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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DVM50 ENGLISH

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Survey (in English only):

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Mini_lr NTSC

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

EnteEbelow [he Modal No. and Sedal

No. which is located on the bottom of

cabinet. Retain thi_ information for

tu[ure reteF_Rc_

Model No.

Serial No.

LYT0372-001 B

• 1

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 useof this p_oduct.

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 are separated

for easier reference.

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.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

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.

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, w:thin an

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

_resence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the

product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude

to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons¸

The 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.

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.

Cet ap)aleit num@ique de la classe Best

conforme _t la nolme NMB-003 du Canada.

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 multi-

voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An

appropuate conversion adapter may be

necessaWto accommodate different designs of

AC outlets in diffe,ent countries,)

IMPORTANTPRODUCT

SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION

1. Grounding or Polarization

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3. Overloading

4. Power Cord Protection

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5. Ventilation

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ANTENNA INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

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EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSIINFPA 70

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NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

USE

1. Accessories

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. Product and Cart PORTABLECARTWARNING

Combination (Symbol provided by RETAC}

A pmctuct and cart

combhmation shouM be

moved with care. Quick

stops, excessive Iorce, and

uneven sulfaces may cause

the product and cart

combilmation to ovelturn,

3. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product neal example,

near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laun&y

tub, in a wet basement, ol heal a swimming pool and

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, or

other products (incktding amplifiers) that produce

heat.

SERVICING

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,

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.

b. If tiquid has been spilled, or objects have lallen

into the product,

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If timeproduct does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions, Adjust only

those controls that are coveled by the operating

instructions as an imploper adjustment of other

controls may lesult in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualified technician

to restore the ploduct to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in

any way.

f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

pedormance this indicates a need for service.

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

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

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,

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.

Mini NTSC

•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, periorm-

ance or exhibition [ol pelsonal enjoyment, it is

strongly recommended that you obtain permis-

sion beiorehand,)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

• Docking Station • AC Power

CU-V501 U Adapter/Charger

AA-V50U

•Remote Control Unit • Battery Pack

RM-V713U BN-VSO7U

•Audio/Video Cable •Editing Cable

•DC Cord •Audio Cable (for

connection of an

optional externaJ

microphone)

•Cleaning Cloth

• PC Connection Cable

•ILIP Cable

•CD-ROM

The CD ROM contains

the following 5

software programs:

•JLIPVideo Capture •Lithium Battery

•JLIPVideo Producer CR2025

Presto! (for remote

•Mr. Photo control unit)

•PhotoAIbum

•ImageFolio J

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 at 48 kHz is changed to a 16-bit quantum signal, and sound sampled at 32 kHz is converted to

a 12-bit signal

NOTE:

The data recc_rdedon a lape isdigilal, but the output of this camcorder is analog.

VIDEO

[ ] LuminanceSignal(Y) J A/Dt.

Lens I_ _ conversion Recordingby

LF A/D _ ]__D r°ta|irtghea_-- scan

-- - S_gln°arl_)l_-ff_)re nc e " helical

convergior_

A,D

Chromlnance (C) Chromatic Signa[

Analysis compression

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.

,I Tape dkectlon

Head tracking dir e_iol

Sub-CodeArea ik

Video Area _

Audio Area _

ITI Area 1

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.

0Video Area

The digital video signal is recorded here.

0Audio 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 ......................................................................................................................... 8

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

Loadiag/UnloadlaBA Cassette .......................................................................................... 11

Recordla9Mode Setting .................................................................................................. 12

Grip Adjustment ........................................................................................................... 13

Viewfiader Adjustment................................................................................................... 13

TripodMounting ........................................................................................................... 14

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

BasicRecording............................................................................................................ 16

AdvancedFeatures........................................................................................................ 22

r_A|YI_Te_I PP_BI _]

BasicPlayback............................................................................................................. 42

AdvancedFeatures........................................................................................................ 44

BasicConnections.......................................................................................................... 46

AdvancedConnections.................................................................................................... 48

TapeDubbing............................................................................................................... 50

DigitalDubbing............................................................................................................ 51

RandomAssembleEditing................................................................................................ 56

ForMoreAccurateEditla9 ............................................................................................... 60

AudioDabbla9 ............................................................................................................. 62

DockingStation............................................................................................................ 69

Controls,ConnectorsAndIndicators.................................................................................... 70

Indications.................................................................................................................. 72

Terms........................................................................................................................ 74

Power

This camcotdeFs 2 way powel supply system lets

you choose the most appropriate source of power.

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[.

To AC outlet

_. Power cord

_/ Battery pack

AC Power __

Adapter/Charger

Power lamp DC OUT terminal

Charger indicator 2

CHARGING 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.

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

• The Charger [ndicato111 or 2) begins blinking to indkate

( barging has started

CONFIRM STATUS

When the charger indicator stops blinking but stays lit,

charging is finished.

• 11two batteries a_e attached to the charger, they wiH be

(barged in the order that they were attached

DETACH BATTERY/BATTERIES

Slide the battery or batteries in the opposite dilection of

the auow and lift off. Remembe_ to unplug the AC

Adapte_/Chdlgel's powe_ co_d flora dn AC outlet.

Charging time

Battery pack _ ONE TWO

BN V507U Japprox ] hr _0 rain. approx _ hrs.

BN V514U approx _ hrs. approx 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_ngagain.

•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_' iep/_ r_d. p/_!a_, puF_ h ]_! anr_w onr_

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder

temperatures.

About Batteries

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or

expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire

or explosion.

WARNING! Do not allow the 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.

f

df you're usin_ a heating pad, make sure the battery pack does

not come in dkect contact with it.)

-- ATT. RELEASE

Switch

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

AC Power

Adapter/

Charger

AA-V50U

EN9

USING THE BATTERY PACK

_TTACH BATTERY PACK

Insertthe 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.

•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:

•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.

Approximate recording time

Ratlerypack LCD monitor on/

Viewfinder off

BN V507U 55 rain.

BN V514U 115 rain.

BN V856U 7 hrs. _0 rain.

LCD monitor off/

Viewfinder on

65 rain

130 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

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 (connect as shown in

the illust, ation).

NOTES:

• Tile provided A_'"Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range fron! t 10 V

to 240 V.

• For other notes, E! pg. 8.

To battery

pack mount

]OEN

er lamp

MENU/SET Dial Power Switch

Display

R,_ording Menu

Mode Menu

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 MENU

hess MENU/SET. The Recolding Menu appeals.

ACCESS MODE MENU

Move the highlight bar to "TO MODE MENU" by

rotating MENU/SET. Press it and the Mode Menu

appears.

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.

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,

RegardingBuilt-inClock'sRechargeableUthiumBattery

Tostore the date/time in memory, the clock's rechargeable

lithium battely is integrated in the camcolder. While the

camcorder isconnected 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 isalso 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/Unl0adingA Cassette

The camco_del needs to be poweled up to load or eject a

cassette.

PUSH HERE

OPEN/EJECT Swilch

Erase protection

switch *

Cassette cover

Make sure the

window side is

facing out.

*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.

OPEN CASSETTE COVER

S]ide OPEN/EJECT in timedilection ot the alrow then

swing the covel open until it locks. The homer opens

automatically. _.

• DO Not touch internal con_pol2el2tS,

INSERT/REMOVE TAPE

Insert or remove a tape and press "PUSH HERE" to

close the cassette holder, u._

k_

• 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 CASSETTE COVER

Close the cassette cover firmly until it locks into

place.

Approximate recording time

Recording mode

Tape SP LP

DVM 30 30 min. 45 min.

DVM 60 60 min. 90 min.

NOTES:

•It takes afew seconds for the cassett_ holder to open. Do not apply force.

• If you wail afew 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.

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er lamp

MENU/SET Dial Power Switch

Display

R,_ording Menu

Mode Menu

RecordingModeSetting

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 MENU

hess MENU/SET. The Recording Menu appears.

ACCESS MODE MENU

Move the highlight bar to "TO MODE MENU" by

rotating MENU/SET. Press it and the Mode Menu

appears.

SET RECORDING 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 is impossible on a tape recorded h_

the LP mode.

• "LP" (Long Play) is more economical, providing

1,5 times the recording time.

NOTES:

•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.

Recording mode indicator

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START/STOP Button GripAdjustment

EXPAND LOOP

Separate the Velcro strip.

INSERT HAND

Passyour right hand through tile loop and glasp the

grip.

Power Zoom Lever

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.

k_

ViewfinderAdjustment

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Set the Power Switch to "_" or "5S" while

p,essing down the Lock Button.

POSITION VIEWFINDER

Pull out the viewfindo fully.

• The polo lamp comes on and the camcorder is

tLirned o11,

ADJUST DIOPTER

Slide the Diopter Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfindo are clearly focused.

14 .

TripodMounting

DLIGN AND TIGHTEN

Alignthe screw on tile tripod with the camera's

mounting socket. Then tighten the screw.

CAUTION:

When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend

its Iegsfully to stabilize the camcorder. To

prevent damage to the unit caused by falling

over, do not use a smaII sized tripod.

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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:

•LockBulton

V

Operation Switch

Do

5P

er lamp

Power Switch

According to the Operation Switch position

you have selected, "F.AUTO" or "MANUAL"

appears in the upper left corner.

When set to "D"

Power Switch/

Operation Function

Switch Position

Suitable for standald lecolding.

5 second Allows you to record in 5 second

recording clips to keeI) the action moving.

mode: Enables shooting in Manual

55 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 automati-

cally reset to "AUTO".

Full Auto: Allows you to record using NO

_= 13 speciat effects or manual

"_ adjustments. Suitable for standald

recording,

Manual: Allows you to set vauous

_ recording functions using the

Menus, If you want more creative

_. capabilities than Fult Auto

© recording, try this mode.

When,whoo,.o o.er

Swilch is set to _'5S" t

"MANUAL" blinks.)

If the Power Switch is set to _, these

indications do not appear.

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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)

IOAD A CASSETTE

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.

•Once the cassette holder is closed, it lecedes

automatically. Wait until it recedes completely

before closing the cassette covel.

START/STOP Button

Powerlamp

Operaliel Switch Power Switch

Tally[amp

(lightswhile

recording is

in progress)

I

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.

START SHOOTING

hess START/STOP.

' _i_.' appears in the viewfindel while lecording is

in progless,

EN1T

START/STOP Button

Tape remaining lime indicator

[

3 min

2min

/Blir_king)

I rain

(Blinking)

1

0rain

(Blinking)

g STOP RECORDING

hess START/STOP agah_to stop recordh/g,

•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 ispug_d out: It is not

possibl_ lo shoot usitlg both LCD monitor and

viewfind_r

• 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 catcuta-

lion, may vary according lo lhe lype of lape used,

TAPEEND appears when he ape reaches is 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 head-

phones lo tile headphones connector The sound

w>lunle at thg poinl is the same as lhe level it was

adjusted during playback.

• Tolurn the tagy lamp offduring recording) refer Io

pgs. 28 and 3(L

ShootingWhileWatchingTheLCDMonitor

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.

START/STOP Button

STOP RECORDING

Press START/STOP again to stop lecolding.

D

•• The camcorder re-enters the Record4tandby mode.

•NOTES:

• • When you use the LED monitor outdoors in direct

sunlight; the LCD nlonitor may be difficult to see. If this

Powerlamp

happens, we recolnnlend Ihal you use the viewfind_r

([:7 pg. 16).

•Toturn the tally lamp offduring recording, refer Io

pgs. 28 and30.

•For olher notes, refPr to pg. t 7.

Operation Switch Power Switch

Tally lamp

(lights while

r_.-cordingis

inprogress)

I

E,]9

JournalisticShooting

In some situations diffelent angles of shooting may be

required fol more dramatic results,

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Make sure the LCD monik_r is fully ol)en.

TILT LCD MONITOR

Tilt the LCD monik_r in the most convenient

direction.

• 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 m:

Point timetens toward the subject (you. self when serf-

recording) and start recording.

Self-Recording

MENU/SIT Dial

• 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,

NOTE:

Tile tape remaining indicator _es not appear during Self-

Recordh_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,

_DJUST BRIGHTNESS

Rotate MENU/SET until the blightness indicatol moves

and the display reaches its applopriate blightness.

• Timeblightness indication appeals on the display.

• If the viewfinder is pulled out, it is also possible to

adjust its brightness.

2 0

Zoom display

Digital

IOX (optical)

Approximate zoom ralio

Power Zoom Lever

.!

L

Operation Switch Power Switch

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.

NOTES:

•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

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

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.

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NOTE:RecordingFromTheMiddleOf A Tape

TimeCode

During recording, a time code is lecolded on the tape. This code isto 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. Time codeisdisplayed

• When a tape is lemoved and re-inselted during during playback.

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. (30 frames= 1 second)

Recordingh0mTheMiddleOf 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 atape

Time code Time code Time code

00:00:00 05:43:21 00:00:00

Tape

Shootingstartpoint Shootingstoppoint Shootingstartpoint

Proper recording

Time code Time code Time code

00:00:00 05:43:21 05:44:00

Tape

A A

Shootingstartpoint Shootingstartpoint Shootingstartpoint

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MENU/SET Dial

LockButton

er lamp

Power Switch

Disp]ay

41-

4!-

Mode Menu

DisplayingTheDateAnd.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,

ACCESS RECORDING MENU

hess MENU/SET. The Recolding Menu appeals.

ACCESS MODE MENU

Move the highlight bar to "TO MODE MENU" by

rotating MENU/SET. Press it and the Mode Menu

appears.

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.

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".

CLOSE RECORDING MENU

hess MENU/SET twke. Selection is compiete and the

menu disappears.

NOTES:

•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" gsel to "ON'; tile indications are

renloved fren! the TV if "INDICATION" isset to "OFF"

_p_: 23).

liiiiiliiii i!:lii!ii:!iii!iiiiil iiliiiil !iiiii!i!!i !¸E,23

Operation Switch

O0 01

MENU/SET Dial Power Switch

1

Display

[[[[[[

recording Menu

!J

Mode Menu

LCDMonitor/ViewfinderIndications

You car/make file LCD monitor/Viewfinder indications

appear/disappeal.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Set the Operation Switch to "[M ". Then, set the

Powel Switch to " _ " or "5S" while plessing

down the Lock Button,

ACCESS RECORDING MENU

hess MENU/SET. The Recording Menu appears.

ACCESS MODE MENU

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.

SELECT FUNCTION

Move the highlight bal to "INDICATION" by rotating

MENU/SET, then press it,

SET FUNCTION 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 RECORDING MENU

hess MENU/SET twice. Selection is complete and the

menu disappears.

Date/Time Menu

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

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

1 o

Lock Button

SNAPSHOT Button

I

Display

PowerSwitch

Power lamp

_After 5 sec.

R,_ord-Standby

Ii

Dissolvesduring 5 s,wondrecording mode

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.

END SS MODE

Set the Power Switch to "_" or "OFF".

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.

NOTES:

•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.

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Operation Switch Self-Timer

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.

Lock Button

Display

Power Switch

Recording Menu

Mode Menu

41-

Self-Timer

indication

_After 15 sec.

During recording

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.

ACCESS RECORDING MENU

Pless MENU/SET. The Recording Menu appears.

ACCESS MODE MENU

Move timehighlight bal to "TO MODE MENU" by

rotating MENU/SET. Press it. The Mode Menu

appears.

SET SELF-TIMER

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 MODE

PressSTART/STOP,

• After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and recold ing

starts.

STOP SELF-TIMER RECORDING

PressSTART/STOP.

• The camcolder re-enters Record-Standby mode.

END SELF-TIMER RECORDING

Set the Operation Switch to "O" or set the Powel

Switch to "OFF". "SELF-TIMER" is automatically set

back to "OFF".

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.

When STArT/STOP

is pressed, the taffy Beginsbllnklng --_ Blinksquickly _Stopsblinking

(SeK-Timer starts) (Se[f-T]mershoot- and staysoft

ingstarts sooN} I(Self-Timer

b[ shooting starts)

After approx.15 sec.

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Operation Switch

Power[amp 1_I•I LockButton

SNAPSHOT Burton

Display

++I

Snapshot mode

SNAPSHOT MODE

Button

PIN-UP

Pin-Up mode

During snapshot

L.............. .1

MULTI-4

Multi-Analyzer4

.+

L ................ I

FRAME

Snapshot mode with MULTI-9

frame* Multi-Analyzer 9

FULL

Snapshot mode with

no frame*

* :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,

Snapshot

Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a

snapshot, OI several of then_ ill succession.

SNAPSHOT MODE SI:LECTION

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.

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 isdisplayed+

SNAPSHOT RECORDING

TAKE SNAPSHOT

hessSNAPSHOT.

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+

If you press during Recording.. •

.... "PHOTO" appears and a still imag_ will be

recorded fol approx. 5 seconds, then the normal

recording resumes+

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT plessed plovides an effect similar to

serial photography, (The interval between the still images:

approx, I second.)

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:

•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 gnol 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 isrecorded onlo lhe tape.

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MultiScreenMode

The screen isdivided into 9 quadrangles, with tile scene

you are aiming at appearing in each one. This 9-quadran-

gle 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•

•e ACTIVATE MULTI SCREEN

• hess MULTI SCREEN.

•If you press MULTI SCREEN during recording...

• Lock Button .... the screen will be divided into 9 quadlangles and

they will be recolded ont(_ a tape.

If you pressMULTI SCREENduring Record-Standby...

Power lamp .... the screen Wi_[ be divided into 9 quadlang_es.

_, Press START/STOP to stalt lecolding with 9

_11_ quadrangles,

To Return To The Normal Screen...

START/STOP BuS'ton .... 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

OperationSwitch

Powerlamp

LockButton I _

Display Power Switch

Recording Menu

Mode Menu

Date/Time Menu

System Menu

Normal Screen

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 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 MENU

hess MENU/SET. The Recording Menu appears.

SELECT FUNCTION

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 procedure depends on

the function you select.

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 PARAMETERS IN

MODE MENU

Rotate MENU/SET to move tile highlight bal to tile

desired function and pless it,

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.

If you select "TO SYSTEM MENU"...

..... the System Menu appears. Go to step 6.

SELECT FUNCTION PARAMETERS IN

DATE/TIME MENU OR SYSTEM MENU

Rotate MENU/SET to move tile highlight ba, to the

desired function, then press it.

If you select "DATE/TIME"... _'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 SCREEN

hess MENU/SET as many times as ne(essary to

re[uin to the norf_)al scleeN.

Recording Menu

FOCUS

EXPOSURE

W.BALANCE

FADER/WIPE

P.AE/EFFECT

TO MODE MENU

,29

Explanations

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

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

Refer to "White Bahmce AdjustmL_nt" and "Manual White Bahmce Operation" (_7 pg. 40, 41 ).

Refer to "Fade/Wipe Effects" (_:7 pg _1 3_).

Refer to "Program AE With Special Effects" (_:/pg. 34, _5).

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

Mode Menu Ex

REC MODE

WIDE MODE

ZOOM

DIS

GAIN UP

SELF-TIMER

TO DATEfflME MENU

TO SYSTEM MENU

danations

Allows you to set [he recording 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"

For playback on TVs with ,m aspect ratio ot 16:9. Naturally expands die image

to lit the screen without distortkm

OF_

SQUEEZE

[]

CINEMA

IOX

200X

ON

hnage is ek)ngated vertk:ally

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,

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

images, zooming is possible 1horn10 times (the optical zoom limit), to a

maximum of 4(3 times dlgltal magniflc atkm

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,

To corn _en£ate fel unstable images caused by camera shake, particularly at

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/< oEdim subjects.

camcorder on a tri/od.

• The "[_" indicatol app_ ars )linking il t it Sta )i iz_r cannot )e used

AUTO 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

OFF AIfews you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.

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

Reter to "Date/Time Menu Explanations" (_-7 pg 301

Reter to "System Menu Explanatk)ns" (a/pg. 30).

: Factory-preset

3O

Date/Time Menu Explanations

INDICATION

OFF

ON SCREEN

ON

DISPLAY

DATE/TIME

Makes aH the indications appear in the camco_der (_-7 pg. 23h

Keeps all the indications {except the tape running indicator, warnings,

etc.) from appearing in the camcorder (_7 pg. 23).

Keeps the camcorder's display from appearing on the connected TV

screen.

Makes the camcordel's disptay appear on screen when the camcorder is

connected to a TV.

Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder (:-7 pg. 22).

OFF Keeps the date/time settings from appearing in the camcorder.

Allows you to set the current date and time (t-7 pg. 1Oh

System Menu Explanations

TELE MACRO

SCENE

SEEP/TALLY

ON

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5SD

ANIM.

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OFF

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

zoom magnification. Untess there is a distance more than Im (3.3 ft.) to

the sub ecb the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting.

When set to "ON", you can shoot a subject as arge as possib e at a

distance of ap _rox. 60 cm (2 ft.).

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

/pg. 24.

/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).

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

WIND CUT

SOUND MODE

IDNUMBER

DEMO. MODE

ON

48 kHz

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

Even though not heard while shooting, shuttei sound is recorded on the

tape.

Disengages the tunction which cuts down on noise created 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 four separate channels, and is

recommended for use when performing audio dubbing.

Enables recording of stereo sound on two separate 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.

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 cannot b_ turned on.

• By turning offthe camcorder_ "DEMO. ME)DE" is set to "OFF"

automatically.

:Factory-preset

N31

START/STOP

Button

Operation Switch

Power Switch MENU/SET Dial

Display

Recording Menu

,IF

FADER/WIPEMenu

[Ex.: _ FADER-WHITE]

Fade-in Ii,

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.

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,

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 RECORDING MENU

hess MENU/SET. The Recording Menu appears.

ACCESS "FADER/WIPE" MENU

RotateMENU/SETto movethe highlight barto

"FADER/WIPE",then pressit,

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,

FADE/WIPE SELECTION

(_1, I_, I_, _, I_q, I--I, I_1, I_1,

I'_, [] and I_R)

A scene gradually appears on a black, white, or b]ack-and-

white 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.

START OR END RECORDING

hess START/STOP to activate Fade-in/out or Wipeqn/

out.

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¸ _•

Previoug scene end

PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION

(F_lP, I_p, r-lp, I_lp, IolP, 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 IN MEMORY

Engag_ the Record-Standby mode,

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 Record-

Standby 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 Record-

Standby mode after performing a Picture Wipe/

Dissolve...

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

stored in memory.

Wipe-in

RECORDING

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 lastrecorded scene isnot

store_L

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Fader And Wipe Menu

MeNu

FADER--WHITE

]FADER-- BLACK

[-_ FADER -- MOSAIC

B.W FADER--B.W

]WIPE-- CORNER

DWIPE--WINDOW

_] WIPE-- SLIDE

WIPE -- DOOR

]WIPE-- SCROLL

Effect

Fade in or out with a white screen.

Fade in or out with a black scleem

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

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

from color to black and white.

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.

Time scene starts in the center of a b[ack screen and wipes in toward

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

center_

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

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,

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 in towald the centel of a black scleen tom the top and bottom,

WIPE -- SHUTTER 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"

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

]p WIPE -- CORNER cornel to the lower left comer,

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

WIPE WINDOW •toward the coiners, covering the previous scene, I

I'_IP Timenext scene gradually wipes ill ovel the previous one flora right to

WiPE -- SLIDE left.

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

I_P -- a dool being pushed open to reveal the next scene,

WIPE DOOR

The new scene wil)es in over the last one from the botk_m of the

]P -scleen to the top.

WIPE SCROLL

Timenew scene wipes in over the previous one from the center toward

r= P -the top and bottom of the screen.

WIPE SHUTTER

When this function is activated, the camcorder randomly selects the

RANDOM effect used in scene transition (from _, _], r-I, [_E_,r_-M, I_,

[_, and I_ ), The Picture Wipe/Dissolve function is not available.

MENU/SET Dial Power Switch

]

Display

4

ProgramAEWithSpecialEffects

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 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 MENU

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

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

SHUTTER

(Variable Shutter

Speed)

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 condi-

tions,

TWILIGHT

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.

B_ 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.

CLASSIC FILM

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,

"!÷1SLOW4X

Tire Shutter Speed is set to 1/1Sth of a second to

quadruple the sensitivity.

"+..'-2sLow,0x

Tire Shutter Speed is set to 1/6th of a second to

plovide 10 times the sensitivity.

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.

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 bright-

hess 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 "TELEMACRO" (_-/pg, 30) gactfvated, tile

camcorder wilt nol zoom out automatically.

Operation Switch

MANUAL FOCUS

NOTE:

Display

Recording Menu

You shouM already have mad_ tile necessary vi_wfinder

adjustments (E,r pg. t3), tf you have not; do so before

continuing:

SELECT OPERATION 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 MENU

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 Menudisappearsand "FOCUS" is

displayedin the upper left corner,The focusislocked

at this point, t_

ADJUST FOCUS

To farther subject...

.... rotate MENU/SET upward. "&" appears and

blinks. Go to step 6.

To nearer subject...

.... rotate MENU/SET downward, "V" appears and

blinks. Go to step 6.

I the Opelation Switch to "[] ",

NOTES:

•After tile Power Switch is set to "OFF'; Manual Focus is

reset to "AUTO".

• Be sure to focus the lens in the maximunl telephoto

position when you use the Manual Focus mode. tf you

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:

To Change To Auto Focus...

.... rotate MENU/SET to display "AUTO" then press it in

step 4. The manual focus indicatols disappeal, Ob set

END ADJUSTMENT 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.

OperationSwitch

BACK LIGHT Button

Power Switch MENU/SET Dial

Display

Recording Menu

41-

Exposure controlindicalor

To darken the image

%

%

To brightenthe image

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 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.

ACCESS RECORDING MENU

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

ADJUST EXPOSURE

To brighten the image...

.... rotate MENU/SET upward. The exposure control

indicator increases (maximum +6).

Go to step 6.

To darken the image...

.... rotate MENU/SET downward, The exposure

Control indicator decreases (maximum 6).

Go to step 6,

END 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 goesout.

• 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 Swilch is sel fo "OFF _Exposuro Contlot is lesel

lo '_AUTO _'.

Manualexposurea¢_uslmenlisrecommendedin the _Jlowing

siluations:

•Wh.n shoollng using._w,_e [ighlln[qor wh_,nthe hackg_ound

is too brighl.

•_/hen 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. . .

.... pressBACKLIGHT, _ isdis0layed 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 isthe 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

MENU/SET Dial Power Switch

Display

Recording Menu

Iris lock indicator

]

IrisLock

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 MENU

hess MENU/SET. The Recording Menu appears.

ACCESS "EXPOSURE"

Rotate MENU/SET to move the highlight bar to

"EXPOSURE", then pless it.

ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL

Rotate MENU/SET to display "MANUAL", then press

it. "EXR" is displayed.

CENTER SUBJECT, LOCK IRIS

Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor

ol the viewfinder, then pressand 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".

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 gbacking away.

• When zooming:

To Lock The ExposureControl 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

V

owerlamp

Display

R,_ording Menu

White Balance

Adjustment

WhiteBalanceAdjustment

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 MENU

hess MENU/SET. The Recording Menu appears.

ACCESS "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.

SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS

Cycle through the available settings of the selected

functions by rotating MENU/SET, and stop when the

one you want isdisplayed,

"AUTO" Timewhite balance is adjusted automati-

cally, This is the factory preset positiom

"E"_" When shooting with the white balance

already having been set on the subject

(L'Tpg 41)

_.O 5

'l_" When shooting outdools on a sunny day.

""J_" When shooting outdools on a cloudy day,

"_. " When using a video light ol other similar

type of lighting.

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

to "_ ".

NOTE:

White balance cannot b_ used when S_pia or Monolone

(_ /p_. 35) is actfvale_L

EN41

White paper ManualWhiteBalanceOperation

If the camera is operating in Manual mode "[] ", perform

Manual White Balance when shooting undel various types

of lighting.

Display

V

er lamp

Power Switch

Recording Menu

Manual White

Balance Adjustment

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Fo][ow steps 1 through 5of 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 WHITE BALANCE 9

ADJUSTMENT

hess MENU/SET. The indication "W.BAL." changes

to "MANUAL" and only the Manual White Balance

indicator _'zJis displayed.

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.

NOTES:

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

in 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 aftlOfe 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

OPEN/EJECT

Switch

L

r

Lock Button

Play/Pause (_'/11) Button

Button ( I_1_) Button

Slop (11) Button

Power Switch

Power" Zoom

Lever (VOL)

k

LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indication

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,

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Settile PowerSwitch to "_" while pressingdown

the Lock Button.The power lamp lights.

PLAY BACK

hess I_/11,Theplayback picture appears.

STOP PLAYBACK

hess II.

RewindorFast-forwardthetape

Press _ Lorewind, ol _ to fast-forward tile tape durh_g

Stop mode.

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_ ...

•Theplayback 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 gsuppti_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.

I ADJUST VOLUME

If you want to turn up the volume...

.... slide the Power Zoom Level (VOL) towards "+".

If you want to turn down the volume...

.... slk]e the Power Zoom Level (VOL) towards "-",

Play/Pause(1_/11)Button

Rewind (_) _Fasl-Forward

Button (I_1_) Button

Stop(11)BultOn

A

Lock Rulton •

V

Power Switch

EN43

FEATURE:StillPlayback

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.

OPERATION:

1) Press I_- to forwald or press 4_1to reverse during

playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press _-/11,

NOTES:

• 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).

]

MENU/SET Dial Power Switch

Display

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 PLAYBACK MENU

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 lot other functions, repeat steps 3

and 4,

CLOSE MENU

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

48kHz

Display

FULL SOUND

SOUND 1

SOUND 2

FULL SOUND

SOUND 1

SOUND 2

Output sound

Sk, reo soufKJ

Sk_reo soufKJ

"k" goLInd is output on both channels

"R _' soLll]d is output oil both channels

5 3

When watching a tape lecorded at 32 kHz, if you want to change timeoutput sound, access the Playback Menu

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 usethe 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. Thisdetection cannot

be made dudng filst fc_twatdot rewind. Dining playback the sound mod_ is displayed in the uppe_left come_

Display

I'

Frar_les*

Seconds

Minules

*30 frames = 1 second

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" atthe Playback Menu and change the setting ('_7 pg. 44).

ON The Time Code is displayed on the playback soeen.

OFF The Time Code does not appear.

DISPLAY(DisplayingtheDateDuringPlayback)

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 The date is displayed on timeplayback screem

OFF 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" isset in the Mode Menu, "tNDICF_TtON"in the Playback

Menu will also be set to the samesetting (_'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 cable and

S-Video cable,

DockingStation Attachment

Fhst align the camcorder direction stud and screw on the Docking Station with the camcolder's stud

hole and tripod mounting socket a_ld tighten the screw.

When removing the camcorder, _oosen the sclew and detach the camcolder,

Tripodmountings

Screw

Stud

/

Stud hole

Bottom of

Docking Station

I

ScrewKnob

To TV or VCR

white to AUDIO L IN

To S-VIDEO IN

Use the plovided ALidio/VMeo cable,

Audio/Vldeocable

[RCAplugto RCA r

plug](optional)

J

Red to AUDIO R OUT

White to AUDIO LOUT

1

S-Video cable To S-VIDEO OUT

(optional)

Yellow to VIDEO IN

Red

Whiteto AUDIO LIN

To TV or VCR

Audio/Videocable

[mlni-p[ug to RCA plugJ

(provided)

To AV OUT

ConNe_o_

cover*

* When connecting the cables, open this cover.

4 7

CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS

Make sure the camcorder's powel is off,

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO 'IV OR

VCR

Conne(t as shown in the illustlation (EF pg. 46).

If Using A VCR . . . go to step 3.

tf not ...go to stop 4.

CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO 'IV

INPUT

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 "_ ".

NOTES:

•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 RCAplug) 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 atap_, 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 connector-

equlpp,n] capture board

DV cable

(optional)

--Corefilter

ToDV

tN/OUT

Open the

CoNnector

PC

To

RS-232C

PC

conne(tiol

cable

(provided)

Corefilter--

To PC

(DIGITAL

STILL)

ConnectionToA PersonalComputer

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 connector-

equipped capture boald installed,

CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS

Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off.

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:

•It is recommended to use the AC PowerAdapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack

(Ef_ 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_

Lock Button

Open the

coNnectorcover,

PowerSwilch

TO DV IN/OUT i

DV cable(optional)

ToDV IN ToDV

ConNet_o_" Co_Net_o_"

Videounit equipp,_l

with a DV input

_connector

Digital Printer

ConnectionToAVideoUnitEquippedWith

A DVConnector

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.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO PRINTER

OR VIDEO UNIT EQUIPPED WITH DV

INPUT CONNECTOR

Make COllrlectiol3s to the device you want to con_lect

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

CONNECT PRINTER TO PC

(IF NECESSARY)

Connect the PC connection cable (plovided) to the

plintel_s PC connector and the PC's RS-232C

COnl3eC[OI.

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_

PC

Connection

cable

(provided)

I To R_232C

PC

50EN J

Red to

AUDIO

ROUT

While to

AUDIO

LOUT

Whiteto

AUDIO L IN

\

Redto _-

AUDIO

RIN 1

Yellow to

VIDEO

OUT*

Audlo/

Video cable

[RCA plug to

RCA plug]

(optional)

Yellowto

VIDEO IN*

I

m I

Power Switch

To

iS-VIDEO

OUT

S-Video cable

(optional)

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

To

S-VIDEO

IN

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 MODE

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

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Engagethe 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

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

Recold mode,

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

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

ON the ca_';/COlder,

EDIT MORE SEGMENTS

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then

stop the VCR and camcolder when finished.

NOTES:

•The S-Video cable and Audio/Video cable (RCAplug to

RCA plug) are optional. Be sure to use the following:

•S-Video cable: YTU94146A

• Audio/Video cable (RCA plug to RCAplug):

YTU94147A

Consult the ]VC Service Center described on the sheet

included in the package for details on their availability.

•You carl use the AV OUT connector on lhe camcorder

for connectiofL

•Youcan 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:

• Tokeep 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

Power Switch

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,

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,

To DV

IN/OUT

To DV

IN/OUT

RM-V7t3U

(provided)

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.

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.

• 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 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_

To Use This Camcorder 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 on the scleen.

4. Pless START/STOP to stair recolding. "DV IN" changes to "_".

5. Press START/STOP again to engage the Record Pause mode. "_" 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'"'""

Knob

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.

InstallingTheBattery

The remote contlol uses one lithium battery (CR2025),

PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER

Pull out the battely holder while pressing the knob as

shown,

INSERT BATTERY IN 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),

Transmitted beam

effective ar_a

When using the remote control, be sure to

point it at the remote sensol. The illustla-

tion shows the approximate transmitted

beam effective alea fol indoor use.

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)

Buttons with the camcorder'sPower

Switchsetto the camera position

(" _" or "5S").

Zoom in/_ut/_ _ pg. 20)

Functions

With the camcorder's Power

Switch set to "_ ".

OPAUSE IN Connector _ T pg. 57

Zoom (T/W) Buttons 7c_om in/out (Lr T pg. 54)

ODISPEAY Button _ T pg. 50

O SHIFT Button _ T pg. 54

OSLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons _ :_ pg. 54

Left!Right Buttons _ T pg. 54

O FADE/WIPE Button _ T pg. 57

OREW Button R_wind, Reverse Shuttle Search

(_ _ pg. 42, 43)

O EFFECT Button _ T pg. 55

O EFFECT ON/OFF Button _ T pg. 55

_) Infrared beam transmitting window _ansmits the beam signal.

_) START/STOP Button Fundions same as the Recording Start/Stop button on the camcode_

_) AUDIO MONITOR Button _ T pg. 45

_) MBR SET Button _ T pg. 56

Down Button _ _' pg. 54

A. DUB Button _ T pg. 62

Up Button _ T pg. 54

FF Button Fast Forward, Forward Shuttle

Search/_ r T pg. 42, 43)

PEAY Button Playback start/_ _ pg. 42)

PAUSE Button Pause (_rT pg. 43)

STOP Button Stop (_rT pg. 42)

_) R.A.EDIT Buttons _ T pg. 56 61

VI

Zoom Rutlong-

SHIFT--

Left or SLOW--

Rewind Butlon

Right or SLOW

Forward Butlon

-- Up Button

mDown Button

--PLAY

PAUSE

--STOP

RM_V7t 3U

(provided)

Normal playback Press T

To move image,

press _ (right)

while k,_ ing

SHIFT he_d down

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.

FEATURE:Playback Zoom

PURPOSE:

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 Tzooms in.

3) You can move the image on screen around to find a

particular portion of thetp icture. While hoktin, downg

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:

•Zoom can also be used dudng slow motion and still

playback.

•During digital image processing, the quality of the

image may sufGr:

EN55

PowerSwitch

]

PLAYBACK EFFECT

Select Menu

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.

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 EFFECTON/

OFF on the remote control hessing it again re-

activates 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,

PLAY--

EFFECT-- _

EFFECTON/OFF-- ...........................

RM-V713U

(provided)

s.,.-r

VCR CODE LIST

GE

HiTACHi

JVC A

B

C

MAGNAVOX

MITSUBISHI

NEC

PHILIPS

00 PHluPs 00

O0 O0

O0

0 0 PANASONIC 0 0

O0

O0 O0

O0 O0

00 O0

00 RCA 0 O

O0 00

O0 O0

O0 O0

O0 O0

0 0 SANYO 0 0

O0 O0

00 SHARp 00

O0 O0

O0 SONY 0 0

00 O0

O0 00

O0 O0

O0

00 TOSHIBA 00

O0 O0

0 0 ZENITH 0 0

RandomAssembleEditing[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 CODE

SET REMOTE 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, pressthe 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

ore),

Youare now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.

IMPORTANT

Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and

those of many other makers, it may not work with yours

or may offer limited functions.

NOTES:

•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_epower 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.

EN5 7

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Atso refer to pg. 46, 47 and 49.

IYellow to

red to I _ VIDEOAUDIO

.OUTtjOUT,

White to

AUDIO

LOUT _udio/

Video cable

[RCA plug to

RCA plug]

White to (optional)

AUDIO L IN

Red to _-_ Yellow to

AUDIO VIDEO

R IN IN*

EDIT

To

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-Video

cable

(oplional)

Editing

cable

(provided)

To S-VIDEO

IN

[][]

To Remote

CONNECT TO...

[] IVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE

TERMINAL

( onnect the edith_g cable to the Remote PAUSE

terminal.

[] JVCVCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH

R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR

Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT

cot) nector_

[] VCR OTHER THAN TYPE [] OR []

Connect the editing cable to the RM-V713U's

PAUSE IN connectol.

PREPARE 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

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 flayback 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.

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PowerSwitch

®

RM-V713U

(provided)

FADE/WIPE-

EFFECT-

EDIT IN/OUT--

random Assemble

Editing Menu

--PLAY

-- R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

CANCEL

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.

;IT EDIT-OUT POINT

_.tthe end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. Tile

Edit-Out position appeals on the Random Assemble

Editing Menu.

USE FADE/WIPE ON 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.

REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES

Repeatsteps6 through9.

• 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 ascen_, 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 EDITING TO VCR

[

START/STOP

Button

Pause (11) Button

Stop(11)BultOn

Randon] Assemble

Editing Menu

PREPARE 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

sensor and pless VCR RECSTBY (Q II), or manually

engage the VCR's Recold-Pause mode.

START EDITING

hess START/STOP on the camcorder. Editing

proceeds as proglamed, right through to the end of

the last registeled scene.

• 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 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).

A

RM-V713U

(provided)

FADE/WIPE-

EFFECT- --PAUSE

EDIT IN/OUT-- -- R.A. EDIT

ON/OFF

CANCEL VCR REC

STBY

Program1

Random Assemble

EditlngMenu

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.

DIAGNOSING VCR'S AGAINST

CAMCORDER 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 ASCENE

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 Edit-

In 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,

ADJUSTMENT OF VCR'S AGAINST

CAMCORDER TIMING

E,61

MENU/SET Dial Power Swilch

Display

Playback Menu

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 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.

CLOSE MENU

hess MENU/SET twke.

•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 ac<ordingly.

•Depending on the recorder, there nlay be situations

where tile tinling difference cannot be tutty corrected.

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Display

Lock Button

Audio Dub Standby mode

®

Power Switch

Stereo microphone

Remote sensor

AudioDubbing

The audio track can be customized only when recorded

on the 32 kHz mode (E_ pg. 30).

NOTES:

•Audio Dubbing is notposslble on a tape recorded at

48 kHz, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank

portion of a tape.

• Tu perfurm Audio Dubbing whil_ watching in the tH_vision,

make conn_tions (_"7 f_- 46).

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Hay back the tape to locate the point where editing

will stalt, then press PAUSE (11).

ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY

Whi{e homing A.DUB (_) on the remote control,

pless PAUSE (11). "11{" appeals.

BEGIN DUBBING

hess PLAY (1_), then begin "nal rating",

•Speak intu the microphone.

PAUSE DURING DUBBING

hess PAUSE (11).

STOP DUBBING

hess STOP (II),

AVOUT

(headphones)

connector

Located

beneath

the cove_

AUDIO

RM-V713U

(provided)

External

microphone

inpulconnector

NOTES:

• Audio dubbing is also possible using an optional microphone,

which should be connected to the provided Audio cable, with

the Audio E_ble connected to the external microphone input

conne_Yor (MI_ on the Docking Station. The provided Audio

cable reduces Mterference.

•Wbih, an opGonal mi_ ropbone g conne_ ted, th. buill=in

mk rophon, g dgabled.

•Wben edith]g onto a tap_,th# was _ecorded at 32 kHz, the uhl

and new suundtracks are It!col dJd seJaraleJy.

•Fose ucl I]e c_shec sound Iorp _ybalk, press AUDIO

MONITOR uu lh_ lemoti_ conlrol.

•ff;,ou dub onlo a blank sl_c_, on the tap_, lbi' sound m_y be

di_mpl_d. Mak_ sure you only t_lit I_cordt_t areas.

•ffmudback or howling occu_ dudng TV Mayback, move the

(amco_der's mi_ rophon. _way hom th. TV, or turn duwn th.

TWs wIume.

•Sound gnol heard flom lh. speaker dudng A udio Dubbing. Tt_

h_ar sound, connecl uptional headpboues to lh_ AV OUT

_dpboues) _zmnecto_:

•ffyou cbange Irom 32 kLtz [o 48 kLtz in mid_m_o_ding and th.n

u_e the tape fur Audio Dubbing_ il is no[ .ge_ tiw' from the point

where 48 kLtz mco_din R began.

•Dul h]g Audio Dubbing, when lh. lape n]oves _o s_ene_ lecordc_t

in tb_, LP mode', sc_-,nesre_ o_d_,dal 48 kHz o_ a blank po_6on,

Audio Dubbing slops and "ERROR! REFERMANUAL" appeam.

R_ording sound

L2 kHz

Display

FULL SOUND

SOUND 2

SOUND ]

Output sound

Origlna[ and new tlacks are combined and output in stere()

New track is output on both "L" and "R" chan_e]s i[1 stere()¸

Original track is output on both %" and "R" channels in stereo¸

E,63

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

I The camcorder is a miclocomputer-conuolled device. External noise and intelfelence (flom a TV, a radio,

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

)ace AC Power Ada)teffBattery Charger, etc.) and wait a l_w minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed

as usua lrom the beginning.

1. No power is supplied. 1. • The power is not connected 1. • Connect the AC Power

propedy.

•The battery is dead.

•The LCD monitor is not open

fully or the viewfinder is not

pulled out when recolding.

Adaptel/Chalgel securely

(L_:r pg. 9).

•Replace the dead battery with a

fully chalg_d one (_F pg. 8, 9).

• Open the LCD monitor fully or

pull out the viewfinder. The

LCD monitor turns on/off

when it is opened/dosed at

approx. 90 _'while the Power

Switd_ is set to any position

except "OFF" if the viewfinder

is not fully pulled out.

2. "SET DATE/TIME!" appears. 2. • The built in clock's rechalge 2. • Connect the camcorder to an

able fithium battery is AC outlet using the AC Power

discharged. Adaptel/Chal:gel k_r over

• The previously set date/time is 24 hours to charge the clock's

erased, lithium batter,/(_ F pg. I 0).

3. Recording cannot be 3. • The tape's erase protection 3. • Set the tape's erase plotection

performed, switch is sat to "SAVE". switch to "REC" I_: r pg. 11}.

• The Power Switch is set to • Set the Power Switch to any

"_ ". position except "_" or

• "TAPE END" appears. "OFF" (_ Tpg. 15).

• The cassette's cover is open. • Replace with new cassetle

(c_:r pg. 11h

• Close the cassette's covel.

4. There is no picture. 4. •Thecamcorderisnotgetfing 4. •Turnthecamcorder'spower

powel; or some othe_ off and on again (_ F pg. 16h

malfundion exists.

5. Some functions are not 5. • The Operation Switch is set to 5. • Set the Operation Switch to

available using MENU/SET. "Q ". "[] " {_ Tpg. 15b

6. The focus does not adjust 6. • Focus is set to "MAN UAL". 6. • Set Focus to "AUTO"

automatically. • The recolding was done in a (_ Tpg. 37}.

clark place, or the contrast was • Clean the lens and check the

low. focus again (_ F pg. 68).

•The lens is dirty or covered

with condensation.

7. The cassette will not load 7. • The cassette is in the wrong 7. • Set it in the right position

properly, position. (a Tpg. 11).

• The batlely's charge is low. • Install a fully charged battely

(_ Tpg. 8, 9).

8. In the 5 Second mode, & • The 5 Second mode in the & • Select "5S" or "5SD" in the

recording ends before System Menu is set to System Menu (_ Tpg. 28, "_0).

5 seconds have elapsed. "ANIM.".

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9. Snapshot mode cannot be

used.

10. The color of Snapshot looks

strange.

11. Digita{ Zoom does not work.

12. Program AE with specia{

effects and Fade/Wipe Effects

do not work.

13. The Black & White Fade_

does not work.

14. The Dissolve function does

not wolk.

15. The Picture Wipe and

Dissolve functions do not

work.

9. • The Squeeze mode is

selected.

• Digital Zoom is used.

10. • The light soutre or the subject

does not include white. Or

there am various different light

sources behind the subject.

!1, • ]0X optical zoom is selected.

• The Video Echo mode is

acRvated.

• Picture Wipe or Dissolve are

being used in a scene

transition.

• 5 Second recolding was

done with the Power Switch

set to "5S", and with "5SD"

selected in the System Menu.

12. • The Operation Switch is set to

"_" and/or the Power Switch

is set to "5S".

13. • The Sepia or Monotone mode

is activated.

14. • The Sepia, Monotone or Slow

Shutter mode of Program AE

with special effects is

activated.

• The Squeeze mode is

selected.

• The previously selected mode

of Program AE with special

effects was changed after the

last seJected scene for editing

was registered.

15". • The last selected editing scene

is ending.

• At the end of the last selected

scene k_r editing, the Power

Switch was set to "OFF".

• The power is off.

9. •Disengage the Squeeze mode

(_T pg. 29).

10. • Find a white subject and

compose your shot so that it

also appea_s in the flame

g F pg. 26).

11. • Turn off the Video Echo mode

b_:rpg. 35).

• Wait unR] the Picture Wipe or

Dissolve effects are

completed (C_Tpg. 31 33).

• ( hange the setting of either

the System Menu or the

Power Switch (gTpg. 24).

12. • Set the Operation Switch to

"_ " and/or set the Power

Switch to "_ ".

13. • Turn off Sepia and Monotone

(_T pg. 34).

14. • Turn off Sepia, Monotone or

Slow Shutter before adding

Dissolve to a scenetransition

b_T pg. 34).

• Make sure that the Squeeze

mode in the Recording Menu

is setto "OFF" (_T pg. 29k

• Make sure you have selected

the mode of Program AEwith

speciat effects you want before

starling editing (_Tpg. 34).

15. •Seled Picture Wipe or

Dissolve before beginning

recording. The effects are

then automatically activated

(g Tpg. 32).

• Do not turn offthe

camcoldeI's power a_ter

setting Edi>h_ 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_Tpg. 32).

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16. The picture wipe function 16. • The Slow Shutter mode is 16. • Make sure the Squeeze mode,

doesn't work. activated. Cinema mode, or Slow

•The Squeeze or Cinema mode Shutter mode is not activated

is selected in the Recording when preparing to use the

Menu. Picture Wipe function (_ T pg.

29, 35).

17. Scene transition does not go 17.

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

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 18. • The Picture Wipe or 18. • Make sure the Squeeze mode

not work. Dissolve functions are in use. is set to "OFF" (_ 7° pg. 28, 29}.

•The Squeeze mode is selected •Do not try to use the Video

in the Recording Menu. Echo mode during_ a Fade In

•A Fade in or Fade Out is in or Fade Out or when Dissolve

_rogress (White Fader, Black is activated during 5 second

Fac er or Black & White Fac er). mode recording (_F pg. 34,

•Dissolve during 5 second 35).

mode recording is in use.

19. Even when Slow Shutter is 19. • When shoothlg in the dark, 19. • If you want the lighting to

not selected, the image looks the unit becomes highly look more natural, set GAIN

like it is activated, sensitive to light and the UP to "AGC" or "OFF" in the

image takes on an effect Mode Menu (_ T pg. 28, 29).

similar to Slow Shutter.

2& There is no strobe when the 20. •The Picture Wipe or Dissolve 20. •Do not try to use the Classic

Classic Film or Strobe mode function is in use. Film or Strobe mode during a

is activated. •Dissolve during 5 second scene transition (_ T pg. 34,

mode recording is in use. 35).

21. White Balance cannot be 21. •The Sepia or Monotone mode 21. •Turn off Sepia or Monotone

activated, is activated, before setting White Balance

(_ 7 pg. 34, 35).

22. When shooting a subject 22. •This is a resutt of exceedingly 22.

illuminated by bright light, high contrast, and is not a

vertical lines appeal_ malfunction.

23. When the screen is under

direct sunlight during

shooting, the screen becomes

red or b_ack for an instant.

24. During recording, the date/

time does not appear.

23. •This is not a malfunction.

24. •"DISPLAY" is setto "OFF" in

the Date/Time Menu.

•Self Recording is performed.

23.

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 25. • "ON SCREEN" is set to "OFF" 25. • Set "(3N SCREEN" to "ON" in

do not appea_ in the Date/Time Menu. the Date/Time Menu

•You have made the indicators (_;r pg. 22).

disappeal: • Set "INDICATI()N" to "ON"

in the Date/Time Menu

(g ;. pg. 23).

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

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.

26. • Ad ust the brightness and

ang e of t le LCD monitor

(_r;rpg. ] 9).

27. The rear of the LCD monitor 27. • The light used to illuminate 27. • Close the LCD monitor to turn

is hot. the LCD monitor causes it to it off or set the Power Switch

become hot. to "OFF", and let the unit cool

down.

28. The indicators and the image 28.

color on the LCD monitor

are not cleal_

29. The LCD monitor or

viewfinder indications blink.

30. Colored bright spots appear

all over the LCD monitor or

the viewfincJer.

31. During recording, sound

cannot be heard.

28. •This may occul when the

surface or the edge of the LED

monitor is plessed.

29. •Certain Fade/Wi )e effects,

certain medes o Program AE

with special effects, "DIS" and

other ffmctions that cannot be

used together ate selected at

the same time.

3& •The LCD monitur or the

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. •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

adjusted to during playback.

32. •The Power Switch is not set to

32. Play, Rewind and Fast

Forward functions do not

work.

29. • Re read the sections covering

Fade/Wipe effects, Program

AE with special effects and

"DIS" (_r pg. 29, 31 35).

30.

31. •Connect the optional

headphones to the head

phones connec_r {_ pg. 62).

• Adjust the sound volume

during playback (t _r pg. 42).

32. •Set the Power Switch to

"_" (_F pg. 42).

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33. The tape is moving, but 33. *Y_ur TV has AV input terminals, 33. •Set the TV to the mode or

there is no picture, but is not set to its VIDE() mc_le, channel appropriate k_r video

• Tile cassette's cover is open. playback (Lr_"pg. 46, 47).

• Close the cassette's covel

(F 7 pg. 11}.

34. The LCD monitor indications 34.

are distorted. 34. •During playback of the

unrecorded portion, High-

speed Search and still

playback, LCD monitor

indications appear distorted.

This is not a defect.

35. Images on the LCD monitor 35. • The speaker volume is too 35. • Turn the speaker volume

are jitters/, great, down (_r_r pg. 42).

36.

36. The LCD monitoB the

viewfinder and the lens have

become dirty (ex. fingerprints).

37. An unusual mark appears.

38. An error indication

(E01 E06) appears.

37.

38. • A malfunction of some kind

has occurred. In this case the

camcolde_'s functions

become unusable.

36. • Wipe them gently with soft

cloth. Wiping strongly can

cause damage.

37. •Check the section of the

manual that explains LCD

monitor/viewfinder

indications (L_:r pg. 72, 73).

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_.

41. Picture does not appear on 41. • The viewfinder is pulled out. 41. • Push the viewfinder back in.

the LCD moniton • The LCD monitor's brightness • Adjust the brightness of the

setting is too dark. 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 42. • This is not a maHunction. 42. • By recolding with "DIS"

from the printel_ a black bar activated (_2_pg. 29) this can

appears at the bottom of the be avoided.

screen.

43. • The DV cable was plugged/ 43. • Turn the camcorder's power

unplugged with power turned off and on again, then operate

on. iL

43. When the camcorder is

connected via the DV

connector, the camco_der

does not operate.

40. • This occurs when recording in

the LP mode is not available.

After the indicator blinks, the

recording mode switches to

"SP" and recording goes on.

39. The chalger indicator on the 39. • The temperature of the bar,ely 39. • T_ protect the battely, it is

AC Power Adapter/( hanger is extremely high/low, recommended to charge it in

does not light. • Charging is difficult in places places with a temperature of

subject to extremely high/low I0°C to 35°C {50'F to 95°F)

temperatures. (FTr pg. 75h

40. The recording mode 40.

indicator "LP" blinks.

Gap

%.._[

OPEN/EJECTSwitch

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.

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.

CLEAN LENS

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with

lens cleaning papel.

PULL OUT 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.

BATT. RELEASE

Switch

Blower brush

PUSH VIEWFINDER BACK IN

Close the cover until it locks in p_ace, Tilt time

viewfinder horizontally, and push it back im

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.

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_) 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

JLIPproglam software is used, it will be impossi-

bte to control the connected devices from tile

computer. In such a case, first try turning tile

camcordel on again, ol unplug the JLIPconnec-

tion 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. 46, 57

(_ Video Output Connector

[VIDEOI ....................................... _,_'pg. 46, 57

Audio Output Connector

[AUDIO L/R] ................................ _,_'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.

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Controls Connectors

(_0 Snapshot Mode Button

[SNAPSHOT MODE] .......................... _,_' pg, 26

(_) Multi Screen Button

[MULTI SCREEN] ................................ _ pg, 27

_) OperaBon Switch [D, [] ] ................. _,_' 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

(_ •MENU/SET Dial [% PUSH] --, L'_ pg. 10, 28

•LCD Monitor/Viewfindel Brightness

Control ............................................ _ _ pg. 19

(_ Power Switch ..................................... _,;' pg, 15

Play/Pause Button lib/Ill ..................... _f_ pg, 42

Rewind Button [4141}........................... _F pg. 42

@ Stop Button [11 .................................. _/pg. 42

(_ Fast-Forwald Button 11_1_1................... E__ pg. 42

Lock Button ........................................ E_ pg. 15

(_7}Dioptel Adjustment Control ................ _,r pg. 13

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

{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.

{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

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 ............................. L'T pg, 62

[] 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

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No. Function

(1)* Displays the operation mode position. (_ Fpg. 15)

Appears when backlight compensation is used. (_ Fpg. 38)

Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. (_ Fpg. 29)

Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer ("DIS") is engaged. (_ Fpg. 29)

(5) Appears when Auto Slow Shutter is engaged ("GAIN UP" is set to "AUTO"). (_ Fpg. 29)

_* Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). (_ Fpg. 12)

_* Appears when in the Record-Standby mode. (_ Fpg. 16)

_* Displays the tape remaining time. (_ Fpg. 17)

Appears during recording. (_ Fpg. 16)

Appears while the tape is running. (_?- pg. 16)

@Appears when taking aSnapshot. (_ Fpg. 26)

Appears during Self-Timer recording. (_ Fpg. 25)

@Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind. (_ Fpg. 30)

@5S MODE/5SD MODE/ANIM. MODE: Displays the 5 second recording mode, Dissolve during

5second recording mode or Animation recording mode. (_ T, pg. 24, 30)

@* Displays the date/tlme. (_ Fpg. 22)

Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. (_ Fpg. 19)

Displays the sound mode for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder. (_- pg. 30)

Appears when the iris is locked. (_ Fpg. 39)

Appears when the focus is adjusted manually. (_ Fpg. 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. (_ Fpg. 34)

Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect. (_ Fpg. 31 )

Appears during zooming. (_ Fpg. 20)

(_ Zoom level indicator

(_ Approximate zoom ratio

* :Setting "INDICATION" to "OFF" in the Date/Time Menu lets you remove indications marked with * from the screen

(a,* pg. 23}.

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LCDMonitor/ViewfinderIndicationsDuringPlayback

No. Function

_1_ Displays the sound mode. (a ;, pg. 45)

Displays the tape speed.

_3_ Appears while a tape is running.

•:Playback

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle search

:Rewind/Shuttle search

II : Pause

II• : Forward slow-motion

,11 :Reverse slow-motion

: Audio Dubbing

I1_ : Audio Dubbing Pause

Displays the date/tlme. (a Tpg. 45)

BRIGHT: Displays the brightness of the LCD

monitor or the viewllnder. (F;_ pg. 19)

VOLUME: Displays the speaker or headphone

volume. (a Tpg. 42)

Displays the time code. (a Tpg. 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, or when the erase protection tab is set to "SAVE".

(_7 pg. 11)

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. (a F pg. 76)

O

]Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, the camcorder turns

off automatically.

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

TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. (_:F pg. 17)

•Appears when the date/tlme is not set. (aJ pg. 10)

SET DATE/TIME! •Appears when the clock (lithium) battery is discharged and the previously set date/

time is erased. (_:F pg. 10)

ERROR! Appears when Audio Dubbing is unavailable. (_:F pg. 62)

REFER MANUAL

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

E01 -- E06 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)

A M

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

B

Back Light Compensation ......................... EY pg. 38

Battery Low .............................................. _' pg. 73

Battery Pack ..................................... L%'_pg. B, 9, 75

Beep/Talty ................................................ _Y pg. 30

Bdghten The LCD Monitor ........................ EY pg. 19

Built-in Clock's Lithium BatteW................. _Y pg. 10

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. 19

Data/Time Display .............................. _ pg. 22, 45

Date/Hme Settings .................................... _Y pg. 10

Demonstration Mode ................................ _Y pg. 30

Digital Dubbing ........................................ EY pg. 51

Digital Zoom ...................................... L'__'_pg. 20, 29

DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) .................... '_Y pg. 29

Diopter Adjustment .................................. _Y pg. 13

Dissolve Dudng 5-second Recording

Mode ..................................................... _Y pg. 24

Dubbing ................................................... _Y pg. 50

E

Erase Protection ........................................ _ pg. 11

Exposule Control ...................................... _Y pg. 38

F

Fadeqn/Out .............................................. EY pg. 31

Fast-Forward The Tape .............................. '_Y pg. 42

5-second recording mode ......................... _Y pg. 24

G

Gain U ...................................................

A;Pustmentdj....................................... '_Y pg" 29

Grip _Y pg. 13

I

Iris ............................................................ _Ypg. 39

Iris Lock ................................................... _Y pg. 39

I

Ioumalistic Shooting ................................. _Y pg. 19

L

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

Load ATape ............................................. L'h_pg. 11

Manual Focus ........................................... '_Y pg, 37

Mode Menu ............................................. [Ey pg, 29

Monotone ................................................ _Y pg, 35

Motor Drive Mode .................................... FLYpg, 26

Mu]tli Screen Mode .................................. EY pg, 27

O

E)peraBon Switch Position ........................ _Y pg, 15

P

Picture Wipe/Dissolve ............................... EY pg, 32

Playback Menu ........................................ EY pg, 44

Playback Special Effects ............................ _Y pg, 55

Playback Zoom ........................................ EY pg, 54

Power Switch Position .............................. EY pg, 15

Piogram AE With Special Effects................ _Y pg, 34

Piovided Accessolies .................................. _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, 19

Seff-Timel. ................................................ _Y pg, 25

Sepia ........................................................ _Y pg, 35

Set Remote Contml/VCR Code .................. _Y pg, 56

Shuttle Search ........................................... _Y pg, 43

Shutter Speed ........................................... _Y pg, 35

Slow-Motion Ptayback .............................. _Y pg, 54

Stow Shutter ............................................. EY pg, 35

Snapshot Mode ........................................ EY pg, 26

Sound Mode ............................................. _'_ pg. 45

Specifications ..................................... _,_'pg. 78, 79

Squeeze ................................................... EY pg, 29

Still Playback ............................................ _Y pg, 43

Strobe ...................................................... _Y pg, 35

System Menu ............................................ _Y pg, 30

T

T_le Macro ............................................... _Y pg. 30

Time Code ............................................ '_s pg, 6, 2t

Tripod Mounting ....................................... _Y pg, 14

Twilight .................................................... _Y pg, 35

U

Unload A Tape ......................................... _Y pg. 11

V

Video Echo ............................................... _Y pg, 35

W

White Balance .................................... _ pg. 40, 41

Wide Mode .............................................. 'zy pg, 29

Wind Cut ................................................. _Y pg, 30

Wipe In/Out ............................................. _Y pg, 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 use an AC plug adapter,

called a "Siemens Plug", as shown.

Fol this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC

dealer.

Battery Packs

The supplied batte Wpack 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 machines use culrent even

when switched off.

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

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,

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

acooking stove.

.... in places subject to excessive shock or

vibration.

.... near a television set,

.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting anten-

nas, 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 in 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,

5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:

• 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 interfer-

ence that may cause undesired operation,

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 USelis 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 equip-

merit 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 radio/

IV technician iol help.

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

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 function-

ing 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 (Using tile AC Power Adapter/E-hargel)

DC 7.2 V _ (Using battely pack)

Power consumption

LCD monitor off, viewflnder on :

LCD monitor on, viewfinder off :

Format

Signal format

Video slgnal recording format

Cassette

Tape Speed

Maximum recording time

Pickup

Lens

Filter diameter

LCD monitor

Viewfinder

Speaker

Operating temperature

Operating humidity

Storage temperature

Dimensions

Weight

Approx. 4.5 W

Approx. 5.4 W

: DV Format (5D mode)

: NTSC Standard

: 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

Monaural

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

35% to 80%

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)

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

Audio output

Headphone output

DV input/output

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

8 dBs, 1 k£_analog output, steleo (via AV OUT connectol)

_;3.5 ram, stereo (via AV OUT connector)

4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant

ACPowerAdapter/ChargerAA-V50U

Power requirement

U.S.A. and Canada

Other countries

Power consumption

Output

Charge

VTR

Dimensions

Weight

AC 120 VQ,, 60 Hz

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

2OW

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")

Approx. 320 g (0.71 Ibs)

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

without notice.

EN79

DockingStation

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

Video

Audio

JLIP

Editing

PC

External microphone input

Y: 1Vp-p, 75 _, analog output

C: 0.29 Vp-p, 75 _2, analog output

1Vp-p, 75 _2, analog output

.....8 dBs, 1 k£_,anaiog output

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

03,5 mm diameter, 2-pole

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.

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JVC

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