JVC GR DZ7EK DZ7PAL User Manual LYT1325 001A

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ENGLISH
GR-DZ7
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital
video camera. Before use, please read
the safety information and precautions
contained in the pages 3 – 4 to ensure
safe use of this product.
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for
Digital Video Camera:
For Accessories:
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/
INSTRUCTIONS
GETTING STARTED 6
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK 17
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK 23
ADVANCED FEATURES 29
REFERENCES 48
TERMS 55
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
To deactivate the demonstration, set
“DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.
(墌pg. 29, 31)
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Wipe/Fader Effects
You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-
style scene transitions. (墌pg. 37)
Program AE with Special Effects
For example, “SPORTS” mode allows fast-moving
images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid,
stable slow-motion. (墌pg. 38)
Flash
The flash fires automatically when shooting still
images. (墌pg. 33)
Backlight Compensation
Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens
the image darkened by backlight. (墌pg. 36)
●You can also select a spot metering area so that
more precise exposure compensation is available.
(墌pg. 36, Spot Exposure Control)
Navigation Function
The Navigation Function helps you check tape
contents by making thumbnail images on a memory
card. (墌pg. 38)
E-Mail Clip Recording
You can record video clips on the memory card as
files which can be sent via e-mail. (墌pg. 26)
Major Features of this Camcorder
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)
Connection to the mains supply in the United
Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your
home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then
obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or
consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical
approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the
fuse cover.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove
the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid
possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the
mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then
follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal
coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
●To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel.
●When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period
of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the
power cord from AC outlet.
CAUTION:
To avoid electric shock or
damage to the unit, first
firmly insert the small end
of the power cord into the
AC Adapter until it is no
longer wobbly, and then
plug the larger end of the
power cord into an AC
outlet.
CAUTIONS:
●This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type
colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback
with a television of a different standard. However, live
recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are
possible anywhere.
●Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U/V438U battery
packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the
camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-
voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter
may be necessary to accommodate different designs of
AC outlets in different countries.)
Blue to N (Neutral) or
Black
Brown to L (Live) or
Red
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or
incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric),
Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025.
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is
incorrectly replaced.
●Dispose of used battery promptly.
●Keep away from children.
●Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
NOTES:
●The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution
are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.
●The rating information and safety caution of the AC
Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf,
make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow
for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at
the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or
cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should
be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must
be considered and the local rules or laws governing the
disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with
water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids
(such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted
plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or
electric shock may be caused.)
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun.
This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the
malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of
fire or electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical damage to
the camcorder and to the user.
When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use
the provided strap. Carrying or holding the camcorder by
the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in
dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.
Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette
holder cover. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as
they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It
could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the
camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not
recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the
camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.
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SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF
EQUIPMENT
This equipment has been designed and
manufactured to meet international safety standards
but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken
if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to
be assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use
the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains
plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces
of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the
mains plug when making or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the
installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any
doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way
— switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your
dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose
dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended
unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for
unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off
using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your
family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need
to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so
that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety. It
is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can
permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example
with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause
damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood
screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the
manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings
provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or
moisture.
ABOVE ALL
●NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into
holes, slots or any other opening in the case — this could
result in a fatal electrical shock;
●NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of
any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!
Before Using This Camcorder
Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark
.
Make sure you only use memory cards with the mark
or .
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video
cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only
cassettes marked “ ” and memory cards marked
“ ” or “ ” can be used with this unit.
Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with
other digital video formats.
Remember that this camcorder is intended for private
consumer use only.
Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited.
(Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or
exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended
that you obtain permission beforehand.)
Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial
recording.
Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and
audio have been recorded properly.
We recommend cleaning your video heads before use.
If you haven’t used your camcorder for awhile, the heads may
be dirty. We recommend periodically cleaning the video
heads with a cleaning cassette (optional).
Be sure to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in
the proper environment.
Video heads can become dirty more easily if your cassette
tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty area. Cassette
tapes should be removed from the camcorder and stored in
cassette cases. Store the camcorder in a bag or other
container.
Use SP (Standard) mode for important video recordings.
LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more video than
SP (Standard) mode, but you may experience mosaic-like
noise during playback depending on the tape characteristics
and the usage environment.
So, for important recordings, we recommend using SP mode.
It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette
tapes.
Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially
available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard,
but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimized to
maximize the performance of your camcorder.
Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 52 and 53.
●Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
●Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc.
●QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc.
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CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED 6
Index ..............................................................................6
Provided Accessories ..................................................10
Power ...........................................................................12
Operation Mode ...........................................................13
Date/Time Settings ......................................................14
Grip Adjustment ...........................................................14
Viewfinder Adjustment .................................................14
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ........................15
Tripod Mounting ...........................................................15
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ....................................15
Loading/Unloading A Memory Card .............................16
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 17
VIDEO RECORDING ........................................................17
Basic Recording ...........................................................17
Tape Remaining Time .............................................17
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................................17
Zooming ...................................................................18
Journalistic Shooting ...............................................18
Interface Shooting ...................................................18
Time Code ...............................................................19
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ...................19
VIDEO PLAYBACK ..........................................................19
Normal Playback ..........................................................19
Still Playback ...........................................................19
Shuttle Search .........................................................20
Blank Search ...........................................................20
Connections To A TV Or VCR .....................................20
Playback Using The Remote Control ...........................21
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK 23
D.S.C. RECORDING .........................................................23
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ...............................23
Interval Shooting ......................................................23
D.S.C. PLAYBACK ...........................................................24
Normal Playback Of Images ........................................24
Auto Playback Of Images ............................................24
Playback Of Video Clips ..............................................24
Index Playback Of Files ...............................................25
Viewing File Information ..............................................25
Removing On-Screen Display .....................................25
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. ............................................26
E-Mail Clip Recording ..................................................26
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory
Card .........................................................................26
Resetting The File Name .............................................26
Protecting Files ............................................................27
Deleting Files ...............................................................27
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) .....................28
Initialising A Memory Card ...........................................28
ADVANCED FEATURES 29
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT .............................. 29
Changing The Menu Settings ...................................... 29
Recording Menus ........................................................ 29
Playback Menus .......................................................... 32
FEATURES FOR RECORDING ........................................... 33
Snapshot Flash ........................................................... 33
Flash Brightness Adjustment ...................................... 34
Self-Timer .................................................................... 34
5-Second Recording ................................................... 34
Night-Scope ................................................................ 34
Snapshot (For Video Recording) ................................. 35
Manual Focus .............................................................. 35
Exposure Control ........................................................ 35
Iris Lock ....................................................................... 36
Backlight Compensation ............................................. 36
Spot Exposure Control ................................................ 36
White Balance Adjustment .......................................... 37
Manual White Balance Adjustment ............................. 37
Wipe Or Fader Effects ................................................. 37
Program AE With Special Effects ................................ 38
Navigation Function .................................................... 38
EDITING ........................................................................ 40
Dubbing To Or From A VCR ....................................... 40
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV
Connector (Digital Dubbing) .................................... 41
Connection To A Personal Computer ......................... 42
Audio Dubbing ............................................................. 43
Insert Editing ............................................................... 43
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] .......................... 44
REFERENCES 48
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................... 48
USER MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 51
CAUTIONS ..................................................................... 52
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ 54
TERMS 55
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●Be careful not to cover j during playback.
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Controls
aVIDEO/MEMORY Switch (墌pg. 13)
bPower Zoom Lever [T/W] (墌pg. 18)
Speaker/Headphone Volume Control [VOL. +, –]
(墌pg. 19)
cSnapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (墌pg. 23, 35)
dDioptre Adjustment Control (墌pg. 14)
ePlay/Pause Button [4/9] (墌pg. 19)
Exposure Button [EXPOSURE]
Up Button [r] (墌pg. 29)
fRewind Button [
3
] (墌pg. 19)
Left Button [w] (墌pg. 29)
gSet Button [SET] (墌pg. 29)
hStop Button [8] (墌pg. 19)
Backlight Compensation Button [BACK LIGHT]
(墌pg. 36)
Down Button [t] (墌pg. 29)
iFast-Forward Button [
5
] (墌pg. 19)
Right Button [e] (墌pg. 29)
jD.S.C. Playback Select Button [SELECT]
(墌pg. 24, 25)
kE-Mail Clip Recording Button [E-MAIL] (墌pg. 26)
Information Button [INFO] (墌pg. 25)
lMenu Button [MENU] (墌pg. 29)
mIndex Button [INDEX] (墌pg. 25)
Navigation Button [NAVI] (墌pg. 39)
nThumbnail Storing Button [NAVI STORE] (墌pg. 39)
oCassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]
(墌pg. 15)
pBattery Release Switch [BATT.RELEASE] (墌pg. 12)
qPower Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] (墌pg. 13)
rLock Button (墌pg. 13)
sNight Button [NIGHT] (墌pg. 34)
tFlash Button [FLASH] (墌pg. 15)
uManual Focus Lever [FOCUS] (墌pg. 35)
vRecording Start/Stop Button (墌pg. 17)
wMemory Card Lock Switch (墌pg. 16)
Connectors
The connectors are located beneath the covers.
XUSB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector (墌pg. 42)
YMicrophone connector [MIC] (墌pg. 32, 43)
(An optional microphone can be used during video
recording and audio dubbing. To stabilise the
microphone, use of an optional shoe adapter is
recommended.)
ZDigital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.Link*)
(墌pg. 41, 42)
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification
and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products
compliant with the i.Link standard.
aS-Video/Audio/Video Input/Output Connector [S/AV]
(墌pg. 20, 40, 45)
bDC Input Connector [DC] (墌pg. 12)
cHeadphone Connector [ ] (墌pg. 43)
(No sound is output from the speaker when
headphones are connected to this connector.)
Indicators
HTally Lamp (墌pg. 17, 31)
IPOWER/CHARGE Lamp (墌pg. 12, 17)
Other Parts
gLCD Monitor (墌pg. 17, 18)
hViewfinder (墌pg. 14)
iBattery Pack Mount (墌pg. 12)
jSpeaker (墌pg. 19)
kGrip Strap (墌pg. 14)
lShoulder Strap Eyelet (墌pg. 11)
mStereo Microphone (墌pg. 43)
nLens
oFlash Sensor
Be careful not to cover this area, as it contains a
sensor required by the flash.
pCassette Holder Cover (墌pg. 15)
qTripod Mounting Socket (墌pg. 15)
rRemote Sensor (墌pg. 21)
sCamera Sensor
tLens Ring (墌pg. 10)
uFlash (墌pg. 33)
vMonitor Latch
wCard Cover [MEMORY CARD] (墌pg. 16)
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications
During Video Recording Only
aNavigation Indicator (墌pg. 38)
bSelected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (墌pg. 37)
cTape Running Indicator (墌pg. 17)
(The icon rotates during recording.)
dSelected Wide Mode Indicator (墌pg. 30)
eThumbnail Storing Indicator (墌pg. 38)
fRecording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (墌pg. 29)
gTape Remaining Time (墌pg. 17)
hREC: (Appears during recording.) (墌pg. 17)
PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby mode.)
(墌pg. 17)
iInsert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode (墌pg. 43)
j5S/Anim.: Displays the 5-Second Recording mode or
Animation recording mode. (墌pg. 30)
kWind Cut Indicator (墌pg. 31)
lAuxiliary Microphone Level Indicator
(Appears when an optional microphone is connected.
墌pg. 32, “AUX MIC”)
mTime Code (墌pg. 32, 33)
nDigital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) (墌pg. 30)
oSound Mode Indicator (墌pg. 30)
(Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the
camcorder.)
During D.S.C. Recording Only
aImage Size: 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1280 (1280 x 960),
1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640 x 480) (墌pg. 32)
b: Focus Icon (墌pg. 23)
: Interval Shooting Icon (墌pg. 23)
cShooting Icon (墌pg. 23)
(Appears and blinks during shooting.)
dCard Icon (墌pg. 23)
: Appears during shooting.
: Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded.
: Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is reading
the data in the memory card such as Navigation
thumbnail images, video clips, still images, etc.
ePicture Quality: (FINE) and (STANDARD) (in
order of quality) (墌pg. 32)
fRemaining Number Of Shots (墌pg. 23)
(Displays the approximate remaining number of shots
that can be stored during D.S.C. recording, or the
remaining number of storable thumbnail images when
it reaches 10 or less during video recording.)
gClock Icon (墌pg. 23)
hFlash Indicator (墌pg. 33)
During E-Mail Clip Recording
aImage Size: 352 (352 x 288), 240 (240 x 176), 160
(160 x 120)
bShooting Icon (墌pg. 23, 26)
cE-Mail Clip Recording Indicator (墌pg. 26)
dMemory Card Remaining Time For E-Mail Clip
Recording (墌pg. 26)
eE-Mail Clip Recording Time (墌pg. 26)
fAuxiliary Microphone Level Indicator
(Appears when an optional microphone is connected.
墌pg. 32, “AUX MIC”)
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During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording
aOperation Mode (墌pg. 13)
b: Night-Scope Indicator (墌pg. 34)
: Gain Up Mode (墌pg. 30)
cRed Eye Reduction Indicator (墌pg. 33)
dWhite Balance Indicator (墌pg. 37)
e: Spot Exposure Control Indicator (墌pg. 36)
: Backlight Compensation Indicator (墌pg. 36)
±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (墌pg. 35)
fSelected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator
(墌pg. 38)
gIris Lock Indicator (墌pg. 36)
hApproximate Zoom Ratio (墌pg. 18)
iZoom Indicator (墌pg. 18)
jSelf-Timer Recording Indicator (墌pg. 34)
kO: (Appears when taking Snapshot.) (墌pg. 35)
lBrightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
(墌pg. 15)
mBattery Indicator (墌pg. 50)
nDate/Time (墌pg. 14)
oManual Focus Adjustment Indicator (墌pg. 35)
pFlash Indicator (墌pg. 33)
During Video Playback
aSound Mode Indicator (墌pg. 32)
bBlank Search Indicator (墌pg. 20)
cThumbnail Storing Indicator (墌pg. 39)
dTape Speed (墌pg. 29)
eU: Playback
5
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3
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9: Pause
9 U: Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/Slow-Motion
Y 9: Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/Slow-Motion
D: Audio Dubbing
9D: Audio Dubbing Pause
(Appear while a tape is running.)
fSound Input For Audio Dubbing (墌pg. 43)
gBattery Indicator (墌pg. 50)
hDate/Time (墌pg. 31, 33)
iVOLUME: Volume Level Indicator (Speaker or
headphone) (墌pg. 19)
BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/
Viewfinder) (墌pg. 15)
: Auxiliary Microphone Level Indicator
(Appears when an optional microphone is connected
during Audio Dubbing. 墌pg. 43)
jTime Code (墌pg. 32, 33)
During D.S.C. Playback
aOperation Mode Indicator (墌pg. 25)
bFolder/File Number (墌pg. 25)
cBattery Indicator (墌pg. 50)
dBrightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
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aAC Adapter AP-V14E or AP-V15E
bPower Cord
cBattery Pack BN-V408U-B
dS/AV/Editing Cable
eAudio Extension Cable X 2 (for connection of optional
Headphone And External Microphone 墌pg. 11)
fUSB Cable
gCore Filter [large] (for USB Cable 墌pg. 11 for
attachment)
hCore Filter [small] (for S/AV/Editing Cable, Audio
Extension Cable and AC Adapter’s cord 墌pg. 11 for
attachment)
iCD-ROM
jCable Adapter
kShoulder Strap (墌pg. 10 for attachment)
lRemote Control Unit RM-V720U
mLithium Battery CR2025* (for remote control unit)
nMemory Card 8 MB (Already inserted in the
camcorder)
oLens Cap (墌pg. 10 for attachment)
* A lithium battery is pre-installed in the Remote Control Unit
at time of shipment (with insulation sheet). To use the
Remote Control Unit, remove the insulation sheet.
NOTES:
●In order to maintain optimum performance of the
camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or
more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end
that is closest to the filter should be connected to the
camcorder.
●Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do
not use any other cables.
How To Attach The Lens Cap
To protect the lens, attach the
provided lens cap to the
camcorder as shown in the
illustration.
NOTE:
To confirm the lens cap is on
correctly make sure the cap is flush
to the camcorder.
How To Attach/Detach The Lens Ring
The provided lens ring helps block out glare when
shooting under bright sunlight, the same way
professional photographers do.
To attach:
Align the lens ring with the camcorder’s lens while the
index on the lens ring is facing upward, and then screw
the ring clockwise a.
To detach:
Turn the ring counterclockwise b.
Normally, use the camcorder with the lens ring only when
you are not using the optional wide or telephoto
conversion lens.
Provided Accessories
OR
Place here during shooting.
Index
Threading
Ring
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How To Attach The Shoulder Strap
Follow the illustration.
1Thread the strap through the eyelet.
2Fold it back and thread it through the strap guide and
the buckle.
●To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then tighten
the strap in the buckle.
3Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet.
How To Use The Audio Extension Cable
When using optional headphones or external
microphone, connect to the provided Audio extension
cable (with a core filter attached), then connect the Audio
extension cable to the camcorder. The core filter reduces
interference. (See the right column.)
How To Attach The Core Filter (for USB Cable and
Audio Extension Cable)
Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter
reduces interference.
1Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter.
2Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx.
3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter.
USB cable and AC Adapter’s cord
Wind the cable (cord) once around the outside of the
core filter as shown in the illustration.
Audio Extension cable
Wind the cable twice around the outside of the core filter
as shown in the illustration.
●Wind the cable so that it is not slack.
S/AV/Editing cable
3Close the core filter until it clicks shut.
NOTES:
●Take care not to damage the cable.
●When connecting a cable, attach the end with the core filter
to the camcorder.
2
1
3
Strap guide
Buckle
Eyelet
Audio cable (not provided)
Core filter
Open the
cover.
To MIC
Microphone
Headphones
To (headphones)
Stopper
Wind once.
3 cm Core filter (large: USB Cable,
small: AC Adapter’s cord)
Wind twice.
Core filter (small)
3 cm
3 cm Core filter (small)
USB cable and AC
Adapter’s cord
Audio Extension
cable
S/AV/Editing
cable
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This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you
choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use
provided power supply units with other equipment.
Charging The Battery Pack
1Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.
2With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward,
push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack
mount a.
3Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place b.
4Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder, then
connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter.
5Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet. The POWER/
CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate
charging has started.
6When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out, charging
is finished. Unplug the Power Cord from the AC outlet.
Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
To detach the battery pack
Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding BATT.
RELEASE to detach it.
* Provided
NOTES:
●It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are
used in this camcorder. Using generic non-JVC batteries
can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.
●If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove
it first.
●During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.
●Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used.
●When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a
long storage period, the POWER/CHARGE lamp may not
light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the
camcorder, then try charging again.
●If the battery operation time remains extremely short even
after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and
needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one.
●Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it
becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-
ventilated areas.
●Using the optional AA-V40 AC Power Adapter/Charger, you
can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U/V438U battery
pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as
an AC Adapter.
●After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record-Standby mode with the
cassette inserted, the camcorder will automatically turn off its
power supplied from the AC adapter. In this case, the battery
charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder.
Using The Battery Pack
Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.
Maximum continuous recording time
*Provided
NOTES:
●Recording time is reduced significantly under the following
conditions:
•Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.
•The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.
•The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
●Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare
enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned
shooting time.
A
TTENTION:
Before detaching the power source, make sure that the
camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in
a camcorder malfunction.
Power
Battery pack Charging time
BN-V408U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
BN-V416U Approx. 3 hr.
BN-V428U Approx. 5 hr.
BN-V438U Approx. 6 hr. 30 min.
To AC outlet
POWER/CHARGE lamp
Battery pack
BATT. RELEASE
AC Adapter
Open the cover.
Power switch
Battery pack
mount
Arrow
Power cord
To DC connector
Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on
BN-V408U* 1 hr. 1 hr. 10 min.
BN-V416U 1 hr. 55 min. 2 hr. 15 min.
BN-V428U 3 hr. 20 min. 3 hr. 55 min.
BN-V438U 4 hr. 35 min. 5 hr. 20 min.
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Using AC Power
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder, then connect
the Power Cord to the AC Adapter as shown in the
illustration.
NOTE:
The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
About Batteries
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or
expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause
a fire or explosion.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to
come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short
circuit and possibly start a fire.
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large
power capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold
temperatures (below 10°C), its usage time becomes
shorter and it may cease to function. If this happens,
place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm,
protected place for a short time, then re-attach it to the
camcorder.
To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any
operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch.
Choose the appropriate operation mode according to
your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/
MEMORY Switch.
Power-Linked Operation
When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, you can also
turn on/off the camcorder by opening/closing the LCD
monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder.
INFORMATION:
The following explanations in this manual supposes the
use of LCD monitor in your operation. If you want to use
the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor and pull out the
viewfinder fully.
Operation Mode
Lock Button
MENUPower Switch
POWER/
CHARGE
lamp
VIDEO/
MEMORY
SET
r (Up)
t (Down)
Power Switch Position
A (Full Auto Recording):
Allows you to record using NO special effects or
manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.
The “A” indicator appears on the display.
M (Manual Recording):
Allows you to set various recording functions using the
Menus. (墌pg. 29)
If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto
Recording, try this mode.
OFF:
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
PLAY:
●Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.
●Allows you to play back a video clip on the memory
card.
●Allows you to display a still image stored in the
memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the
memory card to a PC.
●Allows you to set various playback functions using
the Menus. (墌pg. 29)
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position
VIDEO:
Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If
“REC SELECT” is set to “/” (墌pg. 32), still
images are recorded both on the tape and the memory
card.
MEMORY:
●Allows you to record in a memory card or access
data stored in a memory card.
●When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, the
currently selected image size appears.
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The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but
its display can be turned on or off during playback.
(墌pg. 29, 33)
1Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch.
2Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 17)
3Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
4Press r or t to select “n”,
and press SET. The CAMERA
DISPLAY Menu appears.
5Press r or t to select “CLOCK
ADJ.”, and press SET. The
parameter for “Day” is highlighted.
6Press r or t to input the day,
and press SET. Repeat to input the
month, year, hour and minute.
7Press r or t to select
“BRETURN”, and press SET twice.
The Menu Screen closes.
1Adjust the velcro strip.
2Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
grip.
3Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to
easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and
Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to
your preference.
1Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
2Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull
out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best
viewability.
3Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
CAUTION:
When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to pinch your
fingers.
Date/Time Settings
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Example:
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1Set the Power Switch to “M”
or “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the
switch.
2Open the LCD monitor fully.
(墌pg. 17)
●To adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder, pull out the
viewfinder fully and set
“PRIORITY” to “FINDER”
(墌pg. 29, 31).
3Press MENU. The Menu
Screen appears.
4Press r or t to select “n”,
and press SET. The CAMERA
DISPLAY Menu appears.
5Press r or t to select “BRIGHT”, and press SET.
The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control
indicator appears.
6Press w or e until the appropriate brightness is
reached.
7Press SET to clear the brightness control indicator
form the display.
To attach the camcorder to a
tripod, align screw to the
mounting socket on the
camcorder. Then tighten the
screw clockwise.
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a
cassette.
1Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the
arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it
locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.
●Do not touch internal components.
2Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to
close the cassette holder.
●Be sure to press only the section labelled “PUSH HERE” to
close the cassette holder; touching other parts may cause
your finger to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in
injury or product damage.
●Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before
closing the cassette holder cover.
●When the battery pack’s charge is low, you may not be able
to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force.
Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use
AC power before continuing.
3Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into
place.
To protect valuable recordings
Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in
the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the tape from
being recorded over. To record on this tape, slide the tab
back to “REC” before loading it.
NOTES:
●If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not
open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the
cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off
then on again.
●If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder
cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later,
insert it again.
●When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place
to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening
the cassette holder cover.
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display
Tripod Mounting
BRIGHT
MENU
r (Up)
e (Right)
t (Down)
SET
w (Left)
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Make sure the window side
is facing out.
Cassette holder cover
Cassette holder
PUSH HERE
OPEN/EJECT
Erase
protection tab
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The provided memory card is already inserted in the
camcorder at the time of purchase.
1Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.
2Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD).
3To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its
clipped edge first. Slide the memory card lock switch to
the lock position.
To unload a memory card, slide the memory card lock
switch to the unlock position, then push it once. After the
memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it out.
●Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.
4Close the card cover.
To protect valuable files (available only for SD
Memory Card)
Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the
memory card in the direction of “LOCK”. This prevents
the memory card from being recorded over. To record on
this memory card, slide the tab back to the position
opposite to “LOCK” before loading it.
NOTES:
●Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this
camcorder. Before purchasing a memory card, consult its
manufacturer or dealer.
●Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to format
the card. (墌pg. 28)
A
TTENTION:
Do not insert or remove the memory card while the
camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the memory card
to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to
recognise whether or not the card is installed.
Loading/Unloading A Memory Card
Clipped edge
Memory card
Card Cover (MEMORY CARD)
Label
Write/erase
protection tab
Memory card
lock switch
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NOTE:
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:
●Power (墌pg. 12)
●Loading A Cassette (墌pg. 15)
1Remove the lens cap. (墌pg. 10)
2Open the LCD monitor fully.
3Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
4Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
●The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder
enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed.
●To record in LP (Long Play) mode, 墌pg. 29.
5To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button. The tally lamp lights and “TREC” appears on
the display while recording is in progress.
6To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button again. The camcorder re-enters the Record-
Standby mode.
Approximate recording time
NOTES:
●If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the
camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the
camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder
again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.
●When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on
the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur
when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to “Recording
From The Middle Of A Tape” (墌pg. 19).
●To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off, 墌pg. 29, 31.
●During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker. To
hear the sound, connect optional headphone to the
headphone connector. Adjust the sound volume by sliding
the Power Zoom Lever VOL. +/–. (墌pg. 19)
Tape Remaining Time
Approximate tape remaining time
appears on the display. “–h––m”
means the camcorder is calculating
the remaining time. When the
remaining time reaches 2 minutes,
the indication starts blinking.
●The time required to calculate and display the remaining
tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary
according to the type of tape used.
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder
While using the LCD monitor:
Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Pull on the
end a of the LCD monitor and open the LCD monitor
fully. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward).
While using the viewfinder:
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out
the viewfinder fully.
NOTES:
●The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD
monitor and the viewfinder except during Interface
Shooting. (墌pg. 18) When the viewfinder is pulled out
while the LCD monitor is opened, you can select which one
to use. Set “PRIORITY” to the desired mode in SYSTEM
Menu. (墌pg. 29, 31)
●Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor
or the viewfinder. However, this is not a malfunction.
(墌pg. 49)
Basic Recording
Tap e Recording mode
SP LP
30 min. 30 min. 45 min.
60 min. 60 min. 90 min.
80 min. 80 min. 120 min.
Power Switch
Recording Start/Stop Button
Power Zoom Lever
POWER/CHARGE Lamp
Lock Button
Tally Lamp
(Lights while recording is in
progress.)
VIDEO/MEMORY
180˚
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Zooming
Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous
change in image magnification.
Zoom In
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.
Zoom Out
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.
The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the
zoom action.
NOTES:
●Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this
case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock the focus
by using the manual focus (墌pg. 35), then zoom in or out
in Record mode.
●Zooming is possible to a maximum of 300X, or it can be
switched to 10X magnification using the optical zoom.
(墌pg. 30)
●Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital
image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom.
●During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer.
●Zooming is possible to a maximum of 10X regardless of the
“ZOOM” setting (墌pg. 30) when the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
●
Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) is
possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to
“W”. Also see “TELE MACRO” in MANUAL Menu on page 30.
●When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first. If
zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may
automatically zoom out depending on the distance between
the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when
“TELE MACRO” is set to “ON”. (墌pg. 30)
Journalistic Shooting
In some situations,
different shooting
angles may provide
more dramatic results.
Hold the camcorder in
the desired position
and tilt the LCD
monitor in the most
convenient direction. It
can rotate 270° (90°
downward, 180°
upward).
Interface Shooting
The person you shoot can
view himself/herself in the
LCD monitor, and you can
even shoot yourself while
viewing your own image in the
LCD monitor.
1) Open the LCD monitor and
tilt it upward to 180° so that it
faces forward.
2) Point the lens toward the
subject (yourself when self-
recording) and start recording.
●During Interface Shooting, the
monitor image appears
inverted as it would when
viewing a mirror. However, the
actual recorded image does
not appear inverted.
●During Interface Shooting, the “Tape Running” indicator
and warning indications (墌pg. 50, 51) are the only ones
that are shown; they appear reversed in the display as they
would when viewing a mirror, but are not reversed in the
recording.
●The tape remaining indicator does not appear during
interface shooting. However, when the remaining time
reaches 2 minutes, the indicator appears showing the
remaining time: (blinking) (blinking)
(blinking)
10
x
W
T
1
x
W
T
10
x
W
T
20
x
W
T
40
x
W
T
Digital zoom zone
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)
10X (optical) zoom zone
Approximate zoom ratio
Self
Recording
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Time Code
During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape.
This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene
on the tape during playback.
* Frames are not displayed during recording.
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code
begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame).
If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded
scene, the time code continues from the last time code
number.
To perform Random Assemble Editing (墌pg.44–47),
time code is necessary. If during recording a blank
portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is
interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time code
starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the
camcorder may record the same time codes as those
existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this,
perform “Recording From The Middle Of A Tape” (see
below) in the following cases;
●When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape.
●When power shuts off during shooting.
●When a tape is removed and re-inserted during shooting.
●When shooting using a partially recorded tape.
●When shooting on a blank portion located partway through
the tape.
●When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/
closing the cassette holder cover.
NOTES:
●The time code cannot be reset.
●During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code
indication does not move smoothly.
●The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set
to “ON”. (墌pg. 32)
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (墌pg. 20) to
find the spot at which you want to start recording, then
engage the Still Playback mode. (墌pg. 19)
2) Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start
recording.
12:34:24
Minutes
Seconds
Frames*
(25 frames = 1 second)
Display
VIDEO PLAYBACK
1Load a cassette. (墌pg. 15)
2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
3Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
4To start playback, press 4/9.
5To stop playback, press 8.
●During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5 to fast-
forward the tape.
To control the speaker volume
Press VOL. + to turn up the volume, or VOL. – to turn
down the volume.
NOTES:
●The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor,
viewfinder or on a connected TV. (墌pg. 20)
●If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is
supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off
automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to
“OFF”, then to “PLAY”.
●When a cable is connected to the S/AV connector, the
sound is not heard from the speaker.
Still Playback
Pauses during video playback.
1) Press 4/9 during playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9 again.
●If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes,
the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically engaged.
Normal Playback
Lock Button
Speaker
4/9
Power Switch
3
VIDEO/MEMORY
8
5
VOL. +/–
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Shuttle Search
Allows high-speed search in either direction during video
playback.
1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, or
3 for reverse search.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.
●During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The search
continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release
the button, normal playback resumes.
●A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle
Search. This is not a malfunction.
A
TTENTION:
During Shuttle Search, parts of the
picture may not be clearly visible,
particularly on the left side of the
screen.
Blank Search
Helps you find where you should start recording in the
middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption.
(墌pg. 19)
1Load a cassette. (墌pg. 15)
2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
3Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
4Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
5Press SET to select “t”. The VIDEO Menu appears.
6Press r or t to select “BLANK SRCH”, and press
SET. The Sub Menu appears.
7Press r or t to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET.
●The “BLANK SEARCH” indication appears and the
camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search,
then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape
before the beginning of the detected blank portion.
●To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8.
NOTES:
●Before starting Blank Search, if the current position is at a
blank portion, the camcorder searches in the reverse
direction. If the current position is at a recorded portion, the
camcorder searches in the forward direction.
●If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank
Search, the camcorder stops automatically.
●A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape
may not be detected.
●The detected blank portion may be located between
recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure
there is no recorded scene after the blank portion.
ARemote plug: Not connected (When not in use, keep
the Remote plug in its protective caddy.)
BBlack to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR has
S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors. In this case, it
is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable.)
CYellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR has
only A/V input connectors.)
DRed to AUDIO R IN**
EWhite to AUDIO L IN**
* If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided
cable adapter.
** Not required for watching still images only.
NOTE:
Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as
required:
Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts
Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.
CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not
accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable.
1Make sure all units are turned off.
2Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in
the illustration.
If using a VCR, go to step 3.
If not, go to step 4.
3Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to
your VCR’s instruction manual.
4Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.
5Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to
its VIDEO mode.
6Start playback on the camcorder. (墌pg. 19)
Connections To A TV Or VCR
123 4 5
Open the cover.
To S/AV connector
S/AV/Editing cable
(provided)
mark
TV
To TV or VCR
“Y/C”/“CVBS”
Video Out Select
Switch
Cable Adapter*
VCR
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To choose whether or not the following displays
appear on the connected TV
●Date/Time
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”. (墌pg. 29, 33)
Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the
date indication.
●Time Code
Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”. (墌pg. 29, 33)
●Indications other than date/time and time code
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
(墌pg. 29, 33)
NOTES:
●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power
supply instead of the battery pack. (墌pg. 13)
●To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder
without inserting a tape or memory card, set the
camcorder’s Power Switch to “A” or “M”, then set your TV
to the appropriate input mode.
●Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum
level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder
is turned on.
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this
camcorder from a distance as well as the basic
operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and
Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback
functions possible. (墌pg. 22)
Installing The Battery
The remote control uses one
lithium battery (CR2025).
1Pull out the battery holder
by pushing the lock tab.
2Insert the battery in the
holder, and be sure to have the
“+” mark visible.
3Slide the holder back in until
you hear a click.
Beam Effective Area (indoor use)
When using the remote control,
be sure to point it at the remote
sensor. The transmitted beam’s
approximate effective distance for
indoor use is 5 m.
NOTE:
The transmitted beam may not be
effective or may cause incorrect
operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to
sunlight or powerful lighting.
Buttons And Functions
AInfrared beam transmitting window
●Transmits the beam signal.
The following buttons are available only when the
camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “PLAY”.
BPAUSE Button
●Pauses the tape (墌pg. 22)
Up Button (墌pg. 22)
CSLOW Rewind Button (墌pg. 22)
DREW Button
●Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape (墌pg. 20)
●Displays previous file in a memory card (墌pg. 24)
Left Button (墌pg. 22)
EINSERT Button (墌pg. 43)
FSHIFT Button (墌pg. 22, 44)
GDISPLAY Button (墌pg. 21, 40, 45)
HSLOW Forward Button (墌pg. 22)
IPLAY Button
●Starts Playback of a tape (墌pg. 19)
●Starts Auto Playback of images in a memory card
(墌pg. 24)
JFF Button
●Forward/Forward Shuttle Search on a tape (墌pg. 20)
●Displays next file in a memory card (墌pg. 24)
Right Button (墌pg. 22)
KA. DUB Button (墌pg. 43)
LSTOP Button
●Stops the tape (墌pg. 19)
●Stops Auto Playback (墌pg. 24)
Down Button (墌pg. 22)
MEFFECT Button (墌pg. 22)
NEFFECT ON/OFF Button (墌pg. 22)
The following buttons are available when the camcorder’s
Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”.
oZoom (T/W) Buttons
Zoom in/out (墌pg. 18, 22)
(Also available with the Power Switch set to “PLAY”)
pSTART/STOP Button
Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop
Button on the camcorder.
qS.SHOT Button
Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.
(Also available with the Power Switch set to “PLAY”)
Playback Using The Remote Control
1
1
2
3
Lock tab
Remote sensor
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Slow-Motion Playback
During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU)
more than approx. 2 seconds.
●After approx. 10 minutes, normal playback resumes.
●To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE (9).
●To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U).
NOTES:
●You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still
Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx.
2 seconds.
●During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image
processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.
●After SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed and held, the still image
may be displayed for a few seconds, followed by a blue
screen for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction.
●During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be disturbances in
video and the picture may seem unstable, especially with
steady images. This is not a malfunction.
Frame-By-Frame Playback
During normal or still playback, press SLOW (IU)
repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for
reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed, the
frame is played back.
Playback Zoom
Magnifies the recorded image up to 30X at any time
during video playback and D.S.C. playback.
1) Press PLAY (U) to start video
playback. Or perform normal playback of
images.
2) At the point you want to zoom in, press
the Zoom Button (T).
●To zoom out, press the Zoom Button (W).
3) You can move the image on the screen
around to find a particular portion of the
picture. While holding down SHIFT, press
(Left), (Right), (Up) and
(Down).
●To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification returns
to normal. Or, press STOP (8) and then press PLAY (U)
during video playback.
NOTES:
●Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still playback.
●Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image
may suffer.
Playback Special Effects
Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback
image.
CLASSIC FILM: Gives recorded scenes a strobe
effect.
MONOTONE: Like classic black and white films,
your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the
Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic film” effect.
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like
old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a
classic look.
STROBE: Your recording looks like a series of
consecutive snapshots.
1) To start playback,
press PLAY (U).
2) Press EFFECT.
The PLAYBACK
EFFECT Select Menu
appears.
3) Press EFFECT
repeatedly to move the highlight bar to the desired effect.
●The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the
menu disappears.
●To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/OFF.
To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON/OFF
again.
●To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2 above.
Zoom (T/W)
SHIFT
SLOW (YI)
(Right)
PAUSE or
(Up)
(Left)
PLAY
SLOW (IU)
STOP or
(Down)
EFFECT
EFFECT ON/OFF
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You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for
taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory
card.
NOTE:
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:
●Power (墌pg. 12)
●Loading a Memory Card (墌pg. 16)
1Remove the lens cap.
2Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 17)
3Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
4Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
●To change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality,
墌pg. 29, 32.
5Press SNAPSHOT. The “O” indication appears
while the snapshot is being taken.
●To check how the image looks before recording it in the
memory card, press SNAPSHOT halfway and hold. The
“ ” indicator appears and stops blinking when the
captured image is focused. To cancel the recording, release
SNAPSHOT. To record it in the memory card, press
SNAPSHOT fully.
●Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no
frame.
●To delete unwanted still images, refer to “Deleting Files”
(墌pg. 27).
●When you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set
“BEEP” to “OFF”. (墌pg. 29, 31)
NOTE:
If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes when the
Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and power is supplied from
the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to
save power. To perform shooting again, push back and pull
out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD
monitor.
Approximate Number of Storable Images
●The number increases or decreases depending on the
Picture Quality/Image Size, etc.
* Optional
** Provided
Interval Shooting
During Interval Shooting mode, the camcorder continues
to take snapshots automatically with an interval of your
desired setting.
1Set “INT.SHOT” to “ON”. (墌pg. 29, 32)
●“INTERVAL” and “ ” appear.
2Set “INT.TIME” to the desired shooting interval.
(墌pg. 29, 32)
3Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
4Press SNAPSHOT.
●First shot is taken after 2 seconds.
●The “O” indicator appears while the snapshot is being
taken.
●The clock icon “ ” turns while waiting for the next shot is
being taken.
●The next shot is being taken automatically when the
shooting interval set in step 2 has passed.
5Press SNAPSHOT to stop Interval Shooting.
To cancel Interval Shooting mode
Set “INT.SHOT” to “OFF” in step 1.
NOTES:
●To distinguish between still images taken in Interval
Shooting mode and other still images, it is recommended
that you reset the file names before shooting. (墌pg. 26)
●Interval Shooting will stop if the battery runs out of power or
the Memory Card becomes full.
●The function “Animation” in the provided software “Digital
Photo Navigator” can be used to create movie files from the
captured still images (Windows® only). To create movie
files with the Macintosh, it is recommended that you use the
function “Creating a Slideshow From Still Images” in the
commercial software “QuickTime Pro”.
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)
Image Size/Picture
Quality
SD Memory Card
8 MB** 16 MB* 32 MB* 64 MB*
640 x 480/FINE 47 95 205 425
640 x 480/STANDARD 85 175 375 755
1024 x 768/FINE 21 47 95 200
1024 x 768/STANDARD 42 85 185 375
1280 x 960/FINE 13 29 60 125
1280 x 960/STANDARD 27 55 120 250
1600 x 1200/FINE 7 16 34 65
1600 x 1200/STANDARD 12 26 50 110
Power Switch
Lock Button
VIDEO/MEMORY SNAPSHOT
Image Size/Picture Quality MultiMediaCard
16 MB* 32 MB*
640 x 480/FINE 105 215
640 x 480/STANDARD 225 470
1024 x 768/FINE 50 100
1024 x 768/STANDARD 100 205
1280 x 960/FINE 32 60
1280 x 960/STANDARD 65 130
1600 x 1200/FINE 17 35
1600 x 1200/STANDARD 29 55
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Images shot with the camcorder are automatically
numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory
card. You can view the stored images, one at a time,
much like flipping through a photo album.
1Load a memory card. (墌pg. 16)
2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
●The type of file (IMAGE or E-MAIL CLIP) which has been
played back at the last time is displayed.
4If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP, see the right
column) screen appears, press SELECT. The MEMORY
SELECT screen appears.
5Press r or t to select “IMAGE”, and press SET. The
image playback screen (IMAGE) appears.
6Press w to display the previous file. Press e to display
the next file.
NOTE:
Images shot and stored on the card with another device with
resolutions other than “640 x 480”, “1024 x 768”, “1280 x 960”
and “1600 x 1200” will be displayed as thumbnails only. These
thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC.
Playback Zoom
Available only with the remote control (provided).
(墌pg. 22)
You can run through all the images stored in memory
card automatically.
1Perform steps 1–5 in “Normal Playback Of Images”.
2Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback.
●If you press 3 during Auto Playback, files are displayed
in descending order.
●If you press 5 during Auto Playback, files are displayed
in ascending order.
3To end Auto Playback, press 8.
You can view video clips (墌pg. 26) stored in the
memory card.
1Perform steps 1–3 in “Normal Playback Of Images”.
2If the image playback (IMAGE) screen appears, press
SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.
3Press r or t to select “E-MAIL
CLIP”, and press SET. The video
clip playback screen (E-MAIL
CLIP) appears.
4Press w to select the previous
file. Press e to select the next file.
5To start playback, press 4/9.
6To stop playback, press 8.
NOTES:
●The video clip files stored with this camcorder are
compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files stored with
other devices cannot be played back with this camcorder.
●You can also view video clips on your PC by using
Windows® Media Player version 6.4 or later. Refer to the
instructions of PC and software.
Normal Playback Of Images
Power
Switch
Lock
Button
8 (t)
E-MAIL/INFO
4/9 (r)
5 (e)
3 (w)
VIDEO/
MEMORY
SELECT
MENU
INDEX
SET
Auto Playback Of Images
To display the next
image
To display the
previous image
Playback Of Video Clips
100-0013 100-0014 100-0015
Auto Playback
Normal Playback
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You can view several different files stored in the memory
card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to
locate a particular file you want.
1For Index Playback of image files, perform steps
1–5 in “Normal Playback Of Images” (墌pg. 24).
For Index Playback of video clip files, perform steps
1–3 in “Playback Of Video Clips” (墌pg. 24).
2Press INDEX. The Index
Screen of the selected type of file
appears.
3Press w/e/r/t to move the
frame to the desired file.
4Press SET. The selected file
is displayed.
You can get the relevant file information by pressing the
INFO Button during normal playback or Index Playback.
FOLDER: Folder name
(墌pg. 26)
FILE: File name (墌pg. 26)
DATE: Date the file was made
SIZE: Image size
QUALITY: Picture quality
(IMAGE only)
TIME: Playback time (E-MAIL CLIP only)
PROTECT: When set to “ON”, the file is protected from
accidental erasure. (墌pg. 27)
●Press the INFO Button again to close the Information
Screen.
NOTE:
With images shot with other devices or processed on a PC,
“QUALITY: – – –” will be displayed.
1Display the playback screen of normal images
(墌pg. 24).
2Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
3Press r or t to select “DISPLAY”, and press SET.
The Sub Menu appears.
4Press r or t to select “OFF”, and press SET. The
operation mode indicator, folder/file number and battery
indicator ( ) disappear.
●To display the indicators again, select “ON”.
Index Playback Of Files
Viewing File Information
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You can make video clips from real-time camera image or
recorded video footage and store them in a memory card
as files which can be conveniently sent via E-Mail.
To make video clips from real-time camera image
1Load a memory card. (墌pg. 16)
2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
4Set “E-CLIP REC” to the desired image size.
(墌pg. 29, 31)
5Press E-MAIL to engage the
E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode.
●“E-CLIP” appears.
6Press the Recording Start/Stop
Button to start recording.
7Press the Recording Start/Stop
Button to stop recording.
●“COMPLETED” is displayed, then
the camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-Standby
mode.
8Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording.
Approximate recording time
* Optional
** Provided
To make video clips from recorded video footage
1Load a cassette. (墌pg. 15)
2Load a memory card. (墌pg. 16)
3Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
4Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
5Set “E-CLIP REC” to the desired image size.
(墌pg. 29, 31)
6Press 4/9 to start video playback.
7Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip Record-
Standby mode.
●“E-CLIP” appears.
●To cancel E-Mail Clip Recording, press E-MAIL again or
press 8 to stop video playback.
8At the point you want to start dubbing, press the
Recording Start/Stop Button to start E-Mail Clip
Recording.
9Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop E-Mail
Clip Recording.
●“COMPLETED” is displayed, then the camcorder re-enters
the E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode.
10 Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording.
NOTE:
The video clip files stored with this camcorder are compatible
with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files stored with other devices
cannot be played back with this camcorder.
Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory
card.
1Load a cassette. (墌pg. 15)
2Load a memory card. (墌pg. 16)
3Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
4Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
5Set “ COPY” to “ON”. (墌pg. 29, 32)
6Press 4/9 to start playback.
7At the point you want to dub, press 4/9 again to
engage Still Playback.
8To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.
●The “ ” indication appears during dubbing.
NOTES:
●To use Playback Special effects with a video image you
wish to dub, perform up to step 8 using the remote control
(provided). (墌pg. 22)
●Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.
By resetting the file name, a new folder will be made. The
new files you are going to make will be stored in the new
folder. It is convenient to separate the new files from
previously made files. (Available only for Image and video
clip files.)
1To reset the file name...
...for images, display its playback screen. (墌pg. 24)
...for video clips, display its playback screen. (墌pg. 24)
2Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
3Press r or t to select “NO. RESET”, and press SET.
The NO. RESET screen appears.
4Press r or t to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET.
The new folder (such as “101JVCGR”) will be made and
the file name of the next shot starts from DVC00001.
NOTE:
If the file name reaches DVC09999, a new folder (such as
“101JVCGR”) will be made and the file name will start again
from DVC00001.
E-Mail Clip Recording
Image
Size
MultiMediaCard SD Memory Card
16MB* 32MB* 8MB** 16MB* 32MB* 64MB*
160 x 120 17 min. 34 min. 7 min. 15 min. 33 min. 68 min.
240x176 6min. 12min. 2min. 5min. 12min. 25min.
352 x 288 2 min. 4 min. 30 sec. 1 min. 4 min. 8 min.
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The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure
of files.
1To protect the file...
...for images, display its playback screen. (墌pg. 24)
...for video clips, display its playback screen. (墌pg. 24)
2Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
3Press r or t to select “PROTECT”, and press SET.
The Sub Menu appears.
To protect the currently displayed file
4Press r or t to select
“CURRENT”, and press SET. The
PROTECT screen appears.
5Press w or e to select the
desired file.
6Press r or t to select
“EXECUTE”, and press SET.
●To cancel protection, select
“RETURN”.
●Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files
you want to protect.
To protect all files stored in the memory card
4Press r or t to select “PROT.ALL”, and press SET.
The PROTECT screen appears.
5Press r or t to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET.
●To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.
NOTES:
●If the “” mark appears, the currently displayed file is
protected.
●When the memory card is initialised or corrupted, even
protected files are deleted. If you do not want to lose
important files, transfer them to a PC and save them.
To Remove Protection
Before doing the following, perform steps 1–3 in
“Protecting Files”.
To remove protection from the currently displayed
file
4Press r or t to select “CURRENT”, and press SET.
The PROTECT screen appears.
5Press w or e to select the desired file.
6Press r or t to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET.
●To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
●Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to remove
protection.
To remove protection from all files stored in the
memory card
4Press r or t to select “CANC.ALL”, and press SET.
The PROTECT screen appears.
5Press r or t to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET.
●To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time
or all at once.
1To delete the file...
...for images, display its playback screen. (墌pg. 24)
...for video clips, display its playback screen. (墌pg. 24)
2Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
3Press r or t to select “DELETE”, and press SET.
The Sub Menu appears.
To delete the currently displayed file
4Press r or t to select
“CURRENT”, and press SET. The
DELETE screen appears.
5Press w or e to select the
desired file.
6Press r or t to select
“EXECUTE”, and press SET.
●To cancel deletion, select
“RETURN”.
●Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files
you want to delete.
NOTE:
If the “” mark appears, the selected file is protected and
cannot be deleted.
To delete all files stored in the memory card
4Press r or t to select “ALL”, and press SET. The
DELETE screen appears.
5Press r or t to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET.
●To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.
NOTES:
●Protected files (see the left column) cannot be deleted. To
delete them, remove protection first.
●Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored. Check files
before deleting.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the memory card or perform any other
operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion.
Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory
card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted
during deletion. If the memory card becomes corrupted,
initialise it. (墌pg. 28)
Protecting Files
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RETURN
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This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital
Print Order Format) standard in order to support future
systems such as automatic printing. You can select one
of the 2 print information settings for images stored in the
memory card: “To Print All Still Images (One Print For
Each)” or “To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number
Of Prints”.
NOTES:
●If you load a memory card already set as shown below in a
printer compatible with DPOF, it will make prints of the
selected still images automatically.
●To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them to a
memory card. (墌pg. 26)
To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)
1Display the playback screen of normal images.
(墌pg. 24)
2Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
3Press r or t to select “DPOF”,
and press SET. The Sub Menu
appears.
4Press r or t to select “ALL 1”,
and press SET. The DPOF screen
appears.
5Press r or t to select
“EXECUTE”, and press SET. The
normal playback screen appears.
●To cancel selection, select
“RETURN”.
To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of
Prints
1Perform steps 1–3 in “To Print All Still Images (One
Print For Each)”.
2Press r or t to select
“CURRENT”, and press SET. The
DPOF screen appears.
3Press w or e to select the
desired file.
4Press r or t to select the
number indication (00), and press SET.
5Select the number of prints by
pressing r to increase the
number, or t to decrease the
number, and press SET.
●Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the
desired number of prints.
●The number of prints can be set up
to 15.
●To correct the number of prints, select the image again and
change the number.
6Press r or t to select
“RETURN”, and press SET. The
“SAVE?” appears.
●If you did not change any settings in
step 3 through 5, the Menu Screen
reappears.
7Press r or t to select
“EXECUTE” to save the setting you have just made, and
press SET.
●To cancel selection, select “CANCEL”.
To Reset The Number Of Prints
1Perform steps 1–3 in “To Print All Still Images (One
Print For Each)”.
2Press r or t to select “RESET”, and press SET. The
DPOF screen appears.
3Press r or t to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET.
The normal playback screen appears.
●To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
●The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still images.
CAUTION:
While performing the above, never disconnect power, as this
may cause the memory card to be corrupted.
You can initialise a memory card any time.
After initialising, all files and data stored in the memory
card, including those which have been protected, are
cleared.
1Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
2Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
3Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
4Press r or t to select
“FORMAT”, and press SET. The
FORMAT screen appears.
5Press r or t to select
“EXECUTE”, and press SET. The
memory card is initialised.
●When initialisation is finished, “NO
IMAGES STORED” or “NO E-MAIL CLIP STORED”
appears.
●To cancel initialisation, select “RETURN”.
CAUTION:
Do not perform any other operation (such as turning off the
camcorder) during initialisation. Also, be sure to use the
provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted
if the battery becomes exhausted during initialisation. If the
memory card becomes corrupted, initialise it.
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)
DPOF
M
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ALL 1
RESET
RETURN
CUR
DPOF
EXECUTE
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RETURN
RETURN
SHEETS
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SHEETS
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DPOF
EXECUTE
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This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-
screen menu system that simplifies many of the more
detailed camcorder settings. (墌pg. 29 –33)
1For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:
●Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO” or
“MEMORY”.
●Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock
Button located on the switch.
For Video Playback Menus:
●Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
●Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch.
●For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to “D.S.C. PLAYBACK”
(墌pg. 24).
2Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 17)
3Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
4Press r or t to select the desired function, and press
SET. The selected function menu appears.
5Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected
function.
Menus without Sub Menus
vWIPE/FADER (墌pg. 37)
rPROGRAM AE (墌pg. 38)
uW. BALANCE (墌pg. 37)
1) Press r or t to select the
desired parameter.
●Example: rPROGRAM AE
Menu
2) Press SET. Selection is
complete. The Menu Screen
returns.
●Repeat the procedure if you wish
to set other function menus.
3) Press SET. The Menu Screen closes.
Menus with Sub Menus
mCAMERA (墌pg. 29)
qMANUAL (墌pg. 30)
sSYSTEM (墌pg. 31)
n
CAMERA DISPLAY (
墌
pg. 31)
oDSC (墌pg. 32)
tVIDEO (墌pg. 32)
nVIDEO DISPLAY (墌pg. 33)
1) Press r or t to select the
desired function, and press SET.
The Sub Menu appears.
●Example: mCAMERA Menu
2) Press r or t to select the
desired parameter.
3) Press SET. Selection is
complete.
●Repeat the procedure if you wish
to set other function menus.
4) Press SET. The Menu Screen
returns.
●Repeat the procedure if you wish
to set other function menus.
5) Press SET. The Menu Screen
closes.
CAMERA
The “mCAMERA” settings are effective when the Power
Switch is set to both “A” and “M”. However, the menu
settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is
set to “M”.
[ ] = Factory-preset
[SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode
LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5 times
the recording time.
Changing The Menu Settings
Power
Switch
Lock Button
VIDEO/
MEMORY
MENU
r(Up)
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w(Left)
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Screen for Video Playback
Menu
Recording Menus
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NOTES:
●Audio Dubbing (墌pg. 43) and Insert Editing (墌pg. 43) are
possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode.
●If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will
be blurred at the switching point.
●It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on
this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.
●During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder,
blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary
pauses in the sound.
[12 BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on
four separate channels, and is recommended for use
when performing Audio Dubbing. (Equivalent to the
32 kHz mode of previous models)
16 BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound on two
separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of
previous models)
10X: When set to “10X” while using digital zoom, the
zoom magnification will reset to 10X since digital zoom
will be disengaged.
[40X]*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally
processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible
from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 40X
digital magnification.
300X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally
processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible
from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 300X
digital magnification.
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to
“VIDEO”.
[FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame
NEGA: Nega mode
FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame
For details on the procedure, refer to “Snapshot (For
Video Recording)” (墌pg. 35).
OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture
brightness adjustment.
[AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the
image is bright.
AUTO : The shutter speed is automatically
adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at
slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the
AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth
or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While
the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “ ”
is displayed.
[MANUAL]: Enables thumbnail images to be made
manually. (墌pg. 38)
5SEC /15SEC /30SEC /60SEC:
The captured image is stored in the memory card as a
thumbnail image when the recording time is over the
navigation time.
For example, “5SEC” is suitable to record short scenes
with the thumbnail images. (墌pg. 38) However, the
stored thumbnail images may take up a lot of memory. In
this case, using the memory card with large capacity is
recommended.
OFF: Disables the function.
●The “ ” indicator appears when “NAVIGATION” is
set to other than “MANUAL” and “OFF”.
MANUAL
The “qMANUAL” settings are effective only when the
Power Switch is set to “M”.
[ ] = Factory-preset
OFF: Disables the function.
[ON ]: To compensate for unstable images caused
by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.
NOTES:
●Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is
excessive, or depending on the shooting condition.
●
The “ ” may change colour from white to blue and start
blinking or go out completely if the Stabiliser cannot be used.
●Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on
a tripod.
墌pg. 34, “Self-Timer”
[OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording.
5S: Enables 5-Second Recording. (墌pg. 34)
Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only. By using
an inanimate object and changing its position between
shots, you can record the subject as though it is moving.
[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON: When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m,
set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”. You can shoot a subject as
large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.
NOTE:
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.
[OFF]: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For
playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio.
CINEMA* : Inserts black bands at the top and bottom
of the screen. The indicator appears. During playback
on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and
bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio
becomes 16:9. When using this mode, refer to your wide-
screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/
recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black
bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen
and the image appears like a letter boxed 16:9 movie.
SOUND MODE
ZOOM
SNAP MODE
GAIN UP
[FULL] FRAMENEGA
NAVIGATION
DIS
SELF-TIMER [OFF] /ON
5S
TELE MACRO
WIDE MODE
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SQUEEZE* : For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio
of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen
without distortion. The indicator appears. When using
this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction
manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD
monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.
D.WIDE* : The indicator appears. The zoom range
is extended beyond the maximum optical zoom wide
angle range. This mode’s wide angle setting is equivalent
to using a 0.7X wide conversion lens. Zooming is
possible from 0.7X to 10X. This mode is suitable for
shooting in a small room.
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to
“VIDEO”.
[OFF]: Disengages the function.
ON : Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The
“” indicator appears. The quality of the sound will
change. This is normal.
墌pg. 34, “Flash Brightness Adjustment”
SYSTEM
The “sSYSTEM” functions which are set when the
Power Switch is set to “M” are also applied when the
Power Switch is set to “PLAY”.
[ ] = Factory-preset
OFF: Even though not heard while shooting, shutter
sound is recorded on the tape.
BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned on or
off, and at the beginning and end of recording. It also
activates the shutter sound effect. (墌pg. 23, 35)
[MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when
any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter
sound effect. (墌pg. 23, 35)
OFF: The tally lamp remains off at all times.
[ON]: The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of
recording.
OFF: Disables the remote control operations.
[ON]: Enables the remote control operations.
OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take place.
[ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as Program
AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm
how these functions operate. Demonstration starts in the
following cases:
●When the Menu Screen is closed after “DEMO MODE” is
turned “ON”.
●With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no operation for
about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”.
●Performing any operation during the demonstration stops
the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed
for more than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will
resume.
NOTES:
●If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot
be turned on.
●“DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power
is turned off.
●If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be
available. After viewing demo, set to “OFF”.
墌pg. 26, “E-Mail Clip Recording”
[LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when
the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is
opened.
FINDER: The image is displayed in the viewfinder when
the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is
opened.
EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset.
[RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to the factory-
preset.
CAMERA DISPLAY
●The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are effective even
when the Power Switch is set to “A”. However, the menu
settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set
to “M”.
●The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings except “BRIGHT”
and “AUX MIC” are effective only for shooting.
[ ] = Factory-preset
墌pg. 15, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”
LCD: Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date,
time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV
screen.
[LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorder’s display appear on
screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV.
OFF: The date/time does not appear.
[AUTO]: Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds
when the Power Switch is set from “OFF” to “A” or “M”.
ON: The date/time is always displayed.
●The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing
the DISPLAY Button on the remote control (provided).
(墌pg. 21, 40, 45)
WIND CUT
FLASH ADJ.
BEEP
TALLY
REMOTE
DEMO MODE
E-CLIP REC
160 x 120
/
240 x 176
/
[352 x 288]
PRIORITY
CAM RESET
BRIGHT
ON SCREEN
DATE/TIME
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[OFF]: Time code is not displayed.
ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the
connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during
recording. (墌pg. 19)
OFF: Auxiliary microphone level indicator does not
appear.
[ON]: Displays auxiliary microphone level indicator when
optional microphone is connected. (墌pg. 8)
墌pg. 14, “Date/Time Settings”
DSC
[ ] = Factory-preset
[FINE] /STANDARD
The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match
your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available:
FINE ( ) and STANDARD ( ) (in order of quality).
NOTE:
The number of storable images depends on the selected
picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in
the images and the type of memory card being used.
(墌pg. 23)
640 x 480 /1024 x 768 /1280 x 960 /[1600 x 1200]
The Image Size mode can be selected to best match
your needs. (墌pg. 23)
NOTE:
The setting can be changed only when the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
[ (TAPE)]: When Snapshot recording is performed
with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to “VIDEO”, still
images are recorded only onto the tape.
/ (TAPE/CARD): When Snapshot recording is
performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to
“VIDEO”, still images are recorded not only onto the tape
but also in the memory card (640 x 480 pixels). In this
mode, the “SNAP MODE” selection in CAMERA Menu is
also applicable to memory card recording.
[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON: Enables interval shooting. (墌pg. 23)
15SEC
/
30SEC
/
[1MIN]
/
2MIN
/
5MIN
/
10MIN
/
30MIN
/
60MIN
Allows you to select the shooting interval for interval
shooting. (墌pg. 23)
VIDEO
[ ] = Factory-preset
SOUND MODE and NARRATION
During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound
mode in which the recording was made, and plays the
sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your
playback picture. According to the menu access
explanation on page 29, select “SOUND MODE” or
“NARRATION” from the Menu Screen and set it to the
desired parameter.
[STEREO ]: Sound is output on both “L” and “R”
channels in stereo.
SOUND L : Sound from the “L” channel is output.
SOUND R : Sound from the “R” channel is output.
[OFF]: Original sound is output on both “L” and “R”
channels in stereo.
ON: Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R”
channels in stereo. (墌pg. 43)
MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and
output in stereo on both “L” and “R” channels.
墌pg. 47, “For More Accurate Editing”
Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP)
depending on your preference. It is recommended you
use “REC MODE” in VIDEO Menu when using this
camcorder as a recorder during dubbing. (墌pg. 40, 41)
[OFF]: When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed during
tape playback, the playback image pauses and normal
playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds.
(The still image is not recorded.)
ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a
memory card. (墌pg. 26)
IMAGE SEL. /TAPE SEL. /ALL /RETURN
墌pg. 39, “To delete thumbnail images”
墌pg. 20, “Blank Search”
[OFF]: Disables audio/video signal input from the S/AV
connector. (墌pg. 40)
A/V.IN: Enables audio/video signal input from the S/AV
connector. (墌pg. 40)
S.IN: Enables audio/S-video signal input from the S/AV
connector. (墌pg. 40)
TIME CODE
AUX MIC
CLOCK ADJ.
QUALITY
IMAGE SIZE
REC SELECT
INT.SHOT
INT.TIME
Playback Menus
SOUND MODE
NARRATION
SYNCHRO
REC MODE [SP] /LP
COPY
NAVI.DEL.
BLANK SRCH
S/AV INPUT
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SYSTEM
Each setting is linked with “sSYSTEM”, which appears
when the Power Switch is set to “M”.
●The parameters are the same as in the description on
page 31.
VIDEO DISPLAY
The “n” (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective only for
video playback except “BRIGHT” and “AUX MIC”.
●The parameters (except “OFF” in ON SCREEN settings)
are the same as in the description (CAMERA DISPLAY) on
page 31.
[ ] = Factory-preset
墌pg. 15, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”
When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display disappears.
When set to “AUTO”, the date/time are displayed in the
following cases:
●When playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/
time when scenes are recorded.
●When the date is changed during playback.
墌pg. 32, “TIME CODE”
墌pg. 32, “AUX MIC”
BRIGHT
ON SCREEN OFF /[LCD] /LCD/TV
DATE/TIME [OFF] /AUTO /ON
TIME CODE [OFF] /ON
AUX MIC OFF /[ON]
FEATURES FOR RECORDING
The flash can be used when a
snapshot is taken in Record-
Standby mode. (墌pg. 23, 35)
●When the Power Switch is set to
“A”, the flash automatically fires if it
is dark ( appears).
●When the Power Switch is set to “M”,
you can select the flash setting.
Press FLASH repeatedly to select
the desired mode.
OFF: No indicator. Will not fire.
±0A*: Fires automatically if it is dark.
C±0A: Fires automatically if it is dark and reduces the
Red-Eye effect in the subject’s eyes.
±0: Always fires.
* Factory-preset
If “C±0A” is selected
The C Red-Eye reduction indicator lights. Press
SNAPSHOT. The flash fires twice. The first flash is for
reduction of the human eye’s red reflection and the
second flash is for the actual recording.
NOTES:
●Do not fire the flash at a person at short range.
●The flash does not fire when the flash is set to “OFF” or
when Night-Scope mode (墌pg. 34) is engaged, and also
when the battery remaining power is low.
●When “r” is set to “SPORTS” or “SNOW” (墌pg. 38), the
flash does not fire even if the flash is set to “ON”.
●When shooting a subject at a distance where the flash light
cannot reach (over approx. 2 m), set the flash to “OFF” to
prevent the picture from becoming too dark or becoming
too tinted.
●While charging the flash, blinks and the flash will not fire.
Snapshot Flash
Flash
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When a snapshot (墌pg. 23, 35) is taken in the dark the
camcorder fires the flash and adjusts the brightness
automatically. You can also adjust the flash brightness
manually. When you find that the snapshots you took
look too bright or too dark, adjust it manually.
1Select “FLASH ADJ.” in MANUAL Menu, and press
SET.
●The parameter appears.
2To intensify the flash, press r. To weaken the flash,
press t.
●Adjustment range: –3 to +3. (Factory-preset: ±0)
3Press SET. Press r or t to select “BRETURN”, and
press it twice to close the Menu Screen.
NOTE:
When you change the subject you are shooting or the
shooting location, set it back to ±0 as described in step 2 and
take a snapshot to check the flash brightness. After doing this
adjust to your desired brightness.
Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can
become part of the scene in a more natural way, adding
the final touch to a memorable picture.
1Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2Set “SELF-TIMER” to “ON ”.
(墌pg. 29, 30)
●The “ ” indicator appears.
3For video recording, press the
Recording Start/Stop Button.
●The tally lamp starts blinking.
●After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and video recording
starts. The tally lamp stays on.
To stop Self-Timer recording, press the Recording Start/
Stop Button again.
●The camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.
OR
3For snapshot, press SNAPSHOT.
●The tally lamp starts blinking.
●After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and snapshot recording
starts. The tally lamp turns off. After that, the camcorder re-
enters Record-Standby mode.
4To end Self-Timer recording, select “OFF” in step 2.
NOTE:
If “BEEP” and “TALLY” are set to “OFF” (墌pg. 31), the beep
does not sound and the tally lamp does not light.
Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second
clips to keep the action moving. This function is available
only for video recording.
1Set “5S” to “5S”. (墌pg. 30)
●The “5S” indicator appears.
2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters
Record-Standby mode automatically.
●Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop Button again
within 5 seconds after recording starts, Record-Standby
mode is not engaged.
3To exit the 5S mode, select “OFF” in step 1.
To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording mode
Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button in
step 2, select the desired Snapshot mode in CAMERA
Menu (墌pg. 30), then press SNAPSHOT. The
camcorder records a 5-second still. When “5S” is set to
“Anim.”, this function is not available.
NOTE:
When “5S” is set to “Anim.”, the 5-Second Recording mode is
not available. Animation recording of a few frames only is
taken instead.
Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they
would be under good natural lighting. Although the
recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is
strobing due to the slow shutter speed.
1Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2Press NIGHT so that the Night-Scope indicator “ ”
appears.
●The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to
30 times sensitivity.
●“ ” appears beside “ ” while the shutter speed is being
automatically adjusted.
To deactivate Night-Scope
Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Scope indicator
disappears.
NOTES:
●During Night-Scope, the following functions or settings
cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out:
•Some modes of “Program AE With Special Effects”
(墌pg. 38)
•“Snapshot Flash” (墌pg. 33)
•“GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu (墌pg. 30)
•“DIS” in MANUAL Menu (墌pg. 30)
●During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the
camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is
recommended.
Flash Brightness Adjustment
Self-Timer
NU
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5-Second Recording
Night-Scope
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This feature lets you record still images that look like
photographs onto a tape.
1Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
2Set the Power Switch to “M”.
3Set “SNAP MODE” to the desired mode.
(墌pg. 29, 30)
4Press SNAPSHOT.
●There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.
●The “O” indication appears and a still image will be
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-
enters the Record-Standby mode.
●You can perform Snapshot also during recording. A still
image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the
normal recording resumes.
●Regardless of the Power Switch position (“A” or “M”),
Snapshot recording takes place using the selected
Snapshot mode.
●Flash will not work in “VIDEO” mode.
Motor Drive Mode
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides an
effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still
images: approx. 1 second)
●The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC SELECT” is
set to “/”. (墌pg. 32)
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as
approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity.
However, correct focus may not be obtained depending
on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual
focus mode.
1Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2Press the FOCUS lever. The
manual focus indicator appears.
3Slide up ( ) or down ( ) the
FOCUS lever to focus on a
subject.
●When the focus level cannot be
adjusted any further or closer, “” or “” will blink.
4Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.
To reset to Auto Focus
Press FOCUS once.
Manual focus is recommended in situations listed
below.
●When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
●When illumination is low.*
●When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness
and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a clear,
blue sky.*
●When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor or
the viewfinder.*
●When the scene contains minute patterns or identical
patterns that are regularly repeated.
●When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting
off the surface of a body of water.
●When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.
* The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: ,
, and .
Manual exposure control is recommended in the
following situations:
●When shooting using reverse lighting or when the
background is too bright.
●When shooting on a reflective natural background such as
at the beach or when skiing.
●When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright.
1Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2Press EXPOSURE.
●The exposure control indicator appears.
3To brighten the image, press e. To darken the image,
press w. (maximum ±6)
●+3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight
compensation. (墌pg. 36)
●–3 exposure has the same effect as when “r” is set to
“SPOTLIGHT”. (墌pg. 38)
4Press SET. Exposure adjustment is complete.
To return to automatic exposure control
Press EXPOSURE twice. Or, set the Power Switch to
“A”.
NOTES:
●You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same
time when “r” is set to “SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW”
(墌pg. 38), or with the backlight compensation.
●If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in
brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”. (墌pg. 29, 30)
Snapshot (For Video Recording)
Manual Focus
Manual focus indicator
Exposure Control
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Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well-
lit environments to keep too much light from entering,
and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light.
Use this function in the following situations:
●When shooting a moving subject.
●When the distance to the subject changes (so its size in the
LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as when the
subject is backing away.
●When shooting on a reflective natural background such as
at the beach or when skiing.
●When shooting objects under a spotlight.
●When zooming.
1Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2Press EXPOSURE.
●The exposure control indicator appears.
3Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor
or the viewfinder, then press and hold SET for over 2
seconds. The exposure control indicator and the “ ”
indication appear.
4Press SET. The “ ” indication changes to “ ” and
the iris is locked.
To return to automatic iris control
Press EXPOSURE twice. Or, set the Power Switch to
“A”.
●The exposure control indicator and “ ” disappear.
To lock the exposure control and the iris
After step 2, adjust the exposure by pressing w or e.
Then lock the iris in steps 3 and 4. For automatic locking,
press EXPOSURE twice in step 2. The exposure control
and the iris become automatic.
Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly.
With simple operation, backlight compensation feature
brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the
exposure.
1Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2Press BACK LIGHT so that the Backlight
Compensation indicator “ ” appears.
To cancel Backlight Compensation
Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the “ ” indicator
disappears.
NOTE:
Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around
the subject to become too bright and the subject to become
white.
Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise
exposure compensation. You can select one of the three
metering areas on the LCD monitor/viewfinder.
1Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the Spot Exposure
Control indicator “ ” appears.
●A spot metering area frame appears at the centre of the
LCD monitor/viewfinder.
3Press w or e to select the desired spot metering area
frame.
4Press SET.
●Spot Exposure Control is engaged.
●Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of the
selected area most appropriate.
To lock the iris
After step 3, press and hold SET over 2 seconds. The
“ ” indication appears and the iris is locked.
To cancel Spot Exposure Control
Press BACK LIGHT once so that the “ ” indicator
disappears.
NOTES:
●You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the same
time with following functions:
•“SQUEEZE” in “WIDE MODE” (墌pg. 30)
•“SPOTLIGHT”, “STROBE” or “SNOW” in “PROGRAM
AE” (墌pg. 38)
•Digital Zoom (墌pg. 18)
•Manual Exposure Control
●Depending on the shooting location and condition, optimum
result may not be attained.
Iris Lock
Backlight Compensation
Spot Exposure Control
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The white balance that refers to the correctness of colour
reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance
is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced.
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.
However, more advanced camcorder operators control
this function manually to achieve a more professional
colour/tint reproduction.
To change the setting
Set “u” to the desired mode. (墌pg. 29)
●The selected mode indicator except “AUTO” appears.
[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically.
MWB: Adjust the white balance manually when
shooting under various types of lighting. (墌“Manual
White Balance Adjustment”)
FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.
CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.
HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of lighting
is used.
[ ] = Factory-preset
To return to automatic white balance
Set “u” to “AUTO”. (墌pg. 29)
Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.
Adjust the white balance
manually when shooting under
various types of lighting.
1Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2Select “MWB” in
“uW.BALANCE” menu.
(墌pg. 29)
●The indication blinks slowly.
3Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the
subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the
white paper fills the screen.
4Press and hold SET until begins blinking rapidly.
●When the setting is completed, resumes normal
blinking.
5Press SET twice. The Menu Screen closes and the
Manual White Balance indicator is displayed.
NOTES:
●In step 3, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In
such a case, adjust focus manually. (墌pg. 35)
●A subject can be shot under various types of lighting
conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.).
Because the colour temperature is different depending on
the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the
white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural
result.
●Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is
retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed.
These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.
Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the
next.
Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or
stopped.
1Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
2Set the Power Switch to “M”.
3Set “v” to the desired mode. (墌pg. 29)
●The WIPE/FADER menu disappears and the effect is
reserved.
●The selected effect indicator appears.
4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the
Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.
To deactivate the selected effect
Select “OFF” in step 3. The effect indicator disappears.
NOTES:
●You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing
and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button.
●Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with certain
modes of Program AE with special effects. (墌pg. 38) In
this case, the selected indicator blinks or goes out.
WIPE/FADER
OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)
FADER–WHITE: Fade in or out with a white screen.
FADER–BLACK: Fade in or out with a black screen.
FADER–B.W: Fade in to a colour screen from a
black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black
and white.
WIPE–CORNER: Wipe in on a black screen from the
upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower
left to upper right, leaving a black screen.
WIPE–WINDOW: The scene starts in the centre of a
black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or comes
in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the centre.
WIPE–SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out
from left to right.
WIPE–DOOR: Wipe in as the two halves of a black
screen open to the left and right, revealing the scene, or
wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and
right to cover the scene.
WIPE–SCROLL: The scene wipes in from the
bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out from top
to bottom, leaving a black screen.
WIPE–SHUTTER: Wipe in from the centre of a black
screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe out from the
top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen.
White Balance Adjustment
Manual White Balance Adjustment
White paper
Wipe Or Fader Effects
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1Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2Set “r” to the desired mode. (墌pg. 29)
●The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected
effect is activated.
●The selected effect indicator appears.
To deactivate the selected effect
Select “OFF” in step 2. The effect indicator disappears.
NOTES:
●Program AE with special effects can be changed during
recording or during Record-Standby.
●Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be
used during Night-Scope.
●When a subject is too bright or reflective, a vertical streak
may appear (smear phenomenon). Smear phenomenon
tends to occur when “SPORTS” or any mode of “SHUTTER
1/250 – 1/4000” is selected.
●Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be
used with certain Wipe/Fader effects. (墌pg. 37) In this
case, the selected indicator blinks or goes out.
PROGRAM AE
OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)
SHUTTER 1/50: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th
of a second. Black bands that usually appear when
shooting a TV screen become narrower.
SHUTTER 1/120: The shutter speed is fixed at
1/120th of a second. The flickering that occurs when
shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour
lamp is reduced.
SHUTTER 1/250/ SHUTTER 1/500/ SHUTTER 1/1000*/
SHUTTER 1/2000*/ SHUTTER 1/4000*: These settings
allow fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a
time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback by fixing
shutter speed variables. Use these settings when an
automatic adjustment does not work well, using SPORTS
mode. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the
picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good
lighting conditions.
SPORTS
(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000):
This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured
one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion
playback. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the
picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good
lighting conditions.
SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may
otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely
bright surroundings such as in the snow.
SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects that may
otherwise appear too bright when shooting under
extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.
TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more
natural. White Balance (墌pg. 37) is automatically set to
“ ”, but can be changed to your desired setting. When
Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts
the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity. From less than 10
m, adjust the focus manually. The flash does not fire in
this mode.
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like
old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a
classic look.
MONOTONE: Like classic black and white films,
your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the
Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic film” effect.
CLASSIC FILM*: Gives recorded scenes a strobe
effect.
STROBE*: Your recording looks like a series of
consecutive snapshots.
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to
“VIDEO”.
The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents
by making thumbnail images on a memory card.
Before continuing
To use Navigation functions, load a cassette and memory
card, then set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
To make thumbnail images during video recording
automatically
1Set “NAVIGATION” to the desired navigation storing
time. (墌pg. 29, 30)
●If the “ ” indicator appears blinking on the screen, wait
until it stops blinking. If it does not stop blinking after a
while, check if a memory card is loaded.
2Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M”.
3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording.
●When the recording time is over the navigation time set in
step 1, “ ” appears briefly, then the image of the point
where recording is started is captured and stored in the
memory card as a thumbnail image.
●If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed before “ ”
stops blinking, the image of the point where the loaded
memory card is recognised is captured.
4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop
recording.
To make thumbnail images after video recording
manually
1Set “NAVIGATION” to “MANUAL”. (墌pg. 29, 30)
2Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M”.
3After the recording, press NAVI STORE.
●The “ ” indicator appears briefly and the captured image
is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image.
NOTES:
●The remaining number of storable thumbnail images also
appears on the screen when it reaches 10 or less. If “REC
SELECT” is set to “ / ” in DSC Menu, the
number shows how many 640 x 480 pixel images can be
stored.
●If “5S” is set to “5S” or “Anim.” in MANUAL Menu, the
NAVIGATION function will not work properly.
Program AE With Special Effects
Navigation Function
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To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images
(Navigation Search)
1Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.
2Press NAVI during video playback or stop mode.
●The loaded cassette’s Navigation
thumbnail image screen appears.
3Press w/e/r/t to select the
desired image, and press SET.
●The “NAVIGATION SEARCH”
indication appears blinking and the
camcorder starts searching the
tape for the relevant point of the selected thumbnail image.
To cancel Navigation search midway
Press 4/9, 3, 5 or 8.
To add thumbnail images during video playback
1Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.
2Press 4/9 to start video playback.
3Press NAVI STORE at the desired point.
●The “ ” indicator appears briefly and the image of the
point where NAVI STORE is pressed is stored in the
memory card as a thumbnail image.
To delete thumbnail images
1Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.
2Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
3Press SET to select “t”. The VIDEO Menu appears.
4Press r or t to select
“NAVI.DEL.”, and press SET. The
Sub Menu appears.
5By pressing r or t:
Select “IMAGE SEL.” to delete the
currently displayed thumbnail
image.
Select “TAPE SEL.” to delete all thumbnail images for the
tape which contains the currently displayed image.
Select “ALL” to delete all thumbnail images stored in the
memory card at once.
6Press SET. The NAVIGATION
screen appears.
7Press r or t to select
“EXECUTE”, and press SET.
●Press w to display the previous
image. Press e to display the next
image.
●To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.
●Thumbnail images cannot be deleted during video
playback.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the memory card or perform any other
operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion.
Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory
card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted
during deletion. If the memory card becomes corrupted,
initialise it.
NOTES:
●Be sure to always use the same tape and memory card
together as they were during recording; otherwise, the
camcorder cannot recognise Tape and Memory Card IDs to
perform Navigation Function properly.
●Check if an appropriate tape and memory card are loaded
when the following messages appear: “UNABLE TO USE
NAVIGATION”, “THIS MEMORY CARD IS NOT
COMPATIBLE”.
●If you change the memory card while shooting on one tape,
two memory cards will share the tape’s thumbnail images.
We recommend that you use one memory card for one
tape.
●Navigation Search does not work if the current position is at
a blank portion on the tape. Also, do not leave a blank
portion partway through the tape when shooting; otherwise,
Navigation Function does not work properly.
●Before shooting newly over a recorded tape, be sure to
delete all thumbnail images of the previous recording from
the relevant memory card.
●If you copy thumbnail images from one memory card to
another via a PC, Navigation Search does not work with the
copied memory card.
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ARemote plug: Not connected (When not in use, keep
the Remote plug in its protective caddy.)
BTo S-VIDEO IN or OUT**
CYellow to VIDEO IN or OUT
DRed to AUDIO R IN or OUT
EWhite to AUDIO L IN or OUT
* If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided
cable adapter. (The provided cable adapter accepts only
output signals from this camcorder. To use this camcorder
as a recorder, use a commercially available cable
adapter.)
** Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN/OUT
connector. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the
yellow video cable.
NOTE:
Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as
required:
Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/
C signals and uses an S-Video cable.
CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not
accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable.
To use this camcorder as a player
1Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and
the VCR’s input connectors.
2Start playback on the camcorder. (墌pg. 19)
3At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording
on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR’s instruction manual.)
4To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR, then stop
playback on the camcorder.
NOTES:
●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power
supply instead of the battery pack. (墌pg. 13)
●To choose whether or not the following displays appear on
the connected TV
•Date/time
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.
(墌pg. 29, 33) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control
to turn on/off the date indication.
•Time code
Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”. (墌pg. 29, 33)
•Indications other than date/time and time code
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
(墌pg. 29, 33)
To use this camcorder as a recorder
1Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and
the VCR’s output connectors.
2Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (墌pg. 29)
3Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”.
4Set “S/AV INPUT” to “A/V.IN” or “S.IN”*.
(墌pg. 29, 32)
* Select “S.IN” when using S-VIDEO OUT connector on your
TV/VCR.
5Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage the
Record-Pause mode.
●The “ ” or “ ” indication appears on the screen.
6Start playback on the player.
7At the point you want to start dubbing, press the
Recording Start/Stop Button to start dubbing. The
indication rotates.
8Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop
dubbing. The indication stops rotating.
9Press 8 to return to the normal playback mode.
NOTES:
●After dubbing, set “S/AV INPUT” back to “OFF”.
●Analogue signals can be converted to digital signals with
this procedure.
●It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.
Dubbing To Or From A VCR
123 4 5
TV
VCR
Open the cover.
To S/AV
connector
S/AV/Editing cable
(provided)
mark
To VCR
“Y/C”/“CVBS” Video
Out Select Switch
Cable Adapter*
A/V
.
IN S
.
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It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the
camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV
connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if
any image or sound deterioration.
To use this camcorder as a player
1Make sure all units are turned off.
2Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with
a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the
illustration.
3Start playback on the camcorder. (墌pg. 19)
4At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording
on the video unit. (Refer to the video unit’s instruction
manual.)
5To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video unit, then
stop playback on this camcorder.
NOTES:
●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power
supply instead of the battery pack. (墌pg. 13)
●If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the
player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an
unusual image is not dubbed.
●Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,
sometimes the image may not appear in step 4. If this
occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.
●If “Playback Zoom” (墌pg. 22) or “Playback Special Effects”
(墌pg. 22) is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed during
playback, only the original playback image recorded on the
tape is output from the DV IN/OUT connector.
●When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional
JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.
To use this camcorder as a recorder
1Make sure all units are turned off.
2Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with
a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the
illustration.
3Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (墌pg. 29)
4Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”.
5Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage the
Record-Pause mode.
●The “” indication appears on the screen.
6Start playback on the player.
7At the point you want to start dubbing, press the
Recording Start/Stop Button to start dubbing. The
indication rotates.
8Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop
dubbing. The indication stops rotating.
9Press 8 to return to the normal playback mode.
NOTES:
●If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor, set “S/AV
INPUT” to “OFF”. (墌pg. 29, 32)
●Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded
on the original tape, regardless of the current “SOUND
MODE” setting. (墌pg. 30)
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit
Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital
Dubbing)
Core filter
To DV IN/OUT
DV cable
(optional)
Video unit equipped with DV connector
To DV IN/OUT
DV. IN
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[A] Using USB cable
It is possible to do the following things:
●Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC.
●Transfer still/moving images recorded on a tape to a
PC.
[B] Using DV cable
It is possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC with a
DV connector by using the provided software, software
equipped with the PC or commercially available software.
It is also possible to use this camcorder as a WebCam.
(Windows XP only)
NOTES:
●Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND PC
CONNECTION GUIDE” for the installation of the bundled
software and drivers.
●The software operation manual is provided as PDF file on
the CD-ROM.
●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power
supply instead of the battery pack. (墌pg. 13)
●Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable
simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the
cable you wish to use to the camcorder.
●When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional
JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending
on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC.
●If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is
not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode.
●The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC.
●Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software.
●The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV
connector-equipped capture board.
●The system may not work properly depending on the PC or
capture board you are using.
Connection To A Personal Computer
When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV
cable, make sure to follow the procedure below.
Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause
malfunctions to the camcorder and/or the PC.
●Connect the DV cable first to the PC, and then to the
camcorder.
●Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly according to the
shape of the DV connector.
[A] Using USB cable
To U SB
PC
PC with DV
connector
USB cable
(provided)
To DV IN/OUT
[B] Using DV cable
To USB
connector
To DV
connector
Core filter
Core filter
DV cable
(optional)
OR
“USB MODE” and/or “ACCESSING FILES” appears
on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data
in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a
file to the PC.
NEVER disconnect the USB cable while
“ACCESSING FILES” is displayed on the LCD
monitor since this can result in product damage.
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The audio track can be customised only when recorded
in the 12-BIT and SP modes. (墌pg. 29)
●Use the provided remote control or an optional remote
control kit RM-V717KITU.
1Play back the tape to locate the point where editing
will start, then press PAU SE (9).
2While holding A. DUB (D) on the remote control,
press PAU SE (9). The “9D” and “MIC” indicators
appear.
3Press PLAY (U), then begin “narrating”. Speak into
the microphone.
●To pause dubbing, press PAUS E (9).
4To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (9), then STOP
(8).
To hear the sound during Audio Dubbing
Connect optional headphones to the headphone
connector or use the AV connector, and set the
“NARRATION” to the desired mode;
●“OFF” for the playback sound.
●“ON” for the dubbed sound.
●“MIX” for the playback and dubbed sound.
To hear the dubbed sound during playback
Set “NARRATION” to “ON” or “MIX”. (墌pg. 29, 32)
NOTES:
●When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-BIT, the
old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.
●If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound may
be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas.
●If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move the
camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn down
the TV’s volume.
●If you change from 12-BIT to 16-BIT in mid-recording and
then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective from
the point where 16-BIT recording began.
●During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes
recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded in 16-BIT audio
or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops.
●Audio dubbing is also possible using an optional
microphone connected to the MIC connector.
●While an optional microphone is connected, the built-in
microphone is disabled.
●To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to
the camcorder’s S/AV connector, first set “S/AV INPUT” to
“A/V.IN” or “S.IN” in VIDEO Menu. (墌pg. 29, 32)
The “AUX” indication appears instead of “MIC”.
You can record a new scene into a previously recorded
tape, replacing a section of the original recording with
minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. The
original audio remains unchanged.
●Use the provided remote control or an optional remote
control kit RM-V717KITU.
NOTES:
●Before performing the following steps, make sure that
“TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (墌pg. 29, 33)
●Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP
mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
1Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and
press PAUS E (9). Confirm the time code at this point.
(墌pg. 19)
2Press REW (
3
) until the Edit-In point is located,
then press PAU SE (9).
3Press and hold INSERT (I) on the remote control,
then press PAU SE (9). The “9I” indicator and the Time
Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters
Insert-Pause mode.
4Press START/STOP to begin editing.
●Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1.
●To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it again to
resume editing.
5To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then
STOP (8).
NOTES:
●Program AE with special effects (墌pg. 38) can be used to
spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing.
●During Insert Editing, the date and time information
changes.
●If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the
tape, the audio and video may be disrupted. Make sure you
only edit recorded areas.
●During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes
recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert Editing
stops. (墌pg. 50)
Audio Dubbing
PAUSE
PLAY
A.DUB
STOP
REW
INSERT
START/
STOP
Microphone
Connector
Speaker
Stereo Microphone
Headphone Connector
Insert Editing
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Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the
source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic
editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily
performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) is set to
operate with your brand of VCR (see “VCR CODE
LIST”), but can also be performed by operating the VCR
manually.
●Use the optional remote control kit RM-V717KITU. It is a
set composed of RM-V717U remote control, an Editing
cable* and an Editing extension cable.
* The Editing cable is not required with this camcorder.
●Refer to remote control kit’s instructions as well.
Set Remote/VCR Code
1Turn off the power to the
VCR and point the remote
towards the VCR’s infrared
sensor. Then, referring to the
VCR CODE LIST, press and
hold MBR SET, and enter the
brand code.
The code is automatically set
once you release MBR SET,
and the VCR’s power comes
on.
2Make sure the VCR’s power
is on. Then, while holding
SHIFT, press the button on the
remote for the desired function.
The functions the remote can
control are PLAY (U), STOP (8), PAU SE (9), FF (5),
REW (3) and VCR REC STBY (79; you do not need
to press SHIFT for this one).
You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.
IMPORTANT:
Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of
many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer
limited functions.
NOTES:
●If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1, try another
code from the VCR CODE LIST.
●Some brands of VCR do not come on automatically. In this
case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.
●If the remote control is not able to control the VCR, use the
controls on the VCR.
●When the remote control’s batteries run out, the VCR brand
you have set will be erased. In that case, replace the old
battery with a new one to reset the VCR brand.
VCR CODE LIST
Buttons And Functions (RM-V717U)
AInfrared beam transmitting window
Transmits the beam signal.
BDISPLAY Button*
CSHIFT Button (see the left column)
DSLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons*
Left/Right Buttons*
EREW Button*
FFADE/WIPE Button (墌pg. 46)
GEFFECT ON/OFF Button*
HEFFECT Button*
IPAUSE IN Connector (墌pg. 45)
JMBR SET Button (see the left column)
KUp Button*
INSERT Button*
LDown Button*
A. DUB Button*
MPLAY Button*
NFF Button*
OSTOP Button*
PPAUSE Button*
QR.A.EDIT Buttons
(墌pg. 46, 47)
aZoom (T/W) Buttons*
bSTART/STOP Button*
cSNAPSHOT Button*
* Functions the same as each corresponding button on the
provided remote control RM-V720U (墌pg. 21)
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
MBR SETSHIFT
RM-V717U (optional)
BRAND NAME CODE
AKAI 62, 64, 77
BLAUPUNKT 13
DAEWOO 18
FERGUSON 97, 98, 32
GRUNDIG 14, 34
HITACHI 66, 63
JVC A
JVC B
JVC C
91
96
93
LG/GOLDSTAR 11
MITSUBISHI 67, 68
NEC 37, 38
PANASONIC 13, 17, 11, 94, 18
PHILIPS 19, 95, 11, 94, 91, 96, 12, 33, 72
SAMSUNG 94
SANYO 36, 35
SELECO, REX 91, 96
SHARP 15, 10
SONY 65, 60, 39, 31
THOMSON,
TELEFUNKEN, SABA,
NORDMENDE
91, 96, 97, 32
TOSHIBA 69, 61
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Make Connections
Also refer to page 20.
1A A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE
connector
Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE
connector.
B A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote PAUSE
connector but equipped with an R.A.EDIT connector
Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector.
C A VCR other than above
Connect the editing cable to the remote control’s PAUSE
IN connector.
2Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder.
3Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
4Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
5Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape and
engage the AUX mode.
●Refer to the VCR’s instructions.
NOTES:
●Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the
indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If they do, they
will be recorded onto the new tape.
To choose whether or not the following displays appear
on the connected TV
•Date/time
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.
(墌pg. 29, 33) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control
to turn on/off the date indication.
•Time code
Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”. (墌pg. 29, 33)
•Indications other than date/time and time code
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
(墌pg. 29, 33)
●When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input
connector, an optional DV cable can be connected instead
of the S/AV/Editing cable. However, it is necessary to
connect the editing cable of the S/AV/Editing cable to the
VCR. (For details, see step 1.)
ABlack to S-VIDEO IN**
BYellow to VIDEO IN
CRed to AUDIO R IN
DWhite to AUDIO L IN
* If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided
cable adapter.
** Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN
connector. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the
yellow video cable.
*** If necessary, use this cable provided with the remote
control kit RM-V717KITU for connections.
NOTE:
Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as
required:
Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/
C signals and uses an S-Video cable.
CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not
accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable.
12 34
Open the cover.
S/AV/Editing cable
(provided)
To AV
mark
VCR
TV
AB To Remote PAUSE or
R.A.EDIT
C To PAUSE IN
Editing extension cable
(optional)***
To VCR
“Y/C”/“CVBS” Video
Out Select Switch
Cable
Adapter*
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Select Scenes
6Press PLAY (U) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on
the remote control.
●The Random Assemble Editing
Menu appears.
7If using a Wipe/Fader at the
beginning of the scene, press
FADE/WIPE on the remote
control.
●Cycle through the effects by
pressing repeatedly, and stop
when the one you want is
displayed.
8At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT on
the remote control. The Edit-In position appears in the
Random Assemble Editing Menu.
9At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The Edit-
Out position appears in the Random Assemble Editing
Menu.
10 If using a Wipe/Fader at the end of the scene, press
FADE/WIPE.
●Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly, and stop
when the one you want is displayed.
●If you select a Wipe/Fader effect for an Edit-Out point, the
effect is automatically applied to the following Edit-In point.
●You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the end of the
last scene.
●When you use Fader/Wipe effects, that time is included in
the total time.
11 If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT.
(墌pg. 22)
12 Repeat steps 8 through 11 to register additional
scenes.
●To change previously registered points, press CANCEL on
the remote control. The registered points disappear, one at
a time, from the most recently registered point.
●If you are not using Wipe/Fader or Program AE with special
effects, repeat steps 8 and 9 only.
NOTES:
●When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out points so
that there is a relatively large difference between them.
●If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the
recording deck’s Record-Standby mode will be cancelled
and editing will not take place.
●If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-In and
Edit-Out points, a blue screen may be included in the edited
version.
●Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered
Edit-In and Edit-Out points.
●If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Program AE
with special effects, you cannot use the Black & White
Fader. In this case the Black & White indicator begins
blinking. Once the next Edit-In point is registered, the effect
is turned off. To combine these effects, use Sepia or
Monotone during recording, then use the Black & White
Fader during Random Assemble Editing.
●It is not possible to use Wipe/Fader effects and Program AE
with special effects during Random Assemble Editing using
a DV cable.
Automatic Editing To VCR
13 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning
of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (9).
14 Press VCR REC STBY (79) on the remote control,
or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.
15 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the
camcorder. Editing proceeds as programmed, right
through to the end of the last registered scene.
●When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters the
Pause mode, and the VCR enters its Record-Pause mode.
●If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the tape will be
dubbed all the way to the end automatically.
●If you operate the camcorder during automatic editing, the
VCR will enter its Record-Pause mode and automatic
editing will stop.
16 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the
VCR.
●To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear, press
R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.
NOTES:
●Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control clears
all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing.
●When the editing cable is connected to the remote control’s
PAUSE IN connector during dubbing, make sure the remote
control is pointed at the VCR’s sensor, and the path
between the two is unobstructed.
●Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when
using a tape including several duplicated time codes.
(墌pg. 19)
PLAY
CANCEL
R.A.EDIT
ON/OFF
FADE/WIPE
EFFECT
EDIT IN/OUT
VCR REC STBY
PAUSE
RM-V717U (optional)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
––:–– ~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
––
:
––
0:000
––
TOTAL
CODETIME
NIOUT
MODE
Selected parameter
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For More Accurate Editing
Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to
Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin
editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the
same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that
you have recorded scenes you did not want. For a cleanly
edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the
camcorder against your VCR.
Diagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing
1Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point the
remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and
press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF.
●Random Assemble Editing Menu
appears.
2Perform Random Assemble
Editing on Program 1 only. In order
to check VCR and camcorder
timing, select the beginning of a
scene transition as your Edit-In
point.
3Play back the dubbed scene.
●If any images from the scene prior to the transition you
chose for your Edit-In point were recorded, that means your
VCR moves too quickly from Record-Pause to Record
mode.
●If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress, the VCR is
slow to start recording.
Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder Timing
4Press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random
Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press MENU.
The Menu Screen appears.
5Press SET to select “t”. The VIDEO Menu appears.
6Press r or t to select “SYNCHRO”, and press SET.
The value for “SYNCHRO” is highlighted. (Factory-
preset: ±0.0)
7Based on the diagnostics performed, you can now
advance the VCR’s record timing by pressing r. You can
also delay the VCR’s record timing by pressing t.
●The adjustment range is from –1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-
second increments.
Press SET to finish the setting.
8Press r or t to select “BRETURN”, and press SET
twice.
●Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with
step 6 on page 46.
NOTES:
●Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing, do a
few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check whether
the value you have input is appropriate or not, and make
adjustments accordingly.
●Depending on the recorder, there may be situations where
the timing difference cannot be fully corrected.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
––:–– ~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
––
NIOUT
MOD E
––
:
––
0:000
TOTAL
CODETIME
Program 1
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If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem
still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Power
●The power is not connected properly.
HConnect the AC Adapter securely. (墌pg. 13)
●The battery pack is not attached firmly.
HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly.
(墌pg. 12)
●The battery is dead.
HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged one.
(墌pg. 12)
Video and D.S.C. Recording
●The tape’s erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
HSet the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC”. (墌pg. 15)
●“TAPE END” appears.
HReplace with new cassette. (墌pg. 15)
●The cassette holder cover is open.
HClose the cassette holder cover.
●This is not a malfunction.
●This is not a malfunction.
●“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”.
HSet “DATE/TIME” to “ON”. (墌pg. 29, 31)
●Certain Wipe/Fader effects, certain modes of Program AE
with special effects, “DIS” and other functions that cannot
be used together are selected at the same time.
HRe-read the sections covering Wipe/Fader effects,
Program AE with special effects and “DIS”.
(墌pg. 29, 30, 37, 38)
●10X optical zoom is selected.
HSet “ZOOM” to “40X” or “300X”. (墌pg. 30)
●The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Video and D.S.C. Playback
●Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to its VIDEO
mode.
HSet the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video
playback. (墌pg. 20)
●The cassette holder cover is open.
HClose the cassette holder cover. (墌pg. 15)
HClean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette.
(墌pg. 53)
Advanced features
●Focus is set to the Manual mode.
HSet Focus to the Auto mode. (墌pg. 35)
●The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.
HClean the lens and check the focus again. (墌pg. 51)
●The 5-Second mode is set to “Anim.” in MANUAL Menu.
HSet “5S” to “5S” in MANUAL Menu. (墌pg. 29, 34)
●The Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) is selected.
HDisengage the Squeeze (SQUEEZE) mode. (墌pg. 29, 31)
●The light source or the subject does not include white. Or
there are various different light sources behind the subject.
HFind a white subject and compose your shot so that it also
appears in the frame. (墌pg. 23, 35)
●Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.
HPress BACK LIGHT. (墌pg. 36)
●The subject is too bright.
HSet “r” to “SPOTLIGHT”. (墌pg. 38)
●The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is
activated.
HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE)
mode before setting White Balance. (墌pg. 38)
●The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is
activated.
HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone
(MONOTONE). (墌pg. 29, 38)
●When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly
sensitive to light when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO”.
HIf you want the lighting to look more natural, set “GAIN UP”
to “AGC” or “OFF”. (墌pg. 29, 30)
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device.
External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.)
might prevent it from functioning properly. In such
cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery
pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and
then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the
beginning.
No power is supplied.
Recording cannot be performed.
When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light,
vertical lines appear.
When the screen is under direct sunlight during
shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an
instant.
During recording, the date/time does not appear.
The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.
Digital Zoom does not work.
The tape is moving, but there is no picture.
Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is
no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.
The focus does not adjust automatically.
In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before
5 seconds have elapsed.
Snapshot mode cannot be used.
The colour of Snapshot looks strange.
The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.
The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.
White Balance cannot be activated.
The Black & White Fader does not work.
The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow.
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●The subject is too bright with the flash set to “ ±0A” or
“C±0A”.
HSet the flash mode to “ON”. (墌pg. 29)
●If blinks, the flash is being charged.
HIt can take up to 10 seconds to charge the flash.
●The camcorder is in the Record mode.
HSet the camcorder in the Record-Standby mode.
(墌pg. 33, 35)
●The subject does not look straight toward the flash.
●The subject does not look at the first flash, which is an
important part of Red-Eye Reduction.
HThe subject should look straight toward the flash,
especially the first flash. If the subject does not see the first
flash, it will be difficult for Red-Eye Reduction to take place.
(墌pg. 33)
●The camcorder is too far from the subject.
HThe flash is effective for subjects at a distance of approx.
0.7 m to 2 m from the camcorder. (墌pg. 33)
Other problems
●Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low
temperatures.
HTo protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in
places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C. (墌pg. 52)
●The battery pack is not attached firmly.
HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly.
(墌pg. 12)
●The built-in clock’s battery has run out.
HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.
●The previously set date/time is erased.
●Files stored in the memory card are protected.
HRemove protection from the files stored in the memory
card and delete them. (墌pg. 27)
●This is not a malfunction.
HBy recording with “DIS” activated (墌pg. 29, 30) this can
be avoided.
●The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power turned
on.
HTurn the camcorder’s power off and on again, then operate
it.
●In places subject to low temperature, images become dark
due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. This is not a
malfunction.
HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor.
(墌pg. 15, 17)
●When the LCD monitor’s fluorescent light reaches the end
of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark.
HConsult your nearest JVC dealer.
●The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-
precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots
of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the
LCD monitor or the viewfinder. These spots are not
recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the
unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %)
●The battery’s charge is low.
HInstall a fully charged battery. (墌pg. 12)
HPush in the memory card a few more times. (墌pg. 16)
●The memory card lock switch is set to the lock position.
HSlide the memory card switch to the unlock position.
(墌pg. 16)
●The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is set to
“FINDER”.
HPush the viewfinder back in or set “PRIORITY” to “LCD”.
(墌pg. 17, 29, 31)
●The LCD monitor’s brightness setting is too dark.
HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. (墌pg. 15)
HIf the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open the
monitor fully. (墌pg. 17)
●A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the
camcorder’s functions become unusable.
H墌pg. 51
●“REMOTE” is set to “OFF”.
HSet “REMOTE” to “ON”. (墌pg. 29, 31)
●The remote control does not point at the remote sensor.
HPoint at the remote sensor. (墌pg. 21)
●The remote control batteries are exhausted.
HReplace the batteries with fresh ones. (墌pg. 21)
Although Snapshot is attempted, flash does not
take place.
Although a Snapshot is taken with the flash, Red-
Eye Reduction does not take place.
The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does
not light during charging.
“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.
Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted.
When the image is printed from the printer, a black
bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
When the camcorder is connected via the DV
connector, the camcorder does not operate.
Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish.
Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder.
The cassette will not load properly.
The memory card cannot be removed from the
camcorder.
Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.
An error indication (E01 – E04 or E06) appears.
The remote control does not work.
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Warning Indications
Displays the battery remaining power.
Remaining power level
As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery
indicator blinks.
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off
automatically.
Appears when no tape is loaded. (墌pg. 15)
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”
while the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and the
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”. (墌pg. 13)
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording.
Use an optional cleaning cassette. (墌pg. 53)
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is
displayed, wait more than 1 hour until condensation
disappears.
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/
Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the
Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and the VIDEO/
MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
Appears when the tape ends during recording or
playback.
●Appears when the date/time is not set. (墌pg. 14)
●Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is
discharged and the previously set date/time is erased.
(墌pg. 14)
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens
cap is attached or when it is dark.
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion
of a tape. (墌pg. 43)
●Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape
recorded in the LP mode. (墌pg. 43)
●Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape
recorded in 16-BIT audio. (墌pg. 43)
●Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is pressed
when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
(墌pg. 43)
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion
of a tape. (墌pg. 43)
●Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion
of a tape.
●Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape
recorded in the LP mode. (墌pg. 43)
●Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control is
pressed when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
(墌pg. 43)
Appears when the memory card’s memory is full and
shooting is not possible.
●Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted
while this camcorder is being used as a recorder.
●Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a
tape to a memory card (as digital stills or video clips):
•when no memory card is loaded.
•when the memory card’s memory is full.
•when the memory card is not formatted.
•when a write-protected SD Memory Card is loaded.
(墌pg. 26)
Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you
attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a
memory card.
Appears when there is a problem with a memory card
and its memory is corrupt, or it has not been initialised.
Initialise the memory card. (墌pg. 28)
Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory
card when you attempt memory card playback.
CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB
USE CLEANING CASSETTE
CONDENSATION, OPERATION PAUSED
PLEASE WAIT
TAPE !
TAPE END
SET DATE/TIME!
LENS CAP
A. DUB ERROR!
ExhaustedHigh
A. DUB ERROR!
<CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE>
<CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING>
<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB>
INSERT ERROR!
INSERT ERROR!
<CANNOT EDIT ON A BLANK PORTION>
<CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE>
<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB>
MEMORY IS FULL
COPYING FAILED
MEMORY CARD!
PLEASE FORMAT
NO IMAGES STORED
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Appears if there are no video clip files stored in the
memory card when you attempt memory card playback.
Appears when the camcorder does not recognise the
loaded memory card. Remove the memory card once
and insert it again. Repeat these procedures until no
indication appears. If the indication still appears, the
memory card is corrupted.
Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible
with DCF or a file with a size that is not compatible with
this camcorder.
●Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images
when the write protection tab on the SD Memory Card
is set to the “LOCK” position.
●Appears when you attempt MEMORY SELECT menu
operation with a write-protected SD Memory Card
loaded.
The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type
of malfunction has occurred. When an error indication
appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove
the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for
the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume
using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult
your nearest JVC dealer.
The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of
malfunction has occurred. When an error indication
appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject the
cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication
clears. When it does, you can resume using the
camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest
JVC dealer.
NO E-MAIL CLIP STORED
CARD ERROR!
UNSUPPORTED FILE!
CHECK CARD’S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH
E01, E02 or E06
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND
REATTACH BATTERY
E03 or E04
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT
TAPE
USER MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the
battery pack and AC Adapter.
To clean the exterior
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild
soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe
again with a dry cloth.
To clean the LCD monitor
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage
the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.
To clean the lens
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens
cleaning paper.
NOTES:
●Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or
alcohol.
●Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has
been removed or other power units have been
disconnected.
●Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
●When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to
the cautions of each product.
●To clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
Cleaning The Camcorder
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Battery Packs
The supplied battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery. Before
using the supplied battery
pack or an optional battery
pack, be sure to read the
following cautions:
●To avoid hazards
... do not burn.
... do not short-circuit the
terminals. When transporting, make sure the provided
battery cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is
misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.
... do not modify or disassemble.
... do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60°C,
as this may cause the battery to overheat, explode or catch
fire.
... use only specified chargers.
●To prevent damage and prolong service life
... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
... charge in an environment where temperatures are within the
tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical
reaction type battery —cooler temperatures impede
chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent
complete charging.
... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high
temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten
service life.
... fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6
months when storing the battery pack over a long period time.
... remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as
some machines use current even when switched off.
NOTES:
●It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are
used in this camcorder. Using generic non-JVC batteries
can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.
●It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging,
or after use.
Temperature Range Specifications
Charging: 10°C to 35°C
Operation: 0°C to 40°C
Storage: –20°C to 50°C
●The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.
●Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.
Cassettes
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read
the following cautions:
●During use
... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.
... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes
automatically erases the previously recorded video and
audio signals.
... make sure the cassette is positioned properly when
inserting.
... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without
allowing the tape to run at all. This slackens the tape and
can result in damage.
... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes the tape to
fingerprints and dust.
●Store cassettes
... away from heaters or other heat sources.
... out of direct sunlight.
... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary shock or
vibration.
... where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such
as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets).
... vertically, in their original cases.
Memory Cards
To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to
read the following cautions:
●During use
... make sure the memory card bears the SD or
MultiMediaCard mark.
... make sure the memory card is positioned properly when
inserting.
●While the memory card is being accessed (during
recording, playback, deletion, initialisation, etc.)
... never unload the memory card and never turn off the
camcorder.
●Store memory cards
... away from heaters or other heat sources.
... out of direct sunlight.
... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary shock or
vibration.
... where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such
as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets).
LCD Monitor
●To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT
...push it strongly or apply any shocks.
...place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom.
●To prolong service life
...avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
●Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD
monitor use. These are not malfunctions
... While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD
monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up.
... If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around the
LCD monitor becomes hot.
Terminals
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●For safety, DO NOT
... open the camcorder’s chassis.
... disassemble or modify the unit.
... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away
from metallic objects when not in use.
... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the
unit.
... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply
while the power is on.
... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not
in use.
●Avoid using the unit
... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking
stove.
... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.
... near a television set.
... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields
(speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).
... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or extremely
low (under 0°C) temperatures.
●DO NOT leave the unit
... in places of over 50°C.
... in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or
extremely high (above 80%).
... in direct sunlight.
... in a closed car in summer.
... near a heater.
●To protect the unit, DO NOT
... allow it to become wet.
... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during
transportation.
... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long
periods.
... expose the lens and viewfinder’s lens to direct sunlight.
... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
... swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip.
...swing the soft camera case excessively when the
camcorder is inside it.
●Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
... No picture during playback.
... Blocks of noise appear during playback.
... During recording or playback, the Head Clog Warning
indicator “” appears.
... Recording cannot be performed properly.
In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and
play back. If the cassette is used more than once
consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After
the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops
automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassette’s
instructions.
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist,
consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and
video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. In
order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check-
ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1,000
hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your nearest
JVC dealer.
How To Handle A CD-ROM
●Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite
to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker
on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets
dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre
hole.
●Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.
●Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.
●Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid
environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.
Serious malfunctioning
About moisture condensation
●You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass
will cause drops of water to form on the glass’ outer
surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head
drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place
to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under
extremely humid conditions or in a place directly
subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.
●Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to
the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the
camcorder itself.
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device.
External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,
etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such
cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery
pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and
then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the
beginning.
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Camcorder
Power supply
DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)
Power consumption
Approx. 4.9 W (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on)
Approx. 5.7 W (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off)
Approx. 8.6 W (Maximum)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
62 mm x 101 mm x 115 mm
(with the LCD monitor closed, the viewfinder pushed
back in and the lens ring detached)
Weight
Approx. 560 g
(without battery, cassette, memory card, lens cap and
grip strap)
Approx. 650 g
(incl. battery, cassette, memory card, lens cap and grip
strap)
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C
Operating humidity
35% to 80%
Storage temperature
–20°C to 50°C
Pickup
1/3.6" CCD
Lens
F 1.8, f = 4.5 mm to 45 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens
Filter diameter
ø30.5 mm
LCD monitor
2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix
system
Viewfinder
Electronic viewfinder with 0.3" colour LCD
Speaker
Monaural
Format
DV format (SD mode)
Signal format
PAL standard
Recording/Playback format
Video: Digital component recording
Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-BIT),
48 kHz 2-channel (16-BIT)
Cassette
Mini DV cassette
Tape speed
SP: 18.8 mm/s, LP: 12.5 mm/s
Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette)
SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.
Storage media
SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
Compression system
Still image: JPEG (compatible)
Moving image: MPEG4 (compatible)
File size
Still image:
4 modes (1600 x 1200 pixels/1280 x 960 pixels/
1024 x 768 pixels/640 x 480 pixels)
Moving image:
3 modes (352 x 288 pixels/240 x 176 pixels/160 x 120
pixels)
Picture quality
2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)
Approximate number of storable images
墌pg. 23
S/AV
S-Video input:
Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
S-Video output:
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
Video input: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
Audio input: 300 mV (rms), 50 kΩ, analogue, stereo
Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue, stereo
Edit: ø3.5 mm, 2-pole
Microphone input
ø3.5 mm, stereo
Headphone output
ø3.5 mm, stereo
DV
Input/output: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant
USB
Mini USB-B type, USB 2.0/1.1 compliant
AC Adapter
Power requirement
AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Output
DC 11 V G, 1 A
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise
indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to
change without notice.
For General
For Digital Video Camera
For Digital Still Camera
For Connectors
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AC Adapter ..................................................................13
Animation .....................................................................30
Audio Dubbing .............................................................43
B
Backlight Compensation ..............................................36
Battery Pack ....................................................12, 13, 52
Beep ............................................................................31
Blank Search ...............................................................20
C
Changing The Menu Settings ..............................29 – 33
Charging The Battery Pack ..........................................12
Connection To A Personal Computer ..........................42
Connections To A TV Or VCR .....................................20
D
Date/Time Settings ......................................................14
Deleting Files ...............................................................27
Demonstration Mode ...................................................31
Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS) ..................................30
DPOF Setting (Digital Print Order Format) ..................28
Dubbing ...........................................................26, 40, 41
E
E-Mail Clip Recording ..................................................26
Exposure Control .........................................................35
F
Flash (B-IN FLASH) .....................................................33
Flash Brightness Adjustment (FLASH ADJ.) ...............34
I
Image Size ...................................................................32
Initialising A Memory Card ...........................................28
Insert Editing ................................................................43
Iris Lock .......................................................................36
L
LCD Monitor and Viewfinder ..................................14, 17
Loading A Cassette .....................................................15
Loading A Memory Card ..............................................16
M
Manual Focus ..............................................................35
Memory Card .........................................................16, 52
Motor Drive Mode ........................................................35
N
Navigation ..............................................................30, 38
Night-Scope .................................................................34
P
Picture Quality ............................................................. 32
Playback Sound .......................................................... 32
Playback Special Effects ............................................. 22
Power-Linked Operation ............................................. 13
Program AE With Special Effects ................................ 38
R
Random Assemble Editing .................................. 44 – 47
Recording Capacity
Memory Card .................................................. 23, 26
Tape ..................................................................... 17
Recording Media Selection ......................................... 32
Remote Control ........................................................... 21
Resetting The File Name ............................................ 26
S
Self-Timer .................................................................... 34
Slow-Motion Playback ................................................. 22
Snapshot Mode ........................................................... 30
Sound Mode .......................................................... 30, 32
Speaker Volume .......................................................... 19
Specifications .............................................................. 54
Spot Exposure Control ................................................ 36
T
Tally Lamp ............................................................. 17, 31
Tape Speed (REC MODE) .................................... 29, 32
Telephoto Setting ........................................................ 30
Time Code ............................................................. 19, 32
Tripod Mounting .......................................................... 15
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 48
W
Warning Indications ..................................................... 50
White Balance ............................................................. 37
Wide Mode .................................................................. 30
Wipe Or Fader Effects ................................................. 37
Z
Zooming .......................................................... 18, 22, 30
5-Second Recording ................................................... 34
TERMS
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