JVC 0797TOV'UN'SN User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DVX

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INSTRUCTIONS

LYT0002-0R1A

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.

Using This Instruction Manual

•All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (

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

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

It is recommended that you . . .

..... refer to “Controls, Indications and Connectors”

(

Z pgs. 73 – 78) and familiarize yourself with

button locations, etc. before use.

..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and

Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 79 and 80 before use.

Z pg. 7).

SAFETY

Warning on lithium cell battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electronic), Sanyo or Maxell CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

n Dispose of used battery properly. n Keep away from children. n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in

fire.

CAUTION (applies to the Docking Station):

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER– SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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 plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

PRECAUTIONS

CAUTIONS:

n To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

n When you are not using the AC Power

Adapter/Battery charger for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V907U battery pack and, to recharge it, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

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

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

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

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

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

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

CAUTION! Attaching the camcorder to the Docking Station, connecting cables (AUDIO/VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Editing, DC) and leaving the unit on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.

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About Batteries

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries

apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as there is a risk of fire or explosion.

WARNING! Do not allow the battery terminals, or the battery itself, to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire.

•When transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery. If you misplace the battery cap, carry the battery in a plastic bag.

The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion battery packs are small but possess a large power capacity. However, when the battery pack becomes cool in an environment subject to cold temperatures (below 10°C/50°F), the battery pack has a characteristic that its usage time becomes shorter and may cease to function. If this happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time, then re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery pack itself is not cold, it should not affect performance. (If you’re using some kind of heating pad, make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with the pad.)

n This camcorder is designed exclusively for

the cassettes marked

digital video cassette. Only

can be used with this

unit.

Before recording an important scene . . .

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

DV mark.

..... remember that this camcorder is not compatible

with other digital video formats.

..... remember that the 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.)

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.

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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

Adapter/Charger AA-V90EG

AC Power

Hand strap

VIDEO/AUDIO cable

(Docking Station to TV or VCR,

RCA plug 4 RCA plug)

Soft camera case

Battery pack BN-V907U

VIDEO/AUDIO cable

(camcorder to TV or VCR,

ø 3.5 mini-plug 4 RCA plug)

S-VIDEO cable DC cord

Editing cable

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Docking StationRemote control unit RM-V711U

MiniDV Cassette Tape 30 min (DVM-30)

M-DV30ME

Cable adapter Cleaning cloth

Lithium battery CR2025

(for remote control unit)

Power Pack CU-V900U

Grip strap

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The digital video camera converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording. A video signal is composed of a luminance signal (Y) and colour signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals are

identified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analogue to Digital) converter samples the Y signal at 13.5 MHz, and R-Y and B-Y at 6.75 MHz, and changes them to an 8-bit quantum signal.

Sound sampled at 48 kHz is changed to a 16-bit quantum signal, and sound sampled at 32 kHz is converted to a 12-bit signal.

ABOUT DV

NOTE:

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

VIDEO

Lens

Chrominance (C)

AUDIO

Mic

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

Head tracking direction

Luminance Signal (Y)

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

Chromatic

Analysis

A/D

conversion

A/D

conversion

A/D

conversion

Tape direction

Sub-Code Area

Video Area

Signal

compression

Audio Area

ITI Area

Recording by rotating head helical scan

5.24 mm

6.35 mm

1 Sub-Code Area

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

2 Video Area

The digital video signal is recorded here.

12 tracks/frame

3 Audio Area

The digital audio signal is recorded here.

4 ITI (Insert and Tracking

Information) Area

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

CONTENTS

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES ABOUT DV GETTING STARTED

Charging The Battery Pack .................................................................... 8

Installing The Battery Pack ................................................................... 9

Indoor Use..................................................................................... 10

Using The Power Pack ....................................................................... 10

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

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

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

Hand Strap Attachment...................................................................... 14

Using The Soft Camera Case ................................................................ 14

Grip Strap Attachment....................................................................... 15

Tripod Mounting .............................................................................. 15

Diopter Adjustment .......................................................................... 16

Remote Control Unit ......................................................................... 17

Operation Mode .............................................................................. 18

RECORDING

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

Advanced Features ........................................................................... 25

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback ................................................................................ 49

Advanced Features ........................................................................... 50

Playback Menu................................................................................ 52

Basic Connections............................................................................. 54

EDITING

Dubbing ........................................................................................ 58

Brand Setting ................................................................................. 59

Random Assemble Editing ................................................................... 60

For More Accurate Editing ................................................................... 63

Audio Dubbing ................................................................................ 65

Insert Editing.................................................................................. 66

TROUBLESHOOTING AFTER USE CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS

Camcorder ..................................................................................... 73

Docking Station ............................................................................... 75

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording ................................. 76

LCD Monitor Indications During Playback ................................................. 77

Warning Indications .......................................................................... 78

CAUTIONS SPECIFICATIONS GLOSSARY OF TERMS INDEX

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4 6 8

67 72 73

79 81 82 83

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Charging The Battery Pack

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

ATTACH

To AC outlet

Power lamp

Charger indicator 1

Battery pack BN-V907U

AC Power Adapter/Charger

DC jack

Charger indicator 2

GETTING STARTED

Power cord

DETACH

SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER

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

ATTACH BATTERY/BATTERIES

Remove the battery pack’s protective cap and attach while making sure the marks are facing down and aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC Power Adapter/Charger.

•The Charger Indicator (1 or 2) begins blinking to indicate charging has started.

CONFIRM STATUS

When the charger indicator stops blinking but stays lit, charging is finished.

•If two batteries are attached to the charger, they will be charged in the order that they were attached.

DETACH BATTERY/BATTERIES

Slide the battery or batteries in the direction of the arrow and lift off.

•Remember to unplug the AC Adapter/ Charger’s power cord from an AC outlet.

CHARGING TIME**

BATTERY ONE TWO

BN-V907U approx. 100 min. approx. 200 min.

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NOTES:

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

●

When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger, be sure to use the supplied power cord only.

●

The AC Power Adapter/Charger is for use with the BN-V907U Battery Pack only.

●

When charging the Battery Pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the Charger Indicator may not light. In this case, remove the Battery Pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger, then try charging again.

●

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

●

If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one.

** Charging Environment

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

Continuous Shooting

Continuous shooting is possible (See table below for recording time) under the following conditions:

•A BN-V907U Battery Pack is in use

•The temperature is approximately 20°C/68°F However, . . .

•If the temperature is below 10°C/50°F, or

•If zoom or Record-Standby are engaged or LCD monitor is used repeatedly, continuous shooting capability is reduced significantly. Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.

Installing The Battery Pack

The battery pack does not charge while in the camcorder. Before installation, make sure the battery pack has been charged fully.

1 2 3

OPEN BATTERY COVER

Slide the battery cover.

1 2 Pull open the battery cover in the direction

of the arrow.

INSERT BATTERY

Insert the mark end of the battery first.

CLOSE BATTERY COVER

Close the battery cover while pulling it and slide it in the direction of the arrow.

Battery cover

Battery

RECORDING TIME

BATTERY LCD monitor off/ LCD monitor on/

BN-V907U approx. 45 min. approx. 40 min.

NOTES:

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To remove the battery pack, turn off the camcorder, open the battery cover and slide the battery pack out.

●

Be careful not to drop the battery pack.

mark

Viewfinder on Viewfinder off

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Indoor Use

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

GETTING STARTED

(Cont.)

Using The Power Pack

For extended use, prepare the Power Pack, which can be loaded with two battery packs.

To AC outlet Power cord

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

DC cord

Core Filter

SUPPLY POWER TO ADAPTER

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

SUPPLY POWER TO CAMCORDER

Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.

AC Power Adapter/Charger

DC-IN

Connector is under this cover

NOTE:

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

mark

Knob

Battery cover

DC input jack

DC cord

Screw

INSERT BATTERY

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

ATTACH TO CAMCORDER

Attach the camcorder to the Power Pack in the direction of the arrow. Turn the spring-loaded screw inward and turn it clockwise to attach.

SUPPLY POWER

Connect the Power Pack DC cord to the camcorder DC input jack.

NOTES:

●

When the battery remaining power indicator appears as , that means the battery power is close to nil. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.

●

When using the Power Pack, the battery pack installed in the camcorder does not supply power.

●

After the battery packs in the Power Pack are exhausted, the battery pack in the camcorder does not begin to supply power. Detach the Power Pack and turn off the camcorder to use the battery pack installed in the camcorder.

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Date/Time Settings

Date and time will automatically be recorded on tape at all times. It is your choice to display it or not during playback (Z pg. 52). To set date and time follow the instructions from 1 to 5.

LCD monitor

REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM DIS GAIN UP FLASH

TO DATE / TIME MENU

TO SYSTEM MENU

END

Recording Menu

SP 20X

ON AGC AUTO

Power Dial

Power lamp

Lock button

OFF

ON SCREEN OFF

DATE / TIME

RETURN

Date/Time Menu

ONDISPLAY

1 . 1 . 00

0 : 00

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Set the Power Dial to “M” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial, and open the LCD monitor fully.

•The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is turned on.

•The LCD monitor can be tilted upward up to 180 degrees and downward up to 90 degrees.

ACCESS RECORDING MENU

Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.

ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU

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

INPUT DATE AND TIME

Move the pointer and highlight bar to “DATE/ TIME” by rotating the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial and “day” is highlighted and begins blinking. Rotating the Select Dial (rotate it upward to increase and downward to decrease), input the day. Press the Select Dial. Repeat the procedure to input the month, year, hour and minute.

•Press the Select Dial twice when the pointer and highlight bar are set to “RETURN” to exit.

Select Dial

MENU button

Regarding Built-in Rechargeable Battery

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

NOTE:

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

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Loading/Unloading A Cassette

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

OPEN/EJECT switch

Make sure the window side is facing out.

Erase protection switch**

GETTING STARTED

Cassette holder

PUSH HERE

Cassette cover

(Cont.)

OPEN CASSETTE COVER

Turn on the power, then slide the OPEN/EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow. The cassette cover releases. Open the cover in the direction of the arrow until it locks. The holder opens automatically.

•Do not touch internal components.

INSERT/REMOVE TAPE

Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.

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

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

RECORDING TIME

TAPE RECORDING MODE

SP LP

DVM-30 Approx. 30 min. Approx. 45 min. DVM-60 Approx. 60 min. Approx. 90 min.

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

●

Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the holder when it’s closing. If this happens, the holder will open automatically after a few seconds.

●

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

●

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

●

When shooting again after already shooting a scene, a blank portion is recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene is erased (recorded over) if you open the cassette cover, regardless of whether the cassette holder comes out or not. See page 20 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.

** To protect valuable recordings . . .

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

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

Recording Mode Setting

Set depending on your preference.

LCD monitor

Recording Menu

REC MODE

WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM DIS GAIN UP FLASH TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU

END

REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM DIS GAIN UP FLASH TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU

END

SP 20X

ON AGC AUTO

20X ON AGC AUTO

MENU button

Recording mode indicator

SP SP LP

Power dial

Power lamp

Select Dial

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Lock button

OFF

SELECT OPERATION MODE

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

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Open the LCD monitor fully. The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is turned on.

•The LCD monitor turns on/off automatically when it is opened/closed at approx. 90 degrees while the Power Dial is set to any operation mode (except “OFF”).

•The LCD monitor can be tilted upward up to 180 degrees and downward up to 90 degrees.

ACCESS RECORDING MENU

Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.

SET RECORDING MODE

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

•Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing is impossible on a tape recorded in the LP mode.

•“LP” (Long Play) is more economical, recording at 2/3 the speed of “SP” (Standard Play).

NOTES:

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If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

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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.

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Hand Strap Attachment

The provided Hand Strap helps you to keep a firm hold on the camcorder. Make sure you never hold the camcorder without using the Hand Strap.

GETTING STARTED

(Cont.)

Using The Soft Camera Case

Keep the camcorder in the soft camera case when transporting it.

Velcro Flap

Eyelet

Hand strap

Loop

ATTACH HAND STRAP

Thread the strap through the eyelet 1, then thread the loop through the end of the strap 2. Pull firmly to ensure secure attachment.

During transporting ...

Thread your belt through the soft camera case's loop for nohands carrying.

Loop

Flap

When putting the camcorder with the Power Pack attached into the soft camera case ...

Close the flap loosely, attaching it to the velcro on the soft camera case.

OPEN FLAP

PUT CAMCORDER IN

Insert with lens side down. By doing this, you can begin shooting as soon as you take out the camcorder from the soft camera case.

CLOSE FLAP

Grip Strap Attachment

Before attaching the grip strap, detach the hand strap from the camcorder (Z pg. 14).

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Hand strap eyelet

Loop

ATTACH GRIP STRAP TO HAND

STRAP EYELET

Thread the end of the grip strap through the hand strap eyelet, then thread the other end of the grip through the loop. Pull firmly to ensure secure attachment.

ATTACH GRIP STRAP TO SUB

HAND STRAP EYELET

Open the pad and thread the end of the grip strap through the sub hand strap eyelet.

ADJUST LENGTH

Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the START/STOP button and the zoom switch 1. Position the pad so that it contacts the back of your hand 2, then re-attach it 3.

Zoom switch

START/STOP

Pad

Sub hand strap eyelet

Tripod Mounting

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

Bottom of the camcorder

Pad

NOTE:

If you want to take a snapshot (Z pg. 25) while grasping the camcorder through the Grip strap attached to the hand strap eyelet and the sub hand strap eyelet, press the Sub SNAPSHOT button (3) using your left hand. Because the SNAPSHOT button will be covered by your right hand, pressing it will not be possible.

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Dioptre Adjustment

Adjust the viewfinder display for best viewing.

OFF

Dioptre adjust lever

GETTING STARTED

Diopter adjust lever

PAUSE

(Cont.)

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Set the Power Dial to “A”, or “M”.

TURN ON CAMCORDER

Pull out the viewfinder fully.

ADJUST DIOPTRE

Slide the Dioptre Adjust Lever located on the bottom of the viewfinder.

•Slide in either direction, while looking at the viewfinder display, until it looks best to you.

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Remote Control Unit

You can use the RM-V711U to control the camcorder. When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The transmitted beam effective area for indoor use is approx. 5 m. The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation if the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

START/STOP Button (Z pg. 66)

PAUSE IN connector (Z pg. 60)

Zoom Buttons (

DISPLAY Button (Z pg. 65)

SHIFT Button (Z pg. 50)

SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons (Z pg. 49)

FADE/WIPE Button (

EFFECT ON/OFF Button (

Z pg. 51)

Knob

Z pg. 50)

Left/Right Buttons (

Z pg. 50)

Z pg. 61)

EFFECT Button

Z pg. 51)

(

R.A. EDIT Buttons (Z pg. 61)

Installing The Battery

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

PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER

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

INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER

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

RE-INSERT HOLDER

Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.

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

AUDIO MONITOR Button (Z pg. 65)

MBR SET Button (

A. DUB Button (Z pg. 65)

Down Button (Z pg. 50)

INSERT Button (

Up Button (Z pg. 50)

Operation Buttons (Z pg. 50, 66)

Z pg. 59)

Z pg. 66)

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GETTING STARTED

(Cont.)

Operation Mode

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

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

When set to

”, “5S” or “ ”When set to “A”

“

F . AUTO

PAUSE

MANUAL

PAUSE

Power Dial Position Function

Full Auto:

Manual:

5 second mode recording: 5S

Self-Timer:

Playback: PLAY

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

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

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

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

Allows you to play back a recording, Z pg. 49 – 57.

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

Power lamp

” or when turning it

Lock button

OFF

RECORDING

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Basic Recording

You should already have performed the necessary preparations (Z pgs. 8 – 16). Set the Power Dial to “A” and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features.

NOTE:

Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time (Z pg. 11). Even if they don’t appear during recording, you can display them during playback (Z pg. 53).

IND. ON/OFF

SELECT OPERATION MODE

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

PULL OUT VIEWFINDER OR OPEN

LCD MONITOR

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

•The lens cover opens, the power lamp comes on and the scene you're aimed at appears.

•The Record-Standby mode is engaged.

START RECORDING

When “PAUSE” appears, press START/STOP. A beep signals the start of recording.

STOP RECORDING

Press START/STOP again to stop recording.

•The camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.

END RECORDING

When you’re finished recording, push back the viewfinder or close the LCD monitor until it clicks; the lens cover closes and the power lamp goes out.

•When transporting, make sure the viewfinder is pushed back and the LCD monitor is closed and locked.

•To turn power on again, pull out the viewfinder or open the LCD monitor.

Set the Power Dial to “OFF”.

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

Power lamp

OFF

START/STOP button

Lock button Power Dial

NOTES:

●

The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. No image appears on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out. It is not possible to shoot using both LCD monitor and viewfinder.

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If 5 minutes elapse in the Record-Standby mode, power shuts off automatically to conserve energy and protect the heads. To turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor. As long as you don’t take out the tape you were using or play it back, you can continue from where you left off with no noticeable brake on the recorded video.

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When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape. Continue recording from where you stop so there are no gaps by following "Recording from the middle of a tape" (

●

Recored-Standby means that a tape is loaded and the camcorder is ready to record.

●

During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker. If you want to hear the sound, connect optional headphones to the headphones jack. The sound volume at this point is the same as the level it was adjusted during playback.

●

To make the indications disappear, press and hold the IND.ON/OFF button for more than approx. 1 second. However, it is impossible to remove the tape running indicator “ indications and so on (

●

Use the viewfinder when under direct sunlight or when reflections make it difficult to see the LCD monitor.

Record-Standby

During recording

pg. 20).

444

pg. 76).

Display

PAUSE

Display

” and warning

REC

444

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RECORDING

(Cont.)

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

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

OFF

Lock button

Power Dial

REWSTOP

PLAY/PAUSE

SELECT OPERATION MODE

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

PULL OUT VIEWFINDER OR OPEN

LCD MONITOR

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

•The lens cover opens, the power lamp comes on.

START SEARCH

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

ENGAGE STILL MODE

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

START/STOP Button

START RECORDING

Turn the Power Dial to any operation mode except “PLAY” and “OFF”, then press START/ STOP.

•Start recording from a point prior to the end of the last recording. A few seconds of the end of the last recording will be erased.

NOTE:

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

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Time Code

During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code continues from the last time code number.

To perform Random Assemble Editing (Z pg. 60), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank portion is recorded partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent leaving a blank portion on a tape, perform the procedure in “Recording From The Middle of A Tape” (Z pg. 20) in the following cases;

•After playing back the recorded tape, when you shoot again.

•When power shuts off during shooting.

•When a tape is removed and re-inserted during shooting.

•When shooting using a partially recorded tape.

•When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape.

•When shooting again after already shooting a scene and opening/closing the cassette cover.

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Display

Time code is displayed during playback.

Minutes Seconds

Frames (25 frames = 1 second)

NOTES:

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The Time Code cannot be reset.

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

When blank portion is recorded on a tape

Time code 00:00:00

Time code 05:43:21

Time code 00:00:00

Tape

Shooting start point

Proper recording

Time code 00:00:00

Tape

Shooting start point

Time code 05:43:21

Newly recorded sceneBlankAlready recorded scene

Shooting start pointShooting stop point

Time code 05:44:00

Latest sceneNew sceneAlready recorded scene

Shooting start pointShooting start point

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RECORDING

(Cont.)

Tape Remaining Indicator

The time remaining on the tape is automatically monitored and displayed (Z pg. 76). When the tape ends, “TAPE END” appears. If the indications are turned off, the tape remaining indicator appears when remaining time reaches 2 minutes.

Display

89 min 3 min 2 min

blinking

1 min0 min

blinkingblinking

BRIGHT

– – – – – – – – – –

90 min

REC

IND.ON/OFF button

Brightness Control

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

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

If you want to brighten the image...

Rotate the Select Dial upward until the brightness indicator moves and the LCD monitor reaches its appropriate brightness.

If you want to darken the image...

Rotate the Select Dial downward until the brightness indicator moves and the LCD monitor reaches its appropriate brightness.

•The brightness indication appears in the LCD monitor.

Select Dial

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

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

PRESS IND.ON/OFF BUTTON

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

NOTE:

It is impossible to make the tape running indicator and warnings etc. disappear from the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. For the indications that can be removed, Z pg.76

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Journalistic shooting

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

OPEN LCD MONITOR

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

TILT LCD MONITOR

Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction.

•The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle (270°: 90° downward, 180° upward).

Interface Shooting

You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor.

TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD

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

START RECORDING

Point the lens towards yourself and start recording.

•During Interface Shooting, the “Tape Running” indicator and warning indications (Z pg. 78) are the only ones that will be shown; they will appear horizontally reversed in the display, but are not reversed in the recording.

NOTE:

The tape remaining indicator does not appear during interface shooting. However, when the remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indicator appears showing the remaining time: (blinking)

– –

(blinking)

–

– – –

(blinking)

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(Cont.)

Zoom

Select any one of the three powers of magnification and get “closer” to the subject (Z pg. 32).

Simply set the zoom switch to either zoom in (towards “T”) or zoom out (towards “W”). The zoom speed is variable — the quicker you set the zoom switch, the quicker the zoom action.

NOTES:

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Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom.

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During Digital Zoom, the quality of image may suffer.

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Digital zoom cannot be used while the Video Echo effect (Z pg. 43), Snapshot Dissolve, the Picture Wipe/Dissolve function (Z pg. 38) or the 5SD mode (Z pg. 28) are activated.

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Macro shooting (as close as approx. 3 cm to the subject) is possible when the zoom switch is set all the way to “W”.

Digital zoom zone

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

D T

Zoom switch

D T

10X (optical) zoom zone

Zoom display

D T

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

RECORDING

Advanced Features

Snapshot

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

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Flash

Sub SNAPSHOT

Press SNAPSHOT during recording (Snapshot dissolve)

SNAPSHOT

Press SNAPSHOT during Record-Standby mode

SELECT OPERATION MODE

First turn the Power Dial to any operation mode except “PLAY” and “OFF”, make sure the viewfinder is pulled out or the LCD monitor is open fully.

TAKE SNAPSHOT

Press SNAPSHOT.

If you press during Record-Standby...

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

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

If you press during Recording...

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

recorded for approx. 5 seconds. The next image then gradually overlaps the snapshot and normal recording resumes.

•The sound effect of a shutter closing is recorded together with the image.

SNAPSHOT

OFF

PHOTO

During snapshot

Lock button

Power Dial

Display

Flash Ready Indicator

PAUSE

Snapshot Flash:

The flash automatically lights at the subject when it's dark (flash ready indicator appears in the viewfinder or the LCD monitor) when taking a snapshot in Record-Standby (Z pg. 26)

Motor Drive mode:

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography. (The interval between the still pictures: approx. 0.7 seconds.)

Changing the Snapshot Setting:

•Still image with no frame can also be recorded

(Z pg. 34).

•When you don't want to hear the shutter sound, set BEEP/TALLY to “OFF” in the system menu (Z pg. 34). Though the sound is not heard from the speaker, it is recorded on the tape.

NOTE:

When the grip strap is fastened to both the strap eyelet and the sub-strap eyelet, use the Sub SNAPSHOT button to take a snapshot.

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Advanced Features (Cont.)

Snapshot Flash (Auto Flash)

During Full Auto mode, or Manual mode when “FLASH” is set to “AUTO” in the Recording Menu, the flash automatically lights at the subject if it’s dark ( appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder) when taking a snapshot in Record-Standby.

Display

Flash sensor

Flash

F. AUTO

PAUSE

MENU button

ENGAGE RECORD-STANDBY

First turn the Power Dial to any operation mode except “PLAY” and “OFF”, make sure the viewfinder is pulled out or the monitor is open fully.

If the power dial is set to If the power dial is set to

go to step 2.

“A”

... go to step 5.

“M”, “5S”

ACCESS RECORDING MENU

Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.

SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the Select Dial to move the pointer and highlight bar to “FLASH”, then press it.

SELECT FUNCTION PARAMETERS

Rotate the Select Dial to display “AUTO” and press it. Setting is complete.

TAKE SNAPSHOT

Press SNAPSHOT.

“ ”

Lock button

SNAPSHOT

...

Power Dial

OFF

Flash Ready Indicator

REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM DIS GAIN UP FLASH TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU

END

Recording Menu

SP 20X

ON AGC AUTO

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NOTES:

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The flash does not light when the flash is set to “OFF” on the recording menu when GAIN UP is set to “OFF” ( “TWILIGHT” and also when the battery remaining power is low.

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When taking several snapshots in succession (Motor Drive Mode), the flash lights only during the first one.

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Although images shot with a flash tend to look whiter than they actually are, to compensate for this camcorder automatically darkens the picture when using the flash. When shooting a subject at a distance where the flash light cannot reach (over 2 m), set the flash to “OFF” to prevent the picture from becoming too dark.

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The colour tone changes depending on the background lighting conditions, such as under fluorecent or halogen lamps.

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When you want to change the brightness of the flash, refer to “Adjusting Flash Brightness” (Z pg. 27).

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While charging the flash, blinks in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder and the flash does not light. Although noise may appear in the viewfinder or the LCD monitor, this is not a malfunction. This is not recorded. It can take up to ten seconds to charge the flash.

pg. 32), when P.AE effect is set to

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