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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DV2000

GR-DV1800

GR-DV2000

GR-DV1800

INSTRUCTIONS

Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide

Web and answer our Consumer Survey

(in English only):

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

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 5

GETTING STARTED 6 – 15

RECORDING 16 – 37

Basic Recording For Video ........................ 16

Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera

(D.S.C.) ............................................ 19

Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. .......... 20

Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. ...... 22

PLAYBACK 38 – 51

Basic Playback For Video ......................... 38

Advanced Features For Video .................... 39

Basic Playback For D.S.C. ........................ 42

Advanced Features For D.S.C. ................... 44

CONNECTIONS 52 – 55

Basic Connections .................................. 52

Advanced Connections ............................ 54

DUBBING 56 – 60

Dubbing To A VCR ................................. 56

Dubbing From A VCR .............................. 57

Dubbing To A Video Unit

Equipped With A DV Connector ................ 58

Dubbing From A Video Unit

Equipped With A DV Connector ................ 59

Dubbing Images Recorded

On A Tape To A Memory Card ................. 60

USING THE REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT 61 – 72

Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame

Playback and Playback Zoom .................. 63

Playback Special Effects .......................... 64

Random Assemble Editing ........................ 65

For More Accurate Editing ........................ 69

Audio Dubbing ...................................... 71

Insert Editing ....................................... 72

TROUBLESHOOTING 73 – 79

USER MAINTENANCE 80

INDEX 81 – 88

Jack Box ............................................ 81

Controls, Connectors And Indicators ............ 82

Indications .......................................... 84

CAUTIONS 89 – 91

TERMS 92 – 93

SPECIFICATIONS 94 – 95

01 GR-DV2000/1800 EN Cover 01.1.11, 10:15 AM3

2 EN

This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type

colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback

with a television of a different standard. However, live

recording and LCD monitor/ viewfinder playback are

possible anywhere. Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/

V428U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided

multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate

conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate

different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

Using This Instruction Manual

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

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

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

It is recommended that you . . .

..... refer to the Index ( pgs. 81 – 88) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of

this product.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 89 through 91 before use.

NOTES:

●

The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution

are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

●

The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power

Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Dear Customer,

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

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

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a

shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides

to allow for ventilation (10 cm 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.)

Caution: (applies to Jack Box)

To reduce the risk of fire, do not remove

cover. No user-serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service person.

CAUTIONS:

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user

serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified

personnel.

When you are not using the AC Power Adapter/

Charger for a long period of time, it is recommended

that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.

If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in

your home or the cable is too short to reach a power

point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved

extension lead or consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical

approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the

fuse cover.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to

remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to

avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection

to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug

then follow the instructions given below:

DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal

coded E or Green.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance

with the following code:

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black

Brown to L (Live) or Red

If these colours do not correspond with the terminal

identifications of your plug, connect as follows:

Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured

black.

Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.

If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

IMPORTANT

(for owners in the U.K.)

EN3

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.)

Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into

the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead

to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is

also a risk of fire or electric shock.

CAUTION!

The following notes concern possible physical

damage to the camcorder and to the user.

When carrying, be sure to always securely attach

and use the provided shoulder strap. Carrying or

holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the

LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a

malfunction.

Take care not to get your finger caught in the

cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate

the camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to

this type of injury.

Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces.

It could tip over, causing serious damage to the

camcorder.

CAUTION!

Attaching the Jack Box to the camcorder with

cables (S-Video, Editing, DC, etc.) connected,

then leaving it on top of the TV is not

recommended, as tripping on the cables will

cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.

Attach only the optional JVC VL-V3U Video

Light, VL-F3U Video Flash or MZ-V3U Stereo

Zoom Microphone to the camcorder’s Info-Shoe.

SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE

OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical

equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections

between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in

any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for

unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure

that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped

people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road

safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will

cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the

manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

—NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case — this

could result in a fatal electrical shock;

—NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

4 EN

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

The provided lens hood helps block

out glare when shooting under

bright sunlight, the same way

professional photographers do.

Align the lens

hood with the

camcorder’s lens

and screw it in

clockwise.

Threading

How To Attach The Lens Hood

•Remote Control

Unit RM-V716U

•CD-ROM

The CD ROM contains

the following 5 software

programmes:

•USB Driver Soft

(for Windows®)

•USB Driver Soft

(for Macintosh®)

Presto!

•Mr. Photo

•PhotoAlbum

•ImageFolio

•AAA (R03) Battery x 2

(for remote control unit)

•Jack Box

CU-V504U

•Editing Cable

•Shoulder Strap

•S-Video Cable

•Lens Hood

(See below for

attachment)

•USB Cable

•AC Power Adapter/

Charger AA-V40EG

or AA-V40EK

•Battery Pack

BN-V408U

•DC Cord

•Audio/Video Cable

(ø3.5 mini-plug to

RCA plug)

•Cable Adapter

•Core Filter

(for an optional

external microphone)

•MultiMediaCard (8 MB)

(Already inserted in the

camcorder)

EN5

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is

set to “ON” (factory-preset).

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

no cassette is in the camcorder.

Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the

demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for

more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.

“DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power

is turned off.

To cancel Automatic Demonstration:

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

Button located on the switch and press the MENU wheel.

The Menu Screen appears.

2. Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ SYSTEM” and press

it. The SYSTEM Menu appears.

3. Rotate the MENU wheel to select “DEMO MODE” and

press it. The Sub Menu appears.

4. Rotate the MENU wheel to select “OFF” and press it.

5. Rotate the MENU wheel to select “

1

RETURN”, and press it

twice. The normal screen appears.

MODEDEMO –

ON

OFF

MENU Wheel

Sub Menu

How To Attach Core Filter

Attach the provided Core Filter to an optional external microphone. Core Filter reduces interference.

Release the

stoppers on both

ends of the Core

Filter.

Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx.

3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core

Filter. Wind the cable around the outside of the Core

Filter as shown in the illustration.

•Wind the cable so that it is not slack.

NOTE:

Take care not to damage the cable.

Close the Core Filter until it

clicks shut.

3 cm

Stopper

When connecting cables, attach the end with the Core Filter to the camcorder.

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GETTING STARTED

Power

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

choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use

provided power supply units with other equipment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

1

Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from

the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/

Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER

indicator lights.

2

Attach the battery pack with the mark aligned

with the corresponding marks on the AC Power

Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE indicator begins

blinking to indicate charging has started.

3

When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays

lit, charging is finished. Slide the battery and lift off.

Remember to unplug the AC Adapter/Charger’s

power cord from the AC outlet.

To AC outlet

CHARGE indicator

POWER

indicator DC OUT connector

AC Power

Adapter/

Charger

NOTES:

●

If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first.

●

Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C is the ideal temperature

range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete.

●

Charging times noted above 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 Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.

●

If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the

camcorder and charging stops.

●

Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to

use it only in well-ventilated areas.

●

When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE indicator may

not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger, 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.

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder

temperatures.

About Batteries

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

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

fire or explosion.

WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to

come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short

circuit and possibly start a fire.

The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large power

capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold tempera-

tures (below 10°C), its usage time becomes shorter and it

may cease to function. If this happens, place the battery

pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a

short time, then re-attach it to the camcorder. 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.)

Battery pack

BN-V408U

BN-V416U (optional)

BN-V428U (optional)

Fully charging time

approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

approx. 2 hrs.

approx. 3 hrs. 20 min.

Battery pack

BN-V408U,

BN-V416U or

BN-V428U

EN7

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To DC Input

connector

To AC

outlet

AC Power

Adapter/

Charger

DC cord

ATTENTION:

Before detaching the power source,

make sure that the camcorder’s power

is turned off. Failure to do so can result

in a camcorder malfunction.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

1

With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward,

push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack

mount 1.

2

Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place 2.

•If the battery pack is attached with its mark set

in the wrong direction, a malfunction may occur.

To Detach The Battery Pack . . .

.... slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding

down BATT. RELEASE to detach it.

Power

cord

Approximate recording time

BATT. RELEASE

Switch

NOTES:

●

Recording time is reduced significantly under the

following conditions:

•

Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.

•

The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.

•

The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

●

Before extended use, it is recommended that you

prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the

planned shooting time.

USING AC POWER

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

NOTES:

●

The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to

240 V.

●

For other notes,



pg. 6.

INFORMATION:

The extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed of

a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/Charger:

VU-V840 KIT : BN-V840U battery pack & AA-V15EG

or AA-V15EK AC Power Adapter/

Charger

VU-V856 KIT : BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80EG

or AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/

Charger

Read the kit's instruction manual before using.

Neither BN-V840U nor BN-V856U can be charged by

using the AC Power Adapter/Charger provided with

this camcorder. Use only the AA-V15EG or AA-V15EK

AC Power Adapter/Charger for BN-V840U battery

pack and only AA-V80EG or AA-V80EK AC Power

Adapter/Charger for BN-V856U battery pack .

Battery pack

BN-V408U

BN-V416U

(optional)

BN-V428U

(optional)

BN-V840U

(optional)

BN-V856U

(optional)

LCD monitor on/

Viewfinder off

1 hr. 5 min.

2 hrs. 10 min.

3 hrs. 50 min.

5 hrs. 20 min.

7 hrs. 30 min.

LCD monitor off/

Viewfinder on

1 hr. 15 min.

2 hrs. 30 min.

4 hrs. 20 min.

6 hrs. 10 min.

8 hrs. 40 min.

To DC OUT

connector Jack Box

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Grip Adjustment

1

Separate the Velcro strip.

2

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp

the grip.

3

Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily

operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and

Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Viewfinder Adjustment

1

Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch. Set the Shooting Mode Switch to any

position.

2

Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it

manually for best viewability.

3

Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly

focused.

Dioptre

Adjustment

Control

Power Switch

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

Shooting Mode

Switch

Shoulder Strap Attachment

1

Following the illustration, thread the strap

through the eyelet 1, then fold it back and

thread it through the buckle 2. Repeat the

procedure to attach the other end of the strap to

the other eyelet 3, making sure the strap is not

twisted.

CAUTION:

When using a tripod, be sure to open and

extend its legs fully to stabilise the

camcorder. To prevent damage to the unit

caused by falling over, do not use a small-

sized tripod.

Tripod Mounting

1

Align the screw and camera direction stud on

the tripod with the camera’s mounting socket

and stud hole. Then tighten the screw.

•Some tripods are not equipped with studs.

Power Zoom Lever

Recording

Start/Stop button

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

display can be turned on or off during playback

( pg. 39).

1

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch, and open the

LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned

on.

2

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

3

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ DISPLAY”.

Press it and the DISPLAY Menu appears.

4

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “CLOCK ADJ.”.

Press it and “day” is highlighted.

Rotate the MENU wheel to input the day. Press it.

Repeat to input the month, year, hour and minute.

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “

1

RETURN”, and

press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery

To store the date/time in memory, the clock’s rechargeable

lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder. While the

camcorder is connected to an AC outlet using the AC

Power Adapter/Charger, or while the battery pack attached

to the camcorder continues to supply power, the clock’s

rechargeable lithium battery is always charged. However,

if the camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months, the

clock’s lithium battery will become discharged and the

date/time stored in memory will be lost. When this occurs,

first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC

Power Adapter/Charger for over 24 hours to charge the

clock’s rechargeable lithium battery. Then perform the

date/time setting before using the camcorder.

Note that the camcorder can be used without setting the

date/time.

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 (day), the clock stops. When you finish

setting the minute and press the MENU wheel, the date

and time begin operation from the date and time you just

set.

Display

MENU Wheel

Power Switch

Lock Button

DISPLAY Menu

Power Lamp

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Loading/Unloading A Cassette

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

cassette.

1

Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the

arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it

locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.

•Do not touch internal components.

2

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

close the cassette holder.

•Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes

automatically. Wait until it recedes completely

before closing the cassette holder cover.

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

able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not

apply force. Replace the battery with a fully charged

one before continuing.

3

Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks

into place.

OPEN/EJECT Switch

Cassette holder

PUSH HERE

Cassette

holder cover

Make sure the

window side is

facing out.

Erase protection tab*

Tape Recording mode

SP LP

30 min. 30 min. 45 min.

60 min. 60 min. 90 min.

80 min. 80 min. 120 min.

Approximate recording time

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

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

●

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

minutes later, insert it again.

●

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

opening the cassette holder cover.

●

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

●

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

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

before loading or unloading.

●

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

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

came out or not. See page 21 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.

*

To Protect Valuable Recordings . . .

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

the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This

prevents the tape from being recorded over.

To record on this tape, slide the tab back to

“REC” before loading it.

Be sure to press only the section labeled “PUSH

HERE” to close the cassette holder; touching

other parts may cause your finger to get caught

in the cassette holder, resulting in injury or

product damage.

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

EN11

Memory card

Card Cover Loading A Memory Card

The provided MultiMediaCard is already inserted in the

camcorder when you receive the camcorder.

1

Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.

2

Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD).

3

Insert the memory card clipped edge first.

•Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the

label.

4

To close the card cover, push it until you hear a click.

To Unload A Memory Card . . .

.... in step 3 push the memory card, which then comes

out of the camcorder automatically. Pull it out and

close the card cover.

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.



pg. 47.

●

Even if a memory card is inserted in the camcorder, the

camcorder may not recognize it. In this case, remove the

memory card once and insert it again.

ATTENTION:

Do not insert/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.

Clipped edge

Label

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Operation Mode

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your

preference using the Power Switch and Shooting Mode

Switch.

When the Power Switch is set to “ ”, “ ”

appears. When set to “ ” or “ ”, there is

no indication.

To turn on the camcorder, first set the Power

Switch to any operation mode except “OFF”

while pressing down the Lock Button located

on the switch, then pull out the viewfinder

fully or open the LCD monitor fully.

Power Switch

Lock Button

Power lamp

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

Power Switch Position

(Manual):

Allows you to set various recording functions using

the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than

Full Auto recording, try this mode.

(Full Auto):

Allows you to record using NO special effects or

manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.

OFF:

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

:

Allows you to play back a recording on the tape, to

display an image stored in the memory card or to

transfer a still image recorded on the tape or in the

memory card to a computer.

Shooting Mode Switch Position

VIDEO:

•Allows you to record on a tape. Approx. 6 seconds

of a still image can be inserted between video

recordings ( pg. 18).

•Zoom magnification over 10X is available

( pg. 20, 27).

•Allows you to record video on a tape and store still

images in a memory card simultaneously ( pg. 24).

•Allows you to record moving images (successive

jitter-free still images) with superior quality on a tape

( pg. 22). The still images can also be processed

on a PC or printed out.

XGA/VGA:

•Allows you to record still images in a memory card

( pg. 14, 19).

•File size:1024 x 768 pixels (XGA) or

640 x 480 pixels (VGA)

UXGA:

•Allows you to record still images in a memory card

at high resolution ( pg. 14, 19). Suitable for

recording still images with superior quality.

•File size:1600 x 1200 pixels

No display :When set to “VIDEO”

XGA or VGA :When set to “XGA/VGA”

UXGA :When set to “UXGA”

Shooting Mode Switch

The following indications appear in the upper

left corner, depending on the Shooting Mode

Switch position.

EN13

REC MODE –SP

LP

Recording Mode Setting

Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference.

1

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch, and open the

LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned

on.

2

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

3

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ CAMERA” and

press it. The CAMERA Menu appears.

4

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “REC MODE” and

press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select “SP” or “LP”

by rotating the MENU wheel and press it. Rotate the

MENU wheel to select “

1

RETURN”, and press it

twice. The Menu Screen closes.

•Audio Dubbing ( pg. 71) and Insert Editing

( pg. 72) are impossible on a tape recorded in the

LP mode.

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

1.5 times the recording time.

NOTES:

●

If the recording mode is switched during recording, the

playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

●

It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode

on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.

●

During playback of a tape recorded on another

camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be

momentary pauses in the sound.

Display

Menu Screen

Sub Menu

MENU Wheel

Power Switch

Lock Button

Power Lamp

14 EN

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

TYQUAL I

UXGA

FINE

AUTO

GAXSIZE

–

–

–

NRETUR

Display

Menu Screen

MENU Wheel

Power Switch

Lock Button

Power Lamp

Picture Mode Setting

The Picture mode can be selected to best match your

needs.

1

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch, and open the

LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

The power lamp lights and the camcorder turns on.

2

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

3

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ DSC” and

press it. The DSC Menu appears.

4

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “QUALITY” and

press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the MENU

wheel to select the desired mode and press it.

If you are recording with the Shooting Mode Switch

(



pg. 12) set to “XGA/VGA” . . . go to step 5.

If you are recording with the Shooting Mode Switch

set to “UXGA” . . . go to step 6.

5

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “SIZE” and press it.

The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to

select “XGA” or “VGA”.

Go to step 7.

6

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “UXGA” and press

it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to

select the desired mode.

AUTO : or appears when the SNAPSHOT

button is pressed ( pg. 19).

Automatically processes the image

according to the DOUBLE or ENLARGE

methods described below, depending on

the shooting situation or subject.

DOUBLE : appears ( pg. 19).

Engages pixel-shift technology to double-

expose the image and generate a UXGA-

sized picture.

ENLARGE : appears ( pg. 19).

Digitally enlarges the image to UXGA

size.

7

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “RETURN”, and

press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

EN15

NOTES:

●

If the Shooting Mode Switch is set to “XGA/VGA” or

“UXGA” during video recording, the camcorder stops

video recording.

●

The camcorder automatically zooms out to less than 2X

when the Shooting Mode Switch is set to “UXGA”.

●

With images shot in the UXGA mode . . .

—the shutter speed is applicable only up to 1/500 in the

“SPORTS” mode (



pg. 35).

—Sepia and Monotone cannot be activated.

●

If “DOUBLE” is selected in the UXGA mode, images

may not be processed properly in the following

situations:

—when the subject has no contrast (difference in

brightness and darkness).

—when shooting in a dark place.

—when the subject contains identical patterns that are

regularly repeated.

—when shooting under a flickering light such as a

fluorescent light or candlelight.

—when the subject is moving rapidly.

—when there is excessive camera-shake.

●

If “AUTO” is selected in the UXGA mode, and any of

the shooting situations listed above are encountered, the

camcorder will automatically process the image using

the ENLARGE method.

STORAGE CAPACITY

The number of storable images depends on the selected

picture quality and size as well as the composition of the

subjects in the images.

Approximate number of storable images

(Optional 16 MB MultiMediaCard)

SIZE

UXGA (1600 x 1200)

XGA (1024 x 768)

VGA (640 x 480)

QUALITY

FINE

20

48

100

STANDARD

60

144

300

Approximate number of storable images

(Provided 8 MB MultiMediaCard)

SIZE

UXGA (1600 x 1200)

XGA (1024 x 768)

VGA (640 x 480)

QUALITY

FINE

10

24

50

STANDARD

30

72

150

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180°90°

25

min

90 min 89 min 3 min

2 min

1 min0 min

min

BR I GHT

RECORDING

Basic Recording For Video

Power lamp

Tally lamp

(lights while

recording is

in progress)

Lock Button

Recording Start/Stop Button

Tape remaining

time indicator

(Approximate)

(Now

calculating)

(Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking)

Display

MENU Wheel

To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

.... rotate the MENU wheel until the bright level indicator

on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is

reached.

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

finder.

Power Switch

PUSH OPEN Button

NOTE:

You should already have performed the procedures listed

below. If not, do so before continuing.

●

Power (



pg. 6)

●

Grip Adjustment (



pg. 8)

●

Viewfinder Adjustment (



pg. 8)

●

Load A Cassette (



pg. 10)

●

Recording Mode Setting (



pg. 13)

1

Set the Shooting Mode Switch to “VIDEO”, then set

the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Make sure “CAMERA MODE” is set to “VIDEO” in

the Menu Screen ( pg. 26, 27).

Shooting 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.

Shooting while using the LCD monitor:

Make sure

the viewfinder is pushed back in. Press PUSH OPEN

and open the LCD monitor fully. Tilt it upward/

downward for best viewability.

•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the

Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed.

2

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “ ”

appears while recording is in progress.

To Stop Recording . . .

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

re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

Shooting

Mode Switch

EN17

Self-Recording

JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING

In some situations, different shooting angles may provide

more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired

position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient

direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180°

upward).

INTERFACE SHOOTING

The person you shoot can view himself/herself in the LCD

monitor, and you can even shoot yourself while viewing

your own image in the LCD monitor.

Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180° so that it

faces forward. When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to

an angle of over approx. 105°, the monitor image is

inverted vertically. If the viewfinder is pulled out at that

time, it also switches on.

Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when self-

recording) and start recording.

During Interface Shooting, the monitor image and

indications do not appear inverted as they would when

viewing a mirror.

NOTES:

●

During Interface Shooting, the “Tape Running” indicator

and warning indications (



pg. 87, 88) are the only

ones that are shown; they appear reversed in the display

as they would when viewing a mirror, but are not

reversed in the recording.

●

The tape remaining indicator does not appear during

interface shooting. However, when the remaining time

reaches 2 minutes, the indicator appears showing the

remaining time: (blinking)

(blinking) (blinking)

NOTES:

●

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 image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during Interface

Shooting.

●

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.

●

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.

●

If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn

the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.

●

When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors

may occur when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to “Recording from the middle of a tape” (



pg. 21).

●

During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker. To hear the sound, connect optional headphones to

the PHONE connector. The sound volume is at the level it was adjusted to during playback (



pg. 38).

●

To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off,



pg. 26, 29.

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SNAP MODE –

FULL

MU L T I –

4

MU L T I –

9

NEGA POS I

PIN–UP

FRAME

*There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.

√When “FULL”, “FRAME”, “PIN-UP” or “NEGA

POSI” is selected, snapshot recording will always be

performed with higher quality ( pg. 22) even if

“CAMERA MODE” is set to “VIDEO”.

RECORDING

Basic Recording For Video (cont.)

Snapshot (For Video Recording)

This feature lets you record still images that look like

photographs onto a tape.

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

1

Set the Shooting Mode Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the

Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock

Button located on the switch. Pull out the viewfinder

fully or open the LCD monitor fully.

2

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

3

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ CAMERA”. Press

it and the CAMERA Menu appears.

4

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “SNAP MODE”, then

press it.

5

Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired Snapshot

mode, then press it.

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “

1

RETURN” and press

it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

SNAPSHOT RECORDING

1

Set “CAMERA MODE” to “VIDEO” or “PS-VIDEO” in the

Menu Screen ( pg. 26, 27).

2

Press SNAPSHOT.

If you press during Record-Standby . . .

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

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

the Record-Standby mode.

If you press during Recording . . .

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

for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording

resumes.

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial

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

NOTES:

●

To remove the shutter sound,



“BEEP” on pg. 29.

●

If Digital Zoom is used while in the “MULTI-4” or “MULTI-

9” mode, Snapshot recording will be performed with 10X

magnification.

●

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

SNAPSHOT is pressed.

●

If Programme AE with special effects (



pg. 34) is engaged,

certain modes of Programme AE with special effects are

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

blinks.

●

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

(



pg. 27), the Stabiliser will be disabled.

●

To dub images recorded on a tape to a memory card,



pg. 60.

●

When shooting in the Multi-Analyser 4 or Multi-Analyser 9

modes, the optional flash (



pg. 83) will not light.

●

During playback as well, all snapshot modes except Nega/

Posi mode are available when “ COPY” is set to

“OFF” in the Menu Screen (



pg. 39).

●

When a headphone set is connected to the PHONE

connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker,

however it is recorded onto the tape.

Power Switch

Display

Lock Button

Shooting

Mode Switch

MULTI-9

Multi-Analyser 9

FULL

Snapshot mode

with no frame* √

FRAME

Snapshot mode

with frame* √

MULTI-4

Multi-Analyser 4

NEGA POSI

Nega/Posi mode* √

PIN-UP

Pin-Up mode √

Menu Screen

SNAPSHOT

Button

EN19

UXGA F I NE

10 / 24

RECORDING

Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.)

Basic Shooting (Snapshot)

You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for

taking snapshots.

NOTE:

You should already have performed the procedures listed

below. If not, do so before continuing.

●

Power (



pg. 6)

●

Grip Adjustment (



pg. 8)

●

Viewfinder Adjustment (



pg. 8)

●

Loading A Memory Card (



pg. 11)

●

Picture Mode Setting (



pg. 14)

1

Set the Shooting Mode Switch to “XGA/VGA” or “UXGA”,

then set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the

LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

2

Press SNAPSHOT halfway. The screen becomes a still

image, which is captured into the camcorder’s memory.

However, it is not recorded until SNAPSHOT is pressed

fully.

•At this moment, if you release SNAPSHOT, snapshot

recording will be cancelled.

3

Press SNAPSHOT fully.

The image is recorded in the memory card .

•Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no

frame.

To Delete Unwanted Still Images . . .

..... when unwanted still images are stored in the memory

card or its memory is full, refer to “Deleting Images”

( pg. 45) and delete unwanted still images.

To Remove The Shutter Sound . . .

..... when you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set

“BEEP” to “OFF” in the Menu Screen ( pg. 26, 29). The

sound is no longer heard from the speaker.

NOTES:

●

Even if “DIS” is set to “ON” (



pg. 27), the Stabiliser will

be disabled.

●

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

SNAPSHOT is pressed.

●

If Programme AE with special effects (



pg. 34) is engaged,

certain modes of Programme 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 “ ” or “ ” and power is supplied

from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically

to save power. To perform shooting again, close the LCD

monitor and re-open it. When using the viewfinder, push

back it in and pull it out again.

●

The Motor Drive mode (



pg. 18) is disabled when the

Shooting Mode Switch is set to “XGA/VGA” or “UXGA”.

●

When a headphone set is connected to the PHONE

connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker.

●

Still images taken are compliant to DCF (Design rules for

Camera File systems). They do not have any compatibility

with devices which are not compliant to DCF.

●

In the XGA mode, images shot using a 680,000-pixel

Progressive Scan CCD (effective area: 630,000 pixels, 962 x

654 pixels) are converted and stored in the XGA mode file

size (1024 x 768 pixels).

Power Switch

Lock Button

Number of shots taken

Displays the number of images

that have already been shot.

Display

Shooting icon

Appears and blinks during shooting.

Shooting

Mode Switch

Snapshot mode

with no frame

There is the sound of a shutter closing.

Picture Size

Displays the file size of the stored image: UXGA, XGA

or VGA ( pg. 14).

UXGA Mode icon

Displays the process utilized to create the UXGA size

image: (DOUBLE) or (ENLARGE) ( pg. 14).

Card icon

Appears during shooting and blinks when a

memory card is not loaded.

Total number of shots

Displays the approximate total number of

shots that can be stored, including those

already taken. The number increases or

decreases depending on the shots stored,

the Picture mode, Shooting mode, etc.

Picture Quality

Displays the quality of the stored image: FINE or

STD (standard) (in order of quality) ( pg. 14).

SNAPSHOT

Button

20 EN

10

x

W

T

1

x

W

T

10

x

W

T

20

x

W

T

40

x

W

T

RECORDING

Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C.

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

Power Zoom Lever

Zoom display

FEATURE:

Zooming

PURPOSE:

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

change in image magnification.

OPERATION:

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

(



pg. 25), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

●

Zooming is possible to a maximum of 300X, or it

can be switched to 10X magnification using the

optical zoom (



pg. 27).

●

Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through

Digital image processing, and is therefore called

Digital Zoom.

●

During Digital zoom, the quality of image may

suffer.

●

Digital zoom cannot be used in the following cases:

•

When digital image processing, such as Picture

Wipe/Dissolve (



pg. 32, 33) or Video Echo

(



pg. 34, 35), is activated.

•

When the Shooting Mode Switch is set to “UXGA”

or “XGA/VGA” (



pg. 12).

•

When “CAMERA MODE” is set to “DUAL” in the

Menu Screen (



pg. 26, 27).

•

When “CAMERA MODE” is set to “PS-VIDEO”

and “WIDE MODE” is set to “PS-WIDE” in the

Menu Screen (



pg. 26, 27).

●

Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the

subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is

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

the Menu Screen on page 28.

Approximate zoom ratio

Digital zoom

zone

10X (optical)

zoom zone

Power Switch

MENU Wheel

EN21

NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

Time Code

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

scene on the tape during playback.

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

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

continues from the last time code number.

To perform Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 65 – 70), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank

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

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

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

Middle of A Tape” below in the following cases;

•When shooting again after playing back a

recorded tape.

•When power shuts off during shooting.

•When a tape is removed and re-inserted during

shooting.

•When shooting using a partially recorded tape.

•When shooting on a blank portion located

partway through the tape.

•When shooting again after shooting a scene

then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1. Play back a tape or use Blank Search ( pg. 41) to find the spot at which you want to start recording,

then engage the Still Playback mode ( pg. 38).

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

start recording.

NOTES:

●

The time code cannot be reset.

●

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

●

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



pg. 29, 39).

Shooting start point

Newly recorded sceneBlankAlready recorded scene

Time code

05:43:21

Time code

00:00:00

Tape

Time code

00:00:00

Shooting start pointShooting stop point

12:34:24

Display

When a blank portion is recorded on a tape

Shooting start point

Time code

05:43:21

Time code

05:44:00

Tape

Time code

00:00:00

Shooting start pointShooting start point

Proper recording

Latest sceneNew sceneAlready recorded scene

Frames

(25 frames = 1 second)

Seconds

Minutes

Frames are not displayed

during recording.

22 EN

Progressive Mode Recording

This mode lets you record moving images (successive

jitter-free still images) onto a tape. Images can then played

back jitter-free, with superior quality. High-resolution still

images can also be processed on a personal computer or

can be printed out ( pg. 55).

1

Set the Shooting Mode Switch to “VIDEO”, then set

the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the

viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.

2

Set “CAMERA MODE” to “PS-VIDEO” in the Menu

Screen ( pg. 26, 27).

3

To start Progressive Mode Recording, press the

Recording Start/Stop Button.

To End Progressive Mode Recording . . .

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

enters the Record-Standby mode.

NOTES:

●

When an image recorded using the Progressive Mode is

played back, the image may not look natural.

●

When “CAMERA MODE” is set to “PS-VIDEO”, Picture

Wipe/Dissolve (



pg. 32) and some Programme AE

with special effects (



pg. 34) cannot be used.

●

If SNAPSHOT is pressed in the PS-VIDEO mode, a

snapshot will be recorded with higher quality than in

VIDEO mode. However, “MULTI-4” and “MULTI-9”

cannot be used (



pg. 18).

Lock Button

Recording Start/Stop Button

Power Switch

RECORDING

Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C.

Shooting

Mode Switch

SNAPSHOT

Button

EN23

Description of Progressive Scan CCD

Progressive Scan is a special image sensing method which, unlike conventional interlace scanning, is able to

pick up all the lines of picture information in one Scan. Since the Progressive Scan CCD is capable of

outputting 50 full Frames* per second — twice the amount of conventional systems — it is able to deliver a

high quality picture even when its output signal is converted to a format that can be viewed on a TV screen.

*A PAL TV screen image is composed of 25 Frames per second. 1 Frame is made up of 2 Fields.

Scan C

Scan A

1 Frame

Scan B

Skip

Scan D

Skip

Scan A

1. Regular shooting of moving images

Records 25 odd and 25 even image Fields, for a total of 50

per second. Since there is a time lag between an odd and

even Field, when they are combined to make 1 Frame the

part of the image that is moving appears as image jitter.

However, during normal playback, the moving picture

looks smooth and natural.

2. Progressive mode shooting of moving images (Progressive Mode Recording  pg. 22)

Scan A is recorded, divided into an odd- and even-number Field, and then Scan B is skipped. Scans C and D

are handled in the same way as Scans A and B, as illustrated below, thereby recording 25 Frames per second.

Since each recorded odd- and even-number Field originates from the same Scan there is no time lag between

them, and so when they are combined into a Frame and a still image is displayed on a TV or PC monitor the

picture does not look jittery. However, when moving images are played back, the picture can look unnatural.

Even-number

Field 25 Frames per second

Odd-number

Field

Odd-number

Field

Even-number

Field

Scan B

24 EN

RECORDING

Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)

Dual Shooting

Lets you record images on a tape and store still images in a

memory card simultaneously. In other words, it is possible

to store still images in the memory card without

interrupting image recording on the tape.

1

Set the Shooting Mode Switch to “VIDEO”, then set

the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the

viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.

2

Set “CAMERA MODE” to “DUAL” in the Menu

Screen ( pg. 26, 27).

3

While recording to a tape, press SNAPSHOT halfway.

A still image is displayed in the lower right corner of

the screen where the video image being recorded is

displayed.

•At this moment, if you release SNAPSHOT,

snapshot recording will be cancelled.

4

Press SNAPSHOT fully. The displayed still image is

stored in the memory card.

NOTES:

●

If SNAPSHOT is pressed in the Record-Standby mode,

only a still image is stored in the memory card. Video

recording does not take place.

●

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

(



pg. 27), the Stabiliser will be disabled.

●

The Stabiliser is less effective in the DUAL mode than in

other modes.

●

Still images are stored in the memory card in VGA mode

file size (



pg. 12).

●

When “CAMERA MODE” is set to “DUAL”, all Fade/

Wipe Effects and some Programme AE with special

effects cannot be used (



pg. 32 – 35).

●

The optional flash (



pg. 3, 83) will not light during

video recording.

Power Switch

FOCUS Button

Video image

Shooting

Mode Switch

Released position

Still image

Fully-pressed

position

Half-pressed

position

SNAPSHOT Button

Lock Button

FOCUS Ring

SNAPSHOT

Button

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While focusing on a nearer

subject

While focusing on a further

subject

FEATURE:

Auto Focus

PURPOSE:

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

5 cm to the subject) to infinity.

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

focusing):

•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

•When illumination is low.*

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

or a clear, blue sky.*

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

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

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

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

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

NOTES:

●

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

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

naturally.

●

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



pg. 20). If zoomed-in in the auto focus

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

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



pg. 28) is activated.

FEATURE:

Manual Focus

PURPOSE:

To obtain correct focus.

OPERATION:

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

( pg. 8).

2) Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and set the

Shooting Mode Switch to “VIDEO”, then press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator appears.

3) To focus on a farther subject, rotate the Focus Ring clockwise. “ ” appears and blinks.

To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the Focus Ring counterclockwise. “ ” appears and blinks.

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

NOTES:

●

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

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

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

●

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

Focus detection zone

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Menu Screen

MENU Wheel

Lock Button

Power Switch

RECORDING

Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)

Using 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 ( pg. 27 – 29) .

1

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch, then pull out

the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.

2

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

3

Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function

menu, and press it. The selected function menu

appears.

4

Function menu setting depends on the function.

If you have selected “ FADER/WIPE”,

“ PROGRAM AE” or “ W. BALANCE” . . .

.... see pg. 27.

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

“ SYSTEM”, “ DISPLAY” or “ DSC” . . .

.... go to step 5.

5

Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function

and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

Then, rotate the MENU wheel to select the parameter,

and press it. Selection is complete.

6

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “

1

RETURN” and

press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

•The icon represents “END”.

Sub Menu

Normal Screen

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Menu Screen Explanations

Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( pg. 32, 33).

Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” ( pg. 34, 35).

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

Operation” ( pg. 37).

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

pre-ference ( pg. 13).

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)

Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equiva-

lent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models)

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

reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged.

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

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

of 40X digital magnification.

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

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

of 300X digital magnification.

Refer to “Snapshot (For Video Recording)” ( pg. 18).

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

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

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/25 — 1/200 sec.). Shooting a

subject in low or poor lighting at 1/25 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter

image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth or

natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the shutter speed is

being automatically adjusted, “ ” is displayed.

Enables regular video shooting.

Enables “Dual Shooting” ( pg. 24).

Enables “Progressive Mode Recording” ( pg. 22).

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

high magnification.

NOTES:

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

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 Stabiliser cannot be used.

CAMERA

FADER/WIPE

PROGRAM AE

W.BALANCE

REC MODE

SOUND

MODE

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300X

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NOTES:

●

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

●

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

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Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)

RECORDING

Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)

WIDE

MODE

Refer to “Self-Timer” ( pg. 30).

Refer to “5-Second Recording” ( pg. 31).

Allows you to record a few frames only. By using an inanimate object and

changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though it is

moving ( pg. 31).

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

zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m 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.

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

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

normal screen ratio.

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

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

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

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

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

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

•“CINEMA” mode is effective only when the Shooting Mode Switch is set to

“VIDEO” ( pg. 12) and “CAMERA MODE” is set to “VIDEO” or “PS-

VIDEO” in the Menu Screen ( pg. 27).

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

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

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

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

vertically.

•“SQUEEZE” mode is effective only when the Shooting Mode Switch is set to

“VIDEO” ( pg. 12) and “CAMERA MODE” is set to “VIDEO” or “PS-

VIDEO” in the Menu Screen ( pg. 27).

“

SW

” appears. The zoom range is extended beyond the maximum optical

zoom wide angle range. This mode’s wide angle setting is equivalent to using

a 0.7X wide conversion lens. Zooming is possible from 0.7X to 10X. This

mode is suitable for shooting in a small room.

•“PS-WIDE” mode is effective only when the Shooting Mode Switch is set to

“VIDEO” ( pg. 12) and “CAMERA MODE” is set to “PS-VIDEO” in the

Menu Screen ( pg. 27).

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

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

sound will change. This is normal.

SELF-TIMER

OFF

5S

ANIM.

OFF

ON

OFF

CINEMA

SQUEEZE

PS-WIDE

SW

OFF

ON

MANUAL

5S

TELE

MACRO

WIND

CUT

NOTE:

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

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

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

of recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect ( pg. 18, 19).

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

activates the shutter sound effect ( pg. 18, 19).

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

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

Automatic demonstration will not take place.

Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects,

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

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

Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration

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

the demonstration will resume.

NOTES:

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

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

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

After viewing demo, set to “OFF”.

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

appearing on the connected TV screen.

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

connected to a TV.

The date/time does not appear.

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

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

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

scenes are recorded.

•When the date is changed during video playback.

The date/time is always displayed.

Time code is not displayed.

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

numbers are not displayed during recording.

Allows you to set the current date and time ( pg. 9).

Refer to “Picture Mode Setting” ( pg. 14).

NOTES:

●

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

applied when the Power Switch is set to “ ” (



pg. 39). “CLOCK ADJ.” only appears when the Power

Switch is set to “ ”.

●

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

●

The “ON SCREEN” setting can also be changed by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control

(provided) (



pg. 53, 56, 66).

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OFF

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SELF–TIMER –

ON

OFF

Self-Timer

Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can

become part of the scene in a more natural way, adding

the final touch to a memorable picture.

1

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the

viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.

•You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180° so that

it faces forward and view yourself while self-

recording.

2

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

3

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ MANUAL”,

and press it.

4

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “SELF-TIMER”, and

press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the MENU

wheel to select “ON ”, and press it. Selection is

complete. Rotate the MENU wheel to select

“

1

RETURN”, and press it twice to close the Menu

Screen.

5

To engage the Self-Timer for video recording, press

the Recording Start/Stop Button. After 15 seconds, the

beep sounds and video recording starts. To stop Self-

Timer recording, press the Recording Start/Stop

Button again. The camcorder re-enters Record-

Standby mode.

OR

Press SNAPSHOT. After 15 seconds, the beep sounds

and snapshot recording starts. After that, the

camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.

6

To end Self-Timer recording, select “OFF” in step 4.

NOTE:

If “BEEP” and “TALLY” are set to “OFF” (



pg. 29), the

beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not light.

Self-Timer

indication

When the Recording Start/Stop

Button or SNAPSHOT is pressed,

the tally lamp changes as shown:

Lock Button

Power Switch

Display

MENU Wheel

Menu Screen

Blinks quickly

(Self-Timer shooting

starts soon)

Stops blinking and stays on

(Self-Timer video record-ing starts)

Begins blinking

(Self-Timer starts)

After approx. 15 sec.

Turns off

(Self-Timer snapshot recording starts)

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RECORDING

Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)

Recording Start/Stop Button

Shooting

Mode Switch

SNAPSHOT

Button

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5

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OFF

ANIM.

5-Second Recording

Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips

to keep the action moving. This function is available only

for video recording.

1

Set the Shooting Mode Switch to “VIDEO”, then set

the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the

viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.

2

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

3

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ MANUAL”,

and press it. The MANUAL Menu appears.

4

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “5S”, and press it.

The Sub Menu appears.

5

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “5S”, and press it.

Selection is complete. Rotate the MENU wheel to

select “

1

RETURN”, and press it twice to close the

Menu Screen.

•“5S” appears.

6

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The tally lamp

lights and beep sounds to indicate the start of

recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters

Record-Standby mode.

•Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop Button

again within 5 seconds after recording starts,

Record-Standby mode is not engaged.

7

To exit the 5S mode, select “OFF” in step 5.

To Take A Snapshot In The 5-Second Recording Mode . . .

.... instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button in

step 6, select the desired Snapshot mode in the Menu

Screen, then press SNAPSHOT. The camcorder

records a 5-second still ( pg. 18). When “5S” is set

to “ANIM.” ( pg. 28) this function is not available.

NOTE:

When “5S” is set to “ANIM.” in the Menu Screen the

5-second recording mode is not available. Animation

recording of a few frames only is taken instead (



pg. 28).

Display

Menu Screen

Power Switch

Lock Button

MENU Wheel

Recording Start/Stop Button

Shooting

Mode Switch

SNAPSHOT

Button

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RECORDING

Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)

Fade/Wipe Effects

These effects let you make pro-style scene

transitions. Use them to spice up the transition

from one scene to the next. You can also vary

transitions from scene to scene.

IMPORTANT:

Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with

certain modes of Programme AE with special

effects (



pg. 34, 35). If an unusable Fade/

Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or

goes out.

Recording Start/

Stop Button

MENU Wheel

Power Switch

FADE/WIPE SELECTION

( , , , , , , , and )

Fade or Wipe works when video recording is started or

when you stop recording.

1

Set the Shooting Mode Switch to “VIDEO” and set the

Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock

Button located on the switch. Pull out the viewfinder

fully or open the LCD monitor fully.

2

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

3

Set “CAMERA MODE” to “VIDEO” or “PS-VIDEO” in

the Menu Screen ( pg. 26, 27).

4

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ FADER/WIPE”,

then press it. Rotate the MENU wheel to select the

desired function, then press it. Selection is complete.

5

Press the MENU wheel again. The Menu Screen

closes.

6To activate the Fade-in or Wipe-in . . .

.... Press FADE/WIPE during Record-Standby mode

so that the selected effect indicator appears.

To activate the Fade-out or Wipe-out . . .

.... Press FADE/WIPE during recording so that the

selected effect indicator appears.

7

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the

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

PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION

( , , , , , and )

The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when video recording

is started.

1

Follow steps 1 through 5 above.

2

Engage the Record-Standby mode.

If you press FADE/WIPE during recording . . .

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

scene is finished. The point at which the scene

ended is stored in memory.

If you press FADE/WIPE during Record-Standby

mode . . .

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

recording and press it again when one scene is

finished. The point at which the scene ended is

stored in memory.

3

If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of

the end of the previous recording (without having

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

wipes out, revealing the new scene.

To Deactivate The Selected Effect . . .

.... press FADE/WIPE again in step 6 so that

the effect indicator disappears.

NOTES:

●

Once a Fade/Wipe Effect is executed, the effect is

deactivated and its indicator goes out. To use the

same effect again, press FADE/WIPE as required.

To use a different effect, start from step 4.

●

You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by

pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop

Button.

●

If the power is turned off after a scene is finished

recording, the stored point is erased,

disabling the Picture Wipe/Dissolve combina-

tion. When this happens, the Picture Wipe/

Dissolve indicator blinks. Also note that power

shuts off automatically if 5 minutes elapse in the

Record-Standby mode.

●

Picture Wipe/Dissolve cannot be used when

“CAMERA MODE” is set to “PS-VIDEO”.

●

All Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used when

“CAMERA MODE” is set to “DUAL”.

●

The sound at the end of the last recorded scene

is not stored.

Shooting Mode Switch

FADE/WIPE Button

EN33

Fader And Wipe Menu

Menu Effect

Fade in or out with a white screen.

Fade in or out with a black screen.

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

from colour to black and white.

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

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

screen.

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

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

centre.

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

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

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

left and right to cover the scene.

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

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

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

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

black screen.

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

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

corner to the lower left corner.

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

toward the corners, covering the previous scene.

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

left.

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

a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene.

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

screen to the top.

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

the top and bottom of the screen.

FADER — WHITE

FADER — BLACK

WIPE — CORNER

WIPE — WINDOW

WIPE — SLIDE

WIPE — DOOR

WIPE — SCROLL

WIPE — SHUTTER

FADER — B.W

DISSOLVE

WIPE — CORNER

WIPE — WINDOW

WIPE — SLIDE

WIPE — SHUTTER

WIPE — DOOR

WIPE — SCROLL

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RECORDING

Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)

Programme AE With Special Effects

1

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the

viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.

2

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

3

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ PROGRAM

AE”, then press it.

4

Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired mode,

then press it. Selection is complete.

5

Press the MENU wheel again. The Menu Screen

closes.

6

Press PROG.AE so that the selected effect indicator

appears.

To Deactivate The Selected Mode . . .

.... press PROG.AE again so that the effect indicator

disappears.

NOTE:

Programme AE with special effects can be changed during

recording or during Record-Standby.

MENU Wheel

Power Switch

IMPORTANT:

Some modes of Programme AE with special

effects cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe

Effects (



pg. 33). If an unusable mode is

selected, its indicator blinks or goes out.

Lock Button

Shooting

Mode Switch

Display

Menu Screen

PROG.AE Button

EN35

SHUTTER

1/50–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a

second. Black bands that usually appear when

shooting a TV screen become narrower.

1/120–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120th of a

second. The flickering that occurs when shooting

under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp

is reduced.

This setting allows fast-moving images to be

captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable

slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter

speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the

shutter function under good lighting conditions.

SNOW

Compensates for subjects that may otherwise

appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright

surroundings such as in the snow.

SPOTLIGHT

Compensates for subjects that may otherwise

appear too bright when shooting under extremely

strong direct lighting such as spotlights.

TWILIGHT

Makes evening scenes look more natural.

White Balance ( pg. 37) is initially set to ,

but can be changed to your desired setting. When

Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically

adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity.

From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.

SEPIA*2

Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old

photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a

classic look.

MONOTONE*2

Like black and white films, your footage is shot in

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

enhances the “classic film” effect.

*1With images shot in the UXGA mode, the

shutter speed is applicable only up to 1/500

( pg. 14).

*2Available when “CAMERA MODE” is set to

“VIDEO” or “PS-VIDEO”.

*3Available when “CAMERA MODE” is set to

“VIDEO”.

CLASSIC FILM*2

Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.

STROBE*2

Your recording looks like a series of consecutive

snapshots.

SLOW (Slow Shutter)*2

Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than

they would be under good natural lighting. Use

“SLOW” only in dark areas.

SLOW 1

Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow

shooting in dark environments.

SLOW 2

Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity further to allow

shooting in even darker environments.

NOTES:

●

When using “SLOW”, the image takes on a

strobe-like effect.

●

If the manual focus indicator blinks when

“SLOW” is used, adjust focus manually and use

a tripod.

VIDEO ECHO*3

Adds a “ghost” to the subject, giving your

recording a “fantasy” feeling. Zoom magnification

of over 10X is not available.

SPORTS

(Variable

Shutter Speed:

1/250 – 1/4000)*1

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3

RECORDING

Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)

Exposure Control

Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the

following situations:

•

When shooting using reverse lighting or when the

background is too bright.

•

When shooting on a reflective natural background

such as at the beach or when skiing.

•

When the background is overly dark or the subject

light.

1

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch,

then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the

LCD monitor fully.

2

Press EXPOSURE. The exposure control

indicator appear.

3

Rotate the MENU wheel towards “” to

brighten the image, or towards “” to darken

the image. (maximum ±6)

4

Press the MENU wheel. Exposure adjustment is

complete.

To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .

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

“ ”.

To Brighten The Subject Quickly . . .

.... press BACKLIGHT. is displayed and the

subject is brightened. If pressed again,

disappears and the brightness returns to the

previous level.

•+4 exposure has the same effect as the

BACKLIGHT Button.

•Using BACKLIGHT may cause the light around the

subject to become too bright and the subject to

become white.

•Backlight compensations is also available when the

Power Switch is set to “ ”.

NOTE:

Backlight, spotlight (



pg. 35) compensation and

“SNOW” (



pg. 35) have no effect when the

manual Exposure Control mode is engaged.

MENU Wheel Power Switch

Iris Lock

Use this function in the following situations:

•

When shooting a moving subject.

•

When the distance to the subject changes (so its

size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes),

such as when the subject is backing away.

•

When shooting on a reflective natural background

such as at the beach or when skiing.

•

When shooting objects under a spotlight.

•

When zooming.

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

when the subject moves away from you, the image

will not darken or brighten.

Before the following steps, perform steps 1 and 2 of

“Exposure Control”.

3

Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold

the MENU wheel for over 2 seconds. The

exposure control indicator and “ ” appear.

Press the MENU wheel. “ ” changes to “ ”

and the iris is locked.

To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .

.... press EXPOSURE so that the exposure control

indicator and “ ” disappear. Or, set the Power

Switch to “ ”.

To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .

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

exposure rotating the MENU wheel. Then lock

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

locking, press EXPOSURE again in step 2. The

iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds.

Iris

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

lit environments to keep too much light from

entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in

more light.

BACKLIGHT Button (5)

EXPOSURE Button (

2

)

Iris lock indicator

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White Balance Adjustment

A term that refers to the correctness of colour

reproduction under various lighting. If the white

balance is correct, all other colours will be

accurately reproduced.

The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.

However, more advanced camcorder operators

control this function manually to achieve a more

professional colour/tint reproduction.

1

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch,

then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the

LCD monitor fully.

2

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen

appears.

3

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “

W.BALANCE”, then press it. The W.BALANCE

Menu appears.

4

Rotate the the MENU wheel to select the

desired mode.

“AUTO”–White balance is adjusted

automatically (factory

preset).

“ MWB”–White balance is set

manually.

“ FINE”–Outdoors on a sunny day.

“ CLOUD”–Outdoors on a cloudy day.

“ HALOGEN”–A video light or similar type

of lighting is used.

5

Press the MENU wheel. Selection is complete.

Press the MENU wheel again. The Menu Screen

closes and the selected mode indicator except

“AUTO” appears.

To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .

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

Switch to “ ”.

NOTE:

White balance cannot be used when Sepia or

Monotone (



pg. 35) is activated.

Manual White Balance Operation

Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under

various types of lighting.

1

Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance

adjustment, and select “ MWB”.

2

Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the

subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that

the white paper fills the screen.

3

Press the MENU wheel until begins blinking

rapidly.

When the setting is completed, resumes

normal blinking.

4

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen

closes and the Manual White Balance indicator

is displayed.

White

paper

Power Switch

MENU Wheel

To Change The Tint For Recording . . .

.... in step 2, substitute coloured paper for white.

The white balance is adjusted based on the

colour, changing the tint. Red paper = deeper

green; blue paper = orange; yellow paper =

deeper purple.

NOTES:

●

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

paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually

(



pg. 25).

●

A subject can be shot under various types of

lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent,

candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature

is different depending on the light source, the

subject tint will differ depending on the white

balance settings. Use this function for a more

natural result.

●

Once you adjust white balance manually, the

setting is retained even if the power is turned off or

the battery removed.

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PLAYBACK

Basic Playback For Video

Power Switch

Rewind Button (

2

)

Fast-Forward Button (

3

)

Play/Pause Button (

4

/6)

Stop Button (5)

1

Load a tape ( pg. 10).

2

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch. To start

playback, press

4

/6.

•To stop playback, press 5.

•Press

2

to rewind, or

3

to fast-forward the tape

during Stop mode.

To Control The Speaker Volume . . .

.... slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOLUME) towards “+”

to turn up the volume, or towards “–” to turn down the

volume.

NOTES:

●

If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is

supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off

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

“OFF”, then to “ ”.

●

The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor,

viewfinder or on a connected TV (



pg. 52).

●

You can also view the playback picture on the LCD

monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the

camera body.

●

LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:

•

When power is supplied from a battery: the “ ”

battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed.

When power is supplied through the DC cord: “ ”

does not appear.

•

During Stop mode, none of the indications are

displayed.

●

When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the

sound is not heard from the speaker.

Power Zoom Lever (VOLUME)

Speaker

Lock Button

Still Playback:

Pauses during playback.

1) Press

4

/6 during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press

4

/6 again.

●

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

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

●

When

4

/6

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

image.

Shuttle Search:

Allows high-speed search in either direction.

1) Press

3

for forward or

2

for reverse search during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press

4

/6.

●

During playback, press and hold

2

or

3

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

Once you release it, normal playback resumes.

●

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

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

1) Engage Still Playback.

2) Rotate the MENU wheel towards “” for forward Frame-By-Frame Playback, or towards “” for reverse

Frame-By-Frame Playback during Still Playback.

To resume normal playback, press

4

/6.

●

You can also use the provided remote control for Frame-By-Frame Playback (



pg. 63).

Slow-Motion Playback, Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects

Available only with the remote control ( pg. 63, 64).

EN39

PLAYBACK

Advanced Features For Video

MDOESOUND

MDOE

12

BIT

ROSYNCH

ODEREC M

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STEREO

–

SOUND

1

SP

OFF

OFF

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–

–

–

–

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O.O

Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment

The following procedure applies to all except

Synchro

Comp (



pg. 69, 70).

1

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

3

Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function

menu, and press it. The selected function menu appears.

4

Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired

function, and press it to display the Sub Menu.

5

Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired

parameter and press it. Selection is complete.

6

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “

1

RETURN” and

press it twice to close the Menu Screen.

Display

Power Switch

MENU Wheel

 pg. 40.

 pg. 40.

 pg. 70.

Allows you to set the video recording

mode (SP or LP) depending on your

preference ( pg. 13).

It is recommended you use “REC

MODE” in the “ VIDEO” Menu

when using this camcorder as a

recorder during dubbing (GR-

DV2000 only,  pg. 57, 59).

ON: Enables dubbing of images

recorded on a tape to a memory

card ( pg. 60).

OFF: Enables snapshots to be taken

during video playback.

ON: Enables audio/video signal

input from the AV and S-VIDEO

connectors ( pg. 57).

OFF: Enables audio/video signal

output to a TV, VCR, etc. via the AV

and S-VIDEO connectors

( pg. 52, 56).

Makes a beep or melody sound/

activates the shutter sound effect.

Turns on/off the tally lamp.

Starts automatic demonstration.

Makes the camcorder’s indications

appear/disappear from the

connected TV screen.

Makes the date/time appear/

disappear on the camcorder.

Makes the time code appear/

disappear on the camcorder.

SOUND MODE

12BIT MODE

SYNCHRO

REC MODE

COPY

S/AV INPUT

(GR-DV2000

only)

BEEP*

TALLY*

DEMO MODE*

ON SCREEN*

DATE/TIME*

TIME CODE*

Menu Screen

Lock Button

Recording Start/Stop Button

* Each setting is linked with “ DISPLAY” or

“ SYSTEM”, which appears when the

Power Switch is set to “ ” ( pg. 29). The

parameters are the same as in the description

on pg. 29.

NOTES:

●

It is also possible to change the ON SCREEN

settings by pressing DISPLAY on the remote

control.

●

“REC MODE” can be set when the Power

Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” (



pg. 13, 27).

●

When “S/AV INPUT” is set to “ON”,

camcorder playback cannot be viewed on

the AV output.

VIDEO

DISPLAY SYSTEM

GR-DV2000 only

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PLAYBACK

Advanced Features For Video (cont.)

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Playback Sound

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

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

explanation on pg. 39, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the

desired parameter.

Minutes

Seconds

Frames*

*25 frames = 1 second

NOTES:

●

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

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

●

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

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

SOUND MODE

12BIT MODE

: Factory-preset

STEREO

SOUND L

SOUND R

SOUND 1

SOUND 2

MIX

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

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

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

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

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

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

and “R” channels in stereo.

ON SCREEN setting:

For playback sound, tape

speed and tape running.

DATE/TIME setting:

For date/time.

TIME CODE setting:

For time code.

Display

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BLANK SEARCH

44

Power Switch

BLANK SEARCH Button

Blank Search

Helps you find where you should start recording in the

middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption

( pg. 21).

1

Load a tape ( pg. 10) and set the Power Switch to

“ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located

on the switch.

2

Press BLANK SEARCH.

•“BLANK SEARCH” appears blinking and the

camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward

shuttle search, then stops at the spot which is about

3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the

detected blank portion.

To cancel Blank Search midway . . .

.... press 5.

NOTES:

●

In step 2, if the current position is at a blank portion the

camcorder searches in the reverse direction, and if the

current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder

searches in the forward direction.

●

Blank Search does not work if “HEAD CLEANING

REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE” has appeared

with the tape.

●

If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during

Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically.

●

A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape

cannot be detected.

●

The detected blank portion may be located between

recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure

there is no recorded scene after the blank portion.

Lock Button

Display

Stop Button (5)

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1

2

0

5

0

.

–

1

0

2

0

.

1

0

0

1

11 / 24

1

2

0

5

0

.

–

1

0

2

0

.

1

0

1

1

12 / 24

1

2

0

5

0

.

–

1

0

2

0

.

1

0

2

1

13 / 24

1

2

0

5

0

.

–

1

0

2

0

.

1

0

3

1

Power Switch

Lock Button

Normal 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.

1

Load a memory card ( pg. 11).

2

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull

out the viewfinder fully.

3

Press MEMORY PLAY.

•A stored image is displayed.

4

Press

3

to display the next image.

Press

2

to display the previous image.

Auto Playback

You can run through all the images stored in memory

automatically.

1

Perform steps 1 through 3 above.

2

Press

4

/6.

•If you press

2

during Auto Playback, images are

displayed in descending order.

•If you press

3

during Auto Playback, images are

displayed in ascending order.

3

To end Auto Playback, press 5.

NOTE:

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.

[For Normal Playback]

To display the next image

Display

[For Auto Playback]

To display

the previous

image Image number

Displays the index number of the image file ( pg. 43).

Total number of images

Displays the total number of stored images.

Rewind Button (

2

)

Fast-Forward Button (

3

)

Directory and File names

Displays the directory and file names ( pg. 43).

Play Button (

4

/6)

Stop Button (5)

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback For D.S.C.

MEMORY PLAY Button

EN43

001 F 002 S 003 S

005 F

004 F

EXIT

100-DVC00003 VGA

006 F

IMAGE

Index number Selected image

Picture quality

Protect icon

Playback Screen

Index Screen

The images you shot can be displayed together with their

index information. Convenient for checking images shot

beforehand, the Index Screen also shows the Picture

quality, directory and file names as well as which images

are protected against accidental erasure.

100-DVC00003: Directory and File names

Shows that the selected shot is in a directory called “100”

and its file name is “DVC00003”.

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. If the file name reaches

DVC09999, a new directory will be made and the file

name will start again from DVC00001.

In the playback screen ( pg. 42), the directory and only

the last four digits of the file name are displayed.

VGA: File size

Displays the file size of the stored image. There are 3

modes available: UXGA, XGA and VGA ( pg. 14).

001: Index number

Index numbers are marked from 001. For example, when

10 images are stored (index number: 001 to 010), if three

images with index numbers 002, 004 and 006 are deleted

from memory, the remaining images are automatically

moved up to fill any gaps in the numerical sequence.

Therefore, the number of remaining images is 7, and the

new index numbers range from 001 to 007.

F/S: Picture Quality

Displays the quality of the stored image. There are 2

modes available: FINE and STANDARD (in order of

quality) ( pg. 14).

: Protect icon

When an image is protected against its accidental erasure,

a padlock mark appears next to the Picture Quality

indicator, and that image cannot be deleted.

Selected Image

An image is framed in green when it is selected. Rotate the

MENU wheel to move the green frame to the desired

image.

Index Playback

You can view the images stored in memory six at a time.

Use this mode when looking for an image you wish to

view.

1

Perform steps 1 through 3 of “Normal Playback” on

pg. 42.

2

To access the Index Screen, press INDEX.

3

Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to

the desired image and press it. The image selected in

the Index Screen is displayed.

MENU Wheel

INDEX Button

File size

Directory and file names

MEMORY PLAY Button

44 EN

001 F 002 S 003 S

005 F

004 F 006 F

EXIT PROTECT

001 F 002 S 003 S

005 F

004 F 006 F

EXIT PROTECT

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Display

Power Switch

MENU Wheel

Lock Button

If Protection is

removed

PROTECT Index

Screen

Normal playback

Padlock mark

Normal playback

Protecting Images

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of

images. When a padlock mark is displayed next to the

Picture Quality indication, that image cannot be deleted.

1

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull

out the viewfinder fully.

2

Press MEMORY PLAY.

•A stored image is displayed.

3

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

Press the MENU wheel again. The MEMORY Menu

appears.

4

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “PROTECT” and

press it. The PROTECT Index Screen appears.

TO PROTECT AN IMAGE

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 4

above.

5

Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to

the desired image and press it. A “ ” padlock mark

appears on the selected image.

Repeat this procedure for all images you do not wish

to delete by accident.

6

Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select “EXIT” and

press it. The normal playback screen appears.

NOTE:

When the memory is initialised or corrupted, even

protected images are deleted. If you do not want to lose

important images, transfer them to a PC and save them.

TO REMOVE PROTECTION

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 4

above.

5

Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to

the desired image and press it. The “ ” padlock

mark located above the image disappears and the

image is no longer protected.

Repeat this procedure for all images from which you

wish to remove protection.

6

Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select “EXIT” and

press it. The normal playback screen appears.

PLAYBACK

Advanced Features For D.S.C.

Menu Screen

MEMORY PLAY Button

EN45

001 F 002 S 003 S

005 F

004 F 006 F

DELETE

EXIT

SE ECTL

EXECUT E

–CANCEL

DL.EIMAGE

MENU Wheel

Display

DELETE Index

Screen

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 Power

Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may

be corrupted if the battery becomes

exhausted during deletion. If the memory

card becomes corrupted, initialise it.

( pg. 47)

Deletion

Confirmation

Screen

Deleting Images

Previously shot images can be deleted either one at a time

or all at once.

1

Perform steps 1 through 3 of “Protecting Images” on

pg. 44.

2

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “IMAGE DEL.” and

press it. The Sub Menu appears.

TO DELETE THE DISPLAYED IMAGE

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 and 2 above.

3

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “CURRENT” and

press it. The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears.

4

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “EXECUTE” and

press it. The currently displayed image is deleted.

•To cancel deletion, rotate the MENU wheel to select

“CANCEL” and press it.

TO SELECT AN IMAGE BY BROWSING

IMAGES STORED IN MEMORY

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 and 2 above.

3

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “SELECT” and press

it. The DELETE Index Screen appears.

4

Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to

the desired image that you wish to delete and press it.

An “ ” appears above the selected image.

Repeat this procedure for all images that you wish to

delete.

To deselect an image, press the MENU wheel again.

The “ ” disappears.

5

Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select “EXIT” and

press it. The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears.

6

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “EXECUTE” and

press it. The selected images are deleted and the

normal playback screen appears.

•To cancel deletion, rotate the MENU wheel to select

“CANCEL” and press it.

TO DELETE ALL IMAGES

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 and 2 above.

3

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ALL” and press it.

The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears.

4

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “EXECUTE” and

press it. All the images are deleted.

•To cancel deletion, rotate the MENU wheel to select

“CANCEL” and press it.

MEMORY PLAY Button

NOTES:

●

Protected images (



pg. 44) cannot be

deleted with the above operation. To delete

them, remove protection first.

●

Once images are deleted, they cannot be

restored. Check images before deleting.

46 EN

PLAYBACK

Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.)

EXIT

001 002 003

005

004 006

EXIT

FRAME 3

FRAME

Superimposing A Print Frame

A selection of print frames are stored in the camcorder. A

frame can be superimposed over a still image.

1

Play back an image stored in the memory card.

2

Press PRINT FRAME. The Print Frame Index Screen

appears.

3

Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to

the desired print frame and press it. Selection is

complete. The selected print frame is superimposed

over the still image.

To Make The Print Frame Disappear . . .

.... press PRINT FRAME.

NOTES:

●

A print frame created on a PC can be transferred to a

memory card using the provided software. Transferred

print frames are displayed from print frame index

number 007, and they can be used together with the

print frames in the camcorder’s memory. For details on

creating/transferring print frames, refer to the software

instructions.

●

Depending on the images you play back, the print frame

outline may become grainy or vague.

MENU Wheel

Print Frame

Index Screen

PRINT FRAME Button

Display

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MENU Wheel

Lock Button

Power Switch

Display

Initialising A Memory Card

You can initialise a memory card anytime.

After initialising, all images and data stored in the

memory card, including those which have been

protected, are cleared.

1

Set the Power Switch to “ ”, while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD

monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

2

Press MEMORY PLAY.

3

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

4

Press the MENU wheel again. The MEMORY Menu

appears.

5

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “FORMAT” and

press it. The Confirmation Screen appears.

6

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “EXECUTE” and

press it. The memory card is initialised. When

initialisation is finished, “NO IMAGES STORED”

appears.

•To cancel initialisation, rotate the MENU wheel to

select “CANCEL” and press it.

CAUTION:

Do not perform any other operation (such as

turning off the camcorder) during initialisation.

Also, be sure to use the provided AC Power

Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may be

corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted

during initialisation. If the memory card

becomes corrupted initialise it.

Menu Screen

MEMORY PLAY Button

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013

F

014

F

015

F

017

F

016

F

018

F

DELETE

EXIT

Print Frame Deletion

A print frame created on a PC can be transferred to a

memory card using the provided software. Print frames

that have been transferred to a memory card can be

deleted when they are no longer needed.

There are 2 ways of deleting previously created print

frames: by browsing through print frames individually or

by deleting them all at once.

TO SELECT A PRINT FRAME BY BROWSING

PRINT FRAMES STORED IN MEMORY

1

Set the Power Switch to “ ”, while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD

monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

2

Press MEMORY PLAY.

3

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

4

Press the MENU wheel again. The MEMORY Menu

appears.

5

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “FRAME DEL.” and

press it. The Sub Menu appears.

6

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “SELECT” and press

it. The DELETE Index Screen appears.

7

Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to

the desired print frame that you wish to delete and

press it. An “ ” appears above the selected print

frame.

Repeat this procedure for all print frames that you

wish to delete.

To deselect a print frame, press the MENU wheel

again. The “ ” disappears.

8

Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select “EXIT” and

press it. The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears.

9

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “EXECUTE” and

press it. The selected print frames are deleted and the

normal playback screen appears.

•To cancel deletion, rotate the MENU wheel to select

“CANCEL” and press it.

NOTES:

●

If print frames created on a PC have not been transferred

to a memory card, it is not possible to delete them using

these steps.

●

The print frames in the camcorder’s memory cannot be

deleted.

Display

Power Switch

Lock Button

DELETE Index

Screen

Deletion

Confirmation

Screen

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 Power

Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may

be corrupted if the battery becomes

exhausted during deletion. If the memory

card becomes corrupted, initialise it.

( pg. 47)

MENU Wheel

PLAYBACK

Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.)

MEMORY

PLAY Button

EN49

SE ECTL

ALL

–CANCE LDL.EFRAME

ALL

EXECUTE

–CANCEL

DL.EFRAME

TO DELETE ALL PRINT FRAMES

1

Perform steps 1 through 5 on pag. 48.

2

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ALL” and press it.

The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears.

3

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “EXECUTE” and

press it. All the print frames are deleted.

•To cancel deletion, rotate the MENU wheel to select

“CANCEL” and press it.

Display

Menu Screen

Deletion

Confirmation

Screen

MENU Wheel

MEMORY PLAY Button

50 EN

–DPOF

ALL

SELECT

RESET

ALL –

EXECUTE

CANCE L

DPOF

Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)

This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print

Order Format) standard in order to support future systems

such as automatic printing, which records information

about the still images you wish to print (such as the

number of prints to make). There are 2 print information

settings available: “To print all still images (one print for

each)” explained below and “To print by selecting still

images and no. of prints” (

pg. 51).

TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES

(ONE PRINT FOR EACH)

1

Set the Power Switch to “ ”, while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD

monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

2

Press MEMORY PLAY.

3

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

4

Press the MENU wheel again. The MEMORY Menu

appears.

5

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “DPOF” and press

it. The Sub Menu appears.

6

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ALL” and press it.

Selection is complete. The Confirmation Screen

appears.

7

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “EXECUTE” and

press it. The normal playback screen appears.

•To cancel selection, rotate the MENU wheel to

select “CANCEL” and press it.

To Reset The Setting . . .

.... select “RESET” in step 6. The setting is reset to 0 for all

still images.

MENU Wheel

Menu Screen

PLAYBACK

Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.)

Display

MEMORY PLAY Button

Confirmation

Screen

Power Switch

Lock Button

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00

00

00

03

00

020 021

023

022

EXIT

100-DVC00021 VGA

024

DPOF

SE ECTL–

EXECUTE

CANCE L

DPOF

TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES

AND NO. OF PRINTS

1

Perform steps 1 through 5 on pg. 50.

2

Rotate the MENU wheel to selsect “SELECT” and

press it. Selection is complete. The DPOF Screen

appears.

3

Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to

the image you wish to print and press it.

4

Select the number of prints by rotating the MENU

wheel towards “” to increase the number, or

towards “” to decrease the number and press it.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 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.

5

Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select “EXIT” and

press it. Selection is complete. The Confirmation

Screen appears.

6

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “EXECUTE” and

press it. The normal playback screen appears.

•To cancel selection, rotate the MENU wheel to

select “CANCEL” and press it.

To Reset The No. Of Prints . . .

.... select “RESET” in step 6 on pg. 50. The number of

prints is reset to 0 for all still images.

MENU Wheel

DPOF Screen

NOTES:

●

If you load a memory card already set as shown above

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 (



pg. 60).

CAUTION:

While performing the above, never disconnect power,

as this may cause the memory to be corrupted. For

safety, all buttons including the Power Switch are

disabled in step 5.

Display

Confirmation

Screen

MEMORY PLAY Button

52 EN

CONNECTIONS

Basic Connections

*When connecting the cables, open this cover.

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

If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector

Use the provided Cable Adapter.

S-Video cable

(provided) “Y/C”/“CVBS”

Video Out

Select Switch

Cable

Adapter

NOTE:

Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required:

Y/C : When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.

CVBS : When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video

cable.

Camcorder

Use the provided Audio/Video cable and S-Video cable.

To AV

To S-VIDEO White to AUDIO L IN**

Red to AUDIO R IN**

To S-VIDEO IN

To TV or VCR

S-Video cable (provided)

Connector cover*

Yellow to VIDEO IN

Jack Box

(provided)

TV

VCR

Audio/Video cable

[mini-plug to RCA

plug] (provided)

To

AV

TV

or

VCR

Yellow

To -IN

White to

AUDIO L* Red to

AUDIO R*

Audio/Video cable

[mini-plug to RCA plug]

(provided)

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

When the S-Video

cable is not used.

p

When the S-Video

cable is not used.

p

To S-VIDEO

EN53

1

Make sure all units are turned off.

2

Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as

shown in the illustration ( pg. 52).

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

If not . . . go to step 4.

3

Connect the VCR output to the TV input,

referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

4

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

5

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

TV to its VIDEO mode.

To choose whether or not the following displays

appear on the connected TV . . .

•Date/Time

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

in the Menu Screen ( pg. 39).

•Time Code

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

Menu Screen (

pg. 39).

•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape

Running Displays for video playback

Or

Directory/File Names and Image Number/Total

Number of Images for D.S.C. Playback

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

the Menu Screen ( pg. 39).

Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control.

NOTES:

●

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery

pack (



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 “ ” or

“ ”, then set your TV to the appropriate input

mode.

●

Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its

minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound

when the camcorder is turned on.

●

If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially

shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the

TV as interference will occur in the camcorder

playback picture.

●

For GR-DV2000 owners: If no image is displayed

or no sound is heard from the TV, set “S/AV

INPUT” to “OFF” in the Menu Screen (



pg. 39).

54 EN

CONNECTIONS

Advanced Connections

Connection To A Personal Computer

This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC via DV or

USB connection as shown in the illustration.

1

Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off.

2

Connect the camcorder to your PC using the

appropriate cable as shown in the illustration.

3

Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch

and turn on the PC.

If you have connected via the USB cable

. . . go to step 4.

4

Press MEMORY PLAY.

•“USB MODE ACCESSING FILE” appears on the

LCD monitor.

•If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB

cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter

the USB mode.

5

When finished, turn off the PC first, then the

camcorder.

NOTES:

●

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack

(



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.

●

The date/time information cannot be captured into the

PC.

●

Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and provided

Software.

●

The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a

DV connector-equipped capture board.

●

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

VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending

on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC, or

use the DV cable provided with the capture board.

To DV

OUT

To USB

connector

DV cable

(optional)

To DV

connector

USB cable

(provided)

To

USB

Power Switch

PC with DV

connector USB-equipped PC

Core filter

Core filter

MEMORY PLAY Button

OR

Never disconnect the USB cable while “ACCESSING

FILE” is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can

result in product damage.

EN55

Video unit equipped

with a DV connector

Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With

A DV Connector

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

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

possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto

another video unit equipped with a DV connector. This

function is called Digital Dubbing ( pg. 58), which

offers virtually no image or sound deterioration.

1

Make sure all units are turned off.

2

Make connections to the device you want to connect

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

3

If necessary, connect the PC connection cable

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

and the PC’s RS-232C connector.

4

Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch

and turn on the other units.

NOTES:

●

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack

(



pg. 7).

●

For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected

only to one device at a time. The GR-DV2000 can be

used as both a player and a recorder. The GR-DV1800

can be used only as a player (



pg. 58, 59).

●

If Still Playback, Slow-Motion Playback, Fast-Forward or

Rewind is attempted with the camcorder connected to a

video unit via the DV connector, the image will take on

an effect similar to a coloured mosaic pattern or it will

become black.

●

Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected

units.

●

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

VC-VDV204U DV cable.

To DV OUT

To DV

connector

Digital Printer

To DV IN

connector

PC

DV cable

(optional)

To PC

connector

PC

connection

cable

To RS-232C

Power Switch

Core filter

Core filter

Core filter

56 EN

DUBBING

Dubbing To A VCR

[To use this camcorder as a player]

1

Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and

the VCR. Also refer to pg. 52 and 53.

2

Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch,

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

cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.

3

[For GR-DV2000 owners only]

Set “S/AV INPUT” to “OFF” in the Menu Screen

( pg. 39).

4

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

5

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

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

4

/

6 on the camcorder.

6

Press

4

/6 on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s

Record mode.

7

Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press

4

/6

on the camcorder.

8

Repeat steps 5 through 7 for additional editing, then

stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

NOTES:

●

You can use Playback Zoom (



pg. 63) or Playback

Special Effects (



pg. 64) in step 6.

●

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.

●

Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as

required:

Y/C : When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts

Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.

CVBS : When connecting to a TV or VCR which does

not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video

cable.

To choose whether or not the following displays appear

on the connected TV . . .

•Date/Time

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

Menu Screen ( pg. 39).

•Time Code

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

Screen (

pg. 39).

•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running

Displays

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

Menu Screen ( pg. 39). Or, press DISPLAY on the

remote control.

VCR

Connector

cover**

TV

To

AV

To

S-VIDEO

Audio/Video cable

[mini-plug to RCA plug]

(provided)

S-Video

cable

(provided)

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

** When connecting the cables, open this

cover.

Power Switch

To AUDIO, VIDEO*

and -IN

connectors

“Y/C”/“CVBS”

video out

select switch

Cable Adapter

(provided)

If your VCR has a

SCART connector,

use the provided

cable adapter.

EN57

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

** When connecting the cables, open this cover.

VCR (Playback deck)

Connector

cover**

TV

To

AV

To

S-VIDEO

Cable Adapter

(not provided)

If your VCR has a

SCART connector, use

a commercially

available output

cable adapter.

S-Video

cable

(provided)

Audio/Video cable

[mini-plug to RCA plug]

(provided)

Dubbing From A VCR

[To use this camcorder as a recorder:

GR-DV2000 only]

1

Make sure all units are turned off, then connect the

camcorder and the VCR as shown in the illustration.

Also refer to pg. 52 and 53.

2

Set “SOUND MODE” to “12 BIT” or “16 BIT” and

“REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP” in the Menu Screen

depending on your preference ( pg. 39).

3

Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Turn on the VCR’s power and insert the appropriate

cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.

4

Set “S/AV INPUT” to “ON” in the Menu Screen to

engage the analogue input mode ( pg. 39).

5

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the

camcorder to engage the Record-Pause mode.

“

AV. IN

” appears on the screen.

6

Engage the VCR’s Play mode, then engage the Still

Playback mode when you have found a spot just

before the edit-in point.

7

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the

camcorder to engage the Record mode. rotates

on the screen. Engage the VCR’s Play mode.

8

To stop dubbing, press the Recording Star/Stop Button

on the camcorder so that stops rotating, then

engage the VCR’s Stop mode.

9

Repeat steps 6 through 8 for additional editing.

10

Set “S/AV INPUT” back to “OFF” in the Menu Screen

to disengage the analogue input mode ( pg. 39).

NOTES:

●

To use an output cable adapter (commercially avail-

able), refer to its instructions.

●

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack

(



pg. 7).

●

Analogue signals can be converted to digital signals with

this procedure.

●

It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.

To Audio, Video* and

S-Video connectors

Power Switch

58 EN

PLAY (

4

)

STOP (5)

Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A

DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)

It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the

camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV

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

image or sound deterioration.

[To use this camcorder as a player]

1

Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the

camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input

connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.

2

Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch,

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

appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the video

unit.

3

Press

4

to play back the source tape.

4

While watching the playback on the monitor, engage

the DV connector-equipped video unit’s record mode

from the spot on the source tape you want to begin

recording.

NOTES:

●

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack

(



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.

●

For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected

only to one device at a time.

●

If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on

the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that

an unusual image is not dubbed.

●

Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,

sometimes the image may not appear in step 4. If this

occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.

●

If “Playback Zoom” (



pg. 63), “Playback Special

Effects” (



pg. 64) or “Snapshot” is attempted during

playback, only the original playback image recorded on

the tape is output from the DV OUT connector.

●

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

VC-VDV204U DV cable.

DV cable

(optional)

Video unit

equipped with DV

input connector

To DV IN

To DV OUT

Power Switch

Core filter

Core filter

DUBBING

(cont.)

EN59

Video unit

equipped with

DV output

connector

To DV OUT

To DV IN

Power Switch

Core filter

DV cable

(optional)

Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With

A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)

[To use this camcorder as a recorder:

GR-DV2000 only]

NOTE:

Before the following steps, make sure that “S/AV INPUT” is

set to “OFF” in the Menu Screen (



pg. 39).

1

Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the

camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output

connector using a DV cable as shown in the

illustration.

2

Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP” in the Menu Screen

depending on your preference ( pg. 39).

3

Set this camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Turn on the video unit’s power and insert the

appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the video

unit.

4

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the

camcorder to engage the Record-Pause mode.

“

DV. IN

” appears on the screen.

5

Engage the video unit’s Play mode, then engage the

Still Playback mode when you have found a spot just

before the edit-in point.

6

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the

camcorder to engage the Record mode. rotates

on the screen. Engage the video unit’s Play mode.

7

To stop dubbing, press the Recording Star/Stop Button

on the camcorder so that stops rotating, then

engage the video unit’s Stop mode.

8

Repeat steps 5 through 7 for additional editing.

NOTES:

●

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack

(



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.

●

For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected only to one device at a time.

●

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 5. If this

occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.

●

When using a DV cable, be sure it has a core filter attached. The core filter reduces interference.

●

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

“SOUND MODE” setting (



pg. 27).

●

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

Core filter

60 EN

SP

4

6

COP Y OFF

ON

–

Play/Pause Button (

4

/6)

Display

Power Switch

Lock Button

Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A

Memory Card

Images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card .

1

Load a memory card ( pg. 11) and cassette

( pg. 10).

2

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull

out the viewfinder fully.

3

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate it to select “ VIDEO” and press it. The

VIDEO Menu appears.

4

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ COPY”

and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate it to

select “ON” and press it. Selection is complete.

5

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “

1

RETURN” and

press it twice. The normal playback screen resumes.

6

To select a video image to be dubbed, start playback

by pressing

4

/6. At the moment you find the image

you wish to dub, press it again to engage Still

Playback.

7

To start dubbing, press SNAPSHOT. The selected

image is stored in the memory card.

•“ ” blinks during dubbing.

NOTES:

●

If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 7 when a memory card

is not loaded, the message “COPYING FAILED” is

displayed.

●

If an image recorded on the tape using the WIDE mode

(



pg. 28) 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 7 using the remote

control (provided) (



pg. 64).

●

Images are dubbed in VGA file size.

MENU Wheel

DUBBING

(cont.)

SNAPSHOT

Button

EN61

5m

30°

30°

13

2

+

–

+

–

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.

Installing The Batteries

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

See “General Battery Precautions” ( pg. 89).

1

Remove the battery compartment cover while

pushing up the tab as illustrated.

2

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

direction.

3

Re-attach the battery compartment cover.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

When using the remote control, be sure to point

it at the remote sensor. The illustration shows the

approximate transmitted beam effective area for

indoor use.

The transmitted beam may not be effective or

may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when

the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight

or powerful lighting.

Transmitted beam

effective area

Remote sensor

Tab

62 EN

Buttons

Infrared beam transmitting window

Zoom (T/W) Buttons

DISPLAY Button

SHIFT Button

SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons

Left/Right Buttons

REW Button

FADE/WIPE Button

EFFECT ON/OFF Button

EFFECT Button

PAUSE IN Connector

START/STOP Button

MBR SET Button

SNAPSHOT Button

Up Button

INSERT Button

Down Button

A. DUB Button

PLAY Button

FF Button

STOP Button

PAUSE Button

R.A.EDIT Buttons

Functions

With the camcorder’s Power

Switch set to the camera

position (“ ” or ”) .

Transmits the beam signal.

Zoom in/out ( pg. 20)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

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

—

Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to

“”.

Zoom in/out ( pg. 63)

 pg. 66

 pg. 63, 65

 pg. 63

 pg. 63

•Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search on the

tape ( pg. 38)

•Displays previous image in the memory

card ( pg. 42)

 pg. 67

 pg. 64

 pg. 64

 pg. 66

 pg. 65

 pg. 63

 pg. 72

 pg. 63

 pg. 71

•Starts Playback of the tape ( pg. 38)

•Starts Auto Playback of the memory card

( pg. 42)

•Forward/Forward Shuttle Search on the

tape ( pg. 38)

•Displays next image in the memory card

( pg. 42)

•Stops the tape ( pg. 38)

•Stops Auto Playback ( pg. 42)

Pauses the tape ( pg. 63)

 pg. 65 – 70

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

(cont.)

EN63

Press TNormal playback

Left or SLOW

Rewind Button

To move image,

press (Right)

while keeping

SHIFT held down.

PAUSE

PLAY

Zoom Buttons

SHIFT

Right or SLOW

Forward Button

Up Button

Down Button

STOP

FEATURE:

Slow-Motion Playback

PURPOSE:

To allow slow-speed search in either direction during

video playback.

OPERATION:

1) To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, press

SLOW (

9

or

0

) more than approx. 2 seconds. After

approx. 5 minutes (approx. 20 seconds with a 80-

minute cassette) in Slow Rewind or Forward, normal

playback resumes.

To stop Slow-Motion Playback, press PLAY (

4

).

NOTES:

●

You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still

Playback by pressing SLOW more than approx. 2

seconds.

●

During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image

processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.

●

After SLOW

(

9

or

0

)

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 distur-

bances in video and the picture may seem unstable,

especially with steady images. This is not a malfunc-

tion.

●

During Slow-Motion Playback, press PAUSE

(6)

to

pause playback.

FEATURE:

Frame-By-Frame Playback

PURPOSE:

To allow frame-by-frame search during video playback.

OPERATION:

1) To change from normal to Frame-By-Frame Playback,

press SLOW (

0

) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (

9

)

repeatedly for reverse. Each time it is pressed, the frame

is played back.

NOTE:

You can also engage Frame-By-Frame Playback from Still

Playback by pressing SLOW

(

9

or

0

)

repeatedly.

FEATURE:

Playback Zoom

PURPOSE:

To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time during playback.

OPERATION:

1) Press PLAY (

4

) to find the scene of interest.

2) Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote control. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the

camcorder's remote sensor. Pressing T zooms in.

3) You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture. While holding down

SHIFT, press (Left), (Right), (Up) and (Down).

To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification returns to normal. Or, press STOP (5) and then press PLAY (

4

).

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 Zoom cannot be used on images that were recorded when “CAMERA MODE” is set to “PS-VIDEO”

(



pg. 26, 27).

Remote sensor

64 EN

OF

1

2

3

4

5

F

CLASS I C

MONOTONE

SEP I A

S T ROBE

VIDEO ECHO

PLAYBACK TEFFEC

FILM

PLAY

EFFECT EFFECT ON/OFF

PLAYBACK EFFECT

Select Menu

FEATURE:

Playback Special Effects

PURPOSE:

To allow you to add creative effects to the video

playback image.

OPERATION:

1) To start playback, press PLAY (

4

).

2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote

sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT

Select Menu appears.

3) Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by

pressing EFFECT. The selected function is activated

and after 2 seconds the menu disappears.

To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/

OFF on the remote control. Pressing it again re-

activates the selected effect.

To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2

above.

NOTES:

●

When some Playback Special Effects are used, the

Multi-Analyser 4 and Multi-Analyser 9 Snapshot

modes (



pg. 18) are not available.

●

The effects that can be used during playback are

Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia, Strobe and Video

Echo. The effects work the same in playback as they

did in recording. Refer to page 35 for more

information.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

(cont.)

Remote sensor

EN65

VCR CODE LIST

MITSUBISHI

NEC

GRUNDIG

HITACHI

PANASONIC

JVC

BLAUPUNKT

AKAI

FERGUSON

A

B

C

VCR BRAND

NAME

BUTTONS

(A) (B)

SANYO

SHARP

TOSHIBA

SONY

THOMSON,

TELEFUNKEN,

SABA,

NORDMENDE

SELECO,

REX

PHILIPS

VCR BRAND

NAME

BUTTONS

(A) (B)

MBR SET

SHIFT

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]

Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as

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

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

more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand

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

VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by

operating the VCR manually.

Before operation, make sure the batteries are installed

in the remote control ( pg. 61).

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

1

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the

remote towards the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then,

referring to the VCR CODE LIST, press and hold

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

The code is automatically set once you release

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

2

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

holding SHIFT, press the button on the remote

for the desired function. The functions the

remote can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF,

REW and VCR REC STBY (you do not need to

press SHIFT for this one).

You are now ready to try Random Assemble

Editing.

IMPORTANT

Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and

those of many other makers, it may not work with

yours or may offer limited functions.

NOTES:

●

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

another code from the VCR CODE LIST.

●

Some brands of VCR do not come on automati-

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

try step 2.

●

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

use the controls on the VCR.

●

When the remote control’s batteries run out, the

VCR brand you have set will be erased.

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

to reset the VCR brand.

VCR (Recording deck)

66 EN

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

(cont.)

DISPLAY

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Also refer to pg. 52 and 53.

1

A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause

connector . . .

... connect the editing cable to the Remote

PAUSE connector.

A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote

pause connector but equipped with an

R.A.EDIT connector . . .

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

connector.

A VCR other than above . . .

... connect the editing cable to the remote

control’s PAUSE IN connector.

2

Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder and set the

Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch.

3

Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape and

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

NOTES:

●

Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the

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

they will be recorded onto the new tape.

To choose whether or not the following displays appear

on the connected TV . . .

•Date/Time

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

Menu Screen (墌 pg. 39).

•Time Code

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

Screen (墌

pg. 39).

•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running

Displays

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

Menu Screen (墌 pg. 39). Or, press DISPLAY on the

remote control.

●

For GR-DV2000 Owners: Make sure to set “S/AV

INPUT” to “OFF” in the Menu Screen (

墌

pg. 39).

●

Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as

required:

Y/C : When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts

Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.

CVBS : When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not

accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable.

●

When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input

connector, an optional DV cable can be connected

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

To Remote

PAUSE or

R.A.EDIT VCR

TV

To PAUSE IN

Editing

cable

(provided)

S-Video

cable

(provided)

Audio/Video

cable

(provided)

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

** When connecting cables, open this cover.

Connector

cover**

To

AV

To

EDIT

To

S-VIDEO

To AUDIO,

VIDEO* and

-IN

connectors

“Y/C”/“CVBS”

video out

select switch

If your VCR has the

SCART connector,

use the provided

cable adapter.

EN67

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

–– : –– ~

~

~

~

~

~

~

~

––

:

––

0:000

––

TOTAL

ECODEM

IT

NIOUT

MOD E

CANCEL

R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

PLAY

FADE/WIPE

EFFECT

EDIT IN/OUT

SELECT SCENES

4

Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote

sensor. Press PLAY (

4

) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/

OFF on the remote control.

The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.

5

If using a Fade/Wipe at the beginning of the scene,

press FADE/WIPE on the remote control.

•Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly,

and stop when the one you want is displayed.

•You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the

beginning of Programme 1.

6

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

the remote control. The Edit-In position appears in

the Random Assemble Editing Menu.

7

At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The

Edit-Out position appears in the Random Assemble

Editing Menu.

8

If using a Fade/Wipe at the end of the scene, press

FADE/WIPE.

•Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly,

and stop when the one you want is displayed.

•If you select a Fade/Wipe effect for an Edit-Out

point, the effect is automatically applied to the

following Edit-In point.

•You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the end

of the last scene.

•When you use Fade/Wipe effects, that time is

included in the total time (this does not apply to

Picture Wipe/Dissolve).

1

9

If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT

(墌 pg. 64).

10

Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes.

•To change previously registered points, press

CANCEL on the remote control. The registered

points disappear, one at a time, from the most

recently registered point.

•If you are not using Fade/Wipe or Programme AE

with special effects, repeat steps 6 and 7 only.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

NOTES:

●

When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between them.

●

If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the recording deck’s Record-Standby mode will be

cancelled and editing will not take place.

●

If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-In and Edit-Out points, a blue screen may be included in

the edited version.

●

Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds, the time code total time may not match the

total programme time exactly.

●

Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.

●

If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Programme AE with special effects, you cannot use the Dissolve

or Black & White Fader. In this case the Dissolve or Black & White indicator begins blinking. Once the next

Edit-In point is registered, the effect is turned off. To combine these effects, use Sepia or Monotone during

recording, then use the Dissolve or Black & White Fader during Random Assemble Editing.

●

It is not possible to use Fade/Wipe effects and Programme AE with special effects during Random Assemble

Editing using a DV cable.

Random Assemble

Editing Menu

Programme

Remote sensor

68 EN

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

(cont.)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

00 :25

~

02 : 05

––

07:18

~

08 : 31

–– ––

03:33

~

05 : 53

13 : 15

15 :

:

55

~

~

~

~

16 : 29

16:30

9:39

––––

––

–– –– ––

TOTAL

ECODEMIT

NIOUTMODE

09:30

~

PAUSE

VCR REC

STBY

REW

STOP

R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

CANCEL

FADE/WIPE

EFFECT

EDIT IN/OUT

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

11

Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of

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

12

Point the remote control towards the VCR’s remote

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

engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

13

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the

camcorder. Editing proceeds as programmed, right

through to the end of the last registered scene.

•Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does

not start editing.

•When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters

the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its Record-

Pause mode.

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

be dubbed all the way to the end automatically.

•If you operate the camcorder during automatic

editing, the VCR will enter its Record-Pause mode

and automatic editing will stop.

1

14

Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the

VCR.

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

R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.

NOTES:

●

Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control clears

all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing.

●

When the editing cable is connected to the remote

control’s Pause In connector during dubbing, make sure

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

the path between the two is unobstructed.

●

Random Assemble Editing may not function properly

when using a tape including several duplicated time

codes (

墌

pg. 21).

Recording Start/Stop Button

Random Assemble

Editing Menu

Remote Sensor

EN69

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

–– :–– ~

~

~

~

~

~

~

~

––

:

––

0:000

––

TOTAL

NIOUT

MOD E

R.A.EDIT ON/OFF

ECODEMIT

For More Accurate Editing

Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to

Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing

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

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

recorded scenes you did not want. For a cleanly edited

tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder

against your VCR.

DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING

1

Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point the

remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and

press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF.

The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.

2

Perform Random Assemble Editing on Programme 1

only. In order to check VCR and camcorder timing,

select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit-

In point.

3

Play back the dubbed scene.

•If any images from the scene prior to the

transition you chose for your Edit-In point were

recorded, that means your VCR moves too quickly

from Record-Pause to Record mode.

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

VCR is slow to start recording.

Random Assemble

Editing Menu

Programme 1

VCR

(Recording deck)

TV

Remote sensor

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

70 EN

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

(cont.)

ROSYNCH O. 1

–

ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER

TIMING

4

Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote

sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the

Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then

press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

5

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ VIDEO” and

press it. The VIDEO Menu appears. Then, rotate it to

“SYNCHRO” and press it. The value for “SYNCHRO”

is highlighted.

6

Based on the diagnostics performed (墌 pg. 69), you

can now advance the VCR’s record timing by rotating

the MENU wheel towards “䊱”. You can also delay

the VCR’s record timing by rotating the MENU wheel

towards “䊲”. The adjustment range is from –1.3 to

+1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second increments.

Press the MENU wheel to finish the setting.

7

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “

1

RETURN” and

press it twice.

Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning

with step 4 on page 67.

NOTES:

●

Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing, do

a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check

whether the value you have input is appropriate or not,

and make adjustments accordingly.

●

Depending on the recorder, there may be situations

where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected.

Display

MENU Wheel

VCR

(Recording deck)

TV

EN71

6

e

PAUSE

STOP

A.DUB

PLAY

DISPLAY

Audio Dubbing

The audio track can be customized only when recorded in

the 12-bit mode (墌 pg. 27).

NOTES:

●

Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16-

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

blank portion of a tape.

●

To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the

television, make connections (

墌

pg. 52).

1

Play back the tape to locate the point where editing

will start, then press PAUSE (6).

2

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

press PAUSE (6). “6e” appears.

3

Press PLAY (

4

) , then begin “narrating”.

Speak into the microphone.

•To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (6).

4

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

(5).

To hear the dubbed sound during playback . . .

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

Menu Screen (墌 pg. 39, 40).

NOTES:

●

Audio dubbing is also possible using an optional

microphone connected to the MIC connector.

●

Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio

Dubbing. To hear sound, connect optional headphones

to the PHONE connector.

●

While an optional microphone is connected, the built-in

microphone is disabled.

●

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

(

墌

pg. 87).

●

For GR-DV2000 Owners: To perform Audio Dubbing

with a video unit connected to the camcorder’s AV

connector, first set “S/AV INPUT” to “ON” in the Menu

Screen (

墌

pg. 39). You can hear sound from the video

unit using optional headphones.

Speaker

Stereo

microphone

Audio Dub

Standby mode

Power Switch

Display

PHONE

(headphone)

connector*

MIC (external

microphone

input) connector*

* Located beneath the cover.

Remote sensor

72 EN

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

(cont.)

PAUSE

START/STOP

INSERT

PLAY

REW

STOP

12:34

6

w

Insert Editing

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.

NOTES:

●

Before performing the following steps, make sure that

“TIME CODE” is set to “ON” in the Menu Screen

(

墌

pg. 39).

●

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. 52).

1

Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and

press PAUSE (6). Confirm the time code at this point

(墌 pg. 40).

2

Press REW (

2

) until the Edit-In point is located, then

press PAUSE (6).

3

Press and hold INSERT (w) on the remote control,

then press PAUSE (6). “6w” and the Time Code

(min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters Insert-

Pause mode.

4

Press 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.

5

To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then STOP

(5) on the remote control. Do not press the Stop

button (5) on the camcorder since this will activate

backlight compensation instead.

NOTES:

●

Programme AE with special effects (

墌

pg. 34, 35) 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 Edting

stops (

墌

pg. 87).

Power Switch

Lock Button

Display

Remote sensor

EN73

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

TROUBLESHOOTING

1.

No power is supplied.

2.

“SET DATE/TIME!”

appears.

3.

Recording cannot be

performed.

4.

There is no picture.

5.

Some functions are not

available using the MENU

wheel.

6.

The focus does not adjust

automatically.

1.

•The power is not connected

properly.

•The battery is dead.

•The LCD monitor is not open

fully or the viewfinder is not

pulled out when recording.

2.

•The built-in clock’s

rechargeable lithium battery

is discharged.

•The previously set date/time

is erased.

3.

•The tape’s erase protection

tab is set to “SAVE”.

•The Power Switch is set to

“ ” or “OFF”.

•“TAPE END” appears.

•The cassette holder cover is

open.

4.

•The camcorder is not getting

power, or some other

malfunction exists.

5.

•The Power Switch is set to

“ ”.

6.

•Focus is set to the Manual

mode.

•The recording was done in a

dark place, or the contrast

was low.

•The lens is dirty or covered

with condensation.

1.

•Connect the AC Power

Adapter/Charger securely

(墌 pg. 7).

•Replace the dead battery

with a fully charged one

(墌 pg. 6, 7).

•Open the LCD monitor fully

or pull out the viewfinder.

2.

•Connect the camcorder to

an AC outlet using the AC

Power Adapter/Charger for

over 24 hours to charge the

clock’s lithium battery

(墌 pg. 9).

3.

•Set the tape’s erase

protection tab to “REC”

(墌 pg. 10).

•Set the Power Switch to

“ ” or “ ” (墌 pg. 12).

•Replace with new cassette

(墌 pg. 10).

•Close the cassette holder

cover.

4.

•Turn the camcorder’s power

off and on again

(墌 pg. 16).

5.

•Set the Power Switch to

“ ” (墌 pg. 12).

6.

•Set Focus to the Auto mode

(墌 pg. 25).

•Clean the lens and check

the focus again (墌 pg. 80).

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

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

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

pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed

as usual from the beginning.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

74 EN

TROUBLESHOOTING

(cont.)

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

7.

The cassette will not load

properly.

8.

The memory card will not

load properly.

9.

In the 5-Second mode,

recording ends before

5 seconds have elapsed.

10.

Snapshot mode cannot be

used.

11.

The colour of Snapshot

looks strange.

12.

The image taken using

Snapshot is too dark.

13.

The image taken using

Snapshot is too bright.

14.

Digital Zoom does not

work.

15.

Programme AE with

special effects and Fade/

Wipe Effects do not work.

16.

The Black & White Fader

does not work.

7.

•The cassette is in the wrong

position.

•The battery’s charge is low.

8.

•The memory card is in the

wrong position.

9.

•The 5-Second mode is set to

“ANIM.” in the Menu

Screen.

10.

•The Squeeze mode is

selected.

11.

•The light source or the

subject does not include

white. Or there are various

different light sources behind

the subject.

•The Sepia or Monotone

mode is activated.

12.

•Shooting was performed

under backlit conditions.

13.

•The subject is too bright.

14.

•10X optical zoom is selected.

•The Shooting Mode Switch is

set to “XGA/VGA” or

“UXGA”.

•“PROGRAM AE” is set to

“VIDEO ECHO” in the Menu

Screen.

•“WIDE MODE” is set to “PS-

WIDE” in the Menu Screen.

•Multi-Analyser 4 or Multi-

Analyser 9 was attempted

during Digital Zoom.

•Picture Wipe or Dissolve are

being used in a scene

transition.

15.

•The Power Switch is set to

“ ”.

16.

•The Sepia or Monotone

mode is activated.

7.

•Set it in the right position

(墌 pg. 10).

•Install a fully charged

battery (墌 pg. 6, 7).

8.

•Set it in the right position

(墌 pg. 11).

9.

•Select “5S” in the Menu

Screen (墌 pg. 31).

10.

•Disengage the Squeeze

mode (墌 pg. 28).

11.

•Find a white subject and

compose your shot so that it

also appears in the frame

(墌 pg. 18, 19).

•Turn off Sepia and

Monotone (墌 pg. 34, 35).

12.

•Press the BACKLIGHT

Button (墌 pg. 36).

13.

•Set “PROGRAM AE” to

“SPOTLIGHT” in the Menu

Screen (墌 pg. 34).

14.

•Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or

“300X” in the Menu Screen

(墌 pg. 27).

•Set the Shooting Mode

Switch to “VIDEO”

(墌 pg. 12, 20).

•Disengage the “VIDEO

ECHO” mode (墌 pg. 20,

35).

•Disengage the “PS-WIDE”

mode (墌 pg. 28).

•Disengage Multi-Analyser 4

or Multi-Analyser 9

(墌 pg. 18).

•Wait until the Picture Wipe

or Dissolve effects are

completed (墌 pg. 20, 32).

15.

•Set the Power Switch to

“ ” (墌 pg. 32, 34).

16.

•Turn off Sepia and

Monotone (墌 pg. 32, 34).

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17.

The Dissolve function does

not work.

18.

The Picture Wipe and

Dissolve functions do not

work.

19.

The picture wipe function

does not work.

20.

Scene transition does not

go as expected.

17.

•The Sepia, Monotone or

Slow Shutter mode of

Programme AE with special

effects is activated.

•“WIDE MODE” is set to

“SQUEEZE” or “PS-WIDE” in

the Menu Screen.

•The previously selected

mode of Programme AE with

special effects was changed

after the last selected scene

for editing was registered.

18.

•The last selected editing

scene is ending.

•At the end of the last selected

scene for editing, the Power

Switch was set to “OFF”.

•The power is off.

19.

•The Slow Shutter mode is

activated.

•“WIDE MODE” is not set to

“OFF”.

20.

•When using “Picture Wipe/

Dissolve” (墌 pg. 32), there

is a delay of a fraction of a

second between the previous

record stop-point and the

Dissolve start-point. This is

normal, but this slight delay

becomes especially

noticeable when shooting

fast-moving subject or during

rapid panning.

17.

•Turn off Sepia, Monotone or

Slow Shutter before adding

Dissolve to a scene

transition (墌 pg. 32, 34).

•Set “WIDE MODE” to

“CINEMA” or “OFF” mode

(墌 pg. 28).

•Make sure you have selected

the mode of Programme AE

with special effects you want

before starting editing

(墌 pg. 32, 34).

18.

•Select Picture Wipe or

Dissolve before beginning

recording. The effects are

then automatically activated

(墌 pg. 32).

•Do not turn off the

camcorder’s power after

setting Edit-In and Edit-Out

points, as they will all be

erased (墌 pg. 32).

•The camcorder automati-

cally shuts off after 5

minutes have elapsed in the

Record-Standby mode.

Make sure you continue

operations within 5 minutes

after engaging Record-

Standby mode (墌 pg. 32).

19.

•Disengage the Slow Shutter

mode or set “WIDE MODE”

to “OFF” before preparing

to use the Picture Wipe

(墌 pg. 28, 32, 34).

20.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

(cont.)

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

21.

•The Picture Wipe or

Dissolve functions are in use.

•“WIDE MODE” is set to

“SQUEEZE” or “PS-WIDE” in

the Menu Screen.

•A Fade-In or Fade-Out is in

progress.

22.

•When shooting in the dark,

the unit becomes highly

sensitive to light and the

image takes on an effect

similar to Slow Shutter.

23.

•The Picture Wipe or Dissolve

function is in use.

24.

•The Sepia or Monotone

mode is activated.

25.

•This is a result of exceedingly

high contrast, and is not a

malfunction.

26.

•This is not a malfunction.

27.

•“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”

in the Menu Screen.

•Interface Shooting is

performed.

28.

•Images stored in the memory

card are protected.

29.

•“TIME CODE” is set to

“OFF” in the Menu Screen.

21.

•Set “WIDE MODE” to

“CINEMA” or “OFF” mode

(墌 pg. 28).

•Do not try to use the Video

Echo mode during a Fade-In

or Fade-Out (墌 pg. 32, 34).

22.

•If you want the lighting to

look more natural, set GAIN

UP to “AGC” or “OFF” in

the Menu Screen

(墌 pg. 27).

23.

•Do not try to use the Classic

Film or Strobe mode during

a scene transition

(墌 pg. 32, 34).

24.

•Turn off Sepia or Monotone

before setting White

Balance (墌 pg. 35, 37).

25.

————

26.

————

27.

•Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”

in the Menu Screen

(墌 pg. 29).

•During Interface Shooting,

the date/time does not

appear (墌 pg. 17).

28.

•Remove protection from the

images stored in the

memory card and delete

them (墌 pg. 44, 45).

29.

•Set “TIME CODE” to “ON”

in the Menu Screen

(墌 pg. 29, 39).

21.

The Video Echo mode

does not work.

22.

Even when Slow Shutter is

not selected, the image

looks like it is activated.

23.

There is no strobe when

the Classic Film or Strobe

mode is activated.

24.

White Balance cannot be

activated.

25.

When shooting a subject

illuminated by bright light,

vertical lines appear.

26.

When the screen is under

direct sunlight during

shooting, the screen

becomes red or black for

an instant.

27.

During recording, the date/

time does not appear.

28.

Images stored in the

memory card cannot be

deleted.

29.

The indicators and

messages do not appear.

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

30.

Images on the LCD

monitor appear dark or

whitish.

31.

The rear of the LCD

monitor is hot.

32.

The indicators and the

image colour on the LCD

monitor are not clear.

33.

The LCD monitor or

viewfinder indications

blink.

34.

Coloured bright spots

appear all over the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder.

30.

•In places subject to low

temperature, images become

dark due to the

characteristics of the LCD

monitor. When this happens,

the displayed colours differ

from those that are actually

recorded. This is not a defect

of the camcorder.

•When the LCD monitor’s

fluorescent light reaches the

end of its service life, images

on the LCD monitor become

dark. Consult your nearest

JVC dealer.

31.

•The light used to illuminate

the LCD monitor causes it to

become hot.

32.

•This may occur when the

surface or the edge of the

LCD monitor is pressed.

33.

•Certain Fade/Wipe effects,

certain modes of Programme

AE with special effects, “DIS”

and other functions that

cannot be used together are

selected at the same time.

34.

•The LCD monitor and the

viewfinder are made with

high-precision technology.

However, black spots or

bright spots of light (red,

green or blue) may appear

constantly on the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder.

These spots are not recorded

on the tape. This is not due

to any defect of the unit.

(Effective dots: more than

99.99 %)

30.

•Adjust the brightness and

angle of the LCD monitor

(墌 pg. 16, 17).

31.

•Close the LCD monitor to

turn it off or set the Power

Switch to “OFF”, and let the

unit cool down.

32.

————

33.

•Re-read the sections

covering Fade/Wipe effects,

Programme AE with special

effects and “DIS”

(墌 pg. 28, 32 – 35).

34.

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

35.

During recording, sound

cannot be heard.

36.

Play, Rewind and Fast-

Forward functions do not

work.

37.

A memory card cannot be

played back.

38.

The tape is moving, but

there is no picture.

39.

The LCD monitor image is

distorted.

40.

Images on the LCD

monitor are jittery.

41.

For GR-DV2000 owners:

There is no playback

picture on the connected

TV.

42.

Blocks of noise appear

during playback, or there is

no playback picture and

the screen becomes blue.

43.

The LCD monitor, the

viewfinder and the lens

have become dirty (ex.

fingerprints).

35.

•The optional headphones are

not connected to the

headphone connector.

•The sound volume of the

headphone connector was

not adjusted appropriately.

The sound volume at this

point is the same as the level

it was adjusted to during

playback.

36.

•The Power Switch is set to

“ ” or “ ”.

•The D.S.C. playback mode is

engaged.

37.

•The Power Switch is set to

“ ” or “ ”.

•The D.S.C. playback mode is

not engaged.

38.

•Your TV has AV input

terminals, but is not set to its

VIDEO mode.

•The cassette holder cover is

open.

39.

•During playback of the

unrecorded portion, High-

speed Search and still

playback, LCD monitor

indications appear distorted.

This is not a defect.

40.

•The speaker volume is too

great.

41.

•Since the analogue input

mode is engaged, the

camcorder is in the Record-

Standby mode.

42.

————

43.

————

35.

•Connect the optional

headphones to the

headphone connector

(墌 pg. 82, 83).

•Adjust the sound volume

during playback (墌 pg. 38).

36.

•Set the Power Switch to

“ ” (墌 pg. 38).

•Press MEMORY PLAY to

disengage the D.S.C.

playback mode (墌 pg. 42).

37.

•Set the Power Switch to

“ ” (墌 pg. 42).

•Press MEMORY PLAY

(墌 pg. 42).

38.

•Set the TV to the mode or

channel appropriate for

video playback

(墌 pg. 52, 53).

•Close the cassette holder

cover (墌 pg. 10).

39.

————

40.

•Turn the speaker volume

down (墌 pg. 38).

41.

•Set “S/AV INPUT” to “OFF”

in the Menu Screen

(墌 pg. 39).

42.

•Clean the video heads with

an optional cleaning

cassette (墌 pg. 90).

43.

•Wipe them gently with soft

cloth. Wiping strongly can

cause damage (墌 pg. 80).

TROUBLESHOOTING

(cont.)

EN79

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

44.

An unusual mark appears.

45.

An error indication

(E01 — E06) appears.

46.

The charger indicator on

the AC Power Adapter/

Charger does not light.

47.

Picture does not appear on

the LCD monitor.

48.

When the image is printed

from the printer, a black

bar appears at the bottom

of the screen.

49.

When the camcorder is

connected via the DV

connector, the camcorder

does not operate.

50.

During transport, the lens

cover opens.

51.

The memory card cannot

be removed from the

camcorder.

44.

————

45.

•A malfunction of some kind

has occurred. In this case the

camcorder’s functions

become unusable.

46.

•The temperature of the

battery is extremely high/low.

•Charging is difficult in places

subject to extremely high/

low temperatures.

47.

•The viewfinder is pulled out.

•The LCD monitor’s

brightness setting is too dark.

48.

•This is not a malfunction.

49.

•The DV cable was plugged/

unplugged with power

turned on.

50.

————

51.

————

44.

•Check the section of the

manual that explains LCD

monitor/viewfinder

indications (墌 pg. 84 – 88).

45.

•Remove the power supply

(battery pack, etc.) and wait

a few minutes for the

indication to clear. When it

does, you can resume using

the camcorder.

If the indication remains

even though you repeat the

above two or three times,

please consult your nearest

JVC dealer.

46.

•To protect the battery, it is

recommended to charge it

in places with a temperature

of 10°C to 35°C (墌 pg. 89).

47.

•Push the viewfinder back in.

•Adjust the brightness of the

LCD monitor (墌 pg. 16).

•If the monitor is tilted

upward 180 degrees, open

the monitor fully (墌 pg. 16).

48.

•By recording with “DIS”

activated (墌 pg. 28) this

can be avoided.

49.

•Turn the camcorder’s power

off and on again, then

operate it.

50.

•Do not subject the

camcorder to shock or

excessive vibration during

transport.

•Turn the camcorder on and

off. The lens cover closes.

51.

•Push in the memory card a

few more times (墌 pg. 11).

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USER MAINTENANCE

1

2

Cassette

holder cover

OPEN/EJECT

Switch

PUSH HERE

Cassette holder

Hatch

Cleaning The Camcorder

1

To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft

cloth.

Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it

well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again

with a dry cloth.

2

Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor.

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to

damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.

3

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

then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

4

To clean the viewfinder, raise it to the vertical

position. Carefully lift the plastic tab on the

bottom of the viewfinder, and open the hatch

.

5

Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at

the bottom of the viewfinder and clean the

interior of the viewfinder with it .

6

Close the hatch. Tilt the viewfinder back to the

horizontal position and push it back in.

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.

After Use

1

Turn off the camcorder.

2

Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of

the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover

open until it locks. The cassette holder opens

automatically. Remove the cassette.

3

Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.

•Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes

automatically. Wait until it recedes completely

before closing the cassette holder cover.

4

Slide BATT. RELEASE 1 and remove the battery

pack 2 .

BATT. RELEASE

Switch

Remove.

Lens blower

EN81

INDEX

Jack Box

1DC Input Connector [DC IN] ................. 墌 pg. 7

2USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector ... 墌 pg. 54

3S-Video Input/Output Connector: GR-DV2000,

S-Video Output Connector: GR-DV1800,

[S-VIDEO] .................... 墌 pg. 52, 53, 56, 57, 66

4Edit Connector [EDIT] .......................... 墌 pg. 66

Connect the editing cable when performing

Random Assemble Editing ........... 墌 pg. 65 – 70

1

32

4

5

5Multi Connector

The Jack Box can be connected with this

camcorder through this connector. Never touch it

with your hand or hit it with a hard object; if the

pins are damaged, the connectors will become

unusable due to contact failure.

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INDEX

Controls, Connectors And Indicators

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Controls

1FOCUS Button ..................................... 墌 pg. 25

2Snapshot Button

[SNAPSHOT] ................ 墌 pg. 18, 19, 22, 24, 60

3•Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. 墌 pg. 20

•Speaker/Headphone Volume Control

[VOLUME] ........................................ 墌 pg. 38

4Shooting Mode Switch

[VIDEO, XGA/VGA, UXGA] ................ 墌 pg. 12

5Power Switch [ , , , OFF] ...... 墌 pg. 12

6Recording Start/Stop Button .................. 墌 pg. 16

7Lock Button ......................................... 墌 pg. 12

8 Diopter Adjustment Control ................... 墌 pg. 8

9MEMORY PLAY Button ........................ 墌 pg. 42

0•Stop Button [5] ................................. 墌 pg. 38

•BACKLIGHT Button .......................... 墌 pg. 36

!•Rewind Button [

2

] ......................... 墌 pg. 38

•EXPOSURE Button ............................ 墌 pg. 36

@•Play/Pause Button [

4

/6] ................... 墌 pg. 38

•Programme AE Button [PROG.AE] ..... 墌 pg. 34

#•Fast-Forward Button [

3

] ................. 墌 pg. 38

•FADE/WIPE Button ............................ 墌 pg. 32

$INDEX Button ...................................... 墌 pg. 43

%BLANK SEARCH Button ....................... 墌 pg. 41

^PRINT FRAME Button .......................... 墌 pg. 46

&PRINT Button

Enables printing using the optional printer

equipped with a PRINT DATA connector. Refer to

the separate “FOR OWNERS OF AN OPTIONAL

PRINTER” instruction sheet.

*Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] ... 墌 pg. 16

(•MENU Wheel [ , , PUSH] ............ 墌 pg. 26

•LCD Monitor Brightness Control ........ 墌 pg. 16

)Manual Focus Ring .............................. 墌 pg. 25

qBattery Release Button

[BATT. RELEASE] .................................... 墌 pg. 7

wOPEN/EJECT Switch ............................. 墌 pg. 10

Connectors

External Stereo Microphone Input Connector

[MIC] .................................................. 墌 pg. 71

The connectors to are located beneath a cover.

Headphone Connector [PHONE] ......... 墌 pg. 71

No sound is output from the speaker when

headphones are connected to this connector.

PRINTER Connector

Connect to the optional printer equipped with a

PRINT DATA connector. Refer to the separate

“FOR OWNERS OF AN OPTIONAL PRINTER”

instruction sheet.

Audio/Video Input/Output Connector: GR-DV2000,

Audio/Video Output Connector: GR-DV1800,

[AV] ............................. 墌 pg. 52, 53, 56, 57, 66

To connect a cable to the connector , open the

LCD monitor.

Digital Video Connector

[DV IN/OUT: GR-DV2000,

DV OUT: GR-DV1800]

(i.Link*) ............................. 墌 pg. 54, 55, 58, 59

* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry

specification and extensions thereof. The logo

is used for products compliant with the i.Link

standard.

Multi Connector

When attaching the Jack Box to the camcorder,

this part is connected.

Indicators

Power Lamp ........................................ 墌 pg. 16

Tally Lamp ........................................... 墌 pg. 16

Other Parts

Speaker ............................................... 墌 pg. 38

Grip Strap .............................................. 墌 pg. 8

Shoulder Strap Eyelets ............................ 墌 pg. 8

Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch .................. 墌 pg. 80

Battery Pack Mount ............................... 墌 pg. 7

LCD Monitor ................................. 墌 pg. 16, 17

Lens Hood ............................................. 墌 pg. 4

Lens Cover

Opens when the viewfinder is pulled out or the

LCD monitor is opened fully.

Info-Shoe

Attach the optional video light/flash/zoom

microphone.

Camera Sensor

Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.

Viewfinder ............................................. 墌 pg. 8

Remote Sensor ..................................... 墌 pg. 61

Stereo Microphone .............................. 墌 pg. 71

Stud Hole .............................................. 墌 pg. 8

Tripod Mounting Socket ......................... 墌 pg. 8

MEMORY CARD Cover ....................... 墌 pg. 11

84 EN

INDEX

Indications

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only

1Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect.

(墌 pg. 32, 33)

2Appears when in the Squeeze, Cinema or PS

Wide mode. (墌 pg. 28)

3Rotates while the tape is running. (墌 pg. 16)

4Displays the recording mode (SP or LP).

(墌 pg. 13)

5Displays the tape remaining time. (墌 pg. 16)

6•“REC” appears during recording.

•“PAUSE” appears during Record-Standby mode.

(墌 pg. 16)

7Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to

cut down on noise created by wind. (墌 pg. 28)

85S/Anim.: Displays the 5 second recording mode

or Animation recording mode.

(墌 pg. 28, 31)

9Appears when the Insert Editing (w) or Insert

Editing Pause (6w) mode is engaged. (墌 pg. 72)

0Displays the sound mode for approx. 5 seconds

after turning on the camcorder. (墌 pg. 27)

!Displays the Time Code. (墌 pg. 21, 29)

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Recording Only

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1Displays the file size of the stored image.

There are 3 modes available: UXGA, XGA and

VGA (in order of quality). (墌 pg. 14)

2Appears and blinks during shooting. (墌 pg. 19)

3Displays the quality of the stored image.

There are 2 modes available: FINE and STD

(standard) (in order of quality). (墌 pg. 14)

4•Appears during shooting.

•Blinks when a memory card is not loaded.

(墌 pg. 19)

5Displays the number of images that have already

been shot. (墌 pg. 19)

6Displays the total number of shots that can be

stored, including those already taken. (墌 pg. 19)

7Displays the UXGA mode: (DOUBLE) or

(ENLARGE). (墌 pg. 14)

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

(墌 pg. 12)

2Appears when the optional flash attached to the

info-shoe is ready.

3Appears when the white balance is adjusted.

(墌 pg. 37)

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

(墌 pg. 36)

•: Appears when backlight compensation is

used. (墌 pg. 36)

5Displays the selected Programme AE with special

effects. (墌 pg. 34)

6Appears when the iris is locked. (墌 pg. 36)

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

engaged. (墌 pg. 27)

8•Approximate zoom ratio: Appears during

zooming. (墌 pg. 20)

•: Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to

“AUTO” and the shutter speed is being

automatically adjusted. (墌 pg. 27)

9Appears during zooming.

Zoom level indicator (墌 pg. 20)

0Appears during Self-Timer recording. (墌 pg. 30)

!Appears when taking a Snapshot. (墌 pg. 18, 19)

@Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder. (墌 pg. 16)

#Displays the date/time. (墌 pg. 9)

$Appears when the focus is adjusted manually.

(墌 pg. 25)

EN85

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INDEX

Indications (cont.)

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback

1Displays the sound mode. (墌 pg. 39, 40)

2Displays the Blank Search mode. (墌 pg. 41)

3Displays the tape speed. (墌 pg. 13)

4Appears while a tape is running.

4

: Playback

3

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle search

2

: Rewind/Shuttle search

6: Pause

6

4

: Forward slow-motion

1

6: Reverse slow-motion

e: Audio Dubbing

6e : Audio Dubbing Pause

5Displays the date/time. (墌 pg. 39, 40)

6BRIGHT :

Displays the brightness of the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder.

(墌 pg. 16)

VOLUME : Displays the speaker or headphone

volume. (墌 pg. 38)

The level indicator moves.

7Displays the time code. (墌 pg. 39, 40)

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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback

1Displays the directory and file names. (墌 pg. 42)

2Displays the date. (墌 pg. 39, 40)

3Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder. (墌 pg. 16)

The level indicator moves.

4Displays the total number of stored files.

(墌 pg. 42)

5Displays the index number of the file. (墌 pg. 42)

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EN87

Indications Function

Displays the battery remaining power.

Remaining power level: high

Remaining power level: exhausted

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

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

Appears when no tape is loaded. (墌 pg. 10)

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

Switch is set to “ ” or “ ”.(墌 pg. 10)

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

cleaning cassette. (墌 pg. 90)

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

more than 1 hour until condensation disappears.

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

pressed while the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and the Shooting

Mode Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. (墌 pg. 17)

Appears if a tape in another format is loaded.

●Appears when the date/time is not set. (墌 pg. 9)

●Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is discharged and the

previously set date/time is erased. (墌 pg. 9)

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

(墌 pg. 71)

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

mode. (墌 pg. 71)

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

audio. (墌 pg. 71)

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

protection tab is set to “SAVE”.(墌 pg. 71)

Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.

(墌 pg. 72)

Warning Indications

TAPE!

TAPE END

SET DATE/TIME!

CHECK TAPE’S ERASE

PROTECTION TAB

HEAD CLEANING

REQUIRED USE

CLEANING CASSETTE

CONDENSATION

OPERATION PAUSED

PLEASE WAIT

DIFFERENT

FORMATTED TAPE

A. DUB ERROR!

<CANNOT DUB

ON A LP RECORDED

TAPE>

<CANNOT DUB

ON A 16BIT

RECORDING>

<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE

PROTECTION TAB>

A. DUB ERROR!

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

INSERT ERROR!

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Indications Function

●Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.

(墌 pg. 72)

●Appears if INSERT (w) on the remote control is pressed when the erase

protection tab is set to “SAVE”.(墌 pg. 72)

●Appears if the Shooting Mode Switch is set to “XGA/VGA” or “UXGA”.

(墌 pg. 14)

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:

– when no memory card is loaded.

– when the memory card's memory is full.

– when the memory card is not formatted.

– when a copy-protected SD Memory Card is loaded. (墌 pg. 60)

Appears in the following cases if a memory card is not loaded when

SNAPSHOT is pressed:

– when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and the Shooting Mode

Switch is set to “XGA/VGA” or “UXGA”.

– when the Shooting Mode Switch is set to “VIDEO” and “CAMERA

MODE” is set to “DUAL” in the Menu Screen. (墌 pg. 19, 24)

Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is

corrupt, or it has not been initialised. Initialise the memory card .

(墌 pg. 47)

Appears if there is no images stored in the memory card when the Power

Switch is set to “ ” and MEMORY PLAY is pressed.

Appears when the camcorder takes more than 60 seconds to 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 you attempt to shoot digital still images while a copy-

protected SD Memory Card is loaded.

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

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

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

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

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

PLEASE

FORMAT

MEMORY CARD!

E01 — E06

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD

MODE REMOVE AND

REATTACH BATTERY

COPYING FAILED

INDEX

Indications (cont.)

NO IMAGES STORED

CARD ERROR!

CHECK CARD’S WRITE

PROTECTION SWITCH

MEMORY IS FULL

INSERT ERROR!

<CANNOT EDIT

ON A LP RECORDED

TAPE>

<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE

PROTECTION TAB>

<CHECK SHOOTING

MODE SWITCH>

EN89

General Battery Precautions

If the remote control is not functioning even if it is

being operated correctly, the batteries are ex-

hausted. Replace them with fresh ones.

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

Please make note of the following rules for battery use.

When misused, the batteries can leak or explode.

1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 61.

2. Do not use any different size of batteries from

those specified.

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

4. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as

they can leak or explode.

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

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

stored for an extended period to avoid battery

leakage which can cause malfunctions.

Battery Packs

The supplied battery pack is

a lithium-ion battery. Before

using the supplied battery

pack or an optional battery

pack, be sure to read the

following cautions:

1. To avoid hazards . . .

.... do not burn.

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

transporting, make sure the provided battery

cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap

is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.

.... do not modify or disassemble.

.... do not expose the battery to temperatures

exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery

to overheat, explode or catch fire.

.... use only specified chargers.

2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .

.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

.... charge in an environment where temperatures

are within the tolerances shown in the chart

below. This is a chemical reaction type

battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical

reaction, while warmer temperatures can

prevent complete charging.

Terminals

CAUTIONS

.... 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

Operation ........... 0°C to 40°C

Storage ............... –10°C to 30°C

●

Recharging time is based on room temperature of

20°C.

●

The lower the temperature, the longer recharging

takes.

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to

read the following cautions:

1. During use . . .

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

mark.

.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded

tapes automatically erases the previously

recorded video and audio signals.

.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

.... do not load and unload the cassette

repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at

all. This slackens the tape and can result in

damage.

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

the tape to fingerprints and dust.

2. Store cassettes . . .

.... away from heaters or other heat sources.

.... out of direct sunlight.

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

shock or vibration.

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

magnetic fields (such as those generated by

motors, transformers or magnets).

.... vertically, in their original cases.

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Memory Cards

To properly use and store your memory cards, be

sure to read the following cautions:

1. During use . . .

.... make sure the memory card bears the SD or

MultiMediaCard mark.

.... make sure the memory card is positioned

properly when inserting.

2. While the memory card is being accessed

(during recording, playback, deletion,

initialisation, etc.) . . .

.... never unload the memory card and never turn

off the camcorder.

3. Store memory cards . . .

.... away from heaters or other heat sources.

.... out of direct sunlight.

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

shock or vibration.

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

magnetic fields (such as those generated by

motors, transformers or magnets).

LCD Monitor

1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,

DO NOT . . .

.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.

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

the bottom.

2. To prolong service life . . .

.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD

monitor use.

These are not malfunctions:

•While using the camcorder, the surface around

the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD

monitor may heat up.

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

surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

CAUTIONS

(cont.)

Main Unit

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

.... open the camcorder’s chassis.

.... disassemble or modify the unit.

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

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in

use.

.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects

to enter the unit.

.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the

power supply while the power is on.

.... leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

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

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

a cooking stove.

.... in places subject to excessive shock or

vibration.

.... near a television set.

.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting anten-

nas, etc.).

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

or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

.... in places of over 50°C.

.... in places where humidity is extremely low

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

.... in direct sunlight.

.... in a closed car in summer.

.... near a heater.

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

.... allow it to become wet.

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

.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration

during transportation.

.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

objects for long periods.

.... expose the lens to direct sunlight.

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

viewfinder.

.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

strap or the grip.

EN91

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit

immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled

device. External noise and interference (from a

TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from function-

ing properly. In such cases, first disconnect its

power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power

Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few

minutes and then re-connect it and proceed as

usual from the beginning.

About moisture condensation . . .

●You have observed that pouring a cold liquid

into a glass will cause drops of water to form

on the glass‘ outer surface. This same

phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a

camcorder when it is moved from a cool

place to a warm place, after heating a cold

room, under extremely humid conditions or

in a place directly subjected to the cool air

from an air conditioner.

●Moisture on the head drum can cause severe

damage to the video tape, and can lead to

internal damage to the camcorder itself.

5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:

•No picture during playback.

•Blocks of noise appear during playback.

•During recording, the Head Clog Warning

indicator “ ” appears.

In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette.

Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used

more than once consecutively, damage to the

video heads may result. After the camcorder

plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops

automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassette’s

instructions.

If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems

still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Mechanical moving parts used to move the video

heads and video tape tend to become dirty and

worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear

picture at all times, periodic check-ups are

recommended after using the unit for about

1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please

consult your nearest JVC dealer.

How To Handle A CD-ROM

•Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface

(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write

anything or put a sticker on either the front or

back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently

wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre

hole using a circular motion.

•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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TERMS

F

Fade-In/Out ........................................ 墌 pg. 32, 33

Fast-Forward The Tape .............................. 墌 pg. 38

5-second recording mode ......................... 墌 pg. 31

Frame-By-Frame Playback .................. 墌 pg. 38, 63

G

Gain Up ................................................... 墌 pg. 27

Grip Adjustment ......................................... 墌 pg. 8

I

Icons ................................................ 墌 pg. 27 – 29

Index Playback ......................................... 墌 pg. 43

Index Screen ............................................ 墌 pg. 43

Initialise A Memory Card .......................... 墌 pg. 47

Insert Editing............................................. 墌 pg. 72

Interface Shooting ..................................... 墌 pg. 17

Iris ............................................................ 墌 pg. 36

Iris Lock ................................................... 墌 pg. 36

J

Journalistic Shooting ................................. 墌 pg. 17

L

LCD monitor/Viewfinder

Indications ..................................... 墌 pg. 84 – 88

Load A Tape ............................................. 墌 pg. 10

M

Manual Focus ........................................... 墌 pg. 25

Memory Card ..................................... 墌 pg. 11, 90

Menu Screen, CAMERA ............................ 墌 pg. 27

Menu Screen, DISPLAY ....................... 墌 pg. 29, 39

Menu Screen, DSC ................................... 墌 pg. 14

Menu Screen, MANUAL ..................... 墌 pg. 27, 28

Menu Screen, MEMORY ........................... 墌 pg. 44

Menu Screen, SYSTEM ....................... 墌 pg. 29, 39

Menu Screen, VIDEO ............................... 墌 pg. 39

Monotone ................................................ 墌 pg. 35

Motor Drive Mode .................................... 墌 pg. 18

MultiMediaCard ................................. 墌 pg. 11, 90

A

AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... 墌 pg. 6, 7

Analogue Input ................................... 墌 pg. 39, 57

Animation ................................................ 墌 pg. 28

Audio Dubbing ........................................ 墌 pg. 71

Auto Date ................................................. 墌 pg. 29

Auto Focus ............................................... 墌 pg. 25

Auto Playback .......................................... 墌 pg. 42

Auto Shut off ................................ 墌 pg. 17, 19, 38

B

Backlight Compensation ........................... 墌 pg. 36

Battery Low .............................................. 墌 pg. 87

Battery Pack ..................................... 墌 pg. 6, 7, 89

Beep ........................................................ 墌 pg. 29

Brighten The LCD Monitor ........................ 墌 pg. 16

Built-in Clock's Lithium Battery ................... 墌 pg. 9

C

Channels (Left/Right) ................................. 墌 pg. 40

Charge The Battery Pack ............................. 墌 pg. 6

Cinema .................................................... 墌 pg. 28

Classic Film .............................................. 墌 pg. 35

Clean The Camcorder ............................... 墌 pg. 80

Connections ...................... 墌 pg. 7, 52, 54 – 59, 66

D

Darken The LCD Monitor ......................... 墌 pg. 16

Date/Time Display ........................ 墌 pg. 29, 39, 40

Date/Time Settings ...................................... 墌 pg. 9

Deleting Images ........................................ 墌 pg. 45

Demonstration Mode ............................ 墌 pg. 5, 29

Digital Zoom ...................................... 墌 pg. 20, 27

DIS (Digital Image Stabiliser) ..................... 墌 pg. 28

Dioptre Adjustment .................................... 墌 pg. 8

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ............ 墌 pg. 50

Dual Shooting ......................................... 墌 pg. 24

Dubbing ........................................... 墌 pg. 56 – 60

E

Erase Protection ........................................ 墌 pg. 10

Exposure Control ...................................... 墌 pg. 36

EN93

P

Picture Mode ............................................ 墌 pg. 14

Picture Wipe/Dissolve......................... 墌 pg. 32, 33

Playback Special Effects ............................ 墌 pg. 64

Playback Zoom ........................................ 墌 pg. 63

Power Switch Position .............................. 墌 pg. 12

Print Frame Deletion ........................... 墌 pg. 48, 49

Printer ...................................................... 墌 pg. 55

Programme AE With Special Effects ..... 墌 pg. 34, 35

Progressive Mode ............................... 墌 pg. 22, 23

Progressive Wide ...................................... 墌 pg. 28

Protecting Images ..................................... 墌 pg. 44

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

R

Random Assemble Editing ................. 墌 pg. 65 – 70

Record-Standby ........................................ 墌 pg. 16

Recording Mode ....................................... 墌 pg. 13

Remote Control ........................................ 墌 pg. 61

Rewind The Tape ...................................... 墌 pg. 38

S

SD Memory Card ................................ 墌 pg. 11, 90

Self-Recording .......................................... 墌 pg. 17

Self-Timer ................................................. 墌 pg. 30

Sepia ........................................................ 墌 pg. 35

Set Remote Control/VCR Code .................. 墌 pg. 65

Shooting Mode, XGA/VGA ....................... 墌 pg. 12

Shooting Mode, UXGA .............................. 墌pg. 12

Shooting Mode Switch Position ................. 墌 pg. 12

Shuttle Search ........................................... 墌 pg. 38

Shutter Speed ........................................... 墌 pg. 35

Slow-Motion Playback ........................ 墌 pg. 38, 63

Slow Shutter ............................................. 墌 pg. 35

Snapshot ...................................... 墌 pg. 18, 19, 24

Snapshot Mode ........................................ 墌 pg. 18

Snow ........................................................ 墌 pg. 35

Sound Mode ................................. 墌 pg. 27, 39, 40

Speaker Volume ....................................... 墌 pg. 38

Specifications ..................................... 墌 pg. 94, 95

Sports ....................................................... 墌 pg. 35

Spotlight ................................................... 墌 pg. 35

Squeeze ................................................... 墌 pg. 28

Still Playback ............................................ 墌 pg. 38

Strobe ...................................................... 墌 pg. 35

Superimposing A Print Frame .................... 墌 pg. 46

T

Tally ......................................................... 墌 pg. 29

Tele Macro ............................................... 墌 pg. 28

Time Code .............................. 墌 pg. 21, 29, 39, 40

Tripod Mounting ......................................... 墌 pg. 8

Twilight .................................................... 墌 pg. 35

U

Unload A Tape ......................................... 墌 pg. 10

V

Video Echo ............................................... 墌 pg. 35

W

White Balance .......................................... 墌 pg. 37

Wide Mode .............................................. 墌 pg. 28

Wind Cut ................................................. 墌 pg. 28

Wipe In/Out ....................................... 墌 pg. 32, 33

Z

Zooming .................................................. 墌 pg. 20

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SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder

For General

Power supply : DC 6.3 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger)

DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)

Power consumption

LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 4.4 W

LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.3 W

Dimensions (W x H x D) : 74 mm x 90 mm x 178 mm

(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in,

without the lens hood)

Weight : Approx. 660 g

(without cassette, memory card and battery)

Approx. 740 g

(incl. cassette, memory card and battery)

Operating temperature :0°C to 40°C

Operating humidity : 35% to 80%

Storage temperature :–20°C to 50°C

Pickup : 1/4" CCD (Progressive Scan)

Lens : F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens

Filter diameter :ø52 mm

LCD monitor : 3.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system

Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with 0.44" colour LCD

Speaker : Monaural

For Digital Video Camera

Format : DV format (SD mode)

Signal format : PAL standard

Recording/Playback format : Video: Digital component recording

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

48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit)

Cassette : Mini DV cassette

Tape speed : SP: 18.8 mm/s

LP: 12.5 mm/s

Maximum recording time : SP: 80 min.

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

For Digital Still Camera

Storage media : SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard

Compression system : JPEG (compatible)

File size : 3 modes (UXGA: 1600 x 1200 pixels/XGA: 1024 x 768 pixels/

VGA: 640 x 480 pixels)

Picture quality : 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)

Approximate number of storable images

(with the provided MultiMediaCard [8 MB])

FINE : 50 (VGA), 24 (XGA), 10 (UXGA)

STANDARD : 150 (VGA), 72 (XGA), 30 (UXGA)

(with an optional MultiMediaCard [16 MB])

FINE : 100 (VGA), 48 (XGA), 20 (UXGA)

STANDARD : 300 (VGA), 144 (XGA), 60 (UXGA)

EN95

For Connectors

AV

Video output :1 V

(

p-p

)

, 75 Ω, analogue

Video input (GR-DV2000 only) : 0.5 V

(

p-p

)

– 2.0 V

(

p-p

)

, 75 Ω, analogue

Audio output : 308 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue, stereo

Audio input (GR-DV2000 only) : 308 mV (rms), 50 kΩ, analogue, stereo

DV

Output : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant

Input (GR-DV2000 only) : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant

PHONE

Headphone output :ø3.5 mm, stereo

MIC

External microphone input : 459 µV (rms), high impedance unbalanced, ø3.5 mm (stereo)

PRINTER : For an optional video printer equipped with a PRINT DATA

connector

AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V40EG or AA-V40EK

Power requirement : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Power consumption : 23 W

Output

Charge : DC 7.2 V , 1.2 A

VTR : DC 6.3 V , 1.8 A

Dimensions (W x H x D) : 68 mm x 38 mm x 110 mm

Weight

AA-V40EG : Approx. 260 g

AA-V40EK : Approx. 340 g

Jack Box CU-V504U

For General

Dimensions (W x H x D) : 37.5 mm x 18.5 mm x 55 mm

Weight : Approx. 30 g

For Connectors

USB : TYPE B

S-VIDEO : Y: 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue output

C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue output

EDIT :ø3.5 mm, 2-pole

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

to change without notice.

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