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JVC
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DVM50

ENGLISH

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cabinet. Retain thi_ information for
tu[ure

INSTRUCTIONS

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Model No.
Serial No.

LYT0372-001 B

•

WARNING:

Dear Customer,
Thank you fol pulchasing this digital video camera.
Befole use, pleaseread the sal_ty infomlation dnd
precautions contained in the following )agesto
ensule safe use of this p_oduct.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

Using This Instruction
Manual
• All majol sections and subsections
are listed in the
Table Of Contents {_° pg. 7).
• Notes appear afte_ most subsections.
Be sure to read
these as well.
• Bdsic and adw_nced teature_A_peration
for easier reference.

are separated

It is recommended
that you...
..... lefel to the Index (_ _r pgs. 69
74) and familiarize
yourself with button locations, etc. bef¢_re use.
..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety
Instructions that idlow. They contain extremely
impoltant infom_ation regarding the sale use of this
product.
You are recommended
to carefufly read the cautions
on pages 75 through 77 before use.

SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS

Warning on lithium cell battery
(for remote control unit)
The battery used in this device may present a fire
or chemical bum hazald if mistreated, Do not
recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F)
or h/ch/e tale,
Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic
(Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use
of another battery may present a usk of fire or
explosion.
• Dispose of used battery pronlptly.
• Keep away from children,
• Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in
file.

NOTES:
• The rating plate (serial nunlber plat_) and safely
caution are on the bc_ttc_nland/or the back of
the main unit.
• The ratfn_ plate (serLil nunlber plate) of the AC
Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
• The rating plate (serial nunlber plate) of Ihe
Docking Stalion is on its bottom.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian K ES-003.
The

lightning

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product's
to constitute

flash

triangle,

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arrowhead

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"dangerous
voltage"
may be of sufficient

a risk of electric

shock

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user

to the

within the
magnitude

Cet ap)aleit num@ique de la classe Best
conforme _t la nolme NMB-003 du Canada.

to persons¸

The e×damatioq point w_th[n an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert file user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instruct]o_Ts in
the titerature accompanying the appliance

The AA V50U AC Power Adaptel/Charger
should be
used with:
AC 120 V,_,,, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada,
ACt t 0 240 V_,_, 50/60 Hz in other countries.
CAUTION
(applies to the AA-VSOU)
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION
(s'applique _ I'AA-VgOU)
POUR EVITER LES CHOCB EEEETRIQUES_
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE
DE
LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.

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
standald. Howevel, live lecording and LCD
monitol7 viewfindel playback are possible
anywhere. Use the BN-V507U/V514U battery
packs and, to recharge them, the provided multivoltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An
appropuate conversion adapter may be
necessaW to accommodate different designs of
AC outlets in diffe,ent countries,)

IMPORTANT
PRODUCT 5. Ventilation
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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SERVICING

1. Accessories

1. Servicing
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a
malked change in performance and you are unable
to lestore normal operation by following tile detailed
procedure in its operating instructions, do not
attempt to service it youlself as opening ol lemoving
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Reier all servicing to qualified service
personnel,

To avoid personal injury:
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket ol tabte. It may fall, causing
serious injury to a chiM or adult, and sedous
damage to the producL
• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, ol table
recommended
by the manufacturer or sold with the
product.
• Use a mounting accessory recommended by the
i_anLffdcturer and follow the malmufactuler's
instructions lor any mounting of timeproduct.
• Do not try to ro[[ a cart with small castels across
thresholds or deep pile carpets.

2. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from tile wall outlet and rel_r
servicing to qualified service pelsonnet under the
following conditions:
a. when the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
2. Product and Cart
PORTABLECARTWARNING b. If tiquid has been spilled, or objects have lallen
Combination
(Symbol
provided
by RETAC}
into the product,
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
A pmctuct and cart
combhmation shouM be
d. If timeproduct does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions, Adjust only
moved with care. Quick
those controls that are coveled by the operating
stops, excessive Iorce, and
instructions as an imploper adjustment of other
uneven sulfaces may cause
controls may lesult in damage and will often
the product and cart
combilmation to ovelturn,
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the ploduct to its normal operation.
3. Water and Moisture
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in
Do not use this product neal
example,
any way.
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laun&y
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
tub, in a wet basement, ol heal a swimming pool and
pedormance
this indicates a need for service.
the like.
4. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points ol short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the product.
5. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer of this product as they may cause
hazards.
6. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the walt outlet befole
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners, Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
7. Heat
The product should be situated away flom heat
sources

such

as rad[atols,

heat

registers,

stoves,

other products (incktding amplifiers) that produce
heat.

3. Replacement Parts
When leplacement palts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manulacturer or have tile same
characteristics as tile original part, Unauthorized
substitutions may result in file electric shock ol other
hazards.
4. Safety Check
Upon completion of any selwce or lepails to this
product, ask tile service technician to perlorm safety
checks to determine that the product is in safe
opel ating condition.

¸ E.5
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS

PROVIDED

ACCESSORIES

Do not point timelens or tile viewfinder direoly into
the sun, This can cause eye injuries, as welt as lead
to the maliunctioning of internal circuitry, There is
also a risk of fhe or electric shock.
CAUTION! Tile following notes conceln possible
physical damage to tile camcorder and to the user.
Whelm carrying, be sure to always attach and use
the provided hand strap, Hold the camcorder firmly
in yoLu hand, with tile stlap securely around youl
wrist. Carrying or holding the camcordel by the
viewfinder and/or the LCD monitol can result in
dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.
Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette
cover. Do not let children operate the camcolder, as
they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury,

• Docking
CU-V501

Station
U

• Remote Control
RM-V713U

Unit

• AC Power
Adapter/Charger
AA-V50U

• Battery Pack
BN-VSO7U

Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces.
It could tip over, causing serious damage to the
camcorder.
CAUTION! Attaching the camcordel to the Docking
Station with cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, Editing,
DC, etc.) connected, then leaving it on top of the TV
is not lecommended, as tripping on the cables will
cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.

• Audio/Video Cable

• DC Cord

• Editing Cable

• Audio Cable (for
connection of an
optional externaJ
microphone)

Mini

NTSC

• Cleaning Cloth
• PC Connection Cable

• This camcorder

is designed

exclusively

for

the di gitalu_video:, cassette. Onl.y cassettes..
marked
I]_ can be used with this unit.
Before recordh_g an important scene...
.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini
DV mark MHI]_r,
.... r_member that this camcordel is not compatible
with othel digital video fom_ats,
.... r_member that this camcordel is intended fol
private consumer use only, Any commercial use
without proper permission is prohibited, (Even iF
you recold an event such as a show, periormance or exhibition [ol pelsonal enjoyment, it is
strongly recommended that you obtain permission beiorehand,)

• ILIP Cable
• CD-ROM
The CD ROM contains
the following 5
software programs:
•JLIPVideo Capture
•JLIPVideo Producer
Presto!
•Mr. Photo
•PhotoAIbum
•ImageFolio

• Lithium Battery
CR2025
(for remote
control unit)

The digital camcorder converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for lecolding.
A video signal is composed of a Mminance signal (Y) and color signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals are
identified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analog to Digital) converter
samples tile Y signal at 13.5 MHz, and R-Y and B-Y at 3.375 MHz, and changes them to an 8-bit quantum
signal.
Sound sampled
a 12-bit signal

at 48 kHz is changed to a 16-bit quantum

signal, and sound sampled at 32 kHz is converted

NOTE:
The data recc_rded on a lape is digilal, but the output of this camcorder is analog.
VIDEO

Lens

[

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LuminanceSignal(Y)

conversion
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Recordingby

A/D

helical

convergior_

Chromlnance

(C)

Chromatic

A,D

Analysis
LF

A/D

Signa[
compression
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r°ta|irtghea_
-- scan

conversion

AUDIO

Color Difference

Signal (RY)
con'gersior_

This camcorder separates the data into blocks, writing one block of each data type on each tlack of the tape.

Tape dkectlon

Sub-CodeArea
Video

Area

Audio

Area
ITI Area

Head tracking

_
1

dir e_iol

1Olracks/frame

la) Sub-Code

Area

The Time Code and Date/Time

data are

written here, separate from the video data.
This enables you to display the date and
time during playback, even if they were
not displayed while recording.

Video

Area

The digital video signal is recorded

here.

Audio Area
The digital audio signal is recorded

here.

t01 ITI (Insert and Tracking
Information)
Area
Insert editing and post_recording editing
tracking signals are recorded here.

Power .........................................................................................................................

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

Loadiag/UnloadlaB A Cassette ..........................................................................................

Recordla9 Mode Setting ..................................................................................................

Grip Adjustment ...........................................................................................................

Viewfiader Adjustment...................................................................................................

TripodMounting ...........................................................................................................

Operation Mode ...........................................................................................................

BasicRecording
............................................................................................................
Advanced
Features........................................................................................................

16
22

r_A|YI_Te_I

PP_BI _]

BasicPlayback.............................................................................................................
Advanced
Features........................................................................................................

42
44

BasicConnections
..........................................................................................................
Advanced
Connections
....................................................................................................

46
48

TapeDubbing...............................................................................................................
DigitalDubbing............................................................................................................

50
51

RandomAssemble
Editing................................................................................................
ForMoreAccurateEditla9 ...............................................................................................
AudioDabbla9 .............................................................................................................

56
60
62

DockingStation............................................................................................................
Controls,Connectors
AndIndicators
....................................................................................
Indications
..................................................................................................................
Terms........................................................................................................................

69
70
72
74

Power

CHARGING

This camcotdeFs 2 way powel supply system lets
you choose the most appropriate
source of power.

THE BATTERY PACK

SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER
Make sure you unplug the camcordeFs DC cord from the
AC Power Adapted/Charger.
Hug the AC Adapte_JCharger's power cord into an AC
outlet. The powe_ lamp comes on.

NOTES:
• No tLm_ion is avaibbfu withoutpowe_ Sul,p_
• Use only _poc_ed/_wer
su_/y.
• Do not usep_vldedpowersupply
units with other
equipmc'n[.

ATTACH BATTERY/BATTERIES
Attach the battely pack while making sure its temlin,d
side @ is in contact with the indicator side of the battely
pack mount on the AC Power Adapte_/Cha_gen

To AC outlet
_.

Power cord

• The Charger [ndicato111 or 2) begins blinking to indkate
( barging has started

Battery pack

CONFIRM

STATUS

Adapter/Charger

When the charger indicator
charging is finished.

AC Power

• 11two batteries a_e attached to the charger, they wiH be
(barged in the order that they were attached

stops blinking

but stays lit,

DETACH BATTERY/BATTERIES
Slide the battery or batteries in the opposite dilection
the auow and lift off. Remembe_ to unplug the AC
Adapte_/Chdlgel's
powe_ co_d flora dn AC outlet.

Power lamp
DC OUT terminal

Charging
Charger indicator 2

time

Battery pack _

V507U
BN V514U

Japprox
approx

ONE

] hrs.
hr _0 rain.
_

TWO

approx

_ hrs.
t_hrs.

NOTES:
• Pr_tom_ ch_gint4 whc'_c' thr_ tempc,_atu_r_g between 1O" and 30°C (50% and 86 °F). 20 ° to 25 °(" (_8°f _u 77%) is the ideal
l_,mperalure range _r cha_ging. It thr, m_vlronmc'nt g too cold, d_a_gthg map be in_mplc'lc'.
• _a_ging th_es noted above are _ fully discharged batterp paclc
• ('harg_ng {ime va_s a(x_rding to the amblen{ tenlperatul_ and the s_tus of the battely pack.
• Fo avoid thl_rfurence wi[l_ lecepfion, du nol u_c' the AC Powel Adap{r_l/Ch_rger near a ladio.
• ffyou connect _e _x_mcorder% DC _rd _ {he a_ptel
dtiHng ha{rely _halgln_ power is supplied to the _lnlcordel
and
cha;gthg slops.
• Since the AC"Power Adapl_r/(halgc'l
prol_s_es c,le_tricilp inlr_mHIy, it b_x)mes warm during use. By suit' lo u_c' it only in
weJl-vc'nliJat_) areas.
• Whc'n cha_g_ng the, baize'O, pa_k for the, thst th_ or afler a long stoppage'pvriod, the, d_a_D,r thdicato_ may not lighl. In this
_asr_ _c'movc' thr_ baltm7 pack f_m the AC Power Adaplc'_/Chargvr, thc'n [_y _ha_g_ng again.
• ffthr_ batl_ry o_ratlun tim_ remains exllc,mvly short r_vc,nallot having bc_n tufty chalged, the baHery is woln out and nc_d_
tO b_' i ep/_

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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.

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder
temperatures.

WARNING!
Do not allow the ballery or its terminals to come
in contact with metals, as this can restlh hi a short circuit and
possibly start a fire.
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batterles
Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power
capacity. However, when one is exposed to toM 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 _ocket 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 shouM not affect performance.
fdf

you're usin_ a heating pad, make
not come in dkect contact with it.)

sure the battery

pack does

EN9
USING

THE BATTERY PACK

Insert the tem_inal end _ of file battery pack into the
battery pack mount, then fimlly push the end _2)of
tile battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it
locks into place as shown in the illustration.
TTACH BATTERY PACK
• If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position,
a maffunction may occur.

To Detach The Battery Pack;..
.... while s[kling down BATT. RELEASE,detach it,

NOTES:

-- Switch
ATT. RELEASE

• Continuous shooting is possible when lhe lemperature is to
approx. 20°C/68 T.
• However, continuous shooting capability is reduced
significantly under tile lbttowing conditions:
• The temperature is below 10°C/50°£
• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.
• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.
Before extended use, it is reconlnlended lhal you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting lime.

AI"rENTION:
Before detaching the power source,
make sure that the camcorder's
power
is turned off. Failure to do so carl result
in a camcorder
maffunction.

To AC outlel

Power cord

Approximate

recording

Ratlerypack

time

LCD
monitoroffon/
Viewfinder

LCD monitor off/
Viewfinder on

BN V507U

55 rain.

65 rain

BN V514U

115 rain.

130 rain.

BN V856U

7 hrs. _0 rain.

8 hrs. 30 rain.

INFORMATION:
VU- V855KIT is a set composed of the BN_V856U ballery
pack and AA_ V80U AC Power Adapter/Charge_
Ago read flmroughty the VU_V856KIT's instruction

AC Power
Adapter/
Charger
AA-V50U

manuals.

It is impossibt# to charge the BN-V856U ballery pack
using the provided AC Power Adapter/Charge_ Use the
optional AA- V80U AC Power Adapter/Chargec

USING AC POWER
Use the AC Power Adapter/Chalger
the illust, ation).

(connect as shown in

NOTES:
• Tile provided A_'"Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range fron! t 10 V
to 240 V.
• For other

To battery
pack mount

notes, E!

pg. 8.

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Date/11meSettings
Date and time will automatically be recorded on tape at
aletimes. It is your choi(e to display it or not during
playback (_7 pg. 45).
SELECT OPERATION

MODE

Set the Operation Switch to "[M ", Then, set the
Powel Switch to "_"
or "5S" while plessing
down the Lock Button, ()pen the LCD monitol fully
ol pull out the viewfinder fully,
• The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is
turned On.
ACCESS

RECORDING

hess MENU/SET. The Recolding Menu appeals.
ACCESS
er lamp

MENU/SET

Dial

Power

ACCESS DATE/TIME
MENU
Move the highlight bar to "TO DATE/TIME MENU"
by rotating MENU/SET. hess it and the Date/Time
Menu appears.

Switch

Display

R,_ording

MODE

Move the highlight bar to "TO MODE MENU" by
rotating MENU/SET. Press it and the Mode Menu
appears.

INPUT

DATE AND

TIME

Move the highlight bar to "DAT_IME"
by ,otating
MENU/SET, Press it and "month" is highlighted and
begins blinking.
Rotating MENU/SET, input the month. Press it. Repeat
the procedure to input the (lay, year, houl and minute.
• hess MENU/SET twice when the highlight bar is set
to "RETURN" to exit,

Mode

Regarding
Built-inClock's
Rechargeable
UthiumBattery
To store the date/time in memory, the clock's rechargeable
lithium battely is integrated in the camcolder. While the
camcorder is connected to an AC outlet using the AC Powel
Adaptel/Charger, or while the battery pack attached to the
camcorder continues to supply power to the camcorder, the
clock's rechargeabte lithium battery is always charge(L
However, if the camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months,
the clock lithium battery will become discharged and the
date/time stored in memory will be lost, When this occurs,
first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC
Power Adapter/Charger for over 24 hours to chaise the
clock's rechargeable lithium battery. Then peffoml the date/
time setting before using the camco_der.
It is also possible to use the camcordel without the (late/
time setting.

NOTE:
Even if you select "DATE/TIME" if Ihe paramel_r is not highlighted the camcordPr'_ internal clock rontinues to
operate. Once you move fhe highlight bar to the first data/time parameter finonfit), file dock stops. When you
finish setting tile minute and press MENU/SET, the date and Ifme b_gfn operalfon from the dal_ and If me you
just set.

E,1 1
Ca se,,e
.o,de

L0ading/Unl0ading
A Cassette
The camco_del needs to be poweled up to load or eject a
cassette.

OPEN
Make
window
facing

sure the

CASSETTE

COVER

S]ide OPEN/EJECT in timedilection ot the alrow then
swing the covel open until it locks. The homer opens

side is
out.

automatically.
• DO

Not

touch

_.
internal

con_pol2el2tS,

INSERT/REMOVE

TAPE

Insert or remove a tape and press "PUSH HERE" to
close the cassette holder,
PUSH

HERE

OPEN/EJECT Swilch

Erase protection
switch *

Cassette

cover

• Once the cassette hoMer is closed, it lecedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely
before closing the cassette cover.
• When the battery's charge is low, you may not be
able to close the cover. Do not apply force. Replace
the battery with a lully charged one before
continuing.
CLOSE

* To Protect Valuable Recordings...
.... slide the erase protection switch on time
back of the tape in the direction of "SAVE".
This prevents this tape flom being recorded
over. If you decide later that you do want
to retold on this tape, slide the switch back
to "REC" befole loading the tape.

CASSETTE

COVER

Close the cassette cover firmly until it locks into
place.
Approximate

recording

time
Recording

mode

Tape
SP

DVM

30 min.

45 min.

DVM

60 min.

90 min.

NOTES:
• It takes a few seconds for the cassett_ holder to open. Do not apply force.
• If you wail a few seconds and Ihe cassetle holder does not open, close tile casselte cover and Iry again. If the
cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off then on again.
• If the lape does not toad properly, open tile cassell_ cover fully and remove the cassette. A t_w minutes laler,
insert it again.
• When the camcorder is suddenly moved fronl a coldptace lo a wann environment; wait a short time b_fore
openin_ the covell
• Closing the cassette cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage lo tile camcorde_
• Even when tile camcorder is switched off, a cassett_ can be loaded or unloade_L After tile ca_selte holder is
dosed with tile canlcorder switched oft_ however, it may nol recede. It is recomn!ended to turn tile power on
betbre loading or unloading.
• When resuming recording, once you open lhe cassette cover a blank porlion will be recorded on Ihe tape or
a previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of whether tile casselte holder came
out or noL Seepage 21 for intbrmatkm about recording from the middle of a tape.

u._
k_

] 2EN
Recording
ModeSetting
Set depending

on youl prefelence.

SELECT OPERATION

MODE

Set the Operation Switch to "_ ". Then, set the Powel
Switch to "_"
ol "5S" while pressing down tile
Lock Button, Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out
the viewfinder fully.
• The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is
turned o11.
ACCESS

RECORDING

hess MENU/SET. The Recording Menu appears.
ACCESS

MODE

Move the highlight bar to "TO MODE MENU" by
rotating MENU/SET. Press it and the Mode Menu
appears.
er lamp
SET RECORDING
MENU/SET Dial

Power Switch

Display
R,_ording Menu

MODE

First move the highlight bar to "RE{" MODE" by
rotating MENU/SET, Press it and the palametel "SP'
ol "LP" is highlighted. Select "SP" or "LP" by rotating
MENU/SET, Press it twice to exit from the Recording
Menu,
• Audio Dubbing
the LP mode.

is impossible

on a tape recorded

• "LP" (Long Play) is more economical,
1,5 times the recording time.

providing

NOTES:

Mode Menu

Recording mode indicator

• Iflhe recording n!ode is switched during recoMh_g, lhe
playback picture will be blurred at lbe switd_ing point:
• It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode
on tbis camcorder be played back on lhis canlcorder.
• During playback of a tape recorded on another
camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may l;e
n!onlenlar)/ pauses in lhe sound.

EN13
START/STOP Button
Power Zoom Lever

GripAdjustment
EXPAND

LOOP

Separate the Velcro strip.
INSERT

HAND

Passyour right hand through tile loop and glasp the
grip.
ADJUST

STRAP

LENGTH

Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily
opoate START/STOP and Power Zoom Lever.
Refasten the Vdcro strip,

NOTE:

When carrying the camcord_r insMe a bag, etc., the grip
l;_tt's metal buckle may damage the camcorde_ It is
reconlmend_d that you place it inside the V_luo strip.

ViewfinderAdjustment
SELECT OPERATION
MODE
Set the Power Switch to "_"
or "5S" while
p,essing down the Lock Button.
POSITION

VIEWFINDER

Pull out the viewfindo
• The polo
tLirned

ADJUST

fully.

lamp comes on and the camcorder is

o11,

DIOPTER

Slide the Diopter Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfindo are clearly focused.

14 .
TripodMounting
D

Alignthe
tile tripod with the camera's
LIGN screw
AND onTIGHTEN
mounting socket. Then tighten the screw.

CAUTION:
When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend
its Iegs fully to stabilize the camcorder. To
prevent damage to the unit caused by falling
over, do not use a smaII sized tripod.

N15
To turn on the camcorder,

first set the Power

Switch to any operation mode except "OFF",
then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the
LCD monitor.
When setting the Power Switch,
press and hold the Lock Button.

OperationMode
Turning the Power Swit(h and Opelation Switch allows
you to choose the appropriate operation mode among the
following table:
Power Switch/
Operation
Switch Position

Function

Suitable for standald

Allows you to record in 5 second
clips to kee I) the action moving.
Enables shooting in Manual
mode, However, Focus and
Exposure are the same as in the
FutI Auto mode, and it is not
possiMe to change menu settings
using the MENU/SET Dial.

_oack:

Allows you to play back a
recording, ;/pg,
42 49.

OFF

Allows you to switch off the
camcorder. After setting to this
position, Manual Focus and
Exposure (ontrol ale automatically reset to "AUTO".

Full Auto:
13

Allows you to record using NO
speciat effects or manual
adjustments. Suitable for standald

_
•.=

•

Lock Bulton

5P
_"
er lamp

Operation Switch

Power

Switch

_=
"_
According to the Operation
Switch position
you have selected, "F.AUTO"
or "MANUAL"
appears in the upper left corner.

Manual:
_

When

set to "D"

_.
©

When,
whoo,.o o.er
Swilch

is set to _'5S" t

"MANUAL" blinks.)

If the Power Switch is set to
indications do not appear.

lecolding.

5 second
recording
mode:
55

, these

recording,
Allows you to set vauous
recording functions using the
Menus, If you want more creative
capabilities than Fult Auto
recording, try this mode.

] 6EN
NOTE:
You should already have per_mled tile procedures listed
below. If not, do so before continuing.
• Power (_-s pg, 8)
• Recording Mode S_l_ing ([_7 pg. 72)
• Grip Adjustnlenl (_._ pg, 17)
• Viewfind_r Adjustment (El pg. 17)

Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the anow then
swing the covel open until it locks, The holdel opens
automatica][y.
Insert a tape and press "PUSH HERE" to close the
cassette holder.
I

Powerlamp

START/STOP

Operaliel

Button

Switch

Power Switch

A cassette
CASSETTE
• OAD
Once the
holder is closed, it lecedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely
before closing the cassette covel.

ShootingWhileWatchingTheViewfinder
ENTER RECORD-STANDBY
MODE
Make sure the LCD monitor is dosed and Io(ked. Set
the Opeiation Switch to "_"
or "_". Then, set the
Powel Switch to " _
" while pressing down the
Lock Button. Pull out the viewfinder fully.
• The tens covel opens, the powel lamp lights and the
camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.
• The scene you are aimed at appeals on the
viewfinder screen, with the wold "PAUSE"
supeumposed upon it.

Tally[amp
(lightswhile
recording is
in progress)

START SHOOTING
hess START/STOP.
' _i_.' appears in the viewfindel
in progless,

while lecording is

EN1T
g

hess START/STOP agah_to stop recordh/g,
STOP RECORDING
• The camcolder re-enters the Record-Standby mode,

NOTES:
• The image will not appear simuhaneousty in the LCD
nlonitor and lhe viewfinder No inlage appears on lhe
LCD monitor when tile vi_wfinder is pug_d out: It is not
possibl_ lo shoot usitlg both LCD monitor and
viewfind_r

START/STOP

Tape

remaining

Button

lime

indicator

[
3 min
2 min
/Blir_king)
I rain
(Blinking)

1
0 rain
(Blinking)

• The casselle holder cannot be opened unless a power
supply is allached.
• There may _ a d_lay after you open lhe cassett_ cover
until the holder opens, Do not use force.
• The indicated lape remah_ing time g approximale.
• The time required lo calculate and to display the
remaining tape lenglh, and the accuracy of the catcutalion, may vary according lo lhe lype of lape used,
TAPE END appears when he ape reaches i s end, and
lhe power goes off automatically if left in lhis condition
for 5 minutes, "TAPE END" at_o appears when a ca_selle
whose tape is already at its end is load_d,
• Iflhe Record-Standby mod_ continues for 5 minutes, tile
camcorder_ power shuts off autonlafically. To turn lhe
canlcorder on again, push ba_-kand pull out the
vi_wfind_r again or close and re-open lhe LCD n!onilor
• When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes
on the tap_, lhe time cod_ is interrupled and errors may
occur when editing the tape. Continue recording from
where you stop so that there are no gaps by fogowing
"Recording from the middle of a lape " (_ ? pg. 21),
• During recording, sound is not heard from tile speaker If
you want to hear the sound, connect optional headphones lo tile headphones connector The sound
w>lunle at thg poinl is the same as lhe level it was
adjusted during playback.
• To lurn the tagy lamp offduring recording) refer Io
pgs. 28 and 3(L

Shooting
WhileWatching
TheLCDMonitor
Before the following steps, perform step 1 (L-! pg. 16).
ENTER

RECORD-STANDBY

MODE

Make sule the viewfinder is pushed back in, Set the
Operation Switch to "Q" or "[] ". Then, set tile
Power Switch to "_"
while pressing down the
Lock Button,
Open tile LCD monitor fully,
• The lens cover opens, the power lamp lights and the
camcolder enters the Recold-Standby mode,
• The scene you are aimed at appears in the LCD
monitor, with the wold "PAUSE" superimposed
upon it.
START

SHOOTING

Tilt the LCD monitol upward/downwind for best
viewabitity (L-! pg, 19) and press START/STOP,
• "_"
appems in the LCD monitor while recording
is in progress.
STOP
D
•

• The camcorder

Button

Operation

Switch

Tally lamp
(lights while
r_.-cording
is
in progress)

re-enters the Record4tandby

•

NOTES:

•

• When you use the LED monitor outdoors in direct

Powerlamp

START/STOP

RECORDING

Press START/STOP again to stop lecolding.

Power Switch

mode.

sunlight; the LCD nlonitor may be difficult to see. If this
happens, we recolnnlend Ihal you use the viewfind_r
([:7 pg. 16).
• To turn the tally lamp offduring recording, refer Io
pgs. 28 and30.
• For olher notes, refPr to pg. t 7.

E,]9
Journalistic
Shooting
In some situations diffelent angles of shooting may be
required fol more dramatic results,

Make sure the LCD monik_r is fully ol)en.
TILT LCD MONITOR
Tilt the LCD monik_r in the most convenient
direction.
OPEN LCD MONITOR
• The LCD monilol can iotate almost full circle (270°:
90 ° downward, 180 ° upward).

Self-Recording
You can shoot yourself while viewing youl own linage in
the LCD monitor.
TILT LCD MONITOR
UPWARD
Open the L(D monitor and tilt it upward k_ 180
degrees so that it faces forward,
START

RECORDING

Point timetens toward the subject (you. self when serfrecording) and start recording.
• During Serf-Recording, the "Tape Running"
indicator and warning indications (_ pg, 72, 73)
are the only ones that are shown; they appear
reversed in the display as they would when viewing
a mirrob but are not leversed in the recoreling,
Self-Recording

NOTE:
Tile tape remaining indicator _es not appear during SelfRecordh_g. However, when tile remaining time reaches 2
minutes, Ihe indicator appears showing lhe remainin_
time: ._,:___r_
(blinking_ "_: I'_ (btinking_ "_
(blinking)

BrightnessControl
You can adjust the brightness of the display by rotating
MENU/SET,
MENU/SIT Dial

Rotate MENU/SET until the blightness indicatol moves
and the display reaches its applopriate blightness.
_

• Timeblightness
indication appeals on the display.
DJUST BRIGHTNESS
• If the viewfinder is pulled out, it is also possible to
adjust its brightness.

20
FEATURE:

Zooming

PURPOSE:
To p,oduce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous
change in image magnification.
OPERATION:
Zoom In
Slide the Powe, Zoom Lever towards "T",
Zoom Out
Siide the Powe, Zoom Lever towards "W",
• The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the
quickel the zoom action.

Zoom display

NOTES:

Digital

IOX (optical)

Approximate

Power

Zoom

zoom

magnification oft_red by optfcal zoom.
• Zoom magnification of over IOX is done througb
Digital image processing, and is d_ei_fore called
Digital Zoom.
• During Digital zoonl, the quality of inlage may

Lever

suffeL

• Digital zoom cannot be used while fundions done
Ihrough Digital image processing (Picture Wipe/
Dgsolve tbnction, _-y' pg. 32, Video E(ho,
'£: pg. 3_, elf,) are activate_L
• Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to die
subject) g possible when tile Power Zoom Lever is
set all the way to "W". Also see "TELE MACRO" in
Ihe System Menu on page 30.

L
Operation

Switch

ralio

• Focusing may become unstabl_ during Zooming. In
Ibis case, set tile zoom whil_ in Record-Standby,
lock tile tbcus by using tile manual tbcus
([:_ pg: 37), then zoom in or out in Record mode.
• In Full Auto nlod_ (when d_eOperatfon Switch is
set to "Q % zoom magnification of up to 40X is
possible. In Manual mod_ (when the Operation
Switch is set to "_ % zooming is possible to a
maximunl of 200X or can be switched to 10X

Power

Switch

EN2]
NOTE:RecordingFromTheMiddleOf A Tape
TimeCode
During recording, a time code is lecolded on the tape. This code is to confiml the location of the recorded
scene on the tape during playback.
If lecolding starts flom a blank portion, the thne code begins counting irom "00:00:00"
(min_.tte:second:frameL If recolding starts from the end of a previously lecolded scene, the time code
continues from the lasttime code numbel.
To perform Random Assemble Editing (L'T pg. 56 61), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank
portion is lecolded partway through the tape, tile time code is inten upted. When recording is lesumed, the
time code starts counting up again from "00:00:00'% This means tile camcorder may lecold the same time
codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To plevent leaving a blank portion on a tape,
perform the plocedure in "Recording From The Middle of A Tape" (see below) in the following cases;
• After playing back the recolded tape, when you
shoot again.

Display

• When powel shuts off during shooting.
• When a tape is lemoved and re-inselted during
shooting.
• When shooting using a paltially recorded tape.
• When shooting on a blank poltion located
partway through the tape.
• When shooting again aftel aheady shooting a
scene and opening/closing the cassette cover.

Time codeisdisplayed
during

playback.

(30 frames= 1 second)

Recording
h0m TheMiddleOf ATape
1. Play back a tape to find the spot at whkh you want to stalt r_cording, then engage the Still Playback
mode (E7 pg. 43).
2. Set the Operation Switch to ,,rl ,, or "[_ '%Then, set the Power Switch to "_"
or "5S" while
plessing down the Lock Button and start lecolding.

NOTES:
• The Time Code cannot be reseL
• During fast4brwarding

and rewinding,

time code indication does not move smoothly.

When blank portion is recorded on a tape
Time code

Time

code

Time code

00:00:00

05:43:21

00:00:00

Tape
Shootingstartpoint

Proper

Shootingstoppoint

Shootingstart point

recording

Time code

Time

code

Time code

00:00:00

05:43:21

05:44:00

Tape

Shootingstartpoint

A
Shootingstart point

22EN
Displaying
TheDateAnd.timeDuring
Recording
When the Operation Switch is se[ to "[] ", you can choose
whethel to display the date and time during recording or
not. You must first set the date and time ("Date/Time
Settings", _,_' pg, 10). Set "DISPLAY" to "ON" in the Date/
Time Menu. The Date/Time is always displayed when the
Operaton Switch is set to "rl ,,.
SELECT OPERATION

MODE

Set the Operation Switch to "_ ", Then, set the
Powel Switch to "_"
or "5S" while plessing
down the Lock Button,

LockButton

ACCESS

RECORDING

hess MENU/SET. The Recolding Menu appeals.
ACCESS
er lamp

MENU/SET Dial

MODE

Move the highlight bar to "TO MODE MENU" by
rotating MENU/SET. Press it and the Mode Menu
appears.

Power Switch

ACCESS DATE/TIME
MENU
Move the highlight bar to "TO DATE/TIME MENU"
by rotating MENU/SET. hess it and the Date/Time
Menu appears.

Disp]ay

SELECTFUNCTION
Move the highlight bar to "DISPLAY" by rotating
MENU/SET, then press it.
SET FUNCTION

PARAMETERS

Cycle through the awdlable settings of the se]ected
ful_ctions by rotating MENU/SET and stop when the
one you want is dispDyed. Then pless it and the
highlight bar autolnaticaliy moves to "RETURN".

41Mode Menu

RECORDING

hess MENU/SET twke.
menu disappears.

MENU
Selection is compiete

and the

NOTES:

4!-

• Connect the camcorder to a TV and set "ON SCREEN"
to "ON" in the Da_e_ime M_nu. Tile display appears on
the connected TV.
• Even if "ON SCREEN" g sel to "ON'; tile indications are
renloved fren! the TV if "INDICATION" is set to "OFF"
_

p_: 23).

liiiiiliiii i!:lii!ii:!iii!iii
¸E,23
LCDMonitor/Viewfinder
Indications
You car/make file LCD monitor/Viewfinder
appear/disappeal.
SELECT OPERATION

Operation

indications

MODE

Set the Operation Switch to "[M ". Then, set the
Powel Switch to " _
" or "5S" while plessing
down the Lock Button,

Switch
O0 01

ACCESS

RECORDING

hess MENU/SET. The Recording Menu appears.
ACCESS

MODE

Move the highlight bal to "TO MODE MENU" by
rotating MENU/SET. Press it and the Mode Menu
appears.

ACCESS DATE/TIME
MENU
Move the highlight bal to "TO DATE/TIME MENU"
by rotating MENU/SET. Press it and the Date/Time
Menu appears.

MENU/SET

Dial

SELECT FUNCTION

Power Switch

Move the highlight bal to "INDICATION"
MENU/SET, then press it,
Display

SET FUNCTION

[[[[[[

recording Menu

PARAMETERS

Cycle through the aw_i_able settings of the selected
functions by rotating MENU/SET and stop when the
one you want is dispDyed.
OFF: To make the indications disappear.
ON: To make the indications appeal.
Then press it and the highlight bal automatically
moves to "RETURN".
CLOSE

Mode

by rotating

RECORDING

hess MENU/SET twice. Selection is complete and the
menu disappears.

NOTES:
• It is impossible to make the tape running indirator
"P*_" and wami_gs el_. disappear from the LCD
nlonitor or lhe vi_wfinde_ For tile indications lhat can
Date/Time

be renlowd, c'T_p_: 72.
• If "INDICATION" is set in lhe Dale/Time Menu,
"INDICATION" in tile Playback Menu will also be set to
lhe same setth_ (_ / p_. 45).

Operation

_)-

Switch

start/stop Button

.A
PowerSwitch
1 o

Power

lamp

Scene(5-secondrecording)
Recold a vacation ol an important event in 5 second clips
to keep the action moving.
SELECT OPERATION

MODE

Set the Operation Switch to "Q" ol "_", then set
the Powel Switch to "55" while pressing down the
Lock Button. Pull out the viewfinder lully or open the
LCD monitol fully.
• "5S MODE" appears.
ENGAGE

5S MODE

hess START/STOP. The tally lamp lights and beep
sounds to indicate the start of recording, and alter 5
seconds the camcordel entels Record-Standby
mode,
• If you press START/STOP again within 5 seconds
after recording starts, Retold-Standby
mode is not
engaged.
• If you pless and hoM START/STOP, lecolding
continues until START/STOP is leleased.

Lock Button
SNAPSHOT Button

END SS MODE
Set the Power Switch to "_"

or "OFF".

Display

To Take A Snapshot In The 5-Second Recording Mode...
.... instead of pressing START/STOP in step 2, press
SNAPSHOT MODE as nlany times as necessary until
the desired snapshot indicator is displayed, then press
SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 5 second still
(E! pg. 26). When "SCENE" is set to "ANIfvk"
(L:__ pg. 28, 30) this function is not available.
_

After 5 sec.

NOTES:
R,_ord-Standby

• When "SCENE" g set to "ANIM." in the System Menu,
the 5-second recording mod_ is not available. Anima_
tion recording of a l/J-second clip is laken instead
_
fag.28, 30).
• While the 5-second recording mode is activated, Fade/
Wipe effects _ fag. 33) and Program AE with special
effects _ lag. 35) cannot be performe_L However,
when "SCENE" g set to "5SD" in the System Menu
(_ fag. 30), lhe Dissolve tPnction is avaiLibte (_ee
betow£
Dissolves during 5 second recording mode
Set "SCENE" to "5SD" in the System Menu (_ pg. 28, 30).
"5SD MODE" appears in step 1. Retold one 5-second
clip, and the image at the end of the clip is stored. If you
recold the next clip within 5 nlinutes, the previous scene
dissolves as the new scene appears.
• If you turn the powel off, the stored image will be lost.

Ii
Dissolvesduring 5 s,wondrecording mode

EN2 5
Operation

Self-Timer

Switch

START/STOPButton

MENU/SETDial

Once the camcorder is see the camcorder opelatOl calm
become part of tile scene in a more natural way, adding
the final touch to a memolable pictule.
SELECT OPERATION

MODE

Set the Operation Switch to "[M ". Then, set the
Powel Switch to "_"
while pressing down the
Lock Button. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the
LCD monitor fully.
• You can tilt timeLCD monitol upward to 180
degrees so that it faces folward and view yourself
while self-recording with the viewfindel pushed
back.
Lock Button

ACCESS RECORDING MENU
Power Switch

Display

Pless MENU/SET. The Recording Menu appears.

ACCESS MODE MENU
Recording

Move timehighlight bal to "TO MODE MENU" by
rotating MENU/SET. Press it. The Mode Menu
appears.
SET SELF-TIMER

41Mode Menu

Move the highlight bal to "SELF-TIMER" by rotating
MENU/SET. Press it and the parameter is highlighted.
Rotate MENU/SET until "ON" appears, hess it twice
to exit from the Recording Menu.
ENGAGE
SELF-TIMER
PressSTART/STOP,

MODE

• After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and recold ing
starts.
STOP SELF-TIMER
PressSTART/STOP.
• The camcolder
END
Self-Timer
indication
_

re-enters

SELF-TIMER

Record-Standby

mode.

RECORDING

Set the Operation Switch to "O" or set the Powel
Switch to "OFF". "SELF-TIMER" is automatically set
back to "OFF".

After 15 sec.
During recording

When

RECORDING

To Take A Snapshot In The Self-Timer Mode...
.... in step 5, pless SNAPSHOT
instead of START/STOP.
After that, the camcorder
enters the Recoid-Standby
mo(le.

STArT/STOP

is pressed,

the

taffy

Beginsbllnklng
(SeK-Timer

starts)

--_

Blinksquickly
_
(Se[f-T]mershooting starts sooN}

Stopsblinking
and staysoft
(Self-Timer

b[ shooting

After approx. 15 sec.

starts)

en ..............................................................................
ii
Snapshot
Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a
snapshot,

several

SNAPSHOT
Operation

then_

MODE

ill

succession.

SI:LECTION

Switch

SELECT OPERATION

MODE

Set the Operation Switch to "Q" ol "_", Then, set
the Powel Switch to "_"
while pressing down
the Lock Button. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open
the LCD monitor fully.
Power[amp

SNAPSHOT Burton
LockButton

1_I•I

SELECT SNAPSHOT

MODE

Choose timeappropriate mode from among the 5
Snapshot modes by pressing SNAPSHOT MODE.
PressSNAPSHOT MODE as many times as necessary
until the desired snapshot mode indicatol is displayed+

Display

SNAPSHOT

RECORDING

TAKE SNAPSHOT
hess SNAPSHOT.

Snapshot mode

If you press during Record-Standby...
.... "PHOTO" appears and a still imag_ will be
recorded fol approx. 6 seconds, then the
camcorder le-entels the Record+Standby mode+
SNAPSHOT
Button

If you press during Recording.. •
.... "PHOTO" appears and a still imag_ will be
recorded fol approx. 5 seconds, then the normal
recording resumes+

MODE
During snapshot

Motor Drive Mode

L ..............

PIN-UP
Pin-Up

Keeping SNAPSHOT plessed plovides an effect similar to
serial photography, (The interval between the still images:
approx, I second.)

MULTI-4
Multi-Analyzer4

mode

To Remove The Shutter Sound•..
.... when you don't want to heal timeshutter sound, set
BEEP/TALLYto "OFF '+in the System Menu (Ev+pg. 28,
30)+ Though the sound is not heard flora the speaker, it
is rocorded on the tape.

NOTES:

L ................

FRAME
Snapshot
frame*

mode with

MULTI-9
Multi-Analyzer

* :There is a momentary
camera shuttel-type
b[ackout together with
tile sound effect of a
shuttel dosing, wNch
is recolded togethel
with the image,

FULL
Snapshot
mode
no frame*

with

• Even if '_ULT]+4" or "MULTt-9" is engaged, Snapshot
r++cording wilt h_ perlbrmed in +tte FULL mode+ during
Digilal Zoom.
• IfSnapshol recording is nol possibl_, "PHOTO" blinks
whf+n SNAPSHOT is pressed.
• Even if Program AE with special ef#+cts(F_/pg, 34) i+
engaged, cerlain mod++sof Proglanl AE with special
effects are disabt_d during Snapsbot recording. In sucb a
case,,the i_on blinks.
• During ptaybark as well, all Snapshot mod#s are
available. The shutter sound g nol heard.
• When a cabl# or headphone set is connected to the AV
OUT connector, tile shuller sound is not heard from lhe
_peaker, however it is recorded onlo lhe tape.

iiii

¸E,2 Z

MultiScreen
Mode
The screen is divided into 9 quadrangles, with tile scene
you are aiming at appearing in each one. This 9-quadrangle by,age can be recolded onto a tape.
SELECT OPERATION
MODE
Set the Operation Swit( h to "Q" or "[M ". Then, set
tile Powel Switch to " _"
or "5S" while pressing
down the Lock Button.

•• •
•
•
•

Ii•

•

ACTIVATE

•

MULTI

SCREEN

hess MULTI SCREEN.

•
•

If you press MULTI SCREEN during recording...
.... the screen will be divided into 9 quadlangles and
they will be recolded ont(_ a tape.

Lock Button

Power

lamp

....

START/STOP

BuS'ton

_11_

the

screen

Wi_[

be divided

into

9 quadlang_es.

Press START/STOP to stalt lecolding with 9
If you pressMULTI SCREENduring Record-Standby...
To Return To The Normal Screen...
quadrangles,
....

press

MULTI

SCREEN

again.

NOTES:
Operation Switch

PowerSwitch

• In the Mull_ Screc,n _tlod_, it is n_Jtpossibl_ lo bring up
lhe Menu Screen.
• During Digital Zoom, the Multi Screen nlode is not
aw]ilable.
• The Multi Screen nlod_ is available during playback as
well

MULTI SCREEN Butlon

Multi Screen mode

Operation
Switch

UsingMenuForDetailedAdjustment
This camcorder
is equdl)l)ed with an easy-to-use,
on-screen menu system that simplifies
many of the more
detailed camcorder
settings.

SELECT OPERATION

Power
lamp

MODE

Set the Operation Switch to "_ ". Then, set tile
Powel Switch to "_"
or "5S" while plessing
down the Lock Button, Pull out the viewfinder fully or
open the LCD monitor fully.
ACCESS

RECORDING

hess MENU/SET. The Recording Menu appears.

Lock
Button

SELECT FUNCTION

Display

Power Switch
Recording Menu

Rotate MENU/SET to move the highlight ba, to the
desired function,
• If the setting you want cannot be found in the Menu
Screen, place the highlight bar on "END", then go to
step 7.

MAKE SETTING
hess MENU/SET.
The setting
the function you select.
Mode Menu

procedure

depends

If you select "FOCUS'; "EXPOSURE" "_ZBALANCE"
"FADER/WIPE" or "P.AE/EFFECT". . .
..... see lespective pages (FOCUS: _ _ pg. 37,
EXPOSURE: _':_ pg. 38, W.BALANCE: _':_ pg. 40,
FADER/WIPE: _:," pg. 31, RAE/EFFECT: :7 pg. 34)
and do each procedure from step 4.
If you select "TO MODE MENU"...
..... the Mode Menu appears. Go to step 5.

SELECT FUNCTION
MODE MENU

PARAMETERS

Rotate MENU/SET
to move tile highlight
desired function and pless it,
Date/Time Menu

bal to tile

If you select a function other than "TO DATE/TIME
MENU" or "TO SYSTEM MENU"...
..... edch function's pa_amete_ starts blinking. Rotate
MENU/SET until the desired parameter appears. Go
to step 7.
If you select "TO DATE/TIME MENU"...
..... the Date/Tram Menu appe,us. Go to step 6.

System Menu

If you select "TO SYSTEM MENU"...
..... the System Menu appears. Go to step 6.

SELECT FUNCTION
DATE/TIME MENU

PARAMETERS IN
OR SYSTEM MENU

Rotate MENU/SET
to move tile highlight
desired function,
then press it.
If you select "DATE/TIME"...

ba, to the

_'7 pg. 10

If you select other functions...
Iotdte MENU/SET until the desiled palameter
appeals, then pless it. The highlight bal automati
cally moves to "RETURN". Go to step 7.

CLOSE MENU
Normal Screen

hess
re[uin

MENU/SET
to

the

norf_)al

SCREEN
as many
scleeN.

times as ne(essary

,29
Recording

Explanations

FOCUS

Refer to "Focusing" (_7 pg. _(_, _7).

EXPOSURE

Refer to "Exposure ControF and "iris Lock" (_7 pg. _8, _9).

W.BALANCE

Refer to "White Bahmce AdjustmL_nt" and "Manual

FADER/WIPE

Refer to "Fade/Wipe

P.AE/EFFECT

Refer to "Program AE With Special

TO MODE MENU

Refer to "Mod_ M_rlu Exp[arlatlorls" he[ow.

Mode

REC MODE
WIDE MODE

Effects" (_:7 pg _1

White Bahmce Operation"

(_7 pg. 40, 41 ).

3_).

Effects" (_:/pg.

34, _5).

danations
Allows you to set [he recording

OF_

mock_ (SP or LP) depending

on you prelL_r_r_ce (_ / pg. 12)

Select "OFF" when you want to use neither "SQUEEZe" n_r "CINEMA"

SQUEEZE

[]

For playback on TVs with ,m aspect ratio ot 16:9. Naturally expands die image
to lit the screen without distortkm

hnage is ek)ngated vertk:ally
CINEMA

ZOOM

inserts black bands at [he 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 [he screen ratio becomes 16:9 When using this mode, refer to your wide
screen TVls instEuction manual During playback/recording on 4:3 TV_/LCD
monitor/vlewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the
screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16:9 movie,

IOX

Alfews you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying
images, zooming is possible 1horn 10 times (the optical zoom limit), to a
maximum of 4(3 times dlgltal magniflc atkm
200X

Allows you to use the Digital Zoom, By digitally processlng and magniiylng
images, zooming is possible from 10 times (the optical zoom limit), to a
maximum of 200 times dlgital magnification,

DIS

To corn _en£ate fel unstable images caused by camera shake, particularly
high magnilk:ation,

NOTES:
• Accurate stabilizatkm may not he po_slble if hand shake is excessiw,, ()l
under the fe[k)wing condltion_:
• Whet1 shootiilg su[Pects with vertical or horizontal str] _es.
• When shooting dar/< oE dim subjects.

camcorder

• The "[_"
GAIN

a tri/od.

indicatol

app_ ars )linking il t it Sta )i iz_r cannot

)e used

UP
AUTO

OFF

A-;_"-

The shutter speed is automatica[ly adjusted (1/3(3
1/200 see.) Shooting a
subject in k)w ()l 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 When set to this mode, "A-_|$" is displayed
AIfews you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness

SELF-TIMER

Reter to "SelfiTkner" (_'7 pg 25)

TO DATEfflME MENU

Reter to "Date/Time Menu Explanations"

TO SYSTEM MENU

Reter to "System Menu Explanatk)ns"

: Factory-preset

(_-7 pg 301

(a / pg. 30).

adjustment.

3O
Date/Time

Explanations

INDICATION

Makes

OFF

Keeps the camcorder's
screen.

display

Makes the camcordel's
connected
to a TV.
Makes

DISPLAY

the date/time

in the camco_der

you to set the current

date

from appearing

disptay

settings

Keeps the date/time

OFF
Allows

appear

(_-7 pg. 23h

Keeps all the indications
{except the tape running indicator,
etc.) from appearing
in the camcorder
(_7 pg. 23).

ON SCREEN

DATE/TIME

aH the indications

settings

and time

appear

on the connected

on screen

when

in the camcorder

from appearing

warnings,

the camcorder

(:-7 pg. 22).

in the camcorder.

(t-7 pg. 1Oh

System Menu Explanations
TELE MACRO

SCENE

5SD

/ pg. 24.
Allows you to record a I/3 second dip. By using an inanimate object and
changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though
it is moving (:-7 pg. 24).

iiiiiii ;iiiili:iii The tally

lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.
The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning
and end of recording. Also to actiw]te the shuttet sound effect (_7 pg. 26h

OFF

WIND CUT

The tally lamp remains
Even though not heard
tape.
Disengages

SOUND MODE

the tunction

off at all times.
while shooting,

which

shuttei

cuts down

sound

on noise

created

on the

by wind.

Hel[Ls_scut down on noise created by wind.
• "_"
appears.
• The quality of the sound will change. This is normal

Enables

recording

of stereo sound

on two separate

and is

channels.

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.

DEMO. MODE

Automatic demonstration will not take place.
ON

Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects,
etc., and can be used to confirm how these tunctions operate. When
"DEMO. MODE" is set to "ON" and the Recording Menu is closed,
del]lOnstration
st_rts.
NOTES:
• Ifa tape i_ in the camcorde_;
the d_monstration
• By turning offthe camcorder_ "DEMO. ME)DE"
automatically.

: Factory-preset

is recorded

Enables recording
of stereo sound on four separate channels,
recommended
for use when performing
audio dubbing.
48 kHz

IDNUMBER

to a sub ect where the lens is in focus depends
on the
Untess there is a distance
more than Im (3.3 ft.) to
is out of focus at the maximum telephoto
setting.
you can shoot a subject as arge as possib e at a
60 cm (2 ft.).
zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

[[[ili_iii!i_!iiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
/ pg. 24.

ANIM.

SEEP/TALLY

Usually the distance
zoom magnification.
the sub ecb the lens
When set to "ON",
distance of ap _rox.
• Depending
on the

cannot b_ turned
is set to "OFF"

on.

N31
Fade/WipeEffects
IMPORTANT:
If certain mod_s of Program AE with special effects
(_-/ pg. 34) are activated, some Fade/Wipe Eflbcts cannot
be used, If you select a Fade/kVipe Effect that is unusable
in lhe current situation, tile indication blinks.

START/STOP
Button
Operation

These effects let you make plo-styJe scene transitions. Use
these to spice tip the transition from one scene to the next,
You can also valy tlansitions flora scene to scene,

Switch

EFFECT SELECTION
SELECT OPERATION

MODE

Set the Operation Switch to "[M ", Then set the Power
Switch to "_"
while plessing down the Lock
Button. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD
monitor fully,
ACCESS
Power Switch

MENU/SET Dial

RECORDING

hess MENU/SET. The Recording Menu appears.

ACCESS "FADER/WIPE"
MENU
RotateMENU/SETto movethe highlight barto
"FADER/WIPE",then pressit,

Display
Recording Menu

SELECT EFFECT
RotateMENU/SETto movethe highlight barto the
desiredfunction, then pressit.
• The FADEK/WIPE Menu disappears and the effect is
reserved. The indicator representing the selected
effect appears,
FADER/WIPEMenu
FADE/WIPE

( _1, I_,
I'_, []

,IF

SELECTION

I_,

I_q, I--I, I_1, I_1,

and I_R )

A scene gradually appears on a black, white, or b]ack-andwhite screen {Fade-in or Wipe-in); or disappeals, leaving a
black, white, or black-and-white screen (Fade-out ol
Wipe out).
Fade or Wipe wolks when recording is started or when
you stop recording.
Before the following step, perform the above steps 1
through 4.

[Ex.: _

FADER-WHITE]

hess
START/STOP
activate Fade-in/out or Wipeqn/
START
OR END to RECORDING
out.

Fade-in

Ii,

NOTE:
L'__ pg. 32.

11
Fade-out

!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!_:i!!_!_iHi_;_i
¸ _•
PICTURE
(F_lP,

WIPE
I_p,

r-lp,

DISSOLVE
I_lp,

IolP,

SELECTION
r_-'lp and

_--_p)
Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve ffm(tions for a
professional transition effect, Thele are 6 Pictule Wipe
effects and ] Dissolve effect, The Pictule Wipe or Dissolve
works when recording is started,
Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 on
pg. 31.
STORE

SCENE

MEMORY

Engag_ the Record-Standby mode,

Previoug

scene end

If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during
recording...
.... pless START/STOP when one scene is finished,
The point at which the scene ended is stored in
n_en_ory.

ff you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during RecordStandby mode...
.... pless START/STOP to stalt lecording and press it
again when one scene is finished. The point at
which the scene ended is store(] in memory,
ff you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during RecordStandby mode after performing a Picture Wipe/
Dissolve...
.... the point at which the scene ended is already
stored in memory.
RECORDING
Wipe-in

r_cording a new scene within 5 minutes of
the end of the plevious recording (without having
turned the camcorder's power off), the previous scene
wipes out, revealing the new scene.

NOTES:
• You can extend lhe length of a FadP or Wipe by pressing
and holding START/STOP,
• Iflhe power is turned offaflPr a scene is finished
recording, the stored point is erased.
This disables the Picture Wipe/Dissolve combinaI_on.
When this happens, the Picture Wipe/Dissolve indicalor
blinks. Try recording again, but dc_ nol turn the power off
when you are t_nishe_LPlease be advised that power
also shuts off automaI_catty if5 minutes elapse in the
Record- Standby mode,
• The sound at lhe end oflhe last recorded scene is not
store_L

iiiiiii:!E,33
Fader

And

Wipe

Menu
Effect

Fade in or out with a white screen.

FADER--WHITE

]

FADER--

[-_

FADER -- MOSAIC

Fade in or out with a black scleem

BLACK

Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic efle(t.

B.W FADER-B.W

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

]

WIPE--

Wipe in on a btack screen flora the upper right to the lower left comer,
or wipe out from Iowel left to upper right, leaving a black screen.

WIPE--WINDOW

WIPE--

]

CORNER

Time scene starts in the center of a b[ack screen and
the cornels,
or comes
in from the cornels,
gradually
center_

wipes in toward
wiping
out to the

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

SLIDE

WIPE -- DOOR

Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the leit and right,
revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black scleen leappeals lrom
leit and right to cover the scene,

WIPE--

SCROLL

The scene wipes in lrom the bottom to the top of a black s(reen, or
wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black scleen,

WIPE --

SHUTTER

Wipe in towald the centel of a black scleen tom the top and bottom,
ol wipe out from the (enter toward the top and bottom, leaving a
black screen.

DISSOLVE

The new scene gl adually apl)eals as the °ld °he graduallY disappears"

WIPE --

CORNER

The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the uppel right
cornel to the lower left comer,

WIPE

WINDOW

I'_IP

WiPE --

SLIDE

Timenext
scene gradually wipes ill ovel the previous one flora right to
left.

I_P

WIPE --

DOOR

The plevious scene wipes out from the center to the right and left, like
a dool being pushed open to reveal the next scene,

WIPE -

SCROLL

The new scene wil)es in over the last one from the botk_m of the
scleen to the top.

r= P

WIPE -

SHUTTER

Timenew scene wipes in over the previous one from the center toward
the top and bottom of the screen.

•

RANDOM

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

the

coiners,

covering

the

scene,

When this function is activated, the camcorder randomly selects the
effect used in scene transition (from _,
_], r-I, [_E_,r_-M, I_,
[_, and I_ ), The Picture Wipe/Dissolve function is not available.

Program
AEWithSpecial
Effects
IMPORTANT:
If certain Fad_s or Wipes _
fag.33) are activated, some
mod_s of Program AE wilh special effects _annot be used.
If you select a modP thai is unusable in the currenl
sil_aI_on, lhe nlode_s symbol blinks.
You can choose any one of the effects from the EAE/
EFFECTMenu.
SELECT OPERATION

]
MENU/SET

Dial

Power

Switch

MODE

Set the Operation Switch to "[] ". Then set the Powel
Switch to "_"
while pressing down the Lock
Button. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD
monitor frilly.
ACCESS

RECORDING

hess MENU/SET. The Recording Menu appears.
ACCESS "P.AE/EFFECT"
SELECT MENU
Rotate MENU/SET to move the highlight ba, to "P.AE/
EFFECT", then pless it.
SELECT MODE

Display

Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by
rotating MENU/SET, then press it
• The P.AE/EFFECTMenu disappeals and the selected
mode is activated. The symbol of the selected mode
appears.

DISABLE
MODE
To t_irn off the selected mode, re-access the P.AE/
EFFECTMenu and move the highlight bal to "OFF"
by rotating MENU/SET. Then press it.

NOTE:
Proglam AE with _peciat eff_cls can b_ chan_ed durin_
recording or during Record- Slandby.

,IF

The indicator ior the selected mode appears, and the
selected mode is engaged.

E,35
(Variable Shutter
Speed)

CLASSIC FILM

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 nanower,
1/100The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a
second, The flickering that occurs when shooting
under a fluorescent light or mer(ury vapol lamp is
leduced.
1/250, 1/500 These settings allow last-moving
images to be captured one frame at a time, lor
vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The fastel the
shutter speed, the dmkel the picture becomes, Use
the shutter function under good lighting conditions,

Gives lecolded

scenes a strobe efl_ct+

STROBE

Your recording looks like a sedes of consecutive
snapshots.

SLOW (Slow Shutter)
You can light dalk subjects ol meas even brighter
than they would be under good natural lighting,

TWILIGHT

"!÷1 SLOW4X
Tire Shutter Speed is set to 1/1Sth of a second to
quadruple the sensitivity.

Makes evening scenes look more natural,
White Balance ([:7 pg. 40) is initially set to D_,
but can be changed to your desired setting. When
Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically
adjusts the focus lrom applox. 10 m (33 if) to
infinity. From less than 10 m (33 if), adjust the
focus manually.

SEPIA

Recorded scenes have a b,ownish tint like old
photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a
classic look.

"+..'-2sLow,0x
Tire Shutter Speed is set to 1/6th
plovide
10 times the sensitivity.

of a second

NOTES:
• When usit_ "SLOW", the h_a_e _kes on a
strobe-like effect.
• U_e "SLOW" only in dark areas.
• Tile Manual F_cus indication may appear and
flash when "SLOW" is in use.
• If the image is out of focus, adjusl manually. It is
al_o recommended that you use a Iripod, if
possible.

MONOTONE

Like classic black and white films, your footage is
shot in B/W+Used together with the ( inema mode,
it enhances the 'dassicfilm
effect.

VIDEO

ECHO

Adds a "ghost" to the subject, giving your
recording a "fantasy" feeling.

FOCUS deteclion

zone

Focusing
AUTO FOCUS
Tile cam_ordel's Full Range AF system offers continuous
shooting ability from close-up (as close as applox. 5 cm
(2") to the subiect) to infinity. However, conect focus may
not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these
cases use manual iocusing):
• When two subjects ovedap in the same scene.
• When illumination is low.*
• When the subject has no contrast (difference in brighthess 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 sudace of a body of watel.
• When shooting a scene with a high-contrast
background.
* The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking:
@,A, Vand A.

NOTES:
• If_e lens is smeared or blurred, actuate _cusing is nol
possibt_. Kepp the l_ns clean, wiping with a piece of sc_ft
cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe
with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturall_4
• When shooting a subject ck;se to the t_ns, zoom-out first
_
pg. 20). tf zoomed-in in tile auto tbcus mode, the
camcorder could autonlatically zoom out depending on
the dgtance l_tween the camcorder and the subj_rt.
When "TELE MACRO" (_-/ pg, 30) g actfvated, tile
camcorder wilt nol zoom out automatically.

MANUAL FOCUS
NOTE:
You shouM already have mad_ tile necessary vi_wfinder
adjustments (E,r pg. t3), tf you have not; do so before
continuing:
SELECT OPERATION

Operation Switch

MODE

Set the Operation Switch to "[] ". Then, sot tile
Powel Switch to " _"
or "5S" while plessing
down the Lock Button. Pull out the viewfinder fully or
open the LCD monitol fully.
ACCESS

RECORDING

hess MENU/SET. The Recording Menu appears.

ACCESS "FOCUS"
RotateMENU/SETto movethe highlight barto
"FOCUS", then pressit.
ACCESS MANUAL
FOCUS
RotateMENU/SETto display "MANUAL", then press
it, The Recolding Menu disappearsand "FOCUS" is
displayedin the upper left corner,The focus is locked
at this point,
t_
ADJUST

Display
Recording

FOCUS

To farther subject...
.... rotate MENU/SET upward. "&"
blinks. Go to step 6.
To nearer subject...
.... rotate MENU/SET downward,
blinks. Go to step 6.
END

ADJUSTMENT

appears and

"V" appears and

OF FOCUS

hess MENU/SET. Focus adjustment is complete. The
indication changes flora "FOCUS" to "MANUAL".
• If you want to reset the locus, repeat from step 2.
To Change To Auto Focus...
.... rotate MENU/SET
to display "AUTO"
then press it in
step 4. The manual focus indicatols disappeal,
Ob set

NOTES:
the Opelation

Switch to "[] ",
• After tile Power Switch is set to "OFF'; Manual Focus is
• Be sure to focus the lens in the maximunl telephoto
position
when you use the Manual Focus mode. tf you
reset to "AUTO".
focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position,
sharply focused inlages cannot be obtained when
zoomed up because the depth-of-fieM g reduced at
longer focal I_ngths.
• When tile focus I_vet cannot be adjusted any £1rtbel or
closer, " _ " or " Jk " will blink:

ExposureControl
This featule automatically ad usts the iris fol the best
available )ictule quality, but you can override and make
the a_justment manua ly.
SELECT OPERATION
OperationSwitch

BACK

LIGHT

MODE

Set tile Operation, Switch !o "_ ".,Then, set the
Powel Switch to ' _
or 5S' while pressing
down the Lock Button. Puff out the viewfinder fully or
open the LCD monitor fully.

Button

ACCESS

RECORDING

hess MENU/SET. The Recording Menu appears.
ACCESS "EXPOSURE"
Rotate MENU/SET to move the highlight ba, to
"EXPOSURE", then pless it.

ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL
Rotate MENU/SET to display "MANUAL', then press
The Recolding Menu disappears. ' EXW and the
lar on the exposure control indicatol are
Power Switch

MENU/SET Dial

Display
Recording Menu

ADJUST

To darken the image...
.... rotate MENU/SET downward, The exposure
Control indicator decreases (maximum 6).
Go to step 6,
END

41-

EXPOSURE

To brighten the image...
.... rotate MENU/SET upward. The exposure control
indicator increases (maximum +6).
Go to step 6.

ADJUSTMENT

OF EXPOSURE

Press MENU/SET. Exposure ac,ljustment is complete. The
indication ' EXR changes to ' MANUAL ' and the
highlight bar on the exposure control indicator goes out.
To darken

the image

• If you want to reset the exposure, repeat step 2.
To Return To Automatic Exposure Control...
.... rotate MENU/SET to display 'AUTO' then press it in
ste) 4. The ex)osure contlol indicator disappears. Or
set tie Operation Switch to "l_".

NOTES:
After lhe Power
lo '_AUTO _'.

Swilch

is sel fo "OFF

_ Exposuro

Contlot

is lesel

Manual exposurea¢_uslmenlis recommendedin the _Jlowing
siluations:
• Wh.n shoollng using._w,_e [ighlln[qor wh_,nthe hackg_ound
is too brighl.
• _/hen

%
To brighten the image

Exposure controlindicalor

shooHng

on a _fleclive

nalulal

I_ac_lound

such

as at

the beaLhor when skiing.
• When the background isoverly dark or the subject light.
To Brighten The Subject_uickly. . .
.... press BACK LIGHT, _ is dis0layed and the subject is
brightened. If plessed again, [] disappears and the
[)rightness leturns to the previous level. The value shown
by the exposure control indicator plus 2 is the back light
compensation level. The maximum compensation level
is +6. Back light compensation is also available when the
Operation Switch is set to "n,,

EN39
Iris Lock
Use this function when shooting a moving subject, when
zooming, when the subject changes its distance (thus its
size in the LCD monitor ol the viewfinder), ol when you
want to lock the brightness level.
When tile subject is close, keep the ins locked. Even when
the subject moves away fiom you, the image will not
darken or brighten.
SELECT OPERATION

MODE

Set the Operation Switch to "[M ". Then, set the
Powel Switch to " _"
or "5S" white plessing
down the Lock Button. Pull out the viewfinder fully or
open the LCD monitol fully.
ACCESS

RECORDING

hess MENU/SET. The Recording Menu appears.
ACCESS

"EXPOSURE"

Rotate MENU/SET to move the highlight bar to
"EXPOSURE", then pless it.

]
MENU/SET

Dial

Power

Switch

ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL
Rotate MENU/SET to display "MANUAL",
it. "EXR" is displayed.

then press

CENTER SUBJECT, LOCK IRIS
Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor
ol the viewfinder, then press and hold MENU/SET lot
over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicatol and
"[_" appear, indicating that the iris is locked.
hess MENU/SET, The indication disp[ayed in the
uppel left cornel changes from "EXR" to "MANUAL".

Display

Recording

To Return To Automatic Iris Control...
.... rotate MENU/SET to display "AUTO" then press it in
step 4. The exposure control indicatol and "[!1"
disappear. Oi, set the Operation Switch to "D ".

NOTE:
Iris lock is re_onlnlended in lhe following situations:
• When shooting on a reflective natural background 5ucb
as at the beach or wben skiing:
• When shooting obj_cls under a spotlighl.
• When the subject g backing away.
• When zooming:

Iris lock indicator

To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris...
.... after step 4, adjust the exposure rotating MENU/SET.
Then lock the iris in step 5. For automatic locking,
rotate MENU/SET to display "AUTO" then press it in
step 4. The ilis becomes automatic aftel about 2
seconds.
Iris
Works like the pupil of the human eye. in a well-tit
environment, the human pupil contracts to keep too much
light from entering, In low lighting, the pupil dilates to
allow more light in,

40EN

WhiteBalance
Adjustment
A term that _efersto the correctness of colo_ _eproducfion
under various lighting. If timewhite balance is colrect, all
other colors will be acculatety reploduced.
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.
However, the inole advanced camcolder operator would
prefer to control this function manually and achieve a
mole plol_ssional color/tint reproduction.
SELECT OPERATION

MODE

Set the Operation Switch to "(M" Then, set the
Powel Switch to "_"
or "5S" while pressing
down the Lock Butkm, Pull out the viewfinder fully or
open the LCD monitor fully.
ACCESS

RECORDING

hess MENU/SET. The Recording Menu appears.
ACCESS
owerlamp

"W.BALANCE"

Rotate MENU/SET to move timehighlight bal to
"W BALANE E", then press it
ACCESS

WHITE

BALANCE

ADJUST-

MENT
TimeRecording Menu disappears. "W.BAL," appears
in the uppel left comer and the currently selected
mode indication is also displayed.

Display
R,_ording Menu

SET FUNCTION

PARAMETERS

Cycle through the available settings of the selected
functions by rotating MENU/SET, and stop when the
one you want is displayed,
"AUTO"
"E"_"

'_.Ol_"
""J_"
"_. "

CLOSE
White

Balance

Adjustment

Timewhite balance is adjusted automatically, This is the factory preset positiom
When shooting with the white balance
already having been set on the subject
(L'Tpg 41)
When shooting5 outdools on a sunny day.
When shooting outdools on a cloudy day,
When using a video light ol other similar
type of lighting.
WHITE

BALANCE

ADJUSTMENT

hess MENU/SET again. Selection is complete. The
indication "W, BAL/' changes to "MANUAL".
To Return To Automatic White Balance...
.... selea "AUTO"
to "_ ".

in step 5, ()l, set the Opelation Switch

NOTE:
White balance cannot b_ used when S_pia or Monolone
(_ / p_. 35) is actfvale_L

EN41
ManualWhiteBalanceOperation
White

paper

If the camera is operating in Manual mode "[] ", perform
Manual White Balance when shooting undel various types
of lighting.
SELECT OPERATION

MODE

Fo][ow steps 1 through 5 of the white balance
adjustment (L'h_pg. 40), and select "_zJ MAN.'.
SET MANUAL

WHITE

BALANCE

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,
ENTER

SETTING

hess MENU/SET until _"_ begins blinking.

• When the setting is completed, _"d stops blinking.
EXIT MANUAL
ADJUSTMENT

Display

BALANCE

hess MENU/SET. The indication "W.BAL." changes
to "MANUAL" and only the Manual White Balance
indicator _'zJ is displayed.

er lamp

Power Switch

WHITE

To Change The Tint For Recording...
.... in step 2, substitute colored paper for white. The white
balance is adjusted based on the coiob changing the
tint. Red papel
deepel gleen; blue paper
orang_;
yellow paper
deeper purple.

Recording Menu

NOTES:
• In stpp 2, it may be difgcutt to tbcus on the white paper
in

Manual White
Balance Adjustment

SOtTte

CiFCUtTtstd[Ices.

Ill su6h

a case,

adjusl

t_)ciJs

manually _ pg_ 37).
• A subjecl can be shot under various types of fighting
_onditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight,
e_c.). Because _e color t_n_e_ture is different
d.pending on the light source, the finl of the subject will
differ depending on the white _nce
settings. Use _is
function

fOF a ftlOfe

llatural

reSUlt.

• Once you adjust while balance during Manual White
Balance operation, the setting is retained even if the
power is t.rned off or the battery removed.

4-2EN
LOAD A CASSETTE
Slide OPEN/EJECT in tile dkection of the anow, then
swing the cassette cover open until it locks. The
hoMel opens automatically.
Insert a tape and press "PUSH HERE" to close the
cassette holder,

OPEN/EJECT
Switch

SELECT OPERATION MODE
Settile PowerSwitch to "_"
while pressingdown
the Lock Button.The power lamp lights.

r
Lock Button

PLAY BACK
hess I_/11,Theplayback picture appears.
Play/Pause

(_'/11)

STOP PLAYBACK
hess II.

Button

RewindorFast-forward
thetape
Button

( I_1_) Button

Slop (11) Button
Power

Power"

Zoom

Lever

(VOL)

Switch

LCD monitor/Viewfinder

Indication

Press _
Lorewind, ol _
Stop mode.

to fast-forward

tile tape durh_g

NOTES:
• If Slop mode conlinues for 5 minutes when the power
supply is a batlery pack, the camcorder shuts off
automatically. To turn on again, set tile Power Swit{h to
"OFF" then to .r]T_ ...
• The playback picture can also b_ viewed in the
viewfind_r (with the viewfind_r putl_d out) or on a
connected 73/(L/pg.
46, 47). C_nlcorder operatkm g
the sanle as described in this se¢lion,
• You can also view the playback picture on the LCD
monitor wilh il flipped over and retracted.
• LCD monitor/vi_wfinder indications:
• When power g suppti_d from the baltery pack: the
"_
" battery pack remaining power indicator is
displayed on the LCD monitor when it is tumid on.
When power is suppti_d through the DC cord: "_
"
does not appea_
• During Stop nlod_, none of the indications are
displayed in the vi_wfinde_
• Copyguarded tapes cannot be ptay_d back. The screen
displays a blue background.

Speaker
(orHeadphones)
VolumeControl
You can adjust the speaker (or headphones conne(ted to
the headphones connector) volume by pushing the Power
Zoom Level.

If you want to turn up the volume...
.... slide the Power Zoom Level (VOL) towards "+".
I

ADJUST
If
you want VOLUME
to turn down the volume...
.... slk]e the Power Zoom Level (VOL) towards "-",

EN43
Play/Pause
(1_/11)
Button
Button
Rewind (_)

FEATURE:StillPlayback

(I_1_
) Button
Fasl-Forward

Stop(11)BultOn

PURPOSE:
To pause dulh_g playback,
OPERATION:
1) Press I_/11 during playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press Ib/ll agah_.
NOTES:
• Ifsdll ptayhack continues tbr more than about 3
nlinutes, the camcordeKs Stop mod_ is autonlati_
cagy engaged. Afl_r 5 minutes in the Stop mode,
lhe camcorder's power is automatically turned off.
• When I_/11 is presse_L the image may not pause
immediatHy so lhat lhe camcorder can stabilize tile
still image. During this time, if PAUSE (11) on the
remote conlrol is pressed, Slow-Motion Playback
will start. This is not a malfunction.

FEATURE:
Shuttle Search
PURPOSE:
To allow high-speed sealch in either direction.
Lock Rulton

•

OPERATION:
1) Press I_- to forwald or press 4_1 to reverse during
playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press _-/11,
NOTES:

Power

Switch

• Durh_g p_yhack, press and hold 4_1 or I_1_.The
search continues as tong as you hold the button.
Once you release it, normal pLlyback resunles.
• A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during
Shuttle Search. Thg is not a nlalfunction.

FEATURE:
Slow-Motion

Playback

Available only with the RM-V713U remote (ontrol
(provided) (L'2_pg. 54).

FEATURE:
Frame-By-Frame

Playback

Available only with the RM-V713U remote (ontrol
(provided) (L'2_pg. 54).

FEATURE:
Playback

Zoom

Available only with the RM-V713U remote (ontrol
(provided) (L'2_pg. 54).

FEATURE:
Playback

Special Effects

Available only with the RM-V713U remote (ontrol
(provided) (L'2_pg. 55).

PlaybackMenu
The Playback Menu allows you to set the following
fundions:
P_
_und (32 kHz, 48 kHz), _ro
Comp,
Indication, Display and Time Cod_. The lol[owing
procedme applies to all except Syndllo Comp (E,_' pg. 60,
61).
SELECT OPERATION

MODE

Set the Power Switch tu ,,r:Jl_ - while pressing down
the Lock Button. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open
the LCD monitor fully.
ACCESS

]
MENU/SET

Dial

Display

Power

Switch

PLAYBACK

hess MENU/SET. The Playback Menu appears.
SELECT FUNCTION
Move the highlight bar to the desired function by
rotating MENU/SET. Press it to activate,
SET FUNCTION

PARAMETERS

Rotate MENU/SET to cycle through the awdlable
settings lor the selected ffm(tion, and stop when the
desired setting appears. Then pless MENU/SET, and
the highlight bar automatically moves to "END".
• To set parametels
and 4,
CLOSE

lot other functions,

repeat steps 3

hess MENU/SET again, and the menu disappeais,

EN45
PlaybackSound
During playback, the camcorder detects tile sound mode in which the lecording was made, and plays the
sound back. Select tile type of sound to accompany your playback picture. (32 kHz is preset to "SOUND 1"
and 48 kHz is preset to "FULL SOUND".)
Recording sound
32 kHz

Display

Output

sound

FULL SOUND

48kHz

SOUND

Sk, reo soufKJ

FULL SOUND

Sk_reo

SOUND

"k" goLInd is output

on both

channels

SOUND

"R _' soLll]d

oil

channels

soufKJ

is output

both

3 timeoutput sound, access the Playback Menu
When watching 5 a tape lecorded at 32 kHz, if you want to change
and, in step 3 on page 44, select "32 kHz ME)DE" and set it for "FULL SOUND", "SOUND 1" or "SOUND 2".
When playing back a tape recorded at 48 kHz, set in the same manneL

NOTES:
• Yuu can also use the p_ovid_d RM V713U remote control's AUDIO MONITOR burton to change the output sound
(without having to accessthe Playback Menu). Make sure you point the remot_ control at the camcoldet_ _emot_
se[1sO_

• During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mod_ in which the recording was made. This detection cannot
be made dudng filst fc_twatd ot rewind. Dining playback the sound mod_ is displayed in the uppe_left come_
Display

TIMECODE(DisplayingThe TimeCodeDuringPlayback)

You can display the Time Code on scleen during pk_yback. This is especially
usefftl for editing, This ffmclion is preset to "OFF". To turn it on, select "TIME
CODE" at the Playback Menu and change the setting ('_7 pg. 44).

ON
OFF

Frar_les*

Seconds
Minules
*30

frames

= 1 second

The Time Code is displayed on the playback soeen.
The Time Code does not appear.

DISPLAY(Displaying
theDateDuringPlayback)
If the time has been set, the dat_ is automatkally
recorded sepalatdy from
timelecolded video signal. You can display ol remove the date anytime
during playback. This function is preset to "ON". To turn it off, select
"DISPLAY" at ttle Playback Menu and change the s_tting (L_ pg, 44),
ON
OFF

The date is displayed on timeplayback screem
The date is not displayed.

INDICATION
You can make the Playback Sound, Time Code and Date indications
disappear. This lunction overrides the "TIME CODE" and "DISPLAY"
settings in the Playback Menu. The (actory-preset is "ON". To activate this
function, select "INDICATION" in the Playback Menu and change the
setting (E! pg. 44).
OFF The Playback Sound, Time Code and Date indications do not appear
on the Playback Screen.
ON The Playback Sound, Time Code and Date indications are displayed
accolding to how "TIME CODE" and "DISPLAY" are set in the
Playback Menu.

NOTE:
If "INDICATION" is set in the Mode Menu, "tNDICF_TtON"in the Playback
Menu will also be set to the same setting (_'7 pg. 28, 30).

These are some basic types of connections, When making the connections, refer also to youl VCR and TV
instl uction manuals.

When connecting to a TV or VCR, use the provided Docking Station, an optional Audio/Video
S-Video cable,

cable and

DockingStation Attachment
Fhst align the camcorder direction stud and screw on the Docking Station with the camcolder's
hole and tripod mounting socket a_ld tighten the screw.
When removing the camcorder, _oosen the sclew and detach the camcolder,
Stud hole

Tripodmountings
Screw

Bottom

Stud

Docking

of
Station

I
ScrewKnob

/
To TV or VCR

Audio/Vldeocable
[RCAplugto RCA r
plug](optional)
J
Red to AUDIO

white to AUDIO L IN

To S-VIDEO

Use the plovided

White

S-Video cable
(optional)

R OUT

to AUDIO

To S-VIDEO

OUT

ALidio/VMeo cable,

Yellow

to VIDEO

Red
White to AUDIO L IN

To AV OUT

Audio/Videocable
[mlni-p[ug to RCA plugJ
(provided)

To TV or VCR
ConNe_o_
cover*

* When connecting the cables, open this cover.

L OUT

stud

47
CONFIRM

POWER-OFF

Make sure the camcorder's
CONNECT
VCR
Conne(t

NOTES:

STATUS
powel is off,

CAMCORDER

TO 'IV

as shown in the illustlation

(EF pg. 46).

If Using A VCR . . . go to step 3.
tf not . . . go to stop 4.
CONNECT
INPUT

VCR

OUTPUT

TO 'IV

Refer to your VCR's instruction manual

SUPP[T POWER
Turn on the camcolder, the VCR and the TV.
SELECT MODE
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the
TV to its VIDE() mode.
To choose whether or not the following displays
appear on the connected TV. . .
• Date_ime, Time Code
.... set to "ON" or "OFF" in the Playback Menu
(_ pg, 44),
• Playback Sound Mode Display
.... set the Operation Switch to "_", then set the
Powe_ Switch to the camera position
(" _"
or "5S") while pressing down the
Lock Button. Press MENU/SET and set "ON
S( REEN" in the Date/Time Menu (E! pg. 10) to
"ON" or "OFF". Then, set the Power Switch
back to "_
".

• It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery
pack; (E v_pg. 9)
• The S-Video cable and Audio/Video cable (RCA
plug to RCA plug) are optional. Be sure to use the
following:
• S-Video cable: YTU94146A
• Audio/Video cable (RCA plug to RCA plug):
YTU94147A
Consult the JVC Service Center described on the
sheet included h_ the package for details on their
availability.
• Never connect any otber Audio/Vkt_o cable filan
tile provided Audio/Video cabl_ (mini_ptug to RCA
plug) to tile canlcorder's A V OUT connectolt
• When using the cables, make sure you connect ltle
_nd of the cable witb tbe core filter k) the
camcorde_ Tbe corP tilter reduces interfPrence.
• To monitor tile picture and sound from the
canlcordPr without inserling a tap_, set tile
canlcorder's Power Switch to "_
"or "SS"
then set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
• Make surP you adjust the TV sound volume to its
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound
,_,
when the camcorder is turned on.
• Ityou have a TV or speakers that are not specially
shiekfed, do not ptace the speakers adjacent to d_e
TV as interfPrence will occur in tbe camcorder
_.
playback pirlure.
• To kePp the camcorder's display t?om appearing on
tile TV screen during playback, set "INDICATION"
to "OFF" in the Playback Menu (F_.,pg. 44) and
press DISPLAY on the remole conlroL
• While the Audio/Wd_o cable is connected to tbe
AV OUT connector, sound cannot be heard #ore
the speake_

PC with DV connectorequlpp,n] capture board

Connection
ToA Personal
Computer
This camcorder can transfer still images t(_a persona_
computel by using the provided software when connected
as shown in the illustlation. It is also possible to transfer
still images to a pelsonal computel with a DV connectorequipped capture boald installed,
CONFIRM
POWER-OFF
STATUS
Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off.

To
RS-232C

DV cable
(optional)

PC
conne(tiol
cable
(provided)

CONNECT

1"O PC

Connect the camcorder ol Docking Station to your
PC using the applopriate cable as shown in the
illustration.
• Tu attach the camcorder to Docking Station, rel_r to
"Docking Station Attachment" on pg. 46,
TURN ON POWER
Turn the camcolder's Power Switch to "_"

while

plessing down the Lock Butk)n and turn on the PC.

NOTES:
--Corefilter
ToDV
tN/OUT
Open

the

CoNnector

Corefilter-To PC
(DIGITAL
STILL)

• It is recommended to use the AC PowerAdapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack
(E f_ pg. 9).
• Never connect the PC connection cable and the DV
cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Conned only
the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.
• Tbe dat_/tinle information cannot be caplured into PC.
• Al_o refer to the h_struclionnlanuat_ oflbe provided
Software and tbe DV connector-equipped capture
board.
• Be sure lo use a DV cable with lhe core fitte_

Connection
ToA VideoUnitEquipped
With
A DVConnector

PowerSwilch

Connection to the Digital Plinter GVDT3 (optional) allows
you to print out the images or to transf_l the captuled
image from the Digital Printer to a personal computer. It is
also possiNe to copy recolded scenes from the camcorder
onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector,
This function is called Digitat Dubbing (E_ pg. 51), which
offers virtually no image ol sound deteriolation.
CONFIRM
POWER-OFF
STATUS
Make sure all the units are turned off.
Lock Button

CONNECT
CAMCORDER
TO PRINTER
OR VIDEO
UNIT EQUIPPED
WITH
DV
INPUT
CONNECTOR

Open the
coNnectorcover,

Make

COllrlectiol3s

CONNECT
TO DV

IN/OUT

the

device

you

want

con_lect

to using the DV cable, as shown in the illustlation.
PRINTER

(IF NECESSARY)
Connect the PC connection cable (plovided) to the
plintel_s PC connector and the PC's RS-232C
COnl3eC[OI.

DV cable(optional)

ToDV IN

ToDV

ConNet_o_"

Co_Net_o_"

Video unit equipp,_l
with a DV input
_

connector

Digital Printer

PC
Connection

cable
(provided)

I To R_232C

TURN ON POWER
Turn the camcordel's Power Switch to "_"
while
plessing down the Lock Button and t_irn on the other
units.

NOTES:
• It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery
pack. _ pg. 9)
• For Digital Dubbh_g, thg canlcorder _an be _onnec_ed
only to one d_vice al a time. This canlcorder can al_o be
used as a recorder (_ p_: 51).
• If Still Playback_ Slow-Motion Playback, Fast-Forward or
Rewind is attempted wilh tile camcorder connected to a
video unit via the DV connectc_r, the hnage will lake on
an effect similar {Da cok;r_d mosaic paltem or it will
beconle blark.
• Also r_f_r to the instruction manual_ oflhe connected
units.
• Be sure Io use a DV cable with tile core fitt_

50EN

TapeDubbing
CONNECT

EQUIPMENT

Folk)wing the illustration at left, connect the
camcolder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 46 and 47.

PREPAREFOR DUBBING
Set the camcorder's Powel Switch to "_",
turn on
the VCR's power, and insert the appropriate cassettes
in the camcoldel and the VCR.
SELECT VCR

m I
Power

MODE

Engage the VCR's AUX and Recold-Pause modes.
FIND

Switch

EDIT-IN

POINT

Engage the camcorder's Play mode to find a spot j_st
beiole the edit-in point. Once it is rea(hed, press F/II
on the cam(ordel.

START EDITING
Yellow to
VIDEO
OUT*

AUDIO
R OUT
Red to

hess I_/11 on the camcorder and engage the VCR's
Recold mode,

To
i S-VIDEO
OUT

STOP
ON

While

EDITING

TEMPORARILY

Engage the VCR's Record-Pause iYlode and press F/II
the

ca_';/COlder,

EDIT MORE

AUDIO
L OUT

SEGMENTS

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then
stop the VCR and camcolder when finished.
Audlo/
Video cable
[RCA plug to
RCA plug]
(optional)

S-Video cable
(optional)

White to
AUDIO L IN
\

Redto _AUDIO
RIN

Yellowto
VIDEO IN*

To
S-VIDEO
IN

*Connect when the S-Vid,_ cable is not used.

You
for

carl

use the

OUT

connector

lhe

camcorder

connectiofL

• You can use Playback Zoom (E7 pg. 54) or Playback
Special Effects (_-: pg. 5_) in step 5.
• Belbre you slarl dubbing, make sure lhat the indications
do not appear on the connected TV If lhey do appear
durin_ dubbing, lhey are being recorded onto the new
tape.
To _lear the Playback Sound Mode Display, press
DISPLAY on the RM- V713U remote control (provided).
• Select "DISPLAY" and "TIME CODE" from the Playback
Menu ([E_'_pg. 44) to show or hide the Date/Time and
the Time Cod_ on the recording:
• To keep all tile canlcorder's indications from appearing
on the VCR, sel "INDICATION" to "OFF" in Ihe
Playback Menu _ fag.44) arid pre_s DISPLAY on lhe
r,'_lT!ole

controk

N51
DigitalDubbing
It isalso possible to copy lecolded scenes from the
camcorder onto other video unit equipped with a DV
connectur. Since a digital signal is sent, thele is little if any
image or sound deterioration,
Power

Switch

CONFIRM

POWER-OFF

STATUS

Make sure the camcorder's powel is off.
MAKE

CONNECTIONS

Connect tile camcorder to you. video unit equipped
with a DV connector using the DV cable (optional) as
shown in the illustlation.
r"K
back the souse tape,
START

RECORDING

While watching the playback on the monitor, engage
tile DV connector-equipped video unit's lecord mode
from the spot on the source tape you want to begin
recording.

To DV
IN/OUT

NOTES:
• It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack
(L/pg.
9).
• If the renlot_ contro) is used when both the p)ay_r and
recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the
sanle operation. To prevent this fron! happening, press
the buttons on boll_ units.

To DV
IN/OUT

• For Digital Dubbing, this canlcorder can be connecied
on)y to one device at a time. This canlcorder can a)so be
usod as a recordelc
• If a bkmk portion or disturbed image is p)ayed back on
the p)ayar during dubbing, the dubbing nlay stop so that
an unusual image is not dubbed.
• Even though the DV came is connected corre_dy,
sometimes the image may not appear in stop 3. If the
above

RM-V7t3U
(provided)

To Use

This Camcorder

oCCUrs_

turn

off power

and

make

Col_nections

again.
• If "P)ayback Zoom" (_-; pg. 54), "Playback Specia)
Effects" (7/pg. 55) or "Snapshot" is attempled during
playback, only the original p)ayback image recorded on
the tape is output I?om the DV IN/OUT connecto_
• Be sure to use a DV cable with the core fitt_

As A Recorder...

1. Turn the Powe_ Switch to "_"
while plessing down the Lock Button.
2. Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to _ecord on.
3. Pless START/STOP to engage the Recold Pause mode. "DV I_pears
4. Pless START/STOP to stair recolding. "DV IN" changes to "_".
5. Press START/STOP again to engage the Record Pause mode. "_"

on the scleen.
returns to "DV IN".

NOTES:
• During Digital Dubbing, the image i_ dubbed using the recording mod_ selectee) in the Mode Menu
(_-Y pg. 12).
• Digital Dubbing is perforated in the sound mod# recorded on the ot_ina) tap_, regatdless of the current
"SOUND MODE" settin[_ (_"T pg. 30).
• During Digital Dubbing, no signal i_ output frum the AV OUT connectu_:

5 2, E.

¸''i '"'""
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this
camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations
(Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forwald and Rewind) of youl
VCR. This remote contlol unit makes additional playback
lunctions possible.

Installing
TheBattery
The remote contlol uses one lithium battery (CR2025),
PULL OUT

BATTERY

HOLDER

Pull out the battely holder while pressing the knob as
shown,
Knob

INSERT

BATTERY

HOLDER

Insert the battely in the holder, and be sure to have
the "+" mark visible.
RE-INSERT

HOLDER

Slide the homer back in until you hear a click.
• Read the caution concerning lithium batteries
(L'T pg, 2),

When using the remote control, be sure to
point it at the remote sensol. The illustlation shows the approximate transmitted
beam effective alea fol indoor use.
Transmitted beam
effective ar_a

The tlansmitted beam may not be effective
Ol may cause incorrect operation outdoors
ol when the remote sensor is dhect[y
exposed to sunlight ol poweriul lighting.

,:,53
.@

RM-V713U

(provid,_J)

Functions

with the camcorder'sPower
Switchset to the camera position
(" _"
or "5S").

Buttons

PAUSE IN Connector
Zoom (T/W)

With the camcorder's Power
Switch set to "_
".

_ T pg. 57

Buttons

Zoom in/_ut/_ _ pg. 20)

7c_om in/out

(Lr T pg. 54)

DISPEAY Button

_ T pg. 50

SHIFT Button

SLOW Rewind/Forward
Left!Right Buttons

FADE/WIPE

REW Button

R_wind, Reverse Shuttle Search
(_ _ pg. 42, 43)

EFFECT Button

_ T pg. 55

EFFECT ON/OFF

_ T pg. 54
Buttons

Button

_ T pg. 57

Button

_) Infrared beam transmitting
_) START/STOP Button
_) AUDIO

_ :_ pg. 54
_ T pg. 54

MONITOR

_) MBR SET Button

_ T pg. 55
window

_ansmits
Fundions

Button

the beam signal.
same as the Recording

Start/Stop button on the camcode_
_ T pg. 45
_ T pg. 56

Down Button
A. DUB Button

_ _' pg. 54
_ T pg. 62

Up Button

_ T pg. 54

FF Button

Fast Forward, Forward Shuttle
Search/_ r T pg. 42, 43)

PEAY Button

Playback start/_

PAUSE Button

Pause (_rT pg. 43)

STOP Button

Stop (_rT pg. 42)

_) R.A.EDIT Buttons

_ T pg. 56

_ pg. 42)

FEATURE:
Slow-Motion

Playback

PURPOSE:
Tv allow slow

speed sea_cl_ in eithe_ dilection.

OPERATION:
1 ) To change lion1 nomlal to Slow Motion Playback, pless
PAUSE Ill) at the point whele you want to sta_t
playback in slow motion.
2) Pless SLOW (_1 or I_). Aftel playing back for aH-_lox.
I minute in Slow Rewind or approx. 2 minutes in Skew
Folwald, normal playback lesumes.
• To stop Stow Motion Pldyback in progess, press PLAY {_-).

NOTES:

• During SlowMotion
Playback, clue to digital image
processing, the picture may take on a mosaic eft_ct.
• After SLOW (_1 or I_') is pressed, the still image may t)e
displayed for a t_w seconds, then the screen may become
blue back fur a few seconcg. This is not a malfunction.
• Thele may be a small nlai]_in between the slowd?_otlon
playback start point you chose and the start point at which
the camcorder actually begins playback in slow mopon.
• During Slow Motion Playback, there will be dlstur
bances in video and the picture may seem unstable,
especially with steady images. Thi_ is not a malfunc_
lion.
• During SIowMotion
Playback, press PAUSE (11) to
pause playback.

FEATURE:
Frame-By-Frame

Playback

PURPOSE:
To allow flame

by-hame

search.

OPERATION:
1 ) To change flom nomlal to Frame By Frame Playback,
pless PAUSE (11) at the point whe)e you want to staFL
Flame By Flame Playback.
2) Pless PAUSE (11))epedtedly. Each time it is p)essed, the
frame is played back.
Zoom

Rutlong-

SHIFT-Left or SLOW-Rewind

Butlon

-- Up Button

FEATURE:
Playback

mDown

PURPOSE:

Button

--PLAY

Right or SLOW
Forward Butlon

PAUSE
--STOP
RM_V7t 3U
(provided)

Normal playback

Press T

Zoom

To magnify the )eco_ded image up to 10X at any time
du)ing playback.
OPERATION:
1 ) [fless PLAY {Ib) to find the scene of inte)est.
2) Press the Zoom Buttons if/W) on the remote control.
Make sure the remote control is pointed at the
camcordel's
lemote sengoL Pressing T zooms in.
3) You can move the image on screen around to find a
particular portion of thetp icture. While hoktin, g down
SHIFT, press _ (Left), _ (Right), _:_ (Up) and_n_
{Down).
• To end zoom, ptess and hold W until magnification returns
to normal. Oi3 ptess STOP (11)and then press PLAY (Ib).

NOTES:
To move image,
press _ (right)
while k,_ ing
SHIFT he_d down

• Zoom can also be used dudng slow motion
playback.
• During digital image processing, the quality
image may sufGr:

and still
of the

EN55
FEATURE:
Playback

Special

Effects

PURPOSE:
To allow you to add creative effects to tile playback
image. You can use any one of tile 5 effects.

PowerSwitch

]
PLAYBACK
EFFECT
Select Menu

PLAY--

EFFECT-- _
EFFECTON/OFF--

...........................
RM-V713U
(provided)

OPERATION:
1) To stalt playback, press PLAY (1_).
2) Point the remote control at the camcorde_'s remote
sensol and press EFFECT.The PLAYBACK EFFECT
Select Menu appeals.
3) Move tile highlight bar to tile desiled effect by
pressing EFFECT.The selected function is activated
and aftel 2 seconds the metal disappeals.
• To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/
OFF on the remote control hessing it again reactivates the selected effect.
• To change the selected effect, lepeat from step 2 of
the above "OPERATION".
NOTES:
• When some Playback Special Effects are used, tile
Multi Anatyzer 4 and Mulfi_Anatyzer 9 Snapshot
mod_s (e.'_¢pg. 26) are not available.
• Tile eflg'cls Ihat can be used durin_ playbark are
Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia, Strobe and Video
Echo. The effecls work the same in playback as lbey
did in recording. Refer to page 35 for more
information,

Random
Assemble
Editing
[R.A.Edit]
Qeate edited videos easily using your camcolder as tile
source player. You can select Lip to 8 "cuts" foI automatic
editing, in any order you like. R,A.Edit is mole easily
perfornled when tile RM-V713U MBR (Multi-Brand
Remote, _-/pg. 52) is set to opelate with youl brand of
VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by
operating tile VCR manually.
Before opelation, make sure the lithium battery is installed
in the remote control RM-V713U ([:7 pg, 52),
SET REMOTE/VCR
SET REMOTE

s.,.-r

CODE
TO

OPERATE

VCR

Turn off the powel to the VCR and point the lemote
towalds the VCR's infrared senson Then, lel_u ins to
the VCR CODE LIST on the [eft, press and hold MBR
gET, and press button (A) and then (B),
• The code is automatically set once you release MBR
SET, and the VCR's powel comes on.
OPERATE

VCR

Make sure the VCR's powel is on, Then, while
holding SHIFT, press the button on the remote fol the
desired lunction, The functions the remote can
control ale PLAY,STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW and VCR
RE(: STBY (you do not need to press SHIFT lur tills

VCR CODE LIST

ore),

00
O0
O0

0
HiTACHi

JVC

A
B
C

MAGNAVOX

O0
O0
00
00
O0
O0
O0
O0
0

MITSUBISHI

NEC

PHILIPS

00
O0

PANASONIC

RCA

O0
00
O0
O0
00
O0
O0
O0
00
O0
0

PHluPs

You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.
0

O0
O0
O0
O0
0 O
00
O0
O0
O0

SANYO

SHARp

O0
00
O0

SONY

O0
00
O0
TOSHIBA 00
O0
0

ZENITH

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:
• Iflt_e VCR's power does not come on in step 1, try
another code trom lhe VCR CODE LISI,
• Some brands of VCR do not come on automatically, hi
thg case, turn lt_e power on manually and Iry slep 2.
• Iflt_e remote control is not ahle lo control the VCR, use
the controls on the VCR.
• When the remote conlrol's battery runs out, lhe VCR
brand you have set will be erase_L
In that case, replace ltle old t)allery with a new one lo
reset the VCR hrand.

EN
57
MAKE CONNECTIONS
Atso refer to pg. 46, 47 and 49.

CONNECT

TO...

[]

EQUIPPED

IVC VCR
TERMINAL
( onnect
terminal.

EDIT

WITH

the edith_g cable

[] JVCVCR

NOT

Connect the editing
cot) nector_

I
Yellow to
I _ VIDEO

AUDIO
red to

.OUTtjOUT,
White to
AUDIO
L OUT

White to
AUDIO L IN

To
S-VIDEO
OUT

_udio/
Video cable
[RCA plug to
RCA plug]
(optional)

Editing
cable
(provided)

cable

[] VCR OTHER THAN

WITH

PAUSE
PAUSE

REMOTE

EQUIPPED

WITH

to the R.A.EDIT

TYPE []

OR []

Connect the editing cable to the RM-V713U's
PAUSE IN connectol.
PREPARE

S-Video
cable
(oplional)

to the Remote

EQUIPPED

PAUSE TERMINAL
BUT
R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR

REMOTE

CAMCORDER

Insert a lecorded tape and set the Power Switch to
"f_'?'l" while pressing down the Lock Button.
PREPARE

VCR

Turn the powel on, insert a recordabte tape and
engage the AUX mode 0efel to VCR's instructionsL
SELECT SCENES

Red to
AUDIO
R IN

-_ Yellow
VIDEO to
IN*

To S-VIDEO
IN

[][]
To Remote

START

SOURCE

PLAYBACK

hess PLAY (_-) and then pless R.A. EDIT ON/OFF on
the remote contlol. Make sule to point the remote
control at the camcoldel's lemote sensor.
• The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.
EXECUTE FADE/WIPE
IN
IF NECESSARY)
WIPE on the remote control
• Cycle through the effects by pressing r_peatedly,
and stop when the one you want is displayed.
• You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the
beginning of Program 1.

RM-V713U

(provided)

*Connect when the S-Videnocable is not used.

NOTES:
• The S-Video cable and Audio/Video cable (RCA plug to RCA plug) are optional. Be sure to use the following:
• S-Video cable: YTU94146A
• Audio/Video cable (RCA plug to RCA plu_: YTU94147A
Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on their availability
• Y_u can use the AV OUT connectc)_ on the camcorde_ tv_ connection.
• Bef(Jre Random Assemble Editing_ make sure the il_d_cat_ons do not appear on the TV n_onitot: tf they appear dulling
Randon_ Assembl_ Editlng_ they will be Iecorded onto the new tape. To cleat the Playback Sound Mode Display, pless
DISPLAY on the Iemote control. Select DtS! LAY" and "TIME F ODE " trom the f layback Menu (_ _. 44) to show ot
hide the Dat_ime
and the Fime ('ode on the Iecordlng. _ show ot hld# all indications except fc;r the Random
Assemb/# Editing Menu, set "tNDtCAT/ON"
to "OFF" in the Playback Menu (L_:r pg. 44) and press DISPLAY on the
remote control. When Random Assemble Editing starts, its indications disappea_ and are not recorded on the new tape.
CONTINUED

SELECTSCENES(cont.)
pOINT
of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT on
tile remote control. The Edk-ln position appears on
the Random Assemble Editing Menu.
PowerSwitch

;IT EDIT-OUT
random Assemble
Editing Menu

POINT

_.tthe end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. Tile
Edit-Out position appeals on the Random Assemble
Editing Menu.
USE FADE/WIPE

SCENE

TRANSITION
(IF NECESSARY)
hess FADE/WIPE.
• Cycle through the effects by pressing r_peatedly,
and stop when the one you want is displayed.
• If you select a Fade/Wipe effect tol an Edit-Out
point, the effect is automatically applied to the
lollowing Edit-In point.
• You cannot use a Picture Wip_/Disso[ve at the end
of the last scene.
• When you use Fade/Wipe effects, that time is
included in the total time (this does not apply to
Picture Wipe/Dissolve).

USE PLAYBACK SPECIAL EFFECTS
IF NECESSARY, _" pg. 55)
'lessEFFECT.

RM-V713U
(provided)

FADE/WIPE-

--PLAY

EFFECTEDIT

-- R.A.EDIT
ON/OFF

IN/OUT--

CANCEL

SCENES

• To chang_ previously legisteled points, pless
CANCEL on the lemote control The registered
points disappear, one at a time, from the most
recently registered point.
• If you are not using Fade/Wipe or Program AE with
specia[ effects, repeat steps 6 and 7 only.

NOTES:
• Wben the source tape has more than 2 identical time cod_s (_/pg. 27), tbe canlcorder nlay nol find lhe
Editqn poinl you chose and a malfunction may occu_
• Wben cboosing a scen_, set Edit4n 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 d_ck's R_cord-Standby mod_ will be
cancelled and editing will not take place.
• If there are blank pordons before or after the Fdit-ln and Edit_Out points, a blue-backed screen may be
included in the edited version.
• Since time cod_s re_gter Iinle only as accurately as seconds, the lime cod_ Iolal time may not match ttte
total program time exactly.
• Turning off the camcorder's power erases all registered Editqn and Edit-Out points.
• If you select Sepia or Monotone mode t?om Program AE with special effecb, you cannot use the Dgsolve or
Black & White Fadeg In thg case tile Dissolve or Black & Wbite indicator b_gins blinking: Once Ihe next
Editqn pc_inl is registered, the effect is tumid oft_ To combine these eft_cls, use Sepia or Monotone during
r_cording, then use Dissolve or Bla_k & White Fader during Random Assemble Edidng:

EN59
AUTOMATIC
PREPARE

EDITING

TO VCR

SOURCE

TAPE

Rewind the tape hmthe camcolder to the beginning of
tile scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (11),
ENGAGE
VCR'S RECORD-PAUSE
MODE
Point timelemote control towards the VCR's remote

[
START/STOP
Button

sensor and pless VCR RECSTBY (Q II), or manually
engage the VCR's Recold-Pause mode.
START

EDITING

hess START/STOP on the camcorder.
proceeds as proglamed, right through
the last registeled scene.

Editing
to the end of

Pause (11) Button

• hessing START/STOP on the remote control does
not start editing,
• When dubbing is complete, the camcordel entels
the Pause mode, and the recording deck enters its
Record-Standby mode.
• If you do not register an Edit-Out point, timetape wile
be dubbed all the way to the end automatically,

Stop(11)BultOn

STOP
Randon]
Editing

Assemble
Menu

EDITING

Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the
VCR.
To make the R,A. Edit counter display disappeab press
R.A. EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.

NOTES:
• Pressing R.A. EDIT ON/OFF on the remole conlrol
rl_ars all settings regisl_red during Random A_sembte
Edi_h_g.
• When the editing cabl. is _onnec[ed lo [he Pause
l_rminat during dubbing, mak_ sure the remol_ conlrol
is pointed at the VCR's sensor, and Ihat the path between
lhe two is unobstructed.
• Random A_sembte Editing may not function properly
when using a tape including several duplicated Time
Cod_s _
pg: 21).

RM-V713U
(provided)

FADE/WIPEEFFECTEDIT

IN/OUT--

--PAUSE
-- R.A.

EDIT

ON/OFF
CANCEL

VCR REC
STBY

ForMoreAccurateEditing
Some VCRs make the transition flom Recold-Standby to
Record mode Iaster than others. Even if you begin editing
lot the camcordel and the VCR at exactly the same time,
you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that you have
recorded scenes you did not wanL Fol a c[ean[y edited
tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder
against your VCR.

Program
1

DIAGNOSING
CAMCORDER

VCR'S AGAINST
TIMING

PREPAREFOR R.A. EDIT
Hay back the tape in the camcorder, then point time
remote
control
at the camcorder's
remote
sensor
and
pless R.A. EDIT ON/OFF.
• "Random Assemble Editing Menu" appears.

CHOOSE A SCENE
Random Assemble
EditlngMenu

Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1
only. In order to check VCR and camcolder timing,
select the beginning of a scene transition as youl EditIn point.

PlAY BACK DUBBED SCENE
• If any imag_s from the scene priol to timetlansition
you chose for your Edit-In point wele lecolded, that
means your VCR moves quickly from Recold-Pause
to Record mode.
• If the scene you tlied to dub starts in progress, the
VCR is slow to start recording,

E,61
ADJUSTMENT
CAMCORDER

OF VCR'S AGAINST
TIMING

ACCESS PLAYBACK
MENU
Point timelemote control at the camcorder's remote
sensor and press R.A. EDIT ON/OFF to make file
Random Assemble [diting menu disappear, then
.pressMENU/SET. The elay_ack Menu appeals.
SELECT

FUNCTION

Mow the highlight bal to "SYNCHRO" by iotating
MENU/SET, then press it, The value _r %YNCHRO"
is highlighted.
INPUT

MENU/SET

Dial

CORRECTION

DATA

Based o_ the dJag_ostks perJommd/_, _ pg. &0), you
can now inclease timeVCR's speed by rotating
M[NU!SET upwald. You can also slow down tile
VCR's speed by rotating MENU/SET downward. Tile
adjustrl_ent range is from
.3 to +1,3 seconds, Jn
0,1-second increments.
Power

Swilch

CLOSE MENU
hess MENU/SET twke.

Display

Playback

• Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning
with step 4 on page 57.

NOTES:
• Befor_ performing actual Random Assembl_ Fdiling, do
a fPw Random AssemblP Fdiling trial runs to check
whether Ihe value you haw h_put is appropriate or nol_
and make adjustments ach_ and Edit Out
points, as they will atl be
erased (L_Tpg. 32).
• The camcordel automatically
shuts off after 5 minutes have
elapsed in the Record
St,mdby mode. Make sure
you continue operations
within 5 minutes after
engaging Record Standby
mode (L_T pg. 32).

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16. The picture wipe function
doesn't work.

16. • The Slow Shutter mode is
activated.
• The Squeeze or Cinema mode
is selected in the Recording
Menu.

16. • Make sure the Squeeze mode,
Cinema mode, or Slow
Shutter mode is not activated
when preparing to use the
Picture Wipe function (_ T pg.
29, 35).

17. Scene transition
as expecled.

17. • When using "Picture Wipe/
DissoJve" (_ _°pg. 32) or
"DissoJves during 5 second
recording mode" (_r pg. 24),
there is a delay of a fraction of
a second bewveen the

17.

does not go

previous record stop point
and the Dissolve start point.
This is norma], but this s]ight
delay becomes especial]y
noticeable when shooting
fast moving subject or during
rapid panning.
l& The Video Echo mode does
not work.

18. • The Picture Wipe or
Dissolve functions are in use.
• The Squeeze mode is selected
in the Recording Menu.
• A Fade in or Fade Out is in

18. • Make sure the Squeeze mode
is set to "OFF" (_ 7° pg. 28, 29}.
• Do not try to use the Video
Echo mode during_ a Fade In
or Fade Out or when Dissolve

_rogress (White Fader, Black
Fac er or Black & White Fac er).
• Dissolve during 5 second
mode recording is in use.

is activated during 5 second
mode recording (_F pg. 34,
35).

19. Even when Slow Shutter is
not selected, the image looks
like it is activated,

19. • When shoothlg in the dark,
the unit becomes highly
sensitive to light and the
image takes on an effect
similar to Slow Shutter.

19. • If you want the lighting to
look more natural, set GAIN
UP to "AGC" or "OFF" in the
Mode Menu (_ T pg. 28, 29).

2& There is no strobe when the
Classic Film or Strobe mode
is activated.

20. • The Picture Wipe or Dissolve
function is in use.
• Dissolve during 5 second
mode recording is in use.

20. • Do not try to use the Classic
Film or Strobe mode during a
scene transition (_ T pg. 34,
35).

21. White Balance cannot be
activated,

21. • The Sepia or Monotone
is activated,

21. • Turn off Sepia or Monotone
before setting White Balance
(_ 7 pg. 34, 35).

22. When shooting a subject
illuminated
by bright light,
vertical lines appeal_

22. • This is a resutt of exceedingly
high contrast, and is not a
malfunction.

22.

23. When the screen is under
direct sunlight during
shooting, the screen becomes
red or b_ack for an instant.

23. •This

23.

24. During recording, the date/
time does not appear.

24. • "DISPLAY" is setto "OFF" in
the Date/Time Menu.
• Self Recording is performed.

mode

is not a malfunction.

24. • Set "DISPLAY"

to "ON"

in the

Date/Time Menu {_ _- pg. 22).
• During Sel_Recording, the
date/time does not appear
(_ 7 pg. 193.
• Set "INDICATION"
to "ON"
in the Date/Time Menu
(_ T pg. 23).
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25. The indicators and messages
do not appea_

25. • "ON SCREEN" is set to "OFF"
in the Date/Time Menu.
• You have made the indicators
disappeal:

26. Images on the L(D monitor
appear dark or whitish.

26.

• In places subject to low
tempelature, images become
clark due to the characteristics
of the LCD monitun When this

25. • Set "(3N SCREEN" to "ON" in
the Date/Time Menu
(_;r pg. 22).
• Set "INDICATI()N"
to "ON"
in the Date/Time Menu
(g ;. pg. 23).
26. • Ad ust the brightness and
ang e of t le LCD monitor
(_r;r pg. ] 9).

happens, the displayed colors
differ from those that a_e
actually recorded. This is not a
defect of the camcorJel:
• 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.
27. The rear of the LCD monitor
is hot.

27. • The light used to illuminate
the LCD monitor causes it to
become hot.

27. • Close the LCD monitor to turn
it off or set the Power Switch
to "OFF", and let the unit cool
down.

28. The indicators and the image
color on the LCD monitor
are not cleal_

28. • This may occul when the
surface or the edge of the LED
monitor is plessed.

28.

29. The LCD monitor or
viewfinder indications

29.
blink.

• Certain Fade/Wi )e effects,
certain medes o Program AE
with special effects, "DIS" and
other ffmctions that cannot be

29. • Re read the sections covering
Fade/Wipe effects, Program
AE with special effects and
"DIS" (_r pg. 29, 31 35).

used together ate selected at
the same time.
30. Colored bright spots appear
all over the LCD monitor or
the viewfincJer.

3& • The LCD monitur or the

30.

viewfinder is made with high
precision technology. However,
black spots or bright spots of
light {red, green or blue) may
appea_ constantly on the LCD
monitor or the viewfindel:
These spots am not recorded on
the tape. This is not due tu any
defect of the unit. (Effective
dots: more than 99.99 %)

31. During recording,
cannot be heard.

sound

31. • The optional headphones ale
not connected to the
headphones connectun
• The sound volume of the
headphones connectur was not
adjusted applopriately. The
sound volume at this point is
the same as the level it was

31. • Connect the optional
headphones
to the head
phones connec_r
{_ pg. 62).
• Adjust the sound volume
during playback (t _r pg. 42).

adjusted to during playback.
32. Play, Rewind and Fast
Forward functions do not
work.

32.

• The

Power

Switch

is not

set to

32. • Set the Power Switch to
"_"

(_F pg. 42).

E,67
33. The tape is moving,
there is no picture,

but

33. * Y_ur TV has AV input terminals,
but is not set to its VIDE() mc_le,
• Tile cassette's cover is open.

33. • Set the TV to the mode or
channel appropriate k_r video
playback (Lr_"pg. 46, 47).
• Close the cassette's covel

34. • During playback of the
unrecorded portion, Highspeed Search and still
playback, LCD monitor
indications appear distorted.
This is not a defect.

34.

35. Images on the LCD monitor
are jitters/,

35. • The speaker
great,

35. • Turn the speaker volume
down (_r_r pg. 42).

36. The LCD monitoB the
viewfinder and the lens have

36.

(F 7 pg. 11}.
34. The LCD monitor
are distorted.

indications

volume

is too

36.

become dirty (ex. fingerprints).
37. An unusual

mark appears.

• Wipe

them

gently

cloth.

Wiping

cause

damage.

with

strongly

soft
can

37. • Check the section of the

37.

manual that explains LCD
monitor/viewfinder
indications (L_:r pg. 72, 73).
38. An error indication
(E01

E06) appears.

38. • A malfunction of some kind
has occurred. In this case the
camcolde_'s functions
become unusable.

38. • Remove the power supply
(batteiy pack, etc.) and wait a
few minutes ior the indication
to clear. When it does, you can
resume using the camcorde_.
If the indication remains even
though you lepeat the above
two or three times, please
c_nsuh your nearest JVC deale_.

39. The chalger indicator on the
AC Power Adapter/( hanger
does not light.

39. • The temperature of the bar, ely
is extremely high/low,
• Charging is difficult in places
subject to extremely
high/low
temperatures.

39. • T_ protect the battely, it is
recommended
to charge it in
places with a temperature
of
I 0°C to 35°C {50'F to 95°F)
(FTr pg. 75h

40. The recording
mode
indicator "LP" blinks.

40. • This occurs when recording in
the LP mode is not available.

40.

After the indicator blinks, the
recording mode switches to
"SP" and recording
goes on.
41. Picture does not appear on
the LCD moniton

41. • The viewfinder is pulled out.
• The LCD monitor's brightness
setting is too dark.

41. • Push the viewfinder back in.
• Adjust the brightness of the
LCD monitor (_° _g. 19k
• If the monitor is ti tec upwarc
180 degrees, open the
monitor fully (L_;r pg. 18).

42. When the image is printed
from the printel_ a black bar
appears at the bottom of the
screen.

42. • This is not a maHunction.

42. • By recolding with "DIS"
activated (_2_ pg. 29) this can
be avoided.

43. When the camcorder
is
connected
via the DV
connector, the camco_der
does not operate.

43. • The DV cable was plugged/
unplugged with power turned
on.

43. • Turn the camcorder's power
off and on again, then operate
iL

AfterUse
Turn off the camcolder.
Slide down OPEN/EJECT in tile direction of tile
anow, then swing the cover open until it locks. The
cassette holder opens automatically. Remove the
cassette.
hess "PUSH HERE" to close the cassette cover.

%.._[
OPEN/EJECT
Switch

Slide down BATT. RELEASEand remove the battery
pack,

CleaningTheCamcorder
with a soft cloth.
• Put ck)th in diluted mild soap and wring it well to
wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry
cloth,
CLEAN

LCD MONITOR

Wipe gently with the plovided cleaning cloth ol a
commercially available soft cloth. Be caleful not to
damage the monitor, Close the LCD monitor.
BATT. RELEASE
Switch

CLEAN

LENS

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with
lens cleaning papel.
PULL OUT

Blower brush

VIEWFINDER

FULLY

CLEAN VIEWFINDER
SJidethe cover in the direction of the arrow O, Insert
a lens blower or a soft cloth into timegap at the
bottom of the viewfinder and clean the interior of the
viewfinder with it 0.
PUSH

VIEWFINDER

BACK

Close the cover until it locks in p_ace, Tilt time
viewfinder horizontally, and push it back im
Gap

NOTES:
• Avoid using strong cleaning agent_ such as t_nzine or alcohol.
• (leaning should t;_ ck)ne only after tile battery pack has been removed or other pc)wer unil_ have been
disconnected.
• Mold may for!! if the l_ns is left dirty,
• When using a cleaner or chenlicatty treated ckJth refer to the cautions of each product.

EN69
_) JLIP (Joint Levet interface Protocol) ConnecJor
Connect to a JLIP-compafible camcordel or VCR
to control it from the computer using JLIP Hayer
Pack (optional) etc.
NOTE:
Make sure that the camcorder is turned on while
connecting tile cam(ordel to a PC using the
Docking Station's JLIP connector, If the camcorder
is turned ofi (because the Power Switch is set to
"OFF" or due to Auto Shut Off* etc.) while the
JLIP proglam software is used, it will be impossibte to control the connected devices from tile
computer. In such a case, first try turning tile
camcordel on again, ol unplug the JLIPconnection cable from the Docking Station's JLIP
connectol, Then, initialize or run the softwale
again.
* Auto Shut Off:
If 5 minutes eiapse in the Record Standby mode
or in the Pause mode, tile camcorder's powel
shuts off automatically to conserve energy.
PC Conne(tol

{DIGITAL STILL] ........... L_ pg, 48

_) Edit Connector {EDIT] ......................... L_'Tpg, 57
Connect tile editing cable when performing
Random Assemb[e Editing (L_ pg, 56 6_),

(4) Stud ....................................................

L'q_pg, 46

_) Saew .................................................
L'q_pg, 46
_) Multi Connector
The Docking Station ca_l be connecled with this
camcordel through this connector, Never touch it
with youl hand or hit it with a hard object; if the
pins are damaged, the connectors will become
unusable clue to contact failure.
{Z) S-Video Output ConnecIor
[S OUT] .......................................

_/pg.

(_ Video Output Connector
[VIDEOI .......................................

_,_' pg. 46, 57

Audio Output Connector
[AUDIO L/R] ................................

46, 57

_,_' pg. 46, 57

_)) External Stereo Microphone Input
Connector [MIE] .................................

L_'q_
pg, 62

Saew Knob ........................................
L_ pg, 46
To attach the camcorder, tighten this clockwise.

70EN

[

EN71
Controls

Connectors
Tile connectols _) to _) ale located beneath the cover,

(_0 Snapshot Mode Button
[SNAPSHOT MODE] ..........................

_,_' pg, 26

(_) Multi Screen Button
[MULTI SCREEN] ................................

_) OperaBon Switch [ D,

pg, 27

[] ] ................. _,_' pg, 15

_) • Power Zoom Level iT/W} ................. _,_' pg. 20
• Speaker/Headphone Volume
Control [VOL,} .................................
_ pg. 42
(_) START/STOP Button ............................

_,_' pg, 16

_) Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ............ _

pg. 26

(_) Back Light Button [BACK LIGHT] ........ _7 pg, 38
(_) OPEN/EJECT Switch ............................

_,_' pg. 11

(_ Battery Release Switch
[BATT. RELEASE] .................................

_F pg. 9

Play/Pause Button lib/Ill

.....................

Rewind Button [4141}...........................

_,;' pg, 15
_f_ pg, 42
_F pg. 42

@ Stop Button [11 ..................................

_/pg.

(_ Fast-Forwald

E__ pg. 42

Button 11_1_1...................

Lock Button ........................................
(_7}Dioptel

Adjustment

Control

................

{D ° Audio/Video Output Connector
[AV OUT] ........................................
L'h_pg, 46
• Headphones Connector [_-] ] ............ L'h_pg, 62
_) Mufti Connector
When attached m die Docking Station, this part is
connected,

Indicators

(_ •MENU/SET Dial [%
PUSH] --, L'_ pg. 10, 28
• LCD Monitor/Viewfindel
Brightness
Control ............................................
_ _ pg. 19
(_ Power Switch .....................................

{I) Digital Video Connector
[DV IN/OUT] (i.link*) ................... m,' pg. 49, 51
* i.Link refel s to the IEEE1394-1995 industry
speofica ion and ex enslons hereof. The _, [ogo
is used for products compliant with the LLink
standard.

21] Ta[ty Lamp ..........................................

L'_ pg. 16

[221Power Lamp .......................................

L'h_pg, 16

Other Parts
[] Camera Sensol
Be careful not to cover this area; a sensol
necessary for shooting is built-in hele.
[]

Lens ([over
Opens when the viewfinder is pulled out or the
LCD monitor is opened lully,

[]

Steleo Microphone

[]

Viewfinder ..........................................

L'T pg, 13

[]

Remote Sensol . ...................................

L_ pg, 52

[]

LCD Monitor ......................................

L_ pg, 19

[]

Speaker ..............................................

L'_ pg, 42

[]

Battery Pack Mount ............................

_'_ pg, 9

[]

Gdp Strap ...........................................

_'_ pg, 13

[]

Stud Hole ...........................................

¢_ pg, 46

[]

Tripod Mounting Socket ................ _,_' pg. 14, 46

E _ pg. 15
_,r pg. 13

.............................

L'T pg, 62

LCDMonitor/Viewfinder
Indications
DuringRecording

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No.
(1)*

Function
Displays the operation mode position.

(_ F pg. 15)

Appears when backlight compensation

is used.

(_ F pg. 38)

Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode.
Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer

("DIS")

(_ F pg. 29)
is engaged.

(_ F pg. 29)

(5)

Appears when Auto Slow Shutter is engaged ("GAIN

UP" is set to "AUTO").

Displays the recording mode (SP or LP).

(_ F pg. 29)
(_ F pg. 12)

Appears when in the Record-Standby

(_ F pg. 16)

Displays the tape remaining

mode.

time.

(_ F pg. 17)

Appears during recording.

(_ F pg. 16)

Appears while the tape is running.

(_?- pg. 16)

Appears when taking a Snapshot.

(_ F pg. 26)

Appears during Self-Timer recording.

(_ F pg. 25)

Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind.

(_ F pg. 30)

5S MODE/5SD MODE/ANIM.
MODE: Displays the 5 second recording mode, Dissolve during
5 second recording mode or Animation recording mode.
(_ T, pg. 24, 30)

Displays the date/tlme.

(_ F pg. 22)

Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
Displays the sound mode for approx. 5 seconds after turning

(_ F pg. 19)
on the camcorder.

Appears when the iris is locked.

(_-

pg. 30)

(_ F pg. 39)

Appears when the focus is adjusted

manually.

(_ F pg. 37)

Appears when the exposure is adjusted.

(_-

pg. 38)

Appears when the white balance is adjusted.

(_-

pg. 41 )

Displays the selected Program AE with special effects.

(_ F pg. 34)

Displays the selected Fade/Wipe

(_ F pg. 31 )

effect.

Appears during zooming.
(_ Zoom level indicator
(_ Approximate zoom ratio
* :Setting "INDICATION"
(a ,* pg. 23}.

to "OFF"

in the Date/Time

(_ F pg. 20)

Menu lets you remove indications

marked with * from the screen

73
LCDMonitor/Viewfinder
Indications
DuringPlayback
No.
_1_

Function
Displays the sound mode.

(a ;, pg. 45)

Displays the tape speed.
_3_

Appears
•
:
:
:
II
:
II•
:
,11 :
:
I1_ :

while a tape is running.
Playback
Fast-Forward/Shuttle search
Rewind/Shuttle
search
Pause
Forward slow-motion
Reverse slow-motion
Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing Pause

Displays the date/tlme.
BRIGHT:
VOLUME:

(a T pg. 45)

Displays the brightness of the LCD
monitor or the viewllnder. (F;_ pg. 19)
Displays the speaker or headphone
volume.
(a T pg. 42)

Displays the time code.

(a T pg. 45)

WarningIndications
Indications

Function
Displays the battery remaining power.
Remaining

power level: high

Remaining

power level: exhausted

As the battery power comes dose to nil, the battery indicator
_
btinks.
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.
Appears when no tape is loaded,

tab is set to "SAVE".
(_7 pg. 11)

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording.

]

Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, the camcorder
off automatically.

TAPE!
TAPE
SET

or when the erase protection

(a F pg. 76)

turns

Appears for 10 seconds after power is turned on if there is no tape loaded.

END

DATE/TIME!

ERROR!

Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.

(_:F pg. 17)

• Appears when the date/tlme is not set.
(aJ pg. 10)
• Appears when the clock (lithium) battery is discharged and the previously set date/
time is erased.
(_:F pg. 10)
Appears when Audio Dubbing is unavailable.

(_:F pg. 62)

REFER MANUAL

E01

E06

The error indications (E01 -- EO6) 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.
(_:7 pg. 67)

AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... _.' pg. B, 9
Animation ................................................
[[Y pg. 30
Audio Dubbing ........................................
_Y pg. 62
Auto Focus ...............................................
_._ pg. 36
Auto Shut off .......................................
_ pg. 17, 42

Manual Focus ...........................................
Mode Menu .............................................
Monotone ................................................
Motor Drive Mode ....................................
Mu]tli Screen Mode ..................................

Back Light Compensation ......................... EY pg. 38
Battery Low ..............................................
_' pg. 73
Battery Pack .....................................
L%'_ pg. B, 9, 75

E)peraBon Switch Position ........................

Beep/Talty ................................................
_Y pg. 30
Bdghten The LCD Monitor ........................ EY pg. 19
Built-in Clock's Lithium BatteW ................. _Y pg. 10

Picture Wipe/Dissolve ...............................
Playback Menu ........................................
Playback Special Effects ............................
Playback Zoom ........................................
Power Switch Position ..............................
Piogram AE With Special Effects................
Piovided Accessolies ..................................

C
Charge Tile Battery Pack ............................. _ pg. 8
Cinema ....................................................
EY pg. 29
Classic Film ..............................................
EY pg. 35
Clean The Camcorder ............................... E., pg. 68
Connections ............................ L'h_pg. 9, 46 51, 57

D
Darken The LCD Monitol ......................... E., pg.
Data/Time Display .............................. _ pg. 22,
Date/Hme Settings ....................................
_Y pg.
Demonstration Mode ................................ _Y pg.
Digital Dubbing ........................................
EY pg.
Digital Zoom ......................................
L'__'_pg. 20,
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) .................... '_Y pg.
Diopter Adjustment ..................................
_Y pg.
Dissolve Dudng 5-second Recording
Mode .....................................................
_Y pg.
Dubbing ...................................................
_Y pg.

19
45
10
30
51
29
29
13
24
50

E
Erase Protection ........................................
Exposule Control ......................................

_ pg. 11
_Y pg. 38

F
Fadeqn/Out ..............................................
Fast-Forward The Tape ..............................
5-second recording mode .........................

EY pg. 31
'_Y pg. 42
_Y pg. 24

G
Gain U ...................................................
Grip A;Pustmentdj.......................................

_Ypg. 39
_Y pg. 39

I
Ioumalistic Shooting .................................

37
29
35
26
27

_Y pg, 15

P
EY pg, 32
EY pg, 44
_Y pg, 55
EY pg, 54
EY pg, 15
_Y pg, 34
_Y pg, 5

R
Random AssemNe Editing ................. _Y pg, 56 - 61
Record-Standby ........................................
'_s pg, 16
Recording Format .......................................
E_ pg. 6
Recording Menu .......................................
EY pg, 29
Recording Mode .......................................
EY pg, 12
Remote Control ........................................
EY pg, 52
Rewind The Tape ......................................
_Y pg, 42

S
Serf-Recording ..........................................
EY pg,
Seff-Timel. ................................................
_Y pg,
Sepia ........................................................
_Y pg,
Set Remote Contml/VCR Code .................. _Y pg,
Shuttle Search ...........................................
_Y pg,
Shutter Speed ...........................................
_Y pg,
Slow-Motion Ptayback .............................. _Y pg,
Stow Shutter .............................................
EY pg,
Snapshot Mode ........................................
EY pg,
Sound Mode .............................................
_'_ pg.
Specifications .....................................
_,_' pg. 78,
Squeeze ...................................................
EY pg,
Still Playback ............................................
_Y pg,
Strobe ......................................................
_Y pg,
System Menu ............................................
_Y pg,

19
25
35
56
43
35
54
35
26
45
79
29
43
35
30

T
'_Y
_Y pg"
pg. 29
13

I
Iris ............................................................
Iris Lock ...................................................

'_Y pg,
[Ey pg,
_Y pg,
FLYpg,
EY pg,

T_le Macro ...............................................
_Y pg.
Time Code ............................................
'_s pg, 6,
Tripod Mounting .......................................
_Y pg,
Twilight ....................................................
_Y pg,

U
Unload A Tape .........................................

_Y pg. 19

L
LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications .., L'h_pg. 72, 73
Load ATape .............................................
L'h_pg. 11

30
2t
14
35

_Y pg. 11

V
Video Echo ...............................................

_Y pg, 35

W
White
Wide
Wind
Wipe

Balance ....................................
_
Mode ..............................................
Cut .................................................
In/Out .............................................

pg.
'zy
_Y
_Y

40,
pg,
pg,
pg,

41
29
30
31

Z
Zooming ..................................................

_Y pg, 20

When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in
areas other than the USA
• The provided AC Powel Adaptel/Chalger
features
automatic voltage seledion in the AC lange from
110 V to 240 V.
USING

HOUSEHOLD

AC PLUG

ADAPTER

In case of connecting
the unit's powel cold to an
A( wall outlet other than American
National
Standard
C73 sedes type
called a "Siemens
Plug",
Fol this AC plug adapter,
dealer.

use an AC plug adapter,
as shown.
consult
your nearest
JVC

NOTES:
• It is nornlal for the batlery pack to t_ 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)
Stolage ................. 10°C to 30°C (14°F to 86°F)
• Re_bar_ing dine is based on roonl tenlperature of
20% (68%).
• Tile lower d}e Ienlperature, d}e lonf_er recharging
takes.

Cassettes
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sule to
read the following cautions:
1. During use...
.... make sule timecassette bears the Mini DV
nlark.
.... be aware that lecolding onto prerecorded
tapes automatically erases the pleviously
lecolded video and audio signals.
.... make sule the cassette is positioned properly
when inserting.
.... do not load and unload the cassette

Battery Packs
The supplied batte W pack is
a lithiumqon batte W. Before
using the supplied battery
pack or an optional batteW
pack, be sule to read the
Terminals
lollowing cautions:
1. To avoid hazard...
.... do not bum,
.... do not short-circuit the terminats,
.... do not modify or disassemble.
.... do not expose the battery to tempelatures
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 whele temperatules
are within the tolelances shown in timechalt
below. This is a chemical reaction type
battery
cooler temperatures
impede chenlicat
reaction, whi[e warnler temperatures
calm
plevent complete charging,
.... stole in a cool, dry place. Extended exposule
to high temperatmes
will increase naturat
discharge and shorten service liie.
.... fully charge and then fully dischalge the
battery every 6 nlonths when stoHng the
battery pack over a long period time,
.... remove from charger or powered unit when
not

in use,

as some

when switched

off.

machines

use

culrent

even

lepeatedly without allowing the tape to run at
all. This slackens the tape and can resuff in
damage.
.... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes
the tape to fingerprints and dust,
2. Store cassettes...
.... away from heaters Ol other heat sources.
.... out of direct sunlighh
.... where they won't be subje(t to unnecessary
shock or vibration.
.... where they won't be exposed to strong
magnetic fields (such as those genelated by
nlotors, tlansiolmers or magnets).
.... vertically, in theil original cases.

LCD Monitor
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,
DO NOT...
.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.
.... place the camcordel with the LCD monitol on
the bottom,
2. To prolong service life...
.... avoid rubbing it with coalse 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 tip.
• If you leave power on for a long time, the su0ace
around the LCD monitor becomes hot,

5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:

Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT...
.... open the camcorder's chassis,
.... disassemble or modify the unit,
.... short-circuk 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
powel supply while the powel is on.
.... leave the battery pack attached when the
canicoldel
is not in use.
2. Avoid using the unit...
.... in places subject to excessive hunlidity 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,h
.... in places subject to extrenlely high (ovel 40°C
or ] 04°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)
tempel

atures.

3. DO NOT leave the unit...
.... in places of over 50°C (122°F).
.... in places whele humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%),
.... in dilect sunlight.
.... in

a dosed

cal

sumll/er,

.... near a heatel,
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT...
.... allow it to become wet,
.... drop the unit ol strike it against hard objects.
.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration
during tlansportation,
.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright
objects for long periods,
.... expose the lens to direct sunlight.
.... calry it by homing the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.
.... swing it excessively when using the hand strap
or the grip,
.... swing the solt camera case excessively when
the camcorder is inside it,

• No picture during playback.
• Blocks of noise appeal during playback,
• During lecolding, the Head Clog Warning
indicatol "_"
appears.
In such cases, use the optional Cleaning
Cassette. Insert it and play back. if the cassette is
used more than once consecutively, damage to
the video heads nlay lesult, After the camcorder
plays back lot 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
dealel,
Mechanical moving palts 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 a[t times, periodic check-ups are
recommended after using the unit for about
1,000 houls, Fol pedodic check-ups please
consult your nearest JVC dealeL

How To Handle A CD-ROM
• Take care not to soil ol scratch the milror surface
(opposite to the printed su0ace). Do not write
anything or put a stickel on either the fiont or
back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently
wipe it with a sob cloth outward flora the centel
hole using a circulal motion.
• Do not use conventional disc cleanels or cleaning
spray.
• Do not bend the CDROM or touch its mirror
surface,

• Do not store youl CD-ROM in a dusty, hot ol
humid environment. Keep it away from direct
sunlight,

EN77
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number
: CU-V50] U
Trade Name
: JVC
Responsible party : USJVC CORP,
Address
: 1700 Valley Road Wayne,
N. L 07470
Telephone Number : 973-3155000
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Opelation is subject to the iollowing two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
intelference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation,

About moisture condensation...
• You have obsewed that pouring a coM liquid
into a glass witl 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 coot
place to a warm place, after heating acoM
loom, under extremely humid conditions or
in a place directly subjected to the cool air
from an air conditioner.
• Moisture on the head drum Calmcause sevele
damage to the video tape, and can lead to
intema[ damage to the camcorder itself.

Serious malfunctioning
Change or modifications not approved by the
party responsible for compliance couM 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 ale designed to provide reasonable
)rotection against harmful interference in a
lesidentia[ installation, This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate ladio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
hamliu[ interierence to radio conlmunications,
However, the_e is no guarantee that interference
will not occul in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful inte0erence to
ladio ol television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the USel is encomaged to tly to colrect the
interference by one or more of the lollowing
iTleasttres:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the sepalafion between the equipmerit

and

leceiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
chcuit diffelent from that to which the
receivel is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
IV technician iol help.

radio/

If nlalfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consutt your local JVC dealer,

The camcorder is a microcomputel-controlled
device. External noise and interierence (from a
TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its
power supply unit (battery pack, AC Powel
Adapter/gattely
Chalger, etc.) and wait a lew
minutes and then le-connect it and proceed as
usuat from timebeginning.

Camcorder
General
Power supply

: DC 6,3 V z
DC 7.2 V _

(Using tile AC Power Adapter/E-hargel)
(Using battely pack)

Power consumption
LCD monitor

off, viewflnder

on : Approx. 4.5 W

LCD monitor

on, viewfinder

off : Approx. 5.4 W

: DV Format (5D mode)
: NTSC Standard

Format
Signal format
Video slgnal recording
Cassette

format

Tape Speed
Maximum

recording

Pickup
Lens
Filter diameter
LCD monitor

time

: Digital Component Recolding
Mini DV Cassette
SP: 18.8 mm/s
LP: 12.5 mm/s
SP: 60 rain.
LP: 90 nlin. (using M-DV60ME cassette)
t/4" CCD
F 1.8, f- 3.6 to 36 mm, 10:1 Power Zoom Lens
_27 mm
2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system
Electronic viewfinder with 0.55" color LCD

Viewfinder

Monaural

Speaker
Operating

temperature

Operating

humidity

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
35% to 80%

Storage temperature
Dimensions

20°(
to 50°C (4°F to 122°F)
48 (W) x 119 (H) x 89 (D)mm (1-15/16"x 4-11/16_'x 3-9/16")
(with the LCD monitol dosed and the viewfinder pushed back in)

Weight

Approx. 420 g (0.93 Ibs) (without grip strap, cassette and battery)
Approx. 505 g (1.2 Ibs) (incl. grip strap, cassette and battery)

Connectors
Video output

t Vp-p, 75 £_unbalanced, analog output (via AV OUT connectol)

Audio

8 dBs, 1 k£_ analog output, steleo (via AV OUT connectol)
_;3.5 ram, stereo (via AV OUT connector)

output

Headphone

output

DV input/output

4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant

ACPowerAdapter/ChargerAA-V50U
Power requirement
U.S.A. and Canada
Other

countries

Power consumption

AC 120 VQ,, 60 Hz
AC 110 V to 240 V,_,, 50/60 Hz
2OW

Output

Dimensions

DC 7.2 V _, 0.63 A
DC 6.3 V z,
1.8A
t 22 (W) x 39 (H) x 92 (D) mm (4-13/16" x 1-9/16 _ x 3-5/8")

Weight

Approx. 320 g (0.71 Ibs)

Charge
VTR

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change
without notice.

EN
79
Docking
Station
General
Dimensions

115 mm (W) x 31 mm (H) x 55 mm (D) (4-9/16" x 1-1/4" x 2-3/16")

Weight

Approx. 90 g (0,2 Ibs)

ConnectoF5
S-Video

Y: 1Vp-p, 75 _, analog output
C: 0.29 Vp-p, 75 _2, analog output

Video

1Vp-p, 75 _2, analog output
.....
8 dBs, 1 k£_, anaiog output

Audio
JLIP

03,5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head jack (compatible with RC-5325 plug)
03,5 mm diameter, 2-pole

Editing
PC
External microphone

input

02,5 mm, 3-pole
.....
68 dBs, high impedance unbalanced with o3,5 mm (stoeo)

E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

t,,,t

JVC
VICTOR COMPANY

1999 VICTOR

COMPANY

OF JAPAN, LTD.

OF 3APAN,

LIMITED

[]

Printed in Japan
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