JVC 0206ASR-NF-VM, LYT1528-001B User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 2 – 5 to ensure safe use of this product.

ENGLISH

GR-D390U

Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera:

http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/

For Accessories

http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/

GETTING STARTED

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK

ADVANCED FEATURES

REFERENCES

TERMS

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

To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. (



pg. 31, 34)

LYT1528-001B

Read This First!

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Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial recording. Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly.

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We recommend cleaning your video heads before use. If you haven’t used your camcorder for awhile, the heads may be dirty. We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette (optional).

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Be sure to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper environment. Video heads can become dirty more easily if your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty area. Cassette tapes should be removed from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases. Store the camcorder in a bag or other container.

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Use SP (Standard) mode for important video recordings. LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may experience mosaic-like noise during playback depending on the tape characteristics and the usage environment. So, for important recordings, we recommend using SP mode.

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For safety and reliability. It is recommended only genuine JVC batteries and accessories are used in this camcorder.

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This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/ VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.

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This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and

MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “ ” and memory cards marked “ ” or “ ” can be used with this unit.

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Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

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DO NOT leave the unit

- in place of over 50°C (122°F)

- in place where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (80%).

- in direct sunlight.

- in a closed car in summer.

- near a heater.

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The LCD monitor is made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than

99.99%)

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Do not leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use and check the unit regularly whether it is working or not.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

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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.

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This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U 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.)

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply. See www

.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/

perchlorate

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a ﬁre or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of ﬁre if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

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Dispose of used battery promptly.

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Keep away from children.

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Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in ﬁre.

NOTES:

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The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

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The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufﬁcient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

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

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

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also do not place any containers ﬁlled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, ﬂower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, ﬁre or electric shock may be caused.)

Do not point the lens or the viewﬁnder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of ﬁre or electric shock.

CAUTION!

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

When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewﬁnder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.

Take care not to get your ﬁnger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.

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

CAUTION!

Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tipover.

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.

Before Using This Camcorder

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

Make sure you only use memory cards with the mark or .

This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “ ” and memory cards marked “ ” or “ ” can be used with this unit.

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.)

Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial recording.

Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly.

We recommend cleaning your video heads before use.

If you haven’t used your camcorder for a while, the heads may be dirty. We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette (optional).

Be sure to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper environment.

Video heads can become dirty more easily if your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty area. Cassette tapes should be removed from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases. Store the camcorder in a bag or other container.

Use SP (Standard) mode for important video recordings.

LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may experience mosaic-like noise during playback depending on the tape characteristics and the usage environment. So, for important recordings, we recommend using SP mode.

It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes.

Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard, but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the performance of your camcorder.

Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 51 – 53.

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Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

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QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

Major Features of this Camcorder

Wipe/Fader Effects

You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 40)

Fade in

Fade out

Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects

For example, “SPORTS” mode allows fastmoving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion. ( pg. 41)

LED Light

You can brighten the subject in the dark place with the LED Light. ( pg. 36)

Backlight Compensation

Simply pressing the brightens the image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 39)

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You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available. ( pg. 39, Spot Exposure Control)

BACKLIGHT

button

Data Battery

You can check the battery status by simply pressing the

DATA

button. ( pg. 14)

BATTERY CONDITION

100%

50%

MAX TIME

LCD

FINDER

min

Live Slow

You can record and play back precious or hard-to-see moments at a slow speed. The sound is recorded and played back in real time. ( pg. 36)

Auto Button

You can change the recording mode between manual setting to the standard mode setting of the camcorder by pressing the button.

AUTO

MANUAL

GETTING STARTED 8

Index................................................................. 8

Provided Accessories ..................................... 12

Power ............................................................. 13

Operation Mode.............................................. 15

Language Settings.......................................... 16

Date/Time Settings ......................................... 16

Grip Adjustment.............................................. 17

Viewfinder Adjustment.................................... 17

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display........... 17

Tripod Mounting.............................................. 17

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ....................... 18

Loading/Unloading A Memory Card ............... 18

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 19

VIDEO RECORDING ...........................................19

Basic Recording ............................................. 19

Tape Remaining Time ................................19

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ......................19

Zooming...................................................... 20

Journalistic Shooting ..................................20

Time Code.................................................. 20

Quick Review.............................................. 21

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...... 21

VIDEO PLAYBACK .............................................21

Normal Playback ............................................ 21

Still Playback ..............................................21

Shuttle Search............................................ 22

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

Connections To A TV Or VCR........................ 23

Playback Using The Remote Control ............. 24

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 26

D.S.C. RECORDING............................................ 26

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ................. 26

D.S.C. PLAYBACK.............................................. 27

Normal Playback Of Images........................... 27

Auto Playback Of Images ............................... 27

Index Playback Of Files.................................. 27

Removing On-Screen Display ........................27

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. ....................28

Resetting The File Name................................ 28

Protecting Files............................................... 28

Deleting Files.................................................. 29

Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ....... 29

Initializing A Memory Card.............................. 30

ADVANCED FEATURES 31

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT..................31

Changing The Menu Settings ......................... 31

Recording Menus............................................ 32

Playback Menus .............................................35

FEATURES FOR RECORDING...............................36

LED Light........................................................ 36

Live Slow ........................................................36

Wide Mode...................................................... 36

Night-Alive ......................................................37

Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape)......... 37

Manual Focus ................................................. 37

Exposure Control............................................ 38

Iris Lock ..........................................................38

Backlight Compensation................................. 39

Spot Exposure Control.................................... 39

White Balance Adjustment.............................. 39

Manual White Balance Adjustment................. 40

Wipe Or Fader Effects .................................... 40

Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects ....... 41

EDITING............................................................ 42

Dubbing To A VCR ......................................... 42

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With

A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing).............. 43

Connection To A Personal Computer............. 44

Audio Dubbing ................................................ 45

Insert Editing................................................... 45

REFERENCES 46

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 46

USER MAINTENANCE......................................... 50

CAUTIONS ........................................................51

SPECIFICATIONS................................................ 54

TERMS 55

Index

GETTING STARTED

16:9

Controls

Rewind Button [1] ( pg. 21) Left Button [ Quick Review Button [QUICK REVIEW] (

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pg. 21)

Set Button [SET] ( pg. 16) Data Battery Button [DATA] (

Stop Button [7] ( pg. 21) Down Button [ Backlight Compensation Button [BACKLIGHT]

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch ( pg. 15)

Play/Pause Button [6] ( pg. 21) Up Button [ Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] ( pg. 37)

6Wide (16:9) Button [16.9] ( pg. 36)

Blank Search [BLANK] ( pg. 22)

7Menu Button [MENU] ( pg. 31) 8Fast-Forward Button [¡] ( pg. 21)

Right Button [2] Night Button [NIGHT] ( pg. 37)

9Index Button [INDEX] ( pg. 27)

LED Light Button [LIGHT]

!Diopter Adjustment Control ( pg. 17) "Auto Button [AUTO] ( pg. 15) #Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]

( pg. 26, 37) Live Slow Button ( pg. 33, 36)

$Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ( pg. 20)

Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –] ( pg. 21)

%Battery Release Button [PUSH BATT.]

( pg. 13)

&Recording Start/Stop Button ( pg. 19) (Power Switch [REC, PLAY, OFF] ( pg. 15) )Lock Button ( pg. 15) ~Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]

( pg. 18)

]

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pg. 14)

]

Connectors

The connectors are located beneath the covers. +USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector

( pg. 44)

,Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.LINK*)

( pg. 43, 44)

* i.LINK refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry

speciﬁcation and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.LINK standard.

-Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] ( pg. 23, 42)

.DC Input Connector [DC] ( pg. 13)

GETTING STARTED

Indicators

POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( pg. 13, 19)

Other Parts

LCD Monitor ( pg. 19, 20)

Viewﬁnder ( pg. 17)

Card Cover [ ] ( pg. 18)

Battery Pack Mount ( pg. 13)

Shoulder Strap Eyelet ( pg. 12)

Grip Strap ( pg. 17)

Speaker ( pg. 21)

Lens

LED Light

Camera Sensor (Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor necessary for shooting is built-in here.)

Stereo Microphone

Stud Hole ( pg. 17)

Tripod Mounting Socket ( pg. 17)

Cassette Holder Cover ( pg. 18)

Memory Card Slot

GETTING STARTED

10 EN

GETTING STARTED

LCD Monitor/Viewﬁnder Indications

During Video Recording Only

16:9

15:55

9 8

SOUND12BIT

1Tape Running Indicator ( pg. 19)

(Rotates while tape is running.)

2Selected Wide Mode Indicator ( pg. 36) 3 : Live Slow Indicator ( pg. 36) 4Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) ( pg. 32)

(only LP indicator is displayed)

5Tape Remaining Time ( pg. 19) 6REC: (Appears during recording.) ( pg. 19)

PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby mode.) ( pg. 19)

SLOW

: (Appears when using Live Slow.)

( pg. 36)

7Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator

( pg. 40)

8Date/Time ( pg. 34) 9Time Code ( pg. 34) !Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) ( pg. 32) "SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator

( pg. 32) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.)

During D.S.C. Recording Only

640

1Image Size: 640 (640 x 480) ( pg. 26) 2Picture Quality: (FINE) and

(STANDARD) (in order of quality) ( pg. 34)

3Remaining Number Of Shots ( pg. 26)

(Displays the approximate remaining number of shots that can be stored during D.S.C. recording.)

– – –min

PAUSE

:611.3

2A0

During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1Battery Remaining Power Indicator 2Operation Mode ( pg. 15)

: Auto Mode

: Manual Mode

3LED Light Indicator ( pg. 36) 4 : Night-Alive Indicator ( pg. 37)

: Gain Up Mode ( pg. 33)

5Shutter Speed 6White Balance Indicator ( pg. 39) 7Selected Effect Indicator 8Selected Program AE Indicator ( pg. 41) 9Approximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 20) !Zoom Indicator ( pg. 20) "Shooting Icon ( pg. 26)

(Appears and blinks during shooting.)

#Card Icon ( pg. 26)

: Appears during shooting. : Blinks in white when a memory card is

not loaded.

: Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is

reading the data in the memory card.

PHOTO

: (Appears when taking Snapshot.)

( pg. 26, 37)

% : Spot Exposure Control Indicator

( pg. 39)

: Backlight Compensation Indicator ( pg. 39) ±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 38) Iris Lock Indicator ( pg. 38)

&Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 33) (Date ( pg. 16) )Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator

( pg. 37)

C06.2 0

PHOTO

()

$ %

During Video Playback

2 0

1L2

BIT

GETTING STARTED

EN 11

During D.S.C. Playback

100-0013

BLANK SEARCH

PUSH "STOP" BUTTON

D E C

TO CANCEL

:/2

1Battery Remaining Power Indicator 2Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 35) 3Blank Search Indicator ( pg. 22) 4Tape Speed (SP/LP) ( pg. 35)

(only LP indicator is displayed)

53: Playback

¡: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search 1: Rewind/Shuttle Search 8: Pause 8 3: Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/

Slow-Motion 2 8: Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/ Slow-Motion

: Audio Dubbing

8 : Audio Dubbing Pause

6Date/Time ( pg. 35) 7VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator ( pg. 21)

BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewﬁnder) ( pg. 17)

8Time Code ( pg. 35)

1.11.320A

BRIGHT

– 5

3 2

1Folder/File Number ( pg. 27) 2Operation Mode Indicator ( pg. 27) 3Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/

Viewﬁnder) ( pg. 17)

GETTING STARTED

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GETTING STARTED

Provided Accessories

1 AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V18U 2 Battery Pack BN-VF707U 3 Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA

plug)

4 USB Cable 5 Core Filter (for USB cable, pg. 13 for

attachment)

6 CD-ROM 7 Remote Control Unit RM-V720U 8 Lithium Battery CR2025* (for remote control

unit)

9 Memory Card (Already inserted in the

camcorder)

! Shoulder Strap (see the right column for

attachment)

" Lens Cap (see the right column for

attachment)

* A lithium battery is pre-installed in the Remote

Control Unit at time of shipment (with insulation sheet). To use the Remote Control Unit, remove the insulation sheet.

NOTES:

● In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core ﬁlter. If a cable has only one core ﬁlter, the end that is closest to the ﬁlter should be connected to the camcorder.

● Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.

How To Attach The Lens Cap

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

NOTE:

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

Place here during

shooting.

How To Attach The Shoulder Strap

Follow the illustration.

1 Thread the strap through the eyelet. 2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap

guide and the buckle.

● To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then tighten the strap in the buckle.

3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet.

Buckle

Strap guide

Eyelet

How To Attach The Core Filter

Attach the core ﬁlters to the cables. The core ﬁlter reduces interference.

1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the

core ﬁlter.

Stopper

2 Run the cable through the core ﬁlter, leaving

approx. 3 cm (1-3/16") of cable between the cable plug and the core ﬁlter. Wind the cable once around the outside of the core ﬁlter as shown in the illustration.

3 cm (1-3/16")

Core ﬁlter

GETTING STARTED

EN 13

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

Battery pack mount

PUSH

Battery pack

Arrow

To DC connector

BATT.

POWER/ CHARGE lamp

GETTING STARTED

Wind once

3 Close the core ﬁlter until it clicks shut.

NOTES:

● Take care not to damage the cable.

● When connecting a cable, attach the end with the

core ﬁlter to the camcorder.

Power switch

AC Adapter

To AC outlet

1 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”. 2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing

downward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 1.

3 Slide down the battery pack until it locks in

place 2.

4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder. 5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The

POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.

6 When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out,

charging is ﬁnished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

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GETTING STARTED

To detach the battery pack

Slide the battery pack upward while pressing PUSH BATT. to detach it.

Battery pack Charging time BN-VF707U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. BN-VF714U Approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. BN-VF733U Approx. 5 hrs. 40 min.

* Provided

NOTES:

● This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BNVF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.

● 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 POWER/ CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then try charging again.

● If a fully charged battery pack is attached to the unit, the POWER/CHARGE lamp does not blink to indicate that charging is not performed.

● 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.

● Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.

● Using the optional AA-VF7 Battery Charger, you can charge the BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery pack without the camcorder.

● After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record-Standby mode with the cassette inserted and no operation is performed (“PAUSE” indicator may not appear), the camcorder will automatically turn off its power supplied from the AC adapter. In this case, the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder.

Using The Battery Pack

Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.

Maximum continuous recording time

Battery pack

BN-VF707U* 1 hr. 30 min. 1 hr. 40 min. BN-VF714U 3 hrs. 3 hrs.25 min. BN-VF733U 7 hrs. 8 hrs.

* Provided

LCD monitor

Viewﬁnder on

NOTES:

● Recording time is reduced signiﬁcantly under the following conditions:

• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged

repeatedly.

• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.

• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

• The LED Light is used.

● Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.

TTENTION:

Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.

Data Battery System

You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time.

1) Make sure the battery is attached and the

Power Switch is set to “OFF”.

2) Open the LCD monitor fully.

3) Press DATA, and the battery status screen

appears.

● It is displayed for approx. 3 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly, and for approx. 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for several seconds.

● If “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press DATA several times, there may be a problem with your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Using AC Power

Perform step 4 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.

NOTE:

The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

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.

To resume the original function of the accurate battery power indication

If the battery power indication differs from the actual operating time, fully charge the battery, and then run it down. However this function may not turn back if the battery was used for a long period of time under extremely high/low temperature condition or charged too many times.

Operation Mode

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.

VIDEO/ MEMORY

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.

Lock Button

AUTO

POWER/ CHARGE lamp

Power Switch

GETTING STARTED

Power Switch Position

REC:

● Allows you to perform recording on the tape.

● Allows you to set various recording functions using the menus. ( pg. 32)

OFF:

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

PLAY:

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

● Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a PC.

● Allows you to set various playback functions using the Menus. ( pg. 31)

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position

VIDEO:

Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “ / ” ( pg. 34), still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card.

MEMORY:

● Allows you to record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card.

● When the Power Switch is set to “REC”, the currently selected image size appears.

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Auto/Manual Mode

Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to auto/ manual recording mode. When manual mode is selected, the indicator “M” appears on the LCD monitor.

Auto Mode :

You can record using no special effects or manual adjustments.

Manual Mode :

Manual recording is possible by setting various functions

AUTO

MANUAL

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GETTING STARTED

Power-Linked Operation

When the Power Switch is set to “REC”, you can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/ closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewﬁnder.

INFORMATION:

The following explanations in this manual supposes the use of LCD monitor in your operation. If you want to use the viewﬁnder, close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewﬁnder fully.

Language Settings

The language on the display can be changed. ( pg. 31, 34)

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 19) 3 Set the recording mode to “ 4 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 5 Press 3, 4, 2 or 1 to

select “DISPLAY”, and press SET. The DISPLAY Menu appears.

6 Press 3, 4, 2 or 1 to

select “LANGUAGE”, and press SET.

7 Press 3 or 4 to select

the desired language, and press SET or 2.

● Press 1 whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen.

8 Press MENU. The

Menu Screen closes.

”.( pg. 15)

DEMO

0001

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS

LANGUAGE

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. ( pg. 34, 35)

1 Perform steps 1 – 5 in “Language Settings”

on the left column.

2 Press 3, 4, 2 or 1 to select “CLOCK ADJ.”,

and press SET. The date display format is highlighted.

3 Press 3 or 4 to select the desired date

display format, then press SET or 2. Select from “MONTH.DATE.YEAR”, “DATE.MONTH.YEAR” or “YEAR.MONTH.DATE”.

4 Press 3 or 4 to select the time display

format, then press SET or 2. Select from “24h” or “12h”.

5 Set the year, month, date, hour and minute.

Press 3 or 4 to select the value, then press SET or 2. Repeat this step until you have input all the settings.

NOTE:

Press 1 to return to the previous setting.

6 Press MENU.The Menu

screen closes.

M NTH

CLOCK ADJ

DATE YEAR..

DEC70

62006

0:05

12h

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Grip Adjustment

1 Adjust the velcro strip.

● Before making the adjustment, remove any security tags that may be attached to the velcro.

2 Pass your right hand

through the loop and grasp the grip.

3 Adjust your thumb and

ﬁngers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button, Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference.

Viewﬁnder Adjustment

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and

locked. Pull out the viewﬁnder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability.

3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewﬁnder are clearly focused.

Example:

Diopter Adjustment Control

CAUTION:

When retracting the viewﬁnder, take care not to pinch your ﬁngers.

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display

BRIGHT

– 5

1 Set the Power Switch

to “REC” or “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor

fully. ( pg. 19)

● To adjust the brightness of

the viewﬁnder, pull out the viewﬁnder fully and set “PRIORITY” to “FINDER” ( pg. 31, 33).

3 Press MENU. The

Menu Screen appears. If you are in Playback mode, please proceed to Step 5.

4 Press 3, 4, 2 or 1 to select “DISPLAY”, and

press SET. The DISPLAY Menu appears.

5 Press 3, 4, 2 or 1 to select “BRIGHT”, and

press SET. The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control menu appears.

6 Press 3 or 4 until the appropriate brightness

is reached and press SET or 2.

7 Press MENU. The menu screen closes.

Tripod Mounting

To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw clockwise.

● Some tripods are not equipped with studs.

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GETTING STARTED

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

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

OPEN/EJECT

PUSH

Cassette holder cover

● 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.

Loading/Unloading A Memory Card

The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcoder at the time of purchase.

Card Cover ( )

Cassette holder

Make sure the window side is facing out.

1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction

of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.

● Do not touch internal components.

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

close the cassette holder.

● Be sure to press only the section labeled “PUSH” to close the cassette holder; touching other parts may cause your ﬁnger to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in injury or product damage.

● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover.

● When the battery pack’s charge is low, you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use AC power before continuing.

3 Close the cassette holder cover ﬁrmly until it

locks into place.

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.

NOTES:

● 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.

Erase protection tab

Memory card

Write/erase protection tab

Clipped edge

1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. 2 Open the card cover ( ). 3 To load a memory card, ﬁrmly insert it with

its clipped edge ﬁrst. To unload a memory card, push it once. After the memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it out.

● Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.

4 Close the card cover.

To protect valuable ﬁles (available only for SD Memory Card)

Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of “LOCK”. This prevents the memory card from being recorded over. To record on this memory card, slide the tab back to the position opposite to “LOCK” before loading it.

NOTES:

● Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory card, consult its manufacturer or dealer.

● Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to format the card. ( pg. 30)

TTENTION:

Do not insert or remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognize whether or not the card is installed.

Basic Recording

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:

● Power ( pg. 13)

● Loading A Cassette ( pg. 18)

VIDEO/MEMORY Zoom Lever

POWER/CHARGE Lamp

Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button

1 Remove the lens cap. ( pg. 12) 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 4 Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights and the

●

camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. “ PAUSE” is displayed.

● To record in LP (Long Play) mode,  pg. 32.

5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/

Stop Button. “ REC” appears on the display while recording is in progress.

6 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/

Stop Button again. The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

Approximate recording time

Tape

30 min. 30 min. 45 min. 60 min. 60 min. 90 min. 80 min. 80 min. 120 min.

NOTES:

● If the Record-Standby mode continues for

5 minutes and no operation is performed

“ PAUSE” indicator may not appear), the

( camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewﬁnder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.

Recording mode

SP LP

VIDEO RECORDING

● 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

 pg. 21).

A Tape” (

● To turn the melody sounds off,  pg. 33.

Tape Remaining Time

Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display. “– – – min” means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time. When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts blinking.

●

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.

LCD Monitor And Viewﬁnder

While using the LCD monitor:

Make sure the viewﬁnder is pushed back in. Pull on the end of the LCD monitor and open the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward).

While using the viewﬁnder:

Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out the viewﬁnder fully.

NOTES:

● The image will not appear simultaneously on the

LCD monitor and the viewﬁnder. When the viewﬁnder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened, you can select which one to use. Set “PRIORITY” to the desired mode in SYSTEM

 pg. 33)

Menu. (

● Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD

monitor or the viewﬁnder. However, this is not a malfunction. (

 pg. 47)

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VIDEO RECORDING

Zooming

Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magniﬁcation.

Zoom In

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.

Zoom Out

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

●

The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action.

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

NOTES:

● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming.

In this case, set the zoom while in RecordStandby, lock the focus by using the manual focus

 pg. 37), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

(

● Zooming is possible to a maximum of 800X, or it

can be switched to 32X magniﬁcation using the optical zoom. (

● Zoom magniﬁcation of over 32X is done through

Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom.

● During Digital zoom, the quality of image may

suffer.

● Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/

MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.

●

Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE MACRO” in FUNCTION Menu on page 32.

● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom

out ﬁrst. If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when “TELE MACRO” is set to “ON”. (

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

Digital zoom zone

32X (optical) zoom zone

Approximate zoom ratio

 pg. 33)

 pg. 32)

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).

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.

Display

Minutes Seconds Frames*

12:34:24

* Frames are not displayed during recording.

If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code continues from the last time code number. If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ( pg. 21) 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.

(30 frames = 1 second)

NOTES:

● The time code cannot be reset.

● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time

code indication does not move smoothly.

● The time code is displayed only when “TIME

CODE” is set to “ON”. (

 pg. 34)

Quick Review

Enables to check the end of the last recording.

1) Press QUICK REVIEW during the RecordingStandby mode.

2) Tape is rewound for about several seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in the Recording-Standby mode for the next shot.

●

Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal.

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search ( pg. 22) to ﬁnd the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode. (See the right column.)

2) Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start recording.

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Normal Playback

¡¡

peaker

VIDEO/ MEMORY

1 Load a cassette. ( pg. 18) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 To start playback, press 6. 5 To stop playback, press 7.

During Stop mode, press 1 to rewind, or ¡ to

●

fast-forward the tape.

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:

● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD

monitor, viewﬁnder or on a connected TV.

 pg. 23)

(

● 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”.

● When a cable is connected to the AV connector,

the sound is not heard from the speaker.

Still Playback

Pauses during video 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.

VOL. +/–

Lock Button

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VIDEO PLAYBACK

Shuttle Search

Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback.

1) During playback, press ¡ for forward search, or 1 for reverse search.

2) To resume normal playback, press 6.

●

During playback, press and hold ¡ or 1. The search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release the button, normal playback resumes.

● A slight mosaic effect appears on the display

during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.

TTENTION:

During Shuttle Search, parts of the picture may not be clearly visible, particularly on the left side of the screen.

Blank Search

Helps you ﬁnd where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption. ( pg. 20)

1 Load a cassette. ( pg. 18) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Press BLANK.

●

The “BLANK SEARCH” indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search, then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion.

● To cancel Blank Search, press 7 or BLANK.

NOTES:

● Before starting Blank Search, if the current

position is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in the reverse direction. If the current position is at a recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the forward direction.

● 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.

Connections To A TV Or VCR

To AV

connector

Audio/Video cable (provided)

VCR

1Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/

VCR has only A/V input connectors.)

2Red to AUDIO R IN* 3White to AUDIO L IN*

* Not required for watching still images only.

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1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as

shown in the illustration.

If using a VCR, go to step 3. If not, go to step 4.

3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input,

referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set

the TV to its VIDEO mode.

6 Start playback on the camcorder. ( pg. 21)

To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV

●

Date/Time Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF”.

 pg. 31, 35)

( Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication.

● Time Code

Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”.

 pg. 31, 35)

(

● Indications other than date/time and time code

Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.

 pg. 31, 35)

(

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack. (

 pg. 15)

● To monitor the picture and sound from the

camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card, set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “REC”, 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.

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VIDEO PLAYBACK

Playback Using The Remote Control

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. ( pg. 25)

Installing The Battery

The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025).

1 Pull out the battery

holder by pushing the lock tab.

2 Insert the battery in the

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

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

Beam Effective Area (indoor use)

When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The transmitted beam’s approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5 m (16 ft).

NOTE:

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

Buttons And Functions

Lock tab

Remote sensor

The following buttons are available only when the camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “PLAY”. 2PAUSE Button

●

Pauses the tape ( pg. 25)

Up Button ( pg. 25)

3SLOW Rewind Button ( pg. 25) 4REW Button

●

Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape

 pg. 22)

(

● Displays previous ﬁle in a memory card  pg. 27)

(

Left Button ( pg. 25)

5INSERT Button ( pg. 45) 6SHIFT Button ( pg. 25) 7DISPLAY Button ( pg. 23, 42) 8SLOW Forward Button ( pg. 25) 9PLAY Button

●

Starts Playback of a tape ( pg. 21)

● Starts Auto Playback of images in a memory

 pg. 27)

card (

!FF Button

●

Forward/Forward Shuttle Search on a tape

 pg. 22)

(

● Displays next ﬁle in a memory card ( pg. 27)

Right Button ( pg. 25)

"A. DUB Button ( pg. 45) #STOP Button

●

Stops the tape ( pg. 21)

● Stops Auto Playback ( pg. 27)

Down Button ( pg. 25)

$EFFECT Button ( pg. 25) %EFFECT ON/OFF Button ( pg. 25)

The following buttons are available when the camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “REC”. &Zoom (T/W) Buttons

Zoom in/out ( pg. 20, 25) (Also available with the Power Switch set to “PLAY”)

(START/STOP Button

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

)S.SHOT Button

Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder. (Also available with the Power Switch set to “PLAY”)

1Infrared beam transmitting window

Transmits the beam signal.

●

PAUSE or

Zoom (T/W)

SLOW ( )

PLAY

(Left)

SHIFT

(Up)

SLOW ( )

(Right)

STOP or

(Down)

Slow-Motion Playback

During normal video playback, press SLOW ( or ) more than approx. 2 seconds.

After approx. 10 minutes, normal playback

●

resumes.

● To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE

(PAUSE).

● To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (3).

NOTES:

● You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from

Still Playback by pressing SLOW ( or ) more than approx. 2 seconds.

● During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital

image processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.

● After SLOW ( or ) is pressed and held, the

still image may be displayed for a few seconds, followed by a blue screen for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction.

● During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be

disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable, especially with steady images. This is not a malfunction.

Frame-By-Frame Playback

During normal or still playback, press SLOW ( ) repeatedly for forward or SLOW () repeatedly for reverse. Each time SLOW ( or

) is pressed, the frame is played back.

Playback Zoom

Magniﬁes the recorded image up to 25X at any time during video playback and D.S.C. playback.

1) Press PLAY (3) to start video playback. Or perform normal playback of images.

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2) At the point you want to zoom in, press the Zoom Button (T).

●

To zoom out, press the Zoom Button (W).

3) You can move the image on the screen around to ﬁnd a particular portion of the picture. While holding down SHIFT, press (Left), (Right), (Up) and (Down).

●

To end zoom, press and hold W until magniﬁcation returns to normal. Or, press STOP

7) and then press PLAY (3) during video

( playback.

● To end zoom during D.S.C. playback, press PLAY

3).

(

NOTES:

● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still

playback.

● Due to digital image processing, the quality of the

image may suffer.

Playback Special Effects

Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image.

SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish

tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode ( pg. 36, “WIDE MODE”) for a classic look.

MONOTONE: Like classic black and white

ﬁlms, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode ( pg. 36, “WIDE MODE”), it enhances the “classic ﬁlm” effect.

CLASSIC: Gives recorded scenes a

strobe effect.

STROBE: Your recording looks like a

series of consecutive snapshots.

1) To start playback, press PLAY (3).

2) Press EFFECT. The

PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears.

3) Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the highlight bar to the desired effect.

●

The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears.

● To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT

ON/OFF. To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON/OFF again.

● To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2

above.

EFFECT ON/OFF

EFFECT

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D.S.C. RECORDING

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)

You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory card.

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:

● Power ( pg. 13)

● Loading a Memory Card ( pg. 18)

VIDEO/

MEMORY

1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 19) 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“MEMORY”.

4 Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

●

To change the Picture Quality,  pg. 31, 34.

5 Press SNAPSHOT. The

appears while the snapshot is being taken.

To delete unwanted still images, refer to “Deleting

●

( pg. 29)

Files”.

● When you do not want to hear the shutter sound,

set “MELODY” to “OFF”. (

NOTE:

If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power. To perform shooting again, push back and pull out the viewﬁnder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.

SNAPSHOT

Lock Button

Power Switch

“PHOTO

” indication

 pg. 31, 33)

“REC” and power

Approximate Number of Storable Images

●

The number increases or decreases depending on the Picture Quality/Image Size, etc.

Image Size/Picture

Quality 640 x 480/FINE 47 95 205 425 640 x 480/STANDARD 160 295 625 1285

Image Size/Picture

Quality

640 x 480/FINE 55 105 215 640 x 480/STANDARD 190 320 645

SD Memory Card

8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB

MultiMediaCard

8 MB 16 MB 32 MB

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Normal Playback Of Images

Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card. You can view the stored images, one at a time, much like ﬂipping through a photo album.

VIDEO/ MEMORY

1 Load a memory card. ( pg. 18) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“MEMORY”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

●

A stored image is displayed.

4 Press 1 to display the previous ﬁle. Press 2

to display the next ﬁle.

NOTE:

Images shot and stored on the card with another device with resolutions other than “640 x 480” will be displayed as thumbnails only. These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC.

Playback Zoom

Available only with the remote control. ( pg. 25)

Lock Button

Power Switch

Index Playback Of Files

You can view several different ﬁles stored in the memory card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular ﬁle you want.

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images”.

2 Press INDEX. The

Index Screen appears.

3 Press 4, 3, 1 or 2 to

move the frame to the desired ﬁle.

4 Press SET. The

selected ﬁle is displayed.

Selected ﬁle

8 9

Index number

Removing On-Screen Display

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images”.

2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press 4, 3, 1 or 2 to select “ON SCREEN”,

and press SET. The ON SCREEN Menu appears.

4 Press 4 or 3 to select “OFF”, and press SET

2, then press MENU. The operation mode

indicator, folder/ﬁle number and battery remaining power indicator disappear.

●

To display the indicators again, select “ON”.

Folder/ﬁle number

ON SCREEN

Auto Playback Of Images

You can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically.

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images”.

2 Press 6 to start Auto Playback.

If you press 1 during Auto Playback, ﬁles are

●

displayed in descending order.

● If you press 2 during Auto Playback, ﬁles are

displayed in ascending order.

3 To end Auto Playback, press 7.

Operation mode indicator

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.

Resetting The File Name

By resetting the ﬁle name, a new folder will be made. The new ﬁles you are going to make will be stored in the new folder. It is convenient to separate the new ﬁles from previously made ﬁles.

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images”. ( pg. 27)

2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press 4, 3, 1 or 2 to select “NO. RESET”,

and press SET. The NO. RESET screen appears.

4 Press 4 or 3 to select “EXECUTE”, and

press SET. The new folder (such as “101JVCGR”) will be made and the ﬁle name of the next shot starts from DVC00001.

NOTE:

If the ﬁle name reaches DVC09999, a new folder (such as “101JVCGR”) will be made and the ﬁle name will start again from DVC00001.

Protecting Files

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of ﬁles.

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images”. ( pg. 27)

2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press 4, 3, 1 or 2 to select “PROTECT”, and

press SET. The PROTECT Menu appears. To protect the currently displayed ﬁle

4 Press 4 or 3 to select

“CURRENT”, and press SET or

2. The PROTECT

screen appears.

5 Press 1 or 2 to select

the desired ﬁle.

6 Press 4 or 3 to select

“EXECUTE”, and press SET.

●

To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.

● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for

all ﬁles you want to protect.

To protect all ﬁles stored in the memory card

4 Press 4 or 3 to select “PROT.ALL”, and press

SET or

2. The PROTECT screen appears.

5 Press 4 or 3 to select “EXECUTE”, and

press SET.

●

To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.

NOTES:

● If the “ ” mark appears, the currently displayed

ﬁle is protected.

● When the memory card is initialized or corrupted,

even protected ﬁles are deleted. If you do not want to lose important ﬁles, transfer them to a PC and save them.

To Remove Protection

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 3 in “Protecting Files”.

To remove protection from the currently displayed ﬁle

4 Press 4 or 3 to select “CURRENT”, and

press SET or

2. The PROTECT screen appears.

5 Press 1 or 2 to select the desired ﬁle. 6 Press 4 or 3 to select “EXECUTE”, and

press SET.

●

To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all ﬁles you want to

remove protection.

To remove protection from all ﬁles stored in the memory card

4 Press 4 or 3 to select “CANC.ALL”, and

press SET or

2. The PROTECT screen appears.

5 Press 4 or 3 to select “EXECUTE”, and

press SET.

●

To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.

EN 29

Deleting Files

Previously stored ﬁles can be deleted either one at a time or all at once.

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images”

( pg. 27).

2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press 4, 3, 1 or 2 to select “DELETE”, and

press SET. The Menu appears. To delete the currently displayed ﬁle

4 Press 4 or 3 to select

“CURRENT”, and press SET or

2. The DELETE

screen appears.

5 Press 1 or 2 to select

the desired ﬁle.

6 Press 4 or 3 to select

“EXECUTE”, and press SET.

●

To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for

all ﬁles you want to delete.

NOTE:

If the “ ” mark appears, the selected ﬁle is protected and cannot be deleted.

To delete all ﬁles stored in the memory card

4 Press 4 or 3 to select “ALL”, and press SET

2. The DELETE screen appears.

5 Press 4 or 3 to select “EXECUTE”, and

press SET.

To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

●

NOTES:

● Protected ﬁles ( pg. 28) cannot be deleted. To

delete them, remove protection ﬁrst.

● Once ﬁles are deleted, they cannot be restored.

Check ﬁles before deleting.

CAUTION:

Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If the memory card becomes corrupted, initialize it.

 pg. 30)

(

Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)

This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing. You can select one of the 2 print information settings for images stored in the memory card: “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)” or “To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints”.

NOTE:

If you load a memory card already set as shown below in a printer compatible with DPOF, it will make prints of the selected still images automatically.

To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images”. ( pg. 27)

2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press 4, 3, 1 or 2 to

select “DPOF”, and press SET. The DPOF Menu appears.

4 Press 4 or 3 to select

“ALL 1”, and press SET or

2. The DPOF screen

appears.

5 Press 4 or 3 to select

“EXECUTE”, and press SET. The normal playback screen appears.

●

To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.

To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “To Print All Still

Images (One Print For Each)”. ( pg. 29)

2 Press 4 or 3 to select

“CURRENT”, and press SET or

2. The DPOF

screen appears.

3 Press 1 or 2 to select

the desired ﬁle.

4 Press 4 or 3 to select the number indication

(00), and press SET.

5 Select the number of

prints by pressing increase the number, or to decrease the number, and press SET.

●

Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the desired number of prints.

● The number of prints can be set up to 15.

● To correct the number of prints, select the image

again and change the number.

3 to

6 Press 4 or 3 to select

“RETURN”, and press SET. The “SAVE?” appears.

●

If you did not change any settings in step 3 through 5, the DPOF Menu reappears.

7 Press 4 or 3 to select “EXECUTE” to save

the setting you have just made, and press SET.

To cancel selection, select “CANCEL”.

●

To Reset The Number Of Prints

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “To Print All Still

Images (One Print For Each)”. ( pg. 29)

2 Press 4 or 3 to select “RESET”, and press

SET. The DPOF screen appears.

3 Press 4 or 3 to select “EXECUTE”, and

press SET. The normal playback screen appears.

●

To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

● The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still

images.

CAUTION:

While performing the above, never disconnect power, as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted.

Initializing A Memory Card

You can initialize a memory card any time. After initializing, all ﬁles and data stored in the memory card, including those which have been protected, are cleared.

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“MEMORY”.

2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 4 Press 4, 3, 1 or 2 to

select “FORMAT”, and press SET. The FORMAT screen appears.

5 Press 4 or 3 to select

“EXECUTE”, and press SET. The memory card is initialized.

●

When initialization is ﬁnished, “NO IMAGES STORED” appears.

● To cancel initialization, select “RETURN”.

CAUTION:

Do not perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during initialization. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialization. If the memory card becomes corrupted, initialize it.

Changing The Menu Settings

REC MODE

Selected menu icon

“3” indicator

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simpliﬁes many of the more detailed camcorder settings. ( pg. 31 – 35)

VIDEO/ MEMORY

1 For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:

●

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO” or “MEMORY”.

● Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

● Set the recording mode to “

For Video Playback Menu:

Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

●

● Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

● For D.S.C. Playback Menu, refer to “D.S.C.

PLAYBACK” (

2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 19) 3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 4 Press 4, 3, 1 or 2 to select the desired

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

Screen for Video and D.S.C. Recording Menu

FUNCTION

5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the

selected function.

NOTES:

● You cannot enter Menu Screen during recording.

● Certain functions cannot be set in the Video or

D.S.C. Recording Menus. These icons will be displayed in grey/white.

 pg. 27).

Lock Button

Power Switch

”. ( pg. 15)

Screen for Video Playback Menu

REC MODE

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

EN 31

Video Recording and D.S.C. Recording Menus

FUNCTION ( pg. 32)

SETTING ( pg. 32) SYSTEM ( pg. 33) DISPLAY ( pg. 34) DSC ( pg. 34)

4, 3, 1 or 2 to

1) Press select the desired selection and press SET.

●

Example: WIPE/FADER Menu

2) Press 3 or 4 to select the desired parameter and press SET or 2. Selection is complete.

●

The “3” indicator shows the setting that is currently saved inside the camcorder’s memory.

● Press 1 whenever you want to cancel or return to

the previous Menu Screen.

3) Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.

NOTE:

Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus.

Selected menu icon

WIPE/FADER

Video Playback Menu

REC MODE ( pg. 35) SOUND MODE ( pg. 35) NARRATION ( pg. 35) BRIGHT ( pg. 35) DATE/TIME ( pg. 35) ON SCREEN ( pg. 35)

TIME CODE ( pg. 35)

Example: REC MODE Menu

1) Press 3 or 4 to select the desired parameter and press SET or 2. Selection is complete.

●

Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus.

● The “3” indicator shows

the setting that is currently saved inside the camcorder’s memory.

● Press 1 whenever you

want to cancel or return to the previous Menu Screen.

2) Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.

ADVANCED FEATURES

32 EN

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

Recording Menus

FUNCTION

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

[ ] = Factory-preset

WIPE/FADER

( pg. 40), “Wipe or Fader Effects”

EFFECT

( pg. 41), “Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects”

PROGRAM AE

( pg. 41), “Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects”

SHUTTER

( pg. 41), “Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects”

EXPOSURE

( pg. 38), “Exposure Control”

W. BALANCE

( pg. 39), “White Balance Adjustment”

TELE MACRO

[OFF]: Disables the function. ON: When the distance to the subject is less

than 1 m (3.3 ft), set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”. You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 40 cm (1.4 ft).

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

SETTING

The following settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to “REC”.

[ ] = Factory-preset

REC MODE

[SP]*: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5

times the recording time. * SP indicator does not appear on the screen.

NOTES:

● Audio Dubbing ( pg. 45) and Insert Editing  pg. 45) are possible on tapes recorded in the

( SP mode.

● If the recording mode is switched, the playback

picture will be blurred at the switching point.

● It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP

mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.

● During playback of a tape recorded on another

camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.

SOUND MODE

[12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo

sound on four separate channels, and is recommended for use when performing Audio Dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models) 16BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models)

DIS*

OFF: Disables the function. [ON ]: To compensate for unstable images

caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magniﬁcation.

NOTES:

● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand

shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting condition.

● The “” indicator blinks or goes out if the

Stabilizer cannot be used.

● Switch off this mode when recording with the

camcorder on a tripod.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

is set to “VIDEO”.

SNAP/SLOW*

[SNAP]: Snapshot mode SLOW : Live Slow mode

For details on the procedure, refer to “Live Slow” ( pg. 36) and “Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape)” ( pg. 37).

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

is set to “VIDEO”.

ZOOM*

[32X]: When set to “32X” while using digital

zoom, the zoom magniﬁcation will reset to 32X since digital zoom will be disengaged. 64X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 32X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 64X digital magniﬁcation. 800X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 32X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 800X digital magniﬁcation.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

is set to “VIDEO”.

GAIN UP

OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no

picture brightness adjustment. [AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright. AUTO : The shutter speed is automatically adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “” is displayed.

WIND CUT

[OFF]: Disengages the function. ON : Helps cut down on noise created by

wind. The “” indicator appears. The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

EN 33

SYSTEM

The “ SYSTEM” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “REC” are also applied when the Power Switch is set to “PLAY”.

[ ] = Factory-preset

MELODY

OFF: Even though not heard while shooting,

shutter sound is recorded on the tape. [ON]: A melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter sound effect. ( pg. 26, 37)

CAM RESET

[RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to the

factory-preset. EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factorypreset.

PRIORITY

[LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD

monitor when the viewﬁnder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened. FINDER: The image is displayed in the viewﬁnder when the viewﬁnder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened.

REMOTE

OFF: Disables the remote control operations. [ON]: Enables the remote control operations.

ADVANCED FEATURES

34 EN

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

DISPLAY

● The following menu settings can be changed only

when the Power Switch is set to “REC”.

● The DISPLAY settings except “BRIGHT” and

“LANGUAGE” are effective only for shooting.

[ ] = Factory-preset

BRIGHT

 pg. 17, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”

CLOCK ADJ.

 pg. 16, “Date/Time Settings”

LANGUAGE

/ / / [ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS /

ESPAÑOL / PORTUGUÊS The language setting can be changed. ( pg. 16)

DATE/TIME

[OFF]: The date/time does not appear. ON: The date/time is always displayed.

●

The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote

 pg. 23, 42)

control. (

ON SCREEN

LCD: Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the

date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen. [LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV.

TIME CODE

[OFF]: Time code is not displayed. ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder

and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during recording.

( pg. 20)

DEMO MODE

OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take

place. [ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as Wipe/Fader and 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 “REC”.

● Performing any operation during the

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

NOTES:

● If a cassette is in the camcorder, the

demonstration cannot be turned on.

● “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the

camcorder power is turned off.

DSC

[ ] = Factory-preset

QUALITY

[FINE] / STANDARD

The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available: FINE ( ) and STANDARD ( ) (in order of quality).

NOTE:

The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used. (

REC SELECT

[ (TAPE)]: When Snapshot recording is

performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded only onto the tape.

/ (TAPE/CARD): When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch set to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card (640 x 480 pixels).

 pg. 26)

Playback Menus

[ ] = Factory-preset SOUND MODE and NARRATION

During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on page 31, select “SOUND MODE” or “NARRATION” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter.

The setting below are effective only for video playback except “BRIGHT” and “REC MODE”. The parameters (except “OFF” in ON SCREEN, SOUND MODE and NARRATION settings) are the same as in the description on page 32, 34.

REC MODE [SP]* / LP

Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. It is recommended you use “REC MODE” in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing. ( pg. 42, 43) *SP indicator does not appear on the screen.

SOUND MODE

[STEREO ]: Sound is output on both “L” and

“R” channels in stereo.

SOUND L : Sound from the “L” channel is output. SOUND R : Sound from the “R” channel is output.

NARRATION

[OFF]: Original sound is output on both “L” and

“R” channels in stereo.

ON: Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo. ( pg. 45) MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both “L” and “R” channels.

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

BRIGHT

 pg. 17, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”

DATE/TIME

[OFF]: The DATE/TIME does not appear. ON: The DATE/TIME is always displayed.

ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV

When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display disappears.

TIME CODE [OFF] / ON

 pg. 20, “Time Code”

EN 35

ADVANCED FEATURES

36 EN

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

LED Light

LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or D.S.C. shooting.

1 Press LIGHT repeatedly to

change the setting.

OFF: Turns off the light. ON: The light is on always. ( appears.) AUTO: The light turns on automatically when

dark. ( appears.)

LED Light

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

start video recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a still image.

NOTES:

●

Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to eyes.

● If the light does not reach the subject when the

LED Light setting is “ON”, the Night-Alive function will be activated, and makes it possible to shoot the subject brighter.

● There is a difference in the brightness of the

images shot between the center area which is illuminated by the LED Light and the surrounding areas (which will be darker).

● Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter

speed when the LED Light setting is “ON”, they will appear slightly blurred.

Live Slow

This feature is useful for recording or playing back precious or hard-to-see moments at a slow speed. Sound is recorded and played back in real time.

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 2 Set the recording mode to “ 3 Set “SNAP/SLOW” to “SLOW”.

( pg. 31, 33) The Live Slow indicator “” appears.

4 Press SNAPSHOT (SLOW) during recording

or playback.

● The moving pictures are divided into four frames. They are recorded or played back for

1.5 seconds, and then normal recording or playback resumes.

● This feature is effective when the recording mode selection is set to both “A” or “

NOTE:

Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

”. ( pg. 15)

”.

Wide Mode

This camcorder allows you to choose the type of image output format for video recording.

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”. 2 Press 16:9 button repeatedly to choose your

selection.

4 : 3

[4:3]: Records with no change in the screen

ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio. When using this mode on a TV with a normal screen ratio, refer to your TV’s instruction manual. 16:9: For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to ﬁt the screen without distortion. The “16:9” indicator 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. [ ] = Factory-preset

NOTE:

Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

16 : 9

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.

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”. 2 Set the recording mode to “

”. ( pg. 15)

3 Press NIGHT so that the Night-Alive indicator

“” appears.

●

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity.

● “” appears beside “” while the shutter speed

is being automatically adjusted.

To deactivate Night-Alive

Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Alive indicator disappears.

NOTES:

● During Night-Alive, “GAIN UP” or “DIS” in

SETTING Menu activated.

● Night-Alive cannot be activated simultaneously

with “SNOW” or “SPORTS” of “PROGRAM AE”, or all modes of “SHUTTER”. (

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

camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended.

( pg. 32, 33) cannot be

 pg. 41).

Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape)

This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 2 Set the Power Switch to “REC”. 3 Set the recording mode to “ 4 Set “SNAP/SLOW” to “SNAP”. ( pg. 31, 33) 5 Press SNAPSHOT.

There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.

●

● The

“PHOTO

will be recorded for approx. 5 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

● You can perform Snapshot also during recording.

A still image will be recorded for approx. 5 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.

● Snapshot is effective when the recording mode

selection is set to both Snapshot mode cannot be used when the 16:9

●

Wide mode (16:9 indicator) is selected.

” indication appears and a still image

“A” or “M”.

”. ( pg. 15)

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

EN 37

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second)

●

The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC SELECT” is set to “ / ”. (

 pg. 34)

Manual Focus

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 obtained depending on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode.

1 Set the Power Switch

to “REC”.

2 Set the recording mode

to “

”. ( pg. 15)

3 Press FOCUS. The

manual focus indicator appears.

4 Press 1 or 2 to focus

on a subject.

When the focus level cannot be adjusted any

●

further or closer, “” or “” will blink.

5 Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.

To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice.

Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below.

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, onecolor wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

● When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD

monitor or the viewﬁnder.*

● When the scene contains minute patterns or

identical patterns that are regularly repeated.

● When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light

reﬂecting off the surface of a body of water.

● When shooting a scene with a high-contrast

background.

* The following low-contrast warnings appear

blinking: , , and .

Manual focus

indicator

ADVANCED FEATURES

38 EN

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

Exposure Control

Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations:

●

When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright.

● When shooting on a reﬂective natural background

such as at the beach or when skiing.

● When the background is overly dark or the subject

is bright.

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”. 2 Set the recording mode to “ 3 Set “EXPOSURE” to “MANUAL” in

FUNCTION Menu. ( pg. 31)

●

The exposure control menu appears.

4 To brighten the image, press 3. To darken the

image, press 4. (maximum ±6)

●

+3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight compensation. (

● –3 exposure has the same effect as when

“PROGRAM AE” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”.

 pg. 41)

(

Operation Mode Video Memory

Exposure Level ±0

 pg. 39)

5 Press SET or 2. Exposure adjustment is

complete.

To return to automatic exposure control

Select “AUTO” in step 3.

NOTES:

● You cannot use the manual exposure control at

the same time when “PROGRAM AE” is set to “SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” (

backlight compensation.

● If the adjustment does not cause any visible

change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”. (

 pg. 31, 33)

”. ( pg. 15)

±0EV ±0.3EV

±1

±0.7EV

±2

±1.0EV

±3

±1.3EV

±4

±1.7EV

±5

±2.0EV

±6

 pg. 41), or with the

Iris Lock

Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light. Use this function in the following situations:

●

When shooting a moving subject.

● When the distance to the subject changes (so its

size in the LCD monitor or the viewﬁnder changes), such as when the subject is backing away.

● When shooting on a reﬂective natural background

such as at the beach or when skiing.

● When shooting objects under a spotlight.

● When zooming.

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”. 2 Set the recording mode to “ 3 Set “EXPOSURE” to “MANUAL” in

FUNCTION Menu. ( pg. 31)

●

The exposure control menu appears.

4 Adjust zoom so that the subject ﬁlls the LCD

monitor or the viewﬁnder, then press and hold SET or 2 for over 2 seconds. The “” indication appears.

5 Press SET or 2. The iris is locked. 6 Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes. The

“” indicator appears.

To return to automatic iris control

Select “AUTO” in step 3.

●

The exposure control indicator and “” disappear.

To lock the exposure control and the iris

After step 3, adjust the exposure by pressing 3 or 4. Then lock the iris in steps 4 – 6. For automatic locking, select “AUTO” in step 3. The exposure control and the iris become automatic.

”. ( pg. 15)

Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly. With simple operation, backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure.

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”. 2 Press BACKLIGHT so that the Backlight

Compensation indicator “” appears.

To cancel Backlight Compensation

Press BACKLIGHT twice so that the “” indicator disappears.

NOTE:

Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white.

Spot Exposure Control

Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation. You can select one of the three metering areas on the LCD monitor/viewﬁnder.

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”. 2 Set the recording mode to “ 3 Press BACKLIGHT twice so that the Spot

Exposure Control indicator “” appears.

● A spot metering area frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor/viewﬁnder.

4 Press 2 or 1 to select the desired spot

metering area frame.

5 Press SET.

● Spot Exposure Control is engaged.

● Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of

the selected area most appropriate.

To lock the iris

After step 4, press and hold SET over 2 seconds. The “” indication appears and the iris is locked.

To cancel Spot Exposure Control

Press BACKLIGHT once so that the “” indicator disappears.

”. ( pg. 15)

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

EN 39

NOTES:

● You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the

same time with following functions.

• “16:9” in “WIDE MODE” (

• “STROBE” in EFFECT (

• Digital Zoom (

● Depending on the shooting location and condition,

optimum result may not be attained.

 pg. 20)

 pg. 36)

 pg. 41)

White Balance Adjustment

The white balance refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color/ tint reproduction.

To change the setting

Set “W. BALANCE” to the desired mode. ( pg. 31)

●

The selected mode indicator except “AUTO” appears.

[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically.

MWB: Adjust the white balance manually

when shooting under various types of lighting. ( “Manual White Balance Adjustment”, pg. 40)

FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day. CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.

[ ] = Factory-preset To return to automatic white balance

Set “W. BALANCE” to “AUTO”. ( pg. 31)

ADVANCED FEATURES

40 EN

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

Manual White Balance Adjustment

Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.

1 Set the Power Switch

to “REC”.

2 Set the recording mode to “ 3 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of

the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper ﬁlls the screen.

4 Select “MWB” in “ W. BALANCE” menu

( pg. 31), then press and hold SET or 2 until

begins blinking.

●

When the setting is completed, stops blinking.

5 Press SET or 2 to engage the setting. 6 Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes and

the Manual White Balance indicator is displayed.

NOTES:

● In step 3, it may be difﬁcult to focus on the white

paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually.

 pg. 37)

(

● A subject can be shot under various types of

lighting conditions indoors (natural, ﬂuorescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural result.

● Once you adjust white balance manually, the

setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed.

White paper

”. ( pg. 15)

Wipe Or Fader Effects

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next.

Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped.

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 2 Set the Power Switch to “REC”. 3 Set the recording mode to “ 4 Set “” in FUNCTION Menu. ( pg. 31)

●

The WIPE/FADER menu disappears and the effect is reserved.

● The selected effect indicator appears.

5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

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

To deactivate the selected effect

Select “OFF” in step 4. The effect indicator disappears.

NOTE:

You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button.

WIPE/FADER

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) WHITE : Fade in or out with a white screen. BLACK : Fade in or out with a black screen. SLIDE : Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out

from left to right. SCROLL : The scene wipes in from the

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

”. ( pg. 15)

Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”. 2 Set the recording mode to “ 3 Set “EFFECT”, “PROGRAM AE” or

“SHUTTER” in FUNCTION Menu. ( pg. 31)

●

The EFFECT, PROGRAM AE or SHUTTER menu disappears and the selected effect is activated.

● The selected effect indicator appears.

To deactivate the selected effect

Select “OFF” in step 3. The effect indicator disappears.

NOTES:

● Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects can be

changed during Record-Standby.

● Some modes of Program AE and Shutter Effects

cannot be used during Night-Alive.

● When a subject is too bright or reﬂective, a

vertical streak may appear (smear phenomenon). Smear phenomenon tends to occur when “SPORTS” or any mode of “SHUTTER 1/500 – 1/4000” is selected.

EFFECT

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) SEPIA : Recorded scenes have a brownish

tint like old photos. MONOTONE : Like classic black and white

ﬁlms, your footage is shot in B/W. CLASSIC* : Gives recorded scenes a strobe

effect. STROBE* : Your recording looks like a series

of consecutive snapshots.

* Not available for still image recording.

”. ( pg. 15)

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

EN 41

PROGRAM AE

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) SPORTS

(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000):

This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions.

SNOW : Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.

SPOTLIGHT : Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.

TWILIGHT : Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance ( pg. 39) is automatically set to “”, but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to inﬁnity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.

SHUTTER

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)

SHUTTER 1/60: The shutter speed is ﬁxed

at 1/60th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower.

SHUTTER 1/100: The shutter speed is

ﬁxed at 1/100th of a second. The ﬂickering that occurs when shooting under a ﬂuorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced.

SHUTTER 1/500/SHUTTER 1/4000: These settings allow fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback by ﬁxing shutter speed variables. Use these settings when an automatic adjustment does not work well, using SPORTS mode. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions.

ADVANCED FEATURES

42 EN

EDITING

Dubbing To A VCR

To AV

connector

Audio/Video cable (provided)

VCR

1Yellow to VIDEO IN 2Red to AUDIO R IN 3White to AUDIO L IN

To use this camcorder as a player

1 Following the illustrations, connect the

camcorder and the VCR’s input connectors.

2 Start playback on the camcorder. ( pg. 21) 3 At the point you want to start dubbing, start

recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR’s instruction manual.)

4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR,

then stop playback on the camcorder.

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack. (

 pg. 15)

● To choose whether or not the following displays

appear on the connected TV

• Date/time Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF”.

 pg. 31, 35) Or, press DISPLAY on the

(

remote control to turn on/off the date indication.

• Time code Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”.

 pg. 31, 35)

(

• Indications other than date/time and time code Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/

TV”. ( pg. 31, 35)

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)

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

To DV IN/OUT

Core ﬁlter

Video unit equipped with DV connector

To use this camcorder as a player

1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit

equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.

3 Start playback on the camcorder. ( pg. 21) 4 At the point you want to start dubbing, start

recording on the video unit. (Refer to the video unit’s instruction manual.)

5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video

unit, then stop playback on this camcorder.

DV cable (optional)

To DV IN/OUT

EDITING

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack. (

 pg. 15)

● 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. 25) or “Playback

Special Effects” ( SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN/OUT connector.

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

optional JVC VC-VDV204U or VC-VDV206U DV cable.

To use this camcorder as a recorder

 pg. 25) is attempted or

EN 43

1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit

equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.

3 Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”. 4 Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. ( pg. 35) 5 Start playback on the player. 6 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

engage the Record-Pause mode.

• The “” indication appears on the

DV IN

screen.

7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press

the Recording Start/Stop Button to start dubbing. The indication rotates.

8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again

to stop dubbing. The indication stops rotating.

9 Press 7 to return to the normal playback

mode.

NOTE:

Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current “SOUND MODE” setting. (

 pg. 32)

ADVANCED FEATURES

44 EN

EDITING

Connection To A Personal Computer

[A] Using USB cable

To USB

Core ﬁlter

USB cable (provided)

To USB connector

When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable, make sure to follow the procedure below. Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camcorder and/or the PC.

●

Connect the DV cable ﬁrst to the PC, and then to the camcorder.

● Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly

according to the shape of the DV connector.

[B] Using DV cable

To DV IN/OUT

Core ﬁlter

DV cable (optional)

Core ﬁlter

To DV connector

PC with DV connector

[A] Using USB cable

It is possible to transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC.

[B] Using DV cable

It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the provided software, software equipped with the PC or commercially available software. If you are using a Windows

Windows

Messenger to conduct video conferences over the Internet, using a camcorder. For details, refer to the help for the

Windows

Messenger.

NOTES:

● Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB

CONNECTION GUIDE” for the bundled software and drivers.

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack. (

 pg. 15)

● Never connect the USB cable and the DV

cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.

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

optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC.

● If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB

cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode.

● The date/time information cannot be captured into

the PC.

● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and

Software.

● The still images can also be transferred to a PC

with a DV connector-equipped capture board.

● The system may not work properly depending on

the PC or capture board you are using.

“USB” and/or “ ” appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a ﬁle to the PC.

NEVER disconnect the USB cable while “ ” is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage.

XP, you can use

EDITING

EN 45

Audio Dubbing

The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes. ( pg. 32)

●

Use the provided remote control.

Speaker

START/ STOP

PAUSE

REW

INSERT

1 Play back the tape to locate the point where

editing will start, then press PAUSE (8).

2 While holding A. DUB ( ) on the remote

control, press PAUSE (8). The “8 ” indicator appears.

3 Press PLAY (3), then begin “narrating”.

Speak into the microphone.

●

To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (8).

4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (8),

then STOP (7).

To hear the dubbed sound during playback

Set “NARRATION” to “ON” or “MIX”. ( pg. 31, 35)

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.

Stereo Microphone

PLAY STOP

A.DUB

Insert Editing

You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and out points. The original audio remains unchanged.

●

Use the provided remote control.

NOTES:

● Before performing the following steps, make sure

that “TIME CODE” for DISPLAY in both Recording and Playback Menus is set to “ON”.

 pg. 31, 34, 35)

(

● Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in

the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.

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

and press PAUSE (8). Conﬁrm the time code at this point. ( pg. 20)

2 Press REW (1) until the Edit-In point is

located, then press PAUSE (8).

3 Press and hold INSERT ( ) on the remote

control, then press PAUSE (8). The “8 ” indicator and the Time Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters Insert-Pause mode.

4 Press START/STOP to begin editing.

●

Conﬁrm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1.

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

again to resume editing.

5 To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP,

then STOP (7) on the remote control.

NOTES:

● Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects  pg. 41) can be used to spice up the scenes

( being edited during Insert Editing.

● During Insert Editing, the date and time

information changes.

● If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space

on the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas.

● During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to

scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert Editing stops. (

 pg. 49)

ADVANCED FEATURES

46 EN

TROUBLESHOOTING

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.

Power

No power is supplied.

● The power is not connected properly. ➜Connect the AC Adapter securely. ( pg. 14)

● The battery pack is not attached ﬁrmly.

➜Detach the battery pack once again and re-attach

it ﬁrmly. ( pg. 14)

● The battery is dead. ➜Replace the dead battery with a fully charged

one. ( pg. 14)

Video and D.S.C. Recording

Recording cannot be performed.

● The tape’s erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.

➜Set the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC”.

( pg. 18)

● “TAPE END” appears.

➜Replace with new cassette. ( pg. 18)

● The cassette holder cover is open.

➜Close the cassette holder cover.

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

● This is not a malfunction.

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

● This is not a malfunction.

During recording, the date/ time does not appear.

● “DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”. ➜Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”. ( pg. 31, 34)

The LCD monitor or viewﬁnder indications blink.

● Effects and “DIS” functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time.

➜Re-read the sections covering Effects and “DIS”.

( pg. 31, 32, 41)

Digital Zoom does not work.

● 32X optical zoom is selected.

➜Set “ZOOM” to “64X” or “800X”. ( pg. 33)

● The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to

“MEMORY”.

➜Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

Video and D.S.C. Playback

The tape is moving, but there is no picture.

● Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to its VIDEO mode.

➜Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for

video playback. ( pg. 23)

● The cassette holder cover is open.

➜Close the cassette holder cover. ( pg. 18)

Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.

➜Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning

cassette. ( pg. 52)

Advanced features

The focus does not adjust automatically.

● Focus is set to the Manual mode.

➜Set Focus to the Auto mode. ( pg. 37)

● The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

➜Clean the lens and check the focus again.

( pg. 50)

Snapshot mode cannot be used.

● The Wide (16:9) mode (16:9 indicator) is selected.

➜Disengage the 16:9 (16:9 indicator) Wide mode.

( pg. 36)

The color of Snapshot looks strange.

● The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject.

➜Find a white subject and compose your shot so

that it also appears in the frame. ( pg. 37, 40)

The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.

● Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.

➜Press BACKLIGHT. ( pg. 39)

The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.

● The subject is too bright.

➜Set “” to “SPOTLIGHT”. ( pg. 41)

White Balance cannot be activated.

● The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated.

➜Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone

(MONOTONE) mode before setting White Balance. ( pg. 41)

The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow.

● When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO”.

➜If you want the lighting to look more natural, set

“GAIN UP” to “AGC” or “OFF”. ( pg. 31, 33)

USER MAINTENANCE

Cleaning The Camcorder

Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC Adapter.

To clean the exterior

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.

To clean the LCD monitor

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.

To clean the lens

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

To clean the viewﬁnder lens

Remove dust from the viewﬁnder using a blower brush.

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.

● To clean the viewﬁnder, please consult your

nearest JVC dealer.

AC Adapter

When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA

The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER

In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Plug adapter

Battery Packs

The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions:

● To avoid hazards

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

transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.

...do not modify or disassemble. ...do not expose the battery to temperatures

exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the battery to overheat, explode or catch ﬁre.

...use only speciﬁed chargers.

To prevent damage and prolong service

●

life

...do not subject to unnecessary shock. ...charge in an environment where temperatures

are within the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical reaction type battery — cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging.

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

high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life.

...fully charge and then fully discharge the battery

every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time.

Terminals

CAUTIONS

... remove from charger or powered unit when not in

use, as some machines use current even when switched off.

EN 51

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 reattach it to the camcorder.

NOTES:

● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use.

Temperature Range Speciﬁcations

Charging: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Operation: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage: –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)

● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

● Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions:

● During use

...make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark. ...be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes

automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals.

...make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

...do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly

without allowing the tape to run at all. This slackens the tape and can result in damage.

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

the tape to ﬁngerprints and dust.

Store cassettes

●

...away from heaters or other heat sources. ...out of direct sunlight. ...where they won’t be subject to unnecessary

shock or vibration.

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

ﬁelds (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets).

...vertically, in their original cases.

REFERENCES

52 EN

CAUTIONS

Memory Cards

To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions:

● During use

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

MultiMediaCard mark.

...make sure the memory card is positioned

properly when inserting.

While the memory card is being accessed

●

(during recording, playback, deletion, initialization, etc.)

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

the camcorder.

Store memory cards

●

...away from heaters or other heat sources. ...out of direct sunlight. ...where they won’t be subject to unnecessary

shock or vibration.

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

ﬁelds (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets).

LCD Monitor

● To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO

NOT

...push it strongly or apply any shocks. ...place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the

bottom.

To prolong service life

●

...avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

Be aware of the following phenomena for

●

LCD monitor use. These are not malfunctions

...While using the camcorder, the surface around

the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up.

...If you leave power on for a long time, the surface

around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

Main Unit

● For safety, DO NOT

...open the camcorder’s chassis. ...disassemble or modify the unit. ...short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use.

...allow inﬂammables, water or metallic objects to

enter the unit.

...remove the battery pack or disconnect the power

supply while the power is on.

...leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

Avoid using the unit

●

...in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. ...in places subject to soot or steam such as near a

cooking stove.

...in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

...near a television set. ...near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric ﬁelds (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).

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

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

DO NOT leave the unit

●

...in places of over 50°C (122°F). ...in places where humidity is extremely low (below

35%) or extremely high (above 80%). ...in direct sunlight. ...in a closed car in summer. ...near a heater.

To protect the unit, DO NOT

●

...allow it to become wet. ...drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. ...subject it to shock or excessive vibration during

transportation. ...keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects

for long periods. ...expose the lens and viewﬁnder’s lens to direct

sunlight. ...carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the

viewﬁnder. ... swing it excessively when using the hand strap or

the grip. ... swing the soft camera case excessively when the

camcorder is inside it.

Dirty heads can cause the following

●

problems:

...No picture during playback. ...Blocks of noise appear during playback. ...During recording 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.

How To Handle A CD-ROM

● Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center hole.

● Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.

● Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.

● Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.

About moisture condensation

● You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass’ outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.

● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, ﬁrst disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

CAUTIONS

EN 53

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number : GR-D390U Trade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS

CORP.

Address : 1700 Valley Road

Wayne, N. J. 07470 Telephone Number : 973-317–5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modiﬁcations not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

REFERENCES

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.

54 EN

SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder

For General

Power supply

DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)

Power consumption

Approx. 2.8 W (3.0 W*) (LCD monitor off, viewﬁnder on) Approx. 3.2 W (3.4 W*) (LCD monitor on, viewﬁnder off) Approx. 6.5 W (Maximum; when charging the battery pack)

* Using LED Light

Dimensions (W x H x D)

59 mm x 94 mm x 114 mm

(with the LCD monitor closed and the

4-1/2")

viewﬁnder pushed back in)

Weight

Approx. 400 g (0.88 lbs) (without battery, cassette and lens cap) Approx. 480 g (1.06 lbs) (incl. battery, cassette and lens cap)

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Operating humidity

35% to 80%

Storage temperature

–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)

Pickup

1/6" CCD

Lens

F 2.0, f = 2.3 mm to 73.6 mm, 32:1 power zoom lens

Filter diameter

ø27 mm

LCD monitor

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

Viewﬁnder

Electronic viewﬁnder with 0.33" color LCD

Speaker

Monaural

LED Light

Effective distance: 1.5 m (5 ft)

For 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

(2-5/16" x 3-11/16" x

Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette)

SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.

For Digital Still Camera

Storage media

SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard

Compression system

JPEG (compatible)

File size

Still image: 1 mode (640 x 480 pixels)

Picture quality

2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)

Approximate number of storable images

 pg. 26

For Connectors

Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog, stereo

Input/output: 4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant

USB

Mini USB-B type, USB 1.1 compliant

AC Adapter

Power requirement

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.

AC Adapter .................................................... 15

Audio Dubbing ............................................... 45

Auto/Manual Mode ........................................ 15

Backlight Compensation ................................ 39

Battery Pack ......................................13, 14, 51

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

Changing The Menu Settings ................ 31 – 35

Charging The Battery Pack ........................... 13

Connection To A Personal Computer ............ 44

Connections To A TV Or VCR ....................... 23

Data Battery ................................................... 14

Date/Time Settings ........................................ 16

Deleting Files ................................................. 29

Demonstration Mode .....................................34

Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) .................... 32

DPOF Setting

(Digital Print Order Format) .................... 29

Dubbing .................................................. 42, 43

Exposure Control ........................................... 38

Initializing A Memory Card ............................. 30

Insert Editing .................................................. 45

Iris Lock .........................................................38

LCD Monitor and Viewfinder .................... 19, 20

LED Light ....................................................... 36

Live Slow .......................................................36

Loading A Cassette .......................................18

Loading A Memory Card ................................ 18

Manual Focus ................................................ 37

Memory Card ........................................... 18, 52

Motor Drive Mode .......................................... 37

TERMS

EN 55

Night-Alive ..................................................... 37

Picture Quality ...............................................34

Playback Sound ............................................. 35

Playback Special Effects ...............................25

Power-Linked Operation ................................ 16

Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects ....... 41

Quick Review ................................................. 21

Recording Capacity

Memory Card .......................................... 26

Tape ........................................................ 19

Recording Media Selection ............................ 34

Remote Control .............................................. 24

Resetting The File Name ............................... 28

Slow-Motion Playback ...................................25

Snapshot Mode ........................................ 33, 37

Sound Mode ............................................32, 35

Speaker Volume ............................................ 21

Specifications ................................................. 54

Spot Exposure Control ................................... 39

Tape Speed (REC MODE) ......................32, 35

Tele Macro ..................................................... 32

Time Code ........................................ 20, 34, 35

Tripod Mounting ............................................. 17

Troubleshooting ........................................46-49

Warning Indications ................................. 48, 49

White Balance ................................................ 39

Wide Mode ..................................................... 36

Wipe Or Fader Effects ................................... 40

Zooming ............................................. 20, 24, 33

TERMS

GR-D390U

Printed in Malaysia

0206ASR-NF-VM

JVC 0206ASR-NF-VM, LYT1528-001B User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

VIDEO RECORDING

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

VIDEO PLAYBACK

D.S.C. RECORDING

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

ADVANCED FEATURES

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

EDITING

TROUBLESHOOTING

USER MAINTENANCE

CAUTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

TERMS