Jvc Mini Dv Gr Dvl120 Users Manual DVL120U

GR-DVL120U Instructions LYT0944-001A

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CONTENTS

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

GETTING STARTED

7 – 13

RECORDING & PLAYBACK

14 – 22

RECORDING ................................ 15 – 18

PLAYBACK .................................. 19 – 22

ADVANCED FEATURES

23 – 45

FOR RECORDING .......................... 24 – 31

USING MENUS FOR

DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ............. 32 – 37

DUBBING .................................... 38 – 39

USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT .......................... 40 – 44

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ........................ 45

REFERENCES

– Back Cover

DETAILS ............................................ 47

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 48 – 52

USER MAINTENANCE ........................... 53

CAUTIONS ................................... 54 – 56

SPECIFICATIONS ................................. 57

INDEX ......................................... 58– 62

TERMS ............................ 63 –

Back Cover

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial

No. which is located on the bottom of the

camcorder. Retain this information for

future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT0944-001A

GR-DVL120

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

Using This Instruction Manual

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

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

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

It is recommended that you . . .

..... refer to the Index (墌 pgs. 58 – 62) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely important

information regarding the safe use of this product.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the

product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude

to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in

the literature accompanying the appliance.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 54 through 56 before use.

NOTES:

●The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety

caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the

main unit.

●The rating information and safety caution of the AC

Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Dear Customer,

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

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

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTIONS:

●This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used for playback with

a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible

anywhere.

●Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder

from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be

necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides

to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

Do not block the ventilation holes.

(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws

governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.

Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,

potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

(10) Use only with the cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold

with the apparatus. When

a cart is used, use

caution when moving the

cart/apparatus

combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

(11) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

(12) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such as power-

supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been

spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,

the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

moisture, does not operate normally, or has been

dropped.

(1) Read these instructions.

(2) Keep these instructions.

(3) Heed all warnings.

(4) Follow all instructions.

(5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

(6) Clean only with dry cloth.

(7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

(8) Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

(9) Only use attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials

may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations.

For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries

Alliance:

<http://www.eiae.org>

Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to

the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.

CAUTION!

The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.

When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap. Carrying or

holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a

malfunction.

Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the

camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.

Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the

camcorder.

CAUTION!

Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving the unit on top of the TV is

not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.

䡲This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked

“ ” can be used with this unit.

Before recording an important scene . . .

.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark .

.... remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.

.... remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without

proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or

exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission

beforehand.)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

NOTE:

In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more

core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder.

Audio/Video Cable

(ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)

Shoulder Strap

Battery Pack

BN-V408U

AC Adapter AP-V10U,

AP-V11U or AP-V12U Lens Cap

(墌 pg. 6 for

attachment)

Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO

MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset).

䡲Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for

about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ”

and no cassette is in the camcorder.

䡲Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the

demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more

than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will resume.

䡲“DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is

turned off.

䡲To cancel Automatic Demonstration:

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

Button located on the switch and press the MENU/BRIGHT

wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ SYSTEM”

and press it. The SYSTEM Menu appears.

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

and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

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

it.

5. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ RETURN”,

and press it twice. The normal screen appears.

NOTE:

If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on

the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

How To Attach The Lens Cap

To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.

NOTE:

To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camera.

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

1 2 3

MODEDEMO –ON

OFF

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Sub Menu

Lock Button

Power Switch

GETTING STARTED

CONTENTS

Power.................................................. 8 – 9

Grip Adjustment ......................................... 10

Viewfinder Adjustment.................................. 10

Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................. 10

Tripod Mounting .......................................... 10

Date/Time Settings...................................... 11

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ......................... 12

Recording Mode Setting ................................. 13

NOTES:

●If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack,

remove it first.

●During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.

●Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is

used.

●When charging the battery pack for the first time or

after a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp may not

light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the

camcorder, then try charging again.

●If the battery operation time remains extremely short

even after having been fully charged, the battery is

worn out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a

new one.

●Using the optional AA-V40U AC Power Adapter/

Charger, you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U

battery pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot

be used as an AC adapter.

Battery pack

BN-V408U

BN-V416U (optional)

BN-V428U (optional)

Charging time

approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

approx. 3 hrs.

approx. 5 hrs.

Power

This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets

you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do

not use provided power supply units with other

equipment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

1Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. With the arrow on

the battery pack pointing downward, push the battery

pack slightly against the battery pack mount 2, then

slide down the battery pack until it locks in place 3.

2Set the Power Switch to “OFF”. Connect the AC

Adapter to the camcorder 4.

3Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet 5.

The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to

indicate charging has started.

4When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays

lit, charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from

the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the

camcorder.

To Detach The Battery Pack . . .

..... Press BAT. RELEASE and pull out the battery

pack.

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

To AC outlet

Battery pack

AC Adapter

CHARGE Lamp

To DC

connector

BAT. RELEASE Button

Power Switch

For other notes, 墌 pg. 47

ATTENTION

Before detaching the power source, make sure that

the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so

can result in a camcorder malfunction.

NOTES:

●Recording time is reduced significantly under the

following conditions:

•Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged

repeatedly.

•The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.

•The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

●Before extended use, it is recommended that you

prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the

planned shooting time.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Perform step 1 of “CHARGING THE BATTERY

PACK” (墌 pg. 8).

Approximate recording time

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Adapter (connect as shown in the

illustration).

NOTES:

●The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage

selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

●For other notes, 墌 pg. 47.

Battery

pack

BN-V408U

BN-V416U

(optional)

BN-V428U

(optional)

BN-V840U

(optional)

BN-V856U

(optional)

LCD monitor on

1 hr.

2 hrs.

3 hrs. 30 min.

5 hrs.

7 hrs.

Viewfinder on

1 hr. 15 min.

2 hrs. 30 min.

4 hrs. 20 min.

6 hrs. 10 min.

8 hrs. 40 min.

INFORMATION

The extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/Charger:

VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AA-V15U AC Power Adapter/Charger

VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger

Read the kit's instruction manual before using.

Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or BN-V856U

battery packs to the camcorder and supply power directly to the camcorder.

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.

About Batteries

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart,

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

cause a fire or explosion.

WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals

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

short circuit and possibly start a fire.

The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large

power capacity. However, when one is exposed to

cold temperatures (below 10°C/50°F), its usage time

becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this

happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or

other warm, protected place for a short time, then re-

attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery pack

itself is not cold, it should not affect performance.

(If you’re using a heating pad, make sure the battery

pack does not come in direct contact with it.)

To DC connector

To AC outlet

AC Adapter

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

Grip Adjustment

1Separate the Velcro strip.

2Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp

the grip.

3Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to

easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and

Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to

fasten the Velcro strip to your preference.

Viewfinder Adjustment

1Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Shoulder Strap Attachment

1Make sure the battery pack is removed. Following

the illustration, thread the strap through the eyelet 1,

then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2.

Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the

strap to the other eyelet 3 located under the Grip

Strap . Confirm the strap is not twisted.

Tripod Mounting

CAUTION

When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend its

legs to stabilize the camcorder. It is not advised to

use small sized tripods. This may cause damage to

the unit by falling over.

1To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the

direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and

stud hole on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw

clockwise. Some tripods are not equipped with studs.

PAUSE

Diopter

Adjustment Control

Power Switch

Recording

Start/Stop

button

Power Zoom Lever

Date/Time Settings

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

but its display can be turned on or off during playback

(墌 pg. 36, 37).

1Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch. The

power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.

2Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in to access the

Menu Screen.

3Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“ DISPLAY”. Press it and the DISPLAY Menu

appears.

4Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“CLOCK ADJ.”. Press it and “month” is highlighted.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to input the month.

Press it. Repeat to input the day, year, hour and

minute.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“ RETURN”, and press it twice. The Menu Screen

closes.

NOTE:

Even if you select “CLOCK ADJ.”, if the parameter is not

highlighted the camcorder’s internal clock continues to

operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/

time parameter (month), the clock stops. When you finish

setting the minute and press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel

in, the date and time begin operation from the date and

time you just set.

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Display

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Power Switch

Lock Button

DISPLAY Menu

Power Lamp

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or

eject a cassette.

1Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of

the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open

until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.

•Do not touch internal components.

2Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE”

to close the cassette holder.

•Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes

automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before

closing the cassette holder cover.

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

able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply

force. Replace the battery with a fully charged one

before continuing.

3Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it

locks into place.

Tape Recording mode

SP LP

30 min. 30 min. 45 min.

60 min. 60 min. 90 min.

80 min. 80 min. 120 min.

Approximate recording time

* To Protect Valuable Recordings . . .

....

slide the erase protection tab on the back of the

tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the

tape from being recorded over. To record on this

tape, slide the tab back to “REC” before loading it.

Be sure to press only the section labeled “PUSH

HERE” to close the cassette holder; touching other

parts may cause your finger to get caught in the

cassette holder, resulting in injury or product damage.

NOTES:

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

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

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

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

insert it again.

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

cassette holder cover.

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

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

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

unloading.

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

previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not.

See page 18 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.

OPEN/EJECT Switch

Cassette

holder

PUSH HERE

Cassette holder cover

Make sure the

window side is

facing out.

Erase protection tab*

Recording Mode Setting

Set the tape recording mode depending on your

preference.

1Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch. The

power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.

2Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu

Screen appears.

3Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“ CAMERA” and press it. The CAMERA Menu

appears.

4Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “REC

MODE” and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select

“SP” or “LP” by rotating the MENU/BRIGHT wheel

and press it. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to

select “ RETURN”, and press it twice. The Menu

Screen closes.

•Audio Dubbing (墌 pg. 43) and Insert Editing

(墌 pg. 44) are possible on tapes recorded in the

SP 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.

SPREC MODE –LP

Display

Menu Screen

Sub Menu

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Power Switch

Lock Button

Power Lamp

RECORDING

PLAYBACK

CONTENTS

RECORDING ................................. 15 – 18

Basic Recording ..................................... 15

Journalistic Shooting ............................... 16

Self-Recording ...................................... 16

Operation Mode .................................... 16

Zooming ............................................ 17

Time Code ........................................... 18

PLAYBACK ................................... 19 – 22

Normal Playback ................................... 19

Still Playback ....................................... 19

Shuttle Search ...................................... 19

Frame-By-Frame Playback ........................ 19

Connections .................................. 20 – 21

Blank Search ........................................ 22

RECORDING & PLAYBACK

RECORDING

Basic Recording

NOTE:

You should already have performed the procedures

listed below. If not, do so before continuing.

●Power (墌 pg. 8)

●Grip Adjustment (墌 pg. 10)

●Viewfinder Adjustment (墌 pg. 10)

●Load A Cassette (墌 pg. 12)

●Recording Mode Setting (墌 pg. 13)

1Remove the lens cap.

2Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Shooting while using the LCD monitor: Make sure

the LCD monitor is fully open. Tilt it upward/

downward for best viewability.

Shooting while using the viewfinder: Close the

LCD monitor.

•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the

Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed.

3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “ ”

appears while recording is in progress.

To Stop Recording . . .

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

camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display . . .

..... rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel until the bright

level indicator on the display moves and the

appropriate brightness is reached.

NOTES:

●If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes,

the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn

the camcorder on again, set the Power Switch to

“OFF”, then back to “” or “ ”.

●The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD

monitor and the viewfinder. It will appear in the

viewfinder when the LCD monitor is in the lock position,

and it will appear on the LCD monitor when fully

extended.

●When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes

on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may

occur when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to

“Recording from the middle of a tape” (墌 pg. 18).

●To turn the beep sounds off, 墌 pg. 32, 34.

min

BR I GHT

90 min 89 min 3 min

2 min

1 min0 min

min

Power lamp

Lock Button

Recording Start/Stop Button

Tape remaining time

indicator (Approximate)

(Now calculating)

(Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking)

Display

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Power Switch

PUSH OPEN Button

During

shooting

For other notes, 墌 pg. 47

RECORDING

(cont.)

JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING

In some situations, different shooting angles may

provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in

the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the

most convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90°

downward, 180° upward).

SELF-RECORDING

You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image

in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it

upward 180° so that it faces forward, then point the

lens toward yourself and start recording.

Operation Mode

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to

your preference using the Power Switch.

To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to

any operation mode except “OFF”while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Power Switch Position

(Manual):

Allows you to set various recording functions using the

Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full

Auto recording, try this mode.

(Full Auto):

Allows you to record using NO special effects or

manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.

OFF:

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

PLAY:

•Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.

•Allows you to transfer a still image recorded on the

tape to a computer.

Power Switch

Lock Button

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

appears. When set to “” or “PLAY”, there is no

indication.

Power lamp

Self-

Recording

FEATURE:

Zooming

PURPOSE:

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instanta-

neous change in image magnification.

OPERATION:

Zoom In

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.

Zoom Out

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

䡲The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the

quicker the zoom action.

NOTES:

●Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In

this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby,

lock the focus by using the manual focus

(墌 pg. 29), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

●Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X, or it

can be switched to 16X magnification using the

optical zoom (墌 pg. 33).

●Zoom magnification of over 16X is done through

Digital image processing, and is therefore called

Digital Zoom.

●During Digital zoom, the quality of image may

suffer.

●Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to

the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom

Lever is set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE

MACRO” in the Menu Screen on page 34.

01x

61x

02x

04x

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

Power Zoom Lever

Zoom display

Approximate zoom ratio

Digital zoom zone

16X (optical)

zoom zone

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.

If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When

recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder

may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform

“Recording From The Middle of A Tape” below in the following cases;

•When shooting again after playing back a

recorded tape.

•When power shuts off during shooting.

•When a tape is removed and re-inserted during

shooting.

•When shooting using a partially recorded tape.

•When shooting on a blank portion located

partway through the tape.

•When shooting again after shooting a scene

then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1. Play back a tape or use Blank Search (墌 pg. 22) to find the spot at which you want to start recording,

then engage the Still Playback mode (墌 pg. 19).

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

start recording.

NOTES:

●The time code cannot be reset.

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

●The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 35, 37).

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

Latest sceneNew sceneAlready recorded scene

Frames

(30 frames = 1 second)

Seconds

Minutes

Frames are not displayed

during recording.

When a blank portion is recorded on a tape

Proper recording

Time code

00:00:00 Time code

05:43:21 Time code

05:44:00

Shooting start point Shooting start point Shooting start point

Tape

12:34:24

RECORDING

(cont.)

Display

Rewind Button (

)

Fast-Forward

Button (

)

Play/Pause Button (

/6)

Stop Button (5)

Power Zoom Lever

(VOL.)

Speaker

PLAYBACK

Normal Playback

1Load a tape (墌 pg. 12).

2Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch. To start playback,

press

/6.

•To stop playback, press 5.

•Press

to rewind, or

to fast-forward the tape

during Stop mode.

To Control The Speaker Volume . . .

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

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

the volume.

NOTES:

●If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. To

turn on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”, then to “PLAY”.

●The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV (墌 pg. 20).

●You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camera body.

●LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:

•When power is supplied from a battery: the “” battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed.

When power is supplied from an AC outlet: “” does not appear.

•During Stop mode, none of the indications are displayed.

●When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound is not heard from the speaker.

Still Playback:

Pauses during playback.

1) Press

/6 during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press

/6 again.

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

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

●When

/6 is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still image.

Shuttle Search:

Allows high-speed search in either direction.

1) Press

for forward or

for reverse search during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press

/6.

●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 Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.

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

1) Engage Still Playback.

2) Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+” for forward Frame-By-Frame Playback, or towards “–” for

reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback during Still Playback.

●To resume normal playback, press

/6.

ATTENTION

During Shuttle Search, parts of the picture may not be clearly visible, particularly on

the left side of the screen.

Connections

These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV

instruction manuals.

A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input

connectors

To S-VIDEO

To AV

Audio/Video cable

(provided)

White to

AUDIO L IN**

Red to

AUDIO R IN**

To S-VIDEO IN

To TV or VCR

S-Video cable

(optional)

VCR

Connector

cover*

Yellow:

Not connected

* When connecting the cables, open this cover.

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

B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors

* When connecting the cables, open this cover.

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

Connector cover*

Audio/Video cable

(provided)

To AV

Red to

AUDIO R IN**

VCR

To TV or VCR

White to

AUDIO L IN**

Yellow to

VIDEO IN

PLAYBACK

(cont.)

NOTES:

●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the

power supply instead of the battery pack (墌 pg. 9).

●The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the

YTU94146A S-Video cable.

Consult the JVC Service Center described on the

sheet included in the package for details on its

availability. Make sure to connect the end with a

core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces

interference.

●To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder

without inserting a tape, set the camcorder’s Power

Switch to “” or “ ”, then set your TV to the

appropriate input mode.

●Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its

minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when

the camcorder is turned on.

●If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially

shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV

as interference will occur in the camcorder playback

picture.

●While the Audio/Video cable is connected to the AV

connector, sound cannot be heard from the speaker.

1Make sure all units are turned off.

2Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown

in the illustration (墌 pg. 20).

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

If not . . . go to step 4.

3Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring

to your VCR’s instruction manual.

4Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

5Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the

TV to its VIDEO mode.

To choose whether or not the following displays

appear on the connected TV . . .

•Date/Time

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

Menu Screen (墌 pg. 36).

•Time Code

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

Screen (墌 pg. 36).

•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape

Running Displays for tape playback

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

Menu Screen (墌 pg. 36).

Blank Search

Helps you find where you should start recording in

the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption

(墌 pg. 18).

1Load a tape (墌 pg. 12).

2Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

3Press BLANK SEARCH.

•“BLANK SEARCH” appears blinking and the

camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward

shuttle search, then stops at the spot which is about

3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the

detected blank portion.

To cancel Blank Search midway . . .

..... press 5.

NOTES:

●In step 3, if the current position is at a blank portion the

camcorder searches in the reverse direction, and if the

current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder

searches in the forward direction.

●Blank Search does not work if “HEAD CLEANING

REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE” has

appeared with the tape.

●If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during

Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically.

●A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape

may not be detected.

●The detected blank portion may be located between

recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure

there is no recorded scene after the blank portion.

PLAYBACK

(cont.)

BLANK SEARCH

Power Switch

BLANK SEARCLH Button

Lock Button

Display

Stop Button (5)

ADVANCED FEATURES

CONTENTS

FOR RECORDING ........................................... 24 – 31

Night-Alive ............................................................ 24

Program AE With Special Effects ............................. 24 – 25

Fade/Wipe Effects ............................................. 26 – 27

Snapshot ............................................................... 28

Auto Focus/Manual Focus ............................................ 29

Exposure Control ...................................................... 30

Iris Lock ................................................................ 30

White Balance Adjustment ........................................... 31

Manual White Balance Operation.................................... 31

USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT............. 32 – 37

For Recording Menu............................................ 32 – 35

For Playback Menu ............................................ 36 – 37

DUBBING .................................................... 38 – 39

Dubbing To A VCR ..................................................... 38

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector

.... 39

USING THE OPTIIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ........ 40 – 44

Installing The Battery ................................................. 40

Playback Zoom ........................................................ 42

Audio Dubbing ......................................................... 43

Insert Editing .......................................................... 44

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ............................................ 45

Connection To A Personal Computer ................................. 45

ADVANCED FEATURES

Program AE With Special Effects

1Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu

Screen appears.

3Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“ PROGRAM AE”, then press it.

4Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired mode ( pg. 25), then press it. Selection is

complete. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in again.

The Menu Screen closes.

• The PROGRAM AE Menu disappears and the

selected mode is activated. The selected mode

indicator appears.

To Deactivate The Selected Mode . . .

..... select “OFF” in step 4.

NOTES:

●Program AE with special effects can be changed during

recording or during Record-Standby.

●Some modes of Program AE special effects cannot be

used during Night-Alive.

IMPORTANT

Some modes of Program AE with special effects

cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects

( pg. 26, 27). If an unusable mode is selected, its

indicator blinks or goes out.

Night-Alive

Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they

would be under good natural lighting. Although the

recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is

strobing due to the slow shutter speed.

1Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2Press NIGHT ALIVE so that the Night-Alive

indicator “ ”appears.

• The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to

provide up to 30 times sensitivity.

•“A” appears beside “ ” while the shutter speed is

being automatically adjusted.

To Deactivate Night-Alive . . .

..... press NIGHT ALIVE again so that the Night-Alive

indicator disappears.

NOTES:

●During Night-Alive, the following functions or settings

cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out:

• Some modes of “Program AE With Special Effects”

( pg. 24, 25).

• “GAIN UP” in the CAMERA Menu ( pg. 33).

• “DIS” in the MANUAL Menu ( pg.33).

●During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the

camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of manual

focus and/or a tripod is recommended.

FOR RECORDING

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NIGHT ALIVE Button

Power Switch

Lock Button

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Display

SEPIA

Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old

photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a

classic look.

MONOTONE

Like black and white films, your footage is shot in

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

enhances the “classic film” effect.

Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.

STROBE

Your recording looks like a series of consecutive

snapshots.

SLOW (Slow Shutter)

Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than

they would be under good natural lighting. Use

“SLOW” only in dark areas.

SLOW 4X

Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow

shooting in dark environments.

NOTES:

●When using “SLOW”, the image takes on a strobe-

like effect.

●When using “SLOW”, it may be difficult to bring the

camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of manual

focus and/or a tripod is recommended.

SHUTTER

1/60–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a

second. Black bands that usually appear when

shooting a TV screen become narrower.

1/100–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a

second. The flickering that occurs when shooting

under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp is

reduced.

This setting allows fast-moving images to be

captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-

motion playback. The faster the shutter speed, the

darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter

function under good lighting conditions.

SNOW

Compensates for subjects that may otherwise

appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright

surroundings such as in the snow.

SPOTLIGHT

Compensates for subjects that may otherwise

appear too bright when shooting under extremely

strong direct lighting such as spotlights.

NOTE:

“SPOTLIGHT” has the same effect as –3 with the

exposure control ( pg. 30).

TWILIGHT

Makes evening scenes look more natural.

White Balance ( pg. 31) is initially set to , but

can be changed to your desired setting. When

Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically

adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to

infinity. From less than 10 m (32 ft), adjust the

focus manually.

SPORTS

(Variable

Shutter Speed:

1/250 – 1/4000) CLASSIC FILM

IMPORTANT

Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain

modes of Program AE with special effects ( pg. 24,

25). If an unusable Fade/Wipe Effect is selected, its

indicator blinks or goes out.

Fade/Wipe Effects

These effects let you make pro-style scene

transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from

one scene to the next.

Fade or Wipe works when tape recording is started or

when you stop recording.

1Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu

Screen appears.

3Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “

WIPE/FADER”, then press it.

4Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired function, then press it. Selection is complete.

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in again.

•The WIPE/FADER Menu disappears and the effect

is reserved. The indicator representing the selected

effect appears.

5Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate

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

To Deactivate The Selected Effect . . .

..... select “OFF” in step 4.

NOTE:

You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing

and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button.

FOR RECORDING

(cont.)

Recording Start/Stop Button

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Power Switch

Lock Button

Fader And Wipe Menu

Menu Effect

Fade in or out with a white screen.

Fade in or out with a black screen.

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

from color 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 center of a black screen and wipes in toward

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

center.

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

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

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

left and right to cover the scene.

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

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

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

or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a black

screen.

FADER — WHITE

FADER — BLACK

WIPE — CORNER

WIPE — WINDOW

WIPE — SLIDE

WIPE — DOOR

WIPE — SCROLL

FADER — B.W

WIPE — SHUTTER

Snapshot

This feature lets you record still images that look like

photographs onto a tape.

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

1Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu

Screen appears.

3Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“ CAMERA”. Press it and the CAMERA Menu

appears.

4Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“SNAP MODE”, then press it.

5Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired Snapshot mode, then press it.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“ RETURN” and press it twice. The Menu Screen

closes.

SNAPSHOT RECORDING

1Press SNAPSHOT. “PHOTO” appears while the

snapshot is being taken.

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.

•Regardless of the Power Switch position (“” or “ ”),

Snapshot recording takes place using the selected

Snapshot mode.

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar

to serial photography. (Interval between still images:

approx. 1 second)

NOTES:

●To remove the shutter sound,  “BEEP” on pg. 32, 34.

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

when SNAPSHOT is pressed.

●If Program AE with special effects ( pg. 24) is

engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special

effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such

a case, the icon blinks.

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

( pg. 33), the Stabilizer will be disabled.

●During playback as well, all Snapshot modes are

available. The shutter sound is not heard.

●During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the

viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is

no effect in the recorded image.

●When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the

shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it

is recorded onto the tape.

FOR RECORDING

(cont.)

SNAP MODE –PIN–UP

FRAME

FULL

SNAPSHOT Button

Lock Button

Display

Menu Screen

There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.

FULL

Snapshot mode with no

frame

FRAME

Snapshot mode with

frame

PIN-UP

Pin-Up mode

Power Switch

While focusing on a nearer

subject

While focusing on a further

subject

FEATURE: Auto Focus

PURPOSE:

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

5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity.

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

focusing):

•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

•When illumination is low.*

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

wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

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

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

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

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

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

NOTES:

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

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

●When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first ( pg. 17). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the

camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. This

will not occur when “TELE MACRO” ( pg. 34) is activated.

FEATURE:

Manual Focus

PURPOSE:

To obtain correct focus.

OPERATION:

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

( pg. 10).

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

FOCUS ( pgs. 58 and 59, 7 FOCUS Button). The manual focus indicator appears.

3) To focus on a farther subject, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+”. “ ” appears and blinks.

To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “–”. “ ” appears and blinks.

4) Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Focus adjustment is complete.

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

If FOCUS is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again.

NOTES:

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

on a subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the

depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.

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

Focus detection zone

Exposure Control

Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the

following situations:

•When shooting using reverse lighting or when the

background is too bright.

•When shooting on a reflective natural background

such as at the beach or when skiing.

•When the background is overly dark or the subject

light.

1Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu

Screen appears.

3Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “

EXPOSURE”, then press it.

4Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“MANUAL”, then press it. The Menu Screen

disappears. The exposure control indicator appears.

5Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+” to

brighten the image, or towards “–” to darken the

image. (maximum ±6)

6Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Exposure

adjustment is complete.

To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .

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

to “ ”.

To Brighten The Subject Quickly . . .

..... press BACKLIGHT. is displayed and the

subject is brightened. If pressed again,

disappears and the brightness returns to the

previous level.

•+3 exposure has the same effect as the

BACKLIGHT Button.

•Using BACKLIGHT may cause the light around the

subject to become too bright and the subject to

become white.

•Backlight compensations is also available when the

Power Switch is set to “ ”.

NOTE:

You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same

time with backlight, spotlight ( pg. 25) compensation

and “SNOW” ( pg. 25).

Iris Lock

Use this function in the following situations:

•When shooting a moving subject.

•When the distance to the subject changes (so its

size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes),

such as when the subject is backing away.

•When shooting on a reflective natural background

such as at the beach or when skiing.

•When shooting objects under a spotlight.

•When zooming.

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

when the subject moves away from you, the image

will not darken or brighten.

Before the following steps, perform steps 1

through 4 of “Exposure Control”.

5Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold the

MENU/BRIGHT wheel for over 2 seconds. The

exposure control indicator and “ ” appear.

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. “ ” changes to

“ ” and the iris is locked.

To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .

..... rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display “AUTO” then

press it in step 4. The exposure control indicator

and “ ” disappear. Or, set the Power switch to

“ ”.

To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .

..... after step 4 of “Exposure Control”, adjust the

exposure rotating the MENU/BRIGHT wheel.

Then lock the iris in step 5 of “Iris Lock”. For

automatic locking, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT

wheel to select “AUTO”, then press it in step 4.

The iris becomes automatic after about 2

seconds.

Iris

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

environments to keep too much light from entering,

and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light.

FOR RECORDING

(cont.)

MENU/BRIGHT

Wheel

Power Switch

BACKLIGHT

Button (5)

Iris lock indicator

White Balance Adjustment

A term that refers to the correctness of color

reproduction under various lighting. If the white

balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately

reproduced.

The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.

However, more advanced camcorder operators

control this function manually to achieve a more

professional color/tint reproduction.

1Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu

Screen appears.

3Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

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

Menu appears.

4Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired mode.

“AUTO”................. White balance is adjusted

automatically (factory preset).

“ MWB”............ White balance is set manually.

“ FINE”............. Outdoors on a sunny day.

“ CLOUD”........ Outdoors on a cloudy day.

“ HALOGEN”... A video light or similar type of

lighting is used.

5Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Selection is

complete. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in again.

The Menu Screen closes and the selected mode

indicator except “AUTO” appears.

To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .

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

to “ ”.

NOTE:

White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone

( pg. 25) is activated.

Manual White Balance Operation

Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under

various types of lighting.

1Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance

adjustment, and select “ MWB”.

2Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the

subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the

white paper fills the screen.

3Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in until

begins blinking rapidly.

When the setting is completed, resumes normal

blinking.

4Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in twice. The

Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance

indicator is displayed.

NOTES:

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

In such a case, adjust focus manually ( pg. 29).

●A subject can be shot under various types of lighting

conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight,

etc.). Because the color temperature is different

depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ

depending on the white balance settings. Use this

function for a more natural result.

●Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is

retained even if the power is turned off or the battery

removed.

White paper

Power Switch

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

For Recording Menu

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,

on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the

more detailed camcorder settings ( pg. 33 – 35).

1Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu

Screen appears.

3Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired function menu, and press it. The selected

function menu appears.

4Function menu setting depends on the function.

If you have selected “ WIPE/FADER”,

“ PROGRAM AE”, “ EXPOSURE” or

“ W. BALANCE” . . .

..... see pg. 33.

If you have selected “ CAMERA”, “

MANUAL”, “ SYSTEM” or “ DISPLAY” . . .

..... go to step 5.

5Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired function and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

Then, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

parameter, and press it. Selection is complete.

6Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“ RETURN” and press it twice. The Menu Screen

closes.

•The icon represents “END”.

NOTE:

When the Menu Screen is left on for a couple of

minutes, a residual image may be left on the screen

and it may take several seconds for the residual

image to disappear. This is not due to any defect of

the unit.

USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

RE NEON SC LCD / TV

UAOT

IMETDATE /

T I ME CODE

CLOCK

ADJ .

–

–FFO

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CED

NRETUR

MODESNAP

SP I

BTMODESOUND

ZOOM

UPGAIN

–

XLFUL

AGC

NRETUR

DIS –ON

OFF

BEEP MELODY

–

DEMO MODE –NO

CAM ERSET

NRETUR

DSC

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ACAMERLMANUAMSYSTE

END

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AN E

W. BAL

DSC

FADER

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EXPOSURE

ODEREC M

Display

Menu Screen

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Lock Button

Power Switch

Sub Menu

Normal Screen

Menu Screen Explanations

CAMERA

MANUAL

: Factory-preset

NOTES:

●Settings made in the “ CAMERA” Menu remain effective whether the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ”. However,

the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “”.

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

Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( pg. 26, 27).

Refer to “Program AE With Special Effects” ( pg. 24, 25).

Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” ( pg. 30).

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

( pg. 31).

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

pre-ference ( pg. 13).

Enables tape recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is

recommended for use when performing audio dubbing. (Equivalent to the

32 kHz mode of previous models)

Enables tape recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent

to the 48 kHz mode of previous models)

When set to “16X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset

to 16X since digital zoom will be disengaged.

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

images, zooming is possible from 16X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum

of 40X digital magnification.

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

images, zooming is possible from 16X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum

of 700X digital magnification.

Refer to “Snapshot” ( pg. 28).

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

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

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/30 — 1/200 sec.). Shooting a

subject in low or poor lighting at 1/30 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter

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

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

being automatically adjusted, “ ” is displayed.

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

high magnification.

NOTES:

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

under the following conditions:

•When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.

•When shooting dark or dim subjects.

•When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.

•When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.

•When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.

●Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.

●The “ ” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used.

WIPE/FADER

PROGRAM AE

EXPOSURE

W.BALANCE

REC MODE

SOUND

MODE

ZOOM

SNAP MODE

GAIN UP

DIS

12BIT

16BIT

16X

40X

700X

OFF

AGC

AUTO

OFF

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

(cont.)

: Factory-preset

Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)

MANUAL

NOTES:

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

●“ SYSTEM” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” are also applied when the Power Switch

is set to “PLAY” ( pg. 36).

SYSTEM

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

zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m (3.3 ft.) to the

subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to

“ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60

cm (2 ft.).

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

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

normal screen ratio.

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

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

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

to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3

TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of

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

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

to fit the screen without distortion. appears. When using this mode, refer

to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3

TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.

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

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

sound will change. This is normal.

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

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

of recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect ( pg. 28).

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

activates the shutter sound effect ( pg. 28).

TELE

MACRO

WIDE

MODE

WIND

CUT

BEEP

OFF

CINEMA

SQUEEZE

OFF

BEEP

MELODY

: Factory-preset

NOTES:

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

when the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” ( pg. 36). “CLOCK ADJ.” only appears when the Power Switch is set to

“”.

●Settings made in the “ DISPLAY” Menu remain effective even when the Power Switch is set to “ ”. However, the

menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “”.

SYSTEM

DISPLAY

Automatic demonstration will not take place.

Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc.,

and can be used to confirm how these functions operate.

Demonstration starts in the following cases:

•When the Menu Screen is closed after “DEMO MODE” is turned “ON”.

•With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no operation for about 3 minutes

after the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” .

Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration

temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that, the

demonstration will resume.

NOTES:

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

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

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

viewing demo, set to “OFF”.

Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset.

Resets all settings to the factory-preset.

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

appearing on the connected TV screen.

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

connected to a TV.

The date/time does not appear.

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

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

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

scenes are recorded.

•When the date is changed during tape playback.

The date/time is always displayed.

Time code is not displayed.

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

numbers are not displayed during recording.

Allows you to set the current date and time ( pg. 11).

DEMO

MODE

CAM

RESET

SCREEN

DATE/

TIME

CODE

CLOCK ADJ.

OFF

CANCEL

EXECUTE

LCD

LCD/TV

OFF

AUTO

OFF

COPY OFF–

MDOESOUND MDOE

BIT

ODEREC M

STEREO–SOUND

–

NRETUR

RE NEON SC LCD / TV

UAOT

IMETDATE /

T I ME CODE

–

–FFO

NRETUR

BEEP MELODY

–

DEMO MODE –NO

CAM ERSET

NRETUR

COPY

MSYSTEAYDISPL

VIDEO SOUND MODE

MODE

BIT

REC

END

For Playback Menu

1Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu

Screen appears.

3Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired function menu, and press it. The selected

function menu appears.

4Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired function, and press it to display the Sub Menu.

5Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired parameter and press it. Selection is complete.

6Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “

RETURN” and press it twice to close the Menu Screen.

Display

Power Switch

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Recording Start/Stop Button

NOTE:

“REC MODE” can be set when the Power Switch is set to

“PLAY” or “” ( pg. 13, 33).

Menu Screen Explanations

 pg. 37.

Allows you to set the tape

recording mode (SP or LP)

depending on your preference

( pg. 13).

It is recommended you use

“REC MODE” in the “

VIDEO” Menu when using this

camcorder as a recorder during

dubbing ( pg. 39).

SOUND MODE

12BIT MODE

REC MODE

SYSTEM

DISPLAY

Each setting is linked with “ DISPLAY” or

“ SYSTEM”, which appears when the Power

Switch is set to “” ( pg. 34, 35).

The parameters are the same as in the

description on pg. 34, 35.

VIDEO

USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

(cont.)

Lock Button

12:34:24

020’52

3:5

BIT/SOU

CED

Playback Sound

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

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

explanation on pg. 36, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired

parameter.

Minutes

Seconds

Frames*

*30 frames = 1 second

NOTES:

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

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

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

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

SOUND MODE

12BIT MODE

: Factory-preset

STEREO

SOUND L

SOUND R

MIX

SOUND 1

SOUND 2

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

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

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

Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both

“L” and “R” channels in stereo.

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

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

ON SCREEN setting:

For playback sound, tape

speed and tape running. DATE/TIME setting:

For date/time. TIME CODE setting:

For time code.

Display

DUBBING

Dubbing To A VCR

1Following the illustration, connect the camcorder

and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 20 and 21.

2Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”

while pressing down the Lock Button located on the

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

appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.

3Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.

4Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot

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

/6 on the camcorder.

5Press

/6 on the camcorder and engage the

VCR’s Record mode.

6Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and

press

/6 on the camcorder.

7Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing,

then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

NOTES:

●As the camcorder starts to play your footage it will

appear on your TV. This will confirm the connections

and the AUX channel for dubbing purposes.

●Before you start dubbing, make sure that the

indications do not appear on the connected TV. If they

do, they are being recorded onto the new tape.

To choose whether or not the following displays

appear on the connected TV . . .

•Date/Time

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

the Menu Screen ( pg. 36).

•Time Code

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

Screen ( pg. 36).

•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape

Running Displays

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

Menu Screen ( pg. 36).

●The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the

YTU94146A S-Video cable.

Consult the JVC Service Center described on the

sheet included in the package for details on its

availability. Make sure to connect the end with a

core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces

interference.

*When connecting the cables, open this cover.

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

VCR

Connector cover*

To AV

S-VIDEO

Audio/Video

cable (provided)

White to

AUDIO L IN

Red to

AUDIO R IN

To S-VIDEO IN

S-Video cable

(optional)

Yellow to

VIDEO** IN

Power Switch

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit

Equipped With A DV Connector

(Digital Dubbing)

It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from this

camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a

DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is

little if any image or sound deterioration.

[To use this camcorder as a player]

1Make sure all units are turned off. Connect this

camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input

connector using a DV cable as shown in the

illustration.

2Set this camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”

while pressing down the Lock Button located on the

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

appropriate cassettes in this camcorder and the video

unit.

3Press

to play back the source tape.

4While watching the playback on the monitor,

engage the DV connector-equipped video unit’s

record mode from the spot on the source tape you

want to begin recording.

NOTES:

●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the

power supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. 9).

●If the remote control is used when both the player and

recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the

same operation. To prevent this from happening, press

the buttons on both units.

●If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on

the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that

an unusual image is not dubbed.

●Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,

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

occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.

●If “Playback Zoom” ( pg. 42) or “Snapshot” is

attempted during playback, only the original playback

image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN/

OUT connector.

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

JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

[To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder]

1. Set this camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2. Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP” in the Menu Screen ( pg. 36).

3. Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on.

4. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to engage the Record-Pause mode. “DV. IN ” appears on the screen.

5. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to start recording. rotates.

6. Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to engage the Record-Pause mode. stops rotating.

NOTES:

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

MODE” setting ( pg. 33).

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

DV cable

(optional)

Video unit equipped

with DV connector

To DV

IN/OUT

To DV

IN/OUT

Power Switch

Core filter

Lock Button

USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate

this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic

operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and

Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional

playback functions possible.

Installing The Battery

(RM-V700U, optional)

The remote control uses one lithium battery

(CR2025).

1There are 2 ways to pull the battery holder out of

the RM-V700U.

: Pull out the battery holder while sliding the lock

hole.

: Pinch the release tab and pull out the battery

holder.

2Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to

have the “+” mark visible.

3Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.

•Read the caution concerning lithium batteries in the

RM-V700U instruction manual.

When using the remote control, be sure to point it

at the remote sensor. The transmitted beam’s

approximate effective distance for indoor use is

5m (16ft).

The transmitted beam may not be effective or

may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when

the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight

or powerful lighting.

Remote sensor

Lock hole

Knob

Buttons

1PAUSE IN Connector*

2MBR SET Button*

3INT. TIME Button*

SELF TIMER Button*

4REC TIME Button*

ANIM. Button*

5FF Button

6REW Button

7PAUSE Button

8PLAY Button

9Infrared beam

transmitting window

0START/STOP Button

!VISS Button*

@ZOOM (T/W) Buttons

#VCR CTL Button*

$A.DUB Button

%STOP Button

^INSERT Button

&R.A.EDIT Buttons*

RM-V700U

(optional)

Functions

With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to

the camera position (

“ ” or “ ”

—

Transmits the beam signal.

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

—

Zoom in/out ( pg. 17)

—

With the camcorder’s Power Switch

set to “PLAY”.

Forward, Forward Shuttle Search

( pg. 19)

Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search

( pg. 19)

Pause ( pg. 19)

Playback start ( pg. 19)

Zoom in/out ( pg. 42)

 pg. 43

Stops ( pg. 19)

 pg. 44

* This function is unavailable with this camcorder.

FEATURE:

Playback Zoom

PURPOSE:

To magnify the recorded image up to 70X at any

time during playback.

OPERATION:

1) Press PLAY (

) to find the scene of interest.

2) Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote

control. Make sure the remote control is pointed

at the camcorder's remote sensor. Pressing T

zooms in.

To end zoom, press and hold W until

magnification returns to normal. Or, press STOP

(5) and then press PLAY (

NOTES:

●Zoom can also be used during still playback.

●Due to ditital image processing, the quality of the

image may suffer.

Remote sensor

Press T

Normal playback

Zoom Buttons

USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

(cont.)

RM-V700U

(optional)

STOP

PLAY

Audio Dubbing

The audio track can be customized only when

recorded in the 12-bit mode ( pg. 33).

NOTES:

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

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

blank portion of a tape.

●To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the

television, make connections ( pg. 20).

1Play back the tape to locate the point where

editing will start, then press PAUSE (6).

2While holding A.DUB (e) on the remote control,

press PAUSE (6). “6e” appears.

3Press PLAY (

) , then begin “narrating”.

Speak into the microphone.

•To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (6).

4To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (6), then

STOP (5).

To hear the dubbed sound during playback . . .

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

Menu Screen ( pg. 36, 37).

NOTES:

●Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio

Dubbing.

●When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-bit,

the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.

●If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound

may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded

areas.

●If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback,

move the camcorder’s microphone away from the TV,

or turn down the TV’s volume.

●If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in mid-recording and

then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective

from the point where 16-bit recording began.

●During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes

recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded in 16-bit

audio or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops

( pg. 62).

A.DUB

PAUSE

PLAY

STOP

Speaker

Stereo

microphone

Audio Dub Standby

mode

Power Switch

Remote sensor

Display

RM-V700U

(optional)

Insert Editing

You can record a new scene into a previously

recorded tape, replacing a section of the original

recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and

outpoints. The original audio remains unchanged.

NOTES:

●Before performing the following steps, make sure that

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

( pg. 35, 37).

●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. 20).

1Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and

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

( pg. 35, 37).

2Press REW (

) until the Edit-In point is located,

then press PAUSE (6).

3Press and hold INSERT (w) on the remote

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

Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters

Insert-Pause mode.

4Press START/STOP to begin editing.

•Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in

step 1.

•To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it

again to resume editing.

5To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then

STOP (5).

NOTES:

●Program AE with special effects ( pg. 24, 25) can be

used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert

Editing.

●During Insert Editing, the date and time information

changes.

●If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the

tape, the audio and video may be disrupted. Make sure

you only edit recorded areas.

●During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes

recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert

Edting stops ( pg. 62).

12:34

PAUSE

PLAY INSERT

START/STOP

STOP

REW

Power Switch

Display

Remote sensor

Lock Button

RM-V700U

(optional)

USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

(cont.)

NOTES:

●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the

power supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. 9).

●The date/time information cannot be captured into the

PC.

●Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and

Software.

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

DV connector-equipped capture board.

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

JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable

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

on the PC, or use the DV cable provided with the

capture board.

●The system may not work properly depending on the

PC or capture board you are using.

Connection To A Personal Computer

This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC with

a DV connector by using software equipped with the

PC or commercially available software.

1Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off.

2Connect the camcorder to your PC using the

appropriate cable as shown in the illustration.

3Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”

while pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch and turn on the PC.

•Refer to the instruction manual of the software on

how to transfer a still image to the PC.

4When finished, turn off the PC first, then the

camcorder.

To DV

IN/OUT DV cable (optional) To DV

connector

Power Switch

PC with DV

connector

Core filterCore filter

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

REFERENCES

CONTENTS

DETAILS ............................................ 47

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... 48 – 52

USER MAINTENANCE ............................. 53

CAUTIONS .................................. 54 – 56

SPECIFICATIONS .................................. 57

INDEX ....................................... 58 – 62

Controls, Connectors And Indicators ....... 58 – 59

Indications ................................... 60 – 62

TERMS ........................ 63 –

Back Cover

REFERENCES

DETAILS

I T E M S N O T E S

❍Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C (50°F

and 95°F). 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) is the ideal temperature range for

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

❍Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.

❍Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of

the battery pack.

❍To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Adapter near a radio.

❍Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm

during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.

❍The following operation stops charging:

•Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”, “ ” or “ ”.

•Disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder.

•Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet.

•Detach the battery from the camcorder.

❍When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor

may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead.

❍The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.

❍There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the

cassette holder opens. Do not use force.

❍Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it

recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover.

❍When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may take a few seconds

before actual recording starts. “ ” starts rotating when the camcorder

actually starts recording.

❍The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length, and the

accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used.

❍“TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off

automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears

when a cassette at its end is loaded.

➪RECORDING

( pg. 15, 16)

➪Power

( pg. 8)

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

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

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

pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the

beginning.

TROUBLESHOOTING

•The power is not connected

properly.

•The battery is dead.

•The date/time is not set.

•The built-in clock battery has run

out and the previously set date/time

has been erased.

•The tape’s erase protection tab is

set to “SAVE”.

•The Power Switch is set to “PLAY”

or “OFF”.

•“TAPE END” appears.

•The cassette holder cover is open.

•The camcorder is not getting

power, or some other malfunction

exists.

•Focus is set to the Manual mode.

•The recording was done in a dark

place, or the contrast was low.

•The lens is dirty or covered with

condensation.

•The cassette is in the wrong

position.

•The battery’s charge is low.

•The Squeeze mode is selected.

•Connect the AC Adapter securely

( pg. 9).

•Replace the dead battery with a

fully charged one ( pg. 8, 9).

•Set the date/time ( pg. 11).

•Consult your nearest JVC dealer

for replacement.

•Set the tape’s erase protection tab

to “REC” ( pg. 12).

•Set the Power Switch to “ ” or

“ ” ( pg. 16).

•Replace with new cassette

( pg. 12).

•Close the cassette holder cover.

•Turn the camcorder’s power off

and on again ( pg. 16).

•Set Focus to the Auto mode

( pg. 29).

•Clean the lens and check the focus

again ( pg. 53).

•Set it in the right position

( pg. 12).

•Install a fully charged battery

( pg. 8, 9).

•Disengage the Squeeze mode

( pg. 34).

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

1No power is supplied.

2“SET DATE/TIME!”

appears.

3Recording cannot be

performed.

4There is no picture.

5The focus does not adjust

automatically.

6The cassette will not load

properly.

7Snapshot mode cannot be

used.

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•The light source or the subject does

not include white. Or there are

various different light sources

behind the subject.

•The Sepia or Monotone mode is

activated.

•Shooting was performed under

backlit conditions.

•The subject is too bright.

•16X optical zoom is selected.

•The Sepia or Monotone mode is

activated.

•When shooting in the dark, the unit

becomes highly sensitive to light

and the image takes on an effect

similar to Slow Shutter.

•The Sepia or Monotone mode is

activated.

•This is a result of exceedingly high

contrast, and is not a malfunction.

•This is not a malfunction.

•Find a white subject and compose

your shot so that it also appears in

the frame ( pg. 28).

•Turn off Sepia and Monotone

( pg. 24, 25).

•Press the BACKLIGHT Button

( pg. 30).

•Set “PROGRAM AE” to

“SPOTLIGHT” in the Menu Screen

( pg. 24).

•Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or “700X” in

the Menu Screen ( pg. 33).

•Turn off Sepia and Monotone

( pg. 24, 26).

•If you want the lighting to look

more natural, set GAIN UP to

“AGC” or “OFF” in the Menu

Screen ( pg. 33).

•Turn off Sepia or Monotone before

setting White Balance ( pg. 25,

31).

————

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

8The color of Snapshot looks

strange.

9The image taken using

Snapshot is too dark.

0The image taken using

Snapshot is too bright.

!Digital Zoom does not work.

@The Black & White Fader

does not work.

#Even when Slow Shutter is

not selected, the image

looks like it is activated.

$White Balance cannot be

activated.

%When shooting a subject

illuminated by bright light,

vertical lines appear.

^When the screen is under

direct sunlight during

shooting, the screen

becomes red or black for an

instant.

TROUBLESHOOTING

(cont.)

•“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF” in the

Menu Screen.

•“TIME CODE” is set to “OFF” in the

Menu Screen.

•In places subject to low tempera-

ture, images become dark due to

the characteristics of the LCD

monitor. When this happens, the

displayed colors differ from those

that are actually recorded. This is

not a defect of the camcorder.

•When the LCD monitor's fluores-

cent light reaches the end of its

service life, images on the LCD

monitor become dark. Consult your

nearest JVC dealer.

•The light used to illuminate the LCD

monitor causes it to become hot.

•This may occur when the surface or

the edge of the LCD monitor is

pressed.

•Certain Fade/Wipe effects, certain

modes of Program AE with special

effects, “DIS” and other functions

that cannot be used together are

selected at the same time.

•Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” in the

Menu Screen ( pg. 35).

•Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” in the

Menu Screen ( pg. 35, 36).

•Adjust the brightness and angle of

the LCD monitor ( pg. 15, 16).

•Close the LCD monitor to turn it off

or set the Power Switch to “OFF”,

and let the unit cool down.

————

•Re-read the sections covering

Fade/Wipe effects, Program AE

with special effects and “DIS”

( pg. 24 – 27, 33).

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

&During recording, the date/

time does not appear.

*Time code does not appear.

(Images on the LCD monitor

appear dark or whitish.

)The rear of the LCD monitor

is hot.

qThe indicators and the

image color on the LCD

monitor are not clear.

wThe LCD monitor or

viewfinder indications blink.

•The LCD monitor and the view-

finder are made with high-precision

technology. However, black spots

or bright spots of light (red, green

or blue) may appear constantly on

the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

These spots are not recorded on

the tape. This is not due to any

defect of the unit. (Effective dots:

more than 99.99 %)

•This is normal.

•The Power Switch is set to “ ” or

“ ”.

•During playback of the unrecorded

portion, High-speed Search and still

playback, LCD monitor indications

appear distorted. This is not a

defect.

•The speaker volume is too great.

————

•Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”

( pg. 19).

————

•Turn the speaker volume down

( pg. 19).

•Clean the video heads with an

optional cleaning cassette

( pg. 55).

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

eColored bright spots appear

all over the LCD monitor or

the viewfinder.

rDuring recording, sound

cannot be heard.

tPlay, Rewind and Fast-

Forward functions do not

work.

yThe LCD monitor image is

distorted.

uImages on the LCD monitor

are jittery.

iBlocks of noise appear

during playback, or there is

no playback picture and the

screen becomes blue.

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————

• A malfunction of some kind has

occurred. In this case the

camcorder’s functions become

unusable.

• A malfunction of some kind has

occurred. In this case the

camcorder’s functions become

unusable.

• The temperature of the battery is

extremely high/low.

• Charging is difficult in places

subject to extremely high/low

temperatures.

• This is not a malfunction.

• The DV cable was plugged/

unplugged with power turned on.

• Wipe them gently with soft cloth.

Wiping strongly can cause damage

(墌 pg. 53).

• Check the section of the manual

that explains LCD monitor/

viewfinder indications

(墌 pg. 60 – 62).

• Remove the power supply (battery

pack, etc.) and wait a few minutes

for the indication to clear. When it

does, you can resume using the

camcorder. If the indication

remains even though you repeat

the above two or three times,

please consult your nearest JVC

dealer. Do not eject the cassette.

This will cause damage to the tape.

• Eject the cassette once and re-

insert it, then check if the indication

clears. When it does, you can

resume using the camcorder. If the

indication remains even though you

repeat the above two or three

times, please consult your nearest

JVC dealer.

• To protect the battery, it is

recommended to charge it in

places with a temperature of 10°C

to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) (墌 pg. 54).

• By recording with “DIS” activated

(墌 pg. 33) this can be avoided.

• Turn the camcorder’s power off and

on again, then operate it.

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

oThe LCD monitor, the

viewfinder and the lens

have become dirty (ex.

fingerprints).

pAn unusual mark appears.

QAn error indication

(E01, E02 or E06) appears.

WAn error indication

(E03 or E04) appears.

EThe charger indicator on

the camcorder does not

light.

RWhen the image is printed

from the printer, a black bar

appears at the bottom of

the screen.

TWhen the camcorder is

connected via the DV

connector, the camcorder

does not operate.

TROUBLESHOOTING

(cont.)

Cleaning The Camcorder

1To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth.

Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to

wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.

2Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor.

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to

damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.

3To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush,

then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

4To clean the viewfinder, raise it to the vertical

position. Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in the

direction of the arrow 1.

5Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at

the bottom of the viewfinder and clean the interior of

the viewfinder with it 2.

6Close the hatch. Tilt the viewfinder back to the

horizontal position.

NOTES:

●Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or

alcohol.

●Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack

has been removed or other power units have been

disconnected.

●Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

●When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer

to the cautions of each product.

After Use

1Turn off the camcorder.

2Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of

the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open

until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.

Remove the cassette.

3Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.

•Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes

automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before

closing the cassette holder cover.

4Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. Press BAT.

RELEASE 2 and remove the battery pack 3 .

USER MAINTENANCE

Cassette holder

cover

OPEN/EJECT Switch

PUSH HERE

Hatch

BAT. RELEASE Button

Remove.

Lens blower

Cassette

holder

CAUTIONS

NOTES:

●It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after

charging, or after use.

Temperature Range Specifications

Charging ................ 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)

Operation ............... 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage................... –10°C to 30°C (14°F to 86°F)

●Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20°C

(68°F).

●The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to

read the following cautions:

1. During use . . .

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

... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes

automatically erases the previously recorded

video and audio signals.

... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly

without allowing the tape to run at all. This

slackens the tape and can result in damage.

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

the tape to fingerprints and dust.

2. Store cassettes . . .

... away from heaters or other heat sources.

... out of direct sunlight.

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

shock or vibration.

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

fields (such as those generated by motors,

transformers or magnets).

... vertically, in their original cases.

Plug adapter

When using the AC Adapter in areas other than

the USA

䡲The provided AC Adapter features automatic

voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to

240 V.

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER

In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC

wall outlet other than American National Standard

C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a

“Siemens Plug”, as shown.

For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC

dealer.

Battery Packs

The supplied battery pack is

a lithium-ion battery. Before

using the supplied battery

pack or an optional battery

pack, be sure to read the

following cautions:

1. To avoid hazards . . .

... do not burn.

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

transporting, make sure the provided battery cap

is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is

misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.

... do not modify or disassemble.

... do not expose the battery to temperatures

exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the

battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.

... use only specified chargers.

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

... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

... charge in an environment where temperatures

are within the tolerances shown in the chart

below. This is a chemical reaction type battery—

cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction,

while warmer temperatures can prevent

complete charging.

... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to

high temperatures will increase natural

discharge and shorten service life.

... fully charge and then fully discharge the battery

every 6 months when storing the battery pack

over a long period time.

... remove from charger or powered unit when not

in use, as some machines use current even

when switched off.

Terminals

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.

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

104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)

temperatures.

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 shoulder

strap or the grip.

5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:

•No picture during playback.

•Blocks of noise appear during playback.

•During recording or playback, the Head Clog

Warning indicator “ ” appears.

•Recording cannot be performed properly.

In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette.

Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more

than once consecutively, damage to the video

heads may result. After the camcorder plays back

for about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also

refer to the cleaning cassette’s instructions.

If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems

still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Mechanical moving parts used to move the video

heads and video tape tend to become dirty and

worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear

picture at all times, periodic check-ups are

recommended after using the unit for about 1,000

hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your

nearest JVC dealer.

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

Change or modifications not approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment. This

equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These

limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment gener-

ates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accord-

ance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equip-

ment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit

immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled

device. External noise and interference (from a

TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning

properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power

supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and

wait a few minutes and then re-connect it and

proceed as usual from the beginning.

About moisture condensation . . .

●You have observed that pouring a cold liquid

into a glass will cause drops of water to form

on the glass‘ outer surface. This same

phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a

camcorder when it is moved from a cool place

to a warm place, after heating a cold room,

under extremely humid conditions or in a place

directly subjected to the cool air from an air

conditioner.

●Moisture on the head drum can cause severe

damage to the video tape, and can lead to

internal damage to the camcorder itself.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est

conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CAUTIONS

(cont.)

SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder

General

Power supply : DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter)

DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)

Power consumption

LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 4.3 W

LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.3 W

Dimensions (W x H x D) : 83 mm x 94 mm x 223 mm (3-5/16" x 3-3/4" x 8-13/16")

(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed down)

Weight : Approx. 630 g (1.4 lbs)

Operating temperature :0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Operating humidity : 35% to 80%

Storage temperature :–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)

Pickup : 1/4" CCD

Lens : F 1.6, f = 3.9 mm to 62.4 mm, 16:1 power zoom lens

Filter diameter :ø40.5 mm

LCD monitor : 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system

Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with 0.24" black/white LCD

Speaker : Monaural

Digital Video Camera

Format : DV format (SD mode)

Signal format : NTSC standard

Recording/Playback format : Video: Digital component recording

: Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit),

48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit)

Cassette : Mini DV cassette

Tape speed : SP: 18.8 mm/s

LP: 12.5 mm/s

Maximum recording time : SP: 80 min.

(using 80 min. cassette) LP: 120 min.

Connectors

S-Video

Output : Y: 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog

C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog

Video output : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog

Audio output : 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog, stereo

Output : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant

Input : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant

AC Adapter

Power requirement

U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz

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

Output : DC 11 V , 1 A

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to

change without notice.

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INDEX

Controls, Connectors And Indicators

Controls

1Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] ...... 墌 pg. 15

2Diopter Adjustment Control .................... 墌 pg. 10

3Battery Release Button

[BAT. RELEASE] ...................................... 墌 pg. 8

4•MENU Wheel [+, –, PUSH] .................. 墌 pg. 32

•LCD Monitor BRIGHT (Brightness)

Control [+, –] ........................................ 墌 pg. 15

5Snapshot Button

[SNAPSHOT] ......................................... 墌 pg. 28

6•Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ..................... 墌 pg. 17

•Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ........... 墌 pg. 19

7•FOCUS Button ..................................... 墌 pg. 29

•BLANK SEARCH Button ...................... 墌 pg. 22

8•Stop Button [5] .................................... 墌 pg. 19

•BACKLIGHT Button ............................. 墌 pg. 30

9•Rewind Button [

] ............................. 墌 pg. 19

•NIGHT ALIVE Button ........................... 墌 pg. 24

0Play/Pause Button [

/6]........................ 墌 pg. 19

!Fast-Forward Button [

] ...................... 墌 pg. 19

@Power Switch

[ , , PLAY, OFF] .............................. 墌 pg. 16

#Recording Start/Stop Button .................. 墌 pg. 15

$Lock Button ............................................ 墌 pg. 16

%OPEN/EJECT Switch ............................. 墌 pg. 12

Connectors

The connectors ^ to * are located beneath a cover.

^Audio/Video Output Connector

[AV] ................................................... 墌 pg. 20, 38

&S-Video Output Connector

[S-VIDEO] ........................................ 墌 pg. 20, 38

*DC Input Connector ............................. 墌 pg. 8, 9

(Digital Video Connector

[DV IN/OUT] (i.Link*) ........................ 墌 pg. 39, 45

* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry

specification and extensions thereof.

The logo is used for products compliant with

the i.Link standard.

Indicators

)CHARGE Lamp ........................................ 墌 pg. 8

qPower Lamp ..................................... 墌 pg. 15, 16

Other Parts

wStereo Microphone ................................. 墌 pg. 43

eViewfinder............................................... 墌 pg. 10

rViewfinder Cleaning Hatch ..................... 墌 pg. 53

tShoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... 墌 pg. 10

yGrip Strap ............................................... 墌 pg. 10

u•Remote Sensor .................................... 墌 pg. 40

•Camera Sensor

Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.

iLCD Monitor ..................................... 墌 pg. 15, 16

oSpeaker .................................................. 墌 pg. 19

pBattery Pack Mount .................................. 墌 pg. 8

QStud Hole ............................................... 墌 pg. 10

WTripod Mounting Socket ......................... 墌 pg. 10

INDEX

Indications

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

(墌 pg. 16)

2• : Appears when Night-Alive is engaged.

(墌 pg. 24)

• : Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to

“AUTO” and the shutter speed is being

automatically adjusted. (墌 pg. 33)

3Appears when the white balance is adjusted.

(墌 pg. 31)

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

(墌 pg. 30)

•: Appears when backlight compensation is

used. (墌 pg. 30)

5Displays the selected Program AE with special

effects. (墌 pg. 24)

6Appears when the iris is locked. (墌 pg. 30)

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

engaged. (墌 pg. 33)

8Approximate zoom ratio: Appears during

zooming. (墌 pg. 17)

9Appears during zooming.

Zoom level indicator (墌 pg. 17)

0Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect.

(墌 pg. 26, 27)

!Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode.

(墌 pg. 34)

@Rotates while the tape is running. (墌 pg. 15)

#Displays the recording mode (SP or LP).

(墌 pg. 13)

$Displays the tape remaining time. (墌 pg. 15)

%•“REC” appears during recording.

•“PAUSE” appears during Record-Standby

mode. (墌 pg. 15)

•“PHOTO” appears when taking a Snapshot.

(墌 pg. 28)

^Appears when the Insert Editing (w) or Insert

Editing Pause (6w) mode is engaged.(墌 pg. 44)

&Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to

cut down on noise created by wind. (墌 pg. 34)

*•BRIGHT : Displays the brightness of the LCD

monitor. (墌 pg. 15)

•SOUND : Displays the sound mode for approx.

5 seconds after turning on the

camcorder. (墌 pg. 33)

(Displays the date/time. (墌 pg. 11)

)Appears when the focus is adjusted manually.

(墌 pg. 29)

qDisplays the Time Code. (墌 pg. 18, 35)

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback

1Displays the sound mode. (墌 pg. 36, 37)

2Displays the Blank Search mode. (墌 pg. 22)

3Displays the tape speed. (墌 pg. 13)

4Appears while a tape is running.

: Playback

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle search

: Rewind/Shuttle search

6: Pause

: Forward slow-motion

6: Reverse slow-motion

e: Audio Dubbing

6e : Audio Dubbing Pause

5Displays the date/time. (墌 pg. 36, 37)

6•BRIGHT : Displays the brightness of the

LCD monitor. (墌 pg. 15)

•VOLUME : Displays the speaker

volume. (墌 pg. 19)

The level indicator moves.

7Displays the time code. (墌 pg. 36, 37)

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Indications Function

Displays the battery remaining power.

Remaining power level: high

Remaining power level: exhausted

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

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

Appears when no tape is loaded. (墌 pg. 12)

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

Switch is set to “ ” or “ ”.(墌 pg. 12)

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording or playback.

Use an optional cleaning cassette. (墌 pg. 55)

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

than 1 hour until condensation disappears.

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

SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to “” or

“ ”.

Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. (墌 pg. 47)

Appears if a tape in another format is loaded.

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

●Appears when the built-in clock battery runs out and the previously set

date/time is erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.

Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.

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

(墌 pg. 43)

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

(墌 pg. 43)

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

(墌 pg. 43)

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

protection tab is set to “SAVE”.(

墌 pg. 43)

Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.(墌 pg. 44)

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

(墌 pg. 44)

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

protection tab is set to “SAVE”.(

墌 pg. 44)

The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type of malfunction has

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

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

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

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

The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of malfunction has

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

automatically. Eject the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the

indication clears. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the

indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Warning Indications

TAPE!

TAPE END

SET DATE/TIME!

CHECK TAPE’S ERASE

PROTECTION TAB

HEAD CLEANING

REQUIRED USE

CLEANING CASSETTE

CONDENSATION

OPERATION PAUSED

PLEASE WAIT

DIFFERENT

FORMATTED TAPE

A. DUB ERROR!

<CANNOT DUB

ON A LP RECORDED TAPE>

<CANNOT DUB

ON A 16BIT

RECORDING>

<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE

PROTECTION TAB>

A. DUB ERROR!

LENS COVER

INSERT ERROR!

<CANNOT EDIT

ON A LP RECORDED TAPE>

<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE

PROTECTION TAB>

INSERT ERROR!

E01, E02 or E06

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD

MODE REMOVE AND

REATTACH BATTERY

E03 or E04

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD

MODE EJECT AND

REINSERT TAPE

INDEX

Indications (cont.)

Icons ................................................... 墌 pg. 33 – 35

Insert Editing ............................................... 墌 pg. 44

Iris ............................................................... 墌 pg. 30

Iris Lock ....................................................... 墌 pg. 30

Journalistic Shooting ................................... 墌 pg. 16

LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications .... 墌 pg. 60 – 62

Load A Tape ................................................ 墌 pg. 12

Manual Focus ............................................. 墌 pg. 29

Menu Screen, CAMERA ............................. 墌 pg. 33

Menu Screen, DISPLAY ........................ 墌 pg. 35, 36

Menu Screen, MANUAL ........................ 墌 pg. 33, 34

Menu Screen, SYSTEM ...................... 墌 pg. 34 – 36

Menu Screen, VIDEO ................................. 墌 pg. 36

Monotone .................................................... 墌 pg. 25

Motor Drive Mode ....................................... 墌 pg. 28

Night-Alive ................................................... 墌 pg. 24

Playback Zoom ........................................... 墌 pg. 42

Power Switch Position ................................ 墌 pg. 16

Program AE With Special Effects .......... 墌 pg. 24, 25

Provided Accessories .................................... 墌 pg. 5

Record-Standby .......................................... 墌 pg. 15

Recording Mode.......................................... 墌 pg. 13

Remote Control ........................................... 墌 pg. 40

Reset........................................................... 墌 pg. 35

Rewind The Tape ........................................ 墌 pg. 19

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

AC Adapter ................................................ 墌 pg. 8, 9

Audio Dubbing ............................................ 墌 pg. 43

Auto Date .................................................... 墌 pg. 35

Auto Focus .................................................. 墌 pg. 29

Auto Shut off ......................................... 墌 pg. 15, 19

Backlight Compensation ............................. 墌 pg. 30

Battery Low ................................................. 墌 pg. 62

Battery Pack ........................................ 墌 pg. 8, 9, 54

Beep ............................................................ 墌 pg. 34

Blank Search ............................................... 墌 pg. 22

Brighten The LCD Monitor .......................... 墌 pg. 15

Channels (Left/Right) .................................. 墌 pg. 37

Charge The Battery Pack .............................. 墌 pg. 8

Cinema ........................................................ 墌 pg. 34

Classic Film ................................................. 墌 pg. 25

Clean The Camcorder ................................. 墌 pg. 53

Connections ...................... 墌 pg. 8, 9, 20, 21, 38, 45

Darken The LCD Monitor ............................ 墌 pg. 15

Date/Time Display ............................... 墌 pg. 35 – 37

Date/Time Settings...................................... 墌 pg. 11

Demonstration Mode ............................... 墌 pg. 6, 35

Digital Zoom .......................................... 墌 pg. 17, 33

DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) ...................... 墌 pg. 33

Diopter Adjustment...................................... 墌 pg. 10

Dubbing ................................................. 墌 pg. 38, 39

Erase Protection ......................................... 墌 pg. 12

Exposure Control ........................................ 墌 pg. 30

Fade-In/Out ........................................... 墌 pg. 26, 27

Fast-Forward The Tape ............................... 墌 pg. 19

Frame-By-Frame Playback ......................... 墌 pg. 19

Gain Up ....................................................... 墌 pg. 33

Grip Adjustment .......................................... 墌 pg. 10

Terms

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

Printed in Japan

0202HOV

Self-Recording ............................................ 墌 pg. 16

Sepia ........................................................... 墌 pg. 25

Set Remote Control/VCR Code .................. 墌 pg. 43

Shuttle Search ............................................ 墌 pg. 19

Shutter Speed ............................................. 墌 pg. 25

Slow Shutter ................................................ 墌 pg. 25

Snapshot ..................................................... 墌 pg. 28

Snapshot Mode ........................................... 墌 pg. 28

Snow ........................................................... 墌 pg. 25

Sound Mode .................................... 墌 pg. 33, 36, 37

Speaker Volume .......................................... 墌 pg. 19

Specifications ........................................ 墌 pg. 60, 61

Sports .......................................................... 墌 pg. 25

Spotlight ...................................................... 墌 pg. 25

Squeeze ...................................................... 墌 pg. 34

Still Playback ............................................... 墌 pg. 19

Strobe ......................................................... 墌 pg. 25

Tally ............................................................. 墌 pg. 34

Tele Macro .................................................. 墌 pg. 34

Time Code ..................................... 墌 pg. 18, 35 – 37

Tripod Mounting .......................................... 墌 pg. 10

Twilight ........................................................ 墌 pg. 25

Unload A Tape ............................................. 墌 pg. 12

White Balance ............................................. 墌 pg. 31

Wide Mode .................................................. 墌 pg. 34

Wind Cut ..................................................... 墌 pg. 34

Wipe In/Out ........................................... 墌 pg. 26, 27

Zooming ...................................................... 墌 pg. 17

See previous page as well.

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