Jvc Gr Dvl9000 Instruction Manual

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CONTENTS
ABOUT DV
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
GETTING STARTED

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DVL9000
Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on
the World Wide Web and answer our
Consumer Survey (in English only):
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/index-e.html

Charging The Battery Pack ..................... 8
Installing The Battery Pack .................... 9
Indoor Use ..................................... 10
Using The Power Pack ........................ 10
Date/Time Settings ........................... 11
Loading/Unloading A Cassette .............. 12
Recording Mode Setting ...................... 13
Grip Strap Attachment........................ 14
Tripod Mounting ............................... 14
Shoulder Strap Attachment .................. 15
Dioptre Adjustment ........................... 15
Remote Control Unit .......................... 16
Operation Mode ............................... 17

RECORDING

Basic Recording ................................ 18
Advanced Features ............................ 25

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback .................................
Advanced Features ............................
Basic Connections .............................
Advanced Connections ........................

EDITING

50
52
56
58

Dubbing .........................................
Digital Dubbing ................................
Brand Setting ..................................
Random Assemble Editing ....................
For More Accurate Editing ....................
Audio Dubbing .................................
Insert Editing ...................................

TROUBLESHOOTING
AFTER USE
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS
AND CONNECTORS

INSTRUCTIONS

5
6
8

60
61
62
63
66
68
69

70
75
76

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications
During Recording ............................ 79
LCD Monitor Indications During Playback .... 80
Warning Indications ........................... 81

CAUTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
INDEX

82
84
85
86
LYT0130-001A

EN
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.

Using This Instruction Manual

• All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z 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 “Controls, Indications and Connectors”
(Z pgs. 76 – 81) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow. They contain extremely important information
regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 82 and 83 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTIONS:

IMPORTANT
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 nontheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug
immediately, to avoid a 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.

n To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
n When you are not using the AC Power
Adapter/Battery charger for a long period of
time, it is recommended that you disconnect
the power cord from AC outlet.

WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
Warning on lithium cell battery
The battery used in this device may present a
fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do
not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or
incinerate.
Replace battery with Maxell, Panasonic
(Matsushita Electronic), Sanyo or Sony CR2025;
use of another battery may present a risk of fire
or explosion.
n Dispose of used battery properly.
n Keep away from children.
n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in
fire.

IMPORTANT:

n Never use any AC Power Adapter/Battery
Charger other than the one provided with this
camcorder.
n If you lose the provided AC Power Adapter/
Battery Charger or if it malfunctions, please
consult your nearest JVC service dealer.

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.

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 BN-V814U battery pack
and, to recharge it, 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.)

This unit is produced to comply with Standard
IEC Publ. 65.

n This camcorder is designed exclusively for
the
digital video cassette. Only
cassettes marked
can be used with this
unit.
Before recording an important scene . . .
.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini
DV mark.
.... 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.)

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!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 attach and use
the provided hand strap. Hold the camcorder firmly
in your hand, with the strap securely around your
wrist. 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 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.

About Batteries
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries
apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as
there is a risk of fire or explosion.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery terminals, or
the battery itself, 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 possess a
large power capacity. However, when the battery
pack becomes cool in an environment subject to
cold temperatures (below 10°C), the battery pack
has a characteristic that its usage time becomes
shorter and may cease to function. If this happens,
place the battery pack in your pocket or other
warm, protected place for a short time, then reattach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery
pack itself is not cold, it should not affect performance.
(If you’re using some kind of heating pad, make
sure the battery pack does not come in direct
contact with the pad.)

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.

ABOUT DV

The digital video camera converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording.
A video signal is composed of a luminance signal (Y) and colour signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals are
identified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analogue to Digital) converter
samples the Y signal at 13.5 MHz, and R-Y and B-Y at 6.75 MHz, and changes them to an 8-bit quantum signal.
Sound sampled at 48 kHz is changed to a 16-bit quantum signal, and sound sampled at 32 kHz is converted
to a 12-bit signal.

NOTE:
The data recorded on a tape is digital, but the output of the this camcorder is analogue.
VIDEO
Lens

Luminance Signal (Y)

A/D
conversion

Recording by
rotating head
helical scan

Colour Difference
Signal (R-Y/B-Y)
Chrominance (C)

A/D
conversion

Chromatic
Analysis

Signal
compression

AUDIO
A/D
conversion

Mic

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

Audio Area

6.35 mm

Video Area

5.24 mm

Sub-Code Area

ITI Area

Head tracking
direction
12 tracks/frame

1 Sub-Code Area
The Time Code and Date/Time data are
written here, separate from the video
data. This enables you to display the date
and time during playback, even if they
weren’t displayed while recording.

2 Video Area

The digital video signal is recorded here.

3 Audio Area
The digital audio signal is recorded here.

4 ITI (Insert and Tracking
Information) Area

Insert editing and post-recording editing
tracking signals are recorded here.

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

AC Power Adapter/Charger
AA-V80EK or AA-V80EA

Remote control unit
RM-V711U

MiniDV Cassette Tape 30 min
(DVM-30) M-DV30ME

Battery pack BN-V814U

Lithium battery CR2025 for remote
control unit (For function confirmation)

Cable adapter
(Provided only with U.K. models)

Shoulder Strap

Cleaning cloth

Editing cable
(ø 3.5 mini-plug, 2 poles)

VIDEO/AUDIO cable
(camcorder to TV or VCR,
ø 3.5 mini-plug 4 RCA plug)

S-VIDEO cable

DC cord

JLIP-PC connection cable

CD-ROM
The CD ROM contains
the following
3 software programmes:
•JLIP Video Capture
•JLIP Video Producer
•MGI PhotoSuite SE

GETTING STARTED

Charging The Battery Pack
You can charge one battery pack at a time, or two consecutively.

ATTACH

DETACH

Battery pack BN-V814U

To AC outlet

Power cord

AC Power
Adapter/Charger
AA-V80EK or
AA-V80EA

Charger
indicator 1
Power lamp
DC OUT jack
Charger indicator 2

1 SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER

Plug the AC Adapter/Charger’s power cord in
to an AC outlet. The power lamp comes on.

2 ATTACH BATTERY/BATTERIES

Attach while making sure the
marks are
facing down and aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC Power Adapter/Charger.
• The Charger Indicator (1 or 2) begins blinking to
indicate charging has started.

3 CONFIRM STATUS

When the charger indicator stops blinking but
stays lit, charging is finished.
• If two batteries are attached to the charger, they
will be charged in the order that they were
attached.

4 DETACH BATTERY/BATTERIES

Slide the battery or batteries in the direction of
the arrow and lift off.
• Remember to unplug the AC Adapter/Charger’s
power cord from an AC outlet.

CHARGING TIME
BATTERY

ONE

TWO

BN-V814U Approx. 110 min. Approx. 220 min.

NOTES:

● If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the
adapter during battery charging, power is
supplied to the camcorder and charging stops.
● When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger, be
sure to use the supplied power cord only.
● The AC Power Adapter/Charger is for use with the
BN-V814U Battery Pack only.
● When charging the Battery Pack for the first time
or after a long storage period, the Charger
Indicator may not light. In this case, remove the
Battery Pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger,
then try charging again.
● Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes
electricity internally, it becomes warm during use.
Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.
● 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.

Charging Environment
Perform charging where the temperature is between 10° and 30°C. (20° to 25°C is the ideal temperature range for
charging.) If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete.

Continuous Shooting
Continuous shooting is possible (See table below for recording time) under the following conditions:
• A BN-V814U Battery Pack is in use
• The temperature is approximately 20°C
However, . . .
• If the temperature is below 10°C, or
• If zoom or Record-Standby are engaged or LCD monitor is used repeatedly, continuous shooting capability
is reduced significantly. Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to
cover 3 times the planned shooting time.

Approximate recording time (unit: min)
No. of batteries to supply power

LCD monitor off/
Viewfinder on

LCD monitor on/
Viewfinder off

Using one battery installed in the camcorder

100

Using two batteries; one in the camcorder and
one in the Power Pack (optional) attached to the
camcorder

180

140

Installing The Battery Pack
The battery pack does not charge while in the camcorder. Before installation, make sure the battery pack has
been charged fully.
Battery cover
Open switch (BATTERY)

Battery
Hook

1 OPEN BATTERY COVER
2 INSERT CHARGED BATTERY
Slide the open switch.

Insert the
mark end of the battery first until
you hear a click. The hook rises. Inserting the
battery backwards will result in malfunction.

3 CLOSE BATTERY COVER

NOTES:

● To remove the battery, turn off the camcorder,
open the battery cover and push down the hook.
● Be careful not to drop the battery pack.
● The hook is tight to prevent the battery from
dropping.

GETTING STARTED (Cont.)

Indoor Use
When using the camcorder indoors, you can use the AC Adapter instead of a battery.

Power cord

To AC outlet

Connector is
under the cover
DC-IN

AC Power
Adapter/Charger

Power lamp
When power is
supplied, the
power lamp lights.

Core
Filter
To DC OUT jack

DC cord

1 SUPPLY POWER TO ADAPTER

Plug the AC Adapter/Charger’s power cord in
to an AC outlet.

2 SUPPLY POWER TO CAMCORDER

NOTE:
When using the provided DC cord, make sure you
connect the end of the cable with the core filter to
the camcorder. The core filter improves performance of equipment.

Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.

Using The Power Pack
For extended use, prepare the optional Power Pack CU-V810, which can be loaded with one battery pack.
This Power Pack can be used together with the battery installed in the camcorder.

1 INSERT CHARGED BATTERY

Open the battery cover while pressing the
knob and insert the
end of the battery
first. Close the battery cover.

2 ATTACH TO CAMCORDER
Connector

Battery cover
Knob

Screw

Align the connector and screw on the Power
Pack while inserting the camcorder connector.
Turn the spring-loaded screw head at the
Power Pack's bottom inward and turn it
clockwise to attach.
•To detach the Power Pack, turn the screw
counterclockwise.

NOTES:

S
S

Mark
Battery

Screw head

● When the battery remaining power indicator
appears as
, that means the battery power is
close to nil. When the battery power is exhausted,
power turns off automatically.
● Each time you start shooting, the camcorder
chooses the battery pack that has more remaining
power, and uses that as the power supply. That
means both battery packs will be exhausted at
roughly the same time.

Date/Time Settings
Date and time will automatically be recorded on tape at all times. It is your choice to display it or not during
playback ( Z pg. 54).
LCD monitor

REC MODE
SP
WIDE MODE
OFF
ZOOM
40X
DIS
ON
GAIN UP
AGC
4 TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU

Power lamp
Power Dial
OF
F

PLAY

A
M
5S

END

Recording Menu

ON SCREEN
DISPLAY
4 DATE / TIME

OFF
ON
1 . 1 . 00
0 : 00

Lock button

MENU button

Select Dial

RETURN

Date/Time Menu

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

Set the Power Dial to “ M ” while pressing down
the lock button located on the dial, and open
the LCD monitor fully.
•The power lamp comes on and the camcorder
is turned on.
•The LCD monitor can be tilted upward up to
180 degrees and downward up to 90 degrees.

2 ACCESS RECORDING MENU
3 ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU

Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.
Move the pointer and highlight bar to “TO
DATE/TIME MENU” by rotating the Select Dial.
Press the Select Dial and the Date/Time Menu
appears.

4 INPUT DATE AND TIME

Move the pointer and highlight bar to “DATE/
TIME” by rotating the Select Dial. Press the
Select Dial and “day” is highlighted and begins
blinking.
Rotating the Select Dial to the right or left, input
the day. Press the Select Dial. Repeat the
procedure to input the month, year, hour and
minute.
•Press the Select Dial twice when the pointer
and highlight bar are set to “RETURN” to exit.

Regarding Built-in Rechargeable Battery
To store the date/time in memory, a rechargeable
clock 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 installed in the camcorder continues to
supply power to the camcorder, the clock lithium
battery is always charged. However, if the
camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months, the
clock lithium battery will become discharged and
the date/time stored in memory will be lost. When
this occurs, first connect the camcorder to an AC
outlet using the AC Power Adapter/Charger etc. for
over 24 hours to charge the clock lithium battery.
Then perform the date/time setting before using the
camcorder.
It is also possible to use the camcorder without the
date/time setting.

NOTE:
If you don’t exit the Date/Time Menu, the clock
display will not move but the camcorder’s internal
clock continues to operate. Once you close the
menu, the date and time begin operation from the
current date and time, with no delay or loss.

GETTING STARTED (Cont.)

Loading/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette.

Cassette cover

Cassette holder

OPEN/EJECT
switch

PUSH-OPEN
button

Erase protection switch**

PUSH HERE

Make sure the window
side is facing out.

NOTES:

1 OPEN LCD MONITOR

Press the PUSH-OPEN button and open the
LCD monitor up to an angle of 90 degrees.

2 OPEN CASSETTE COVER

Turn on the power, then slide the OPEN/EJECT
switch in the direction of the arrow. The
cassette cover releases. Open the cover in the
direction of the arrow until it locks. The holder
opens automatically.
• Do not touch internal components.

3 INSERT/REMOVE TAPE

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 cover.
• When the battery’s charge is low, you may
not be able to close the cover. Do not apply
force. Replace the battery with a fully
charged one before continuing.

● 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 cover and try
again.
● Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the
holder when it’s closing. If this happens, the
holder will open automatically after a few
seconds.
● When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a
cold place to a warm environment, wait a short
time before opening the cover.
● Closing the cassette cover before the cassette
holder comes out may cause damage to the
camcorder.
● When shooting again after already shooting a
scene, a blank portion is recorded on the tape or
a previously recorded scene is erased (recorded
over) if you open the cassette cover, regardless of
whether the cassette holder comes out or not. See
page 20 for information about recording from the
middle of a tape.

** To protect valuable recordings . . .

Recording time
TAPE

Recording mode
SP

DVM-30

Approx. 30 min.

Approx. 45 min.

DVM-60

Approx. 60 min.

Approx. 90 min.

.... slide the erase protection switch on the back of
the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents
this tape from being recorded over. If you decide
later that you do want to record on this tape, slide
the switch back to “REC” before loading the tape.

Recording Mode Setting
Set depending on your preference.
LCD monitor
Power lamp

Recording Menu

Power dial

4 REC MODE
SP
WIDE MODE
OFF
ZOOM
40X
ON
DIS
GAIN UP
AGC
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU

OF
F

PLAY

A
M
5S

END

Lock button
4 REC MODE
SP
WIDE MODE
OFF
ZOOM
40X
DIS
ON
GAIN UP
AGC
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU

MENU button

Select Dial
Recording mode indicator

END
SP

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

Set the Power Dial to “ M ” while pressing down
the lock button located on the dial.

2 OPEN LCD MONITOR

Open the LCD monitor fully.
The power lamp comes on and the camcorder
is turned on.
•The LCD monitor turns on/off automatically
when it is opened/closed at approx. 90 degrees
while the Power Dial is set to any operation
mode (except “OFF”).
•The LCD monitor can be tilted upward up to
180 degrees and downward up to 90 degrees.

3 ACCESS RECORDING MENU

Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.

4 SET RECORDING MODE

First move the pointer and highlight bar to
“REC MODE” by rotating the Select Dial. Press
the Select Dial and the parameter “SP” or “LP”
is highlighted. Select “SP” or “LP” by rotating
the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial twice to
exit from the Recording Menu.
•Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing is 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.

GETTING STARTED (Cont.)

Grip Strap Attachment

Tripod Mounting
Align the tripod’s screw with the mounting socket on
the bottom of the camcorder.
The camcorder can be mounted on a tripod even
with the Power Pack attached.

Zoom switch
Pad

Bottom of the camcorder

1
3
2
START/STOP

1 ADJUST LENGTH
1

Open the pad . Adjust so that your thumb
and fingers can easily operate the START/STOP
button and the zoom switch. Position the pad
so that it contacts the back of your hand 2,
then re-attach it 3.

Shoulder Strap Attachment
When transporting the camcorder, it is convenient to use the shoulder strap.

STRAP
1 ATTACH SHOULDER
1
2

As shown in
and
of the illustration,
thread the strap through the eyelets and the
buckles. Pull the strap to make sure it is
attached to the camcorder firmly.

•If the strap is not attached correctly and the
camcorder drops, the camcorder may become
damaged.

Dioptre Adjustment
Adjust the viewfinder display for best viewing.

PAUSE
PLAY

F
OF
A
M

Dioptre adjust lever

Lock button

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE
2 TURN ON CAMCORDER
Set the Power Dial to “ A ” or “ M ”.
Pull out the viewfinder fully.

3 ADJUST DIOPTRE

Slide the dioptre adjust lever located on the
bottom of the viewfinder.
•Slide in either direction, while looking at the
viewfinder display, until it looks best to you.

GETTING STARTED (Cont.)

Remote Control Unit
You can use the RM-V711U to control the camcorder. When using the remote control, be sure to point it at
the remote sensor. The transmitted beam effective area for indoor use is approx. 5 m. The transmitted beam
may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation if the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or
powerful lighting.
START/STOP Button (Z pg. 69)
PAUSE IN connector (Z pg. 63)
Zoom Buttons (Z pg. 52)

AUDIO MONITOR Button
( Z pg. 68)

DISPLAY Button ( Z pg. 60)
T

SHIFT Button (Z pg. 52, 62)

MBR SET Button ( Z pg. 62)
A. DUB Button (Z pg. 68)

SLOW Rewind/Forward
Buttons (Z pg. 51)

Down Button (Z pg. 52)

Left/Right Buttons
(Z pg. 52)
FADE/WIPE Button
( Z pg. 64)

INSERT Button (Z pg. 69)

EFFECT Button
(Z pg. 53)

Up Button (Z pg. 52)

EFFECT ON/OFF Button
( Z pg. 53)

Operation Buttons
(Z pg. 52, 60, 68, 69)

R.A. EDIT Buttons (Z pg. 65)

Installing The Battery
The RM-V711U uses one lithium battery (CR2025).

1 PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER

Pull out in the direction of the arrow while
pressing the knob as shown.

2 INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER

Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to
have the “+” mark visible.

3 RE-INSERT HOLDER

Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.

Knob

•Read the caution concerning lithium batteries
(Z pg. 2).

Operation Mode
Tuning the Power Dial allows you to choose the appropriate operation mode among the following modes:
Full Auto mode ( A ), Manual mode ( M ), 5 second mode recording (5S), Self-Timer mode ( ) and “PLAY”.

According to the Power Dial position you have
selected, “F.AUTO” or “MANUAL” appears in the
upper left corner.
When set to “ A ”
F . AUTO

When set to
“ M ”, “5S” or “ ”
MANUAL

PAUSE

To turn on the camcorder, first
turn the Power Dial to any
operation mode except “OFF”,
then pull out the viewfinder fully
or open the LCD monitor. When
turning the Power Dial from
“OFF” to any other position,
press and hold the lock button
located on the dial.

PLAY

F
OF
A
M

Lock button

Power Dial Position

Power lamp

Function

Full Auto: A

Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.

Manual: M

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

5 second mode recording: 5S

Allows you to record in 5-second clips to keep the action moving.
Other menu settings are the same as Full Auto mode, however
manually adjusted White Balance Adjustment settings are effective.

Self-Timer:

Allows you (camcorder operator) to become part of the scene once
the camcorder is set. This mode is similar to the Self-Timer on film
cameras.

Playback: PLAY

Allows you to play back a recording, Z pg. 50 – 59.

OFF

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

RECORDING Basic Recording

You should already have performed the necessary preparations (Z pgs. 8 – 17). Set the Power Dial to “ A ”
and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features.

NOTE:

Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time (Z pg. 11). Even if they don’t appear during
recording, you can display them during playback (Z pg. 55).

Display
START/STOP
button

REC
PAUSE

444

During recording
ON/OFF

Tally lamp
Power Dial
PLAY

Display
PAUSE

F
OF
A
M

Power lamp
Lock button

Record-Standby

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

Set the Power Dial to “ A ” while pressing down
the lock button located on the dial.

OUT VIEWFINDER OR OPEN
2 PULL
LCD MONITOR

Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD
monitor to approx. 90° degrees.
•The lens cover opens, the power lamp comes
on and the scene you're aimed at appears.
•The Record-Standby mode is engaged.

3 START RECORDING

When “PAUSE” appears, press START/STOP. A
beep signals the start of recording and the tally
lamp comes on.

4 STOP RECORDING

Press START/STOP again to stop recording.
•The camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.

5 END RECORDING

When you’re finished recording, push back the
viewfinder or close the LCD monitor until it
clicks; the lens cover closes and the power
lamp goes out.
•When transporting, make sure the viewfinder
is pushed back and the LCD monitor is
closed and locked.
•To turn power on again, pull out the
viewfinder or open the LCD monitor.

OR
Set the Power Dial to “OFF”.
•When turning to “OFF”, it is not necessary to
press down the lock button.

NOTES:

● The image will not appear simultaneously in the
LCD monitor and the viewfinder. No image
appears on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder
is pulled out. It is not possible to shoot using both
LCD monitor and viewfinder. However, during
Interface Shooting (Z pg. 23) the image appears
simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the
viewfinder.
● If 5 minutes elapse in the Record-Standby mode,
power shuts off automatically to conserve energy
and protect the heads. To turn the camcorder on
again, push back and pull out the viewfinder
again or close and re-open the LCD monitor. As
long as you don’t take out the tape you were
using or play it back, you can continue from
where you left off with no noticeable brake on the
recorded video.
● 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.
Continue recording from where you stop so there
are no gaps by following "Recording from the
middle of a tape" (Z pg. 20).
● Record-Standby means that a tape is loaded and
the camcorder is ready to record.
● During recording, sound is not heard from the
speaker. If you want to hear the sound, connect
optional headphones to the headphones jack. The
sound volume at this point is the same as the level
it was adjusted during playback.
● To make the indications disappear, press and hold
the ON/OFF button for more than approx. 1
second. However, it is impossible to remove the
tape running indicator “ 444” and warning
indications and so on (Z pg. 81).
● Use the viewfinder when under direct sunlight or
when reflections make it difficult to see the LCD
monitor.

RECORDING Basic Recording (Cont.)

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
When removing a tape on which you were recording, or when you resume recording on a tape after playing
back the recording previously made (without taking the tape out between recordings), perform this procedure.

Stop button
Play/Pause button
Rewind button
Fast-forward button

Lock button

PLAY

START/STOP
button

A
M
5S

OF
F

F
OF
A
M

Power lamp

PLAY

Power Dial

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial.
•The power lamp comes on.

2
3

PULL OUT VIEWFINDER OR OPEN
LCD MONITOR

5 START RECORDING

Turn the Power Dial to any operation mode
except “PLAY” and “OFF”, then press START/
STOP.
•Start recording from a point prior to the end
of the last recording. A few seconds of the
end of the last recording will be erased.

Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD
monitor to approx. 90° degrees.

NOTE:

START SEARCH

If you start recording from the end of the previous
recording leaving no blank space, there may be
situations where a clean transition is not possible.

Press 4/6, then press 2 or 3. Watch in the
viewfinder or the LCD monitor for the spot
where you want to begin recording.

4 ENGAGE STILL MODE

Once you find the spot at which you want to
start recording, press 4/6 twice to engage the
Still mode.

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 (Z pg. 63), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank
portion is recorded 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 leaving a blank portion on a
tape, perform the procedure in “Recording From The Middle of A Tape” (Z pg. 20) in the following
cases;
•After playing back the recorded tape, when
Display
you shoot again.
Time code is displayed
•When power shuts off during shooting.
during playback.
•When a tape is removed and re-inserted
during shooting.
Minutes
•When shooting using a partially recorded tape.
•When shooting on a blank portion located
Seconds
partway through the tape.
•When shooting again after already shooting a
Frames
TC 12 : 34 : 24
scene and opening/closing the cassette cover.
(25 frames = 1 second)

NOTES:

● The Time Code cannot be reset.
● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, time code indication does not move smoothly.

When blank portion is recorded on a tape
Time code
00:00:00
Tape

Time code
05:43:21
Already recorded scene

Shooting start point

Time code
00:00:00
Blank

Newly recorded scene

Shooting stop point

Shooting start point

Proper recording
Time code
00:00:00
Tape

Time code
05:43:21
Already recorded scene

Shooting start point

Time code
05:44:00

New scene

Shooting start point

Latest scene
Shooting start point

RECORDING Basic Recording (Cont.)

Tape Remaining Indicator
The time remaining on the tape is automatically monitored and displayed (Z pg. 79). When the tape ends,
“TAPE END” appears. If the indications are turned off, the tape remaining indicator appears when remaining
time reaches 2 minutes.
Display
90 min
REC

89 min

3 min

2 min
blinking

BRIGHT

0 min

1 min

blinking

– – – – –6– – – – –

Select Dial
ON/OFF
button

Brightness Control

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by
rotating the Select Dial.

You can make the LCD monitor/Viewfinder
indications appear/disappear.

1 ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

1 PRESS ON/OFF BUTTON

Rotate the Select Dial to the right or left until
the brightness indicator moves and the LCD
monitor reaches its appropriate brightness.
• The brightness indication appears in the LCD
monitor.

When you do not want the indications to
appear, press the ON/OFF button for longer
than approximately 1 second. Certain
indications disappear.
Press again for longer than approx. 1 second to
make the indicaitons reappear.

NOTE:
It is impossible to make the tape running indicator
and warnings etc. disappear from the LCD monitor
or the viewfinder. For the indications that can be
removed, Z pg. 79.

Journalistic shooting
In some situations different angles of shooting may
be required for more dramatic results.

1 OPEN LCD MONITOR

Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back and
the LCD monitor is fully open (approx. 90°).

2 TILT LCD MONITOR

Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient
direction.
•The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle
(270°: 90° downward, 180° upward).

Interface Shooting
The person you are shooting can view himself/
herself in the LCD monitor, and you can even shoot
yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD
monitor.

1 TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD

Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to
180 degrees so that it faces forward.

2 START RECORDING

Point the lens towards the subject (yourself
when self-recording) and start shooting.

Self-recording

•During Interface Shooting, the “Tape Running”
indicator and warning indications (Z pg. 81)
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.

NOTE:
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)

RECORDING Basic Recording (Cont.)

Zoom
Select any one of the three powers of magnification and get “closer” to the subject ( Z pg. 33).
Simply set the zoom switch to either zoom in (towards “T”) or zoom out (towards “W”). The zoom speed is
variable — the quicker you set the zoom switch, the quicker the zoom action.

NOTES:

● 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 while the Video Echo effect (Z pg. 43), the Picture Wipe/Dissolve function
( Z pg. 38) or the 5SD mode (Z pg. 26) are activated.
● Macro shooting (as close as approx. 1.5 cm to the subject) is possible when the zoom switch is set all the
way to “W”.

W
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

T
D
T

D
T

W
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

T
Zoom switch

Digital zoom zone

10X (optical)
zoom zone

D
T

Zoom display

RECORDING Advanced Features

Displaying The Date And Time During Recording
When the Power Dial is set to “ M ”, “5S” or “ ”, you can choose whether to display the date and time
during recording or not. You must first set the date and time (see “Date/Time Settings” Z pg. 11). Set
“DISPLAY” to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu. The Date/Time is always displayed when the Power Dial is set
to “ A ”.
Display

REC MODE
SP
WIDE MODE
OFF
ZOOM
40X
DIS
ON
GAIN UP
AGC
4 TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU

END

Recording Menu
Power Dial
OF
F

PLAY

A
M
5S

MENU button/
ON/OFF button

Select Dial

ON SCREEN
DISPLAY
DATE / TIME

OFF
ON
1 . 1 . 00
0 : 00

4 RETURN

Lock button

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

First turn the Power Dial to “ M ” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial,
make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the
viewfinder is pulled out.

2
3 ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU

ACCESS RECORDING MENU
Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.
Move the pointer and highlight bar to “TO
DATE/TIME MENU” by rotating the Select Dial.
Press it and the Date/Time Menu appears.

4 SELECT FUNCTION

Move the pointer and highlight bar to
“DISPLAY” by rotating the Select Dial, then
press it. The pointer stops blinking, indicating
that the function has been selected.

5 SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS

Cycle through the available settings of the
selected functions by rotating the Select Dial
and stop when the one you want is displayed.
Then press it and the pointer and highlight bar
automatically move to “RETURN”.

Date/Time Menu

6 CLOSE RECORDING MENU

Press the Select Dial twice. Selection is
complete and the menu disappears.

NOTES:

● Connect the camcorder to a TV and set “ON
SCREEN” to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu. The
display appears on the connected TV .
● The Indicator/Display function overrides these
settings. Even if you have set “ON SCREEN” to
“ON”, pressing the ON/OFF button for longer
than 1 second removes the indications from the
screen. Pressing it for longer than 1 second again
makes the indications re-appear.

RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)

Scene (5-second recording)
Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. The 5-Second
function may also be activated during Full Auto operation. But the White Balance remains in the previously
adjusted condition. While the 5-Second mode is activated, Fade/Wipe (Z pg. 36), P.AE/Effects (Z pg. 42)
and other manual operations cannot be performed.

START/STOP button

OFF
A

Power Dial

M
5S

Lock button

Display
MANUAL
REC
PAUSE

444

Dissolves during 5 second mode recording
Before performing the following procedure, make sure that the Digital
Image Stabilizer (DIS) is set to “OFF” (Z pg. 31).
Select “5SD” at the System Menu (Z pg. 34). “5SD
MODE” appears in step 2 below. Record one
5-second clip, and the image at the end of the clip is
stored. If you record the next clip within 5 minutes,
the previous scene dissolves as the new scene appears.
• If you turn the power off, the stored image will be
lost.

MODE

After 5 sec.
MANUAL
REC
PAUSE

MODE

Record-Standby

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

4 END 5-SECOND MODE RECORDING

OUT VIEWFINDER OR OPEN
2 PULL
LCD MONITOR

To Take A Snapshot In The 5-Second Mode . . .
.... turn the Progressive Dial to any Snapshot mode
and instead of pressing START/STOP in step 3,
press the Progressive Button. The camcorder
records a 5-second still with the shutter sound
(Z pg. 28). But when the Scene is set to
animation (Z pg. 35) this function is not
available.

Turn the Power Dial to “5S” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial.

Pull out the viewfinder fully. “5S MODE”
appears.

3 ENGAGE 5S MODE

Then press START/STOP. The tally lamp lights
and beep sounds to indicate the start of
recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder
enters Record-Standby mode.
• If you press and hold START/STOP within 5
seconds after recording starts, RecordStandby mode is not engaged.

Set the Power Dial to the “ A ”, “ M ” or “OFF”
position.

NOTE:
When “SCENE” is set to “ANIM.” in the System
Menu, the 5-second recording funcion is not
available. Animation recording of a 1/8-second clip
is taken instead (Z pg. 35).

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.
Begins blinking
(Self-Timer starts)

Power Dial

PLAY

F
OF
A
M

When the START/
STOP button is
pressed, the tally
lamp changes as
shown at right:

Stops blinking and
stays on
(Self-Timer shooting
starts)
4
After approx. 15 sec.

Blinks quickly
(Self-Timer shooting
starts soon)

Lock button

Display
START/STOP button

MANUAL
–––
PAUSE

After
15 sec.

MANUAL

During recording

Self-Timer indication

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

Turn the Power Dial to “ ” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial.

PULL OUT VIEWFINDER OR OPEN
LCD MONITOR
Pull out the viewfinder fully.
•The camcorder enters the Record-Standby
mode.
•You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180
degrees so that it faces forward and view
yourself while self-recording (with the
viewfinder pushed back).

3 ENGAGE SELF-TIMER MODE

Press START/STOP.
After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and
recording begins.

REC
444

4 STOP SELF-TIMER RECORDING
Press START/STOP.

•The camcorder re-enters Record-Standby
mode.

5 END SELF-TIMER RECORDING

Set the Power Dial to the “ A ”, “ M ” or “OFF”
position.
•When turning to “OFF”, it is not necessary to
press down the lock button.

To Take A Snapshot In The Self-Timer Mode . . .
.... in step 3, turn the Progressive Dial to any
Snapshot mode, then press the Progressive
Button (Z pg. 28). After approx. 15 seconds, a
snapshot will be taken.

NOTE:
When the Progressive Dial is set to “VIDEO”, the
Self-Timer records using the Progressive Mode.

RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)

Pro Snapshot
Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession.

Progressive Button

VIDEO

Display

APSHOT
SN

PHOTO

Progressive Dial

During snapshot
Power Dial

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

First turn the Power Dial to “ A ”, “ M ”, “5S” or
“ ” while pressing down the lock button
located on the dial. Make sure the viewfinder
is pulled out or the LCD monitor is open fully.

MODE
2 SELECT PRO SNAPSHOT
Z

Choose the appropriate mode among six Pro
Snapshot modes (
pg. 29) by turning the
Progressive Dial (SNAPSHOT Dial).

F
OF
A
M

Lock button

PLAY

3 TAKE PRO SNAPSHOT

Press the Progressive Button (SNAPSHOT
Button).

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.
To Perform Pro Snapshot Recording During
Progressive Video Recording (Z pg. 44) . . .
.... turn the Progressive Dial to the Pro Snapshot
mode you want, then press the Progressive
Button. To end recording, set the Progressive
Dial to “VIDEO” again, then press the Progressive Button.

,,,,,
,,,,
,,,,,
,,,,
,,,,
,,,,,

Pro Snapshot mode
with no frame* u

Multi-Analyzer 4**

Pro Snapshot mode
with frame* u

,,,,
,,,
,,,,
,,,,

Pin-Up mode u

,,,,
,,,
,,,,
,,,

Multi-Analyzer 9**

Nega/Posi mode*

* : There is a momentary camera shutter-type blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter
closing, which is recorded together with the image.
** : This will be disabled when P.AE/Effects other than “SHUTTER” are activated.
u : Recorded with Progressive mode.

Motor Drive mode:

Progressive Mode:

Keeping the Progressive Button pressed provides an
effect similar to serial photography. (The interval
between the still pictures: approx. 0.7 seconds.)
To Remove The Shutter Sound . . .
.... When you don't want to hear the shutter sound,
set BEEP/TALLY to “OFF” in the system menu
(Z pg. 35). Though the sound is not heard
from the speaker, it is recorded on the tape.

This mode enables recording a jitter-free still image
with superior quality, using the Progressive Scan
CCD (Z pg. 30).
The Progressive Mode is activated during Pro
Snapshot recordings (except Multi-Analyzer 4 & 9)
and Progressive Video Recording (Z pg. 44).
A recorded high-resolution still image can be
transferred to a personal computer and processed
using the provided software, or can be printed out
using the optional digital printer GV-DT1.

NOTE:
During playback as well, all Pro Snapshot modes
except Nega/Posi mode are available. The shutter
sound is not heard.

RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)

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.

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.

1 Frame
Scan A

Scan B

Odd-number Field

Even-number Field

2. Progressive mode shooting of moving images
(Progressive Video Recording Z pg. 44)
Scan A

Scan B

Scan C

Skip

Odd-number
Field

Even-number
Field

Scan D

Odd-number
Field

Even-number
Field

25 Frames per second

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 above, 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.

3. Pro Snapshot recording (Z pg. 28)
When the Progressive button is pressed, the current frame will be recorded for about 6 seconds in the
Progressive mode (except when a Multiple picture mode is being used).

Menus
The Recording Menu allows you to set these functions:
Recording Mode, Wide Mode, Zoom Magnification, Digital Image Stabilizer, Gain Up, Date/Time Menu,
System Menu . The following selection procedure applies to Recording Mode, Wide Mode, Zoom Magnification, Stabilization and Gain Up.
Please refer to pages 32, 33 for details.
Display

4 REC MODE
SP
WIDE MODE
OFF
ZOOM
40X
DIS
ON
GAIN UP
AGC
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU

END

Recording Menu
Power Dial
OF
F

PLAY

A
M
5S

MENU button

Lock button

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

First turn the Power Dial to “ M ”, “5S” or “ ”
while pressing down the lock button located
on the dial, make sure the LCD monitor is
open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out.

2 ACCESS RECORDING MENU
3 SELECT FUNCTION

Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.
Move the pointer and highlight bar to the
desired function by rotating the Select Dial,
then press it. The pointer stops blinking,
indicating that the function has been selected.

Select Dial

REC MODE
SP
WIDE MODE
OFF
ZOOM
40X
DIS
ON
GAIN UP
AGC
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU

4 END

4 SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS

Cycle the available settings of the selected
function by rotating the Select Dial. Stop when
the one you need is displayed. Then press it,
the pointer and highlight bar automatically
move to “END”.
•To set the parameters for a different function,
repeat steps 3 and 4.

5 CLOSE RECORDING MENU

Press the Select Dial. Selection is complete and
the menu disappears.

REC MODE
SP
WIDE MODE
OFF
ZOOM
40X
ON
DIS
GAIN UP
AGC
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU

RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)
SP

OFF

SQUEEZE

10X
ON

4 END

OFF

40X

CINEMA

100X

OFF
AGC

REC MODE (Recording mode)
You can change the tape recording speed. LP tape speed is slower than SP, allowing LP to record 1.5 times
longer than SP. If you have shot in SP mode Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing will be possible later.

NOTE:
Tapes shot in LP mode are recommended to be played back on this unit. Playback may not be successful on
other units.

WIDE MODE
This recording mode is compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9 aspect ratio). When using this mode, please
refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual.
SQUEEZE
–For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the
screen without distortion.
appears. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the
image is elongated vertically.
CINEMA
–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. 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.
OFF–Select “OFF” when you don’t want to use either of the above modes.
A discriminating signal is automatically recorded when you select either “SQUEEZE” or “CINEMA” for
recording. If your wide TV has the automatic discriminating function, connect an S-Video cable between S2
connector on the TV and the S-Video output connector on the camcorder. During playback, the image is
naturally expanded to fit the wide screen, with no proportional distortion.
If your wide screen TV has no S2 connector, automatic signal discrimination can not be performed, and it
should be done manually.

NOTES:

● When playing back through a video cassette recorder, or to a wide-screen TV, that does not have the
automatic discriminating function, change the setting on the TV manually.
● When playing back a tape recorded in Squeeze and Cinema, Squeeze cannot be distinguished from
Cinema during fast-forward or rewind.
● During Full-Auto operation, both Squeeze and Cinema modes are unusable.

ZOOM (Zoom magnification)
You can select 10X, 40X, or 100X maximum zoom magnifications.
10X–Optical zoom that does not degrade the quality of the recording.
40X–Electronic processing (Digital zoom) that lets you get closer up.
100X–Electronically-processed images at 100-times magnification.

NOTES:

● Even if 40X or 100X is selected, Digital zoom (magnification of over 10X) cannot be used while the Video
Echo effect (Z pg. 43), the Picture Wipe/Dissolve function (Z pg. 38) or the 5SD mode (Z pg. 26) are
activated.
● During Full-Auto mode, 40X is selected automatically.

DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer)
When recording while holding the camcorder in your hand, or when shooting a subject with little or no
contrast, subtle hand movements will cause shakiness in the recorded image.
ON
–Compensates for relatively small shakes that occur when shooting close up. “ ” appears during
recording.
OFF–When shooting with the camcorder in a fixed position or on a tripod, set the Stabilizer to “OFF”.
If you leave it on and then move or turn the camera to follow a moving subject, unnecessary compensation
occurs and this can result in an unnatural recorded image.

NOTES:
●
●
●
●

Even if the stabilizer is set to “OFF” in Manual mode, it is automatically set to “ON” in Full Auto Mode.
The Stabilizer cannot compensate for drastic hand movements while shooting.
The Stabilizer will not work if the scene has little or no contrast.
The “ ” indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used.

GAIN UP
Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting.
AGC–This is the factory setting, and is automatically activated during Auto operation. The overall appearance is jagged, but the image is bright.
OFF–Select this setting when lighting is not a problem. Enables recording of the actual brightness you see.

RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)

System Menu
The System Menu allows you to set the following functions: Scene, Beep/Tally, Wind Cut, Sound Mode and
ID numbers.
Display

REC MODE
SP
WIDE MODE
OFF
ZOOM
40X
DIS
ON
GAIN UP
AGC
TO DATE / TIME MENU
4 TO SYSTEM MENU

END

Recording Menu
Power Dial
OF
F

PLAY

A
M
5S

MENU button

Select Dial

SCENE
BEEP / TALLY
WIND CUT
SOUND MODE
ID NUMBER

5S
ON
OFF
32kHz
06

4 RETURN

Lock button

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

First turn the Power Dial to “ M ”, “5S” or “ ”
while pressing down the lock button located
on the dial, make sure the LCD monitor is
open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out.

2 ACCESS RECORDING MENU
3 ACCESS SYSTEM MENU

Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.
Move the pointer and highlight bar to “TO
SYSTEM MENU” by rotating the Select Dial,
then press it. The System Menu appears.

4 SELECT FUNCTION

Place the pointer and highlight bar to the
desired function by rotating the Select Dial,
then press it. The pointer stops blinking,
indicating that the function has been selected.

System Menu

5 SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS

Rotate the Select Dial to cycle through the
available settings for the selected function, and
stop when the desired setting appears. Then
press it, and the pointer and highlight bar
automatically move to “RETURN”.
•To set the parameters for a different function,
repeat steps 4 and 5.

6 CLOSE SYSTEM MENU

Press the Select Dial twice. Setting is complete
and the System Menu disappears.

EN
5S

SCENE
BEEP / TALLY
WIND CUT
SOUND MODE
ID NUMBER

5S
ON
OFF
32kHz
06

5SD

OFF

32kHz

ANIM.

48kHz

This number is necessary when connecting
the camcorder to a computer [01 to 99].

4 RETURN
SCENE (5-Second Mode) (Z pg. 26)

WIND CUT

5S–Pressing START/STOP allows you to take a 5second “clip”. Press repeatedly for a succession of
short recordings.
5SD–If you record a 5-second clip within 5 minutes
after the previous one, the end of the old scene
dissolves and is replaced by the new scene over a
2-second period.
ANIM. (Animation)–Each time you press START/
STOP, a 1/8-second recording is taken. By using an
inanimate object and changing its position between
shots, you can record the subject as though it’s
moving.
• Animation is not available in the LP mode. If you
tried to record in the LP mode after setting ANIM.,
the recording mode indicator "LP" begins to blink,
and recording goes on in the SP mode.

When activated, this mode helps cut down on noise
created by wind.
ON–When shooting in high winds, noise is
automatically reduced.
•“ ” appears.
•The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.
OFF–This function is disabled.

NOTE:
The Wind Cut mode is disabled during Full Auto
operation.

SOUND MODE

NOTE:

During use of SCENE effect, focus (Z pg. 45) and
exposure control (Z pg. 46) enter Full Auto
operation.

Sound signals can be sampled at 32 kHz or 48 kHz.
32 kHz–The camcorder is factory-preset for 32 kHz.
This setting enables recording of stereo sound on
four separate channels, and is recommended for use
when performing Audio Dubbing.
48 kHz–This setting enables recording of stereo
sound on two separate channels.

BEEP/TALLY

NOTE:

The beep sounds when the power is turned on or
off, and at the beginning and end of recording.
Tally lamp lights up during recording.
The following three Pro Snapshot modes ( Z pg. 28)
have a shutter sound effect: Pro Snapshot mode
with no frame, Pro Snapshot mode with frame and
Nega/Posi mode.
ON–To activate the beep/shutter sounds and tally
lamp.
OFF–To turn off the beep/shutter sounds and tally
lamp. Even though not heard while shooting,
shutter sound is recorded on the tape.

A tape recorded at 48 kHz cannot be used for Audio
Dubbing.

NOTE:
Beep/Tally is automatically turned on during Full
Auto operation.

RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)

FADE/WIPE Effects
IMPORTANT:

● When the Digital Image Stabilizer is activated, the Fade/Wipe Effects are not available.
● If certain P.AE/Effects (Z pg. 42) are activated or if the Progressive Dial is set to "VIDEO", some Fade/
Wipe Effects cannot be used. If you select a Fade/Wipe Effect that is unusable in the current situation,
the indication blinks.
Use these to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. You can also vary transitions from scene to
scene. Refer to pages 36 – 41 for Fade/Wipe effects and techniques.
Select any one effect from the Fader/Wipe Menu.
Display
FADER / WIPE
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
W. BALANCE
4 FADER
/ WIPE
P. AE
/ EFFECT

AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
OFF

MANUAL
WH

P WIPE – SHUTTER
?R
RANDOM
OFF
FADER – WHITE
SEL. 4 WH
BK
FADER – BLACK
BW
FADER – B.W
WIPE–CORNER

PAUSE

RETURN

Manual Mode Item Menu

Fader/Wipe Menu

START/STOP button
Power Dial
OF
F

PLAY

A
M
5S

Select Dial
Lock button

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

First turn the Power Dial to “ M ” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial, make
sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the
viewfinder is pulled out.

ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM
MENU

ACCESS FADER/WIPE MENU

SELECT EFFECT

Press the Select Dial.
Move the pointer and highlight bar to “FADER/
WIPE” by rotating the Select Dial and then press
it. The Fader/Wipe Menu appears.
Move the pointer and highlight bar to the desired
effect by rotating the Select Dial, then press it.

• The Fader/Wipe Menu disappears and the effect
is reserved. The indicator representing the
selected effect appears.

5 START RECORDING

Press START/STOP to start recording and activate
fade- or wipe- in

OR . . .
END RECORDING
Press START/STOP to end recording and activate
fade- or wipe- out.

6 TO CANCEL FADE/WIPE EFFECTS

In step 4, move the pointer and highlight bar to
“OFF”. Press the Select Dial.

Fades and Wipes
A scene gradually appears on a black or white screen (Fade In/Wipe In), or disappears, leaving a black or
white screen (Fade Out/Wipe Out). Select Fade or Wipe at the Fader/Wipe Menu (Z pg. 36).
,
,
,
,
, and
of the Fader/Wipe Menu.
Select any one effect from WH , BK , B W ,

FADE
Example

FADER – WHITE

Fade In

Fade Out

WIPE
START/STOP button

Example

WIPE – SCROLL

Wipe In

Wipe Out

1 ACTIVATE FADE IN OR WIPE IN

Press START/STOP to start recording, and the
Fade In or Wipe In occurs automatically.

2 ACTIVATE FADE OUT OR WIPE OUT

When you want to stop recording the scene,
press START/STOP. Before the camcorder
enters the Record-Standby mode, the Fade Out
or Wipe Out occurs automatically.

NOTE:
You can extend the length of a fade or wipe by
pressing and holding the START/STOP button.

RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)

Picture Wipe/Dissolve
Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a professional transition effect. There are 6 Picture
Wipe effects and 1 Dissolve effect. Select the Picture Wipe effect at the Fader/Wipe Menu (Z pg. 36).
P,
Select any one effect from
P,
P,
P,
P of the Fader/Wipe Menu.
P and
P,

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,,,,
,,,,
,,,,
,,,,

Previous scene end

Example

P WIPE – SCROLL
The next scene gradually wipes in over the
previous scene.

,,,,
,,,,
,,,,
,,,,
,,,,
,,,,
,,,,
,,,,
,,,, ,,,,

Within 5 minutes . . .

START/STOP button

Wipe In

1 START RECORDING
2 ENGAGE RECORD-STANDBY MODE
Press START/STOP.

Press START/STOP when one scene is finished.
The point at which the scene ended is stored in
memory.

3 RESUME RECORDING

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.

NOTES:

● If you turn off the power after having finished
recording a scene, the stored point is erased.
This disables the Picture Wipe/Dissolve
combination. When this happens, the Picture
Wipe/Dissolve indicator blinks. Try recording
again, but don’t turn the power off when you’re
finished. Please be advised that power also shuts
off automatically if 5 minutes elapse in the
Record-Standby mode. The camcorder stores the
end point of the last recorded scene, and you can
use Picture Wipe/Dissolve between the last scene
and the next one.
● The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is
not stored.

Random Variations
When ? R is selected, the camcorder chooses one of
the fades/wipes at random.

WH BK B W

1 START RECORDING

Press START/STOP. The camcorder does the
rest, selecting an effect at random.
•The recording starts with a Fade In or Wipe
In. If you press START/STOP during recording, Record-Standby mode is preceded by a
Fade Out or Wipe Out; when you resume
recording, it begins with a Fade In or Wipe
In.

NOTE:
The Picture Wipe/Dissolve feature is not available
when Random Fader is activated.
START/STOP button

RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)

FADER AND WIPE MENU
MENU

FADER — WHITE

FADER — BLACK

EFFECT
Fade in or out with a white screen.
Fade in or out with a black screen.

FADER — B.W

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

WIPE — CORNER

Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left
corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black
screen.

WIPE — WINDOW

The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in
toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually
wiping out to the centre.

WIPE — SLIDE

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

WIPE — DOOR

Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and
right, revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen
reappears from left and right to cover the scene.

WIPE — SCROLL

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

WIPE — SHUTTER

Wipe in toward the centre of a black screen from the top and
bottom, or wipe out from the centre toward the top and bottom,
leaving a black screen.

EN
MENU

P
P
P
P
P
P
P
?R

EFFECT

DISSOLVE

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

WIPE — CORNER

The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper
right corner to the lower left corner.

WIPE — WINDOW

The next scene gradually wipes in from the centre of the screen
toward the corners, covering the previous scene.

WIPE — SLIDE

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

WIPE — DOOR

The previous scene wipes out from the centre to the right and
left, like a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene.

WIPE — SCROLL

The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the
screen to the top.

WIPE — SHUTTER

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

RANDOM

When this function is activated, the camcorder randomly selects
the effect used in scene transition (from the Fade and Wipe
effects).

RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)

P.AE/Effects
IMPORTANT:

● When the Digital Image Stabilizer is activated, the P. AE/Effects other than "SHUTTER" are not available.
● If certain Fades or Wipes ( Z pg. 36 – 41) are activated or if the Progressive Dial is set to "VIDEO", some
P.AE/Effects cannot be used. If you select a P.AE/Effect that is unusable in the current situation, the
effect’s symbol begins flashing.
You can choose any one of the effects from the P.AE/Effect Menu.
Display
P. AE / EFFECT
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
W. BALANCE
FADER
/ WIPE
4 P. AE
/ EFFECT

AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
OFF

SLOW SHUTTER
VIDEO ECHO
OFF
SHUTTER 1/50
1/100 SHUTTER 1/100
1/250 SHUTTER 1/250
1/500 SHUTTER 1/500

1/50

PAUSE

SEL. 4 1/50
OFF

RETURN

Manual Mode Item Menu

P.AE/EFFECT Menu

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

Power Dial
OF
F

PLAY

A
M
5S

Select Dial

Lock button

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

First turn the Power Dial to “ M ” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial,
make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the
viewfinder is pulled out.

ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM
MENU
Press the Select Dial and move the pointer and
highlight bar to "P.AE/EFFECT" by rotating the
Select Dial.

3 ACCESS P.AE/EFFECT SELECT MENU
4 SELECT EFFECT
Press the Select Dial. The P.AE/Effect Menu
appears.

Move the pointer and highlight bar to the
desired effect by rotating the Select Dial, then
press it.

•The P.AE/Effect Menu disappears and the
selected mode is activated. The symbol of the
selected mode appears.

5 START RECORDING
6 DISABLE P.AE/EFFECT

Press START/STOP. The image begins with the
selected effect.
To turn off the selected effect, re-access the
P.AE/Effect Menu and move the pointer and
highlighlt bar to “OFF” by rotating the Select
Dial. Then press it.

NOTE:
P.AE/Effects can be changed during recording or
during Record-Standby.

SHUTTER
(Variable Shutter
(Speed)

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,,,,

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.
1/100–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a
second. The flickering that occurs when shooting
under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp
is reduced.
1/250, 1/500–These settings allow 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.

CLASSIC FILM

Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.

STROBE

Your recording looks like a series of consecutive
snapshots.

SLOW SHUTTER
TWILIGHT

Makes evening scenes look more natural.
White Balance ( Z pg. 48) is initially set to ,
but can be changed to your desired setting. Also
when Twilight is chosen, the manual focus
indication appears.

SEPIA

The Shutter Speed is set to 1/25 sec. to double
the sensitivity.
You can light dark subjects or areas even brighter
than they would be under good natural lighting.

NOTES:

● When using Slow Shutter, the image takes on a
strobe-like effect.
● Use Slow Shutter only in dark areas.
● The Manual Focus indication may appear and
flash when Slow Shutter is in use.
● If the image is out of focus, adjust manually. It
is also recommended that you use a tripod, if
possible.

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

VIDEO ECHO

B/W MONOTONE
Like classic black and white films, your footage is
shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema
mode, it enhances the “classic film” effect.

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

RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)

Progressive Video Recording
If an image is recorded using the Progressive Mode, it is possible to play back a jitter-free still image with
superior quality. A high-resolution still image can also be processed on a personal computer or can be
printed out (Z pg. 58, 59).
Display
Progressive Dial
VIDEO mode

F. AUTO
PAUSE

PSHOT
NA

VIDEO

Progressive Button
F. AUTO
PS

35 min
REC
444

Power Dial
PLAY

F
OF
A
M

25 . 12 . 98
17 : 46

Progressive mode display
Power lamp
Lock button

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

Turn the Power Dial to “ A ”, “ M ”, “5S” or “ ”
while pressing down the lock button located
on the dial. Make sure the LCD monitor is
open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out.
• The power lamp comes on.

2 SELECT PROGRESSIVE MODE

Turn the Progressive Dial to “VIDEO”.
“PS” (Progressive Mode Display) comes on.

3 START RECORDING

Press the Progressive Button located on the
Progressive Dial. The tally lamp comes on.

4 END RECORDING

Press the Progressive Button. The camcorder
enters Record-Standby mode.

IMPORTANT:

To Perform Pro Snapshot Recording during
Progressive Video Recording . . .
.... First turn the Progressive Dial to the Pro
Snapshot Mode you want, then press the
Progressive Button. To end recording, turn the
Progressive Dial to “VIDEO”, then press the
Progressive Button again.

NOTES:

● To perform Progressive Video Recording, the
Progressive Button should be pressed during
Record-Standby; it cannot be activated during
recording.
● If START/STOP is pressed instead of the Progressive Button, the camcorder starts recording using
the operation mode to which the Power Dial is set
at that moment (Z pg. 17). “PS” disappears.

● When an image recorded using the Progressive Mode is played back, the image may not look natural.
● When the Progressive Dial is set to “VIDEO”, Wipe/Dissolve (Z pg. 41) Effects and some P.AE/Effects
(Z pg. 43) cannot be used.

Manual Focus Adjustment
The camcorder, in most cases, adjusts the focus from approx. 1.5 cm to infinity automatically. However,
when focusing is difficult or when the subject is not in the middle of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder,
adjust the focus manually. Factory preset is “AUTO”.
Display
Power Dial

4 FOCUS
EXPOSURE
W. BALANCE
FADER
/ WIPE
P. AE
/ EFFECT

OF
F

PLAY

A
M
5S

MANUAL
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
OFF

RETURN

Manual Mode Item
Menu

Lock button

FOCUS

Select Dial

Focus zone
(Focus is adjusted at the
centre of the screen)
Manual focus indicator

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

First turn the Power Dial to “ M ” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial,
make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the
viewfinder is pulled out.

ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM
MENU

ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS

Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item
Menu appears.
Move the pointer and highlight bar to “FOCUS”
by rotating the Select Dial, then press it. Rotate
the Select Dial to display “MANUAL”, then
press it. The Manual Mode Item Menu disappears and “FOCUS” is displayed in the upper
left corner. The focus is locked at this point.

4 ADJUST FOCUS

Rotate the Select Dial.
• “ ” blinks while rotating the Select Dial to the
right to focus on faraway targets, and “ ”
blinks while rotating the Select Dial to the left to
focus on closer targets. Press the Select Dial at
your desired focus.
• When the focus reaches its near or far limit, the
“ ” or “ ” will begin blinking.
• When focus cannot be adjusted manually, try
zooming in or out, then try the manual focus
adjustment again.

5 END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS

Press the Select Dial. Focus adjustment is
complete. The indication changes from
“FOCUS” to “MANUAL”.
•If you want to reset the focus, repeat from
step 2.

To Change To Auto Focus . . .
.... Rotate the Select Dial to display “AUTO” then
press it in step 3. The manual focus indicators
disappear. Or set the Power Dial to “ A ”.

NOTES:

● When “FOCUS” is not displayed, Manual Focus
Adjustment is not available. To make it appear,
press ON/OFF for longer than 1 second or repeat
from step 2.
● Manual focus is recommended in the following
situations:
•When shooting a flat wall, a blue sky or an
object with little or no contrast.
•When wire or other obstacles come between the
camcorder and the subject.
•When shooting objects with a detailed design or
pattern.
•When shooting under flourescent or flickering
lighting.

RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)

Exposure Control
Usually this is adjusted automatically. However, when the background is too bright or too dark in comparison with the subject, the exposure could be corrected manually. Factory preset is “AUTO”.
Display
Power Dial

FOCUS
4 EXPOSURE
W. BALANCE
FADER
/ WIPE
P. AE
/ EFFECT

OF
F

PLAY

A
M
5S

AUTO
MANUAL
AUTO
OFF
OFF

RETURN

Manual Mode Item
Menu

Lock button

EXP.

Select Dial

Exposure control indicator

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .

MANUAL MODE ITEM
2 ACCESS
MENU

NOTES:

First turn the Power Dial to “ M ” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial,
make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the
viewfinder is pulled out.

Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item
Menu appears.

3 ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL

Move the pointer and highlight bar to “EXPOSURE” by rotating the Select Dial, then press it.
Rotate the Select Dial to display “MANUAL”,
then press it. The Manual Mode Item Menu
disappears and “EXP.” and the Exposure
Control indicator are displayed.

4 ADJUST EXPOSURE

Rotate the Select Dial to the right/left to
brighten or darken the image. Press the Select
Dial at your desired exposure.
• The adjustment range is from –6 to +6.

5 END ADJUSTRMENT OF EXPOSURE
Press the Select Dial. Exposure adjustment is
complete. The indication “EXP.” changes to
“MANUAL”.

• If you want to reset the exposure, repeat step 2.

.... Rotate the Select Dial to display “AUTO” then
press it in step 3. The Exposure Control
indicator disappears. Or set the Power Dial to
“ A ”.
● When “EXP.” is not displayed, Manual Exposure
Control is not available. To make it appear, press
ON/OFF for longer than 1 second or repeat from
step 2.
● 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.

Brightness control of the LCD monitor
To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor, rotate
the Select Dial (Z pg. 22). Note that the actual
recorded image's brightness can not be changed by
rotating this dial.

Iris Lock
Use this function when shooting a moving subject, when zooming, when the subject changes its distance
(thus its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder), or when you want to lock the brightness level.
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when the subject moves away from you, the image will
not darken.
Display
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
W. BALANCE
FADER
/ WIPE
P. AE
/ EFFECT

AUTO
MANUAL
AUTO
OFF
OFF

4 RETURN

Manual Mode Item Menu

Power Dial
OF
F

PLAY

A
M
5S

Select Dial

Iris lock indicator

Lock button

SELECT OPERATION MODE
“ M”

First turn the Power Dial to
while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial,
make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the
viewfinder is pulled out.

MANUAL MODE ITEM
2 ACCESS
MENU

Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item
Menu appears.

3 ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL

Move the pointer and highlight bar to “EXPOSURE” by rotating the Select Dial and then
press it. Rotate the Select Dial to display
“MANUAL”, then press it. “EXP.” is displayed.

4 CENTER SUBJECT, LOCK IRIS

Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold
the Select Dial for over 2 seconds. The
exposure setting display and “ L ” appear,
indicating that the iris is locked.
Press the Select Dial. The indication displayed
in the upper left corner changes from “EXP.” to
“MANUAL”.

To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .
.... Rotate the Select Dial to display “AUTO” then
press it in step 3. The Exposure Control indicator
and “ L ” disappear. Or set the Power Dial to
“ A ”.

NOTES:
Iris lock is recommended in the following situations:
● When shooting on a reflective natural background
such as at the beach or when skiing.
● When shooting objects under a spotlight.
● When the subject is backing away.
● When zooming.
To lock the exposure control and the iris . . .
.... After step 3, adjust the exposure rotating the
Select Dial. Then lock the iris in step 4. For
automatic locking, rotate the Select Dial to
display "AUTO", then press it in step 3. The iris
becomes automatic after about 2 seconds.

Iris
Works like the pupil of the human eye. In a well-lit
environment, the human pupil contracts to keep too
much light from enterintg. In low lighting, the pupil
dilates to allow more light in.

RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)

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, the more advanced camcorder operator
would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction.
Display
W . BAL .
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
W. BALANCE
FADER
/ WIPE
P. AE
/ EFFECT

AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
OFF

FOCUS
EXPOSURE
4 W. BALANCE
FADER
/ WIPE
P. AE
/ EFFECT

4 RETURN

AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
OFF

AUTO

OFF

RETURN

Manual Mode Item Menu

White Balance Adjustment

Power Dial
OF
F

PLAY

A
M
5S

Select Dial

Lock button

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

WHITE BALANCE ADJUST5 CLOSE
MENT

MANUAL MODE ITEM
2 ACCESS
MENU

To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .

First turn the Power Dial to “ M ” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial,
make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the
viewfinder is pulled out.

Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item
Menu appears.

ACCESS WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
Move the pointer and highlight bar to
“W.BALANCE” by rotating the Select Dial.
Then press it. The Manual Mode Item menu
disappears and “W.BAL.” appears in the upper
left corner and “AUTO” appears on the screen.

4 SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS

Cycle through the available settings of the
selected functions by rotating the Select Dial,
and stop when the one you want is displayed.

Press the Select Dial again. Selection is
complete. The indication “W. BAL.” changes to
“MANUAL”.

.... select “AUTO” in step 3. Or set the Power Dial to
“ A ”.

NOTE:
White balance cannot be used when P.AE/Effects
Sepia or Monotone are activated.
AUTO–The white balance is adjusted automatically.
This is the factory preset position.
“ ”– When using a video light or other similar
type of lighting.
“ ”– When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.
“ ”– When shooting outdoors on a sunny day.
“ ”– When shooting with the white balance
already having been set on the subject
(Z pg. 49).

Manual White Balance Operation
If the camera is operating in manual mode, perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various
types of lighting
Display
White paper
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
4 W. BALANCE
FADER
/ WIPE
P. AE
/ EFFECT

AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
OFF

RETURN

Manual Mode
Item Menu
MANUAL
PAUSE

Power Dial
OF
F

PLAY

A
M
5S

Select Dial

Manual White Balance
Adjustment

Lock button

To Change The Tint For Recording . . .

MODE
1 SELECT OPERATION
Z

Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance
adjustment (
pg. 48), select “
MAN.”.

2 SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE

Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of
the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself
so that the white paper fills the screen.

ENTER SETTING
Press the Select Dial until the
blinking.

begins

•When the setting is completed, the
blinking.

stops

MANUAL WHITE BALANCE
4 EXIT
ADJUSTMENT

Press the Select Dial. The indication “W.BAL.”
changes to “MANUAL” and only the Manual
White Balance indicator
is displayed.

.... 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:

● 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 tint
of the subject will differ depending on the white
balance settings. Use this function for a more
natural result.
● Once you adjust white balance during Manual
White Balance operation, the setting is retained
even if the power is turned off or the battery
removed.

PLAYBACK Basic Playback

You can watch what you’ve recorded in the LCD monitor.

Tape running indicator
4

Volume switch

W
VOL.

Lock button

PLAY

A
M
5S

OF
F

Power lamp

Power Dial
LCD monitor

Speaker

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

4 VIEWING RECORDING

2 OPEN LCD MONITOR

5 END PLAYBACK

Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial. The
Power lamp comes on.
Open the LCD monitor.

• When the viewfinder is pulled out, the LCD
monitor cannot be used.

3 REWIND TAPE

Press 2. 2 is displayed. If you rewind all
the way to the end of the tape, it stops
automatically.

Press 6/4. 4 appears and the recorded
footage can be viewed. The sound is heard
from the speaker.
Press 5. Set the Power Dial to “OFF”.
•When turning to “OFF”, it is not necessary to
press down the lock button.

EN
To Perform High-Speed Search . . .
.... press 2 or 3 after pressing 6/4. The tape
will move at approximately 9 times the normal
playback speed. Watch in the LCD monitor and,
when you reach the spot you want to see, press
6/4 and normal playback resumes.
.... 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
High-Speed Search. This is not a malfunction.

Playback Sound
You can hear sound from the speaker or using
headphones connected to the headphones connector
during playback. To adjust the sound volume, slide
the VOL. switch. The sound volume indication is
displayed. Slide the VOL. switch towards “+” to turn
up the volume, or towards “–” to turn it down.

Still Playback
To temporarily stop playback, press 6/4. Press
again to resume playback. 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.

Slow-Motion Playback
● To perform Slow-motion playback, the remote
control is necessary.
● To change from normal to slow-motion playback,
press the Pause button at the point where you
want to start playback in slow motion, point the
remote control at the remote sensor, and press the
remote’s Slow Rewind or Slow Forward button.
After playing back in slow motion for about 10 to
20 seconds, normal playback resumes. Speed is 1/
10 times normal. To stop slow-motion playback in
progress, press the Play button.
● During slow-motion playback, due to digital
image processing, the picture may take on a
mosaic effect.
● After the Slow Rewind or Slow Forward button is
pressed, the still image may be displayed for a
few seconds, then the screen may become blue
back for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction.
● There may be a small margin between the slowmotion playback start point you chose and the
start point at which the camcorder actually begins
playback in slow motion.

NOTES:

● The sound is not available during High-Speed
Search.
● Copy guarded tapes cannot be played back. The
screen becomes blue back.

PLAYBACK Advanced Features

Playback Zoom
The recorded pictures can be magnified up to 10X at any time during playback.

Stop button
Play button

RM-V711U
(provided)

Zoom buttons
T

SHIFT
Left/Right/Up/
Down buttons

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

Lock button
PLAY

OF
F

A
M
5S

Power Dial

Remote sensor

Normal playback

Press T

1 FIND THE SCENE OF INTEREST
2 ACTIVATE ZOOM
Press the Play button to start playback.

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.

PORTION OF MAGNIFIED
3 LOCATE
SCENE

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 Ä (Down).

Press © (Right) to
move image

4 END ZOOM

Press and hold W until magnification returns to
normal. Or, press STOP and then press PLAY.

NOTES:

● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and
still playback.
● If the Video Echo effect (Z pg. 53) is selected
during playback zoom, playback zoom is
cancelled.
● During digital image processing, the quality of the
image may suffer.

Playback Effects
These effects allow you to be creative with the playback picture. You can use any one of the 5 effects.

RM-V711U
(provided)

Play button

PLAY

EFFECT

EFFECT ON/OFF

Lock button
PLAY

OF
F

A
M
5S

Power Dial

Remote sensor
P. AE / EFFECT
4 OFF
1
2 B/W
3
4
5

P.AE/EFFECT Select Menu
(Playback)

CLASSIC FILM
MONOTONE
SEPIA
STROBE
VIDEO ECHO

1 START PLAYBACK
2 ACCESS P.AE/EFFECT SELECT MENU
Press the Play button (4).

Point the remote control at the camcorder’s
remote sensor and press EFFECT. The P.AE/
EFFECT Select Menu appears.

3 SELECT P.AE/EFFECT

Move the pointer and highlight bar to the
desired effect by pressing EFFECT. The selected
function is activated and after 2 seconds the
menu disappears.

NOTES:

● To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT
ON/OFF on the remote control. Pressing it again
re-activates the selected effect.
● Repeat from step 2 when you want to change the
selected effect.
● When a Playback Effect is activated, Pro Snapshot
modes (Z pg. 29) are not possible.
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 43 for more
information.

PLAYBACK Advanced Features (Cont.)

Playback Menu
The Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions:
Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display and Time Code. The following procedure applies
to all except Synchro Comp (Z pg. 66, 67).
Display

FULL SOUND
SOUND1
0.0
ON
OFF

Lock button

ON
OFF

PLAY

48kHz MODE
32kHz MODE
SYNCHRO
DISPLAY
TIMECODE

FULL SOUND
SOUND2
SOUND1

OF
F

A
M
5S

ON
OFF

4 END

Playback Menu

4 48kHz MODE
32kHz MODE
SYNCHRO
DISPLAY
TIMECODE

Power Dial

FULL SOUND
SOUND1
0.0
ON
OFF

END

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

First turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while
pressing down the lock button located on the
dial. Open the LCD monitor fully.

2 ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU

Press MENU. The Playback Menu appears in
the LCD monitor and on the connected TV.

3 SELECT FUNCTION

Move the pointer and highlight bar to the
desired function by rotating the Select Dial.
Press the Select Dial to activate.

Select Dial

MENU button

4 SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS

Rotate the Select Dial to cycle through the
available settings for the selected function, and
stop when the desired setting appears. Then
press the Select Dial, and the pointer and
highlight bar automatically move to “END”.
•To set parameters for other functions, repeat
steps 3 and 4.

5 CLOSE MENU

Press the Select Dial again, and the menu
disappears.

Playback Sound
During 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. (32 kHz is preset to “SOUND 1”
and 48 kHz is preset to “FULL SOUND”.)
RECORDING SOUND
32 kHz

DISPLAY

OUTPUT SOUND

FULL SOUND
SOUND 1

Stereo sound

SOUND 2
48 kHz

FULL SOUND

Stereo sound

SOUND 1

“L” sound is output on both channels

SOUND 2

“R” sound is output on both channels

When watching a tape recorded at 32 kHz, if you want to change the output sound, access the Playback
Menu and, in step 3 on page 54, select “32kHz MODE” and set it for “FULL SOUND”, “SOUND 1” or
“SOUND 2”. When playing back a tape recorded at 48kHz, set in the same manner. For information on
output sound during Audio Dubbing, see page 68.

NOTES:

● You can also use the RM-V711U remote control’s AUDIO MONITOR Button to change the output sound
(without having to access the Playback Menu). Make sure you point the remote control at the camcorder’s
remote sensor.
● During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made. This detection
cannot be made during fast-forward or rewind. During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper
left corner.

Display

Minutes
Seconds
TC 12 : 34 : 24

25 . 12 . 98
10 : 35

Frames*
*25 frames = 1 second

TIME CODE
(Displaying The Time Code During Playback)

DISPLAY
(Displaying the Date During Playback)

You can display the Time Code on screen during
playback. This is especially useful for editing. This
function is preset to “OFF”. To turn it on, select
“TIME CODE” at the Playback Menu and change
the setting ( Z pg. 54).
ON– The Time Code is displayed on the playback
screen.
OFF– The Time Code does not appear.

If the time has been set, the date is automatically
recorded separately from the recorded video signal.
You can display or remove the date anytime during
playback. This function is preset to “ON”. To turn it
off, select “DISPLAY” at the Playback Menu and
change the setting (Z pg. 54).
ON– The date is displayed on the playback screen.
OFF– The date is not displayed.

PLAYBACK Basic Connections

VCR/TV Connection
Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting.

Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a
SCART connector compatible only with
regular video signal

Connector is
under the cover.

Cable adapter
(provided only with U.K. models)
To AUDIO IN
connector (L/R)

To AV OUT connector
VIDEO/AUDIO
cable (provided)

White to AUDIO L
Red to AUDIO R

To DC IN jack

Yellow to VIDEO

To
TV or VCR

To VIDEO IN
connector

Core filter

VCR
AC Power
Adapter/Charger

DC cord

VIDEO OUT select switch
(Set to CVBS)

To DC OUT jack

Connection to a TV or VCR equipped wiht a
SCART connector compatible with Y/C signal
Cable adapter
(provided only with U.K. models)
To AUDIO IN connector
(L/R)
To VIDEO IN connector

Connector is
under the cover.
VIDEO/AUDIO
cable (provided)

White to AUDIO L
Red to AUDIO R

To AV OUT connector

Yellow to VIDEO

Core filter
To S-VIDEO OUT
connector

S-VIDEO cable
(provided)

To
TV or VCR

To S-VIDEO IN
connector

VCR
To DC IN jack
Core filter

VIDEO OUT select switch (set to Y/C)

AC Power
Adapter/Charger
DC cord

To DC OUT jack

Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an
S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V input (RCA type)
connectors

Connect when the
S-VIDEO cable is not used
Connector is
under the cover.

To VIDEO IN
connector

VIDEO/AUDIO
cable (provided)

White to AUDIO L

To AV OUT connector

To AUDIO IN
connector (L/R) Red to AUDIO R

Core filter
To S-VIDEO
OUT connector

Yellow to VIDEO

To
TV or VCR

To S-VIDEO IN
connector

S-VIDEO cable
(provided)

VCR
To DC IN jack

AC Power
Adapter/Charger

Core filter

DC cord

To DC OUT jack

1 CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS
2 CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV1OR2 VCR3
Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.

Pull out the connector cover and open it.
Connect as shown in the illustration ,
or
( Z pg. 56, 57).

If Using A VCR . . . go to step 3.
If not . . . go to step 4.

3 CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT
4 TURN ON POWER
Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.

Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial and
turn on the TV/VCR.

5 SELECT TV’S VIDEO MODE

Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate
for video playback.

To choose whether or not the following displays
appear on the connected TV . . .
• Date/Time, Time Code
.... set to “ON” or “OFF” in the Playback Menu
( Z pg. 54).
• Playback Sound Mode Display
.... set the Power Dial to “ M ”, press the MENU
button, and set “ON SCREEN” in the Date/
Time Menu (Z pg. 11) to “ON” or “OFF”.
Then set the Power Dial back to “PLAY”.

NOTES:

● Never connect any other VIDEO/AUDIO cable
than the provided VIDEO/AUDIO cable to the
camcorder’s AV OUT connector.
● When using the provided DC cord, S-VIDEO
cable or editing cable, make sure you connect the
end of the cable with the core filter to the
camcorder. The core filter improves performance
of equipment.
● If TV/VCR is equipped with only one audio
connector, use a conversion plug (commercially
available).
● 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.
● To keep the camcorder's display from appearing
on the TV screen during playback, press the ON/
OFF button for longer than 1 second.
● For customers in the U.K.; 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.
● While the VIDEO/AUDIO cable is connected to
the AV OUT jack, sound cannot be heard from
the speaker.

PLAYBACK Advanced Connections

Connection To A Personal Computer
This camcorder can transfer still images to a personal computer by using the provided software when
connected as shown in the illustration below. It is also possible to transfer still images to a personal computer with a DV connector-equipped capture board installed.

Connector is
under the cover.

JLIP (DIGITAL STILL)
output connector

Core filter

To RS-232C

JLIP-PC connection cable
(provided)

Connector is under
the cover.
To DV OUT
connector

DV cable (optional)

To DV
connector

To AC outlet

To DC IN
jack
Core filter

AC Power
Adapter/Charger
(provided)

PC with DV
connectorequipped
capture board

To DC OUT jack
DC cord

1 CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS
2 CONNECT CAMCORDER TO PC

Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned
off.
Pull out the connector cover and open it.
Connect the camcorder to a PC using the cable
according to your PC type as shown in the
illustration.

3 SUPPLY POWER

Connect the camcorder to the AC Power
Adapter/Charger using the DC cord, then plug
the AC Power Adapter/Charger's power cord
into an AC outlet.

4 TURN ON POWER

Turn the camcorder's Power Dial to "PLAY"
while pressing down the lock button located
on the dial and turn on the PC.

NOTES:

● When transferring still images, never use the
battery pack installed in the camcorder as the
power supply. Use the provided AC Power
Adapter/Charger.
● Never connect the JLIP-PC connection 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
PC.
● Also refer to the instruction manuals of the provided
Software and the DV connector-equipped capture
board.

Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector
Connection to the Digital Printer GV-DT1 (optional) allows you to print out the images or to transfer the
captured image from the Digital Printer to a personal computer. 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 (Z pg. 61), which offers virtually no image or sound deterioration.

Connector is
under the cover.

To DV OUT
connector

DV cable (optional)
To DV IN connector

To DC IN jack
To PARALLEL connector

Core
filter

To DV OUT
connector

DV cable
(optional)

Digital Printer
Printer cable
(commercially available)
2 way-Parallel Interface

To AC outlet
To DV
connector

AC Power
Adapter/
Charger
To DC OUT jack

To PARALLEL
(PRINTER)
connector
Video unit equipped with
a DV input connector

1 CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS
5 TURN ON POWER
CAMCORDER TO PRINTER
2 CONNECT
OR VIDEO UNIT EQUIPPED WITH DV
INPUT CONNECTOR
Make sure all the units are turned off.

Pull out the connector cover and open it. Make
connections to the device you want to connect to
using the DV cable, as shown in the illustration.

3 CONNECT PRINTER TO PC

Connect the printer cable to the printer's
PARALLEL connector and the PC's PARALLEL
(PRINTER) connector.

4 SUPPLY POWER

Connect the camcorder to the AC Power
Adapter/Charger using the DC cord, then plug
the AC Power Adapter/Charger's power cord
into an AC outlet.

Turn the camcorder's Power Dial to “PLAY”,
“ A ” or “ M ” while pressing down the lock
button located on the dial and turn on the
other units.

NOTES:

EDITING

Dubbing
You can copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto a videotape. Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual
for details.

Remote sensor

VCR
(Recording deck)

Play button
Stop button

Lock button
T

DISPLAY

PLAY

ON/OFF button

A
M
5S

OF
F

Power Dial

1 MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the camcorder to your VCR as shown
in the illustration on pages 56, 57.
Please also refer to your VCR's instruction
manual before dubbing.

2 START PLAYBACK

Press the Play button (4) to play back the
source tape.

3 START RECORDING

While watching on the connected TV, engage
your VCR’s record mode from the spot on the
source tape you want to begin recording.

4 PAUSE RECORDING

Engage your VCR’s pause mode to stop
recording a segment.

5 END RECORDING

Press the Stop button (5) to stop the source
tape, and engage the VCR’s stop mode.

PLAY

RM-V711U
(provided)

NOTES:

STOP

● You can use Playback Zoom (Z pg. 52) or
Playback Effects (Z pg. 53) in step 2.
● Before you start dubbing, make sure that the
indications do not appear on the connected TV. If
they do appear during dubbing, they are being
recorded onto the new tape.
To clear the Playback Sound Mode Display, press
DISPLAY on the RM-V711U Remote Control.
● Select “DISPLAY” and “TIME CODE” from the
Playback Menu (Z pg. 54) to show or hide the
Date/Time and the Time Code on the recording.
● To show or hide all indications, press the
ON/OFF button on the camcorder for longer than
1 second.

Digital Dubbing
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto other video unit equipped with a DV
connector. Since digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration.

RM-V711U
(provided)

PLAY
STOP
Connector is
under the cover.
To DV OUT
connector

DV cable (optional)

To DV
connector

Video unit equipped
with DV connector

To AC outlet

To DC IN jack

AC Power
Adapter/Charger

Core filter

To DC OUT jack
DC cord

1 CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS
2 MAKE CONNECTIONS
Make sure the camcorder's power is off.

Pull out the connector cover and open it.
Connect the camcorder to your video unit
equipped with a DV connector using the DV
cable (optional) as shown in the illustration.

3 START PLAYBACK

Press the Play button (4) to play back the
source tape.

4 START RECORDING

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

NOTES:

● You cannot use the battery pack installed in the
camcorder as the power supply since a digital
signal is output from the DV OUT connector only
when using the AC Power Adapter/Charger.
● When using the camcorder for dubbing, be sure
to use it as a player. The camcorder's DV
connector is only for output.
● If a blank portion is played back during dubbing,
an unusual image may be dubbed.
● Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,
sometimes the image may not appear in step 3. If
the above occurs, turn off power and make
connections again.
● The image with Fade/Wipe Effects and P.AE/
Effects is not output from the DV OUT connector.
Only the original playback image is output from
it.

EDITING (Cont.)

Brand Setting
Before you can perform Random Assemble Editing
(Z pg. 63 – 65), or control the VCR using the
RM-V711U remote control, you must set the VCR
brand.

VCR (Recording deck)

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is
installed in the remote control RM-V711U
(Z pg. 16).

1 SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the
remote towards the VCR’s infrared sensor.
Then, referring to the VCR CODE LIST on the
left, press and hold MBR SET, and press button
(A) and then (B).

MBR SET

SHIFT

1
6

2
4
5
789`

•The code is automatically set once you
release the MBR SET button, and the VCR’s
power comes on.

RM-V711U
(provided)

2 OPERATE THE VCR

VCR CODE LIST
VCR BRAND
NAME

BUTTONS
(A) (B)

VCR BRAND
NAME

BUTTONS
(A) (B)

1
9
1
9
9
9
1
3

9
5
1
4
1
6
2
3

AKAI

6 2
6 4
7 7

BLAUPUNKT

1 3

FERGUSON

9 7
9 8
3 2

GRUNDIG

1 4
3 4

SANYO

HITACHI

6 6
6 3

SELECO,
REX

9 1
9 6

JVC

9 1
9 6
9 3

SHARP

1 5
1 `

SONY

6
6
3
3

5
`
9
1

9
9
9
3

1
6
7
2

A
B
C

MITSUBISHI

6 7
6 8

NEC

3 7
3 8

PANASONIC

1
1
1
9
1

3
7
1
4
8

PHILIPS

THOMSON,
TELEFUNKEN,
SABA,
NORDMENDE
TOSHIBA

3 6

3 5

6 9
6 1

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 don’t need to
press SHIFT for this one).
You’re 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 doesn’t come on in step 1, try
another code from the VCR CODE LIST.
● Some brands of VCR don’t come on automatically. In this case, turn the power on manually
and try step 2.
● If the RM-V711U is not able to control the VCR,
use the controls on the VCR.
● When the remote control's battery runs 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.

Random Assemble Editing
Using the RM-V711U remote control, you can use P.AE/Effects and make an original edited tape.
To remote
pause connecter

To EDIT jack

Core filter

Editing cable
(provided)

Remote sensor

PLAY
To AUDIO IN
connector (L/R)
VIDEO/AUDIO cable
(provided)
To AV OUT connector
Core filter
To S-VIDEO OUT
connector

Source tape (Camcorder)

White to AUDIO L

Red to AUDIO R
To
VIDEO IN
connector Yellow to VIDEO

S-VIDEO cable
(provided)

R.A. EDIT
ON/OFF

RM-V711U
VCR
(Recording deck)

To S-VIDEO
IN connector

Cable adapter (provided
only with U.K. models)
VIDEO OUT select switch (Y/C or CVBS) If your VCR has the 21-pin
AV input connector (SCART),
use the provided cable
New tape (VCR)
adapter.

,,,,
,,,,
,,,,
,,,,

1 MAKE CONNECTIONS

Make sure that the playback picture and sound
are available on the connected TV ( Z pg. 56,
57).
•Connections should be made while the power
is off. Making connections with the power on
can lead to electrical shock or malfunctions.

2 START SOURCE PLAYBACK

First turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while
pressing down the lock button located on the
dial. Press PLAY and then press R.A. EDIT ON/
OFF on the remote control. Make sure to point
the remote control at the camcorder’s remote
sensor.
•The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears
on the TV screen or the LCD monitor.

FADE/WIPE IN
3 EXECUTE
(IF NECESSARY)

Press FADE/WIPE on the remote control.
•Cycle through the effects by pressing
repeatedly, and stop when the one you want
is displayed.
•You can’t use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the
beginning of Program 1.

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NOTES:

● When using a JVC VCR with a remote pause
terminal, connect the EDIT jack on the camcorder to
the VCR’s remote pause terminal using an editing
cable.
● If you use a JVC VCR not equipped with a remote
pause terminal or a non-JVC VCR, connect the
camcorder's EDIT jack to the remote control's remote
pause connector using an editing cable.
● For customers in the U.K.; 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.
● Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the
indications don't appear on the TV monitor. If they
appear during Random Assemble Editing, they will be
recorded onto the new tape. To clear the Playback
Sound Mode Display, press DISPLAY on the RMV711U Remote Control. Select “DISPLAY” and “TIME
CODE” from the Playback Menu (Z pg. 54) to show
or hide the Date/Time and the Time Code on the
recording. To show or hide all indications except for
the Random Assemble Editing Menu, press ON/OFF
on the camcorder for longer than 1 second. When
Random Assemble Editing starts, its indications
disappear and are not recorded on the new tape.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

EDITING (Cont.)

Program
IN
OUT
1 –– –– : –– ~
2
~
3
~
4
~
5
~
6
~
7
~
8
~

Remote sensor

RM-V711U
(provided)

MODE

TIME CODE
TOTAL
PLAY

FADE/WIPE
EFFECT

PLAY

A
M
5S

OF
F

R.A.EDIT
ON/OFF

–– : ––
00 : 00

Random Assemble
Editing Menu

Power Dial
EDIT IN/OUT

4 SET EDIT-IN POINT

At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/
OUT on the remote control. The Edit-In
position appears on the Random Assemble
Editing Menu.

5 SET EDIT-OUT POINT

At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT.
The Edit-Out position appears on the Random
Assemble Editing Menu.

FADE WIPE ON SCENE
6 USE
TRANSITION (IF NECESSARY)
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 can’t 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).

7 USE P.AE/EFFECT (IF NECESSARY)
Press EFFECT.

• Cycle through the effects by pressing
repeatedly, and stop when the one you want
is displayed.
• You can use Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia,
Strobe or Video Echo effects.

NOTES:

● When the source tape has more than 2 identical
time codes (Zpg. 21), the camcorder may not
find the Edit-In point you chose and a malfunction may occur.
● When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out
points so that there’s 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-backed 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 program time exactly.
● Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all
registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.
● If you use Sepia or Monotone P.AE/Effects, you
can’t 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 Dissolve or Black & White
Fader during Random Assemble Editing.
● During Digital Dubbing, Fade/Wipe Effects and
P.AE/Effects are not available.

Remote Sensor

Rewind button
Pause button
Stop button

START/STOP button

PLAY

OF
F

A
M
5S

RM-V711U
(provided)

Power Dial

FADE/WIPE
EFFECT
EDIT IN/OUT

PAUSE
R.A. EDIT ON/OFF

CANCEL

VCR REC STBY

SCENES
8 REGISTER ADDITIONAL
Z
Repeat steps 4 – 7 (

pg. 64).

•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're not using Fade/Wipe or P.AE/Effects,
repeat steps 4 and 5 only.

9 PREPARE SOURCE TAPE

Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the
beginning of the scene you want to edit and
press the Pause button (6).

ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD-PAUSE
MODE
Point the remote control towards the VCR’s
remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or
manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause
mode.

NOTES:

IN
41 WH 0 0 : 2 5 ~
2
P 07 : 18 ~
3 –– 03 : 33 ~
4
09 : 30 ~
5
15 : 55 ~
6 –– –– : –– ~
7
~
8
~
TIME CODE
TOTAL

OUT
MODE
02 : 05
P ––
08 : 31 ––
B/W
05 : 53
13 : 15
16 : 20 –– ––

16 : 30
9 : 39

Random Assemble Editing menu

11 START EDITING

Press the START/STOP button on the
camcorder. Editing proceeds as programmed,
right through to the end of the last registered
scene.
•When dubbing is complete, the camcorder
enters the Pause mode, and the recorder
enters its Record-Standby mode.
•If you don’t register an Edit-Out point, the
tape will be dubbed all the way to the end
automatically.

12 STOP EDITING

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.

● 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 Pause terminal during dubbing, make sure the remote control
is pointed at the VCR’s sensor, and that the path between the two is unobstructed.
● If, during Random Assemble Editing, you press any button on the camcorder, its Record-Standby mode is
automatically engaged.
● Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated Time
Codes. (Z pg. 21).

EDITING (Cont.)

For More Accurate Editing
Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Standby 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’ve recorded scenes you didn’t want. For a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the
camcorder against your VCR.

Diagnosing VCR’s against Camcorder Timing
Remote sensor

VCR
(Recording deck)

Program 1
PLAY

A
M
5S

OF
F

Power Dial

R.A.EDIT ON/OFF

IN
OUT
1 –– –– : –– ~
2
~
3
~
4
~
5
~
6
~
7
~
8
~
TIME CODE
TOTAL

MODE

–– : ––
00 : 00

Random Assemble Editing Menu

RM-V711U (provided)

1 PREPARE FOR R.A. EDIT

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.
• “Random Assemble Editing Menu” appears
on the TV screen.

2 CHOOSE A SCENE

Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program
1 only. In order to check VCR and camcorder
timing, select the beginning of a scene
transition as your Edit-In point.

3 PLAY BACK 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
quickly from Record-Pause to Record mode.
•If the scene you tried to dub starts in
progress, the VCR is slow to start recording.

Adjustment of VCR‘s against Camcorder Timing
Display

48kHz MODE
32kHz MODE
4 SYNCHRO
DISPLAY
TIMECODE

FULL SOUND
SOUND1
0.0
ON
OFF

VCR
(Recording deck)

END

Playback Menu

Lock button

MENU button

Select Dial

OF
F

END

4 ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU

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 MENU. The Playback
Menu appears on the TV screen.

SELECT FUNCTION
Move the pointer and highlight bar to
“SYNCHRO” by rotating the Select Dial, then
press it. The value for “SYNCHRO” is highlighted.

6 INPUT CORRECTION DATA Z

Based on the diagnostics performed (
pg. 66),
you can now increase the VCR’s speed by
rotating the Select Dial to the right. You can
also slow down the VCR’s speed by rotating the
Select Dial to the left. The adjustment range is
from –1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second
increments.

PLAY

FULL SOUND
SOUND1
0.0
ON
OFF

A
M
5S

48kHz MODE
32kHz MODE
4 SYNCHRO
DISPLAY
TIMECODE

Power Dial

7 CLOSE MENU

Press the Select Dial twice.
•Now perform Random Assemble Editing
beginning with step 2 on page 63.

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.

EDITING (Cont.)

Audio Dubbing

The audio track can be customized only when recorded on the 32 kHz mode (Z pg. 35).

NOTES:

● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at 48 kHz, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a
blank portion of a tape.
● To perform Audio Dubbing while watching in the television, make connections (Z pg. 56, 57).
Remote sensor
External microphone
input connector
(Located beneath
the cover.)

Stereo microphone
Power Dial

Audio Dub Standby

AV OUT
(headphones)
connector

RM-V711U
(provided)

1 FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Play back the tape to locate the point where
editing will start, then press PAUSE.

Speaker

ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY
While holding A. DUB on the remote control,
press PAUSE. “6e” appears.

DISPLAY
AUDIO MONITOR
A.DUB
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP

3 BEGIN DUBBING

Press PLAY, then begin “narrating”.
•Speak into the microphone.

4 PAUSE DURING DUBBING
5 STOP DUBBING
Press PAUSE.
Press STOP.

NOTES:

● Audio dubbing is possible using an optional microphone connected to the external microphone input
connector (MIC).
● While an optional microphone is connected, the built-in microphone is disabled.
● When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 32 kHz, the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.
● To select the desired sound for playback, press AUDIO MONITOR on the remote control.
● 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.
● Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing. To hear sound, connect optional headphones
to the AV OUT (headphones) connector.
● If you change from 32 kHz to 48 kHz in mid-recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not
effective from the point where 48 kHz recording began.
● During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded at 48 kHz
or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops and “ERROR! REFER MANUAL” appears.
RECORDING SOUND
32 kHz

DISPLAY

OUTPUT SOUND

FULL SOUND

Original and new tracks are combined and output in stereo.

SOUND 2

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

SOUND 1

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

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 out-points. The original audio remains unchanged.

NOTES:

● 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 (Z pg. 56, 57)

Remote sensor

TC 12 : 34

RM-V711U (provided)
Lock button
START/STOP
T

DISPLAY

PLAY

INSERT

A
M
5S

OF
F

PLAY
PAUSE

Power Dial

REW(IND)

1 FIND EDIT OUT POINT

Playback the tape to locate the point where
you want to stop editing. Confirm the time
code at this point (Z pg. 55).

FIND EDIT IN POINT
Press REW until the point is located, then press
PAUSE.

3 PREPARE FOR INSERT EDITING

Press and hold INSERT on the remote control,
then press PAUSE. “6w” and the Time Code
(min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters
Insert-Pause mode.

4 START RECORDING

Press START/STOP to begin editing.
•Confirm the insert at the time code you
checked in step 1.

5 PAUSE DURING EDITING

Press START/STOP. The camcorder re-enters
Insert Pause mode. Press again to resume
editing.

6 STOP EDITING

Press STOP while the camcorder is in the
Insert-Pause mode.

NOTES:

● P.AE/Effects (Z pg. 42) can be used to spice up
the scenes being edited during Insert Editing.
● To display the Time Code during Insert Editing,
(Z pg. 54).
● When performing Insert Editing, the tape’s Video
Area and Sub-Code Area (Z pg. 6) are rewritten,
so 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 and “ERROR! REFER
MANUAL” appears.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. No power is supplied.

SYMPTOM

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.

1. • Connect the AC Adapter
securely (Z pg. 10).
• Replace the dead battery
with a fully charged one
(Z pg. 9).
• Open the LCD monitor
fully or pull out the
viewfinder. The LCD
monitor turns on/off when
it is opened/closed at
approx. 90° while the
Power Dial is set to any
position except “OFF” if the
viewfinder is not fully
pulled out.

2. “SET DATE/TIME!”
appears.

2. •The built-in rechargeable
clock lithum battery is
discharged and the
previously set date/time is
erased.

2. • Connect the camcorder to
an AC outlet using the AC
Power Adapter/Charger etc.
for over 24 hours to charge
the clock lithum battery
(Z pg. 11).

3. Recording cannot be
performed.

3. •The tape’s record safety tab
is set to “SAVE”.
•The Power Dial is set to
“PLAY”.
•“TAPE END” appears.
•The cassette's cover is open.

3. • Set the tape’s record safety
tab to “REC” (Z pg. 12).
• Set the Power Dial to “ A ”,
“ M ”, “5S” or “ ”
(Z pg. 17).
• Replace with new cassette
(Z pg. 12).
• Close the cassette's cover.

4. There is no playback
picture.

4. •The camcorder is not getting
power, or some other
malfunction exists.

4. • Turn the camcorder’s power
off and on again (Z pg. 19).

5. Some functions are not
available using the MENU
button.

5. •The Power Dial is set to
“ A ”.

5. • Set the Power Dial to any
position except “ A ”
(Z pg. 17).

6. Some functions are not
available using the Select
Dial.
7. The focus does not adjust
automatically.

6. •The Power Dial is set to
“ A ”, “5S” and “ ”.

6. • Set the Power Dial to any
position except “ A ”, “5S”
and “ ” (Z pg. 17).
7. • Set Focus to “AUTO”
(Z pg. 45).
• Clean the lens and check
the focus again (Z pg. 75).

8. The cassette won’t load
properly.

8. •The cassette is in the wrong
position.
•The battery’s charge is low.

8. • Set it in the right position
(Z pg. 12).
• Install a fully charged
battery (Z pg. 8).

9. Play, Rewind and
Fast-Forward functions
don’t work.

9. •The Power Dial is not set to
“PLAY”.

9. • Set the Power Dial to
“PLAY” (Z pg. 50).

7. •Focus is set to “MANUAL”.
•The recording was done in a
dark place, or the contrast
was low.
•The lens is dirty or covered
with condensation.

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

10. The tape is moving, but
there’s no picture.

10. •Your TV has AV input
terminals, but is not set to
its VIDEO mode.
•The cassette’s cover is open.

10. •Set the TV to the mode or
channel appropriate for
video playback (Z pg. 56,
57).
•Close the cassette's cover
(Z pg. 12).
11. •Select “5S” or “5SD” in the
System Menu (Z pg. 35).

11. In the 5-Second mode,
recording ends before
5 seconds have elapsed.

11. •The 5-Second mode in the
System Menu is set to
“ANIM.”.

12. Pro Snapshot mode
cannot be used.

12. •The Squeeze mode is
selected.

12. •Disengage the Squeeze
mode (Z pg. 32).

13. Digital Zoom doesn’t
work.

13. •10X optical zoom is selected.
•The Video Echo effect is
activated.
•Picture Wipe or Dissolve
are being used in a scene
transition.
•5-Second recording was
done with the Power Dial
set to “5S”, and with “5SD”
selected in the System Menu.
•Pro Snapshot was attempted
during Digital Zoom.

13. •Turn off the Video Echo
effect (Z pg. 43).
•Wait until the Picture Wipe
or Dissolve effects are
completed (Z pg. 38).
•Change the setting of either
the System Menu or the
Power Dial (Z pg. 34).
•Do not attempt to take a
Pro Snapshot when
performing Digital Zoom
(Z pg. 26).

14. P.AE/Effects and Fade/
Wipe Effects don’t work.

14. •The Power Dial is set to
“ A ”.
•The Power Dial is set to
“5S”.

14. •Set the Power Dial to “ M ”
(Z pg. 17).
•Change the setting of the
Power Dial.

15. The Black & White Fader
doesn’t work.

15. •The Sepia or Monotone
effects are activated.

15. •Turn off Sepia and
Monotone (Z pg. 42).

16. The Dissolve function
doesn’t work.

16. •P.AE/Effects Sepia,
Monotone or Slow are
activated.
•The Squeeze mode is
selected.
•The previously selected
P.AE/Effect was changed
after the last selected scene
for editing was registered.

16. •Turn off Sepia and
Monotone before adding
Dissolve to a scene
transition (Z pg. 42).
•Make sure that the Squeeze
mode in the Recording
Menu is set to “OFF”
(Z pg. 32).
•Make sure you have
selected the P.AE/Effects
you want before starting
editing (Z pg. 42).

17. Scene transition does not
go as expected.

17. •When using “Picture Wipe/
Dissolve” (Z pg. 38) or
“Dissolves during 5 second
mode recording” (Z pg. 26),
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.

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SYMPTOM

TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.)
POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

18. The Picture Wipe and
Dissolve functions don’t
work.

18. •The last selected editing
scene is ending.
•At the end of the last
selected scene for editing,
the Power Dial was set to
“OFF”.
•The power is off.

18. • Select Picture Wipe or
Dissolve before beginning
recording. The effects are
then automatically
activated (Z pg. 38).
• Do not turn off the
camcorder’s power after
setting Edit-In and Edit-Out
points, as they will all be
erased (Z pg. 38).
• The camcorder
automatically shuts off
after 5 minutes have
elapsed in the RecordStandby mode. Make
sure you continue
operations within
5 minutes after engaging
Record-Standby mode
(Z pg. 38).

19. The Picture Wipe function
doesn’t work.

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

19. • Make sure the Squeeze
mode, Cinema mode, or
Slow Shutter effect is not
activated when preparing
to use the Picture Wipe
function
(Z pg. 32, 43).

20. Even when Slow Shutter
isn't selected, the image
looks like it is activated.

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

20. • If you want the lighting to
look more natural, set
GAIN UP to “AGC” or
“OFF” in the Recording
Menu (Z pg. 32).

21. The Video Echo effect
doesn’t work.

21. •The Picture Wipe or
Dissolve functions are in use.
•The Squeeze mode is
selected in the Recording
Menu.
•A Fade-In or Fade-Out is in
progress (White Fader, Black
Fader or Black & White
Fader).

21. • Make sure the Squeeze
mode is set to “OFF”
(Z pg. 32).
• Do not try to use the Video
Echo effect during a
Fade-In or Fade-Out
(Z pg. 36).

22. There is no strobe when
the Classic Film and
Strobe effects are
activated.

22. •The Picture Wipe or
Dissolve functions are in
use.

22. • Do not try to use the
Classic Film or Strobe
effects during a scene
transition (Z pg. 43).

23. White Balance cannot be
activated.

23. •The Sepia or Monotone
effects are activated.

23. • Turn off Sepia or Monotone
before setting White
Balance (Z pg. 42).

24. When shooting a subject
illuminated by bright
light, vertical lines appear.

24. •This is a result of
exceedingly high contrast,
and is not a malfunction.

24.

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

25. •This is not a malfunction.

25.

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SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

26. There are disturbances in
audio and video.

26. •If Audio Dubbing or Insert
Editing have been performed
repeatedly on the same
portion of the tape,
disturbance to the sound
and picture may result.
27. •“DISPLAY” is set to “OFF” in
the Date/Time Menu.
•Interface shooting is
performed.

26. •Use a new, or infrequently
used, tape for Audio
Dubbing and Insert Editing
(Z pg. 68, 69).

28. The indicators and
messages do not appear
on screen.

28. •“ON SCREEN” is set to
“OFF” in the Date/Time
Menu.

28. •Set “ON SCREEN” to “ON”
in the Date/Time Menu
(Z pg. 25).
•Press the ON/OFF button
for longer than 1 second to
make the indicators appear
(Z pg. 22).

29. The indicators do not
appear on the LCD
monitor or in the
viewfinder.

29. •You have made the
indicators disappear.

29. •Press the ON/OFF button
for longer than 1 second to
make the indicators appear
(Z pg. 22).

30. Images on the LCD
monitor appear dark or
whitish.

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.

30. •Adjust the brightness and
angle of the LCD monitor
(Z pg. 22, 23).

31. The rear of the LCD
monitor is hot.

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

31. •Close the LCD monitor to
turn it off or set the Power
Dial to “OFF”, and let the
unit cool down (Z pg. 19).

32. The indicators and the
image colour on the LCD
monitor are not clear.

32. •This may occur when the
surface or the edge of the
LCD monitor is pressed.

32.

33. Images on the LCD
monitor are jittery.

33. •The speaker volume is too
great.

33. •Turn the speaker volume
down (Z pg. 51).

34. The LCD monitor and the
lens have become dirty
(ex. fingerprints).

34.

34. •Wipe them gently with soft
cloth. Wiping strongly can
cause damage.

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

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CORRECTIVE ACTION

27. •Set “DISPLAY” to “ON” in
the Date/Time Menu
(Zpg. 11).
•During interface shooting,
the date/time does not
appear (Z pg. 23).
•Press the ON/OFF button
for longer than 1 second to
make the indicators appear
(Z pg. 22).

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TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.)

SYMPTOM
35. The LCD monitor
indications blink.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

35. •Certain FADE/WIPE, P.AE/
Effects, DIS and other
functions that cannot be
used together are selected at
the same time.
36. •The LCD monitor or the
viewfinder is 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 %)

35. • Re-read the sections
covering FADE/WIPE, P.AE/
Effects and DIS
(Z pgs. 33, 36 – 43).

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

37.

38. An unusual mark appears
in the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.

38.

38. • Check the section of the
manual that explains LCD
monitor/viewfinder
indications (Z pgs. 79 – 81).

39. An error indication
(E01 — E07) appears in
the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.

39. •A malfunction of some kind
has occurred. In this case
the camcorder’s functions
become unusable.

39. • Remove the power supply
(battery pack, etc.) and press
RESET button, 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.

40. The charge indicator on
the AC Power Adapter/
Charger does not light.

40. •The temperature of the
battery is extremely high/low.
•Charging is difficult in
places subject to extremely
high/low temperatures.

40. • To protect the battery, it is
recommended to charge it
in places with a temperature of 10°C to 30°C
(Z pg. 9).

41. The recording mode
indicator “LP” blinks on
the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.

41. •This occurs when recording in
the LP mode is not available.
After the indicator blinks, the
recording mode switches to
“SP” and recording goes on.

41.

42. Picture does not appear
on the LCD monitor.

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

42. • Push the viewfinder back in.
• Adjust the brightness of the
LCD monitor (Z pg. 22).
• If the monitor is tilted
upward 180 degrees, open
the monitor fully (Z pg. 23).

43. When the image is
printed from the printer, a
black bar appears at the
bottom of the screen.

43. •This is not a malfunction.

43. • By recording with Digital
Image Stabilizer set to “ON”
(Z pg. 33) this can be
avoided.

36. Coloured bright spots
appear all over the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder.

37. The LCD monitor
indications are distorted.

————

36.

————

AFTER USE

Cleaning The Camcorder
Battery cover
Open switch (BATTERY)

Battery pack
Hook

LCD monitor

Viewfinder eject knob

1 REMOVE POWER SUPPLY
Z

6 PUSH VIEWFINDER BACK IN

2 CLEAN EXTERIOR

7 OPEN LCD MONITOR
8 CLEAN LCD MONITOR

Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC
Power Adapter/Charger (
pg. 8, 9).
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
•Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it
well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again
with a dry cloth.

3 CLEAN LENS

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently
with lens cleaning paper.

4 PULL OUT VIEWFINDER
5 CLEAN VIEWFINDER
Pull out the viewfinder fully.

Use a small screwdriver to lift the viewfinder
eject knob up and clean the viewfinder with a
lens blower or a soft cloth.

Return the viewfinder eject knob to its original
position and push the viewfinder back in.
Open the LCD monitor fully.

With soft cloth, gently wipe the LCD monitor
in a semicircular pattern. Avoid using too
much pressure as this will smear the monitor
screen, making it much more difficult to clean.

9 CLOSE LCD MONITOR
NOTES:

● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as
benzine or alcohol. This may damage the unit's
body or cause malfunction.
● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth
refer to the cautions of each product.

CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS

3
4
5

6
Connector cover
Pull this out to open.

7
!
@
#
$

9 0

APSHOT
SN

VIDEO

*
(

) q w

%
^

EN
1 Zoom switch or volume switch (VOL.)
(Z pg. 24, 50)

Adjusts zoom during recording or the sound
volume during playback.

2 Grip strap (Z pg. 14)
3 Tally lamp
Lights during recording.

4 Remote sensor (Z pg. 52)
Receives the signal from the remote control.
When using the remote control, point it at the
remote sensor.

5 Lens cover
Opens when the viewfinder is pulled out or the
LCD monitor is opened fully.

6 Stereo microphone (Z pg. 68)

For use when recording or audio dubbing.

7 External microphone input connector
(MIC) (Stereo) (Z pg. 68)

An optional microphone can be connected.

8 JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)
(DIGITAL STILL) output connector
(Z pg. 58)
Outputs the digital still image to a personal
computer.

9 EDIT jack
Using an editing cable, connect to the remote
control or VCR (Z pg. 63)

0 RESET button (Z pg. 74)

% Progressive Dial (PROGRESSIVE)
(Z pg. 28, 44)

Turn for Progressive Video Recording or Pro
Snapshot Recording.

^ Progressive Button (Z pg. 28, 44)

When this button is pressed, the camcorder starts
Progressive Mode Recording (high resolution).
When pressed during playback, a playback
snapshot is taken.

& OPEN/EJECT switch (Z pg. 12)

Slide the switch down when loading/unloading a
tape.

* Speaker (Z pg. 50)

During playback, the sound can be heard.

( PUSH-OPEN Button (Z pg. 12)
Press to open the LCD monitor.

) Power dial (Z pg. 18)

Turning the camcorder on/off, recording or
playback is possible.

q MENU button (Z pg. 31)

Press this button to make the Menu appear.

ON/OFF button (Z pg. 22)

Press and hold this button for more than approx.
1 second to make the indications appear on the
LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

w Function Navigator Dial (Select Dial)
(Z pg. 22, 31)

Adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor or
selects the Menu etc. Referred to in this manual
as “Select Dial”.

When a malfunction occurs, press this button
after removing the power supply (battery etc.).
Pressing this button also resets the date/time or
various settings.

e START/STOP button (Z pg. 18)

Stops playback of the tape.

r Viewfinder (Z pg. 15)

! Stop button (5) (Z pg. 50)

@ Play/Pause button (6/4) (Z pg. 50)
Plays back or stops the tape temporarily.

# Fast-Forward button (3) (Z pg. 50)
Fast-Forwards the tape.

$ Rewind button (2) (Z pg. 50)
Rewinds the tape.

Starts recording or stops recording to make the
camcorder enter the record-standby mode.
Pull out when recording.

EN CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS

(Cont.)

y
t

Bottom of the
camcorder

u i

Connector cover
Pull this out to
open.

W E
o
t LCD monitor (Z pg. 22)
The image appears during recording or playback.

y Cassette cover (Z pg. 12)
u DV OUT connector (Z pg. 58, 59, 61)
Connect to a video unit equipped with a DV
connector.

i Video/audio output connector or headphones connector ( /AV-OUT)
(Z pg. 56, 57, 68)
The provided VIDEO/AUDIO cable (ø3.5) can
be connected to a television etc. Using optional
headphones, you can listen to the sound.
However, headphones equipped with volume
control cannot be used.

p
o DC IN jack (Z pg. 10)
The DC cord of an AC Power Adapter can be
connected.

p S OUT (S2 OUT) connector
(Z pg. 56, 57, 63)

Connect to a video unit equipped with an SVideo connector.

Q Battery cover (Z pg. 9)

Open the battery cover to insert the battery.

W Battery cover open switch (BATTERY)
(Z pg. 9)

Slide in the direction of the arrow to open the
battery cover.

E Power Pack (MULTI) connector
(Z pg. 10)

Attach to the Power Pack (optional).

R Tripod mounting socket (Z pg. 14)

1*
w

D
T

q
)
(
*
&
^

2*3 4* 5 6* 7*

MANUAL

LP 35 min
PS
REC

PAUSE

1/250

444

5S
SOUND

0 L PHOTO

MODE
32kHz
25 . 12 . 98
17 : 46

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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording
No.

FUNCTION

1*
2*
3
4*
5
6*
7*

Displays the operation mode position.

(Z pg. 17)

Appears when taking a Pro Snapshot.

(Z pg. 28)

8*
9
0*
!
@*
#
$*
%*
^
&
*
(
)
q
w
e

Appears during recording.

Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode.
Appears when in the Record-Standby mode.
Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer is engaged.
Displays the recording mode (SP or LP).

(Z pg. 32)
(Z pg. 18)
(Z pg. 33)
(Z pg. 13)

Displays the tape remaining time. During Interface Shooting (Z pg. 23), when the tape
remaining time reaches 2 minutes, this indication is shown as follows; – – –
2 min.
1 min. –
0 min.
––
(Z pg. 18)

Appears while the tape is running.
Appears when Progressive Video Recording is selected.

(Z pg. 18)
(Z pg. 44)

Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind. (Z pg. 35)
Displays the 5 second mode recording or animation recording mode.
Displays the sound mode for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.

(Z pg. 26)
(Z pg. 35)

Displays the date/time.

(Z pg. 25)

Appears during self-timer recording.

(Z pg. 27)

Appears when the focus is adjusted manually.
Appears when the exposure is adjusted.

(Z pg. 47)

Appears when the iris is locked.
Appears when the white balance is adjusted.
Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect.
Appears when Digital Zoom is activated.

* :Pressing ON/OFF for longer than 1 second

(Z pg. 48)
(Z pg. 42)

Displays the selected P.AE/Effect.

Appears during zooming.

(Z pg. 45)
(Z pg. 46)

(Z pg. 36)
(Z pg. 33)
(Z pg. 25)

lets you remove indications marked with * from the screen.

EN CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS

2 3

32kHz SOUND1

LP
PS

(Cont.)

25 . 12 . 98
17 : 46
TC 01 : 28 : 15
– – – – –6– – – – –
VOLUME

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback
No.

FUNCTION

1
2
3
4

Displays the sound mode.

5
6
7

Displays the date/time.

(Z pg. 55)

Displays the recording mode of the tape being played back.
Appears during playback of scenes recorded in the Progressive Mode.
Appears while a tape is running.
4 : Playback
3 : Fast-Forward/High-speed search
2 : Rewind/High-speed search
64 : Forward slow-motion
61 : Reverse slow-motion
6 : Pause
w : Insert
e : Audio Dubbing
Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the speaker volume.
Displays the time code.

(Z pg. 55)
( Z pg. 22, 50)
(Z pg. 55)

Warning Indications
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, or when the erase
protection tab is set to “SAVE”.

(Z pg. 12)

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. (Z pg. 83)
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed,
the camcorder turns off automatically.

TAPE!
TAPE END
SET DATE/TIME!

ERROR!
REFER MANUAL
E01 — E07

Appears for 10 seconds after power is turned on if there's no tape
loaded.
Appears when the tape ends during recording
or playback.

(Z pg. 22)
(Z pg. 11)

● Appears when the date/time is not set.
● Appears when the built-in rechargeable battery is
discharged and the previously set date/time is erased.

(Z pg. 11)

● Appears when Audio Dubbing is unavailable.
● Appears when Insert Editing is unavailable.

(Z pg. 68)
(Z pg. 69)

The error indications (E01 — E07) show what type of malfunction has
occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off
automatically. Press the reset button after removing 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.
(Z pg. 74)

CAUTIONS

Battery Packs

Cassettes

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
Terminals
cautions:
1. To avoid hazard . . .
.... do not burn.
.... do not short-circuit the terminals.
.... 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.
.... 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 once a year 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.

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.

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.

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
sunlilght.

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
antennas, etc.).
.... in places subject to extremely high (over
40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

EN
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
.... in places of over 50°C (122°F).
.... in places where humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
.... in direct sunlight.
.... in a closed car in summer.
.... near a heater.
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 hand
strap or the grip.
.... swing the soft camera case excessively when
the camcorder is inside it.
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:

•No picture and no sound during playback
(blueback).
•Blocks of noise appear during playback.
•During recording, the Head Clog Warning
indicator “ ” appears.
In such cases, use the optional Cleaning
Cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette is
used more than once consecutively, damage to
the video heads 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.

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.

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.
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 functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its
power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power
Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and press the
RESET button and then re-connect it and
proceed as usual from the beginning.

SPECIFICATIONS

CAMCORDER
General
Power
Power consumption
Format
Signal format
Video signal recording format
Cassette
Tape Speed
Maximum recording time
Pickup
Lens
Filter diameter
LCD monitor
Viewfinder
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Storage temperature
Dimensions
Weight

: DC 6.3 V
(using AC Adapter)
(using Battery)
DC 7.2 V
: 6.3 W (viewfinder on), 8.2 W (LCD monitor on)
: DV Format (SD mode)
: PAL Standard
: Digital Component Recording
: MINI DV Cassette
: SP: 18.8 mm/s
LP: 12.5 mm/s
: SP: 60 min.
LP: 90 min. (using DVM-60 cassette)
: 1/3" CCD (Progressive Scan CCD)
: F1.2, f = 5 to 50 mm, 10:1 Power Zoom Lens
: ø58 mm (when using the optional lens adapter GL-V5842U)
: 4", 112,000 pixel TFT/LCD panel
: 0.55" colour LCD, 113,000 pixel
: 0 to 40°C
: 35 to 80%
: –20 to 50°C
: 86 (W) x 86 (H) x 145 (D) mm
: Approx. 670 g (without cassette and battery)
Approx. 780 g (incl. cassette and battery)

Video
Output
S VIDEO output
DV output
Digital still output

: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, analogue output
(via ø3.5 mm AV output jack)
: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, analogue output
C: 0.29 Vp-p, 75 Ω, analogue output
: 4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant, digital output
: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head jack
(compatible with RC-5325 plug)

Audio
Output
Headphone output
External microphone input
Speaker

: –8 dBs, 1 kΩ analogue output
(via ø3.5 mm AV output jack)
: Stereo
(via ø3.5 mm AV output jack)
: –62 dBs, high impedance unbalanced with
ø3.5 mm (STEREO)
: Monaural

AC ADAPTER/CHARGER
Power
Power consumption
Output power
Operating temperature
Dimensions
Weight

:
:
:
:
:
:
:

AC 110 to 240 V`, 50/60 Hz
20 W
DC 7.2 V , 1.2 A (charge)
DC 6.3 V , 1.8 A (VTR)
0°C to 40°C (when charging, 10°C to 35°C)
94 mm (W) x 36 mm (H) x 122 mm (D)
Approx. 380 g (AA-V80EK)
Approx. 330 g (AA-V80EA)

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

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Iris
Works like the pupil of the human eye. In a well-lit environment, the human pupil contracts to keep too
much light from entering. In low lighting, the pupil dilates to allow more light in.

Colour temperature
A measurement in Kelvin degrees which indicates the colour contents of a light source; bluish light has a
higher colour temperature than reddish light. To reproduce white as white under different types of lighting,
the chrominance signal must be adjusted to match the light source’s colour temperature.
(See “White Balance”.)

AC Adapter
Used when charging the battery. Or, when connected directly to the camcorder, it can be used as a power
supply.

Auto focus
Focus can be set for automatic adjustment, for beginners who find the adjustment difficult.

On-screen display
Displays in the viewfinder or the LCD monitor can be shown on a connected TV.

Strobe
In the early days of movie making, 1-second strobes were uncommon, so movies didn’t have the smooth
movement they have today. This function gives movies the old-film flicker effect.

Record-Standby
Engage this mode by pressing START/STOP during Stop or Record modes. It means that the camcorder, or
your VCR, is paused and ready to record.

CCD (Charge coupled device)
Solid-state imaging device used in camcorders as the camera’s image pickup; analogous to the eye’s retina
except that picture information is output as electric signals.

Dew sensor
If condensation forms inside the unit due to a temperature change, the indicator appears in the viewfinder or
the LCD monitor, and the camcorder becomes unusable.

Digital zoom
10X Optical zoom image is taken and digitally processed to provide 40X or 100X magnified images.

Digital Image Stabilizer
When shooting while holding the camcorder in your hand, even if you think you’re perfectly still, there is
slight movement. This function compensates for that movement.

Fade
An effect used in scene transitions. Like movies or TV, the scene gradually goes black or white (fade out), or
comes in from a black or white screen (fade in).

White balance
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.

Wipe
An effect used in scene transitions. A scene disappears as though it’s being wiped off the screen (wipe out),
or appears as though it’s wiped on (wipe in).

INDEX

Animation ............................................... Z pg. 35
Audio Dubbing ....................................... Z pg. 68
Auto Focus .............................................. Z pg. 45
Auto Shut off ........................................... Z pg. 19

Battery .................................................... Z pg. 8
Battery Low ............................................. Z pg. 81
Beep/Tally ............................................... Z pg. 35

Charging ................................................. Z pg. 8
Cleaning The Camcorder ........................ Z pg. 75
Connections ........................ Z pg. 10, 56 – 59, 61

Date/Time Display ............................ Z pg. 25, 55
Date/Time Settings .................................. Z pg. 11
Digital Dubbing ...................................... Z pg. 61
Digital Image Stabilizer ........................... Z pg. 33
Digital Zoom .......................................... Z pg. 33
Dubbing ........................................... Z pg. 60, 61

E
Editing .............................................. Z pg. 60, 61
Exposure Control .................................... Z pg. 46

5SD ........................................................ Z pg. 26
5-Second Mode ...................................... Z pg. 26
Fade-In/Out ............................................ Z pg. 37
Focus Adjustment .................................... Z pg. 45

Insert Editing ........................................... Z pg. 69
Iris .......................................................... Z pg. 47
Iris Lock .................................................. Z pg. 47

L
LCD monitor/Viewfinder
indications ...................................... Z pg. 79 – 81
Lithium Battery ............................... Z pg. 2, 3, 82
Loading A Tape ....................................... Z pg. 12

M
Motor Drive Mode .................................. Z pg. 29

On-Screen Menus ..................... Z pg. 31 – 35, 53
Operation Mode ..................................... Z pg. 17

P
P.AE/Effects ........................................ Z pg. 42, 43
Photo Frame ........................................... Z pg. 29
Playback Zoom ....................................... Z pg. 52
Power (AC/Battery) .............................. Z pg. 9, 10
Progressive Video Recording ................... Z pg. 44
Pro Snapshot Mode ................................. Z pg. 28

Random Assemble Editing ............... Z pg. 63 – 67
Record Safety Tab ................................... Z pg. 12
Record-Standby ...................................... Z pg. 19
Recording Format ................................... Z pg. 6
Remote Control ....................................... Z pg. 16

S
Self-Timer ............................................... Z pg. 27
Set VCR Brand ........................................ Z pg. 62
Slow Motion Playback ............................ Z pg. 51
Slow Shutter ............................................ Z pg. 43
Sound Mode ........................................... Z pg. 35
Squeeze .................................................. Z pg. 32
Still Playback ..........................................
Strobe .....................................................

Z pg. 51
Z pg. 43

T
Tapes ...................................................... Z pg. 12
Time Code .......................................... Z pg. 6, 21

White Balance .................................. Z pg. 48, 49
Wide Mode ............................................. Z pg. 32
Wipe In/Out ............................................ Z pg. 37

MEMO

GR-DVL9000

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

EK/EA

Printed in Japan
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Jvc Gr Dvl9000 Instruction Manual

GR-DVL9000 - Instruction Manual GR-DVL9000-en Free User Guide for JVC Camcorder, Manual - page1

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