Jvc Gr D71 Users Manual D94US
GR-D71US Instructions LYT1256-001A
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- SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- CONTENTS
- GETTING STARTED
- VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
- DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK
- ADVANCED FEATURES
- REFERENCES
- TERMS
LYT1256-001A
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EN
ENGLISH
GR-D71
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 5
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK 11
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK 18
ADVANCED FEATURES 25
REFERENCES 38
TERMS 54
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which is located on the bottom of
the camcorder. Retain this information
for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
To deactivate the demonstration, set
“DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.
(墌pg. 25, 27)
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital
video camera. Before use, please read
the safety information and precautions
contained in the pages 2 – 3 to ensure
safe use of this product.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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 safty caution of the AC
Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
CAUTIONS:
●This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type
color television signals. It cannot be used for playback
with a television of a different standard. However, live
recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are
possible anywhere.
●Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs
and, to recharge them or supply power to the camcorder
from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC
Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be
necessary to accommodate different designs of AC
outlets in different countries.)
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F)
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small
amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be
regulated in your community due to environmental
considerations.
For disposal or recycling information please contact your
local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance:
<http://www.eiae.org>
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf,
make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow
for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on
top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or
cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should
be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must
be considered and the local rules or laws governing the
disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with
water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids
(such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted
plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or
electric shock may be caused.)
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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IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
10. Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
11. Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
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.
Before recording an important scene…
…make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark
.
…make sure you only use memory cards with the mark
or .
…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.)
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CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED 5
Provided Accessories ....................................................5
Power .............................................................................6
Grip Adjustment .............................................................7
Operation Mode .............................................................8
Date/Time Settings ........................................................8
Viewfinder Adjustment ...................................................9
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ..........................9
Tripod Mounting .............................................................9
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ....................................10
Loading/Unloading A Memory Card ................................... 10
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 11
VIDEO RECORDING ........................................................11
Basic Recording ...........................................................11
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ........................................12
Tape Remaining Time ..................................................12
Zooming .......................................................................12
Journalistic Shooting ....................................................13
Self Recording .............................................................13
Time Code ...................................................................13
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape .......................13
VIDEO PLAYBACK ...........................................................14
Normal Playback ..........................................................14
Still Playback ................................................................14
Shuttle Search .............................................................14
Blank Search ................................................................14
Playback Using The Remote Control ...............................15
Connections To A TV Or VCR .....................................17
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK 18
D.S.C. RECORDING .........................................................18
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ...............................18
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory
Card .........................................................................19
D.S.C. PLAYBACK ...........................................................20
Normal Playback Of Images ........................................20
Auto Playback Of Images ............................................20
Index Playback Of Files ...............................................20
Viewing File Information ...............................................21
Removing On-Screen Display ......................................21
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. ..................................22
Protecting Files ............................................................22
Deleting Files ...............................................................22
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) .....................23
Resetting The File Name .............................................24
Initializing A Memory Card ...........................................24
ADVANCED FEATURES 25
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT .............................. 25
Changing The Menu Settings ...................................... 25
Recording Menus ........................................................ 26
Playback Menus .......................................................... 28
FEATURES FOR RECORDING ........................................... 29
White LED Light .......................................................... 29
Night Alive ................................................................... 29
Wipe Or Fader Effects ................................................. 30
Program AE With Special Effects ................................ 30
Snapshot (For Video Recording) ................................. 31
Auto Focus .................................................................. 31
Manual Focus .............................................................. 32
Exposure Control ......................................................... 32
Iris Lock ....................................................................... 32
Backlight Compensation .............................................. 33
White Balance Adjustment .......................................... 33
Manual White Balance Adjustment ............................. 33
EDITING ........................................................................ 34
Dubbing To Or From A VCR ....................................... 34
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV
Connector (Digital Dubbing) .................................... 35
Connection To A Personal Computer .......................... 36
Audio Dubbing ............................................................. 37
Insert Editing ............................................................... 37
REFERENCES 38
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ........................................... 38
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................... 40
CAUTIONS ..................................................................... 45
USER MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 48
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ 49
INDEX ........................................................................... 50
TERMS 54
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aAC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V15U
bBattery Pack BN-V408U-B
cAudio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)
dCore Filter (for USB Cable and optional S-Video
Cable. 墌pg. 6 for attachment)
eShoulder Strap (See the right column for attachment)
fCD-ROM
gRemote Control Unit RM-V718U
hLithium Battery CR2025* (for remote control unit)
iUSB Cable
jLens Cap (See the right column 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 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.
Provided Accessories
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Eyelet
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How To Attach The Core Filter (for USB Cable and
optional S-Video 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.
Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter
as shown in the illustration.
●Wind the cable so that it is not slack.
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.
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
1With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward,
push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack
mount a.
2Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place b.
3Set the Power Switch to “OFF (CHARGE)”.
4Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.
5Plug the AC Adapter 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 AC Adapter 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:
●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.
Stopper
3 cm
Wind once.
Power
Battery pack Charging time
BN-V408U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
BN-V416U Approx. 3 hr.
BN-V428U Approx. 5 hr.
Arrow
BATT.RELEASE
Battery pack
mount
Power Switch
Lock Button
To AC outlet
AC Adapter
POWER/CHARGE
lamp
To DC connector
Battery pack
Mark
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●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.
●For other notes, 墌pg. 38.
Using The Battery Pack
Perform steps 1 – 2 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.
• The White LED Light is used.
●Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare
enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned
shooting time.
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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.
Using AC Power
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder as shown in
the illustration on page 6.
NOTES:
●The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
●Do not allow the DC terminals of the AC Adapter to come in
contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and
cause malfunction.
●For other notes, 墌pg. 38.
About Batteries
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or
expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause
a fire or explosion.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to
come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short
circuit and possibly start a fire.
The Benefits Of
Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion battery packs
are small but have a large
power capacity. However,
when one is exposed to
cold temperatures (below
10°C/50°F), its usage time
becomes shorter and it
may cease to function. If
this happens, place the
battery pack in your pocket
or other warm, protected
place for a short time, then
re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery pack
itself is not cold, it should not affect performance.
(If you’re using a heating pad, make sure the battery pack
does not come in direct contact with it.)
For other notes, 墌pg. 38.
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, Power
Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the
velcro strip to your preference.
Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on
BN-V408U* 1 hr. 10 min. 1 hr. 40 min.
BN-V416U 2 hr. 20 min. 3 hr. 15 min.
BN-V428U 4 hr. 10 min. 5 hr. 50 min.
Grip Adjustment
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in
colder temperatures.
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To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any
operation mode except “OFF (CHARGE)” 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.
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but
its display can be turned on or off during playback.
(墌pg. 25, 28)
1Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch.
2Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 12)
3Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
4Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “n”, and press it.
The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu
appears.
5Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “CLOCK ADJ.”,
and press it. The parameter for
“Month” is highlighted.
6Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to input the month, and
press it. Repeat to input the day,
year, hour and minute.
7Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “BRETURN”, and
press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.
NOTE:
Even if you select “CLOCK ADJ.”, if the parameter is not
highlighted, the camcorder’s internal clock continues to
operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/
time parameter (month), the clock stops. When you finish
setting the minute and press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in, the
date and time begin operation from the date and time you
have just set.
Operation Mode
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. 25)
If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto
Recording, try this mode.
There is no indication on the display.
OFF:
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
PLAY:
●Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.
●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. 25)
POWER/CHARGE lamp
VIDEO/MEMORY
Power Switch
Lock Button
MMENU/VOL.
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. 28), 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.
Date/Time Settings
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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 Diopter Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
CAUTION:
When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to pinch your
fingers.
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. 12)
3Press the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
4Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “n”, and
press it. The CAMERA
DISPLAY Menu appears.
5Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “BRIGHT”, and press it. The Menu
Screen closes and the brightness control indicator
appears.
6Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel until the appropriate
brightness is reached.
7Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in.
●It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
by pulling out the viewfinder, setting “PRIORITY” in the
SYSTEM Menu to “FINDER” (墌pg. 25, 27) and adjusting
as described above.
To attach the camcorder to a
tripod, align the direction stud
and screw to the mounting
socket and stud hole on the
camcorder. Then tighten the
screw clockwise.
●Some tripods are not
equipped with studs.
CAUTION:
When attaching the camcorder
to a tripod, extend its legs to
stabilize the camcorder. It is not advised to use small sized
tripods. This may cause damage to the unit by falling over.
Viewfinder Adjustment
PAUSE
Diopter Adjustment Control
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display
Tripod Mounting
BRIGHT
MMENU/VOL.
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The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a
cassette.
1Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the
arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it
locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.
●Do not touch internal components.
2Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to
close the cassette holder.
●Be sure to press only the section labeled “PUSH HERE” to
close the cassette holder; touching other parts may cause
your finger to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in
injury or product damage.
●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.
Approximate recording time
To switch the recording mode, refer to pages 25 and 26.
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.
For other notes, 墌pg. 38.
The memory card is not provided.
1Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.
2Open the LCD monitor (墌pg. 12), then open the card
cover (MEMORY CARD).
3To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its
clipped edge first.
To unload a memory card, push it once. After the
memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it out.
●Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.
4Close the card cover.
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:
●Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked “ ” or
MultiMediaCards marked “ ”.
●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. 24)
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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
recognize whether or not the card is installed.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Tape Recording mode
SP LP
30 min. 30 min. 45 min.
60 min. 60 min. 90 min.
80 min. 80 min. 120 min.
Make sure the
window side is
facing out.
Cassette
holder cover
Cassette holder
PUSH HERE
OPEN/EJECT
Erase protection tab
Loading/Unloading A Memory Card
Memory card
Clipped edge
Card Cover (MEMORY CARD)
Label
Write/erase protection tab
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NOTE:
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:
●Power (墌pg. 6)
●Loading A Cassette (墌pg. 10)
1Remove the lens cap.
2Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 12)
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. “PAU S E ” is displayed.
●To record in LP (Long Play) mode, 墌pg. 25, 26.
5To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button. The “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.
NOTES:
●The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD
monitor and the viewfinder.
●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.
●LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:
•When power is supplied from a battery: the “”
battery indicator is displayed. (墌pg. 43)
•When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the “”
battery indicator does not appear.
●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. 13).
●To turn the beep sounds off, 墌pg. 25, 27.
●For other notes, 墌pg. 38.
Basic Recording
POWER/CHARGE lamp
Recording Start/Stop Button
Power Switch
Lock Button
Power Zoom Lever
Push.
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LCD Monitor And Viewfinder
While using the LCD monitor:
Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Press the
Monitor Opening Button 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.
●Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a click,
otherwise it may be pushed back in during use.
NOTES:
●The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD
monitor and the viewfinder. When the viewfinder is pulled
out while the LCD monitor is opened, you can select which
one to use. Set “PRIORITY” to the desired mode in
SYSTEM Menu. (墌pg. 25, 27)
●Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor
or the viewfinder. However, this is not a malfunction.
(墌pg. 42)
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.
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. 32), then zoom in or out
in Record mode.
●Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X, or it can be
switched to 16X magnification using the optical zoom.
(墌pg. 26)
●Zoom magnification of over 16X is done through Digital
image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom.
●During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer.
●Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
●Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the
subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all
the way to “W”. Also see “TELE MACRO” in MANUAL Menu
on page 26.
Monitor Opening Button
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Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)
16X (optical) zoom zone
Approximate zoom ratio
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Journalistic Shooting
In some situations, different
shooting angles may provide
more dramatic results. Hold the
camcorder in the desired position
and tilt the LCD monitor in the
most convenient direction. It can
rotate 270° (90° downward, 180°
upward).
Self Recording
Open the LCD monitor and tilt
it upward to 180° so that it
faces forward, then point the
lens toward yourself and start
recording.
Time Code
During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape.
This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene
on the tape during playback.
* Frames are not displayed during recording.
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code
begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame).
If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded
scene, the time code continues from the last time code
number.
If during recording a blank portion is left partway through
the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is
resumed, the time code starts counting up again from
“00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the
same time codes as those existing in a previously
recorded scene. To prevent this, perform “Recording
From The Middle Of A Tape” (See the right column) in the
following cases;
●When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape.
●When power shuts off during shooting.
●When a tape is removed and re-inserted during shooting.
●When shooting using a partially recorded tape.
●When shooting on a blank portion located partway through
the tape.
●When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/
closing the cassette holder cover.
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (墌pg. 14) to
find the spot at which you want to start recording, then
engage the Still Playback mode. (墌pg. 14)
2) Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start
recording.
NOTES:
●The time code cannot be reset.
●During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code
indication does not move smoothly.
●The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set
to “ON”. (墌pg. 27)
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape
Proper recording
Self Recording
12:34:24
Minutes
Seconds
Frames*
(30 frames = 1 second)
Display
Time code
00:00:00
Tape Already
recorded scene Blank Newly recorded
scene
Time code
05:43:21
Time code
00:00:00
Shooting start
point
Shooting stop
point
Shooting start
point
Time code
00:00:00
Tape Already
recorded scene
New
scene Latest scene
Time code
05:43:21
Time code
05:44:00
Shooting start
point
Shooting start
point
Shooting start
point
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VIDEO PLAYBACK
1Load a cassette. (墌pg. 10)
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
Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel towards “+” to turn up
the volume, or towards “–” to turn down the volume.
NOTES:
●The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor,
viewfinder or on a connected TV. (墌pg. 17)
●For other notes, 墌pg. 39.
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.
●When 4/9 is pressed, the image may not pause
immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still image.
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. 13)
1Load a cassette. (墌pg. 10)
2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
3Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
4During Stop mode, press BLANK SEARCH.
●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.
●Blank Search does not work if “USE CLEANING
CASSETTE” has appeared with the tape.
●If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank
Search, the camcorder stops automatically.
●A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape
may not be detected.
●The detected blank portion may be located between
recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure
there is no recorded scene after the blank portion.
Normal Playback
Speaker
4/9
Lock Button
VIDEO/MEMORY
Power Switch
8
MMENU/VOL.
3
5
BLANK SEARCH
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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. 16)
Installing The Battery
The remote control uses one
lithium battery (CR2025).
1Pull out the battery holder
by inserting a pointed
instrument into the slot.
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 (16 ft).
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
The following buttons are available only when the
camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “PLAY”.
BAUDIO Button ..................................... (墌pg. 25, 28)
CPAUSE Button* .......................................... (墌pg. 16)
Up Button .................................................. (墌pg. 16)
DSLOW Rewind Button................................ (墌pg. 16)
EREW Button* ....................................... (墌pg. 14, 20)
Left Button ................................................ (墌pg. 16)
FINSERT Button .......................................... (墌pg. 37)
GSTOP Button* ...................................... (墌pg. 14, 20)
Down Button ............................................. (墌pg. 16)
HSHIFT Button ............................................ (墌pg. 16)
IEFFECT ON/OFF Button .......................... (墌pg. 16)
JEFFECT Button ........................................ (墌pg. 16)
KSLOW Forward Button............................... (墌pg. 16)
LFF Button* ........................................... (墌pg. 14, 20)
Right Button .............................................. (墌pg. 16)
MPLAY Button* ....................................... (墌pg. 14, 20)
NA. DUB Button ........................................... (墌pg. 37)
ODISPLAY Button ................................. (墌pg. 17, 34)
The following buttons are available when the camcorder’s
Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”.
aS.SHOT (Snapshot) Button*
bSTART/STOP Button*
cZoom (T/W) Buttons** ........................ (墌pg. 12, 16)
* Functions the same as each corresponding button on the
camcorder. (墌pg. 51)
** Functions when the camcorder’s Power Switch is set to
“PLAY” as well.
Playback Using The Remote Control
1
1
23
Slot
Remote sensor
T
W
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Slow-Motion Playback
Allows slow-speed search in either direction during video
playback.
During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU)
more than approx. 2 seconds.
●After approx. 5 minutes (approx. 20 seconds with an 80-
minute cassette) in Slow Rewind or approx. 5 minutes in
Slow Forward, normal playback resumes.
●To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUS E (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.
●There may be a small margin between the slow-motion
playback start point you chose and the actual start point for
Slow-Motion Playback.
●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
Allows frame-by-frame search during video 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 44X 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
L (Left), F (Right), U (Up) and E (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.
The effects that can be used during playback are
CLASSIC FILM, MONOTONE, SEPIA and STROBE. The
effects work the same in playback as they did in
recording. (墌pg. 30)
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.
T
W
Zoom Buttons
SHIFT
SLOW Rewind
Button SLOW Forward
Button
Up Button
or PAUSE
Down Button
or STOP
PLAY
Right Button
Left Button
T
W
EFFECT
EFFECT ON/OFF
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These are some basic types of connections. When
making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV
instruction manuals.
AWhite to AUDIO L IN*
BRed to AUDIO R IN*
CYellow to VIDEO IN**
DTo S-VIDEO IN***
* Not required for watching still images only.
** Connect when your TV/VCR has only A/V input
connectors.
*** 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.
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.
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. 25, 28)
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. 25, 28)
●Indications other than date/time and time code
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
(墌pg. 25, 28)
NOTES:
●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power
supply instead of the battery pack. (墌pg. 7)
●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.
●If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded,
do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as
interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture.
●When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound
is not heard from the speaker.
Connections To A TV Or VCR
1234
TV
VCR
Audio/Video
cable
(provided)
To AV To S
S-Video cable
(optional)
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D.S.C. RECORDING
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. 6)
●Loading A Memory Card (墌pg. 10)
1Remove the lens cap.
2Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 12)
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. 25, 27.
5Press SNAPSHOT. The “O” indication appears
while the snapshot is being taken.
●Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no
frame.
●To delete unwanted still images, refer to “Deleting Files”
(墌pg. 22).
●When you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set
“BEEP” to “OFF”. (墌pg. 25, 27)
AImage Size
(墌pg. 28, 52)
BShooting Icon
(墌pg. 52)
CCard Icon (墌pg. 52)
DPicture Quality
(墌pg. 27, 52)
ERemaining Number Of Shots (墌pg. 52)
Approximate Number of Storable Images
* Optional
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)
Power Switch
Lock Button
VIDEO/MEMORY
SNAPSHOT
Monitor Opening
Button
Snapshot mode with no frame
There is the sound of a shutter
closing.
Image Size/Picture
Quality
SD Memory Card
8 MB* 16 MB* 32 MB* 64 MB*
640 x 480/FINE 45 95 205 405
640 x 480/
STANDARD 160 295 625 1215
1024 x 768/FINE 20 45 95 190
1024 x 768/
STANDARD 65 145 310 605
Image Size/Picture Quality MultiMediaCard
8 MB* 16 MB* 32 MB*
640 x 480/FINE 55 105 215
640 x 480/STANDARD 190 320 645
1024 x 768/FINE 24 48 100
1024 x 768/STANDARD 75 160 320
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Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory
card.
1Load a cassette. (墌pg. 10)
2Load a memory card. (墌pg. 10)
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. 25, 28)
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.
●The selected image is stored in the memory card.
NOTES:
●If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when a memory card is
not loaded, the message “COPYING FAILED” is displayed.
●If an image recorded on the tape using “WIDE MODE”
(墌pg. 26) is dubbed to a memory card, the WIDE mode
identifying signal is not dubbed with it.
●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. 16)
●Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape
To A Memory Card
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D.S.C. PLAYBACK
Images shot with the camcorder are automatically
numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory
card. You can view the stored images, one at a time,
much like flipping through a photo album.
1Load a memory card. (墌pg. 10)
2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
●A stored image is displayed.
4Press 3 to display the previous file. Press 5 to
display the next file.
●Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed file.
(墌pg. 21)
●You can also look for the desired file using Index Screen.
(See the right column)
●You can turn off the on-screen playback display. (墌pg. 21)
NOTES:
●Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a low-
numbered one, this will not overwrite an existing image,
because new images are automatically stored after the last-
recorded one.
●Images shot in a file size other than “640 x 480” and
“1024 x 768” with another devices will be displayed
thumbnail images. These thumbnail images cannot be
transferred to a PC.
●Images shot with devices (such as JVC GR-DVM70) that
are not compatible with DCF cannot be viewed with this
camcorder; “UNSUPPORTED FILE!” will be displayed.
Playback Zoom
Available only with the remote control (provided).
(墌pg. 16)
You can run through all the images stored in memory
card automatically.
1Perform steps 1–3 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 several different files stored in the memory
card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to
locate a particular file you want.
1Perform steps 1–3 in “Normal Playback Of Images”.
2Press INDEX. The Index
Screen appears.
3Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to move the frame to the
desired file.
●Press 3 to display the previous
page. Press 5 to display the
next page.
4Press the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel in. The selected file is
displayed.
●Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed file.
(墌pg. 21)
Normal Playback Of Images
Power Switch
Lock Button
8
INFO
4/9
5
3
VIDEO/
MEMORY
INDEX
MMENU/VOL.
Auto Playback Of Images
To display the next
image
To display the
previous image
Index Playback Of Files
100-0013 100-0014 100-0015
Auto Playback
Normal Playback
123
456
78 9
Selected file
Index number
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You can get the relevant file information by pressing the
INFO Button during normal playback or Index Playback.
FOLDER: Folder name (墌pg. 24)
FILE: File name (墌pg. 24)
DATE: Date the file was made
SIZE: Image size
QUALITY: Picture quality
PROTECT: When set to “ON”, the
file is protected from accidental
erasure. (墌pg. 22)
●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.
1Perform steps 1–3 in “Normal Playback Of Images”
(墌pg. 20).
2Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
3Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select “DISPLAY”,
and press it. The Sub Menu appears.
4Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select “OFF”, and
press it. The operation mode indicator, folder/file number
and battery indicator ( ) disappear.
●To display the indicators again, select “ON”.
Viewing File Information
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.
The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure
of files.
1Load a memory card. (墌pg. 10)
2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
●A stored file is displayed.
4Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
5Make sure “PROTECT” is
selected, and press the MMENU/
VOL. Wheel in. The Sub Menu
appears.
To protect the currently
displayed file
6Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “CURRENT”, and
press it. The PROTECT screen
appears.
7Press 3 or 5 to select the
desired file.
8Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “EXECUTE”, and
press it.
●To cancel protection, select
“RETURN”.
●Repeat steps 7 and 8 for all files
you want to protect.
To protect all files stored in the memory card
6Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select
“PROT.ALL”, and press it. The PROTECT screen
appears.
7Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select
“EXECUTE”, and press it.
●To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.
NOTES:
●If the “” mark appears, the currently displayed file is
protected.
●When the memory card is initialized 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 1–5 in
“Protecting Files”.
To remove protection from the currently displayed
file
6Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select
“CURRENT”, and press it. The PROTECT screen
appears.
7Press 3 or 5 to select the desired file.
8Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select
“EXECUTE”, and press it.
●To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
●Repeat steps 7 and 8 for all files you want to remove
protection.
To remove protection from all files stored in the
memory card
6Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select
“CANC.ALL”, and press it. The PROTECT screen
appears.
7Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select
“EXECUTE”, and press it.
●To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time
or all at once.
1Load a memory card. (墌pg. 10)
2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
●A stored file is displayed.
4Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
5Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select “DELETE”,
and press it. The Sub Menu appears.
To delete the currently displayed file
6Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “CURRENT”, and
press it. The DELETE screen
appears.
7Press 3 or 5 to select the
desired file.
8Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “EXECUTE”, and
press it.
●To cancel deletion, select
“RETURN”.
●Repeat steps 7 and 8 for all files
you want to delete.
NOTE:
If the “” mark appears, the selected file is protected and
cannot be deleted.
Protecting Files
MENU
DISPLAY
BR I HT
END
G
PROTECT
DELETE
DPOF
NO . RES ET
FORMAT
PROTECT
M
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NU
RENT
PROT.ALL
CANC.ALL
RETURN
CUR
ROTECTP
RETURN
PROTECTED
Deleting Files
Power Switch
Lock Button
3
VIDEO/MEMORY
5
MMENU/VOL.
DELETE
M
E
NU
RENT
ALL
RETURN
CUR
ELETED
EXECUTE
DELETE?
RETURN
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To delete all files stored in the memory card
6Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select “ALL”, and
press it. The DELETE screen appears.
7Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select
“EXECUTE”, and press it.
●To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.
NOTES:
●Protected files (墌pg. 22) 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,
initialize it. (墌pg. 24)
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. 19)
To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)
1Load a memory card. (墌pg. 10)
2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
●A stored file is displayed.
4Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
5Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel
to select “DPOF”, and press it. The
Sub Menu appears.
6Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel
to select “ALL 1”, and press it. The
DPOF screen appears.
7Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel
to select “EXECUTE”, and press it.
The normal playback screen
appears.
●To cancel selection, select
“RETURN”.
To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of
Prints
1Perform steps 1–5 in “To Print All Still Images (One
Print For Each)”.
2Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel
to select “CURRENT”, and press it.
The DPOF screen appears.
3Press 3 or 5 to select the
desired file.
4Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel
to select the number indication (00), and press it.
5Select the number of prints by
rotating the MMENU/VOL. Wheel
towards “+” to increase number, or
towards “–” to decrease the
number, and press it.
●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.
6Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel
to select “RETURN”, and press it.
The “SAVE?” appears.
●If you did not change any settings in
step 3 through 5, the Menu Screen
reappears.
7Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel
to select “EXECUTE” to save the setting you have just
made, and press it.
●To cancel selection, select “CANCEL”.
To Reset The Number Of Prints
1Perform steps 1–5 in “To Print All Still Images (One
Print For Each)”.
2Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select “RESET”,
and press it. The DPOF screen appears.
3Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select
“EXECUTE”, and press it. 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.
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)
DPOF
M
E
NU
RENT
ALL 1
RESET
CUR
RETURN
DPOF
EXECUTE
ALL1?
RETURN
RETURN
SHEETS
DPOF
00
SHEETS
DPOF
05
DPOF
EXECUTE
SAVE?
CANCE L
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By resetting the file name, a new folder will be made. The
new files you are going to make will be stored in the new
folder. It is convenient to separate the new files from
previously made files.
1Load a memory card. (墌pg. 10)
2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
●A stored file is displayed.
4Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
5Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select “NO.
RESET”, and press it. The NO. RESET screen appears.
6Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select
“EXECUTE”, and press it. The new folder (such as
“101JVCGR”) will be made and the file name of the next
shot starts from DVC00001.
Folder and File names
Each time shooting takes place, a file name is made
using a number which is larger by one than the largest
number of the file names which are in use. Even if you
delete an image or video clip file with a number in the
middle of range, the number will not be used for a new
shot; a gap will remain in the numerical sequence. If the
file name reaches DVC09999, a new folder (such as
“101JVCGR”) will be made and the file name will start
again from DVC00001.
You can initialize a memory card anytime.
After initializing, 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.
3Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 12)
4Press the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
5Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “FORMAT”, and
press it. The FORMAT screen
appears.
6Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “EXECUTE”, and
press it. The memory card is
initialized.
●When initialization is finished, “NO IMAGES STORED”
appears.
●To cancel initialization, select “RETURN”.
CAUTION:
Do not perform any other operation (such as turning off the
camcorder) during initialization. Also, be sure to use the
provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted
if the battery becomes exhausted during initialization. If the
memory card becomes corrupted initialize it.
Resetting The File Name Initializing A Memory Card
MENU
DISPLAY
BR I GHT
END
PROTECT
DELETE
DPOF
NO . RES ET
FORMAT
ORMA TF
EXECUTE
DATA?EX I ST I NG
ERASE AL L
RETURN
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MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-
screen menu system that simplifies many of the more
detailed camcorder settings. (墌pg. 26 –28)
1Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch and the Power
Switch as follows.
For 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. 20).
2Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 12)
3Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
4Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select the desired
function, and press it. The selected function menu
appears.
5Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected
function.
Menus without Sub Menus
vWIPE/FADER (墌pg. 30)
rPROGRAM AE (墌pg. 30)
pEXPOSURE (墌pg. 32)
uW. BALANCE (墌pg. 33)
1) Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select the desired
parameter.
●Example: rPROGRAM AE
Menu
2) Press the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel in. Selection is complete.
The Menu Screen returns.
●Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function
menus.
3) Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in again. The Menu
Screen closes.
Menus with Sub Menus
mCAMERA (墌pg. 26)
qMANUAL (墌pg. 26)
sSYSTEM (墌pg. 27)
nCAMERA DISPLAY
(墌pg. 27)
oDSC (墌pg. 27)
tVIDEO (墌pg. 28)
nVIDEO DISPLAY (墌pg. 28)
1) Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select the desired
function, and press it. The Sub
Menu appears.
●Example: mCAMERA Menu
2) Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select the desired
parameter.
3) Press the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel in. Selection is complete.
●Repeat the procedure if you wish
to set other function menus.
4) Press the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel in. The Menu Screen
returns.
●Repeat the procedure if you wish
to set other function menus.
5) Press the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel in again. The Menu
Screen closes.
Changing The Menu Settings
Power Switch
Lock Button
VIDEO/MEMORY
MMENU/VOL.
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Selected menu icon
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CAMERA
The “m” 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.
NOTES:
●Audio Dubbing (墌pg. 37) and Insert Editing (墌pg. 37) 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)
16X: When set to “16X” while using digital zoom, the
zoom magnification will reset to “16X” since digital zoom
will be disengaged.
[40X]*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally
processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible
from 16X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 40X
digital magnification.
700X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally
processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible
from 16X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 700X
digital magnification.
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to
“VIDEO”.
[FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame
PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode
FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame
For details on the procedure, refer to “Snapshot (For
Video Recording)” (墌pg. 31).
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
The “q” 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 stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is
excessive, or under the following conditions:
• When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.
• When shooting dark or dim subjects.
• When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.
• When shooting scenes with movement in various
directions.
• When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.
●Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on
a tripod.
●The “ ” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer
cannot be used.
[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON: Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in
focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there
is a distance more than 1 m (3.3 ft) to the subject, the
lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting.
When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as
possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm (2 ft).
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.
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
Recording Menus
REC MODE
SOUND MODE
ZOOM
SNAP MODE
[FULL] PIN-UP FRAME
GAIN UP
DIS
TELE MACRO
WIDE MODE
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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.
* 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.
SYSTEM
The “s” 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: Turns off sounds when performing any operations.
It also deactivates the shutter sound effect, however the
shutter sound is recorded onto the tape during Snapshot
for Video Recording (墌pg. 31).
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. 18, 31)
[MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when
any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter
sound effect. (墌pg. 18, 31)
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”.
[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 are effective only
for shooting except “BRIGHT”.
[ ] = Factory-preset
墌pg. 9, “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. (墌pg. 17, 34)
[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. 13)
墌pg. 8, “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. 18)
WIND CUT
BEEP
REMOTE
DEMO MODE
PRIORITY
CAM RESET
BRIGHT
ON SCREEN
DATE/TIME
TIME CODE
CLOCK ADJ.
QUALITY
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640 x 480 / [1024 x 768]
The Image Size mode can be selected to best match
your needs. (墌pg. 18)
NOTE:
The settings can be changed only when the VIDEO/
MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
[]: When Snapshot recording is performed with the
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to “VIDEO”, still images are
recorded only onto the tape.
/ : 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.
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 25, 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.
MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and
output in stereo on both “L” and “R” channels.
NOTES:
●You can also use AUDIO button on the provided remote
control (墌pg. 15) to change the output sound (without
having to access the Playback Menu).
●The “SOUND MODE” setting is available for both 12-bit and
16-bit sound. (In previous models’ functions, “12-bit” is
called “32 kHz” and “16-bit” is called “48 kHz”.)
●The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the
recording was made during fast-forward or rewind. During
playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left
corner.
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. 34, 35)
NOTE:
“REC MODE” can be set when the Power Switch is set to
“PLAY” or “M”.
[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. 19)
[OFF]: Disables audio/video signal input from the AV and
S-Video connectors. (墌pg. 34)
ON: Enables audio/video signal input from the AV and S-
Video connectors. (墌pg. 34)
SYSTEM
Each setting is linked with “s”, which appears when the
Power Switch is set to “M”. (墌pg. 25)
●The parameters are the same as in the description on
page 27.
[ ] = Factory-preset
VIDEO DISPLAY
The “n” (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective only for
video playback except “BRIGHT”.
●The parameters (except “OFF” in ON SCREEN settings)
are the same as in the description on page 27.
[ ] = Factory-preset
墌pg. 9, “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.
IMAGE SIZE
REC SELECT
Playback Menus
SOUND MODE
NARRATION
REC MODE [SP] /LP
COPY
S/AV INPUT
BEEP OFF /BEEP /[MELODY]
REMOTE OFF /[ON]
DEMO MODE OFF /[ON]
PRIORITY [LCD] /FINDER
CAM RESET EXECUTE /RETURN
BRIGHT
ON SCREEN OFF /[LCD] /LCD/TV
DATE/TIME [OFF] /AUTO /ON
TIME CODE [OFF] /ON
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING
White LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in
the dark place during video recording or D.S.C. shooting.
1Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the setting.
OFF: Turns off the light.
ON: The light is on always. ( appears.)
AUTO: The light turns on automatically when dark.
( appears.)
2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start video
recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a still image.
NOTES:
●Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to eyes.
●If the light does not reach the subject, the Night-Alive
function will be activated, and makes it possible to shoot
the subject brighter.
●There is a difference in the brightness of the images shot
between the centre area which is illuminated by the LED
Light and the surrounding areas (which will be darker).
●Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter speed when
the White LED Light setting is “ON”, they will appear slightly
blurred.
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” while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch.
2Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 12)
3Press NIGHT so that the Night-Alive 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-Alive
Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Alive indicator
disappears.
NOTES:
●During Night-Alive, the following functions or settings
cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out:
•Some modes of “Program AE With Special Effects”
(墌pg. 30).
•“GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu. (墌pg. 26)
•“DIS” in MANUAL Menu. (墌pg. 26)
●During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder
into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended.
White LED Light
Lock Button
SNAPSHOT
Power Switch
NIGHT
LIGHT
White LED Light
Recording Start/Stop
Button
Night Alive
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IMPORTANT:
Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes
of Program AE with special effects. (See the right column) If
an unusable Wipe/Fader Effect is selected, its indicator blinks
in blue or goes out.
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” while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch.
3Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 12)
4Set “v” to the desired mode. (墌pg. 25)
●The WIPE/FADER menu disappears and the effect is
reserved.
●The selected effect indicator appears.
5Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the
Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.
To deactivate the selected effect
Select “OFF” in step 4. The effect indicator disappears.
NOTE:
You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and
holding the Recording Start/Stop Button.
WIPE/FADER
OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)
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 color screen from a
black and white screen, or fade out from color 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 center of
a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or
comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the
center.
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 center of a
black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe out from
the top and bottom toward the center leaving a black
screen.
IMPORTANT:
Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be
used with certain Wipe/Fader effects. (See the left column) If
an unusable mode is selected, the indicator of Program AE
with Special Effects blinks or goes out.
1Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch.
2Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 12)
3Set “r” to the desired mode. (墌pg. 25)
●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 3. 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-Alive.
PROGRAM AE
OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)
SHUTTER 1/60: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/
60th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when
shooting a TV screen become narrower.
SHUTTER 1/100: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/
100th of a second. The flickering that occurs when
shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp
is reduced.
Wipe Or Fader Effects
Lock Button
VIDEO/MEMORY
SNAPSHOT Button
Power Switch
MMENU/VOL.
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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.
NOTE:
“SPOTLIGHT” has the same effect as –3 with the exposure
control. (墌pg. 32)
TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more
natural. White Balance (墌pg. 33) 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 (32 ft) to infinity. From less
than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.
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”.
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” while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch.
3Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 12)
4Set “SNAP MODE” to the desired mode.
(墌pg. 25, 26)
5Press 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.
NOTES:
●To remove the shutter sound, refer to “BEEP” on page 27.
●When “WIDE MODE” is set to “SQUEEZE ” (墌pg. 26),
the “O” indication blinks in blue and Snapshot recording
becomes impossible.
●If Program AE with special effects (墌pg. 30) is engaged,
certain modes of Program AE with special effects are
disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the
icon blinks.
●If SNAPSHOT is pressed when “DIS” is set to “ON”
(墌pg. 26), the Stabilizer will be disabled.
●During playback as well, all snapshot modes are available
when “COPY” is set to “OFF” in VIDEO Menu.
(墌pg. 28) However, the shutter sound is not heard.
●During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the
viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is no
effect in the recorded image.
●When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the shutter
sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded
onto the tape.
Motor Drive Mode
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 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. 28)
The camcorder’s Full Range AF
system offers continuous shooting
ability from close-up (as close as
approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to
infinity.
However, correct focus may not be
obtainable in the situations listed
below (in these cases perform
“Manual Focus”):
●When two subjects overlap in the
same scene.
●When illumination is low.*
●When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness
and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall, or a clear,
blue sky.*
●When a dark object is barely visible in the 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
NOTES:
●If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not
possible. Keep the lens clean. (墌pg. 48) When
condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to
dry naturally.
●When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first.
(墌pg. 12) 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. 26)
Snapshot (For Video Recording)
Auto Focus
Focus detection zone
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NOTE:
If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have
performed “Viewfinder Adjustment” (墌pg. 9).
1Set the Power Switch to “M”
while pressing down the Lock
Button located on the switch.
2Press FOCUS. The manual
focus indicator appears.
3To focus on a further subject,
rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel
towards “+”. The “” indicator
appears and blinks.
To focus on a nearer subject,
rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel
towards “–”. The “” indicator
appears and blinks.
To reset to Auto Focus
Press FOCUS twice or set the
Power Switch to “A”.
If FOCUS is pressed once, the
camcorder will enter the focus
adjustment mode again.
NOTES:
●Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position
when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in on a
subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images
cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth-
of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.
●When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or
closer, “” or “” will blink.
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” while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch.
2Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 12)
3Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
4Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select
“p(EXPOSURE)”, and press it.
5Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select “MANUAL”,
and press it.
●The exposure control indicator appears.
6To brighten the image, rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel towards “+”. To darken the image, rotate the
MMENU/VOL. Wheel towards “–”. (maximum ±6)
●+3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight
compensation. (墌pg. 33)
●–3 exposure has the same effect as when “r” is set to
“SPOTLIGHT”. (墌pg. 31)
7Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. Exposure
adjustment is complete.
To return to automatic exposure control
Select “AUTO” in step 5. 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. 30), or with the backlight compensation. (墌pg. 33)
●If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in
brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”. (墌pg. 25, 26)
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.
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even
when the subject moves away from you, the image will
not darken or brighten.
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 5 in
“Exposure Control” (墌pg. 32).
6Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor
or the viewfinder, then press and hold the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator
and the “” indication appear.
7Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel
in. The “” indication changes to
“” and the iris is locked.
To return to automatic iris
control
Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel
to select “AUTO”, then press it in
step 5. Or, set the Power Switch to
“A”.
●The exposure control indicator and “” disappear.
Manual Focus
Exposure Control
Power Switch
SNAPSHOT
Lock Button
FOCUS
MMENU/VOL.
Manual focus indicator
While focusing on a
further subject
Manual focus indicator
While focusing on a
nearer subject
Iris Lock
3
Iris Lock Indicator
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To lock the exposure control and the iris
After step 5 of “Exposure Control”, adjust the exposure
by rotating the MMENU/VOL. Wheel. Then lock the iris in
steps 6 and 7 of “Iris Lock”. For automatic locking, rotate
the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select “AUTO”, then press it
in step 5. The exposure control and the iris become
automatic.
Backlight compensation
brightens the subject quickly.
Press BACKLIGHT. The
indicator is displayed and the
subject is brightened. If
pressed again,
disappears and the
brightness returns to the
previous level.
●Using the BACKLIGHT
Button may cause the light around the subject to become
too bright and the subject to become white.
●Backlight compensations is also available when the Power
Switch is set to “A”.
The white balance that refers to the correctness of color
reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance
is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced.
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.
However, more advanced camcorder operators control
this function manually to achieve a more professional
color/tint reproduction.
To change the setting
Set “u” to the desired mode. (墌pg. 25)
●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. 25)
Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.
NOTE:
White balance cannot be used when “r” is set to “SEPIA” or
“MONOTONE”. (墌pg. 31)
Adjust the white balance
manually when shooting
under various types of
lighting.
1Set the Power Switch to
“M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on
the switch.
2Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 12)
3Set “u” to “MWB”. (墌pg. 25)
●The indication blinks slowly.
4Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the
subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the
white paper fills the screen.
5Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in until begins
blinking rapidly.
●When the setting is completed, resumes normal
blinking.
6Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in twice. The Menu
Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator
is displayed.
NOTES:
●In step 4, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In
such a case, adjust focus manually. (墌pg. 32)
●A subject can be shot under various types of lighting
conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.).
Because the color temperature is different depending on
the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the
white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural
result.
●Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is
retained even if the power is turned off or the battery
removed.
Backlight Compensation
White Balance Adjustment
BACKLIGHT Button
Manual White Balance Adjustment
White paper
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AWhite to AUDIO L IN or OUT
BRed to AUDIO R IN or OUT
CYellow to VIDEO IN or OUT
DTo S-VIDEO IN or OUT*
* 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.
To use this camcorder as a player
1Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and
the VCR. Also refer to page 17.
2Set the camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
“VIDEO”.
3Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
4Turn on the VCR’s power.
5Insert the source cassette in the camcorder.
6Insert the recording cassette in the VCR.
7Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.
●Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR.
8Press 4/9 on the camcorder to start playback of the
source tape.
9At the point you want to start dubbing, engage the
VCR’s Record mode.
10 To pause dubbing, engage the VCR’s Record-
Pause mode and press 4/9 on the camcorder.
11 Repeat steps 8–10 for additional editing. Stop the
VCR and camcorder.
NOTES:
●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power
supply instead of the battery pack. (墌pg. 7)
●As the camcorder starts to play your footage, it will appear
on your TV. This will confirm the connections and the AUX
channel for dubbing purposes.
●Before you start dubbing, make sure that the indications do
not appear on the connected TV. If they do, they are being
recorded onto the new tape.
To choose whether or not the following displays appear
on the connected TV
•Date/time
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.
(墌pg. 25, 28) 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. 25, 28)
•Indications other than date/time and time code
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
(墌pg. 25, 28)
To use this camcorder as a recorder
1) Perform steps 1 to 3 in “To use this camcorder as a
player”.
2) Set “S/AV INPUT” to “ON”. (墌pg. 25, 28)
3) Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (墌pg. 25, 26)
4) Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.
5) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage the
Record-Pause mode. The “” indication appears
on the screen.
6) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording. The T indication rotates.
7) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop
recording. The T indication stops rotating.
NOTES:
●After dubbing, set “S/AV INPUT” back to “OFF”.
●Analog 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
1234
TV
VCR
Audio/Video
cable
(provided)
To AV To S
S-Video cable
(optional)
A/V
.
IN
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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.
3Set this camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
“VIDEO”.
4Set this camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
5Turn on the video unit’s power.
6Insert the source cassette in this camcorder.
7Insert the recording cassette in the video unit.
8Press 4/9 on this camcorder to start playback of the
source cassette.
9At the point you want to start dubbing, engage the
video unit’s Record mode.
10 To pause dubbing, engage the video unit’s Record-
Pause mode and press 4/9 on this camcorder.
11 Repeat steps 8–10 for additional editing. Stop the
video unit and camcorder.
NOTES:
●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power
supply instead of the battery pack. (墌pg. 7)
●If the remote control is used when both the player and
recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the
same operation. To prevent this from happening, press the
buttons on both units.
●If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the
player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an
unusual image is not dubbed.
●Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,
sometimes the image may not appear in step 9. If this
occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.
●If “Playback Zoom” (墌pg. 16) or “Playback Special Effects”
(墌pg. 16) 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
1) Perform steps 1 to 4 in “To use this camcorder as a
player”.
2) Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (墌pg. 25, 26)
3) Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.
4) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage the
Record-Pause mode.
●The “” indication appears on the screen.
5) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording. The T indication rotates.
6) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop
recording. The T indication stops rotating.
NOTES:
●If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor, set “S/AV
INPUT” to “OFF”. (墌pg. 25, 28)
●Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded
on the original tape, regardless of the current “SOUND
MODE” setting. (墌pg. 26)
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.
●Capture still/moving images in real-time.
●Use this camcorder as a WebCam.
[B] Using DV cable
It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC
with a DV connector by using the provided software,
software equipped with the PC or commercially available
software.
NOTES:
●Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB
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. 7)
●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
[A] Using USB cable
To USB
PC
PC with DV
connector
USB cable
(provided)
To DV IN/OUT
[B] Using DV cable
To USB
connector
To DV
connector
Core filter
Core filter
DV cable (optional)
OR
“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 customized only when recorded
in the 12-bit and SP modes. (墌pg. 26)
●Use the provided remote control.
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 PAUSE (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 dubbed sound during playback
Set “NARRATION” to “ON” or “MIX”. (墌pg. 25, 28)
NOTES:
●Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing.
●When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-bit, the
old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.
●If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound may
be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas.
●If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move the
camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn down
the TV’s volume.
●If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in mid-recording and
then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective from
the point where 16-bit recording began.
●During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes
recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded in 16-bit audio
or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops.
●To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television,
make connections. (墌pg. 17)
●To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to
the camcorder’s AV connector, first set “S/AV INPUT” to
“ON” in VIDEO Menu. (墌pg. 25, 28)
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.
NOTES:
●Before performing the following steps, make sure that
“TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (墌pg. 25, 28)
●Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP
mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
●To perform Insert Editing while watching in the television,
make connections. (墌pg. 17)
1Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and
press PAUS E (9). Confirm the time code at this point.
(墌pg. 13)
2Press REW (
3
) until the Edit-In point is located,
then press PAUSE (9).
3Press and hold INSERT (I) on the remote control,
then press PAUSE (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. 30) 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. 43)
Audio Dubbing
T
W
PAUSE
PLAY
A.DUB
STOP
REW
INSERT
START/
STOP
Speaker
Stereo Microphone
Insert Editing
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Power (pg. 6)
●Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C
and 35°C (50°F and 95°F). 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) is
the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment
is too cold, charging may be incomplete.
●Charging time is based on room temperature of 20°C
(68°F).
●Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.
●Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature
and the status of the battery pack.
●To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC
Adapter near a radio.
●Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it
becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-
ventilated areas.
●The following operation stops charging:
•Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”, “A” or “M”.
•Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
•Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.
•Detach the battery from the camcorder.
●Using the optional AA-V40U AC Power Adapter/Charger,
you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery pack
without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as an
AC Adapter.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette (pg. 10)
●It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do
not apply force.
●If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not
open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the
cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off
then on again.
●If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder
cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later,
insert it again.
●When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place
to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening
the cassette holder cover.
●Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette
holder recedes may cause damage to the camcorder.
●Even when the camcorder is switched off, a cassette can
be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is closed
with the camcorder switched off, however, it may not
recede. It is recommended to turn the power on before
loading or unloading.
●When resuming recording, once you open the cassette
holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or
a previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded over)
regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not.
See “Recording From The Middle Of A Tape” (墌pg. 13).
VIDEO RECORDING (pg. 11)
●When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight,
the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use
the viewfinder instead.
●The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power
supply is attached.
●There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder
cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force.
●Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before
closing the cassette holder cover.
●When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may
take a few seconds before actual recording starts. The “T”
indicator starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts
recording.
●The time required to calculate and display the remaining
tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary
according to the type of tape used.
●“TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and
the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5
minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette at its
end is loaded.
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VIDEO PLAYBACK (pg. 14)
●Clean the video heads using an optional dry cleaning
cassette when:
•No picture during playback.
•Blocks of noise appear during playback.
For details, 墌pg. 46.
●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”.
●You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor
with it flipped over and pushed against the camcorder body.
●LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:
•When power is supplied from a battery: the “”
battery indicator is displayed. (墌pg. 43)
•When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the “”
battery indicator does not appear.
●When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound
is not heard from the speaker.
D.S.C. RECORDING (pg. 18)
●Even if “DIS” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 26), the Stabilizer will be
disabled.
●If Program AE with special effects (墌pg. 30) is engaged,
certain modes of Program AE with special effects are
disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the
icon blinks.
●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.
●The Motor Drive mode (墌pg. 31) is disabled when the
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
●When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the shutter
sound is not heard from the speaker.
●Still images taken are compliant to DCF (Design rule for
Camera File system). They do not have any compatibility
with devices which are not compliant to DCF.
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If the problem still exists after following the steps below,
please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Power
●The power is not connected properly.
HConnect the AC Adapter securely. (墌pg. 7)
●The battery is dead.
HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged one.
(墌pg. 6, 7)
●The LCD monitor is not open fully or the viewfinder is not
pulled out when recording.
HOpen the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder.
●If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the
camcorder’s power shuts off automatically.
Then, the POWER/CHARGE lamp will blink to indicate for
charging if the battery pack is attached to the camcorder
and its power is supplied from the AC Adapter.
HPush back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and
re-open the LCD monitor to return to the Record-Standby
mode.
Video and D.S.C. Recording
●The Power Switch is set to “PLAY” or “OFF”.
HSet the Power Switch to “A” or “M”. (墌pg. 11, 18)
— For Video Recording —
●The tape’s erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
HSet the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC”. (墌pg. 10)
●The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
●“TAPE END” appears.
HReplace with new cassette. (墌pg. 10)
●The cassette holder cover is open.
HClose the cassette holder cover.
— For D.S.C. Recording —
●The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
●This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is not a
malfunction.
●This is not a malfunction.
●“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”.
HSet “DATE/TIME” to “ON”. (墌pg. 25, 27)
●This is normal.
●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. 25 – 31)
●16X optical zoom is selected.
HSet “ZOOM” to “40X” or “700X”. (墌pg. 26)
●The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
●White spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may
appear on the LCD monitor. This may occur when the
Night-Alive function is activated during recording and is not
a malfunction.
Video and D.S.C. Playback
●The Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”.
HSet the Power Switch to “PLAY”. (墌pg. 14)
●VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
●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. 17)
●The cassette holder cover is open.
HClose the cassette holder cover. (墌pg. 10)
HClean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette.
(墌pg. 46)
●The Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”.
HSet the Power Switch to “PLAY”. (墌pg. 20)
●The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
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.
The POWER/CHARGE lamp blinks in the Record-
Standby mode.
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.
During recording, sound cannot be heard.
The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.
Digital Zoom does not work.
Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD
monitor.
Play, Rewind and Fast-Forward functions do 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.
A memory card cannot be played back.
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Advanced features
●Focus is set to the Manual mode.
HSet Focus to the Auto mode. (墌pg. 31)
●The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.
HClean the lens and check the focus again. (墌pg. 48)
●The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast
was low.
●The Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) is selected.
HDisengage the Squeeze (SQUEEZE) mode. (墌pg. 25, 26)
●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. 18, 31)
●The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is
activated.
HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone
(MONOTONE). (墌pg. 25, 31)
●Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.
HPress BACKLIGHT. (墌pg. 33)
●The subject is too bright.
HSet “r” to “SPOTLIGHT”. (墌pg. 31)
●The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is
activated.
HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE)
mode before setting White Balance. (墌pg. 31)
●The Power Switch is set to “A”.
HSet the Power Switch to “M”. (墌pg. 8)
●The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is
activated.
HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone
(MONOTONE). (墌pg. 25, 31)
●The Power Switch is set to “A”.
HSet the Power Switch to “M”. (墌pg. 8)
●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. 25, 26)
Other problems
●The temperature of the battery is extremely high/low.
●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 (50°F to 95°F).
(墌pg. 45)
●The date/time is not set.
HSet the date/time. (墌pg. 8)
●The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set
date/time has been erased.
HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.
●The camcorder is not getting power, or some other
malfunction exists.
HTurn the camcorder’s power off and on again. (墌pg. 8)
●The Power Switch is set to “A”.
HSet the Power Switch to “M”. (墌pg. 8)
●Files stored in the memory card are protected.
HRemove protection from the files stored in the memory
card and delete them. (墌pg. 22)
●This is not a malfunction.
HBy recording with “DIS” activated (墌pg. 25, 26) 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.
●The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to
become hot.
HClose the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch
to “OFF”, and let the unit cool down.
The focus does not adjust automatically.
Snapshot mode cannot be used.
The color 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.
Wipe/Fader effects do not work.
The Black & White Fader does not work.
Program AE with special effects does not work.
The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow.
The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does
not light.
“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.
There is no picture.
Some functions are not available using the
MENU/VOL. Wheel.
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.
The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.
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●In places subject to low temperature, images become dark
due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. When this
happens, the displayed colors differ from those that are
actually recorded. This is not a defect of the camcorder.
HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor.
(墌pg. 9, 12)
●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 during recording or
playback. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is
not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than
99.99 %)
●This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD
monitor is pressed.
●The battery’s charge is low.
HInstall a fully charged battery. (墌pg. 6, 7)
HPush in the memory card a few more times. (墌pg. 10)
●The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is set to
“FINDER”.
HPush the viewfinder back in or set “PRIORITY” to “LCD”.
(墌pg. 12, 25, 27)
●The LCD monitor’s brightness setting is too dark.
HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. (墌pg. 9)
HIf the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open the
monitor fully. (墌pg. 12)
●The speaker volume is too great.
HTurn the speaker volume down. (墌pg. 14)
HWipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can
cause damage. (墌pg. 48) To clean the viewfinder, please
consult your nearest JVC dealer.
●“TIME CODE” is set to “OFF”.
HSet “TIME CODE” to “ON”. (墌pg. 25, 27, 28)
●A malfunction of some kind has occured. In this case the
camcorder’s functions become unusable.
H墌pg. 44.
●A malfunction of some kind has occured. In this case the
camcorder’s functions become unusable.
H墌pg. 44.
●“REMOTE” is set to “OFF”.
HSet “REMOTE” to “ON”. (墌pg. 25, 27)
●The remote control does not point at the remote sensor.
HPoint at the remote sensor. (墌pg. 15)
●The remote control batteries are exhausted.
HReplace the batteries with fresh ones. (墌pg. 15)
Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish.
Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder.
The indicators and the image color on the LCD
monitor are not clear.
The cassette will not load properly.
The memory card cannot be removed from the
camcorder.
Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.
Images on the LCD monitor are jittery.
The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens have
become dirty (ex. fingerprints).
Time code does not appear.
An error indication (E01, E02 or E06) appears.
An error indication (E03 or E04) 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. 10)
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. 8)
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording.
Use an optional cleaning cassette. (墌pg. 46)
Appears if condensation occurs. (The two indications
above swiches alternately every 3 seconds.) 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. (墌pg. 38)
●Appears when the date/time is not set. (墌pg. 8)
●Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is
discharged and the previously set date/time is erased.
(墌pg. 8)
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens
cap is attached.
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion
of a tape. (墌pg. 37)
●Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape
recorded in the LP mode. (墌pg. 37)
●Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape
recorded in 16-bit audio. (墌pg. 37)
●Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is pressed
when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
(墌pg. 37)
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion
of a tape. (墌pg. 37)
●Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape
recorded in the LP mode. (墌pg. 37)
●Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control is
pressed when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
(墌pg. 37)
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):
•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. 19)
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 initialized.
Initialize the memory card. (墌pg. 24)
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 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 when the camcorder does not recognize 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.
The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type
of malfunction has occured. When an error indication
appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove
the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for
the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume
using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult
your nearest JVC dealer.
The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of
malfunction has occured. 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.
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
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CAUTIONS
When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the
USA
The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER
In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC wall
outlet other than American National Standard C73 series
type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as
shown.
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
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 (140°F), as this may cause the battery to overheat,
explode or catch fire.
...use only specified chargers.
●To prevent damage and prolong service life…
...do not subject to unnecessary shock.
...charge in an environment where temperatures are within
the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical
reaction type battery —cooler temperatures impede
chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent
complete charging.
...store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high
temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten
service life.
...fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6
months when storing the battery pack over a long period
time.
...remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as
some machines use current even when switched off.
NOTES:
●It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging,
or after use.
Temperature Range Specifications
Charging: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Operation: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage: –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
●The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.
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, initialization, 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).
Plug adapter
Terminals
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LCD Monitor
●To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT…
...push it strongly or apply any shocks.
...place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom.
●To prolong service life…
...avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
●Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD
monitor use. These are not malfunctions…
...While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD
monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up.
...If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around
the LCD monitor becomes hot.
Main Unit
●For safety, DO NOT…
...open the camcorder’s chassis.
...disassemble or modify the unit.
...short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away
from metallic objects when not in use.
...allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the
unit.
...remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply
while the power is on.
...leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not
in use.
●Avoid using the unit…
...in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
...in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking
stove.
...in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.
...near a television set.
...near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric
fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).
...in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C or 104°F) or
extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F) temperatures.
●DO NOT leave the unit…
...in places of over 50°C (122°F).
...in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or
extremely high (above 80%).
...in direct sunlight.
...in a closed car in summer.
...near a heater.
●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, the Head Clog Warning indicator “”
appears.
...Recording cannot be performed properly.
In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and
play back. If the cassette is used more than once
consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After
the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops
automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassette’s
instructions.
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist,
consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and
video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. In
order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check-
ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1,000
hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your nearest
JVC dealer.
How To Handle A CD-ROM
●Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite
to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker
on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets
dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center
hole.
●Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.
●Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.
●Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid
environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.
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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.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : GR-D71U
Trade Name : JVC
Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP.
Address : 1700 Valley Road Wayne,
N. J. 07470
Telephone Number : 973-317–5000
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Change or modifications not approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment. This equipment
has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV
technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à
la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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USER MAINTENANCE
1Turn off the camcorder.
2Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the
arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it
locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. Remove
the cassette.
3Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.
●Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before
closing the cassette holder cover.
4Slide BATT.RELEASE 1 and remove the battery pack
2 3.
1To 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.
2Press the Monitor Opening Button and open the LCD
monitor. Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to
damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.
3To 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.
After Use
Cassette holder
Remove.
OPEN/EJECT
PUSH HERE
BATT.RELEASE
Cassette holder
cover
Cleaning The Camcorder
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SPECIFICATIONS
Camcorder
Power supply
DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter)
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)
Power consumption
Approx. 3.3 W (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on)
Approx. 4.6 W (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off)
Approx. 8.6 W (Maximum)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
71 mm x 91 mm x 118 mm
(2-13/16" x 3-5/8" x 4-11/16") (with the LCD monitor
closed and the viewfinder pushed back in)
Weight
Approx. 500 g (1.1 lbs)
(without cassette and battery)
Approx. 590 g (1.3 lbs)
(incl. cassette and battery)
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity
35% to 80%
Storage temperature
–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
Pickup
1/6" CCD
Lens
F 1.6, f = 2.7 mm to 43.2 mm, 16:1 power zoom lens
Filter diameter
ø30.5 mm
LCD monitor
2.37" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix
system
Viewfinder
Electronic viewfinder with 0.24" color LCD
Speaker
Monaural
White LED Light
Effective distance: 1.5 m
Format
DV format (SD mode)
Signal format
NTSC standard
Recording/Playback format
Video: Digital component recording
Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit),
48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit)
Cassette
Mini DV cassette
Tape speed
SP: 18.8 mm/s, LP: 12.5 mm/s
Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette)
SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.
Storage media
SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
Compression system
Still image: JPEG (compatible)
File size
Still image:
2 modes (1024 x 768 pixels/640 x 480 pixels)
Picture quality
2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)
Approximate number of storable images
墌pg. 18
S
S-Video input:
Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
S-Video output:
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
AV
Video input: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
Audio input: 300 mV (rms), 50 kΩ, analog, stereo
Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog, stereo
DV
Input/output: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant
USB
5-pin
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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Controls
aMenu Wheel [MMENU/VOL.] (墌pg. 25)
Speaker Volume Control [MMENU/VOL.] (墌pg. 14)
bSnapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (墌pg. 18, 31)
cPower Zoom Lever [T/W] (墌pg. 12)
dManual Focus Button [FOCUS] (墌pg. 32)
Blank Search Button [BLANK SRCH] (墌pg. 14)
eDiopter Adjustment Control (墌pg. 9)
fRecording Start/Stop Button (墌pg. 11)
gPower Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] (墌pg. 8)
hLock Button (墌pg. 8)
iStop Button [8] (墌pg. 14)
jRewind Button [
3
] (墌pg. 14)
Night Button [NIGHT] (墌pg. 29)
kPlay/Pause Button [4/9] (墌pg. 14)
lFast-Forward Button [
5
] (墌pg. 14)
Backlight Compensation Button [BACKLIGHT]
(墌pg. 33)
mIndex Button [INDEX] (墌pg. 20)
nVIDEO/MEMORY Switch (墌pg. 8)
oInformation Button [INFO] (墌pg. 21)
pBattery Release Switch [BATT.RELEASE] (墌pg. 6)
qCassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]
(墌pg. 10)
rWhite LED Light Switch [LIGHT] (墌pg. 29)
sMonitor Opening Button (墌pg. 12)
For models without button, simply pull on bottom end
of LCD monitor to open.
Connectors
TS-Video Input/Output Connector [S-VIDEO]
(墌pg. 17, 34)
UUSB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector (墌pg. 36)
VDigital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.Link*)
(墌pg. 35, 36)
WAudio/Video Input/Output Connector [AV]
(墌pg. 17, 34)
XDC Input Connector [DC] (墌pg.6,7)
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification
and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products
compliant with the i.Link standard.
Indicators
CPOWER/CHARGE Lamp (墌pg.8,11)
Other Parts
aShoulder Strap Eyelet (墌pg. 5)
bBattery Pack Mount (墌pg. 7)
cGrip Strap (墌pg. 7)
dLCD Monitor (墌pg. 12, 13)
eSpeaker (墌pg. 14)
fStud Hole (墌pg. 9)
gTripod Mounting Socket (墌pg. 9)
hCard Cover [MEMORY CARD] (墌pg. 10)
iCassette Holder Cover (墌pg. 10)
jStereo Microphone (墌pg. 37)
kWhite LED Light (墌pg. 29)
lViewfinder (墌pg. 9)
mRemote Sensor (墌pg. 15)
nCamera Sensor
(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor necessary
for shooting is built-in here.)
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During Video Recording Only
aSelected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (墌pg. 30)
bTape Running Indicator (墌pg. 11)
(Rotates while tape is running.)
cSelected Wide Mode Indicator (墌pg. 26)
dRecording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (墌pg. 26)
eTape Remaining Time (墌pg. 12)
fREC: (Appears during recording.) (墌pg. 11)
PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby mode.)
(墌pg. 11)
gInsert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode (墌pg. 37)
hWind Cut Indicator (墌pg. 27)
iSound Mode Indicator (墌pg. 26)
(Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the
camcorder.)
jTime Code (墌pg. 27, 28)
kDigital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) (墌pg. 26)
During D.S.C. Recording Only
aImage Size: 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640 x 480)
(墌pg. 28)
bShooting Icon (墌pg. 18)
(Appears and blinks during shooting.)
cCard Icon (墌pg. 18)
: Appears during shooting.
: Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded.
dPicture Quality: (FINE) and (STANDARD) (in
order of quality) (墌pg. 27)
eRemaining Number Of Shot (墌pg. 18)
(Displays the approximate remaining number of shots
that can be stored during D.S.C. recording. The
number increases or decreases depending on the
Picture Quality/Image Size, etc.)
During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording
aOperation Mode (墌pg. 8)
b: Night-Alive Indicator (墌pg. 29)
(Appears when Night-Alive is engaged.)
: Gain Up Mode (墌pg. 26)
(Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO” and the
shutter speed is automatically adjusted.)
cWhite LED Light Indicator (墌pg. 29)
dWhite Balance Indicator (墌pg. 33)
e: Backlight Compensation Indicator (墌pg. 33)
±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (墌pg. 32)
fSelected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator
(墌pg. 30)
gIris Lock Indicator (墌pg. 32)
hApproximate Zoom Ratio (墌pg. 12)
(Appears during zooming.)
iZoom Indicator (墌pg. 12)
(Appears during zooming.)
(The level indicator g moves.)
jO: (Appears when taking Snapshot.) (墌pg. 31)
kBRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/
Viewfinder) (墌pg. 9)
(The level indicator g moves.)
lBattery Indicator (墌pg. 43)
mDate/Time (墌pg. 8)
nManual Focus Adjustment Indicator (墌pg. 32)
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During Video Playback
aSound Mode Indicator (墌pg. 28)
bBlank Search Indicator (墌pg. 14)
cTape Speed (墌pg. 26)
dU : Playback
5
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search
3
: Rewind/Shuttle Search
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.)
eSound Input For Audio Dubbing (墌pg. 37)
fBattery Indicator (墌pg. 43)
gDate/Time (墌pg. 27, 28)
hVOLUME +, – : Volume Level Indicator (Speaker)
(墌pg. 14)
(The level indicator g moves.)
BRIGHT : Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/
Viewfinder) (墌pg. 9)
(The level indicator g moves.)
iTime Code (墌pg. 27, 28)
During D.S.C. Playback
aOperation Mode Indicator (墌pg. 21)
bFolder/File Number (墌pg. 21)
cBattery Indicator (墌pg. 43)
dBrightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
(墌pg. 9)
(The level indicator g moves.)
1
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2
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A
AC Adapter ................................................................6, 7
Audio Dubbing .............................................................37
Auto Focus ...................................................................31
Auto Playback Of Images ............................................20
Auto Shut Off .........................................................11, 39
B
Backlight Compensation ..............................................33
Battery Pack .........................................................6, 7, 45
Beep (BEEP) ................................................................27
Blank search ................................................................14
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display (BRIGHT) .........9
C
Changing The Menu Settings ......................................25
Charging The Battery Pack ............................................6
Cleaning The Camcorder .............................................48
Clock adjustment (CLOCK ADJ.) ...................................8
Connections
Charging ..................................................................6
Dubbing ...........................................................34, 35
To A PC .................................................................36
To A TV Or VCR ...................................................17
D
Date/Time
Display (DATE/TIME) ......................................27, 28
Settings ...................................................................8
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) ............20, 39
Deleting Files (DELETE) ..............................................22
Demonstration Mode (DEMO MODE) ..........................27
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ..................................26
DPOF Setting (Digital Print Order Format) ..................23
Dubbing ............................................................19, 34, 35
Dubbing from tape to memory card .............................19
E
Erase Protection ..........................................................10
Exposure Control (EXPOSURE) ..................................32
F
Fade-In/Out ..................................................................30
Fast-Forward The Tape ...............................................14
Frame-By-Frame Playback ..........................................16
G
Gain Up (GAIN UP) ......................................................26
Grip Adjustment .............................................................7
I
Image Size (IMAGE SIZE) ...........................................28
Index Playback Of Files ...............................................20
Indications on the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ..................52
Initializing A Memory Card (FORMAT) ........................24
Insert Editing ................................................................37
Iris ................................................................................32
Iris Lock ........................................................................32
J
Journalistic Shooting ................................................... 13
L
Loading A Cassette ..................................................... 10
Loading A Memory Card ............................................. 10
M
Manual Focus .............................................................. 32
Memory Card ......................................................... 10, 45
Menu Screen
CAMERA .............................................................. 26
CAMERA DISPLAY .............................................. 27
D.S.C. Playback ........................................... 21 –24
DSC ...................................................................... 27
MANUAL ............................................................... 26
SYSTEM ......................................................... 27, 28
VIDEO .................................................................. 28
VIDEO DISPLAY .................................................. 28
Motor Drive Mode ........................................................ 31
MultiMediaCard ..................................................... 10, 45
N
Night-Alive ................................................................... 29
P
Picture Quality (QUALITY) .......................................... 27
Playback sound (SOUND MODE, NARRATION) ........ 28
Playback Special Effects ............................................. 16
Playback Zoom ............................................................ 16
Power Switch Position ................................................... 8
Priority Setting (PRIORITY) ......................................... 27
Program AE With Special Effects (PROGRAM AE)
Classic Film (CLASSIC FILM) .............................. 31
Monotone (MONOTONE) ..................................... 31
Sepia (SEPIA) ...................................................... 31
Shutter Speed (SHUTTER) .................................. 30
Snow (SNOW) ...................................................... 31
Sports (SPORTS) ................................................. 31
Spotlight (SPOTLIGHT) ........................................ 31
Strobe (STROBE) ................................................. 31
Twilight (TWILIGHT) ............................................. 31
Protecting Files (PROTECT) ....................................... 22
Provided Accessories .................................................... 5
R
Recording media selection (REC SELECT) ................ 28
Recording Mode (REC MODE) ............................. 26, 28
Recording Time
Tape ..................................................................... 10
Record-Standby .......................................................... 11
Remaining Power Level .............................................. 43
Remote control setting (REMOTE) .............................. 27
Resetting Menu Settings (CAM RESET) ..................... 27
Resetting The File Name ............................................. 24
Rewind The Tape ........................................................ 14
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S
SD Memory Card ...................................................10, 45
Self Recording .............................................................13
Shuttle Search .............................................................14
Slow-Motion Playback .................................................16
Snapshot ...............................................................18, 31
Snapshot Mode (SNAP MODE) ...................................26
Sound Mode (SOUND MODE) ..............................26, 28
Speaker Volume ..........................................................14
Specifications ...............................................................49
Still Playback ...............................................................14
S-Video/AV input (S/AV INPUT) ......................28, 34, 35
T
Telephoto setting (TELE MACRO) ..............................26
Time Code (TIME CODE) ......................................13, 27
Tripod Mounting .............................................................9
U
Unloading A Cassette ..................................................10
Unloading A Memory Card ..........................................10
V
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position .................................8
Viewfinder Adjustment ...................................................9
W
White Balance (W.BALANCE) .....................................33
White LED Light ...........................................................29
Wide Mode (WIDE MODE)
Cinema (CINEMA) ................................................26
Squeeze (SQUEEZE) ...........................................26
Wipe In/Out ..................................................................30
Z
Zooming (ZOOM) ...................................................12, 26
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