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GR-DVL9000

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

LYT0130-001A

INSTRUCTIONS

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

CONTENTS

ABOUT DV

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

GETTING STARTED

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 ................................. 50

Advanced Features ............................ 52

Basic Connections ............................. 56

Advanced Connections ........................ 58

EDITING

Dubbing ......................................... 60

Digital Dubbing ................................ 61

Brand Setting .................................. 62

Random Assemble Editing .................... 63

For More Accurate Editing .................... 66

Audio Dubbing ................................. 68

Insert Editing................................... 69

TROUBLESHOOTING

AFTER USE

CONTROLS, INDICATIONS

AND CONNECTORS

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

During Recording ............................ 79

LCD Monitor Indications During Playback .... 80

Warning Indications ........................... 81

CAUTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

INDEX

2 EN

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.

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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 82 and 83 before use.

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.

nDispose of used battery properly.

nKeep away from children.

nDo not disassemble and do not dispose of in

fire.

CAUTIONS:

nTo prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer

servicing to qualified personnel.

nWhen 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.

IMPORTANT

EN 3

This unit is produced to comply with Standard

IEC Publ. 65.

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.)

SOME DO’S AND

DON’TS ON THE SAFE

USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufac-

tured 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 intercon-

nections 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 handi-

capped 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!

nThis 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, perform-

ance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is

strongly recommended that you obtain

permission beforehand.)

IMPORTANT:

nNever use any AC Power Adapter/Battery

Charger other than the one provided with this

camcorder.

nIf you lose the provided AC Power Adapter/

Battery Charger or if it malfunctions, please

consult your nearest JVC service dealer.

4 EN

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 re-

attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery

pack itself is not cold, it should not affect perform-

ance.

(If you’re using some kind of heating pad, make

sure the battery pack does not come in direct

contact with the pad.)

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.

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.

EN 5

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.

ABOUT DV

3Audio Area

The digital audio signal is recorded here.

4ITI (Insert and Tracking

Information) Area

Insert editing and post-recording editing

tracking signals are recorded here.

1Sub-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.

2Video Area

The digital video signal is recorded here.

Lens

Mic

A/D

conversion

Chromatic

Analysis

12 tracks/frame

VIDEO Luminance Signal (Y)

A/D

conversion

A/D

conversion

AUDIO

Recording by

rotating head

helical scan

Tape direction

Sub-Code Area

Video Area

Audio Area

ITI Area

Head tracking

direction

5.24 mm

6.35 mm

Signal

compression

Colour Difference

Signal (R-Y/B-Y)

Chrominance (C)

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

6 EN

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

Remote control unit

RM-V711U

AC Power Adapter/Charger

AA-V80EK or AA-V80EA

Battery pack BN-V814U

MiniDV Cassette Tape 30 min

(DVM-30) M-DV30ME

Cable adapter

(Provided only with U.K. models)

Lithium battery CR2025 for remote

control unit (For function confirmation)

Shoulder Strap Cleaning cloth

EN 7

S-VIDEO cable DC cord

Editing cable

(ø 3.5 mini-plug, 2 poles)

JLIP-PC connection cable CD-ROM

The CD ROM contains

the following

3 software programmes:

•JLIP Video Capture

•JLIP Video Producer

•MGI PhotoSuite SE

VIDEO/AUDIO cable

(camcorder to TV or VCR,

ø 3.5 mini-plug 4 RCA plug)

8 EN

Charging The Battery Pack

You can charge one battery pack at a time, or two consecutively.

GETTING STARTED

ATTACH

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.

To AC outlet Power cord

Charger indicator 2

Power lamp

Charger

indicator 1

DETACH

SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER

Plug the AC Adapter/Charger’s power cord in

to an AC outlet. The power lamp comes on.

ATTACH BATTERY/BATTERIES

Attach while making sure the marks are

facing down and aligned with the correspond-

ing marks on the AC Power Adapter/Charger.

• The Charger Indicator (1 or 2) begins blinking to

indicate charging has started.

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.

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.

Battery pack BN-V814U

AC Power

Adapter/Charger

AA-V80EK or

AA-V80EA

BATTERY ONE TWO

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

DC OUT jack

Power cord

CHARGING TIME

EN 9

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.

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.

OPEN BATTERY COVER

Slide the open switch.

INSERT CHARGED BATTERY

Insert the mark end of the battery first until

you hear a click. The hook rises. Inserting the

battery backwards will result in malfunction.

CLOSE BATTERY COVER

Battery

Battery cover

Hook

Open switch (BATTERY)

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.

No. of batteries to supply power

Using one battery installed in the camcorder

Using two batteries; one in the camcorder and

one in the Power Pack (optional) attached to the

camcorder

Approximate recording time (unit: min)

LCD monitor off/

Viewfinder on

100

180

LCD monitor on/

Viewfinder off

140

10 EN

INSERT CHARGED BATTERY

Open the battery cover while pressing the

knob and insert the end of the battery

first. Close the battery cover.

ATTACH TO CAMCORDER

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:

●

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.

GETTING STARTED

(Cont.)

SUPPLY POWER TO ADAPTER

Plug the AC Adapter/Charger’s power cord in

to an AC outlet.

SUPPLY POWER TO CAMCORDER

Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.

Indoor Use

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

DC-IN

Power lamp

When power is

supplied, the

power lamp lights.

AC Power

Adapter/Charger

Connector is

under the cover

Connector

To AC outlet Power cord

DC cord

Core

Filter

Knob

Battery cover

Screw

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.

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 perform-

ance of equipment.

Screw head

To DC OUT jack

Battery

Mark

EN 11

OFF

ON SCREEN OFF

ONDISPLAY

DATE / TIME 1 . 1 . 00

0 : 00

RETURN

REC MODE

WIDE MODE OFF

AGC

40X

ZOOM

DIS

GAIN UP

TO DATE / TIME MENU

TO SYSTEM MENU

END

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).

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Set the Power Dial to “

” 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.

ACCESS RECORDING MENU

Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.

ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU

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.

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.

LCD monitor

MENU button

Recording Menu

Date/Time Menu

Lock button

Power Dial

Power lamp

Select Dial

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.

12 EN

GETTING STARTED

(Cont.)

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

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

NOTES:

●

It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to

open. Do not apply force.

●

If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder

does not open, close the cassette 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 . . .

.... 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.

PUSH HERE

Cassette cover

Make sure the window

side is facing out.

Cassette holder

Erase protection switch**

PUSH-OPEN

button

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Press the PUSH-OPEN button and open the

LCD monitor up to an angle of 90 degrees.

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.

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.

TAPE Recording mode

SP LP

DVM-30 Approx. 30 min. Approx. 45 min.

DVM-60 Approx. 60 min. Approx. 90 min.

Recording time

OPEN/EJECT

switch

EN 13

SP SP LP

REC MODE

WIDE MODE OFF

AGC

40X

ZOOM

DIS

GAIN UP

TO DATE / TIME MENU

TO SYSTEM MENU

END

REC MODE

WIDE MODE OFF

AGC

40X

ZOOM

DIS

GAIN UP

TO DATE / TIME MENU

TO SYSTEM MENU

END

OFF

Recording Mode Setting

Set depending on your preference.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Set the Power Dial to “

” while pressing down

the lock button located on the dial.

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.

ACCESS RECORDING MENU

Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.

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.

Recording Menu

Recording mode indicator

LCD monitor

Lock button

Power dial

Power lamp

MENU button Select Dial

14 EN

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.

ADJUST LENGTH

Open the pad 1. 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.

START/STOP

Zoom switch

Pad

Bottom of the camcorder

GETTING STARTED

(Cont.)

EN 15

PAUSE

OFF

Dioptre Adjustment

Adjust the viewfinder display for best viewing.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Set the Power Dial to “

” or “

”.

TURN ON CAMCORDER

Pull out the viewfinder fully.

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.

Dioptre adjust lever

Shoulder Strap Attachment

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

ATTACH SHOULDER STRAP

As shown in 1 and 2 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.

Lock button

16 EN

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.

Installing The Battery

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

PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER

Pull out in the direction of the arrow while

pressing the knob as shown.

INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER

Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to

have the “+” mark visible.

RE-INSERT HOLDER

Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.

•Read the caution concerning lithium batteries

(Z pg. 2).

Operation Buttons

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

Up Button (Z pg. 52)

INSERT Button (Z pg. 69)

Down Button (Z pg. 52)

AUDIO MONITOR Button

(Z pg. 68)

MBR SET Button (Z pg. 62)

A. DUB Button (Z pg. 68)

START/STOP Button (Z pg. 69)

PAUSE IN connector (Z pg. 63)

EFFECT ON/OFF Button

(Z pg. 53)

EFFECT Button

(Z pg. 53)

FADE/WIPE Button

(Z pg. 64)

Left/Right Buttons

(Z pg. 52)

SLOW Rewind/Forward

Buttons (Z pg. 51)

SHIFT Button (Z pg. 52, 62)

DISPLAY Button (Z pg. 60)

Zoom Buttons (Z pg. 52)

Knob

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

EN 17

Power Dial Position Function

Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjust-

ments. Suitable for standard recording.

Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you

want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this

mode.

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.

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.

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

Allows you to switch off the camcorder. After setting to this position,

Manual Focus and Exposure Control are automatically reset to "AUTO".

Self-Timer:

Operation Mode

Tuning the Power Dial allows you to choose the appropriate operation mode among the following modes:

Full Auto mode (

), Manual mode (

), 5 second mode recording (5S), Self-Timer mode ( ) and “PLAY”.

F . AUTO

PAUSE

MANUAL

PAUSE

OFF

According to the Power Dial position you have

selected, “F.AUTO” or “MANUAL” appears in the

upper left corner.

When set to

“

”, “5S” or “ ”When set to “

”

Full Auto:

Manual:

5 second mode recording: 5S

Playback: PLAY

Lock button Power lamp

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.

OFF

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You should already have performed the necessary preparations (Z pgs. 8 – 17). Set the Power Dial to “

”

and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features.

NOTE:

Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time (

pg. 11). Even if they don’t appear during

recording, you can display them during playback (

pg. 55).

PAUSE

444

REC

PAUSE

OFF

Lock button

Power Dial

Display

Record-Standby

During recording

Power lamp

START/STOP

button

RECORDING

Basic Recording

ON/OFF

Tally lamp

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SELECT OPERATION MODE

Set 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 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.

START RECORDING

When “PAUSE” appears, press START/STOP. A

beep signals the start of recording and the tally

lamp comes on.

STOP RECORDING

Press START/STOP again to stop recording.

•The camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.

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.

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 (

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" (

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 (

pg. 81).

●

Use the viewfinder when under direct sunlight or

when reflections make it difficult to see the LCD

monitor.

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OFF

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing

down the lock button located on the dial.

•The power lamp comes on.

PULL OUT VIEWFINDER OR OPEN

LCD MONITOR

Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD

monitor to approx. 90° degrees.

START SEARCH

Press

/6, then press

. Watch in the

viewfinder or the LCD monitor for the spot

where you want to begin recording.

ENGAGE STILL MODE

Once you find the spot at which you want to

start recording, press

/6 twice to engage the

Still mode.

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.

NOTE:

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.

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 proce-

dure.

RECORDING

Basic Recording (Cont.)

Stop button

Play/Pause button

Lock button

Power Dial

START/STOP

button

Rewind button

Power lamp

Fast-forward button

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Time Code

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

recorded scene on the tape during playback.

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

you shoot again.

•When power shuts off during shooting.

•When a tape is removed and re-inserted

during shooting.

•When shooting using a partially recorded tape.

•When shooting on a blank portion located

partway through the tape.

•When shooting again after already shooting a

scene and opening/closing the cassette cover.

NOTES:

●

The Time Code cannot be reset.

●

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

Shooting start point

Newly recorded sceneBlankAlready recorded scene

Time code

05:43:21 Time code

00:00:00

Tape

Time code

00:00:00

Shooting start pointShooting stop point

TC 12 : 34 : 24

Display

When blank portion is recorded on a tape

Shooting start point

Time code

05:43:21 Time code

05:44:00

Tape

Time code

00:00:00

Shooting start pointShooting start point

Proper recording

Latest sceneNew sceneAlready recorded scene

Frames

(25 frames = 1 second)

Seconds

Minutes

Time code is displayed

during playback.

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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

You can make the LCD monitor/Viewfinder

indications appear/disappear.

PRESS ON/OFF BUTTON

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,

pg. 79.

Brightness Control

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by

rotating the Select Dial.

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

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.

90 min

REC 89 min 3 min 2 min

1 min0 min

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.

blinking

blinkingblinking

– – – – – – – – – –

BRIGHT

RECORDING

Basic Recording (Cont.)

Display

ON/OFF

button

Select Dial

EN 23

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.

TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD

Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to

180 degrees so that it faces forward.

START RECORDING

Point the lens towards the subject (yourself

when self-recording) and start shooting.

•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)

Journalistic shooting

In some situations different angles of shooting may

be required for more dramatic results.

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back and

the LCD monitor is fully open (approx. 90°).

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).

Self-recording

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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 (

pg. 43), the Picture Wipe/Dissolve function

(

pg. 38) or the 5SD mode (

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”.

Zoom display

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

Zoom switch

Digital zoom zone

10X (optical)

zoom zone

RECORDING

Basic Recording (Cont.)

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Displaying The Date And Time During Recording

When the Power Dial is set to “

”, “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 “

”.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

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.

ACCESS RECORDING MENU

Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.

ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU

Move the pointer and highlight bar to “TO

DATE/TIME MENU” by rotating the Select Dial.

Press it and the Date/Time Menu appears.

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.

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”.

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.

REC MODE

WIDE MODE OFF

AGC

40X

ZOOM

DIS

GAIN UP

TO DATE / TIME MENU

TO SYSTEM MENU

END

ON SCREEN OFF

ONDISPLAY

DATE / TIME 1 . 1 . 00

0 : 00

RETURN

OFF

Display

Recording Menu

Date/Time Menu

MENU button/

ON/OFF button

Power Dial

Lock button

Select Dial

RECORDING

Advanced Features

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END 5-SECOND MODE RECORDING

Set the Power Dial to the “

”, “

” or “OFF”

position.

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.

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 (

pg. 35).

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Turn the Power Dial to “5S” while pressing

down the lock button located on the dial.

PULL OUT VIEWFINDER OR OPEN

LCD MONITOR

Pull out the viewfinder fully. “5S MODE”

appears.

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, Record-

Standby mode is not engaged.

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.

REC

MANUAL

PAUSE

MODE5S

PAUSE

MANUAL

MODE5S

REC

444

OFF

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.

Display

Record-Standby

After 5 sec.

Power Dial

Lock button

RECORDING

Advanced Features (Cont.)

START/STOP button

EN 27

MANUAL

PAUSE – – – MANUAL REC

444

OFF

Self-Timer

Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way

adding the final touch to a memorable picture.

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).

ENGAGE SELF-TIMER MODE

Press START/STOP.

After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and

recording begins.

STOP SELF-TIMER RECORDING

Press START/STOP.

•The camcorder re-enters Record-Standby

mode.

END SELF-TIMER RECORDING

Set the Power Dial to the “

”, “

” 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.

Power Dial

Display

During recording

Lock button

START/STOP button

Self-Timer indication

After

15 sec.

When the START/

STOP button is

pressed, the tally

lamp changes as

shown at right:

Blinks quickly

(Self-Timer shooting

starts soon)

Stops blinking and

stays on

(Self-Timer shooting

starts)

Begins blinking

(Self-Timer starts)

After approx. 15 sec.

¥¥

28 EN

RECORDING

Advanced Features (Cont.)

SELECT OPERATION MODE

First turn the Power Dial to “

”, “

”, “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.

SELECT PRO SNAPSHOT MODE

Choose the appropriate mode among six Pro

Snapshot modes (Z pg. 29) by turning the

Progressive Dial (SNAPSHOT Dial).

Pro Snapshot

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

PHOTO

OFF

Power Dial

Lock button

Display

During snapshot

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 (

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 Progres-

sive Button.

Progressive Button

Progressive Dial

EN 29

Motor Drive 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.

Progressive Mode:

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.

Pro Snapshot mode

with no frame* u

Pro Snapshot mode

with frame* uPin-Up mode u

Multi-Analyzer 4** Multi-Analyzer 9** Nega/Posi mode* u

*: 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.

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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

1 Frame

Scan BScan A

Odd-number Field Even-number Field

Scan A Scan B

Skip

Scan D

Odd-number

Field Odd-number

Field

Skip

25 Frames per second

Records 25 odd and 25 even image Fields, for a

total of 50 per second. Since there is a time lag

between an odd and even Field, when they are

combined to make 1 Frame the part of the image

that is moving appears as image jitter. However,

during normal playback, the moving picture looks

smooth and natural.

2. Progressive mode shooting of moving images

(Progressive Video Recording Z pg. 44)

Scan C

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).

Even-number

Field Even-number

Field

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REC MODE

WIDE MODE OFF

AGC

40X

ZOOM

DIS

GAIN UP

TO DATE / TIME MENU

TO SYSTEM MENU

END

REC MODE

WIDE MODE OFF

AGC

40X

ZOOM

DIS

GAIN UP

TO DATE / TIME MENU

TO SYSTEM MENU

END

OFF

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 Magnifica-

tion, Stabilization and

Gain Up

Please refer to pages 32, 33 for details.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

First turn the Power Dial to “

”, “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.

ACCESS RECORDING MENU

Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.

SELECT FUNCTION

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.

Display

Recording Menu

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.

CLOSE RECORDING MENU

Press the Select Dial. Selection is complete and

the menu disappears.

MENU button

Power Dial

Lock button

Select Dial

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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.

REC MODE

WIDE MODE OFF

AGC

40X

ZOOM

DIS

GAIN UP

TO DATE / TIME MENU

TO SYSTEM MENU

END

OFFON

OFF AGC

10X 40X

SP LP

OFF CINEMA

SQUEEZE

100X

RECORDING

Advanced Features (Cont.)

EN 33

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 (

pg. 43), the Picture Wipe/Dissolve function (

pg. 38) or the 5SD mode (

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 appear-

ance 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.

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OFF

32kHz

5SSCENE

BEEP / TALLY

WIND CUT

SOUND MODE

ID NUMBER

RETURN

REC MODE

WIDE MODE OFF

AGC

40X

ZOOM

DIS

GAIN UP

TO DATE / TIME MENU

TO SYSTEM MENU

END

OFF

SELECT OPERATION MODE

First turn the Power Dial to “

”, “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.

ACCESS RECORDING MENU

Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.

ACCESS SYSTEM MENU

Move the pointer and highlight bar to “TO

SYSTEM MENU” by rotating the Select Dial,

then press it. The System Menu appears.

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

The System Menu allows you to set the following functions:

Scene, Beep/Tally, Wind Cut, Sound Mode and

ID numbers.

System Menu

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.

CLOSE SYSTEM MENU

Press the Select Dial twice. Setting is complete

and the System Menu disappears.

Display

Recording Menu

Power Dial

RECORDING

Advanced Features (Cont.)

MENU button

Lock button

Select Dial

EN 35

OFF

32kHz

5SSCENE

BEEP / TALLY

WIND CUT

SOUND MODE

ID NUMBER

RETURN

32kHz 48kHz

5S ANIM.

ON OFF

5SD

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

5S–Pressing START/STOP allows you to take a 5-

second “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.

NOTE:

During use of SCENE effect, focus (

pg. 45) and

exposure control (

pg. 46) enter Full Auto

operation.

BEEP/TALLY

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.

NOTE:

Beep/Tally is automatically turned on during Full

Auto operation.

This number is necessary when connecting

the camcorder to a computer [01 to 99].

WIND CUT

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

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.

NOTE:

A tape recorded at 48 kHz cannot be used for Audio

Dubbing.

36 EN

MANUAL

PAUSE

FOCUS

EXPOSURE AUTO

OFF

AUTO

W. BALANCE

FADER

/ WIPE

P. AE

/ EFFECT

RETURN

FADER / WIPE

FADER–BLACK

FADER–B.W

WIPE–SHUTTER

RANDOM

OFF

FADER–WHITE

B W

WIPE–CORNER

SEL.

OFF

RECORDING

Advanced Features (Cont.)

FADE/WIPE Effects

SELECT OPERATION MODE

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.

ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM

Press the Select Dial.

ACCESS FADER/WIPE MENU

Move the pointer and highlight bar to “FADER/

WIPE” by rotating the Select Dial and then press

it. The Fader/Wipe Menu appears.

SELECT EFFECT

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.

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.

TO CANCEL FADE/WIPE EFFECTS

In step 4, move the pointer and highlight bar to

“OFF”. Press the Select Dial.

Lock button

Power Dial

Display

Fader/Wipe MenuManual Mode Item Menu

START/STOP button

Select Dial

IMPORTANT:

●

When the Digital Image Stabilizer is activated, the Fade/Wipe Effects are not available.

●

If certain P.AE/Effects (

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.

EN 37

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).

Select any one effect from

B W

, , , , , , and of the Fader/Wipe Menu.

ACTIVATE FADE IN OR WIPE IN

Press START/STOP to start recording, and the

Fade In or Wipe In occurs automatically.

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.

FADE

WIPE

Example

FADER – WHITE

Example WIPE – SCROLL

Fade Out

Wipe In

NOTE:

You can extend the length of a fade or wipe by

pressing and holding the START/STOP button.

Fade In

Wipe Out

START/STOP button

38 EN

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).

Select any one effect from

and

of the Fader/Wipe Menu.

START RECORDING

Press START/STOP.

ENGAGE RECORD-STANDBY MODE

Press START/STOP when one scene is finished.

The point at which the scene ended is stored in

memory.

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.

The next scene gradually wipes in over the

previous 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.

Wipe In

Within 5 minutes . . .

WIPE – SCROLL

Example

Previous scene end

START/STOP button

EN 39

Random Variations

When

is selected, the camcorder chooses one of

the fades/wipes at random.

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 record-

ing, 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.

B W

START/STOP button

40 EN

MENU EFFECT

Fade in or out with a white screen.

Fade in or out with a black screen.

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

fade out from colour to black and white.

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

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

screen.

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

toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually

wiping out to the centre.

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

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

right, revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen

reappears from left and right to cover the scene.

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

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

Wipe in 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.

RECORDING

Advanced Features (Cont.)

FADER AND WIPE MENU

FADER — WHITE

FADER — BLACK

B W

FADER — B.W

WIPE — CORNER

WIPE — WINDOW

WIPE — SLIDE

WIPE — DOOR

WIPE — SCROLL

WIPE — SHUTTER

EN 41

MENU EFFECT

The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually

disappears.

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

right corner to the lower left corner.

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

toward the corners, covering the previous scene.

The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from

right to left.

The previous scene wipes out from the centre to the right and

left, like a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene.

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

screen to the top.

The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the center

toward the top and bottom of the screen.

When this function is activated, the camcorder randomly selects

the effect used in scene transition (from the Fade and Wipe

effects).

DISSOLVE

WIPE — CORNER

WIPE — WINDOW

WIPE — SLIDE

?RANDOM

WIPE — SHUTTER

WIPE — DOOR

WIPE — SCROLL

42 EN

RECORDING

Advanced Features (Cont.)

•The P.AE/Effect Menu disappears and the

selected mode is activated. The symbol of the

selected mode appears.

START RECORDING

Press START/STOP. The image begins with the

selected effect.

DISABLE P.AE/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.

P.AE/Effects

FOCUS

EXPOSURE AUTO

OFF

AUTO

W. BALANCE

FADER

/ WIPE

P. AE

/ EFFECT

RETURN

P. AE / EFFECT

SHUTTER

SLOW SHUTTER

VIDEO ECHO

OFF

SHUTTER

1/250

1/50

1/100 1/250

1/50

1/100

SHUTTER

1/500 1/500

SEL.

OFF

PAUSE

1/50

Display

Manual Mode Item Menu The indicator for the selected

mode appears, and the selected

mode is engaged.

P.AE/EFFECT Menu

SELECT OPERATION MODE

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.

ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM

Press the Select Dial and move the pointer and

highlight bar to "P.AE/EFFECT" by rotating the

Select Dial.

ACCESS P.AE/EFFECT SELECT MENU

Press the Select Dial. The P.AE/Effect Menu

appears.

SELECT EFFECT

Move the pointer and highlight bar to the

desired effect by rotating the Select Dial, then

press it.

Lock button

Power Dial

Select Dial

IMPORTANT:

●

When the Digital Image Stabilizer is activated, the P. AE/Effects other than "SHUTTER" are not available.

●

If certain Fades or Wipes (

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.

EN 43

SHUTTER

(Variable Shutter

(Speed)

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.

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.

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.

Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old

photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for

a classic look.

CLASSIC FILM

STROBE

Your recording looks like a series of consecutive

snapshots.

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.

SEPIA

MONOTONE

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.

Adds a “ghost” to the subject, giving your

recording a “fantasy” feeling.

VIDEO ECHO

Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.

SLOW SHUTTER

44 EN

RECORDING

Advanced Features (Cont.)

PAUSE

35 min

25 . 12 . 98

17 : 46

444

RECPS

F. AUTO

OFF

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

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 Progres-

sive Button, the camcorder starts recording using

the operation mode to which the Power Dial is set

at that moment (

pg. 17). “PS” disappears.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Turn the Power Dial to “

”, “

”, “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.

SELECT PROGRESSIVE MODE

Turn the Progressive Dial to “VIDEO”.

“PS” (Progressive Mode Display) comes on.

START RECORDING

Press the Progressive Button located on the

Progressive Dial. The tally lamp comes on.

END RECORDING

Press the Progressive Button. The camcorder

enters Record-Standby mode.

VIDEO mode

Progressive Dial

Progressive Button

Lock button

Power Dial

Power lamp

Progressive mode display

IMPORTANT:

●

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 (

pg. 41) Effects and some P.AE/Effects

(

pg. 43) cannot be used.

EN 45

FOCUS

EXPOSURE AUTO

OFF

AUTO

MANUAL

W. BALANCE

FADER

/ WIPE

P. AE

/ EFFECT

RETURN

OFF

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

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 “

”.

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.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

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.

ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM

Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item

Menu appears.

ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS

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 disap-

pears and “FOCUS” is displayed in the upper

left corner. The focus is locked at this point.

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.

Manual Mode Item

Manual focus indicator

Focus zone

(Focus is adjusted at the

centre of the screen)

Lock button

Power Dial

Select Dial

46 EN

SELECT OPERATION MODE

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.

ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM

Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item

Menu appears.

ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL

Move the pointer and highlight bar to “EXPO-

SURE” 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.

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.

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.

Exposure Control

Usually this is adjusted automatically. However, when the background is too bright or too dark in compari-

son with the subject, the exposure could be corrected manually. Factory preset is “AUTO”.

FOCUS

EXPOSURE MANUAL

OFF

AUTO

W. BALANCE

FADER

/ WIPE

P. AE

/ EFFECT

RETURN

EXP.

OFF

Manual Mode Item

Display

Exposure control indicator

Lock button

Power Dial

Select Dial

To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .

.... Rotate the Select Dial to display “AUTO” then

press it in step 3. The Exposure Control

indicator disappears. Or set the Power Dial to

“

”.

NOTES:

●

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 back-

ground 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.

RECORDING

Advanced Features (Cont.)

EN 47

SELECT OPERATION MODE

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.

ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM

Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item

Menu appears.

ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL

Move the pointer and highlight bar to “EXPO-

SURE” by rotating the Select Dial and then

press it. Rotate the Select Dial to display

“MANUAL”, then press it. “EXP.” is displayed.

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”.

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.

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

“

”.

NOTES:

Iris lock is recommended in the following situa-

tions:

●

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.

FOCUS

EXPOSURE MANUAL

OFF

AUTO

W. BALANCE

FADER

/ WIPE

P. AE

/ EFFECT

RETURN

0 L

OFF

Power Dial

Lock button

Display

Manual Mode Item Menu

Iris lock indicator

Select Dial

48 EN

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.

FOCUS

EXPOSURE AUTO

OFF

AUTO

W. BALANCE

FADER

/ WIPE

P. AE

/ EFFECT

RETURN

FOCUS

EXPOSURE AUTO

OFF

AUTO

W. BALANCE

FADER

/ WIPE

P. AE

/ EFFECT

RETURN

W . BAL .

AUTO

OFF

SELECT OPERATION MODE

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.

ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM

Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item

Menu appears.

ACCESS WHITE BALANCE ADJUST-

MENT

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.

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.

CLOSE WHITE BALANCE ADJUST-

MENT

Press the Select Dial again. Selection is

complete. The indication “W. BAL.” changes to

“MANUAL”.

To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .

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

“

”.

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).

Display

Manual Mode Item Menu White Balance Adjustment

Power Dial

Lock button

Select Dial

RECORDING

Advanced Features (Cont.)

EN 49

FOCUS

EXPOSURE AUTO

OFF

AUTO

W. BALANCE

FADER

/ WIPE

P. AE

/ EFFECT

RETURN

PAUSE

MANUAL

OFF

To Change The Tint For Recording . . .

.... In step 2, substitute coloured paper for white. The

white balance is adjusted based on the colour,

changing the tint. Red paper — deeper green;

blue paper — orange; yellow paper — deeper

purple.

NOTES:

●

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.

Manual White Balance Operation

If the camera is operating in manual mode, perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various

types of lighting

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance

adjustment (Z pg. 48), select “ MAN.”.

SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE

Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of

the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself

so that the white paper fills the screen.

ENTER SETTING

Press the Select Dial until the begins

blinking.

•When the setting is completed, the stops

blinking.

EXIT MANUAL WHITE BALANCE

ADJUSTMENT

Press the Select Dial. The indication “W.BAL.”

changes to “MANUAL” and only the Manual

White Balance indicator is displayed.

Display

Manual Mode

Item Menu

Power Dial

White paper

Manual White Balance

Adjustment

Lock button

Select Dial

50 EN

VOL.

OFF

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

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing

down the lock button located on the dial. The

Power lamp comes on.

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Open the LCD monitor.

•When the viewfinder is pulled out, the LCD

monitor cannot be used.

REWIND TAPE

Press

is displayed. If you rewind all

the way to the end of the tape, it stops

automatically.

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback

Power Dial

Lock button

Tape running indicator

LCD monitor

Power lamp

Speaker

Volume switch

VIEWING RECORDING

Press 6/

appears and the recorded

footage can be viewed. The sound is heard

from the speaker.

END PLAYBACK

Press 5. Set the Power Dial to “OFF”.

•When turning to “OFF”, it is not necessary to

press down the lock button.

EN 51

To Perform High-Speed Search . . .

.... press

after pressing 6/

. 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

and normal playback resumes.

.... during playback, press and hold

. 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/

. Press

again to resume playback. If still playback contin-

ues 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 slow-

motion 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.

52 EN

OFF

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 (

pg. 53) is selected

during playback zoom, playback zoom is

cancelled.

●

During digital image processing, the quality of the

image may suffer.

FIND THE SCENE OF INTEREST

Press the Play button to start playback.

ACTIVATE ZOOM

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.

LOCATE PORTION OF MAGNIFIED

SCENE

You can move the image on screen around to

find a particular portion of the picture. While

holding down SHIFT, press § (Left),

Playback Zoom

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

Press T Press © (Right) to

move image

Normal playback

PAUSE

Left/Right/Up/

Down buttons

Zoom buttons

SHIFT

STOP

PLAY

PLAYBACK

Advanced Features

Lock button

RM-V711U

(provided)

Power Dial

Play button

Remote sensor

Stop button

EN 53

P. AE / EFFECT

STROBE

VIDEO ECHO

CLASSIC FILM

MONOTONE

SEPIA

OFF

START PLAYBACK

Press the Play button (

ACCESS P.AE/EFFECT SELECT MENU

Point the remote control at the camcorder’s

remote sensor and press EFFECT. The P.AE/

EFFECT Select Menu appears.

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 (

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 Effects

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

EFFECT EFFECT ON/OFF

P.AE/EFFECT Select Menu

(Playback)

PLAY

Lock button

RM-V711U

(provided)

Power Dial

Remote sensor

Play button

54 EN

PLAYBACK

Advanced Features (Cont.)

SOUND1

0 . 0

OFF ON

OFF

FULL SOUND

SOUND2

SOUND1

FULL SOUND

48kHz MODE

32kHz MODE

DISPLAY

TIMECODE

SYNCHRO

END

SOUND1

0 . 0

OFF

FULL SOUND48kHz MODE

32kHz MODE

DISPLAY

TIMECODE

SYNCHRO

END

OFF

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).

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.

CLOSE MENU

Press the Select Dial again, and the menu

disappears.

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.

ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU

Press MENU. The Playback Menu appears in

the LCD monitor and on the connected TV.

SELECT FUNCTION

Move the pointer and highlight bar to the

desired function by rotating the Select Dial.

Press the Select Dial to activate.

Playback Menu

Display

Power Dial

Lock button

Select Dial

MENU button

EN 55

RECORDING SOUND DISPLAY OUTPUT SOUND

32 kHz 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

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”.)

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.

TIME CODE

(Displaying The Time Code 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.

DISPLAY

(Displaying the Date During Playback)

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.

TC 12 : 34 : 24 25 . 12 . 98

10 : 35

Display

Minutes

Seconds

Frames*

*25 frames = 1 second

56 EN

PLAYBACK

Basic Connections

VCR/TV Connection

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

Yellow to VIDEO

White to AUDIO L

Red to AUDIO R

DC cord AC Power

Adapter/Charger

VIDEO/AUDIO

cable (provided)

To DC OUT jack

AC Power

Adapter/Charger

VCR

Core filter

Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a

SCART connector compatible only with

regular video signal

Connection to a TV or VCR equipped wiht a

SCART connector compatible with Y/C signal

To VIDEO IN

connector

To AV OUT connector

To DC IN jack

To AUDIO IN

connector (L/R)

VIDEO OUT select switch

(Set to CVBS)

VCR

Cable adapter

(provided only with U.K. models)

Core filter

To AUDIO IN connector

(L/R)

To VIDEO IN connector

To S-VIDEO OUT

connector To S-VIDEO IN

connector

To DC IN jack

DC cord

Core filter

TV or VCR

VIDEO OUT select switch (set to Y/C)

Cable adapter

(provided only with U.K. models)

S-VIDEO cable

(provided)

VIDEO/AUDIO

cable (provided)

To AV OUT connector

To DC OUT jack

Connector is

under the cover.

Connector is

under the cover.

Yellow to VIDEO

White to AUDIO L

Red to AUDIO R

EN 57

CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS

Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR

Pull out the connector cover and open it.

Connect as shown in the illustration 1, 2 or 3

(Z pg. 56, 57).

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

If not . . . go to step 4.

CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT

Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.

TURN ON POWER

Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing

down the lock button located on the dial and

turn on the TV/VCR.

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

pg. 54).

•Playback Sound Mode Display

.... set the Power Dial to “

”, 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”.

Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an

S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V input (RCA type)

connectors

AC Power

Adapter/Charger

VCR

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.

To DC OUT jack

DC cord

Core filter

Connect when the

S-VIDEO cable is not used

S-VIDEO cable

(provided)

To S-VIDEO

OUT connector

To AV OUT connector

To DC IN jack

TV or VCR

VIDEO/AUDIO

cable (provided)

To S-VIDEO IN

connector

To VIDEO IN

connector

To AUDIO IN

connector (L/R)

Yellow to VIDEO

White to AUDIO L

Red to AUDIO R

Connector is

under the cover.

58 EN

PLAYBACK

Advanced Connections

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 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 compu-

ter with a DV connector-equipped capture board installed.

CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS

Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned

off.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO PC

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.

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.

JLIP (DIGITAL STILL)

output connector

To RS-232C

To AC outlet

JLIP-PC connection cable

(provided)

DV cable (optional) To DV

connector

AC Power

Adapter/Charger

(provided)

To DC OUT jack

PC with DV

connector-

equipped

capture board

To DV OUT

connector

To DC IN

jack

DC cord

Core filter

Connector is

under the cover.

Connector is under

the cover.

EN 59

To DV OUT

connector

To PARALLEL

(PRINTER)

connector

To DC IN jack

To DC OUT jack

AC Power

Adapter/

Charger

To DV

connector

DV cable

(optional)

Digital Printer

To PARALLEL connector

To DV OUT

connector

DV IN connector

To AC outlet

Video unit equipped with

a DV input connector

Printer cable

(commercially available)

2 way-Parallel Interface

TURN ON POWER

Turn the camcorder's Power Dial to “PLAY”,

“

” or “

” while pressing down the lock

button located on the dial and turn on the

other units.

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.

●

Also refer to the instruction manuals of the

connected units.

CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS

Make sure all the units are turned off.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO PRINTER

OR VIDEO UNIT EQUIPPED WITH DV

INPUT CONNECTOR

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.

CONNECT PRINTER TO PC

Connect the printer cable to the printer's

PARALLEL connector and the PC's PARALLEL

(PRINTER) connector.

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.

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.

DV cable (optional)

Core

filter

Connector is

under the cover.

60 EN

OFF

Dubbing

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

for details.

NOTES:

●

You can use Playback Zoom (

pg. 52) or

Playback Effects (

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 (

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.

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.

START PLAYBACK

Press the Play button (

) to play back the

source tape.

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.

PAUSE RECORDING

Engage your VCR’s pause mode to stop

recording a segment.

END RECORDING

Press the Stop button (5) to stop the source

tape, and engage the VCR’s stop mode.

EDITING

Play button

Stop button

ON/OFF button

PLAY

DISPLAY

STOP

RM-V711U

(provided)

VCR

(Recording deck)

Power Dial

Lock button

Remote sensor

EN 61

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.

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. 1

●

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.

CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS

Make sure the camcorder's power is off.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

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.

START PLAYBACK

Press the Play button (

) to play back the

source tape.

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.

AC Power

Adapter/Charger

DC cord

Video unit equipped

with DV connector

RM-V711U

(provided)

To DV

connector

To DV OUT

connector DV cable (optional)

PLAY

STOP

To AC outlet

Core filter

To DC IN jack

To DC OUT jack

Connector is

under the cover.

62 EN

789`

VCR CODE LIST

VCR BRAND

NAME

BUTTONS

(A) (B)

6 2

6 4

7 7

MITSUBISHI 6 7

6 8

NEC 3 7

3 8

GRUNDIG 1 4

3 4

HITACHI 6 6

6 3

PANASONIC 1 3

1 7

1 1

9 4

1 8

JVC 9 1

9 6

9 3

BLAUPUNKT

AKAI

9 7

9 8

3 2

FERGUSON

1 3

VCR BRAND

NAME

BUTTONS

(A) (B)

SANYO 3 6

3 5

SHARP 1 5

1 `

TOSHIBA 6 9

6 1

SONY 6 5

6 `

3 9

3 1



THOMSON,

TELEFUNKEN,

SABA,

NORDMENDE

9 1

9 6

9 7

3 2

SELECO,

REX

9 1

9 6

PHILIPS 1 9

9 5

1 1

9 4

9 1

9 6

1 2

3 3



MBR SET

SHIFT

RM-V711U

(provided)

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.

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is

installed in the remote control RM-V711U

(Z pg. 16).

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).

•The code is automatically set once you

release the MBR SET button, and the VCR’s

power comes on.

OPERATE THE VCR

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 automati-

cally. 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.

VCR (Recording deck)

EDITING

(Cont.)

EN 63

Random Assemble Editing

Using the RM-V711U remote control, you can use P.AE/Effects and make an original edited tape.

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.

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.

EXECUTE FADE/WIPE IN

(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.

Source tape (Camcorder) New tape (VCR)

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 RM-

V711U Remote Control. Select “DISPLAY” and “TIME

CODE” from the Playback Menu (

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.

VCR

(Recording deck)

To remote

pause connecter

To AV OUT connector To

VIDEO IN

connector

To S-VIDEO

IN connector Cable adapter (provided

only with U.K. models)

If your VCR has the 21-pin

AV input connector (SCART),

use the provided cable

adapter.

To AUDIO IN

connector (L/R)

To EDIT jack

Core filter

Remote sensor

To S-VIDEO OUT

connector

VIDEO OUT select switch (Y/C or CVBS)

RM-V711U

Editing cable

(provided)

PLAY

R.A. EDIT

ON/OFF

VIDEO/AUDIO cable

(provided)

S-VIDEO cable

(provided)

Core filter

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Yellow to VIDEO

White to AUDIO L

Red to AUDIO R

64 EN

1 –– –– : ––

TIME CODE

IN OUT MODE

–– : ––

00 : 00

TOTAL

OFF

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.

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.

USE FADE WIPE ON SCENE

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).

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 (

pg. 21), the camcorder may not

find the Edit-In point you chose and a malfunc-

tion 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.

PLAY

R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

EDIT IN/OUT

EFFECT

FADE/WIPE Random Assemble

Editing Menu

Program

RM-V711U

(provided)

Power Dial

Remote sensor

EDITING

(Cont.)

EN 65

1 00 : 25

02 : 05 ––

2 07 : 18

08 : 31 ––

3 –– 03 : 33

05 : 53

4 09 : 30

13 : 15

5 15 : 55

16 : 20 –– ––

6 –– –– : ––

TIME CODE

IN OUT MODE

16 : 30

9 : 39

TOTAL

OFF

Repeat steps 4 – 7 (Z 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.

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.

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.

STOP EDITING

Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and

the VCR.

To make the R.A. Edit counter display disap-

pear, press R.A. EDIT ON/OFF on the remote

control.

EDIT IN/OUT

EFFECT

FADE/WIPE

R.A. EDIT ON/OFF

PAUSE

Random Assemble Editing menu

VCR REC STBY

CANCEL

NOTES:

●

Pressing R.A. EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random Assemble

Editing.

●

When the editing cable is connected to the 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. (

pg. 21).

RM-V711U

(provided) Power Dial

Remote Sensor

Rewind button

Stop button

Pause button

START/STOP button

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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.

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

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.

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.

1 –– –– : ––

TIME CODE

IN OUT MODE

–– : ––

00 : 00

TOTAL

OFF

Random Assemble Editing Menu

VCR

(Recording deck)

R.A.EDIT ON/OFF

Program 1

RM-V711U (provided)

Remote sensor

Power Dial

EDITING

(Cont.)

EN 67

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.

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 high-

lighted.

INPUT CORRECTION DATA

Based on the diagnostics performed (Z 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.

SOUND1

0 . 0

OFF

FULL SOUND48kHz MODE

32kHz MODE

DISPLAY

TIMECODE

SYNCHRO

END

SOUND1

0 . 0

OFF

FULL SOUND48kHz MODE

32kHz MODE

DISPLAY

TIMECODE

SYNCHRO

END

OFF

Adjustment of VCR‘s against Camcorder Timing

VCR

(Recording deck)

Playback Menu

Power Dial

Lock button

Select DialMENU button

Display

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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 (

pg. 56, 57).

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Play back the tape to locate the point where

editing will start, then press PAUSE.

ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY

While holding A. DUB on the remote control,

press PAUSE. “6e” appears.

RECORDING SOUND DISPLAY OUTPUT SOUND

32 kHz 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.

Speaker

BEGIN DUBBING

Press PLAY, then begin “narrating”.

•Speak into the microphone.

PAUSE DURING DUBBING

Press PAUSE.

STOP DUBBING

Press STOP.

Audio Dub Standby

Stereo microphone

Power Dial

Remote sensor

RM-V711U

(provided)

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

A.DUB

AUDIO MONITOR

DISPLAY

External microphone

input connector

(Located beneath

the cover.)

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.

AV OUT

(headphones)

connector

EDITING

(Cont.)

EN 69

TC 12 : 34

OFF

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 (

pg. 56, 57)

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.

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.

START RECORDING

Press START/STOP to begin editing.

•Confirm the insert at the time code you

checked in step 1.

PAUSE DURING EDITING

Press START/STOP. The camcorder re-enters

Insert Pause mode. Press again to resume

editing.

Power Dial

START/STOP

DISPLAY

INSERT

PLAY

PAUSE

REW(IND)

STOP EDITING

Press STOP while the camcorder is in the

Insert-Pause mode.

NOTES:

●

P.AE/Effects (

pg. 42) can be used to spice up

the scenes being edited during Insert Editing.

●

To display the Time Code during Insert Editing,

(

pg. 54).

●

When performing Insert Editing, the tape’s Video

Area and Sub-Code Area (

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.

Remote sensor

RM-V711U (provided)

Lock button

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

No power is supplied.

“SET DATE/TIME!”

appears.

Recording cannot be

performed.

There is no playback

picture.

Some functions are not

available using the MENU

button.

Some functions are not

available using the Select

Dial.

The focus does not adjust

automatically.

The cassette won’t load

properly.

Play, Rewind and

Fast-Forward functions

don’t work.

•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.

•The built-in rechargeable

clock lithum battery is

discharged and the

previously set date/time is

erased.

•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.

•The camcorder is not getting

power, or some other

malfunction exists.

•The Power Dial is set to

“

”.

•The Power Dial is set to

“

”, “5S” and “ ”.

•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.

•The cassette is in the wrong

position.

•The battery’s charge is low.

•The Power Dial is not set to

“PLAY”.

•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.

•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).

•Set the tape’s record safety

tab to “REC” (Z pg. 12).

•Set the Power Dial to “

”,

“

”, “5S” or “ ”

(Z pg. 17).

•Replace with new cassette

(Z pg. 12).

•Close the cassette's cover.

•Turn the camcorder’s power

off and on again (Z pg. 19).

•Set the Power Dial to any

position except “

”

(Z pg. 17).

•Set the Power Dial to any

position except “

”, “5S”

and “ ” (Z pg. 17).

•Set Focus to “AUTO”

(Z pg. 45).

•Clean the lens and check

the focus again (Z pg. 75).

•Set it in the right position

(Z pg. 12).

•Install a fully charged

battery (Z pg. 8).

•Set the Power Dial to

“PLAY” (Z pg. 50).

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

dealer.

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

10.

The tape is moving, but

there’s no picture.

11.

In the 5-Second mode,

recording ends before

5 seconds have elapsed.

12.

Pro Snapshot mode

cannot be used.

13.

Digital Zoom doesn’t

work.

14.

P.AE/Effects and Fade/

Wipe Effects don’t work.

15.

The Black & White Fader

doesn’t work.

16.

The Dissolve function

doesn’t work.

17.

Scene transition does not

go as expected.

10.

•Your TV has AV input

terminals, but is not set to

its VIDEO mode.

•The cassette’s cover is open.

11.

•The 5-Second mode in the

System Menu is set to

“ANIM.”.

12.

•The Squeeze mode is

selected.

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.

14.

•The Power Dial is set to

“

”.

•The Power Dial is set to

“5S”.

15.

•The Sepia or Monotone

effects are activated.

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.

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.

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).

12.

•Disengage the Squeeze

mode (Z pg. 32).

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.

•Set the Power Dial to “

”

(Z pg. 17).

•Change the setting of the

Power Dial.

15.

•Turn off Sepia and

Monotone (Z pg. 42).

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.

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

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.

19.

•The Slow Shutter effect is

activated.

•The Squeeze or Cinema

mode is selected in the

Recording Menu.

20.

•When shooting in the dark,

the unit becomes highly

sensitive to light and the

image takes on an effect

similar to Slow Shutter.

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).

22.

•The Picture Wipe or

Dissolve functions are in

use.

23.

•The Sepia or Monotone

effects are activated.

24.

•This is a result of

exceedingly high contrast,

and is not a malfunction.

25.

•This is not a malfunction.

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 Record-

Standby mode. Make

sure you continue

operations within

5 minutes after engaging

Record-Standby mode

(Z pg. 38).

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.

•If you want the lighting to

look more natural, set

GAIN UP to “AGC” or

“OFF” in the Recording

Menu (Z pg. 32).

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.

•Do not try to use the

Classic Film or Strobe

effects during a scene

transition (Z pg. 43).

23.

•Turn off Sepia or Monotone

before setting White

Balance (Z pg. 42).

24.

————

25.

————

18.

The Picture Wipe and

Dissolve functions don’t

work.

19.

The Picture Wipe function

doesn’t work.

20.

Even when Slow Shutter

isn't selected, the image

looks like it is activated.

21.

The Video Echo effect

doesn’t work.

22.

There is no strobe when

the Classic Film and

Strobe effects are

activated.

23.

White Balance cannot be

activated.

24.

When shooting a subject

illuminated by bright

light, vertical lines appear.

25.

When the screen is under

direct sunlight during

shooting, the screen becomes

red or black for an instant.

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(Cont.)

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

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.

28.

•“ON SCREEN” is set to

“OFF” in the Date/Time

Menu.

29.

•You have made the

indicators disappear.

30.

•

In places subject to low

temperature, images become

dark due to the characteristics

of the LCD monitor. When

this happens, the displayed

colours differ from those that

are actually recorded. This is

not a defect of the camcorder.

•

When the LCD monitor's

fluorescent light reaches the

end of its service life, images

on the LCD monitor become

dark. Consult your nearest JVC

dealer.

31.

•The light used to illuminate

the LCD monitor causes it to

become hot.

32.

•This may occur when the

surface or the edge of the

LCD monitor is pressed.

33.

•The speaker volume is too

great.

34.

————

26.

•Use a new, or infrequently

used, tape for Audio

Dubbing and Insert Editing

(Z pg. 68, 69).

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).

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.

•Press the ON/OFF button

for longer than 1 second to

make the indicators appear

(Z pg. 22).

30.

•Adjust the brightness and

angle of the LCD monitor

(Z pg. 22, 23).

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.

————

33.

•Turn the speaker volume

down (Z pg. 51).

34.

•Wipe them gently with soft

cloth. Wiping strongly can

cause damage.

26.

There are disturbances in

audio and video.

27.

During recording, the

date/time does not

appear.

28.

The indicators and

messages do not appear

on screen.

29.

The indicators do not

appear on the LCD

monitor or in the

viewfinder.

30.

Images on the LCD

monitor appear dark or

whitish.

31.

The rear of the LCD

monitor is hot.

32.

The indicators and the

image colour on the LCD

monitor are not clear.

33.

Images on the LCD

monitor are jittery.

34.

The LCD monitor and the

lens have become dirty

(ex. fingerprints).

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SYMPTOM 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 %)

37.

•During playback of the

unrecorded portion, High-

speed Search and still

playback, LCD monitor

indications appear distorted.

This is not a defect.

38.

————

39.

•A malfunction of some kind

has occurred. In this case

the camcorder’s functions

become unusable.

40.

•The temperature of the

battery is extremely high/low.

•Charging is difficult in

places subject to extremely

high/low temperatures.

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.

42.

•The viewfinder is pulled out.

•The LCD monitor's

brightness setting is too

dark.

43.

•This is not a malfunction.

35.

•Re-read the sections

covering FADE/WIPE, P.AE/

Effects and DIS

(Z pgs. 33, 36 – 43).

36.

————

37.

————

38.

•

Check the section of the

manual that explains LCD

monitor/viewfinder

indications (

pgs. 79 – 81).

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.

•To protect the battery, it is

recommended to charge it

in places with a tempera-

ture of 10°C to 30°C

(Z pg. 9).

41.

————

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.

• By recording with Digital

Image Stabilizer set to “ON”

(Z pg. 33) this can be

avoided.

35.

The LCD monitor

indications blink.

36.

Coloured bright spots

appear all over the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder.

37.

The LCD monitor

indications are distorted.

38.

An unusual mark appears

in the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder.

39.

An error indication

(E01 — E07) appears in

the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder.

40.

The charge indicator on

the AC Power Adapter/

Charger does not light.

41.

The recording mode

indicator “LP” blinks on

the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder.

42.

Picture does not appear

on the LCD monitor.

43.

When the image is

printed from the printer, a

black bar appears at the

bottom of the screen.

TROUBLESHOOTING

(Cont.)

EN 75

REMOVE POWER SUPPLY

Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC

Power Adapter/Charger (Z pg. 8, 9).

CLEAN EXTERIOR

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.

CLEAN LENS

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently

with lens cleaning paper.

PULL OUT VIEWFINDER

Pull out the viewfinder fully.

CLEAN VIEWFINDER

Use a small screwdriver to lift the viewfinder

eject knob up and clean the viewfinder with a

lens blower or a soft cloth.

AFTER USE

PUSH VIEWFINDER BACK IN

Return the viewfinder eject knob to its original

position and push the viewfinder back in.

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Open the LCD monitor fully.

CLEAN LCD MONITOR

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.

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.

Cleaning The Camcorder

Battery cover

LCD monitor Viewfinder eject knob

Battery pack Open switch (BATTERY)

Hook

76 EN

8 9

(

) q w e

CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS

Connector cover

Pull this out to open.

EN 77

%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.

qMENU 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.

wFunction 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”.

eSTART/STOP button (Z pg. 18)

Starts recording or stops recording to make the

camcorder enter the record-standby mode.

rViewfinder (Z pg. 15)

Pull out when recording.

1Zoom switch or volume switch (VOL.)

(Z pg. 24, 50)

Adjusts zoom during recording or the sound

volume during playback.

2Grip strap (Z pg. 14)

3Tally lamp

Lights during recording.

4Remote sensor (Z pg. 52)

Receives the signal from the remote control.

When using the remote control, point it at the

remote sensor.

5Lens cover

Opens when the viewfinder is pulled out or the

LCD monitor is opened fully.

6Stereo microphone (Z pg. 68)

For use when recording or audio dubbing.

7External microphone input connector

(MIC) (Stereo) (Z pg. 68)

An optional microphone can be connected.

8JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

(DIGITAL STILL) output connector

(Z pg. 58)

Outputs the digital still image to a personal

computer.

9EDIT jack

Using an editing cable, connect to the remote

control or VCR (Z pg. 63)

0RESET button (Z pg. 74)

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.

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

Stops playback of the tape.

@Play/Pause button (6/

) (Z pg. 50)

Plays back or stops the tape temporarily.

#Fast-Forward button (

) (Z pg. 50)

Fast-Forwards the tape.

$Rewind button (

) (Z pg. 50)

Rewinds the tape.

78 EN

REW

u i

tLCD monitor (Z pg. 22)

The image appears during recording or play-

back.

yCassette cover (Z pg. 12)

uDV OUT connector (Z pg. 58, 59, 61)

Connect to a video unit equipped with a DV

connector.

iVideo/audio output connector or head-

phones 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.

oDC IN jack (Z pg. 10)

The DC cord of an AC Power Adapter can be

connected.

pS OUT (S2 OUT) connector

(Z pg. 56, 57, 63)

Connect to a video unit equipped with an S-

Video connector.

QBattery cover (Z pg. 9)

Open the battery cover to insert the battery.

WBattery cover open switch (BATTERY)

(Z pg. 9)

Slide in the direction of the arrow to open the

battery cover.

EPower Pack (MULTI) connector

(Z pg. 10)

Attach to the Power Pack (optional).

RTripod mounting socket (Z pg. 14)

Bottom of the

camcorder

Connector cover

Pull this out to

open.

CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS

(Cont.)

EN 79

LP 35 min

PAUSE

MODE

32kHz 25 . 12 . 98

17 : 46

SOUND

444

RECPS

0 L PHOTO

1/250

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

@*#

(

)

MANUAL

No. FUNCTION

1*Displays the operation mode position. (Z pg. 17)

2*Appears when taking a Pro Snapshot. (Z pg. 28)

3Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. (Z pg. 32)

4*Appears when in the Record-Standby mode. (Z pg. 18)

5Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer is engaged. (Z pg. 33)

6*Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). (Z pg. 13)

7*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.

8*Appears during recording. (Z pg. 18)

9Appears while the tape is running. (Z pg. 18)

0*Appears when Progressive Video Recording is selected. (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. (Z pg. 26)

#Displays the sound mode for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder. (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. (Z pg. 45)

&Appears when the exposure is adjusted. (Z pg. 46)

*Appears when the iris is locked. (Z pg. 47)

(Appears when the white balance is adjusted. (Z pg. 48)

)Displays the selected P.AE/Effect. (Z pg. 42)

qDisplays the selected Fade/Wipe effect. (Z pg. 36)

wAppears when Digital Zoom is activated. (Z pg. 33)

eAppears during zooming. (Z pg. 25)

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording

*:Pressing ON/OFF for longer than 1 second lets you remove indications marked with * from the screen.

80 EN

SOUND1

32kHz LP

25 . 12 . 98

17 : 46

– – – – – – – – – –

TC 01 : 28 : 15

VOLUME

1 2 3

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback

No. FUNCTION

1Displays the sound mode. (Z pg. 55)

2Displays the recording mode of the tape being played back.

3Appears during playback of scenes recorded in the Progressive Mode.

4Appears while a tape is running.

: Playback

: Fast-Forward/High-speed search

: Rewind/High-speed search

: Forward slow-motion

: Reverse slow-motion

6: Pause

w: Insert

e: Audio Dubbing

5Displays the date/time. (Z pg. 55)

6Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the speaker volume. (Z pg. 22, 50)

7Displays the time code. (Z pg. 55)

CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS

(Cont.)

EN 81

ERROR!

REFER MANUAL

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.

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)

●Appears when the date/time is not set. (Z pg. 11)

●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. (Z pg. 68)

●Appears when Insert Editing is unavailable. (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)

Warning Indications

TAPE!

TAPE END

SET DATE/TIME!

E01 — E07

82 EN

Battery Packs

The supplied battery pack is a

lithium-ion battery. Before

using the supplied battery pack

or an optional battery pack, be

sure to read the following

cautions:

1. To avoid 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 tempera-

tures are within the tolerances shown in the

chart below. This is a chemical reaction type

battery—cooler temperatures impede

chemical reaction, while warmer tempera-

tures 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.

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.

CAUTIONS

Terminals

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to

read the following cautions:

1. During use . . .

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

mark.

.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded

tapes automatically erases the previously

recorded video and audio signals.

.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

.... do not load and unload the cassette

repeatedly without allowing the tape to run

at all. This slackens the tape and can result in

damage.

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

exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.

2. Store cassettes . . .

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

.... out of direct sunlight.

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

shock or vibration.

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

magnetic fields (such as those generated by

motors, transformers or magnets).

.... vertically, in their original cases.

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) tempera-

tures.

EN 83

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 function-

ing 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.

84 EN

SPECIFICATIONS

CAMCORDER

General

Power : DC 6.3 V (using AC Adapter)

DC 7.2 V (using Battery)

Power consumption : 6.3 W (viewfinder on), 8.2 W (LCD monitor on)

Format : DV Format (SD mode)

Signal format : PAL Standard

Video signal recording format : Digital Component Recording

Cassette : MINI DV Cassette

Tape Speed : SP: 18.8 mm/s

LP: 12.5 mm/s

Maximum recording time : SP: 60 min.

LP: 90 min. (using DVM-60 cassette)

Pickup : 1/3" CCD (Progressive Scan CCD)

Lens : F1.2, f = 5 to 50 mm, 10:1 Power Zoom Lens

Filter diameter : ø58 mm (when using the optional lens adapter GL-V5842U)

LCD monitor : 4", 112,000 pixel TFT/LCD panel

Viewfinder : 0.55" colour LCD, 113,000 pixel

Operating temperature : 0 to 40°C

Operating humidity : 35 to 80%

Storage temperature : –20 to 50°C

Dimensions : 86 (W) x 86 (H) x 145 (D) mm

Weight : Approx. 670 g (without cassette and battery)

Approx. 780 g (incl. cassette and battery)

Video

Output : 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, analogue output

(via ø3.5 mm AV output jack)

S VIDEO output : Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, analogue output

C: 0.29 Vp-p, 75 Ω, analogue output

DV output : 4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant, digital output

Digital still output : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head jack

(compatible with RC-5325 plug)

Audio

Output : –8 dBs, 1 kΩ analogue output

(via ø3.5 mm AV output jack)

Headphone output : Stereo

(via ø3.5 mm AV output jack)

External microphone input : –62 dBs, high impedance unbalanced with

ø3.5 mm (STEREO)

Speaker : Monaural

AC ADAPTER/CHARGER

Power : AC 110 to 240 V`, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption : 20 W

Output power : DC 7.2 V , 1.2 A (charge)

: DC 6.3 V , 1.8 A (VTR)

Operating temperature : 0°C to 40°C (when charging, 10°C to 35°C)

Dimensions : 94 mm (W) x 36 mm (H) x 122 mm (D)

Weight : 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.

EN 85

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).

86 EN

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

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

LCD monitor/Viewfinder

indications ...................................... Z pg. 79 – 81

Lithium Battery ............................... Z pg. 2, 3, 82

Loading A Tape ....................................... Z pg. 12

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

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

Operation Mode ..................................... Z pg. 17

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

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 .......................................... Z pg. 51

Strobe ..................................................... Z pg. 43

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

EN 87

MEMO

GR-DVL9000

0398HOV*UN*VP

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

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