JVC GR-AX958EG User's Guide

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder.

Using This Instruction Manual

• All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z pg. 4, 5).

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

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

It is recommended that you . . .

..... refer to the Index (

yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow

and cautions (Z pgs. 76, 77). They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.

Z pgs. 72 – 75) and familiarize

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

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.

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.

PAL

n Camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS-C

video cassette. Only cassettes marked VHS-C can be used with this unit.

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

Warning on 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 or incinerate. Replace battery with Maxell, Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

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

This camcorder is designed to be used with PALtype colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording is possible anywhere. Use the BN-V12U/V22U/V25U battery packs and, to recharge them, 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.

IMPORTANT

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the

power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black Brown to L (Live) or Red

If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black. Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red. If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

MAJOR FEATURES

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Programme AE with Special Effects (

n Auto Mode Lock n Auto Mode Release n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect n Sepia n Twilight n Sports n Nega/Posi n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

Z pg. 22, 23)

Program Manager II

(Z pg. 22 – 37)

Programme AE with Special Effects, Fade/Wipe, Wide, Super LoLux, Instant Title, Menu Adjustment (Focus, Exposure Control and so on.)

Digital Still Camera Built-in (PC communication capable)

Z pg. 44 – 59)

(

Picture Stabiliser (Z pg. 17)

Digital Hyper Zoom

Z pg. 16)

(

Zoom-in

Zoom-out

Random Assemble Editing

Z pg. 62 – 65)

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Integrated Auto Light

Z pg. 19)

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CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

Power ....................................................................................... 6

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ............................................ 8

Date/Time Setting......................................................................... 9

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

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

Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................................................. 11

Tripod Mounting.......................................................................... 11

Tape Length Setting ..................................................................... 12

Recording Mode Setting ................................................................ 12

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ........................................................ 13

VIDEO RECORDING

Basic Recording .......................................................................... 14

Basic Features ............................................................................ 16

Advanced Features ...................................................................... 22

VIDEO PLAYBACK

Basic Playback ........................................................................... 38

Features................................................................................... 39

Using The Cassette Adapter ............................................................ 41

BASIC CONNECTIONS TO VCR TAPE DUBBING DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) SHOOTING

Basic Shooting............................................................................ 44

Advanced Features ...................................................................... 46

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Basic Playback ........................................................................... 51

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

Connection ................................................................................ 59

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Random Assemble Editing .............................................................. 62

Insert Editing (VIDEO)................................................................... 66

Insert Editing (Insert A Still Image From The Built-in Memory Onto A Tape) .... 67

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

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INDEX

Controls ................................................................................... 72

Connectors ................................................................................ 72

Indicators ................................................................................. 72

Other Parts ............................................................................... 72

Viewfinder Indications .................................................................. 74

CAUTIONS SPECIFICATIONS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V15EK

•Lithium Battery CR2025 x 2 (for clock operation and remote control unit)

(A/V) cable

•Cassette Adapter C-P7U

•Shoulder Strap

•DC Cord

•Battery Pack BN-V12U

•Remote Control Unit RM-V709U

•Editing cable•AUDIO/VIDEO

•CD-ROM including two software programs

(for Macintosh

(for Windows®)

•PC Connection Cable x 2

)

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Marks

CHG. (charge) indicator

REFRESH switch

REFRESH indicator

REFRESH

The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging. Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.

To discharge the battery . . .

..... attach the battery pack to the adapter

as shown in the above illustration. Then push REFRESH. The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts, and goes out when discharging is complete.

To AC outlet

GETTING STARTED

Power

This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power.

NOTES:

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No function is available without power supply.

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Use only specified power supply.

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Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

SUPPLY POWER

Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall

outlet.

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the

direction of the arrow until it locks in place.

•The CHG. indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

When the CHG. indicator stops blinking but stays lit,

charging is finished. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow.

BATT. PACK

BN-V12U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. approx. 3 hrs. 30 min. BN-V22U approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs. BN-V25U approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.

CHARGE DISCHARGE

Hook on.

Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

ATTENTION:

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

USING THE BATTERY PACK

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the

battery pack in until it locks in place.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

BATT. PACK Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

BN-V12U 65 ( 40 ) BN-V22U 135 ( 85 ) BN-V25U 180 ( 110 )

( ) : when the video light is on.

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CHARGE MARKER

Charge marker

A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not. Two colours are provided (red and black)—you choose which one means charged and which means discharged.

NOTES:

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The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record-Standby mode and the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs.

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Charging times noted on page 6 are for fully discharged battery pack, and discharging times are for fully charged battery pack.

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Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.

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Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from your camcorder.

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While the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet, it is possible to discharge the battery by pressing the REFRESH switch. During that time, the AC Power Adapter/Charger does not charge the battery. When disharging is complete, detach the battery from the AC Power Adapter/Charger to store it.

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Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.

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High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Don’t allow it to discharge in container, such as a bag.

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If you stop recharging or discharging part way through, make sure to remove the battery pack before unplugging the adapter’s AC cord.

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Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.

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

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Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack.

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The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that’s been stored for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG. indicator should blink during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.

To DC IN jack

Core Filter

DC cord

USING A CAR BATTERY

Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration above).

NOTES:

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When using the car battery, leave the engine idling.

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The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can also be used to charge the battery pack.

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When using the optional Car Battery Charger, refer to the respective instruction booklet.

DC OUT

To AC outlet

terminal

AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15EK

To car’s cigarette lighter socket

Car Battery Charger/Adapter BH-V3E (optional)

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration above).

NOTES:

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The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

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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 performence of equipment.

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GETTING STARTED

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings.

SWITCH OFF POWER

Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power

supply unit.

OPEN COVER

Open the clock battery compartment cover while

pressing the release tab.

REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)

Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the

battery and the compartment (A) and pull the battery out.

INSERT BATTERY

Ensure that the plus (+) side is up and insert a

CR2025 lithium battery and push it in.

CLOSE COVER

Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

(cont.)

NOTE:

See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (Z pg. 2) for information on safe handling of lithium batteries.

Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

Date/Time Setting

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the

Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial.

SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME Setting Menu appears.

•If you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous settings, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then go to step 6.

•If you want to set only the time without changing the date, go to step 4.

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Viewfinder

MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE

DATE TIME

TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED

DATE TIME

YEAR

MONTH DAY TIME

EXIT

MENU END

FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED

AUTO AUTO

1. 1. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST

1998

1 1

22:50

AUTO AUTO

25. 12. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST

Menu Screen

When the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, “PICTURE” is displayed.

DATE/TIME Setting Menu

24-hour indication

SET DATE

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to the item you want to set and then press it. When the setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it. The setting stops blinking.

•Repeat this procedure until you’re satisfied with the Date settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH” and “DAY”).

SET TIME

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “TIME” and then press it. When the hour setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it. When the hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it. The minute setting stops blinking.

START CLOCK OPERATION

When none of these settings (YEAR, MONTH, DAY,

TIME) blinks, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”, and press it. The Menu Screen appears and “MENU END” is highlighted.

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

NOTE:

To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time/Character Insert” (Z pg. 18).

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Recording Start/Stop Button

Power Zoom Button

GETTING STARTED

Grip Adjustment

EXPAND LOOP

Separate the Velcro strip.

INSERT HAND

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

grip.

ADJUST STRAP LENGTH

Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate

the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Button. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Viewfinder Adjustment

(cont.)

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

POSITION VIEWFINDER

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability

(see illustration to the left).

SELECT MODE

Set the Power Switch to CAMERA.

ADJUST DIOPTRE

Turn the dioptre Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Shoulder Strap Attachment

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ATTACH STRAP

Following the illustration at left, thread the strap

through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the keeper 2, and then through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet

4, making sure the strap isn’t twisted.

ADJUST LENGTH

Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then

slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to prevent slipping 2.

Tripod Mounting

ALIGN AND TIGHTEN

Align the screw and camera direction stud on the

tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud hole. Then tighten the screw.

CAUTION:

When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over, do not use a small-sized tripod.

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Viewfinder

MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO

TAPE LENGTH

M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED

AUTO AUTO

25. 12. 98 OFF

T60

AUTO FAST

Menu Screen

VIDEO GETTING STARTED

Tape Length Setting

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

First set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then

set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog◊ Dial.

(cont.)

TAPE LENGTH

T30

T45 T60

EXIT

MENU END

FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED

SP/LP Recording Mode Button

System Select Switch

Viewfinder

AUTO AUTO

25. 12. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST

Select Dial

T30

TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu

MENU Jog Dial

Tape length indicator

Recording mode indicator

SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu appears.

SET TAPE LENGTH

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to the correct setting. T30=30 minutes of recording time, T45=45 minutes, and T60=60 minutes.

•If you decide you want to return the tape length to the previous setting, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

reappears and the highlight bar is on “MENU END”. Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to close the Menu Screen.

NOTES:

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The tape remaining time (Z pg. 15) displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected.

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Once you have set the tape length, it remains unchanged even if the Select Dial is returned to AUTO LOCK.

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When the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, it is not possible to set “TAPE LENGTH”.

Recording Mode Setting

Set depending on your preference.

SET RECORDING MODE

First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Press SP/LP

Button for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing, while “LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing twice the recording time.

NOTE:

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

Erase Protection

Gear

Turn to take up slack.

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Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force

to open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

Make sure the label is facing outward.

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and

locked.

NOTES:

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A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached.

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Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack.

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Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

●

The cassette holder can’t be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode.

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Start/Stop Button

LENS COVER Switch

Power Switch

System Select Switch

Power indicator

VIDEO RECORDING

Basic Recording

NOTE:

You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.

●

Power (Z pg. 6)

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Tape Length Setting (Z pg. 12)

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Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 12)

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Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 10)

LOAD A CASSETTE

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert

the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked.

ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE

Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open

the lens cover. Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”.

•The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.

•The scene you’re aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed upon it.

START SHOOTING

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

REC

•“

” appears in the viewfinder while recording is

in progress.

Tally lamp (lights while recording is in progress)

Tape remaining time indicator

25MIN

(Now calculating)

120MIN

119MIN

Start/Stop Button

MIN

3MIN

2MIN

(Blinking)

1MIN

(Blinking)

0MIN

(Blinking)

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STOP RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop

recording.

•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

NOTES:

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A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached.

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There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force.

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The displayed remaining time is approximate.

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The time required to calculate the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used.

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The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected (Z pg. 12).

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“TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded.

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If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF”, and then back to “CAMERA” to turn the camcorder on again.

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If the Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed after the Record-Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes, recording may not start immediately.

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If you’re recording on a cassette from the middle (such as when a tape is removed and re-inserted during recording), use the Retake function (Z pg. 17) to find the end of the last recording so you don’t erase any of it.

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The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is closed.

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VIDEO RECORDING

Basic Features

Zoom-in

Power Zoom button

Select Dial

Viewfinder

MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B.

ZOOM SPEED

FAST

SLOW

EXIT

Zoom indicator bar

Zoom Level indicator

Menu Screen

AUTO AUTO

25. 12. 98 OFF T30 AUTO

FAST

ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu

Zoom-out

MENU Jog Dial

FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or

OPERATION:

NOTES: ●

an instantaneous change in image magnification.

Digital circuitly doubles the maximum 22x magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom.

Zoom In

Press the “T” of the Power Zoom Button.

Zoom Out

Press “W” of the Power Zoom Button. n Zooming speed is available. A total of

4 zoom speeds are available. 2 speeds can be selected depending on how hard the Power Zoom Button is pressed (press the button fully for regular-speed, press it lightly for slowspeed), while 2 speed levels (FAST/ SLOW) can be selected in the ZOOM SPEED Menu depending on the overall speed you prefer.

The combinations of zoom speeds are shown in the chart below.

Changing the ZOOM SPEED in the Menu

1) Set the Select Dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK and press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears.

2) Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move

the highlight bar to “ZOOM SPEED”, then press it. The ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu appears.

3) Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move

the highlight bar to the desired speed and press it twice. The Menu Screen disappears and setting is completed.

Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus

pg. 33), then zoom in or out in

( Record mode.

●

The zoom level indicator (5) moves during zoom. Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of the zoom indicator bar, all magnification from that point is through digital processing.

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During Digital Zoom, the quality of image may suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set “D.ZOOM” to “OFF” in the Menu Screen (

pg. 30).

Zooming Speed (1 – 4 in order of speed)

“ZOOM SPEED” in the Menu Screen

FAST 1 (fastest) 3 SLOW 2 4 (slowest)

Pressing the Power Zoom Button

fully lightly

: when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK.

P. STABILIZER

RETAKE (R/F)

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FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: To check the end of the last

OPERATION: 1)Press “ ” and release quickly

NOTE:

FEATURE: Retake PURPOSE: To re-record certain segments. OPERATION: 1)Make sure the camcorder is in the

NOTE:

FEATURE: Picture Stabiliser PURPOSE: To compensate for unstable images

OPERATION: 1)Press P. STABILIZER. “

NOTES: ●

recording.

during the Record-Standby mode.

n Tape is rewound for about 2

seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in Record-Standby mode for the next shot.

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

Record-Standby mode.

2) Press either RETAKE button to

reach the start point for new recording. Pressing “F” forwards the tape and pressing “R” reverses it.

3) Press Recording Start/Stop Button

to start recording.

Noise may appear during Retake. This is normal.

caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.

n To switch off the Picture

Stabiliser, press P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.

”appears.

Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:

•

When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.

•

When shooting dark or dim subjects.

•

When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.

•

When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.

•

When shooting scenes with lowcontrast backgrounds.

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Switch off the Picture Stabiliser when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.

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DATE/TIME

Select Dial

Date display

Time display

Date/Time display

Auto Date Record mode

The characters you have set using Character Generator (

Date display

25.12.98

Time display

22:50:00

Date/Time display

VIDEO RECORDING

Display

Date-off mode (No display)

Z pg. 27)

Auto Date Record mode

AUTO DATE

Auto date record mode

25.12.98

Auto date record executed

Basic Features (cont.)

FEATURE: Date/Time/Character Insert PURPOSE: To display the date and time in the

OPERATION: 1)Turn the Select Dial to any

NOTES:

viewfinder or on a connected colour monitor, as well as to record them manually or automatically.

position except AUTO LOCK.

2) Choose a display mode by pressing DATE/TIME repeatedly while in Record-Standby to cycle through the modes as shown in the illustration to the left.

n You should have already

performed the Date/Time Setting procedure (Z pg. 9). If you haven’t, do so first.

DISPLAY

●

The selected display can be recorded.

●

If you don’t want to record the display, select the Date-off mode before shooting.

●

If you want to delete the display during shooting, press DATE/TIME.

●

To recall the display, engage the Record-Standby mode and press DATE/TIME repeatedly until the desired display appears.

●

Even if you shoot with the date/ time displayed during Digital Still Camera Shooting, they will not be recorded.

AUTO DATE RECORD

●

Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations:

•

After changing the date.

•

After loading a cassette.

•

After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing DATE/TIME.

In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with “AUTO DATE” but this is not recorded.

●

Setting the Select Dial to AUTO LOCK always engages the Auto Date Record mode, and disables all other modes.

25.12.98

22:50:00

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

DANGER

n The video light can become extremely

hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

n Do not place the camcorder into the

carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time.

n When operating, keep a distance of

about 30 cm. between the video light and people or objects.

n Do not use near flammable or explosive

materials.

n It is recommended that you consult your

nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

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FEATURE: Video Light PURPOSE: To brighten the scene when natural

OPERATION: 1)Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

NOTES: ●

lighting is too dim.

Switch as required: ON : Always keeps the light on

as long as the camcorder is turned on.

AUTO : Automatically turns on

the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject.

OFF : Turns off the light.

n The video light can only be used

with the camcorder’s power on.

n It is recommended to set the

white balance (Z pg. 34) to HALOGEN mode ( ) when you use the video light.

n When not using the video light,

turn it off to save battery power.

Even if the battery indicator ( ) does not blink if the battery pack’s charge is low, the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light, or when you start recording with the video light turned on.

●

When the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch is set to “AUTO”:

•

Depending on the lighting conditions, the video light may keep turning on and off. In this case, manually switch the light on or off using the LIGHT OFF/ AUTO/ON switch.

•

While the Sports or High-Speed Shutter mode (Z pg. 23) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

•

While the Twilight mode (Z pg. 23) is engaged, the light will not activate.

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Viewfinder

MODE

SNAPSHOT

VIDEO RECORDING

Basic Features

Snapshot

This interesting feature lets you record two types of digital still images that look like photographs onto a tape, as well as keeping them in the camcorder’s built-in memory. It is a great way to spice up footage of events such as parties, weddings and graduations.

SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

LOCK, then press the MODE Button to switch from one mode to the other as shown in the illustration to the left.

•When the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK, it is not possible to select the Snapshot Mode. Only the Full image (no display) is available. Go to step 2.

SNAPSHOT

P (Pin-Up)

No display (Full)

Viewfinder

(ex. Pin-Up)

TAKE SNAPSHOT

Press the SNAPSHOT Button.

•A still image is recorded onto the tape and into the camcorder’s built-in memory.

•

There are two Picture Modes you can choose from when storing in the camcorder’s memory: FINE and STANDARD. The maximum number of shots you can take varies according to the selected setting. The selected Picture Mode and remaining number of shots are displayed on the screen. The factorypreset is FINE. If you want to change the setting, perform “Picture Mode Setting” (

FINE

Allows you to shoot up to approx. 22 still images.

STD (Standard)

Allows you to shoot up to approx. 44 still images.

If you press during recording . . .

.... first there is a momentary camera shutter-type

blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter closing, then a still image appears. The next image starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners. The screen changes as shown in the illustrations the left and the screens onto the tape in the selected mode. Only the still image the selected mode, then the camcorder resumes normal recording.

If you press during Record-Standby mode . . .

.... first there is a momentary camera shutter-type

blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter closing, then a still image appears. The scene you are currently aimed at starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners. The screen changes as shown in the illustrations to 3 are recorded onto the tape in the selected mode. Only the still image built-in memory in the selected mode, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

3 is stored in the built-in memory in

1 to 5 to the left. The screens 1

pg. 45).

1 to 5 are recorded

3 is stored in the

1 to 5 to

Viewfinder

FINE 12

Pictrue mode display: FINE or STD (standard)

Remaining number of shots

22 21 1

(Blinking)

Pin-Up

A still image on a white background. A shadow effect is added to give it a three dimensional feel.

Full

A still image that occupies the entire image field is recorded.

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NOTES:

●

Six sample images have been stored in the built-in memory at the factory. If you wish to delete them, first remove the “Protect” function (Z pg. 55), then perform the “Delete” function (Z pg. 56).

●

When the remaining number indicator displays “0” (bliking), the still image will be recorded onto the tape but not in the built-in memory. If you wish to store a still image in the built-in memory, perform the “DELETE” function in the Menu Screen to remove still images you do not need (Z pg. 56).

●

The Picture Mode can be switched to either “FINE” or “STANDARD”. Since the remaining number of shots available depends on the selected Picture Mode, switching the Picture Mode will vary this number.

●

If the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed with the System Select Switch set to “D.S.C.”, the still image cannot be recorded onto the tape, but will be stored in the camcorder's built-in memory (Z pg. 44).

●

Image data stored in the camcorder’s built-in memory can be transferred to a Windows® PC or Macintosh and saved using the provided image transfer software (Z pg. 59). The image data transferred to a personal computer can also be further processed using Paint Software.

●

When a Pin-Up is taken with the Wide mode (Z pg. 25) activated, the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen will disappear.

●

When a Snapshot is taken in a dark environment, the still image recorded onto the tape and stored in memory will become coarse and its true colours will be lost.

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1 second later, the mode is activated.

SEPIA

Viewfinder

Select Dial

After 1 sec.

EFFECT

WIDE TITLE

SUPER LOLUX

VIDEO RECORDING

Programme AE With Special Effects

All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the Select Dial.

SELECT MODE

Turn the Select Dial until the symbol of the function

you want is aligned with the mark.

•The selected mode’s name and its indication are displayed for approx. 1 second. Then the name disappears, and only the indication remains. The mode is activated.

•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release mode is selected, only the mode’s name is displayed. Then the name disappears and the mode is activated.

NOTES:

●

Only one effect can be engaged at a time.

●

The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/ Wipe (Z pg. 24) is used in the Sepia mode.

●

Mark

The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations.

●

In the High Speed Shutter or Sports mode, picture colour may be adversely affected if subject is lit by alternating discharge-type light sources such as flourescent or mercury-vapour lights.

Advanced Features

Dial Viewfinder

symbol indication

Mode

Dial Viewfinder

symbol indication

EN 23

Mode

LOCK AUTO LOCK

Auto Mode Lock

Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing incorrect operation due to accidental button pressing during shooting.

•In this mode the following controls are disabled; DATE/TIME display select, and the Menu Jog Dial.

RELEASE AUTO RELEASE

Auto Mode Release

Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock.

FG FG : FOG

Electronic Fog Filter

Makes the picture look misty white, as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the image and gives it a “fantasy” look.

ND ND:ND EFFECT

ND Effect

A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject.

TWILIGHT

Twilight

Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more natural and dramatic. The following happens when Twilight mode is selected:

•Auto gain control is turned off.

•White Balance is set to “ ” (FINE day mode), but can also be manually changed to another mode (Z pg. 34).

•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-tocamera distance is less than 10 m, use manual focusing (Z pg. 33).

SPORTS

Sports

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action.

NEGA POSI

Nega/Posi

Nega/Posi (Negative/Positive)

The colours of a picture are reversed.

SEPIA

Sepia

The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted (reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of an older movie. Use together with Wide (Z pg. 25) for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie.

NEGA POSI mode

1/2000 S 1/2000

1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

High-Speed Shutter (1/2000s.)

Captures faster action than Sports mode.

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[Ex. : Fader]

Fade-in

Function indication

EFFECT

MOSAIC

Viewfinder

After 2 sec.

VIDEO RECORDING

Fade/Wipe

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Fade- or Wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or wipe-out works at recording end or when you enter Record-Standby mode.

ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-

Fade-out

STANDBY MODE

Press EFFECT to cycle through the modes as shown

to the left. Once the desired mode appears, it is selected and reserved.

•The selected mode’s name and its indication are displayed for approx. 2 seconds. Then the name disappears, and only the indication remains.

START OR END RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop Button to activate Fade-

in/out or Wipe-in/out.

Advanced Features (cont.)

OFF (No indication)

OFF

EFFECT

FADER

MOSAIC SHUTTER SLIDE

Recording Start/Stop Button

TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPESTANDBY MODE

Press EFFECT repeatedly until

“OFF” appears

•“OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds and the Fade/Wipe-standby mode is cancelled.

Fader

Fades in/out to a black screen.

Mosaic (Fader)

Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic pattern.

Shutter (Wipe)

A black screen moves in from the top and bottom, closing over the image like a shutter, or a new image pushes open the black screen vertically from the centre.

Slide (Wipe)

A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover the image, or a new image moves in from right to left.

NOTES:

●

Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button allows you to record a black blank screen or a mosaic pattern if Mosaic Fader is selected.

●

The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/ Wipe is used with Sepia (Z pg. 23).

●

With the Electronic fog filter mode (Z pg. 23) engaged, when Fader (not Mosaic) is used, the image fades in/out to a white screen.

●

Even if you start shooting with the Fade/Wipe indication displayed during Digital Still Camera Shooting, the Fade/Wipe does not function.

Viewfinder

EN 25

Wide

This feature allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect.

Viewfinder

S.LX

MAX

Wide mode

WIDE

SUPER LOLUX

After 2 sec.

ENGAGE WIDE MODE

Press WIDE.

•To restore normal screen, press WIDE again.

Super LoLux(Gain Up)

Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting.

SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE

Press SUPER LOLUX repeatedly to cycle through the

modes as shown to the left. Once the desired mode appears, it is engaged.

•The mode’s name is displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then disappears.

MAX : To record a subject in a dark lit environ-

NORM : To record a subject in a dimly lit environ-

OFF : Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no

ment. When it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse.

ment. When it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark.

picture brightness adjustment.

MAX

NORM

OFF

NOTE (for Fade/Wipe, Wide, Super LoLux, Instant Titles and Picture Stabiliser) :

When the Select Dial is turned to AUTO LOCK, the above functions will be set to the Factory settings (Fade/Wipe-standby : “OFF”, Wide mode : off, Super LoLux : “MAX”, Instant Title : off, Picture Stabiliser: off). Then when the Select Dial is returned to any position except AUTO LOCK, the above functions return to the settings you selected before turning it to AUTO LOCK. However, if the function is switched during AUTO LOCK, the selected mode will be set and will remain unchanged even when the Select Dial is turned to any position except AUTO LOCK.

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VIDEO RECORDING

Instant Titles

The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown in the illustration to the left.

SELECT PRESET TITLE

Press TITLE repeatedly to cycle through the preset

titles until the desired title is displayed.

Advanced Features (cont.)

TITLE

Viewfinder

Title display

HAPPY BIRTHDAY No display

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

OUR FAMILY

MOVIE STAR

PARTY TIME

MERRY CHRISTMAS

WEDDING DAY

CONGRATULATIONS

The characters you have set using Character Generator

Z pg. 27)

(

NOTE:

Even if you shoot with the Title displayed during Digital Still Camera Shooting, this is not recorded.

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Character Generator

You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears.

Select Dial

Viewfinder

MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B.

ZOOM SPEED

BACK REC TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP

CHARACTER

D. ZOOM COLOUR BAR JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE

MENU END

CHARACTER

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü À È Ì Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å & : . , ’ – / ! ? ¿ k 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

I L I

BACK NEXT4 EXIT CLEAR

CHARACTER

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü À È Ì Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å & : . , ’ – / ! ? ¿ k 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

I L I KE YOU k

BACK NEXT4 EXIT CLEAR

AUTO AUTO

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FAST

OFF OFF ON

ON OFF 07 OFF

MENU Jog Dial

Menu Screen

ACCESS CHARACTER MENU

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “CHARACTER”, then press it.

INPUT CHARACTERS

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to make the desired

character blink, then press it. The selected character appears at the bottom of the screen. Repeat for additional characters (max. 18).

•To select the location of the next character, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to make “ at the bottom of the screen blink, then press it repeatedly to move the blinking cursor underneath the desired location. Rotate the MENU Jog Dial when you are done, and the blinking cursor returns to the character grid.

BACK

”or “

END CHARACTER SETTING

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to make “EXIT” blink,

then press it. The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on “MENU END”.

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

NOTES:

●

To erase a character you entered mistakenly, make “CLEAR” blink by rotating the MENU Jog Dial, then press it. All characters are deleted at once. Or, to erase selected characters only, first move the blinking cursor to the characters at the bottom row which you want to replace, then rotate the MENU Jog Dial to highlight “ ” in the top left corner, and then press it.

●

To display the characters you have set — “Date/Time/ Character Insert” (Z pg. 18) or “Instant Titles” (Z pg. 26).

●

Characters may be set only in the Record-Standby mode.

”

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Select Dial

Viewfinder

MENU END

FOCUS

EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED

Menu Screen 1

BACK

REC TIME

INT. TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER D. ZOOM COLOUR BAR JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE

MENU END

Menu Screen 2

OFF 1 4 S 1 2 S

1 S

5 S

EXIT

Setting Menu

(ex. REC TIME)

BACK REC TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER D. ZOOM COLOUR BAR JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE

MENU END

Normal Screen



REC TIME



AUTO

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OFF

OFF ON

ON OFF 07 OFF

1S OFF ON

ON OFF 07 OFF

VIDEO RECORDING

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears.

MENU Jog Dial

SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight bar

on the desired function.

•When the highlight bar reaches the bottom of Menu Screen 1, Menu Screen 2 is automatically displayed. When the highlight bar reaches the top of Menu Screen 2, Menu Screen 1 is automatically displayed.

•If the setting you want can’t be found in the Menu Screen, place the highlight bar on “MENU END”, then go to step 5.

MAKE SETTING

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The setting menu of the

selected function appears. The setting procedure depends on the function you select.

If you select “FOCUS”, “EXPOSURE”, “DATE/TIME”, or “CHARACTER” . . .

.... see respective pages (FOCUS: Z pg. 32, 33,

EXPOSURE: Z pg. 31, DATE/TIME: Z pg. 9, CHARACTER: Z pg. 27).

If you select “JLIP ID NO.” . . .

.... press the MENU Jog Dial so that the number

blinks, then rotate it until the desired number appears, and press it. Then rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

If you select any other functions . . .

.... rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight

bar to the desired setting.

•If you decide you want to return to the previous setting, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

END SETTING

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

reappears and the highlight bar is on “MENU END”.

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The normal screen

reappears.

NOTE:

The menu function except “FOCUS” and “EXPOSURE” are not available while in the Record mode.

Advanced Features (cont.)

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Menu Screen Explanations

FOCUS AUTO Adjusts focus automatically.

MANU Allows you to adjust focus manually (Z pg. 32, 33).

EXPOSURE AUTO Adjusts exposure automatically.

MANU Allows you to adjust exposure manually (Z pg. 31). DATE/TIME Allows you to set the current date and time (Z pg. 9). TELE MACRO Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus

TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (Z pg. 12). M.W.B. This camcorder’s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses

ZOOM SPEED Allows you to set the zooming speed (

OFF ON

AUTO

: FINE : CLOUD : HALOGEN

MWB

FAST SLOW

depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.

•

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

the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment. However, precise colour adjustment is not possible under the following conditions:

•When an object is in various shades of the same colour.

• When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors.

In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for white balance adjustment (Z pg. 34).

Z pg. 16).

= Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK

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VIDEO RECORDING

Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)

Advanced Features (cont.)

REC TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time-Lapse

INT. TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer (Z pg. 36) and Time-

TALLY LAMP ON The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.

CHARACTER Allows you to enter an original title of up to 18 characters (Z pg. 27). D. ZOOM ON Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and

COLOUR BAR OFF Does not display colour bars. Normal screen is recorded.

JLIP ID NO. This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a

DEMO MODE OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place.

recording (Z pg. 37).

Lapse recording (Z pg. 37).

OFF The tally lamp remains off at all times.

magnifying images, zooming is possible from 22 times (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 44 times digital magnification.

OFF Digital Zoom is not available. Only optical zoom (maximum

22x magnification) can function. When set to “OFF” during Digital Zoom, zoom magnification changes to 22x.

ON Makes the normal screen disappear, then displays colour bars.

By recording colour bars at the beginning or end of a tape, an effect similar to professional productions can be given to your tape.

NOTE:

While the colour bars are displayed, the camcorder’s other functions are disabled.

computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 07.

ON Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade/Wipe, Instant Titles

etc. When “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed, demonstration starts.

NOTES:

● When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that

allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is not available.

● By turning off the camcorder or inserting a tape whose Erase

Protection tab is in the position that allows recording into it, “DEMO MODE” is set to “OFF” automatically.

● During demonstration, all functions except zoom are disabled.

= Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK

Select Dial

Viewfinder

MENU END FOCUS

EXPOSURE

DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED

EXPOSURE

AUTO

MANU

EXIT

AUTO

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MENU Jog Dial

Menu Screen

No indication during recording

Exposure Menu Screen

No indication during recording

Exposure control level counter

EN 31

Exposure Control

This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override and make the adjustment manually.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears.

ACCESS EXPOSURE MENU SCREEN

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “EXPOSURE” and press it.

ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “MANU”, then press it. “00” (exposure control level counter) appears.

ADJUST EXPOSURE

To brighten the image . . .

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward. The exposure control level counter increases (maximum +06). Go to step 5.

To darken the image . . .

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward. The exposure control level counter decreases (maximum –06). Go to step 5.

END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

reappears and the highlight bar is placed on “MENU END”.

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

disappears and the exposure control level counter reappers to indicate the exposure is adjusted.

Manual Exposure Screen

To brighten the image

–

To darken the image

NOTES:

●

To return to the factory setting, select “AUTO” in step 3.

●

To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 1.

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VIDEO RECORDING

Focusing

Focus detection zone

Auto Focus

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):

•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

•When illumination is low.*

•When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

•When a dark object is barely visible.*

•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 low-contrast warning “

NOTES:

●

If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.

●

When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom-out first (Z pg. 16). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. When Tele Macro (Z pg. 29) is activated, the camcorder will not zoom out automatically.

Advanced Features (cont.)

” appears.

Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

EN 33

Manual Focus

NOTE:

You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (Z pg. 10). If you haven’t, do so before continuing.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears, and the highlight bar is placed on “FOCUS”.

Viewfinder

MENU END

FOCUS

EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED

FOCUS

AUTO

MANU

EXIT

AUTO

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Menu Screen

No indication during recording

Focus Menu Screen

No indication during recording

Manual Focus Screen

ACCESS FOCUS MENU SCREEN

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “MANU”, then press it. “ focus is locked at this point.

ADJUST FOCUS

To farther subject . . .

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward. “ ” appears and blinks. Go to step 5.

To nearer subject . . .

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward. “ ” appears and blinks. Go to step 5.

END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

reappears and the highlight bar is placed on “MENU END”.

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

disppears and “ ” reappears to indicate the focus is locked.

NOTES:

●

To return to Auto Focus, select “AUTO” in step 3.

●

To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from step 1.

●

Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.

●

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

” and “ ” appear. The

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Select Dial

Viewfinder

MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH

M. W. B.

ZOOM SPEED

AUTO : FINE : CLOUD : HALOGEN MWB

EXIT

M. W. B.

AUTO AUTO

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FAST

VIDEO RECORDING

Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)

The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

MENU Jog Dial

Menu Screen

M.W.B. Menu Screen

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears.

ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU SCREEN

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “M.W.B.”, then press it.

SELECT WHITE BALANCE

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to the required white balance.

“AUTO” ................... Automatic adjustment

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

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

“ : HALOGEN” ... Light source is halogen or

“MWB” .................... When using a personal White

Advanced Features (cont.)

tungsten lamp

Balance Setting stored in memory (To set “MWB”

Z pg. 35)

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

reappears. Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu Screen.

Viewfinder

M. W. B.

AUTO : FINE : CLOUD : HALOGEN

MWB

EXIT

Select Dial

M.W.B. Menu Screen

MENU Jog Dial

EN 35

MWB

MWB sets the colour temperature for the subject’s light source so you can shoot with natural colours that are unaffected by surroundings, even when there are multiple subjects with different colour temperatures.

PREPARE WHITE OBJECT

Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a

sheet of white paper.

SELECT MWB

Follow step 1 through 3 on page 34 (“Manual White

Balance Adjustment”), select “MWB”.

MEMORIZE WHITE BALANCE

Press the MENU Jog Dial until “MWB” begins

blinking. “MWB” blinks while the white balance is being stored in memory, then the Menu Screen reappears when memorization is complete.

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

NOTES:

●

To switch to automatic white balance adjustment, set the M.W.B. in the Menu Screen to “AUTO”, or turn the Select Dial to “AUTO LOCK”.

●

Re-adjust the White Balance when the lighting has changed, when the camcorder has been turned off and on again, or when the Select Dial’s position has been changed.

●

When adjusted by putting coloured paper in front of the subject in step 1 of “MWB”, this unit makes its colour temperature standard for automatic white balance. So you can enjoy shooting with different colours. For example, when adjusting with red, blue or yellow colours, the image becomes the colour which approximates to green, orange or purple respectively.

●

It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a colour monitor when adjusting the white balance (Z pg. 42).

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Recording Start/Stop Button

Select Dial

System Select Switch

Viewfinder

MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B.

ZOOM SPEED

BACK

REC TIME

INT. TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER D. ZOOM COLOUR BAR JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE

MENU END

INT. TIME

OFF

15 S

30 S 1 MIN 5 MIN

EXIT

INT. TIME Indicator

15S

AUTO AUTO

25. 12. 98 OFF T30 AUTO

FAST

OFF

OFF ON

ON OFF 07



OFF

VIDEO RECORDING

Self-Timer

You can set the delay between pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button and the actual start of recording. If you secure the camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.

NOTE:

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

MENU Jog Dial

Menu Screen

LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial.

ACCESS INT. TIME MENU SCREEN

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “INT. TIME”, then press the MENU Jog Dial.

SET INTERVAL TIME

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to the desired time, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on “MENU END”.

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

START DELAYED RECORDING

If you set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO” . . .

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. When the selected time has elapsed, recording begins automatically.

If you set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” . . .

Press the SNAPSHOT Button. When the selected time has elapsed, a still image is shot automatically.

REC TIME

OFF 1 4 S 1 2 S

1 S

5 S

EXIT

REC TIME MenuINT. TIME Menu

INT. TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal screen

To Cancel Self-Timer . . .

If you set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO” . . .

.... Before the recording begins, press the Recording

Start/Stop Button to display “ “INT. TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.

If you set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” . . .

.... Before shooting a still image, press the SNAPSHOT

Button, then set “INT.TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.

Advanced Features (cont.)

PAUSE

”, then set

REC TIME Indicator

Animation

Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement. This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a brief period of time.

NOTE:

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode and the recording mode is set to “SP” before performing the following steps.

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Time-Lapse

You can record sequentially at preset time spans. Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject, you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time.

NOTE:

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode and the recording mode is set to “SP” before performing the following steps.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except

AUTO LOCK, then press MENU Jog Dial.

SET RECORDING TIME

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

highlight bar to “REC TIME”, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The REC TIME Menu appears. Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears. Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu Screen.

START RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button after

focusing on the subject. The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time.

ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES

Repeat step 3 for the desired number of

pictures.

RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

Set “REC TIME” in the Menu screen to “OFF”.

NOTES:

●

For best results, make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time-Lapse mode.

●

Fade- or Wipe-in/out cannot be performed during Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.

●

Before performing other operations following Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure the Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.

●

Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse are cancelled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except

AUTO LOCK, then press MENU Jog Dial.

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

highlight bar to “INT. TIME”, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The INT. TIME Menu appears. Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears.

SET RECORDING TIME

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

START TIME-LAPSE RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

Recording and intervals alternate automatically.

RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE

To release when “

“REC TIME” and “INT. TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”. To release when “

PAUSE

press the Recording Start/Stop Button to display “

PAUSE

TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.

PAUSE

REC

” and “

”, then set “REC TIME” and “INT.

” is displayed, set

” are not displayed,

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Tape running indicator

: Playback

: Fast-Forward/Forward Search

: Rewind/Reverse Search

6 : Still Playback

Tape counter

M–0:23:45

VIDEO PLAYBACK

Basic Playback

LOAD A CASSETTE

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert

the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked.

SELECT MODE

Set the System Select Swtich to “VIDEO”, then set

the Power Switch to “PLAY”. The power indicator lights.

PLAY/PAUSE

REW

System Select Switch

STOP

PLAY BACK

Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP.

Rewind or Fast-forward the tape

Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode.

NOTE:

The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF”, then to “PLAY”.

VIDEO PLAYBACK

MENU Jog Dial

Features

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Tracking

This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that appear on-screen during playback. Initial setting is Auto Tracking. Manual Tracking is also available.

ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING

Press the MENU Jog Dial during playback mode.

Keep rotating it until noise bars disappear.

•To return to Auto Tracking, press the MENU Jog Dial. “AT” blinks. When Auto Tracking finishes, the indication disappears.

NOTES:

●

When noise bars appear during playback, the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and “AT” is displayed.

●

Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders.

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REW

STOP

Set to “VIDEO”

COUNTER R/M

PLAY/PAUSE

VIDEO PLAYBACK

FEATURE: Still Playback PURPOSE: To pause during playback. OPERATION: 1)Press PLAY/PAUSE during

NOTE:

FEATURE: Shuttle Search PURPOSE: To allow high-speed search in either

OPERATION:

NOTE:

FEATURE: Counter Memory Function PURPOSE: To make it easier to locate a specific

OPERATION: 1)Press COUNTER R/M and hold for

NOTES: ●

playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE again.

Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback. This is normal.

direction.

Forward Search

1) Press FF during playback.

Reverse Search

1) Press REW during playback.

Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken in Shuttle Search. This is normal.

tape segment.

more than 1 second. The counter resets to “0:00:00”.

2) Press COUNTER R/M for less than 1 second. “M” appears.

3) After recording or playback, press STOP, then REW. The tape

automatically stops at or close to 0:00:00.

4) Press PLAY/PAUSE to start playback.

The counter memory functions in the Fast-Forward and Rewind modes.

●

To disable Counter Memory Function, press COUNTER R/M for less than 1 second so the “M” disappears.

Features (cont.)

VIDEO PLAYBACK

VCR

Compartment door

Sliding latch

Compact video cassette

Using The Cassette Adapter

Cassette Adapter

Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading.

INSERT BATTERY

Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install

one “R6(AA)” size battery as shown in the illustration to the left. Then reattach the cover.

INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER

Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment

door, then insert the cassette and close the compartment door.

PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR

Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the

tape back as you would any other.

REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER

Slide the latch and the compartment door opens

automatically. This may take around 10 seconds. Do not attempt to force the adapter open. Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration to the left, push up and remove the cassette.

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Recording safety hole

Reels

NOTES:

●

During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection.

●

During special-effect playback (slow motion, still frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen.

●

To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with adhesive tape.

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When connecting the cables, open the jack cover.

Audio/Video cable (provided)

To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors

Core Filter

BASIC CONNECTIONS TO VCR

There are three basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals.

Connection To A VCR (Editing, Dubbing and Playback)

NOTE:

Use the provided Audio and Video cables.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR

As shown in the illustration to the left, connect the

Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and those on the VCR.

To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors

VCR

Antenna

RF unit

RF-V5E

(optional)

To AUDIO, VIDEO and RF DC OUT connectors

NOTES:

●

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack.

●

To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape, set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “CAMERA”, then set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

●

If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture.

●

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 performence of equipment.

●

Attach the provided Core Filter to the provided Audio/Video cable. Connect the end of the cable with the Core Filter to the camcorder.

SUPPLY POWER

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

SELECT MODE

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

to its VIDEO mode.

Connection To A TV With A/V Input

Connectors

NOTE:

Use the provided Audio and Video cables.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV

As shown in the illustration to the left, connect the

Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and those on the TV.

SELECT MODE

Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode (as specified in

its instructions).

Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input Connectors (Playback ONLY)

NOTE:

Use the optional RF-V5E RF unit.

*Refer to the RF-V5E instruction manual for connection

procedure.

(Playback ONLY)

TAPE DUBBING

PLAY/PAUSE

Power Switch

When connecting the cables, open the jack cover.

To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors

Core Filter

Tape Dubbing

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

Following the illustration to the left, connect the

camcorder and the VCR.

PREPARE FOR DUBBING

Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”, turn

on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.

SELECT VCR MODE

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

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot

just before the edit-in point. Once it’s reached, press PAUSE on the camcorder.

START EDITING

Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s

Record mode.

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press

PAUSE on the camcorder.

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Audio/Video cable (provided)

To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors

VCR

(Recording deck)

EDIT MORE SEGMENTS

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then

stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

NOTES:

●

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 performence of equipment.

●

Attach the provided Core Filter to the provided Audio/ Video cable. Connect the end of the cable with the Core Filter to the camcorder.

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Set to “D.S.C.”

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) SHOOTING

MODE

SNAPSHOT

Basic Shooting

When shooting a still image, it is not recorded onto the tape, but it is stored in the camcorder's built-in memory in the selected Picture Mode. A stored still image data can be transferred to a PC, saved, and processed using a Paint Software program (Z pg. 59). A still image processed on the PC can be also inserted onto a tape (Z pg. 67).

SELECT MODE

Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open

the lens cover, then set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”. Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”.

•The power indicator lights and an image appears.

Viewfinder

Pictrue mode display

FINE 12

P (Pin-Up)

No display (Full)

Pin-Up

A still image on a white background. A shadow effect is added to give it a three dimensional feel.

Full

A still image that occupies the entire image field is stored.

Remaining number of shots

22 21 1

(Blinking)

SELECT PICTURE MODE

Set “PICTURE” to “FINE” or “STANDARD” in the

Menu Screen (Z pg. 45) as required.

To select in the Full Auto mode . . .

.... turn the Select Dial to AUTO LOCK. Go to step 4.

To shoot using various functions . . .

.... turn the Select Dial to any position except

AUTO LOCK. Go to step 3.

•There are two modes: FINE allows you to shoot up to approx. 22 still images with higher resolution, and STANDARD allows you to shoot up to approx. 44 still images with lower resolution.

SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE

Press the MODE Button to switch from one mode to

the other until the desired setting appears as shown in the illustration to the left.

SHOOT

Press the SNAPSHOT Button.

•A still image is stored in the built-in memory and displayed for approx. 2 seconds. While the still image remains displayed, that image is in the process of being stored in memory, and it is therefore impossible to take another shot during that time. When the still image disappears and the scene you are currently aimed at appears on the screen, you may take another shot.

•The remaining number of shots available is displayed.

NOTES:

●

The remaining number of shots varies according to the selected Picture Mode. In the “STANDARD” mode, twice as many still images can be shot as in the “FINE” mode.

●

Six sample images have been stored in the built-in memory at the factory. If you wish to delete them, first remove the “Protect” function ( function (

pg. 55), then perform the “Delete”

pg. 56)

Set to “D.S.C.”

Select Dial

Viewfinder

MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO

PICTURE

M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED

PICTURE

FINE

STANDARD

EXIT

AUTO AUTO

25.12.98 OFF

FINE

AUTO FAST

MENU Jog Dial

Menu Screen

Picture Mode Setting Menu

EN 45

FEATURE: Picture Mode Setting PURPOSE: There are two image settings you can

choose from when storing in the camcorder’s memory: FINE and STANDARD. You can select either according to your needs.

OPERATION: 1)ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. Press the MENU Jog Dial.

2) SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “PICTURE”, then press it. The Picture Mode Setting Menu appears.

3) SET PICTURE MODE

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired setting (FINE or STANDARD).

n Factory-preset is “FINE”. n If you want the Picture Mode to

return to the previous setting, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

4) CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is on “MENU END”. Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to close the Menu Screen. “STD” is displayed with STANDARD selected, and “FINE” is displayed with FINE selected.

NOTES:

●

To store the still images you shot, we recommend that you transfer them to a computer and save them

on disk (Z pg. 59).

●

When the remaining number indicator displays “0” (blinking), it is not possible to continue storing

pictures until you delete some shots to make room for new ones. Perform “DELETE” function in the

Menu Screen to remove pictures you do not need (Z pg. 56).

●

The Picture Mode can be switched to either “FINE”or “STANDARD”. Since the remaining number of

shots available depends on the selected Picture Mode, switching the Picture Mode will vary this

number.

●

The LENS COVER warning blinks for approx. 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the

cover is closed.

●

When the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed with the System Select Switch set to “VIDEO”, the picture is

stored not only in the camcorder's built-in memory but also onto the tape (if a tape is in the camcorder)

(Z pg. 20).

●

When you shoot in a dark environment, the still image will become coarse and its true colours will be

lost.

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During Digital Still Camera shooting, various functions used for movie shooting are also available. After setting the following functions, press the SNAPSHOT Button to shoot. A still image which takes advantage of these movie functions is stored in memory.

D.S.C. SHOOTING

Advanced Features

Mode

Zoom

Picture Stabiliser

Video Light Auto Mode Lock

Auto Mode Release

Electronic Fog Filter

ND Effect

Sepia

Function

Allows you to use the optical zoom or the Digital Zoom. Zooming is possible from 22 times (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 44 times digital magnification. Select optical zoom or Digital Zoom in the Menu Screen (Z pg. 48).

When recording while holding the camorder in your hand, or when shooting a subject with little or no contrast, subtle hand movements will cause shakiness in the recorded image (Z pg. 17).

To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim (Z pg. 19).

Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing incorrect operation due to accidental button pressing during shooting.

•In this mode the following controls are disabled; DATE/TIME display select, and the Menu Jog Dial (Z pg. 22, 23).

Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock (Z pg. 22, 23).

Makes the picture look misty white, as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the image and gives it a “fantasy” look (Z pg. 22, 23).

A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject (Z pg. 22, 23).

Allows you to shoot a still image in monochrome, giving the effect of an older picture (Z pg. 22, 23).

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Mode

Twilight

Sports Nega/Posi

(Negative/ Positive)

1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

Wide

Super LoLux (Gain Up)

Self-Timer

Function

Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more natural and dramatic (Z pg. 22,

23). The following happens when Twilight mode is selected:

•Auto gain control is turned off.

•White Balance is set to “ ” (FINE day mode), but can also be manually changed to another mode.

•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-to-camera distance is less than 10 m, use manual focusing (Z pg. 33).

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action (Z pg. 22, 23).

The colours of a picture are reversed (Z pg. 22, 23).

Captures faster action than Sports mode (Z pg. 22, 23).

Black bars are recorded at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinemalike “wide-screen” effect (Z pg. 25).

Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting (Z pg. 25).

Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way adding the final touch to a memorable picture.

•Perform steps 1 through 4 on pg. 36, then press the SNAPSHOT Button as step 5 in place of the Recording Start/Stop Button. When the selected time has elapsed, a still image is shot automatically (Z pg. 36).

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Select Dial

Viewfinder

MENU END

FOCUS

EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO PICTURE M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED

Menu Screen 1

BACK REC TIME

INT. TIME

TALLY LAMP CHARACTER D. ZOOM COLOUR BAR JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE

MENU END

Menu Screen 2

OFF 15S 30S

1MIN

5MIN

EXIT

Setting Menu

(ex. INT. TIME)

BACK REC TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER D. ZOOM COLOUR BAR JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE

MENU END

Normal Screen



INT. TIME



AUTO

25. 12. 98 OFF FINE AUTO FAST

OFF

ON ON

OFF 07 OFF

OFF 15S ON

ON OFF 07 OFF

D.S.C. SHOOTING

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO

LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears.

MENU Jog Dial

SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight bar

on the desired function.

•If the setting you want can’t be found in the Menu Screen, place the highlight bar on “MENU END”, then go to step 5.

MAKE SETTING

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The setting menu of the

selected function appears. The setting procedure depends on the function you select.

If you select “FOCUS”, “EXPOSURE”, “DATE/TIME”, or “CHARACTER” . . .

.... see respective pages (FOCUS: Z pg. 32, 33,

EXPOSURE: Z pg. 31, DATE/TIME: Z pg. 9, CHARACTER: Z pg. 27).

If you select “JLIP ID NO.” . . .

.... press the MENU Jog Dial so that the number

blinks, then rotate it until the desired number appears, and press it. Then rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

If you select any other functions . . .

.... rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight

bar to the desired setting.

•If you decide you want to return to the previous setting, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

END SETTING

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

reappears and the highlight bar is on “MENU END”.

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The normal screen

reappears.

NOTE:

The menu function except “FOCUS” and “EXPOSURE” are not available while in the Record mode.

Advanced Features (cont.)

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Menu Screen Explanations

FOCUS AUTO Adjusts focus automatically.

MANU Allows you to adjust focus manually (Z pg. 32, 33).

EXPOSURE AUTO Adjusts exposure automatically.

MANU Allows you to adjust exposure manually (Z pg. 31). DATE/TIME Allows you to set the current date and time (Z pg. 9). TELE MACRO Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus

PICTURE FINE Allows you to shoot up to approx. 22 still images in JPEG (Joint

M.W.B. This camcorder’s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses

ZOOM SPEED Allows you to set the zooming speed (

OFF ON

STANDARD (STD)

AUTO

: FINE : CLOUD : HALOGEN

MWB

FAST SLOW

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

Photographic Expert Group) format. Since the quality of image is better than “STANDARD”, “FINE” is more suitable for postproduction on a PC.

Allows you to shoot up to approx. 44 still images in JPEG (Joint Photographic Expert Group) format. Since in this mode, twice as many still images can be shot as in the “FINE” mode, select this mode when you wish to shoot many still images.

the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment. However, precise colour adjustment is not possible under the following conditions:

•When an object is in various shades of the same colour.

• When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors.

In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for white balance adjustment (Z pg. 34).

Z pg. 16).

= Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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D.S.C. SHOOTING

Advanced Features (cont.)

Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)

REC TIME Setting is impossible. INT. TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer (Z pg. 36). TALLY LAMP ON The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.

OFF The tally lamp remains off at all times.

CHARACTER Original titles can not be recorded on digital still pictures. Please use this function

D. ZOOM ON Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and

COLOUR BAR OFF Does not display colour bars. Normal screen is recorded.

JLIP ID NO. This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a

DEMO MODE OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place.

for video recording (Z pg. 27).

magnifying images, zooming is possible from 22 times (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 44 times digital magnification.

OFF Digital Zoom is not available. Only optical zoom (maximum

22x magnification) can function. When set to “OFF” during Digital Zoom, zoom magnification changes to 22x.

ON Makes the normal screen disappear, then displays colour bars.

By recording colour bars at the beginning or end of a tape, an effect similar to professional productions can be given to your tape.

NOTE:

While the colour bars are displayed, the camcorder’s other functions are disabled.

computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 07.

ON Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade/Wipe, Instant

Titles etc. When “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed, demonstration starts.

NOTES:

● When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is not available.

● By turning off the camcorder, “DEMO MODE” is set to “OFF” automatically.

● During demonstration, all functions except zoom are disabled.

= Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Page Button

System Select Switch

To move the page next

Viewfiner

Basic Playback

EN 51

Still images shot using this camcoder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the built-in memory. You can view the still images stored in memory, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album.

SELECT MODE

Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, then set

the Power Switch to “PLAY”.

•The still image stored in memory is displayed.

•When no still image is stored in memory, the screen becomes blue.

PLAY BACK

Press “W” or “T” located on the Page Button to

select the still image you want to view.

•Each time “W” is pressed, the page goes back, while each time “T” is pressed, the page goes next.

•Even if you shoot a new picture after playing back a still image with a low number, this will not overwrite the existing picture because new pictures are automatically stored after the still image most recently stored in memory.

NOTES:

●

The playback picture can also be viewed on a connected TV (Z pg. 42). Camcorder operation is the same as described in this section.

●

When viewing a playback picture on a connected TV, it may jitter slightly.

To move the page back

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Select Dial

Viewfinder

INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2

PROTECT

DELETE

 4

MENU END

Menu Screen

EXIT

Setting Menu

(ex. PROTECT)

INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELETE

PROTECT

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Advanced Features

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

appears.

MENU Jog Dial

SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight bar

on the desired function.

•If the setting you want can’t be found in the Menu Screen, place the highlight bar on “MENU END”, then go to step 5.

MAKE SETTING

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The setting menu of the

selected function appears. The setting procedure depends on the function you select.

If you select “INDEX” . . .

.... Z pg. 54.

•Select the desired still image in the INDEX Menu Screen, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The selected still image appears on the whole screen, then the screen enters normal playback. It is not necessary to perform steps 4 and 5.

If you select “SLIDE SHOW 1”, “SLIDE SHOW 2”, “PROTECT” or “DELETE”. . .

.... see respective pages.

END SETTING

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

reappears and the highlight bar is on “MENU END”.

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial. The normal screen

reappears.



MENU END

Normal Screen

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Mode

INDEX

SLIDE SHOW 1

SLIDE SHOW 2

PROTECT

DELETE

Effect

All still images stored in memory can be displayed six at a time. This mode is a convenient way to look for the still image you want to view and to check the still images you shot beforehand (Z pg. 54).

Allows you to run through all the still images stored in memory automatically in numerical order. Each still image is displayed. This mode is like a regular slideshow (Z pg. 58).

The still image wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top (Z pg. 58).

Lets you protect selected still images from accidental erasure. Select a still image for which you want to perform “Protect” to put a padlock mark next to it. A still image with a padlock mark cannot be deleted. When selecting a still image to protect, you can check six still images stored in memory at a time (Z pg. 55).

Allows you to delete some still images already stored in memory (Z pg. 56).

CAUTION:

While “ENTER” is selected on the Delete Execute Menu and it is blinking, switching off the camcorder or removing the power supply unit (battery pack or AC Power Adapter/Charger) may cause the camcorder’s built-in memory to become corrupt. Never remove the power supply unit at this stage.

SELECT Allows you to check 6 still images stored in memory at a time, to select

the still images you want to delete.

ALL Allows you to delete all the still images at once except protected

images.

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Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Index

You can view all still images stored in memory six at a time. Use this mode when looking for a still image you want to view and when checking the still images you shot beforehand.

MENU Jog Dial

Advanced Features (cont.)

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

ACCESS INDEX MENU SCREEN

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “INDEX”, then press it.

INDEX

SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELETE

 4

MENU END

Menu Screen

EXIT

INDEX

Index Menu Screen

Playback screen

VIEW INDEX IMAGES

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame to the

desired still image, then press it. The one you selected is displayed on the whole screen, then the screen enters normal playback.

•On the Index Menu Screen, 6 still images are displayed at a time. When viewing the still images that follow the 6th one, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame from Index No. 1 to No. 6, and then rotate it further downward. The frame is

placed on the 7th still image automatically. Images after the 7th one can also be accessed in the same way.

•If the desired still image cannot be found, place the highlight bar on “EXIT”, then press the MENU Jog Dial twice to exit the Menu Screen.

NOTES:

●

When moving the frame from the 7th still image back to the 6th, rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward to place the highlight bar on “EXIT”, then rotate it further upward. The frame is moved to the 6th still image. Perform the same procedure for the 13th image.

●

On the Index Menu Screen, a star mark is displayed next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode.

Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”.

INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2

PROTECT

DELETE

 4

MENU END

Menu Screen

PROTECT

EXIT

Protect Menu Screen

MENU Jog Dial

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Protect

This mode helps prevent accidental erasure of images. Put a padlock mark next to the desired still image, and that still image cannot be deleted.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

ACCESS PROTECT MENU SCREEN

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “PROTECT”, then press it.

•If you do not want to perform “Protect” for any still image, go to step 4.

SET PROTECT

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame to the

desired still image, then press it. The padlock mark appears above the selected image.

•On the Protect Menu Screen, all still images are displayed six at a time. To perform “Protect” for the still images that come after the 6th one, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame from Index No. 1 to No. 6, then rotate it further downward. The frame is placed automatically on the 7th still image. Images after the 7th one can also be accessed in the same way.

•To complete “Protect”, go to step 4.

CLOSE MENU

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward to place the

highlight bar on “EXIT”, then press it twice.

PROTECT

EXIT

A padlock mark appears.

To remove “Protect”. . .

Perform steps 1 and 2, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame to the desired still image with the padlock mark, then press it. The padlock mark located above the still image disappears and the image is no longer protected. When finished removing protection, perform step 4.

NOTES:

●

To move the frame from Index No. 7 to 6, place the highlight bar on “EXIT” by rotating the MENU Jog Dial upward. Rotate the MENU Jog Dial further upward. The frame is moved to the 6th still image automatically. Perform the same procedure for still images that follow the 13th one.

●

On the Protect Menu Screen, a star mark is displayed next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode.

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D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Delete

When the memory in which still images are stored becomes full, the number of remaining shots available reaches “0” (blinking). In this situation it becomes impossible to take your next shot. Delete some still images already stored in memory to make room for new shots.

Advanced Features (cont.)

Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”.

INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT

DELETE

 4

MENU END

Menu Screen

DELETE

SELECT

ALL

EXIT

Delete Menu Screen

In case of “SELECT”

DELETE

Delete Select Menu Screen

CANCEL

ENTER

DELETE

MENU Jog Dial

In case of “ALL”

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

ACCESS DELETE MENU SCREEN

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “DELETE”, then press it.

SELECT DELETE MODE

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “SELECT” or “ALL”, then press it.

To select a still image by checking the still images stored in memory . . .

.... select “SELECT”, then go to step 4.

To delete all the still images stored in memory at once without checking them . . .

.... select “ALL”, then go to step 5.

To quit the Delete Mode . . .

.... rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight

bar on “EXIT”, then press it twice.

SELECT ON DELETE SELECT MENU SCREEN

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame to the

desired still image, then press it. “ ” appears above the selected still image. When you have finished selecting all the desired still images, rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward to place the highlight bar on “NEXT”, then press the MENU Jog Dial.

•On the Delete Select Menu Screen, the still images are displayed six at a time. To delete the still images that follow the 6th one, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame from No. 1 to No. 6, then rotate it further downward. The frame is moved to the 7th still image automatically. Perform the same procedure for still images that follow the 7th one.

Delete Execute Menu Screen

Menu Screen

In case of “SELECT”

If you check the remaining still images on Index Menu Screen after deleting...

EXIT

DELETE

INDEX

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ACCESS DELETE EXECUTE MENU SCREEN

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar

to “CANCEL” or “ENTER”, then press it.

•“CANCEL” does not delete the selected still images and the screen returns to the Menu Screen.

•“ENTER” deletes the selected still images. While “ENTER” blinks, they are in the process of being deleted from memory. After deleting is finished, the screen returns to the Menu Screen.

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu

Screen.

CAUTION:

NOTES:

●

Before deleting some still images stored in memory, perform “Protect” for the necessary ones (Z pg. 55) or save them on a PC so that you do not lose them accidentally (Z pg. 59).

●

Even if “ALL” is selected on the Delete Menu Screen, it is not possible to delete a still image with a padlock mark. “ALL” only deletes all still images that are not protected. After images are deleted from memory, the remaining images are automatically moved up to fill in any gaps in the numerical sequence. The Index No. for images protected (with the padlock mark) may therefore change.

●

When selecting the desired still image in step 4, to move the frame from No. 7 to 6, place the highlight bar on “EXIT” by rotating the MENU Jog Dial upward. Rotate it further upward to move the frame to No. 6. Perform the same procedure for still images that follow the 13th one.

●

On the Delete Select Menu Screen, a star mark is displayed next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode.

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Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”.

INDEX

SLIDE SHOW 1

SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELETE

 4

MENU END

Menu Screen

Ex. SLIDE SHOW 1

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Slide Show

You can run through all the still images stored in memory automatically. This is like a regular slide-show. There are 2 types available. Select either according to your needs.

MENU Jog Dial

Advanced Features (cont.)

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

ACCESS SLIDE SHOW

Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “SLIDE SHOW 1” or “SLIDE SHOW 2”, then press it.

If you select “SLIDE SHOW 1” . . .

.... all still images stored in memory are displayed

in numerical order.

If you select “SLIDE SHOW 2”. . .

.... the still image wipes in to push up the previous

one from the bottom of the screen to the top.

•To end “SLIDE SHOW”, press the MENU Jog Dial. The still image which follows the still image displayed at the moment the MENU Jog Dial is pressed appears, then the screen returns to the Menu Screen.

CLOSE MENU

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

Ex. SLIDE SHOW 2

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Set to “D.S.C.”

For Macintosh®: To Modem Port or Printer Port

Viewfinder

PC MODE

To DIGITAL jack (8-pin)

PC connection cables (provided)

For Windows To COM Port (RS-232C)

Connection

EN 59

Connection to a Windows® PC/Macintosh

Image data stored in the camcorder's built-in memory can be transferred to a Windows® PC or Macintosh® and saved using the provided image transfer software. The image data transferred to a personal computer can also be further processed using Paint Software, and the still image processed on the PC can be inserted onto a tape (Z pg. 67).

CONNECT TO PERSONAL COMPUTER

Connect the camcorder’s DIGITAL jack to the COM

Port (RS-232C) on a Windows PC or to the Modem Port/Printer Port (8-pin) on a Macintosh, using the provided PC connection cable.

SELECT MODE

Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, then set

the Power Switch to “PLAY”.

•A still image stored in memory appears.

•When transferring still images to a computer, be sure that a still image is displayed on the screen.

RUN IMAGE TRANSFER SOFTWARE

Launch the provided software on your Windows

PC or Macintosh®. Transfer the still images stored in the camcorder’s memory to the Windows® PC or Macintosh®. Refer to the software’s instruction manual on the provided CD-ROM for details.

•During transfer of the still image, the camcorder ’s screen becomes blue and “ played. After transferring is finished, the screen displays the same still image as in step 2.

PC MODE

” is dis-

END TRANSFERRING

Close the software, then switch off the camcorder.

NOTES:

●

Before transferring still images from your personal computer to the camcorder’s built-in memory, perform the camcorder’s Picture Mode Setting ( the selected Picture Mode.

●

When transferring still images from your personal computer to the camcorder, make sure the number of images to be transferred is smaller than the camcorder's remaining number of shots available.

●

Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack.

●

The still images stored in the camcorder’s memory are not automatically removed after being transferred to the PC. If you wish to remove those still images from the camcorder's memory, delete them (

●

Windows® are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.

●

Macintosh® are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.

●

Attach the provided Core Filter to the PC connection cable you wish to use (for Windows® or Macintosh®). Connect the end of the cable with the Core Filter to the camcorder.

pg. 45). The still images will be transferred from the personal computer in

pg. 56, 57).

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3 4 5

6 7 8 9

! @

% ^ &

1 PAUSE IN Connector 2 Infrared beam

transmitting window

3 MBR SET Button 4 INT. TIME Button 5 REC TIME Button 6 FF Button 7 REW Button 8 PAUSE Button 9 PLAY Button 0 SNAPSHOT Button

! START/STOP Button @ VISS Button # ZOOM (T/W) Buttons $ VCR CTL Button % A.DUB Button ^ STOP Button & INSERT Button * R.A.EDIT Buttons

Lock hole

RM-V709U (provided)

BUTTONS

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of your VCR. This remote control unit makes additional recording functions possible.

Installing The Battery

PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER

Pull out the battrery holder while sliding the lock

hole.

INSERT BATTERY

Making sure the plus (+) side is up, insert the lithium

battery (CR2025)* into the battery holder.

REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER

Insert the battery holder into the remote control unit,

and push the holder until it clicks into place. *Read the caution concerning lithium batteries

(

Z pg. 2).

FUNCTIONS

With the camcorder’s power switch set to “CAMERA”.

—

Transmits the beam signal.

— Self-Timer/Time-Lapse (Z pg. 61) Animation/Time-Lapse (Z pg. 61) Retake (forward) (Z pg. 17) Retake (rewind)/Quick Review (Z pg. 17)

— —

Functions same as snapshot button on the camcorder. (

Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop button on the camcorder. Index Code Marking (Z pg. 61) Zoom in and out (Z pg. 16)

Z pg. 20, 44)

—

With the camcorder’s power switch set to “PLAY”.

Z pg. 63

Z pg. 62

FF/FF Shuttle Search (Z pg. 38, 40) Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (Z pg. 38, 40) Pause (Z pg. 40) Playback start (Z pg. 38)

Z pg. 62

Audio dubbing (Z pg. 68) Stop (Z pg. 38) Insert Editing (Z pg. 66)

Z pg. 64

— —

—

— —

Transmitted beam effective area

15°

30°

15°

30°

Remote sensor

When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The above illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use. The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

Interval Timer Indicator

Viewfinder

1 2S

INDEX1MIN

Index Code Marking

Rec Time Indicator

START/STOP VISS

INT. TIME REC TIME

RM-V709U

(provided)

EN 61

FEATURE: Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse PURPOSE: The remote control lets you set/release

OPERATION:

NOTE:

FEATURE: Index Code Marking PURPOSE: To give you automatic access to any

OPERATION: 1) Press VISS once to place the index

NOTE:

Interval Timer and Rec Time functions as well as the Menu Screen.

Self-Timer

1) Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 36 (“Self-Timer”), press INT. TIME on the remote control. Each

time INT. TIME is pressed, the Interval Timer indicator appears, changing in the following order: 15S, 30S, 1MIN, 5MIN and No indication (off).

2) Release

Instead of setting “INT. TIME” to “OFF” in the Menu, press INT. TIME on the remote control until the Interval Timer indicator disappears.

Animation

1) Set

Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg. 37 (“Animation”), press REC TIME on the remote control. Each time REC TIME is pressed, the Rec Time indicator appears, changing in the following order: 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, 5S and No indication (off).

2) Release

Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg. 37, press REC TIME on the remote control until the Rec Time indicator disappears.

Time-Lapse

1) Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg. 37 (“Time-Lapse”), press INT. TIME and REC TIME on the

remote control. Each time INT. TIME is pressed, the Interval Timer indicator appears, changing in the following order: 15S, 30S, 1MIN, 5MIN and No indication (off). Each time REC TIME is pressed, the Rec Time indicator appears, changing in the following order: 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, 5S and No indication (off).

2) Release

Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg. 37, press INT. TIME and REC TIME on the remote control until the indicators disappear.

Also refer to pg. 36 and 37.

selected point on a recording.

code. “INDEX” blinks during marking.

If VISS is pressed during RecordStandby mode, the mark is placed where START/STOP is pressed.

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2 3

5 6

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

(cont.)

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]

Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily

MBR SET VCR CTL

RM-V709U (provided)

performed when RM-V709U MBR (Multi-Brand Remote,

Z pg. 60) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see

VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually. Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is installed in the remote control RM-V709U (Z pg. 60).

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

VCR CODE LIST

VCR BRAND NAME

AKAI

BLAUPUNKT FERGUSON

GRUNDIG 1 4

HITACHI 6 6

JVC 9 1

MITSUBISHI 6 7

NEC 3 7

PANASONIC 1 3

BUTTONS (A) (B)

6 2 6 4 7 7

1 3

9 7 9 8 3 2

3 4

6 3

9 6

9 3

6 8

3 8

1 7 1 1 9 4 1 8

VCR BRAND NAME

PHILIPS

SANYO 3 6

SELECO, REX

SHARP 1 5

SONY

THOMSON, TELEFUNKEN, SABA, NORDMENDE

TOSHIBA 6 9

BUTTONS (A) (B)

1 9 9 5 1 1 9 4 9 1 9 6 1 2 3 3 7 2

3 5

9 1 9 6

1 `

6 5 6 ` 3 9 3 1 

9 1 9 6 9 7 3 2

6 1

SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote

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

•The code is automatically set once you release the

MBR SET button, and the VCR’s power comes on.

OPERATE VCR

Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while

holding VCR CTL, press the button on the remote for the desired function. The functions the remote can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW and VCR REC STBY (you don’t need to press VCR CTL for this one).

You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.

IMPORTANT

Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions.

NOTES:

●

If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1, try another code from the VCR CODE LIST.

●

Some brands of VCR don’t come on automatically. In this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.

●

If the RM-V709U is not able to control the VCR, use the controls on the VCR.

Open the cover

To J terminal (JLIP)

Editing cable (provided, ø3.5 mini-plug cable)

To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors

Core Filter

Audio/Video cable (provided)

MAKE CONNECTIONS

CONNECT TO . . .

JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL

Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal.

JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR

Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector.

VCR OTHER THAN TYPE A OR

Connect the editing cable to the RM-V709U’s Pause-In jack.

PREPARE CAMCORDER

Insert a recorded tape. Set the System Select Switch

to “VIDEO”, and set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.

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To Remote PAUSE

To Pause-In

RM-V709U (provided)

(Recording deck)

To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors

VCR

PREPARE VCR

Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and

engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions).

NOTES:

●

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 performence of equipment.

●

Attach the provided Core Filter to the provided Audio/ Video cable. Connect the end of the cable with the Core Filter to the camcorder.

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REW PLAY

IN/OUT

IN OUT

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COUNTER 0:00:25 TOTAL 0:00:00

FFPLAY/PAUSE

REW

1 0:00:25 -- :--: --

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

SELECT SCENES

ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER

STOP

RM-V709U (provided)

FF PAUSE

ON/OFF CANCEL

DISPLAY

Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press ON/OFF and the

counter display appears in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV.

Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene

you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point. The data appears under “IN” on the display.

Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and

press IN/OUT to register it. The data appears under “OUT” on the display. The total time of the registered scene(s) is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene

(as many as 8).

MAKE CORRECTIONS

Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the

most recently registered point.

NOTES:

●

There must be at least one second between an in-point and its corresponding out-point.

●

To ensure correct operation, there should be at least 15 seconds between an out-point and the next in-point.

●

Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in-points or out-points.

●

If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in-point, the VCR’s Record-Pause mode is cancelled and editing doesn’t take place.

●

Pressing ON/OFF clears all in- and out-points from memory.

●

Leave a small margin for error around each in-point to ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety.

(cont.)

IN OUT

1 0:00:25 0:01:05 2 0:03:18 0:03:31 3 0:02:33 0:02:53 4 0:04:11 --:- -:- 5 6 7 8 COUNTER 0:04:11 TOTAL 0:01:13

Original tape (camcorder)

1 3 2

IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE MODE

Point the remote control towards the VCR’s infrared

sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

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Edited tape (VCR)

RM-V709U (provided)

VCR REC STBY

ON/OFF

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL

Player (JVC VCR)

To R.A. EDIT

To PAUSE IN

STOP

Editing cable (provided)

Recording deck

RM-V709U (provided)

MENU Jog Dial

AV OUT

AV IN

BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING

Press the MENU Jog Dial on the camcorder, and the

previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order. While editing, the R.A. Edit counter of the scene which is beging copied is shown with a blinking highlight.

END AUTOMATIC EDITING

When all selected scenes have been copied, the

camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode. Press STOP on both units. To make the R.A. Edit counter display disappear, press ON/OFF.

•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the editing cable and the audio/video cable.

NOTES:

●

If you performed step 1C on page 63 (“MAKE CONNECTIONS”), keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing.

●

The on-screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene.

●

There may be noise at in- or out-points on the edited tape with certain VCRs.

Using the RM-V709U, it is also possible to perform deck-to-deck Random Assemble Editing. The playback deck must be an R.A. Editcapable JVC VCR. The recording deck can be . . .

n a VCR other than JVC, or n a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an R.A. EDIT

connector

How to use:

— Connect the playback deck and RM-V709U as shown on the

left.

— Set the RM-709U to correspond to the brand of the recording

— For Random Assemble Editing procedure, please refer to the

Notes:

n RM-V709U cannot be used to control the playback deck. n RM-V709U is capable of controlling basic operations of the

n To put the recording deck in the Record-Pause mode, use the

Z pg. 62)

deck. (

instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as the playback deck.

recording deck. While pressing VCR CTL, press PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF or REW for these functions. (Not possible with some brands and models). Other buttons cannot be used.

controls on the recording deck itself.

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COUNTER R/M

PLAY/PAUSE

REW FF

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Insert Editing (VIDEO)

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.

NOTE:

Use the RM-V709U remote control unit to perform this procedure.

(cont.)

M–0:12:34

Viewfinder

Power Switch

Insert editing indicator

Tape Counter

STOP

SELECT MODE

Set the System Select Switchc to “VIDEO”, set the

Power Switch to “PLAY”.

FIND EDIT-OUT POINT

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

press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control.

RESET COUNTER

Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than

1 second to reset the tape counter, then press again for less than 1 second and make sure “M” appears.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the recorded tape, and press PAUSE exactly at the point where the new scene should start.

ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE

Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing

INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert mode

is engaged. When the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen, go to the next step.

BEGIN INSERT EDITING

Press START/STOP. When the counter reaches

“0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.

RM-V709U

(provided)

System Select Switch

START/STOP REW

PAUSE INSERT

PLAY

END INSERT EDITING

Press STOP.

NOTES:

●

After step 5, Retake (Z pg. 17) can be performed.

●

The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated end point, and noise bars may appear. Neither indicates a defect in the unit.

●

Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode.

COUNTER R/M

PLAY/PAUSE

REW

M–0:12:34

Viewfinder

Page Button

Power Switch

STOP

Insert editing indicator

Tape Counter

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Insert Editing (Insert A Still Image From The Built-in Memory Onto A Tape)

You can insert a still image stored in the camcorder's built-in memory 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. Perform steps 1 through 5 in Insert Editing (Z pg. 66) before the following procedure.

NOTE:

Use the RM-V709U remote control unit to perform this procedure.

SELECT STILL IMAGE

First set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”. Press

the Page Button to select the still image you wish to insert.

BEGIN INSERT EDITING

Press START/STOP. When the counter reaches

“0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.

To insert still images in sequential order onto the tape . . .

.... press the Page Button to move the page forward.

To insert still images at random onto the tape . . .

.... first record the still image you selected in step 1

onto the tape, then press START/STOP to engage the Insert-Pause mode. To select another still image, press the Page Button again, then press START/STOP. Insert-Editing begins.

RM-V709U

(provided)

System Select Switch

START/STOP REW

PAUSE INSERT

PLAY

END INSERT EDITING

Press STOP.

NOTES:

●

The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated end point, and noise bars may appear. Neither indicates a defect in the unit.

●

Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode.

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Audio dubbing indicator

M–0:05:20

Viewfinder

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

(cont.)

Audio Dubbing

You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape (normal audio only).

Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing (VIDEO) procedure (Z pg. 66) before continuing.

•The sound comes from the built-in microphone (or an external microphone if connected).

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

scene onto which you want to dub new audio, press PLAY to view the recorded tape, then press PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should start.

To external microphone input jack (capped)

A. DUB

REW

PLAY

PAUSE

Set to “VIDEO”

Microphone

RM-V709U

(provided)

ENGAGE AUDIO DUB-STANDBY MODE

Press and hold A. DUB, and without releasing

A. DUB, press and release PAUSE.

BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING

Press PLAY. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”,

Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode.

END AUDIO DUBBING

Press STOP.

NOTES:

●

Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub-Standby, or the edit points will not be accurate.

●

If the microphone is too close to the TV, or if the TV’s volume is too high, whistling or howling may occur.

NOTES (for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing):

●

Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape contains blank segments, or if the recording speed was changed during the original recording.

●

To edit/dub onto a tape, make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

●

Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing, or the edit points will not be accurate.

●

During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing, when InsertPause or Audio Dub-Standby is engaged, the counter may go slightly past “0:00:00”. Recording, however, stops at exactly 0:00:00.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

POWER

No power is supplied.

The power suddenly goes off and doesn’t come back on by itself.

OTHER

Some functions are not available. Vertical white lines appear when

shooting a very bright object.

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the viewfinder.

The viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints).

An error number (i.e. E03) appears.

The image is out of focus.

Even though the Lens Cover is open, the Lens Cover Warning indicator blinks.

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● The battery pack has not been attached correctly (Z pg. 6).

● The battery pack is not charged (Z pg. 6).

● The power supply has not been correctly connected

(Z pg. 7).

● The battery pack has completely discharged.

● Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source,

then after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

● The Select Dial is set to “AUTO LOCK”.

● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the

background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the camcorder.

● Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of the camcorder.

● Wipe them gently with soft cloth.

● Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the

power source. After a few minutes, try turning the power on again. If the error number still appears, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

● The dioptre needs to be adjusted (

● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation

of Auto Focus (Z pg. 32).

● The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position of the Lens Cover.

Z pg. 10).

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

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When the System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”:

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

RECORDING

Recording cannot be performed.

Recording does not start.

The picture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake mode.

PLAYBACK

The tape is running, but there’s no playback picture.

Playback cannot be performed.

Playback picture is blurred or interrupted.

The counter indication is blurred during Still playback.

TAPE TRANSPORT

The tape stops during fast-forward or rewind.

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot be performed.

OTHER

The date and time displays disappear.

The wrong date and time are displayed/recorded.

The tape won’t eject.

● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape (Z pg. 13).

● If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, it is not possible to record onto the tape. Change the Switch position to “VIDEO” (Z pg. 14).

● The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to “CAMERA” (Z pg. 14).

● This is normal while recording in the LP mode. Some noise may be present while recording in the SP mode (Z pg. 12).

● The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode.

● If A/V connection is used, the TV’s VIDEO/TV Switch has

not been set to VIDEO.

● The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel.

● If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, it is not

possible to play back a tape. Change the Switch position to “VIDEO” (Z pg. 38).

● The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.

● This is normal.

● The Counter Memory Function has been activated

(Z pg. 40).

● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.

● If you remove the power source from the camcorder while

the power is on, all settings and selections are erased. Make sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before disconnecting the power source.

● If you have not performed Date/Time Setting ( date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be sure that Date/Time setting is carried out.

● The battery pack is running low.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Z pg. 9), the

(cont.)

When the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”:

FORMAT

CANCEL

ENTER

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

SHOOTING

Although the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed, a still image is not stored in the built-in memory.

Self-Timer Shooting is not available.

It is not possible to shoot in sucession.

● When the number of remaining shots available reaches “0” (blinking), it becomes impossible to take your next shot. Perform “DELETE” function to remove some still images already stored in memory (Z pg. 56).

● Pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button does not start recording in the Self-Timer Shooting procedure. Press the SNAPSHOT Button (Z pg. 47).

● A still image is in the process of being stored in memory for approx. 2 seconds after the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed. During that time, it is impossible to take another shot. When the still image disappears and the scene you are currently aimed at appears on the screen, take another shot (Z pg. 44).

PLAYBACK

Although “ALL” is selected in the DELETE Menu Screen, all still images cannot be deleted.

● The “Protect” function is in effect for some still images. If they are not necessary, cancel the “Protect” function, then try deleting all still images again (Z pg. 55).

OTHER

Date/Time Insert is not performed while shooting a still image.

Instant Titles are not displayed while shooting a still image.

Some settings cannot be changed in the Menu Screen.

● It is not possible to display the date/time on a still image.

● It is not possible to display the Instant Titles on a still image.

● It is not possible to set “REC TIME” in the Menu Screen.

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Since the camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device, external noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. For example, when a still image you shot is stored in the camcorder's built-in memory, the above may cause the following: Although the remaining number of shots indicator shows that shooting is possible, a still image cannot be stored in memory after shooting. In such a case, initialize the memory by following steps 1 through 3 below. Please note that initialization deletes all the still images (including ones for which you performed the “Protect” function) stored in the camcorder’s memory. If you wish to keep any of the still images that are stored in memory, before initialization first transfer them to a PC and save them. If image data is corrupt, transfer is impossible.

1. Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, then set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.

2. Press the MODE Button for more than 5 seconds. The FORMAT Menu Screen appears.

3. Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “CANCEL” or “ENTER”, then press it.

•“CANCEL” does not initialize the memory.

•“ENTER” initializes the memory. During initialization, “ENTER” blinks. When initialization is complete, the screen becomes blue back.

CAUTION:

While “ENTER” is selected and it is blinking, switching off the camcorder or removing the power supply unit (battery pack or AC Power Adapter/ Charger) may cause the camcorder’s built-in memory to become corrupt.

Never remove the power supply unit at this stage.

Format Menu Screen

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INDEX

STD

FINE

E R

t y u

i o

# %$@

* ( )

qPw Q

Controls

1 Power Zoom Button ........................... Z pg. 16

Page Button........................................

2 Select Dial ......................................... Z pg. 22

3 Multi-Function Control

•EFFECT Button .................................

•WIDE Button ...................................

•TITLE Button ....................................

•SUPER LOLUX Button .....................

4 PUSH Button ...................................... Z pg. 13

5 Recording Mode [SP/LP] Button ......... Z pg. 12

6 DATE/TIME Button ............................. Z pg. 18

COUNTER R/M Button ....................... Z pg. 40

7 P. [Picture] STABILIZER Button ........... Z pg. 17

8 REW Button ....................................... Z pg. 38

RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ......

9 PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... Z pg. 38

0 FF Button ........................................... Z pg. 38

RETAKE F Button ................................

! STOP Button ...................................... Z pg. 38

@ EJECT Switch ...................................... Z pg. 13

# Function Navigator Dial

[MENU Jog Dial] ................................ Z pg. 9

$ LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch ........... Z pg. 19

% BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch ......... Z pg. 6

^ Dioptre Adjustment ............................ Z pg. 10

& System Select

[VIDEO/D.S.C.] Switch .... Z pg. 14, 38, 44, 51

* MODE Button .............................. Z pg. 20, 44

( SNAPSHOT Button ...................... Z pg. 20, 44

) LENS COVER Switch .......................... Z pg. 14

q Recording Start/Stop Button ................ Z pg. 14

w Power Switch ................... Z pg. 14, 38, 44, 51

Z pg. 51

Z pg. 24 Z pg. 25 Z pg. 26 Z pg. 25

Z pg. 17

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Connectors

e DC IN Jack ......................................... Z pg. 7

The jacks r to o are located beneath the jack cover.

r External Microphone Input Jack ......... Z pg. 68

t J terminal

[ JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector]

•Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing (

•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer. For further detail consult your nearest JVC dealer.

•JLIP-controlled editing from camcorder to VCR is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a J terminal.

Z pg. 62 – 65).

y Digital Jack ........................................ Z pg. 59

u AUDIO OUT Connector .................... Z pg. 42

i VIDEO OUT Connector ..................... Z pg. 42

o RF DC OUT Connector ...................... Z pg. 42

Indicators

p Tally Lamp ......................................... Z pg. 14

Q Power Indicator.................................. Z pg. 14

Other Parts

W Video Light......................................... Z pg. 19

E Microphone ....................................... Z pg. 68

R •Camera sensor

Be careful not to cover this area; built-in here is the sensor necessary for shooting.

•Remote Sensor ................................. Z pg. 61

T Clock Battery Compartment ............... Z pg. 8

Y Battery Pack Mount ............................ Z pg. 6

U LCD window

Picture Mode Display

Remaining Number of Shots Indicator

I Electronic Viewfinder ......................... Z pg. 10

O Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................ Z pg. 11

P Grip Strap .......................................... Z pg. 10

a Tripod Mounting Socket ..................... Z pg. 11

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1 2 3 4 7 865

INDEX

(cont.)

30MIN

S.LX T30

REC SP FINE 12

444

TWILIGHT

NORM

LENS COVER

PAUSE

MWB

P 5MIN 1 4S

TAPE END

MERRY CHRISTMAS

25.12.98 22:50:00

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)

Viewfinder Indications

1 Cassette Warning/

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

When no cassette is inserted: the cassette

) warning blinks.

( When Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording: the cassette (

) warning lights. Otherwise, the tape

remaining time is displayed and the tape

remaining time warning† blinks when the

tape is about to reach its end. When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” and a tape is loaded: the cassette ( mark is displayed regardless of the Erase Protection tab’s position.

2 Recording Mode (SP/LP)

Indicator....................................

3, 0 Programme AE Indicator ....... Z pg. 22

Displayed at the Select Dial is switched from one position to another. Then only the indicator remains at

3 for approx. 1 second when

3, ! Fade/Wipe-Standby

Indicator....................................

Displayed at when the Fade/Wipe is switched from one function to another by pressing the EFFECT button. Then only the indicator remains at

3 for approx. 2 seconds

4 Multi-Function Control

Indication ..........................

Displayed when any of the buttons located on the Multi-Function Control is pressed. The indication disappears within approx. 2 seconds.

5 Picture Mode Display .......... Z pg. 21, 44

Remaining Number Of Shots

Indicator.............................

6 Super LoLux Indicator ............... Z pg. 25

7 Tape Length Indicator ................ Z pg. 12

8 Zoom Indicator Bar ................... Z pg. 16

9 Recording Indicator ................... Z pg. 14

@ Picture Stabilizer Indicator ........ Z pg. 17

# Interval Timer/Recording Time

Indicator..................................... Z pg. 36

Z pg. 15

)

Z pg. 12

Z pg. 24

Z pg. 24 – 26

Z pg. 21, 44

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$ •Record-Standby Mode

Indicator .................................

•Lens Cover Warning:

LENS COVER ..........................

•Data Transfer Display:

PC MODE

. ................................ Z pg. 59

Z pg. 14

Z pg. 15

% Instant Title Display ...................Z pg. 26

^ Date/Time/Character Display..... Z pg. 18

& Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator

Changes as follows according to the battery pack’s remaining power level: “ almost gone, the indicator “ (battery power warning†), then the unit shuts off. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one. Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened squares — mean that the battery pack is fully charged.

”. When the power is

” blinks

— does not necessarily

* Focus Indicator .......................... Z pg. 33

( Exposure Control Level

Counter .....................................

Z pg. 31

) White Balance Mode

Indicator ....................................

Z pg. 34

q Snapshot Mode Display ....... Z pg. 21, 44

w Clock Battery Warning

Blinks for approx. 10 seconds when the power is turned on. This display also blinks when the clock (lithium) battery is either not installed or has discharged. Install or replace the old battery with a new one (

Z pg. 8).

e •Tape End Display:

TAPE END ...............................

Appears when the end of the tape is reached during playback, recording or fast-forward.

•Condensation Warning: When this indication appears, all

functions except tape eject and power on/off are disabled. Turn the unit off (without removing the power source) for a few hours, and when you turn it on again the indication should disappear.

Z pg. 15

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DANGER:

Video Light

•The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

•Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time.

•When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or object.

•Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

•It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

General Battery Precautions

•When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is not functioning even when correctly operated, the battery is exhausted. Replace it with a fresh one.

•Use only the following battery:

C-P6U or C-P7U..................... R6 (AA) size

Please make note of the following rules for battery use. When misused, battery can leak or explode.

1. Refer to the C-P6U/C-P7U instructions when

replacing the battery.

2. Do not expose the battery to excessive heat as it

can leak or explode.

3. Do not dispose of battery in a fire.

4. Remove battery from the unit if it is to be stored

for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions.

Battery Packs

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

1. To avoid hazard . . .

.... do not burn.

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

.... do not modify or disassemble.

.... use only specified chargers.

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

.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

.... avoid repeated charging without fully

discharging.

.... charge in an environment where tempera-

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

Terminals

CAUTIONS

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

to high temperatures will increase natural

discharge and shorten service life.

.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.

.... remove from charger or powered unit when

not in use, as some machines use current

even when switched off.

NOTES:

●

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

Temperature Range Specifications

Charging ......................................... 10°C to 35°C

Operation........................................ 0°C to 40°C

Storage ............................................ –10°C to 30°C

Recharging time is based on room temperature of

●

20°C.

●

The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

Cassettes

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

1. During use . . .

.... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C

mark.

.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded

tapes automatically erases the previously

recorded video and audio signals.

.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

.... do not load and unload the cassette

repeatedly without allowing the tape to run

at all. This slackens the tape and can result in

damage.

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

exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.

2. Store cassettes . . .

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

.... out of direct sunlight.

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

shock or vibration.

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

magnetic fields (such as those generated by

motors, transformers or magnets).

.... vertically, in their original cases.

Main Unit

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

.... open the camcorder’s chassis.

.... disassemble or modify the unit.

.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.

Keep it away from metallic objects when not

in use.

.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects

to enter the unit.

.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the

power supply while the power is on.

.... leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

.... in places subject to excessive humidity or

dust.

.... in places subject to soot or steam such as

near a cooking stove.

.... in places subject to excessive shock or

vibration.

.... near a television set.

.... near appliances generating strong magnetic

or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting

antennas, etc.).

.... in places subject to extremely high (over

40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C)

temperatures.

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

.... in places of over 50°C.

.... in places where humidity is extremely low.

(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

.... in direct sunlight.

.... in a closed car in summer.

.... near a heater.

4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .

.... allow it to become wet.

.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.

.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration

during transportation.

.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

objects for long periods.

.... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the

sun.

.... carry it by holding the viewfinder. Be sure to

hold the main unit with both hands or use

the grip.

.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

strap.

How To Handle A CD-ROM

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

•Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.

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

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

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About moisture condensation . . .

● You may 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.

For Your Maintenance

1. After Use

1 Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to

turn off the camcorder.

2 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then

remove the cassette.

3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing

PUSH.

4 Slide BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery

pack.

5 Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to

close the lens cover.

2. Cleaning The Camcorder

1 CLEAN EXTERIOR

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

2 CLEAN LENS

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

3 REMOVE EYEPIECE

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.

4 CLEAN VIEWFINDER

Remove dust using a blower brush.

5 RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.

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.

●

Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.

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GENERAL

Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C Operating humidity : 35% to 80% Storage temperature : –20°C to +50°C Weight : Approx. 840 g Dimensions : 113 (W) x 117 (H) x (Including viewfinder) 242 (D) mm Power source : DC 6V Power consumption

light on : 8.6 W light off : 5.7 W

Signal system : PAL-type

SYSTEM

Camcorder format : VHS PAL standard Video recording system

Luminance : FM recording Colour : Converted sub-carrier

direct recording

Conforms to VHS standard Cassette : cassette Tape speed

SP : 23.39 mm/sec. LP : 11.70 mm/sec.

Recording time (max.)

SP : 60 minutes LP : 120 minutes

(with EC-60 cassette) D.S.C. format

Recording format : Digital data storage

(based on JPEG)

Recording medium : Built-in flash memory,

1 Mbyte

Number of storable shots : FINE mode:

approx. 22 shots

(approx. 32000 byte data

compression)

STANDARD mode:

approx. 44 shots

(approx. 16000 byte data

compression)

Image size : 320 x 240 pixels

CAMERA

Pick up : 1/4” format CCD Lens : F1.6, f = 3.8 to 83.6 mm,

22:1 power zoom lens

with auto iris and macro

control, filter diameter

46 mm Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder

with 0.5” black/white CRT White balance

adjustment : Auto/Manual adjustment

SPECIFICATIONS

INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTORS

Video : Output 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced (via VIDEO OUT connector)

Audio : Output –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm

(via AUDIO OUT connector)

JLIP : 3.5 mm diameter, 4-pole,

mini-head jack Digital : Mini DIN 8-pin External

microphone input : –68 dBs, high impedance

unbalanced with ø3.5 mm

(MONO)

AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER (AA-V15EK)

Power requirement : AC 110 V to 240 V`,

50/60 Hz Power consumption : 23 W Output

Charge : DC 8.5 V , 1.3 A VTR : DC 6.3 V , 1.8 A

Charging system : Constant current, peak

detection, timer controlled Dimensions : 140 (W) x 42 (H) x

68 (D) mm Weight : Approx. 350 g

CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)

Dimensions : 188 (W) x 25 (H) x

104 (D) mm Weight : Approx. 240 g Accessory : “R6 (AA)” – size battery x 1

Provided Accessories ...................... Z pg. 5

Optional Accessories

•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V22U, BN-V25U

•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E

•RF Unit RF-V5E

•Compact VHS-C Cassettes EC-60/45/30

•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

•Remote Control Unit RM-V700U

Some accessories are not available in some areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability.

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

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