EN

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

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.

●

It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the

power supply instead of the battery pack

(



pg. 8).

●

Never connect the PC connection cable and the

DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder.

Connect only the cable you wish to use to the

camcorder.

●

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.

●

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, or use the DV cable provided

with the capture board.

●

The system may not work properly depending on

the PC or capture board you are using.

To DV

IN/OUT DV cable

(optional)

To DV

connector

Power Switch

PC with DV

connector

PC

Core filter

OR

Core filter

To RS-232C

PC connection

cable (optional)

To PC

(DIGITAL

PHOTO)

Connection To A Personal Computer

[A] Using PC connection cable

This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by

using the optional software HS-V16U.

[B] Using DV cable

It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with

a DV connector by using software equipped with the

PC or commercially available software.

1

Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off.

2

Connect the camcorder to your PC using the

appropriate cable as shown in the illustration.

3

Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ”

while pressing down the Lock Button located on

the switch and turn on the PC.

•Refer to the instruction manual of the software

on how to transfer a still image to the PC.

4

When finished, turn off the PC first, then the

camcorder.

[A]Using PC connection cable

[B] Using DV cable

EN49

Video unit equipped

with a DV connector

Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With

A DV Connector

Connection to the GV-DT3 Digital Printer (optional) allows

you to print out images or transfer them to a PC. It is also

possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto

another video unit equipped with a DV connector. This

function is called Digital Dubbing ( pg. 38), which

offers virtually no image or sound deterioration.

1

Make sure all units are turned off.

2

Make connections to the device you want to connect

to using a DV cable, as shown in the illustration.

3

If necessary, connect the PC connection cable

(provided with GV-DT3) to the printer’s PC connector

and the PC’s RS-232C connector.

4

Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch

and turn on the other units.

NOTES:

●

It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power

supply instead of the battery pack (



pg. 8).

●

If Still Playback, Fast-Forward or Rewind is attempted

with the camcorder connected to a video unit via the

DV connector, the image will take on an effect similar to

a colored mosaic pattern or it will become black.

●

Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected

units.

●

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

VC-VDV204U DV cable.

To DV IN/OUT

To DV

connector

Digital Printer

To DV IN

connector

PC

DV cable

(optional)

To PC

connector

PC connection

cable

To RS-232C

Power Switch

Core filter

Core filter

50 EN

REFERENCES

REFERENCES

CONTENTS

DETAILS ............................................. 51

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ 52 – 56

USER MAINTENANCE .............................. 57

INDEX ........................................ 58 – 62

Controls, Connectors And Indicators ........ 58 – 59

Indications .................................... 60 – 62

CAUTIONS ................................... 63 – 65

TERMS .............................................. 66

SPECIFICATIONS ................................... 67

EN51

I T E M S N O T E S

❍Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C

(50°F and 95°F). 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) is the ideal

temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold,

charging may be incomplete.

❍Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.

❍Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the

status of the battery pack.

❍To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Adapter

near a radio.

❍Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes

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

❍The following operation stops charging:

•Set the Power Switch to “ ”, “ ” or “ ”.

•Disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder.

•Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet.

•Detach the battery from the camcorder.

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

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

viewfinder instead.

❍The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is

attached.

❍There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until

the cassette holder opens. Do not use force.

❍Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait

until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover.

❍When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may take a few

seconds before actual recording starts. “ ” starts rotating when

the camcorder actually starts recording.

❍The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape

length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to

the type of tape used.

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

goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE

END” also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded.

DETAILS

➪BASIC

RECORDING

(墌 pg. 14, 15)

➪Power

(墌 pg. 7)

52 EN

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

TROUBLESHOOTING

1.

No power is supplied.

2.

“SET DATE/TIME!”

appears.

3.

Recording cannot be

performed.

4.

There is no picture.

5.

The focus does not adjust

automatically.

6.

The cassette will not load

properly.

7.

Snapshot mode cannot be

used.

8.

The color of Snapshot

looks strange.

1.

•The power is not connected

properly.

•The battery is dead.

2.

•The date/time is not set.

•The built-in clock battery

has run out and the

previously set date/time has

been erased.

3.

•The tape’s erase protection

tab is set to “SAVE”.

•The Power Switch is set to

“ ” or “OFF”.

•“TAPE END” appears.

•The cassette holder cover is

open.

4.

•The camcorder is not getting

power, or some other

malfunction exists.

5.

•Focus is set to the Manual

mode.

•The recording was done in a

dark place, or the contrast

was low.

•The lens is dirty or covered

with condensation.

6.

•The cassette is in the wrong

position.

•The battery’s charge is low.

7.

•The Squeeze mode is

selected.

8.

•The light source or the

subject does not include

white. Or there are various

different light sources

behind the subject.

•The Sepia or Monotone

mode is activated.

1.

•Connect the AC Adapter

securely (墌 pg. 8).

•Replace the dead battery

with a fully charged one

(墌 pg. 7, 8).

2.

•Set the date/time

(墌 pg. 10).

•Consult your nearest JVC

dealer for replacement.

3.

•Set the tape’s erase

protection tab to “REC”

(墌 pg. 11).

•Set the Power Switch to

“ ” or “ ” (墌 pg. 15).

•Replace with new cassette

(墌 pg. 11).

•Close the cassette holder

cover.

4.

•Turn the camcorder’s power

off and on again

(墌 pg. 15).

5.

•Set Focus to the Auto mode

(墌 pg. 28).

•Clean the lens and check

the focus again (墌 pg. 57).

6.

•Set it in the right position

(墌 pg. 11).

•Install a fully charged

battery (墌 pg. 7, 8).

7.

•Disengage the Squeeze

mode (墌 pg. 33).

8.

•Find a white subject and

compose your shot so that it

also appears in the frame

(墌 pg. 23).

•Turn off Sepia and Mono-

tone (墌 pg. 24, 25).

If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,

etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery

pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the

beginning.

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

9.

The image taken using

Snapshot is too dark.

10.

The image taken using

Snapshot is too bright.

11.

Digital Zoom does not

work.

12.

The Black & White Fader

does not work.

13.

The Dissolve function does

not work.

14.

The Picture Wipe and

Dissolve functions do not

work.

9.

•Shooting was performed

under backlit conditions.

10.

•The subject is too bright.

11.

•10X optical zoom is

selected.

•“PROGRAM AE” is set to

“VIDEO ECHO” in the

Menu Screen.

•Picture Wipe or Dissolve are

being used in a scene

transition.

12.

•The Sepia or Monotone

mode is activated.

13.

•The Sepia, Monotone or

Slow Shutter mode of

Program AE with special

effects is activated.

•“WIDE MODE” is set to

“SQUEEZE” in the Menu

Screen.

•The previously selected

mode of Program AE with

special effects was changed

after the last selected scene

for editing was registered.

14.

•The last selected editing

scene is ending.

•At the end of the last

selected scene for editing,

the Power Switch was set to

“OFF”.

•The power is off.

9.

•Press the BACKLIGHT

Button (墌 pg. 29).

10.

•Set “PROGRAM AE” to

“SPOTLIGHT” in the Menu

Screen (墌 pg. 24).

11.

•Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or

“400X” in the Menu Screen

(墌 pg. 32).

•Disengage the “VIDEO

ECHO” mode (墌 pg. 16,

25).

•Wait until the Picture Wipe

or Dissolve effects are

completed (墌 pg. 16, 26).

12.

•Turn off Sepia and Mono-

tone (墌 pg. 24, 26).

13.

•Turn off Sepia, Monotone or

Slow Shutter before adding

Dissolve to a scene

transition (墌 pg. 24, 26).

•Set “WIDE MODE” to

“CINEMA” or “OFF” mode

(墌 pg. 33).

•Make sure you have

selected the mode of

Program AE with special

effects you want before

starting editing (墌 pg. 24,

26).

14.

•Select Picture Wipe or

Dissolve before beginning

recording. The effects are

then automatically activated

(墌 pg. 26).

•Do not turn off the

camcorder’s power after

setting Edit-In and Edit-Out

points, as they will all be

erased (墌 pg. 26).

•The camcorder automati-

cally shuts off after 5

minutes have elapsed in the

Record-Standby mode.

Make sure you continue

operations within 5 minutes

after engaging Record-

Standby mode (墌 pg. 26).

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

15.

The picture wipe function

does not work.

16.

Scene transition does not

go as expected.

17.

The Video Echo mode

does not work.

18.

Even when Slow Shutter is

not selected, the image

looks like it is activated.

19.

There is no strobe when

the Classic Film or Strobe

mode is activated.

20.

White Balance cannot be

activated.

21.

When shooting a subject

illuminated by bright light,

vertical lines appear.

22.

When the screen is under

direct sunlight during

shooting, the screen

becomes red or black for

an instant.

23.

During recording, the date/

time does not appear.

24.

The indicators and

messages do not appear.

15.

•The Slow Shutter mode is

activated.

•“WIDE MODE” is not set to

“OFF”.

16.

•When using “Picture Wipe/

Dissolve” (墌 pg. 26), there

is a delay of a fraction of a

second between the

previous record stop-point

and the Dissolve start-point.

This is normal, but this slight

delay becomes especially

noticeable when shooting

fast-moving subject or

during rapid panning.

17.

•The Picture Wipe or

Dissolve functions are in use.

•“WIDE MODE” is set to

“SQUEEZE” in the Menu

Screen.

•A Fade-In or Fade-Out is in

progress.

18.

•When shooting in the dark,

the unit becomes highly

sensitive to light and the

image takes on an effect

similar to Slow Shutter.

19.

•The Picture Wipe or

Dissolve function is in use.

20.

•The Sepia or Monotone

mode is activated.

21.

•This is a result of exceed-

ingly high contrast, and is

not a malfunction.

22.

•This is not a malfunction.

23.

•“DATE/TIME” is set to

“OFF” in the Menu Screen.

24.

•“TIME CODE” is set to

“OFF” in the Menu Screen.

15.

•Disengage the Slow Shutter

mode or set “WIDE MODE”

to “OFF” before preparing

to use the Picture Wipe

(墌 pg. 24, 26, 33).

16.

————

17.

•Set “WIDE MODE” to

“CINEMA” or “OFF” mode

(墌 pg. 33).

•Do not try to use the Video

Echo mode during a Fade-In

or Fade-Out (墌 pg. 24, 26).

18.

•If you want the lighting to

look more natural, set GAIN

UP to “AGC” or “OFF” in

the Menu Screen

(墌 pg. 32).

19.

•Do not try to use the Classic

Film or Strobe mode during

a scene transition

(墌 pg. 24, 26).

20.

•Turn off Sepia or Monotone

before setting White

Balance (墌 pg. 25, 30).

21.

————

22.

————

23.

•Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”

in the Menu Screen

(墌 pg. 34).

24.

•Set “TIME CODE” to “ON”

in the Menu Screen

(墌 pg. 34, 35).

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25.

•In places subject to low

temperature, images

become dark due to the

characteristics of the LCD

monitor. When this

happens, the displayed

colors differ from those that

are actually recorded. This

is not a defect of the

camcorder.

•When the LCD monitor's

fluorescent light reaches the

end of its service life,

images on the LCD monitor

become dark. Consult your

nearest JVC dealer.

26.

•The light used to illuminate

the LCD monitor causes it to

become hot.

27.

•This may occur when the

surface or the edge of the

LCD monitor is pressed.

28.

•Certain Fade/Wipe effects,

certain modes of Program

AE with special effects,

“DIS” and other functions

that cannot be used together

are selected at the same

time.

29.

•The LCD monitor and the

viewfinder are made with

high-precision technology.

However, black spots or

bright spots of light (red,

green or blue) may appear

constantly on the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder.

These spots are not

recorded on the tape. This is

not due to any defect of the

unit. (Effective dots: more

than 99.99 %)

30.

•This is normal.

31.

•The Power Switch is set to

“ ” or “ ”.

25.

•Adjust the brightness and

angle of the LCD monitor

(墌 pg. 14, 15).

26.

•Close the LCD monitor to

turn it off or set the Power

Switch to “OFF”, and let the

unit cool down.

27.

————

28.

•Re-read the sections

covering Fade/Wipe effects,

Program AE with special

effects and “DIS” (墌 pg. 24

– 27, 33).

29.

————

30.

————

31.

•Set the Power Switch to

“ ” (墌 pg. 18).

25.

Images on the LCD

monitor appear dark or

whitish.

26.

The rear of the LCD

monitor is hot.

27.

The indicators and the

image color on the LCD

monitor are not clear.

28.

The LCD monitor or

viewfinder indications

blink.

29.

Colored bright spots

appear all over the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder.

30.

During recording, sound

cannot be heard.

31.

Play, Rewind and Fast-

Forward functions do not

work.

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

32.

The LCD monitor image is

distorted.

33.

Images on the LCD

monitor are jittery.

34.

Blocks of noise appear

during playback, or there is

no playback picture and

the screen becomes blue.

35.

The LCD monitor, the

viewfinder and the lens

have become dirty (ex.

fingerprints).

36.

An unusual mark appears.

37.

An error indication

(E01 — E06) appears.

38.

The charger indicator on

the camcorder does not

light.

39.

When the image is printed

from the printer, a black

bar appears at the bottom

of the screen.

40.

When the camcorder is

connected via the DV

connector, the camcorder

does not operate.

32.

•During playback of the

unrecorded portion, High-

speed Search and still

playback, LCD monitor

indications appear distorted.

This is not a defect.

33.

•The speaker volume is too

great.

34.

————

35.

————

36.

————

37.

•A malfunction of some kind

has occurred. In this case

the camcorder’s functions

become unusable.

38.

•The temperature of the

battery is extremely high/

low.

•Charging is difficult in

places subject to extremely

high/low temperatures.

39.

•This is not a malfunction.

40.

•The DV cable was plugged/

unplugged with power

turned on.

32.

————

33.

•Turn the speaker volume

down (墌 pg. 18).

34.

•Clean the video heads with

an optional cleaning

cassette (墌 pg. 64).

35.

•Wipe them gently with soft

cloth. Wiping strongly can

cause damage (墌 pg. 57).

36.

•Check the section of the

manual that explains LCD

monitor/viewfinder

indications (墌 pg. 60 – 62).

37.

•Remove the power supply

(battery pack, etc.) and wait

a few minutes for the

indication to clear. When it

does, you can resume using

the camcorder.

If the indication remains

even though you repeat the

above two or three times,

please consult your nearest

JVC dealer.

38.

•To protect the battery, it is

recommended to charge it

in places with a temperature

of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to

95°F) (墌 pg. 63).

39.

•By recording with “DIS”

activated (墌 pg. 32) this

can be avoided.

40.

•Turn the camcorder’s power

off and on again, then

operate it.

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21

USER MAINTENANCE

2

3

1

Cassette holder

cover

OPEN/EJECT Switch

PUSH HERE Cassette

holder

Hatch

Cleaning The Camcorder

1

To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft

cloth.

Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it

well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again

with a dry cloth.

2

Press PUSH-OPEN and open the LCD monitor.

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to

damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.

3

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

then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

4

To clean the viewfinder, raise it to the vertical

position. Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in

the direction of the arrow 1.

5

Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at

the bottom of the viewfinder and clean the

interior of the viewfinder with it 2.

6

Close the hatch. Tilt the viewfinder back to the

horizontal position.

NOTES:

●

Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine

or alcohol.

●

Cleaning should be done only after the battery

pack has been removed or other power units have

been disconnected.

●

Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

●

When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth

refer to the cautions of each product.

After Use

1

Turn off the camcorder.

2

Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of

the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover

open until it locks. The cassette holder opens

automatically. Remove the cassette.

3

Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.

•Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes

automatically. Wait until it recedes completely

before closing the cassette holder cover.

4

Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. Slide BAT.

RELEASE 2 and remove the battery pack 3 .

BAT. RELEASE Switch

Remove.

Lens blower

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INDEX

Controls, Connectors And Indicators

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Controls

1Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] ... 墌 pg. 14

2 Diopter Adjustment Control ................... 墌 pg. 9

3 Battery Release Switch [BAT. RELEASE] ... 墌 pg. 7

4•MENU Wheel [+, –, PUSH] ............... 墌 pg. 31

•LCD Monitor BRIGHT

(Brightness) Control [+, –] .................. 墌 pg. 14

5Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ............. 墌 pg. 23

6•Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. 墌 pg. 16

•Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ........ 墌 pg. 18

7•FOCUS Button .................................. 墌 pg. 28

•BLANK SEARCH Button .................... 墌 pg. 19

8•Stop Button [5] ................................. 墌 pg. 18

•NIGHT-ALIVE Button ........................ 墌 pg. 24

9•Rewind Button [

2

] ......................... 墌 pg. 18

•EXPOSURE Button ............................ 墌 pg. 29

0•Play/Pause Button [

4

/6] ................... 墌 pg. 18

•Programme AE Button [P.AE] ............. 墌 pg. 24

!•Fast-Forward Button [

3

] ................. 墌 pg. 18

•BACKLIGHT Button .......................... 墌 pg. 29

@Power Switch [ , , , OFF] ...... 墌 pg. 15

#Recording Start/Stop Button .................. 墌 pg. 14

$Lock Button ......................................... 墌 pg. 15

%Video Light Switch

[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON] ...................... 墌 pg. 16

^OPEN/EJECT Switch ............................. 墌 pg. 11

Connectors

The connectors & to ) are located beneath a cover.

&S-Video Output Connector

[S] ........................................... 墌 pg. 20, 37, 43

*PC (DIGITAL PHOTO) Connector ........ 墌 pg. 48

(J Terminal

[JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)] ..... 墌 pg. 43

Connect to a JLIP-compatible camcorder or VCR

to control it from the computer using the Software.

Connect the editing cable when performing

Random Assemble Editing ............ 墌 pg. 42 – 46

)Audio/Video Output Connector

[AV] ........................................ 墌 pg. 20, 37, 43

qDC Input Connector .......................... 墌 pg. 7, 8

wDigital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT]

(i.Link*) ................................... 墌 pg. 38, 48, 49

* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry

specification and extensions thereof. The logo

is used for products compliant with the i.Link

standard.

Indicators

eTally Lamp ..................................... 墌 pg. 14, 33

rCHARGE Lamp ...................................... 墌 pg. 7

tPower Lamp .................................. 墌 pg. 14, 15

Other Parts

y•Remote Sensor .................................. 墌 pg. 39

•Camera Sensor

Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.

uViewfinder ............................................. 墌 pg. 9

iVideo Light .......................................... 墌 pg. 16

oStereo Microphone .............................. 墌 pg. 47

pShoulder Strap Eyelets ............................ 墌 pg. 9

QGrip Strap .............................................. 墌 pg. 9

WViewfinder Cleaning Hatch .................. 墌 pg. 57

EBattery Pack Mount ............................... 墌 pg. 7

RLCD Monitor ................................. 墌 pg. 14, 15

TSpeaker ............................................... 墌 pg. 18

YStud Hole .............................................. 墌 pg. 9

UTripod Mounting Socket ......................... 墌 pg. 9

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1Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.

(墌 pg. 15)

2•: Appears when Night-Alive is engaged.

(墌 pg. 24)

•: Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to

“AUTO” and the shutter speed is being

automatically adjusted. (墌 pg. 32)

3Appears when the white balance is adjusted.

(墌 pg. 30)

4•“±”: Appears when the exposure is adjusted.

(墌 pg. 29)

•: Appears when backlight compensation is

used. (墌 pg. 29)

5Displays the selected Program AE with special

effects. (墌 pg. 24)

6Appears when the iris is locked. (墌 pg. 29)

7Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) is

engaged. (墌 pg. 32)

8Approximate zoom ratio: Appears during

zooming. (墌 pg. 16)

9Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect.

(墌 pg. 26, 27)

0Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode.

(墌 pg. 33)

!Appears during zooming.

Zoom level indicator (墌 pg. 16)

@Displays the recording mode (SP or LP).

(墌 pg. 12)

#Displays the tape remaining time. (墌 pg. 14)

$•“REC” appears during recording.

•“PAUSE” appears during Record-Standby mode.

(墌 pg. 14)

•“PHOTO” appears when taking a Snapshot.

(墌 pg. 23)

%Rotates while the tape is running. (墌 pg. 14)

^Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to

cut down on noise created by wind. (墌 pg. 33)

&•BRIGHT: Displays the brightness of the LCD

monitor. (墌 pg. 14)

•SOUND: Displays the sound mode for approx.

5 seconds after turning on the

camcorder. (墌 pg. 32)

*Displays the date/time. (墌 pg. 10)

(Appears when the focus is adjusted manually.

(墌 pg. 28)

)Displays the Time Code. (墌 pg. 17, 34)

INDEX

Indications

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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback

1Displays the sound mode. (墌 pg. 35, 36)

2Displays the Blank Search mode. (墌 pg. 19)

3Displays the tape speed. (墌 pg. 12)

4Appears while a tape is running.

4

: Playback

3

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle search

2

: Rewind/Shuttle search

6: Pause

6

4

: Forward slow-motion

1

6: Reverse slow-motion

e: Audio Dubbing

6e : Audio Dubbing Pause

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5Displays the date/time. (墌 pg. 35, 36)

6BRIGHT : Displays the brightness of the LCD

monitor. (墌 pg. 14)

VOLUME : Displays the speaker volume.

(墌 pg. 18)

The level indicator moves.

7Displays the time code. (墌 pg. 35, 36)

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E01 — E06

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD

MODE REMOVE AND

REATTACH BATTERY

Indications Function

Displays the battery remaining power.

Remaining power level: high

Remaining power level: exhausted

As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks.

When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.

Appears when no tape is loaded. (墌 pg. 11)

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

Switch is set to “ ” or “ ”. (墌 pg. 11)

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional

cleaning cassette. (墌 pg. 64)

Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait

more than 1 hour until condensation disappears.

Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button or

SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ”.

Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. (墌 pg. 51)

Appears if a tape in another format is loaded.

●Appears when the date/time is not set. (墌 pg. 10)

●Appears when the built-in clock battery runs out and the previously set

date/time is erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.

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

Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.

(墌 pg. 47)

●Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP

mode. (墌 pg. 47)

●Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit

audio. (墌 pg. 47)

●Appears if A. DUB (e) on the remote control is pressed when the erase

protection tab is set to “SAVE”. (墌 pg. 47)

The error indications (E01 — E06) show what type of malfunction has

occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off

automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few

minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the

camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Warning Indications

TAPE!

TAPE END

SET DATE/TIME!

CHECK TAPE’S ERASE

PROTECTION TAB

HEAD CLEANING

REQUIRED USE

CLEANING CASSETTE

CONDENSATION

OPERATION PAUSED

PLEASE WAIT

DIFFERENT

FORMATTED TAPE

A. DUB ERROR!

<CANNOT DUB

ON A LP RECORDED

TAPE>

<CANNOT DUB

ON A 16BIT

RECORDING>

<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE

PROTECTION TAB>

A. DUB ERROR!

LENS CAP

INDEX

Indications (cont.)

EN63

Video Light

DANGER

䡲The video light can become extremely hot.

Do not touch it either while in operation

or soon after turning it off, otherwise

serious injury may result.

䡲Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case

immediately after using the video light, since it

remains extremely hot for some time.

䡲When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm (11-

13/16”) between the video light and people or objects.

䡲Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

䡲It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC

dealer for replacing the video light.

General Battery Precautions

If the remote control is not functioning even if it is

being operated correctly, the batteries are exhausted.

Replace them with fresh ones.

Use only the following batteries: AAA (R03) size x 2

Please make note of the following rules for battery use.

When misused, the batteries can leak or explode.

1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 39.

2. Do not use any different size of batteries from those

specified.

3. Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction.

4. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they

can leak or explode.

6. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.

7. Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored

for an extended period to avoid battery leakage

which can cause malfunctions.

CAUTIONS

When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the

USA

䡲The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage

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

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER

In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC

wall outlet other than American National Standard C73

series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens

Plug”, as shown.

For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Plug adapter

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:

1. To avoid hazards . . .

... do not burn.

... do not short-circuit the terminals. When

transporting, make sure the provided battery cap

is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is

misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.

... do not modify or disassemble.

... do not expose the battery to temperatures

exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the

battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.

... use only specified chargers.

2. 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 (50°F to 95°F)

Operation ............. 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage ................. –10°C to 30°C (14°F to 86°F)

●

Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20°C

(68°F).

●

The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

Cassettes

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

the following cautions:

1. During use . . .

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

... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes

automatically erases the previously recorded

video and audio signals.

... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly

without allowing the tape to run at all. This

slackens the tape and can result in damage.

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

tape to fingerprints and dust.

Terminals

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2. Store cassettes . . .

... away from heaters or other heat sources.

... out of direct sunlight.

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

or vibration.

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

fields (such as those generated by motors,

transformers or magnets).

... vertically, in their original cases.

LCD Monitor

1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,

DO NOT . . .

... push it strongly or apply any shocks.

... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the

bottom.

2. To prolong service life . . .

... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD

monitor use.

These are not malfunctions:

•While using the camcorder, the surface around the

LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor

may heat up.

•If you leave power on for a long time, the surface

around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

Main Unit

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

... open the camcorder’s chassis.

... disassemble or modify the unit.

... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in

use.

... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to

enter the unit.

... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power

supply while the power is on.

... leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

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

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

cooking stove.

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

... near a television set.

... near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,

etc.).

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

104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)

temperatures.

CAUTIONS

(cont.)

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

... in places of over 50°C (122°F).

... in places where humidity is extremely low (below

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

... in direct sunlight.

... in a closed car in summer.

... near a heater.

4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .

... allow it to become wet.

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

... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during

transportation.

... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects

for long periods.

... expose the lens to direct sunlight.

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

viewfinder.

... swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap

or the grip.

5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:

•No picture during playback.

•Blocks of noise appear during playback.

•During recording, the Head Clog Warning

indicator “ ” appears.

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.

EN65

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number : GR-DVL315U

Trade Name : JVC

Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP.

Address : 1700 Valley Road Wayne,

N. J. 07470

Telephone Number : 973-315–5000

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept

any interference received, including interfer-

ence that may cause undesired operation.

Change or modifications not approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment. This

equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following

measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equip-

ment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

Serious malfunctioning

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 function-

ing 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.

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.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est

conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

66 EN

TERMS

A

AC Adapter ............................................ 墌 pg. 7, 8

Audio Dubbing ........................................ 墌 pg. 47

Auto Date ................................................. 墌 pg. 34

Auto Focus ............................................... 墌 pg. 28

Auto Shut off ...................................... 墌 pg. 14, 18

B

Backlight Compensation ........................... 墌 pg. 29

Battery Low .............................................. 墌 pg. 62

Battery Pack ..................................... 墌 pg. 7, 8, 63

Beep ........................................................ 墌 pg. 33

Blank Search ............................................ 墌 pg. 19

Brighten The LCD Monitor ........................ 墌 pg. 14

C

Channels (Left/Right) ................................. 墌 pg. 36

Charge The Battery Pack ............................. 墌 pg. 7

Cinema .................................................... 墌 pg. 33

Classic Film .............................................. 墌 pg. 25

Clean The Camcorder ............................... 墌 pg. 57

Connections ... 墌 pg. 7, 8, 20, 21, 37, 38, 43, 48, 49

D

Darken The LCD Monitor ......................... 墌 pg. 14

Date/Time Display ........................ 墌 pg. 34, 35, 36

Date/Time Settings .................................... 墌 pg. 10

Demonstration Mode ............................ 墌 pg. 5, 34

Digital Zoom ...................................... 墌 pg. 16, 32

DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) .................... 墌 pg. 32

Diopter Adjustment .................................... 墌 pg. 9

Dubbing ............................................. 墌 pg. 37, 38

E

Erase Protection ........................................ 墌 pg. 11

Exposure Control ...................................... 墌 pg. 29

F

Fade-In/Out ........................................ 墌 pg. 26, 27

Fast-Forward The Tape .............................. 墌 pg. 18

Frame-By-Frame Playback ........................ 墌 pg. 18

G

Gain Up ................................................... 墌 pg. 32

Grip Adjustment ......................................... 墌 pg. 9

I

Icons ................................................ 墌 pg. 32 – 34

Iris ............................................................ 墌 pg. 29

Iris Lock ................................................... 墌 pg. 29

J

Journalistic Shooting ................................. 墌 pg. 15

L

LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications . 墌 pg. 60 – 62

Load A Tape ............................................. 墌 pg. 11

M

Manual Focus ........................................... 墌 pg. 28

Menu Screen, CAMERA ............................ 墌 pg. 32

Menu Screen, DISPLAY ....................... 墌 pg. 34, 35

Menu Screen, MANUAL ..................... 墌 pg. 32, 33

Menu Screen, SYSTEM ................. 墌 pg. 33, 34, 35

Menu Screen, VIDEO ............................... 墌 pg. 35

Monotone ................................................ 墌 pg. 25

Motor Drive Mode .................................... 墌 pg. 23

N

Night-Alive ............................................... 墌 pg. 24

P

Picture Wipe/Dissolve......................... 墌 pg. 26, 27

Playback Zoom ........................................ 墌 pg. 41

Power Switch Position .............................. 墌 pg. 15

Printer ...................................................... 墌 pg. 49

Program AE With Special Effects .......... 墌 pg. 24, 25

Provided Accessories .................................. 墌 pg. 4

R

Random Assemble Editing ................. 墌 pg. 42 – 46

Record-Standby ........................................ 墌 pg. 14

Recording Mode ....................................... 墌 pg. 12

Remote Control ........................................ 墌 pg. 39

Reset ........................................................ 墌 pg. 34

Rewind The Tape ...................................... 墌 pg. 18

S

Self-Recording .......................................... 墌 pg. 15

Sepia ........................................................ 墌 pg. 25

Set Remote Control/VCR Code .................. 墌 pg. 42

Shuttle Search........................................... 墌 pg. 18

Shutter Speed ........................................... 墌 pg. 25

Slow Shutter ............................................. 墌 pg. 25

Snapshot .................................................. 墌 pg. 23

Snapshot Mode ........................................ 墌 pg. 23

Snow ........................................................ 墌 pg. 25

Sound Mode ................................. 墌 pg. 32, 35, 36

Speaker Volume ....................................... 墌 pg. 18

Specifications ........................................... 墌 pg. 67

Sports ....................................................... 墌 pg. 25

Spotlight ................................................... 墌 pg. 25

Squeeze ................................................... 墌 pg. 33

Still Playback ............................................ 墌 pg. 18

Strobe ...................................................... 墌 pg. 25

T

Tally ......................................................... 墌 pg. 33

Tele Macro ............................................... 墌 pg. 33

Time Code .............................. 墌 pg. 17, 34, 35, 36

Tripod Mounting ......................................... 墌 pg. 9

Twilight .................................................... 墌 pg. 25

U

Unload A Tape ......................................... 墌 pg. 11

V

Video Echo ............................................... 墌 pg. 25

Video Light ............................................... 墌 pg. 16

W

White Balance .......................................... 墌 pg. 30

Wide Mode .............................................. 墌 pg. 33

Wind Cut ................................................. 墌 pg. 33

Wipe In/Out ....................................... 墌 pg. 26, 27

Z

Zooming .................................................. 墌 pg. 16

EN67

SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder

For General

Power supply : DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter)

DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)

Power consumption

LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 4.3 W

LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.3 W

Video light : Approx. 3.5 W

Dimensions (W x H x D) : 83 mm x 97 mm x 188 mm (3-5/16" x 3-7/8" x 7-7/16")

(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed down)

Weight : Approx. 590 g (1.3 lbs)

Operating temperature :0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Operating humidity : 35% to 80%

Storage temperature :–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)

Pickup : 1/4" CCD

Lens : F 1.8, f = 3.6 mm to 36 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens

Filter diameter :ø37 mm

LCD monitor : 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system

Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with 0.44" color LCD

Speaker : Monaural

For Digital Video Camera

Format : DV format (SD mode)

Signal format : NTSC standard

Recording/Playback format : Video: Digital component recording

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

48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit)

Cassette : Mini DV cassette

Tape speed : SP: 18.8 mm/s

LP: 12.5 mm/s

Maximum recording time : SP: 80 min.

(using 80 min. cassette) LP: 120 min.

For Connectors

S-Video : Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog

C : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog

AV

Video output :1 V

(

p-p

)

, 75 Ω, analog

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

DV

Output/input : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant

PC (DIGITAL PHOTO) :ø2.5 mm, 3-pole

JLIP :ø3.5 mm, 4-pole

AC Adapter AP-V10U

Power requirement

U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz

Other countries : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Output : DC 11 V , 1 A

Dimensions (W x H x D) : 59 mm x 31 mm x 84 mm (2-3/8" x 1-1/4" x 3-5/16")

Weight : Approx. 130 g (0.29 lbs.)

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject

to change without notice.

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