JVC GR-AXM710U Instructions Manual

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COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER

LYT0253-001B

INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISH

GR-AXM710

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

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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 this product.

Using This Instruction Manual

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

Z pg. 8, 9).

• 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 (Z pgs. 69 – 73) and familiarize

yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety

Instructions that follow. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The AA-V15U AC Power Adapter/Charger should be used with: AC 120 V`, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada, AC 110 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz in other countries.

CAUTION (applies to the AA-V15U)

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION (s’applique à l’AA-V15U)

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

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

Warning on lithium battery

(for clock operation and remote control unit)

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate. Replace the 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.

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSCtype color television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/ viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V12U/V20U 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.)

ATTENTION:

The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 74 – 76 before use.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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5. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.

•Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

•Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

2. Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

3. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

IMPORTANT PRODUCT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.

ATTENTION:

Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this manual for future reference.

INSTALLATION

1. Grounding or Polarization

(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized

alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire

grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

2. Power Sources

Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. If your product is intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

3. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

4. Power Cord Protection

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H)

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

GROUND CLAMP

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USE

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.

• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.

• Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of the product.

• Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep-pile carpets.

2. Product and Cart

Combination

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

3. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like.

4. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

5. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards.

6. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

SERVICING

1. Servicing

If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in

any way.

f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance—this indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

4. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition.

PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC)

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MAJOR FEATURES

REMEMBER

Program AE with Special Effects (

Z pg. 32, 33)

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

Cassettes marked can be used with this camcorder.

Digital Hyper Zoom (

Z pg. 28)

Picture Stabilizer (Z pg. 29)

Integrated Auto Light (

Z pg. 30)

The Logical Choice

The only compact video

cassettes that can be

used with your VHS VCR*

LCD Color Monitor (

Z pg. 20)

Zoom in

Zoom out

Menu Adjustment (

Z pg. 36, 37, 38)

Digital Still Camera Built-in (PC communication capable) (

Z pg. 22 – 25, 52 – 59)

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Using the battery pack

Hook its end to the camcorder ( ) and push the battery pack in until it locks in place ( ). (Charging procedure, Z pg. 10)

To remove the battery pack

Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE (VIDEO)

1 Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”. 2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. 3 Press REW (

— The tape will automatically stop at the

beginning of the tape.

4 Press PLAY/PAUSE (

/6).

— Playback starts and the playback picture

appears.

• To stop playback, press STOP (5). (For more details, Z pg. 46.)

• The viewfinder switches off automatically to

save power when the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of over 60 degrees.

• The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is opened/closed at approx. 60 degrees.

Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR using the Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak).

Z pg. 49

1 Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to

open the lens cover.

2 Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”. 3 Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”.

— The power lamp will light and an image

will appear.

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

— Recording starts.

•To stop recording temporarily, momentarily press the Recording Start/Stop Button once again.

(For more details, Z pgs. 18 – 21)

•The viewfinder switches off automatically to

save power when the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of over 60 degrees.

•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is opened/closed at approx. 60 degrees.

SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEO

CASSETTE

PLAYBACK

SHOOTING

1 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60

degrees.

2 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder. 3 Insert a video cassette. 4 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.

(For more details,

Z pg. 15)

Set to “PLAY”

PUSH Button EJECT Switch

Hook on.

Push in.

BATTERY RELEASE

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

Set to “AUTO” or “PRO.”

Recording Start/Stop Button

REW (

) Button

STOP (5) Button

Set to “VIDEO”

The image you shoot is recorded onto a video tape.

PLAY/PAUSE (

/6) Button

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Using the battery pack

Hook its end to the camcorder ( ) and push the battery pack in until it locks in place ( ). (Charging procedure, Z pg. 10)

To remove the battery pack

Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE (D.S.C.)

1 Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”. 2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.

— A still image stored in memory appears.

3 Press REW (

/PAGE –) or FF (

/PAGE +) to

select the still image you want to view.

(For more details,

Z pg. 52.)

•The viewfinder switches off automatically to save power when the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of over 60 degrees.

•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is opened/closed at approx. 60 degrees.

1 Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to

open the lens cover.

2 Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”. 3 Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”.

— The power lamp will light and an image

will appear.

4 Press the SNAPSHOT Button.

— A still image is shot and is stored in the

camcorder’s memory.

(For more details, Z pgs. 22 – 25)

• The viewfinder switches off automatically to

save power when the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of over 60 degrees.

• The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is opened/closed at approx. 60 degrees.

SUPPLY POWER

PLAYBACK

SHOOTING

Set to “PLAY”

Hook on.

Push in.

BATTERY RELEASE

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

Set to “AUTO” or “PRO.”

System Select Switch Set to “D.S.C.”

REW (

/PAGE –) Button,

FF (

/PAGE +) Button

System Select Switch Set to “D.S.C.”

SNAPSHOT Button

A still image you shoot is stored in the camcorder's built-in memory.

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GETTING STARTED

10 – 17

Power.......................................................................................................... 10

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal .............................................................. 12

Date/Time Settings.......................................................................................... 13

Recording Mode Setting..................................................................................... 14

Tape Length Setting .......................................................................................... 14

Loading/Unloading A Cassette............................................................................. 15

Grip Adjustment .............................................................................................. 16

Viewfinder Adjustment ..................................................................................... 16

Shoulder Strap Attachment ................................................................................. 17

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

VIDEO RECORDING

18 – 21

Basic Recording............................................................................................... 18

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

22 – 25

Basic Shooting ................................................................................................ 22

RECORDING

26 – 45

Basic Features ................................................................................................ 26

Advanced Features........................................................................................... 31

VIDEO PLAYBACK

46 – 49

Basic Playback................................................................................................ 46

Features ....................................................................................................... 47

Using The Cassette Adapter ................................................................................ 49

PLAYBACK

50 – 51

Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing ...................................................................... 50

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

52 – 59

Basic Playback................................................................................................ 52

Connection .................................................................................................... 53

Advanced Features........................................................................................... 54

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

60 – 64

Insert Editing ................................................................................................. 62

Audio Dubbing ................................................................................................ 64

CONTENTS

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USER MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

66 – 68

INDEX

69 – 73

Indications..................................................................................................... 69

Controls, Connectors And Indicators ...................................................................... 70

Terms .......................................................................................................... 72

CAUTIONS

74 – 76

SPECIFICATIONS

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

ESPAÑOL

78 – 80

FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)

WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

• AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V15U

•Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak) C-P7U

•Shoulder Strap

•Battery Pack BN-V20U

•DC Cord

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

•CD-ROM including two software programs

•PC Connection Cable x 1

(for Windows® PC)

•Remote Control Unit RM-V705U

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GETTING STARTED

Power

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

NOTES:

●

No function is available without power supply.

●

Use only the specified power supply.

●

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 CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit, charging is finished. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Hook its end to the camcorder ( ) and push the battery pack in until it locks in place (

) .

DETACH BATTERY PACK

Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

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.

REFRESH

The AC Power Adapter/Charger 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.

CHARGE indicator

Marks

To AC outlet

Hook on.

Push in.

BATTERY RELEASE

REFRESH indicator

REFRESH switch

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

Battery pack Charging time Discharging time

BN-V12U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.

BN-V20U approx. 1 hr. 50 min approx. 6 hrs. 40 min.

LCD LCD LCD

Battery pack

monitor on/ monitor off/ monitor on/ Viewfinder off Viewfinder on Viewfinder on

BN-V12U 45 (30) 50 (35) 40 (30)

BN-V20U 80 (50) 85 (55) 70 (45)

( ) : when the video light is on.

INFORMATION:

VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger. The BN-V856U battery pack provides approx. 7 hours of recording time when the viewfinder is on and the LCD monitor and the video light are off. Also read thoroughly the VU-V856KIT’s instruction manuals. It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery pack using the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger. Use the optional AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger.

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Charge Marker

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

NOTES:

●

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 to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.

●

Charging times noted on page 10 are for a fully discharged battery pack, and discharging times are for a fully charged battery pack.

●

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

●

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

●

Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.

●

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 discharging is complete, detach the battery from the AC Power Adapter/ Charger to store it.

●

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

●

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

●

Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.

●

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

●

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

●

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

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as shown in the illustration to the left).

NOTES:

●

The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features

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

●

When using the DC cord, make sure you connect

the end of the cord with the core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.

USING A CAR BATTERY

Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery Charger/Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration to the left).

NOTES:

●

When using the car battery, leave the engine

idling.

●

The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3U) can

also be used to charge the battery pack (except BN-V20U/V856U).

●

When using the optional Car Battery Charger or

Car Battery Cord (AP-V7U), refer to the respective instruction booklet.

To DC IN jack

DC OUT terminal

To AC outlet

AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15U

DC Cord

To car’s cigarette lighter socket

Car Battery Cord AP-V7U (optional)

Charge marker

Car Battery Charger/Adapter BH-V3U (optional)

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GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

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 (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.).

REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER

Pull out the battery holder.

INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER

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

RE-INSERT HOLDER

Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a click.

NOTE:

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

Slot

Battery holder

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NEXT M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO

DATE TIME

TAPE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT

RETURN

AUTO ON OFF

T30 FINE FULL

NEXT M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT

RETURN

AUTO ON OFF

T30 FINE FULL

YEAR

MONTH

DAY

TIME

EXIT

1999

JAN

PM 12 : 00

DATE TIME

Date/Time Settings

SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE

Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO” or “D.S.C.” , and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

•The power lamp comes on.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME Menu appears.

•If you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous settings, rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then go to step 7.

•If you want to set only the time without changing the date, go to step 5.

SET DATE

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the item you want to set and then press it. When the setting begins blinking, rotate the Select 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 Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “TIME” and then press it. When the hour setting begins blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it. When the hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting begins blinking, rotate the Select 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 Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”, and press it. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial.

NOTE:

To display the date and time in the camcorder’s display and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time Insert” (Z pg. 34).

Power lamp

12-hour indication with AM or PM

Menu Screen

DATE/TIME Menu

Select Dial

MENU Button

Power Switch

Display

System Select Switch

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NEXT M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME

TAPE LENGTH

PICTURE SNAPSHOT

RETURN

AUTO ON OFF

T30

FINE FULL

NEXT M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT

RETURN

AUTO ON OFF

T40 FINE FULL

T20 T30

T40

EXIT

TAPE LENGTH

T30

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

Recording Mode Setting

Set depending on your preference.

SET RECORDING MODE

First set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”. Press SP/ EP for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing, while “EP” (Extended Play) is more economical, providing three times the recording time.

NOTE:

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

Menu Screen

Recording mode indicator

Tape length indicator

TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu

Display

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 “PRO.”. Press MENU.

SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu appears.

SET TAPE LENGTH

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the correct setting. T20=20 minutes of recording time, T30=30 minutes, and T40=40 minutes (in SP).

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

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen.

NOTE:

The tape remaining time (Z pg. 19) displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected.

Select Dial Power Switch

MENU Button

SP/EP Recording Mode Button

Viewfinder

System Select Switch

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Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees.

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.

CLOSE LCD MONITOR

First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the LCD monitor.

NOTES:

●

Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor.

●

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

●

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.

●

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 cannot be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode.

Cassette holder

Erase Protection Gear

Turn to take up slack.

EJECT SwitchPUSH Button

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180

PAUSE

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 Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Power Zoom Lever

Recording Start/Stop Button

Set “POWER” to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”)

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

Viewfinder Adjustment

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”).

POSITION VIEWFINDER

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability (see illustration at left).

ADJUST DIOPTER

Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

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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.

Shoulder Strap Attachment

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 buckle 2. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet

3, making sure the strap is not twisted.

ADJUST LENGTH

Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 4.

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.

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VIDEO RECORDING

Basic Recording

NOTE:

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

●

Power (Z pg. 10)

●

Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 14)

●

Tape Length Setting (Z pg. 14)

●

Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 16)

●

Viewfinder Adjustment (Z pg. 16)

LOAD A CASSETTE

First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. 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.

Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder

ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE

Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens cover. Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”).

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

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

START SHOOTING

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

•“ ” appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress.

Power lamp

Tally lamp (lights while recording is in progress)

Power Switch Position

According to the Power Switch position you have selected, the following functions are available:

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

Power Switch

Recording Start/Stop Button

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

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

Allows you to set various recording functions using the menus. If you want more creative capabilities than full auto recording, try this mode.

AUTO (Full Auto mode):

PRO. (PRO. mode):

OFF:

EJECT Switch

System Select Switch

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120MIN

119MIN

3MIN

2MIN

1MIN

0MIN

MIN

25MIN

STOP RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop recording.

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

NOTES:

●

When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power.

●

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

●

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

●

The tape remaining time is only displayed in the viewfinder as shown.

●

The remaining time indicated in the viewfinder is approximate.

●

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

●

The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected (Z pg. 14).

●

“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.

●

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.

●

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

●

If you are recording on a cassette from the middle (such as when a tape is removed and re-inserted during recording), use the Retake function (

pg. 29) to find

the end of the last recording so you don’t erase any of it.

●

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

●

While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.

●

To turn the tally lamp off during recording, refer to pgs. 36 and 38.

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

Press DISPLAY to make the following indications appear/ disappear from the camcorder’s display: cassette warning, tape remaining time, battery pack remaining power indicator and tape length indicator (

Z pg. 66).

PRESS DISPLAY BUTTON

To turn off the indications, press DISPLAY for more than 1 second. Press again for more than 1 second to make the indications reappear.

NOTE:

Even if the indications are off, the tape remaining time appears blinking when the tape is near its end, and the battery pack remaining power indicator appears blinking when the power is almost gone.

Tape remaining time indicator

(Now calculating)

(Blinking)

Recording Start/Stop Button

DISPLAY Button

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VIDEO RECORDING

Basic Recording (cont.)

Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor

Before the following steps, perform step 1 (Z pg. 18).

ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens cover. Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”).

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

•The scene you are aimed at appears in the LCD monitor, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed upon it.

START SHOOTING

Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best viewability (Z pg. 21) and press the Recording Start/ Stop Button.

•“ ” appears in the LCD monitor while recording is in progress.

STOP RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop recording.

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

NOTES:

●

When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder (Z pg. 18).

●

To turn the tally lamp off during recording, refer to pgs. 36 and 38.

●

For other notes, refer to pg. 19.

180°

90°

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

Power Switch

Recording Start/Stop Button

Power lamp

Tally lamp (lights while recording is in progress)

System Select Switch

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Journalistic Shooting

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

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.

TILT LCD MONITOR

Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction.

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

Brightness Control

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by turning the BRIGHT Dial.

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

If you want to brighten the image . . .

Turn the Dial towards “+”.

If you want to darken the image . . .

Turn the Dial towards “–”.

Interface Shooting

The person you shoot can view himself/herself in the LCD monitor, and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor.

TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD

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

•When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an angle of over approx. 105 degrees, the monitor image is inverted vertically, and the viewfinder also switches on.

START RECORDING

Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when selfrecording) and start recording.

•During Interface Shooting, the monitor image and indications do not appear inverted as they would when viewing a mirror.

NOTE:

The monitored image can be viewed on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder.

BRIGHT Dial

Self-recording

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NEXT M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT

RETURN

AUTO ON OFF

T30 FINE PIN-UP

NEXT M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH PICTURE

SNAPSHOT

RETURN

AUTO ON OFF

T30 FINE

FULL

PIN UP

MULTI 4 MULTI 9 M . DRIVE

EXIT

SNAPSHOT

P No display

(Full)

M9 (MULTI-9)

(Pin-Up)

MD (M.DRIVE) M4 (MULTI-4)

Menu Screen

SNAPSHOT Menu

Power lamp

During Snapshot mode

Display

Select Dial Power Switch

MENU Button

SNAPSHOT Button LENS COVER

Open/Close Ring

System Select Switch

Menu Screen

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. 53). A still image processed on the PC can be also inserted onto a tape (Z pg. 63).

MODE SELECTION

SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE

Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens cover, then set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”. Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

• The power lamp lights and an image appears.

SELECT PICTURE MODE

Do steps 2 and 3 of “OPERATION” on pg. 24. Set “PICTURE” to “FINE” or “STANDARD” in the Menu Screen as required.

•There are two modes: FINE allows you to shoot up to approx. 30 still images with higher resolution, and STANDARD allows you to shoot up to approx. 60 still images with lower resolution.

SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “SNAPSHOT”, and press it. The SNAPSHOT Menu appears. Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the appropriate mode among the 5 Snapshot modes (Z pg. 23), and press it. Selection is complete.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen.

STILL IMAGE STORAGE

TAKE SNAPSHOT

Press SNAPSHOT.

•Regardless of the Power Switch position (“AUTO” or “PRO.”), Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode.

•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.

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

Normal Screen

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FINE 12

30 29 1

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.

●

Some 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. 57), then perform the “Delete” function (Z pg. 58).

●

When the Power Switch is set to “AUTO”, it is not possible to select the Snapshot mode. You can use the Snapshot mode you selected in the “PRO.” mode.

●

If a Snapshot is taken while the camcorder is in the WIDE mode (Z pg. 37), the Snapshot image is recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.

Pictrue mode display

Remaining number of shots

(Blinking)

FULL* (Snapshot mode with no frame)

M. DRIVE u (Motor Drive mode)

PIN-UP* (Pin-Up mode)

MULTI-4 ** (Multi-Analyzer 4)

MULTI-9** (Multi-Analyzer 9)

* There is a momentary camera shutter-type blackout

together with the image.

** Continuous camera shutter-type blackout takes place 4

or 9 times with the image, like serial photography, then the 4 or 9 still images you took are displayed.

u Stores 6 still images continuously for approx. 2 seconds.

During still image storage, “MD” blinks and the 6 still images are displayed in the order that you took them. There is no sound effect of a shutter closing.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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NEXT M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT

RETURN

AUTO ON OFF

T30 STD FULL

NEXT M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH

PICTURE

SNAPSHOT

RETURN

AUTO ON OFF

T30

FINE

FULL

STD FINE

PICTURE

FINE

STANDARD

EXIT

STD 12

60 59 1

Menu Screen

Remaining number of shots

Picture mode display

Display

Select Dial Power Switch

MENU Button

SNAPSHOT Button

PICTURE Menu

System Select Switch

Menu Screen

(Blinking)

FEATURE:

Picture Mode Setting

PURPOSE:

There are two image settings you can choose from when storing in the camcorder's memory: FINE and STANDARD. FINE allows you to shoot up to approx. 30 still images in a format based on JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group). Since the quality of image is better than “STANDARD”, “FINE” is more suitable for post-production on a PC. “STANDARD” allows you to shoot up to approx. 60 still images in a format based on JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group). 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.

OPERATION:

1) Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the

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

2) Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

n If you wish the Picture Mode to return to the previous

setting, rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “RETURN”.

3) Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to

“PICTURE”, and press it. The PICTURE Menu appears. Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “FINE” or “STANDARD”, and press it. Selection is complete.

4) The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar

on “RETURN”. Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen.

D.S.C. SHOOTING

(cont.)

Normal Screen

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NOTES:

●

The picture mode’s factory-preset is FINE.

●

To store the still images you shot, we recommend that you transfer them to a computer and save them on disk (Z pg. 53), or transfer them to a VCR connected to the camcorder and record them onto a tape.

●

When the Power Switch is set to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”) and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power. When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder.

●

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 (Zpg. 58).

●

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 with the cover closed.

●

When SNAPSHOT is pressed with the System Select Switch set to “VIDEO”, the picture is stored in the camcorder's built-in memory (in the Snapshot mode selected in the “VIDEO” system) and also onto the tape (if a tape is in the camcorder) (Z pg. 26).

●

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

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No display

(Full)

(Pin-Up)

NEXT M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT

RETURN

AUTO ON OFF

T30 FINE PIN-UP

NEXT M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH PICTURE

SNAPSHOT

RETURN

AUTO ON OFF

T30 FINE

FULL

PIN UP

EXIT

SNAPSHOT

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.

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE

Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens cover, and set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”. Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”

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

SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “SNAPSHOT”, and press it. SNAPSHOT Menu appears. Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “FULL” or “PIN-UP”, and press it. Selection is complete.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Then press the Select Dial to close the Menu Screen.

RECORDING

Basic Features

Power lamp

Power Switch

SNAPSHOT Button LENS COVER

Open/Close Ring

System Select Switch

Menu Screen

Select Dial

MENU Button

SNAPSHOT Menu

Menu Screen

Display

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SNAPSHOT RECORDING

TAKE SNAPSHOT

Press SNAPSHOT.

•Regardless of the Power Switch position (“AUTO” or “PRO.”), Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode.

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

•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 center of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners. The screen changes as shown in the illustrations 1 to 5 and the screens 1 to 5 are recorded onto the tape in the selected mode. Only the still image 3 is stored in the built-in memory in the selected mode, then the camcorder resumes normal recording.

If you press during Record-Standby mode . . .

.... the screens 1 to 3 are recorded onto the tape in

the selected mode. Then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

NOTES:

●

When the remaining number indicator displays “0” (blinking), 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, Z pg. 58.

●

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 SNAPSHOT is pressed with the System Select Switch set to “D.S.C.”, Z pg. 22.

●

Image data stored in the camcorder’s built-in memory can be transferred to a Windows® PC and saved using the provided image transfer software, Picture Navigator (Z pg. 53). The image data transferred to a Windows

PC can also be further processed using Mr. Photo Gold.

●

If a snapshot is taken while the camcorder is in the WIDE mode (Z pg. 37), the snapshot image is recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.

●

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 colors will be lost.

SNAPSHOT

Display (ex. Pin-Up)

FULL (Snapshot mode with no frame)

PIN-UP (Pin-Up mode)

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RECORDING

Basic Features (cont.)

Zoom in

Zoom out

Power Zoom Lever

Zoom indicator bar

FEATURE:

Zooming

PURPOSE:

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom.

OPERATION:

Zoom In Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.

Zoom Out Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

n The quicker you push the Power Zoom Lever, the

quicker the zoom action.

NOTES:

●

Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in Record–Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus (Z pg. 41), 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.

●

When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image may suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set “D.ZOOM” to “OFF” in the Menu Screen (Z pg. 37).

Zoom level indicator

Power Switch

Display

Approximate zoom ratio

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RETAKE (R/F) Button

FEATURE:

Quick Review

PURPOSE:

To check the end of the last recording.

OPERATION:

1) Press “ ” and release quickly 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.

NOTE:

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

FEATURE:

Retake

PURPOSE:

To re-record certain segments.

OPERATION:

1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standby

mode.

2) Press either RETAKE to reach the start point for new

recording. Pressing “F” forwards the tape and pressing “R” reverses it.

3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

recording.

NOTE:

Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Retake. This is normal.

FEATURE:

Picture Stabilizer

PURPOSE:

To compensate for unstable images caused by camerashake, particularly at high magnification.

OPERATION:

1) Press P. STABILIZER. “ ”appears.

n To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press

P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.

NOTES:

●

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

•

When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.

•

When shooting dark or dim subjects.

•

When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.

•

When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.

•

When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.

●

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

●

The “ ” indicator appears blinking if the

Stabilizer cannot be used.

Display

P. STABILIZER Button

Picture stabilizer indicator

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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. (1 ft.) 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.

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch

FEATURE:

Video Light

PURPOSE:

To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.

OPERATION:

1) Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required: OFF : Turns off the light.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the

camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject.

ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the

camcorder is turned on.

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. 42) to when you use the video light.

n When not using the video light, turn it off to save

battery power.

NOTES:

●

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. 33) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

•

While the “Twilight” mode (Z pg. 33) is engaged, the light will not activate.

RECORDING

Basic Features (cont.)

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EFFECT

MOSAIC

EFFECT

FADER

MOSAIC

SHUTTER

SLIDE

OFF (No indication)

OFF

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.

SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE

Set the System Select Switch to "VIDEO", and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY MODE

Press EFFECT to cycle through the modes as shown at 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 the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate fadein/out or wipe-in/out.

TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY MODE

Press EFFECT repeatedly until “OFF” appears.

•“OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds and the fade/wipe standby mode is canceled.

Fade in

Recording Start/Stop Button

After 2 sec.

EFFECT Button

[Ex.: Fader]

Display

Fade out

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 center.

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 vary the length for the image during fade in/out or wipe in/out.

●

The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/ Wipe is used with Sepia (

pg. 33).

●

With the Electronic fog filter mode (Z pg. 33) engaged, 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.

Power Switch

System Select Switch

RECORDING

Advanced Features

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SEPIA

SPORTS

ND EFFECT

TWILIGHT

S1/2000

NEGA/POSI

FOG

P.AE

SEPIA

P.AE

OFF

OFF (No indication)

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

Program AE With Special Effects

All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is press P.AE.

SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE

Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” or “VIDEO”, and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

SELECT MODE

Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on the left.

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

NOTES:

●

Only one mode can be engaged at a time.

●

The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/ Wipe (Z pg. 31) is used in the Sepia mode.

●

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

●

In the “High Speed Shutter” or “Sports” modes, picture color may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by alternating discharge-type light sources such as flourescent or mercury-vapor lights.

Display

P.AE Button

After 2 sec.

System Select Switch

Power Switch

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Display Mode

Sepia

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. 37) for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie.

•When the Power Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, the scene is stored in black-and-white in the camcorder’s memory.

Sports

SPORTS

Sports

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action.

ND Effect

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.

Electronic Fog Filter

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.

Display Mode

Twilight

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. 42).

•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m (33 ft.) to infinity. To focus when the subjectto-camera distance is less than 10 m (33 ft.), use manual focusing (Z pg. 41).

41).

1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

S1/2000

High-Speed Shutter (1/2000s.)

Captures faster action than Sports mode.

Nega/Posi

NEGA POSI

Nega/Posi (Negative/Positive)

The colors of a picture are reversed.

NEGA POSI mode

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FOCUS EXPOSURE WIDE S . LX TITLE

DATE TIME DISP.

RETURN

AUTO AUTO OFF OFF

FOCUS EXPOSURE WIDE S . LX TITLE DATE TIME DISP.

RETURN

AUTO AUTO OFF OFF

AUTO DATE

DATE TIME DATE&TIME OFF

EXIT

DATE TIME DISP.

DEC 25 . 99

AM 10 : 25 : 00

DEC 25 . 99

(DATE)

(TIME)

(DATE&TIME)

AUTO DATE

OFF (No indication)

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

Date/Time Insert

This feature allows you to display the date and time on the LCD monitor, in the viewfinder, or on a connected color monitor, as well as to record them manually or automatically.

SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE

Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.

ACCESS “DATE/TIME DISP.” MENU

Move the highlight bar to “DATE/TIME DISP.” by rotating the Select Dial while in Record-Standby. Then press it to display the DATE/TIME DISP. Menu.

SELECT THE DESIRED MODE

Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by rotating the Select Dial, then press it. The desired mode is activated.

•You should have already performed the Date/Time Setting procedure (Z pg. 13). If you haven’t, do so first.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Then press the Select Dial to close the Menu Screen.

NOTES:

DISPLAY

●

The selected display can be recorded.

●

If you do not want to record the display, select the OFF mode before shooting.

●

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

AUTO DATE

●

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 rotating the Select Dial.

●

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

Menu Screen

Display

Power Switch

DATE/TIME DISP. Menu

Select Dial

System Select Switch

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FOCUS EXPOSURE WIDE S . LX

TITLE

DATE TIME DISP.

RETURN

AUTO AUTO OFF OFF

CONGRATULATIONS

TITLE

OFF

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR VACATION MERRY CHRISTMAS A SPECIAL DAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR NEW BABY WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS EXIT

FOCUS EXPOSURE WIDE S . LX TITLE DATE TIME DISP.

RETURN

AUTO AUTO OFF OFF

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. Instant Titles can be displayed not only in English but also in French, Spanish and Portuguese. Change the setting in TITLE LANG. in the Menu Screen. (Z pg. 36, 38).

SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE

Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.

ACCESS “TITLE” MENU

Move the highlight bar to “TITLE” by rotating the Select Dial while in Record-Standby. Then press it to display the TITLE Menu.

SELECT THE DESIRED MODE

Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by rotating the Select Dial, then press it. The desired mode is activated.

•If you wish to make the title indication disappear, select “OFF”.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Then press the Select Dial to close the Menu Screen.

NOTE:

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

Select Dial

Display

Power Switch

Menu Screen

TITLE Menu

System Select Switch

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M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT

RETURN

AUTO ON OFF

T30 FINE FULL

BACK REC. TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP

TITLE LANG.

JLIP ID NO DEMO MODE

RETURN

OFF OFF ON

ENGLISH

06 OFF

ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

EXIT

TITLE LANG.

BACK REC. TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP TITLE LANG. JLIP ID NO DEMO MODE

RETURN

OFF OFF ON FRENCH 06 OFF

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

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.

SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE

The operation system depends on the function you wish to select. Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO” or “D.S.C.” according to each function's “*/**” explanation described at the bottom of pages 37 and 38, and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Menu access depends on the function you select.

If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial” described on pg. 37 . . .

.... press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen appears.

If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button” described on pg. 37 and 38 . . .

.... press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the Select Dial to place the highlight bar on the desired function.

•To go from Menu Screen 1 to Menu Screen 2, rotate the Select Dial to “NEXT” and press it. To go back to Menu Screen 1 from Menu Screen 2, rotate the Select Dial to “BACK”, and press it.

•If the setting you want cannot be found in the Menu Screen, place the highlight bar on “RETURN”, then go to step 6.

MAKE SETTING

Press the Select Dial. The setting procedure depends on the function you select.

If you select “FOCUS”, “EXPOSURE”, “TITLE”, “DATE/ TIME DISP.”, “DATE/ TIME”, “PICTURE” or "SNAPSHOT". . .

.... see respective pages (FOCUS: Z pg. 40, 41,

EXPOSURE:

Z pg. 39, TITLE: Z pg. 35,

DATE/TIME DISP.:

Z pg. 34, DATE/TIME: Z pg. 13,

PICTURE:

Z pg. 24, SNAPSHOT: Z pg. 22, 27).

If you select “WIDE”, “D.ZOOM”, “TELE MACRO” or “DEMO MODE” . . .

.... the selected function’s parameter starts blinking.

Rotate the Select Dial until the desired parameter appears. Go to step 5.

If you select “JLIP ID NO.” . . .

.... press the Select Dial so that the number blinks, then

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

If you select any other functions . . .

.... rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the

desired setting.

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

END SETTING

Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial. The normal screen reappears.

Display (ex. Menu Screen available using the MENU Button)

Select Dial

Menu Screen 1

Setting Menu (ex. TITLE LANG.)

Menu Screen 2

Normal Screen

NOTE:

No menu functions except “FOCUS” and “EXPOSURE” are available while in the Record mode.

MENU Button

System Select Switch

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* Activated only with the System Select Switch set to “VIDEO”. If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”,

this function will not be activated although the highlight bar will move on the Menu Screen like the setting

procedure. Functions listed without an asterisk are available with the System Select Switch set to either “D.S.C.” or “VIDEO”.

Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial

FOCUS

EXPOSURE

WIDE

S.LX

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

: Factory-preset

Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button

This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording.

M.W.B.

D. ZOOM

This camcorder’s Automatic Color Temperature system senses the color temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment. However, precise color adjustment is not possible under the following conditions:

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

• 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. 42, 43). Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and

magnifying images, zooming is possible from 16 times (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 320 times digital magnification.

Digital Zoom is not available. Only optical zoom (maximum 16x magnification) can function. When set to “OFF” during Digital Zoom, zoom magnification changes to 16x.

MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS

AUTO

: FINE : CLOUD : HALOGEN

MWB

OFF

TITLE*

DATE/TIME

DISP.*

Adjusts focus automatically. Allows you to adjust focus manually (Z pg. 40, 41). Adjusts exposure automatically. Allows you to adjust exposure manually (Z pg. 39). Does not display black bars. Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen

to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect. If a snapshot (

Z pg. 22, 26) is taken while the camcorder is in

the WIDE mode, the snapshot image is recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.

To record a subject in a darkly lit environment, when it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse.

To record a subject in a dimly lit environment, when it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark. This setting is suitable for measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA-639 (EIA* Standard for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement). *EIA : Electronic Industries Alliance

Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness

adjustment. Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles (Z pg. 35). Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor

(

Z pg. 34).

AUTO MANU AUTO MANU OFF ON

MAX

NORMAL

OFF

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RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

DATE/TIME TAPE LENGTH*

Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.)

: Factory-preset

TELE MACRO

PICTURE**

SNAPSHOT

* Activated only with the System Select Switch set to “VIDEO”. If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”,

this function will not be activated although the highlight bar will move on the Menu Screen like the setting procedure.

** Activated only with the System Select Switch set to “D.S.C.”. If the System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”,

this function will not be activated although the highlight bar will move on the Menu Screen like the setting

procedure. Functions listed without an asterisk are available with the System Select Switch set to either “D.S.C.” or “VIDEO”.

OFF ON

FULL PIN-UP MULTI-4 MULTI-9 M.DRIVE

OFF ON

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance of more than 1m (3.3 ft.) to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm (2 ft.).

•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus. Allows you to set the current date and time (Z pg. 13). Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (Z pg. 14). Allows you to select the image setting “FINE” or “STD” when storing in the

camcorder's memory (Z pg. 24).

Displayed with the System Select Switch set to either “VIDEO” (Z pg. 26) or “D.S.C.” (Z pg. 23).

Displayed only with the System Select Switch set to “D.S.C.” (Z pg. 23).

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time-Lapse recording (Z pg. 45).

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer (Z pg. 44) and Time-

Lapse recording (Z pg. 45).

The tally lamp remains off at all times. The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.

Allows you to select the language (ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH or PORTUGUESE) of Instant Titles (Z pg. 35).

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 06.

Automatic demonstration will not take place. Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade/Wipe, etc. When

“DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed, the 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 the demonstration, all functions except zoom are disabled.

REC TIME*

JLIP ID NO.

DEMO MODE*

INT. TIME

TALLY LAMP*

TITLE LANG.*

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FOCUS

EXPOSURE

WIDE S . LX TITLE DATE TIME DISP.

RETURN

AUTO

OFF OFF

AUTO

MANU

EXIT

EXPOSURE

–06 –06

Exposure Control

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

SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE

Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” or “VIDEO”, and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.

ACCESS “EXPOSURE” MENU

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXPOSURE” and press it.

ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE

Rotate the Select 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 Select Dial upward. The exposure

control level counter increases (maximum +06). Go to step 6.

To darken the image . . .

.... rotate the Select Dial downward. The exposure

control level counter decreases (maximum –06). Go to step 6.

END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE

Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen disappears and the exposure control level counter reappers to indicate the exposure is adjusted.

NOTES:

●

To return to the factory setting, select “AUTO” in step 4.

●

To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 2.

Display

Select Dial Power Switch

Menu Screen

EXPOSURE Menu

Manual Exposure Screen

To brighten the image

To darken the image

Exposure control level counter

System Select Switch

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RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

Focusing

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-color wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

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

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

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

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

* The low-contrast warning “ ” appears.

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. 28). 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. 38) is activated, the camcorder will not zoom out automatically.

Focus detection zone

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FOCUS

EXPOSURE WIDE S . LX TITLE DATE TIME DISP.

RETURN

AUTO

AUTO OFF OFF

AUTO

MANU

EXIT

FOCUS

MANUAL FOCUS

NOTE:

You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (Z pg. 16). If you haven’t, do so before continuing.

SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE

Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” or “VIDEO”, and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.

ACCESS “FOCUS” MENU

Press the Select Dial.

ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “MANU”, then press it. “ ” and “ ” appear. The focus is locked at this point.

ADJUST FOCUS

To farther subject . . .

.... rotate the Select Dial upward. “ ” appears and

blinks. Go to step 6.

To nearer subject . . .

.... rotate the Select Dial downward. “ ” appears

and blinks. Go to step 6.

END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS

Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen disppears and “ ” reappears to indicate the focus is locked.

NOTES:

●

To return to Auto Focus, select “AUTO” in step 4.

●

To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from step 2.

●

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 in 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.

FOCUS Menu

Display

Select Dial Power Switch

Menu Screen

Manual Focus Screen

System Select Switch

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M . W . B .

D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT

RETURN

AUTO

ON OFF

T30 FINE FULL

AUTO

FINE

CLOUD

HALOGEN

MWB

EXIT

M.W.B.

White Balance Adjustment

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

SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE

Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” or “VIDEO”, and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

ACCESS WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT

Move the highlight bar to “M.W.B.” by rotating the Select Dial, then press it. The Menu Screen disappears and the M.W.B. Menu appears.

SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS

Move the highlight bar to the required white balance by rotating the Select Dial.

“AUTO” The white balance is adjusted automatically. This is the factory preset position.

“ : FINE” When shooting outdoors on a sunny day.

“ : CLOUD” When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.

“

: HALOGEN”

When using a video light or other similar type of lighting.

“MWB” When shooting with the white balance already having been set on the subject (Z pg. 43).

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen.

To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .

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

“AUTO”.

NOTE:

White balance cannot be used when Sepia (Z pg. 33) is activated.

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

Menu Screen

Display

Power SwitchSelect Dial

M.W.B. Menu

MENU Button

System Select Switch

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M . W . B .

D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT

RETURN

AUTO

ON OFF

T30 FINE FULL

AUTO

FINE

CLOUD

HALOGEN

MWB

EXIT

M.W.B.

Manual White Balance Operation

If the camera is operating in PRO. mode, perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting.

SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE

Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment (Z pg. 42), and select “MWB”.

SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE

Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.

ENTER SETTING

Press the Select Dial until “MWB” begins blinking.

•When the setting is completed, “MWB” stops blinking, and the Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen.

To Change The Tint For Recording . . .

.... in step 2, substitute colored paper for white. The white

balance is adjusted based on the color, changing the tint. Red paper — deeper green; blue paper — orange; yellow paper — deeper purple.

NOTES:

●

In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper in some circumstances. In such a case, adjust focus manually (Z pg. 41).

●

A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source, the tint of the subject will differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural result.

●

Once you adjust white balance during Manual White Balance operation, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed.

White paper

Menu Screen

Display

Power SwitchSelect Dial

M.W.B. Menu

System Select Switch

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BACK

REC. TIME

INT. TIME TALLY LAMP TITLE LANG. JLIP ID NO DEMO MODE

RETURN

OFF

OFF ON PORTUGUESE 06 OFF

OFF

15S

30S 1 MIN 5 MIN

EXIT

INT. TIME

OFF 1 4S 1 2S

1 S

5 S

EXIT

REC TIME

15S 1S

M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT

RETURN

AUTO ON OFF

T30 FINE FULL

INT. TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal screen

Select Dial

Recording Start/Stop Button

Menu Screen 1

Display

INT. TIME Menu

REC TIME indicator

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

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 whoever is operating the camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.

NOTE:

Before performing the following steps, make sure that:

●

The System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO” or “D.S.C.” according to your needs.

●

The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”.

●

The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS “INT. TIME” MENU

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display Menu Screen 2. Then, move the highlight bar to “INT. TIME” and press it.

SET INTERVAL TIME

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time, then press it. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Press the Select 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 SNAPSHOT. When the selected time has

elapsed, a still image is shot automatically.

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 “ ”, then set “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 SNAPSHOT, then

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

REC TIME Menu

INT. TIME indicator

Menu Screen 2

MENU Button

System Select Switch

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Animation

You can 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:

Before performing the following steps, make sure that:

●

The System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

●

The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”.

●

The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode.

●

The recording mode is set to “SP”.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

SET RECORDING TIME

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display Menu Screen 2. Then, move the highlight bar to “REC TIME” and press it. The REC TIME Menu appears. Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time, then press it. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select Dial again to close 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 TimeLapse 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 canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected.

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:

Before performing the following steps, make sure that:

●

The System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

●

The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”.

●

The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode.

●

The recording mode is set to “SP”.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display Menu Screen 2. Then, move the highlight bar to “INT. TIME” and press it. The INT. TIME Menu appears. Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time, then press it. The Menu Screen reappears.

SET RECORDING TIME

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “REC TIME”, then press it. The REC TIME Menu appears. Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time, then press it. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen.

START TIME-LAPSE RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording and intervals alternate automatically.

RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE

To release when “ ” is displayed, set “REC TIME” and “INT. TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”. To release when “ ” and “ ” are not displayed, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to display “ ”, then set “REC TIME” and “INT. TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.

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VOLUNE

TAPE END

M 1 : 23 : 45

VIDEO PLAYBACK

Basic Playback

LCD Monitor in Retracted Position

LOAD A CASSETTE

First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. 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 OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, and set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.

PLAY BACK

Press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6). The playback picture appears.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP (5).

Rewind or Fast-Forward the tape

Press REW (

) to rewind, or FF (

) to fast-forward the

tape during Stop mode.

NOTES:

●

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”.

●

When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power.

●

The playback picture can also be viewed in the viewfinder (with the LCD monitor shut) or on a connected TV (Z pg. 50, 51). Camcorder operation is the same as described in this section.

●

You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and retracted.

●

If a blank portion on the tape is played back, the screen may become black. This is not a malfunction.

Power Switch

Power lamp

REW (

) Button

FF (3) Button

PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) Button

STOP (5) Button

Tape running indicator

:Playback

:Fast-Forward/

Forward Search

:Rewind/Reverse

6 :Still Playback

Recording mode indicator

Tape counter

Battery pack remaining power indicator

LCD monitor/viewfinder indications

EJECT Switch

System Select Switch

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BRIGHT

VOLUME

Power Zoom Lever

Speaker

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor

To brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT Dial towards “+”. To darken the image, turn the Dial towards “–”.

NOTE:

The Bright Level Indicator is displayed under the Date/ Time Display when you play back images recorded in Wide Mode (Z pg. 37).

Speaker Volume Control

You can adjust the speaker volume by pushing the Power Zoom Lever.

ADJUST VOLUME

If you want to turn up the volume . . .

.... push the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.

If you want to turn down the volume . . .

.... push the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

NOTE:

The Speaker Volume Indicator is displayed under the Date/ Time Display when you play back images recorded in Wide Mode (Z pg. 37).

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 P.AE and EFFECT simultaneously. Then, press P.AE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until the

noise bars disappear.

•To return to Auto Tracking, press P.AE and EFFECT

simultaneously. “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.

Display

EFFECT Button

P.AE Button

BRIGHT Dial

VIDEO PLAYBACK

Features

Set to “VIDEO”.

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VIDEO PLAYBACK

Features (cont.)

FEATURE:

Still Playback

PURPOSE:

To pause during playback.

OPERATION:

1) Press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE

(4/6) again.

NOTE:

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

FEATURE:

Shuttle Search

PURPOSE:

To allow high-speed search in either direction.

OPERATION:

1) Press FF (

) to search forward or press REW (

)

to reverse during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE

(

/6).

NOTES:

●

During playback, press and hold REW (

) or

FF (

). The search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release it, normal playback resumes.

●

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

FEATURE:

Counter Memory Function

PURPOSE:

To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment.

OPERATION:

1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for 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 (5), then REW (

). The tape automatically stops at or close

to 0:00:00.

4) Press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) to start playback.

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

Power Switch

REW (

) Button

FF (

) Button

PLAY/PAUSE (

/6)

Button

STOP (5) Button

COUNTER R/M Button

Set to “VIDEO”.

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Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak)

Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR. 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 “AA(R6)” size battery as shown in the illustration at 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 at left, and push up and remove the cassette.

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.

Compact video cassette

VCR

Reels

Compartment door

Recording safety hole

Sliding latch

VIDEO PLAYBACK

Using The Cassette Adapter

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PLAYBACK

Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing

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

A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO

Use optional Video and Audio cables.

Basic Connections

Video cable (optional)

To VIDEO IN

Audio cable (optional)

To Video Output

To Audio Output

VCR

Connector cover*

To TV or VCR

To AUDIO IN

A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO

Use optional Video and Audio cables.

Connection For Tape Dubbing

* When connecting the cables, open this cover.

Power Switch

PLAY/PAUSE (

/6)

Button

Connector cover*

Audio cable (optional)

To Video Output

Video cable (optional)

To VIDEO IN

VCR (Recording deck)

To AUDIO INTo Audio Output

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Basic Connections

CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS

Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR

Pull out the connector cover and open it. Connect as shown in the illustration (Z pg. 50).

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

If not . . . go to step 4.

CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT

Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.

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.

NOTES:

●

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack (Z pg. 11).

●

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

●

Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on.

●

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

Tape Dubbing

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

Following the illustration on pg. 50, 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 is reached, press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) on the camcorder.

START EDITING

Press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s Record mode.

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press

PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) on the camcorder.

EDIT MORE SEGMENTS

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing,

then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

NOTE:

If you wish to dub still images recorded with the System Select Switch set to “D.S.C.”, play back the still images (Z pg. 52 – 56) instead of doing the above steps 4 thorough 6, engage the VCR's Record mode and record them onto a tape.

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D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Basic Playback

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 OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE

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

•The power lamp lights.

•The still image stored in memory is displayed.

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

PLAY BACK

Press FF (

/PAGE+) or REW (

/PAGE–) to select

the still image you want to view.

•Each time REW (

/PAGE–) is pressed, the page

goes back, while each time FF (

/PAGE+) 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:

●

When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power.

●

The playback picture can also be viewed in the viewfinder (with the LCD monitor shut) or on a connected TV (Z pg. 50). Camcorder operation is the same as described in this section.

●

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

●

You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and retracted.

System Select Switch

To move the page next

To move the page back

Power lamp

Power Switch

Display

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PC MODE

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Connection

Connection to a Windows® PC

Image data stored in the camcorder’s built-in memory can be transferred to a Windows® PC and saved using the provided image transfer software, Picture Navigator. The image data transferred to a Windows® PC can also be further processed using Mr. Photo Gold, and the still image processed on the PC can be inserted onto a tape (Z pg. 63). To assure safety, make sure all units are turned off before making any connection.

CONNECT TO PERSONAL COMPUTER

Connect the camcorder’s DIGITAL connector to the COM Port (RS-232C) on a Windows® PC, using the provided PC connection cable.

SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND 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. Transfer the still images stored in the camcorder’s memory to the Windows

PC. 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 “ ” is displayed. After transferring is finished, the screen displays the same still image as in step 2.

END TRANSFERRING

Close the software, then switch off the camcorder.

For Windows®: To COM Port (RS-232C)

Set to “D.S.C.”

Display

PC connection cable (provided)

To DIGITAL connector

NOTES:

●

Before transferring still images from your personal computer to the camcorder’s built-in memory, perform the camcorder’s Picture Mode Setting (Z pg. 24). The still images will be transferred from the personal computer in 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 (Z pg. 58, 59).

●

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

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PROTECT

EXIT

INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2

PROTECT

DELETE

RETURN

INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELETE

RETURN

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.

SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE

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

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the Select Dial to place the highlight bar on the desired function.

•If the setting you want cannot be found in the Menu

Screen, place the highlight bar on “RETURN”, then press the Select Dial.

MAKE SETTING

Press the Select Dial. The setting menu of the selected function appears. The setting procedure depends on the function you select.

If you select “SLIDE SHOW 1” or “SLIDE SHOW 2” . . .

.... a slide-show will start (Z pg. 55).

If you select any other functions . . .

.... see respective pages (INDEX: Z pg. 56,

PROTECT: Z pg. 57, DELETE: Z pg. 58, 59) and do each procedure from step 4.

Setting Menu (ex. PROTECT)

Menu Screen

Normal Screen

Display

Power Switch

MENU Button

Select Dial

System Select Switch

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Mode 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. 56).

After doing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 54, you can run through all the still images stored in memory automatically in numerical order. Each still image is displayed. This mode is like a regular slide-show. If you wish to stop the slide-show, press the Select Dial twice.

After doing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 54, you can run through all the still images stored in memory automatically in numerical order. The still image wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top. If you wish to stop the slideshow, press the Select Dial twice.

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. 57).

Allows you to delete some still images already stored in memory (Z pg. 58).

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.

INDEX

SLIDE SHOW 1

SLIDE SHOW 2

PROTECT

DELETE

Menu Screen Explanations

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INDEX

SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELETE

RETURN

EXIT

INDEX

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Advanced Features (cont.)

Menu Screen

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.

SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE

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

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

ACCESS “INDEX” MENU

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “INDEX” and press it. The “INDEX” Menu appears.

VIEW INDEX IMAGES

Rotate the Select 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, 6 still images are displayed at

a time. When viewing the still images that follow the 6th one, rotate the Select 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 Select Dial twice to exit the Menu.

NOTES:

●

When moving the frame from the 7th still image back to the 6th, rotate the Select 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, a star mark is displayed next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode.

INDEX Menu

Power Switch

MENU Button

Select Dial

System Select Switch

Playback Screen

Display

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INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2

PROTECT

DELETE

RETURN

PROTECT

EXIT

PROTECT

EXIT

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.

SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE

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

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

ACCESS “PROTECT” MENU

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “PROTECT”, and press it. The PROTECT Menu appears.

•If you do not want to perform “Protect” for any still

image, go to step 5.

SET PROTECT

Rotate the Select 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, all still images are

displayed six at a time. To perform “Protect” for the still images that come after the 6th one, rotate the Select 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 5.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Rotate the Select Dial upward to place the highlight bar on “EXIT”, then press it twice.

To remove “Protect” . . .

.... perform steps 1 through 3, rotate the Select 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 5.

NOTES:

●

To move the frame from Index No. 7 to 6, place the highlight bar on “EXIT” by rotating the Select Dial upward. Rotate the Select 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, a star mark is displayed next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode.

PROTECT Menu

A padlock mark appears.

Menu Screen

Power Switch

MENU Button

Select Dial

System Select Switch

Display

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INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT

DELETE

RETURN

SELECT

ALL

EXIT

DELETE

CANCEL

ENTER

DELETE

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.

SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE

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

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

ACCESS “DELETE” MENU

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “DELETE”, and press it. The DELETE Menu appears.

SELECT DELETE MODE

Rotate the Select 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 5.

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

.... select “ALL”, then go to step 6.

To quit the Delete Mode . . .

.... rotate the Select Dial to place the highlight bar

on “EXIT”, then press it twice.

SELECT ON DELETE SELECT MENU

Rotate the Select 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 Select Dial upward to place the highlight bar on “NEXT”, then press the Select Dial.

•On the Delete Select Menu, the still images are

displayed six at a time. To delete the still images that follow the 6th one, rotate the Select 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.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Advanced Features (cont.)

Menu Screen

Delete Select Menu

In case of “SELECT”

DELETE Menu

Delete Execute Menu

In case of “ALL”

Menu Screen

Power Switch

MENU Button

Select Dial

System Select Switch

Display

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DELETE

INDEX

EXIT

CAUTION:

supply unit at this stage.

ACCESS DELETE EXECUTE MENU

Rotate the Select 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 SCREEN

Press the Select Dial again to exit the Menu Screen.

In case of “SELECT”

NOTES:

●

Before deleting some still images stored in memory, perform “Protect” for the necessary ones (Z pg. 57) or save them on a PC so that you do not lose them accidentally (Z pg. 53).

●

Even if “ALL” is selected on the DELETE Menu, 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 5, to move the frame from No. 7 to 6, place the highlight bar on “EXIT” by rotating the Select 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, a star mark is displayed next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode.

●

If the remaining number of shots is not 30 in the FINE mode or 60 in the STANDARD mode when “ALL” is selected on the DELETE Menu, initialize the camcorder’s memory (Z pg. 68).

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

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Buttons

1 Infrared beam

transmitting window

2 ZOOM (T/W) Buttons 3 PLAY Button 4 STOP Button 5 REW Button

6 INSERT Button 7 START/STOP Button 8 INT. TIME Button 9 REC TIME Button 0 PAUSE Button ! FF Button

@ A.DUB Button

RM-V705U

(provided)

Installing The Battery

The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025).

PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER

Pull out the battery holder by inserting a pointed instrument into the slot.

INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER

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

RE-INSERT HOLDER

Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.

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

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR.

Slot

Functions

With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to “CAMERA”, “AUTO” or “PRO.”

Transmits the beam signal.

Zoom in/out (Z pg. 28)

— —

Retake (rewind)/Quick Review (

Z pg. 29)

— Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder. Self-Timer/Time-Lapse (Z pg. 61) Animation/Time-Lapse (Z pg. 61)

— Retake (forward) (Z pg. 29)

—

With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to “PLAY”.

— Playback start (Z pg. 46) Stop (

Z pg. 46)

Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search (Z pg. 46, 48)

Insert Editing (

Z pg. 62, 63)

—

— Pause (

Z pg. 48)

Fast-Forward, Forward Shuttle Search (Z pg. 46, 48)

Audio dubbing (

Z pg. 64)

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INDEX1MIN

1 2S

START/STOP

INT. TIME

REC. TIME

FEATURE:

Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse

PURPOSE:

The remote control lets you set/release Interval Timer and Rec Time functions without using the Menu Screen.

OPERATION:

Self-Timer

1) Set

Instead of performing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 44 (“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. 45 (“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. 45, 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. 45 (“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. 45, press INT. TIME and REC TIME on the remote control until

the indicators disappear.

NOTE:

Also refer to pgs. 44 and 45.

Interval timer indicator

Rec time indicator

Transmitted beam effective area

Remote sensor

RM-V705U (provided)

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.

Remote sensor

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START/STOP

PLAY STOP

PAUSE

REW

INSERT

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

(cont.)

Insert Editing (VIDEO)

You can record a new scene onto 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-V705U remote control unit to perform this procedure.

SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE

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

FIND EDIT-OUT POINT

Play back the tape, locate the 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 so that “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 Editing

standby mode is engaged. The Insert Editing Indicator is displayed on the top left corner of the LCD monitor or viewfinder. 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.

END INSERT EDITING

Press STOP.

NOTES:

●

During Insert Editing, the original audio will be heard from the speaker.

●

After step 5, Retake (Z pg. 29) 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 the video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode.

Insert editing indicator

Display

COUNTER R/M Button

Tape Counter

REW (

) Button

FF (

) Button

PLAY/PAUSE (

/6) Button

STOP (5) Button

RM-V705U

(provided)

Remote sensor

Power Switch

System Select Switch

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START/STOP

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

REW

INSERT

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 builtin 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 (VIDEO) (Z pg. 62) before the following procedure.

NOTE:

Use the RM-V705U remote control unit to perform this procedure.

SELECT STILL IMAGE

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

/PAGE–) or FF (

/PAGE+) 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 REW (

/PAGE–) or FF (

/PAGE+) 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 REW (

/PAGE–) or FF (

PAGE+) again, then press START/STOP. Insert-

Editing begins.

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.

Insert editing indicator

Display

COUNTER R/M Button

Tape counter

REW (

/PAGE–) Button

FF (

/PAGE+) Button

PLAY/PAUSE (

/6) Button

STOP (5) Button

Remote sensor

Power Switch

System Select Switch

RM-V705U

(provided)

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PLAY

REW

STOP

PAUSE

A. DUB

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 procedure (Z pg. 62) before continuing.

•The sound comes from the built-in microphone.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to dub the new audio, press PLAY to view the recorded tape, then press PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should start.

ENGAGE AUDIO DUB-STANDBY MODE

Press and hold A. DUB, and without releasing A. DUB, press and release PAUSE. The Audio Dub

standby mode is engaged. The Audio Dubbing Indicator is displayed on the top right corner of the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

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.

Microphone

Remote sensor

Audio dubbing indicator

Display

RM-V705U

(provided)

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

(cont.)

Set to “VIDEO”

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USER MAINTENANCE

After Use

Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off the camcorder.

Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove the cassette.

Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH.

Close and lock the LCD monitor.

Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack.

Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to close the lens cover.

Cleaning The Camcorder

CLEAN EXTERIOR

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

•Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt, then wipe again with a dry cloth.

CLEAN LCD MONITOR

Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.

CLEAN LENS

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

REMOVE EYEPIECE

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.

CLEAN VIEWFINDER

Remove dust using a blower brush.

RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

Re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.

Remove.

PUSH

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

EJECT

Set to “POWER OFF”.

BATTERY RELEASE

NOTES:

●

Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.

●

Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected.

●

Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

●

When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions that came with it.

●

When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the viewfinder securely.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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

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

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

POWER

No power is supplied.

The power suddenly goes off and does not come back on by itself.

Some functions are not available.

During recording, the indications do not appear.

Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object.

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder.

The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.

Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

The indicators and the picture color on the LCD monitor are not clear.

The LCD monitor, 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.

● The battery pack has not been attached correctly (

Z pg. 10).

● The battery pack is not charged (

Z pg. 10).

●

The power supply has not been correctly connected (Z pg. 11).

● 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 Power Switch is set to “AUTO”.

●

Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible to use.

● Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the

indications appear (

Z pg. 19).

●

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.

● The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be hot. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the power switch to “OFF”, and let the unit cool down.

●

The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %.)

● This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed.

● Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Gently wipe the LCD monitor in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads the stain and it won’t come out easily.

●

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 diopter needs to be adjusted (Z pg. 16).

● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of

Auto Focus (

Z pg. 40).

● The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the

camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position of the Lens Cover.

OTHER

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

RECORDING

Recording cannot be performed.

Recording does not start.

Animation or Time-Lapse is not available.

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

Playback cannot be performed.

Playback picture is blurred or interrupted.

The counter indication is blurred during Still playback.

The tape stops during fast-forward or rewind.

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot be performed.

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

The date and time displays disappear.

The wrong date and time are displayed/recorded.

The tape will not 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. 15).

● 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. 18).

● The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to “CAMERA” (“AUTO“ or “PRO.“) (Z pg. 18).

● Before recording in the Animation mode at the very beginning of a tape, set the camcorder to the Recording mode for about 5 seconds, so that the tape runs smoothly. Using the Fade-in function at this point is a good way to begin an animated program (Z pg. 45, 61).

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

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

not been set to VIDEO.

● 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. 46).

● 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. 48).

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

● This is normal while recording in the EP mode. Some noise

may be present while recording in the SP mode (

Z pg. 14).

● 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 (Z pg. 13), the date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be sure that Date/Time setting is carried out.

● The battery pack is running low.

● If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees, EJECT

switch does not function.

PLAYBACK

TAPE TRANSPORT

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

OTHER

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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.

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

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.

● 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. 58).

● Pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button does not start recording in the Self-Timer Shooting procedure. Press the SNAPSHOT Button (Z pg. 44).

● 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. 22).

● 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. 57).

● 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.

PLAYBACK

OTHER

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

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 SP/EP Recording Mode Button for more than 2 seconds. The

FORMAT Menu Screen appears.

3. Rotate the Select 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

FORMAT

CANCEL

ENTER

TROUBLESHOOTING

(cont.)

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INDEX

Indications

1 Cassette Warning/

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

Z pg. 19

When no cassette is inserted: the cassette (

) warning blinks. When the 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/EP) Indicator ........ Z pg. 14

3, 8 Program AE Indicator ...................... Z pg. 32

Displayed at

3 for approx. 2 seconds when

Program AE with special effects is switched from one mode to another by pressing P.AE., then only the indicator remains at

3, 9 Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator .......... Z pg. 31

Displayed at

3 for approx. 2 seconds when the

Fade/Wipe is switched from one effect to another by pressing EFFECT, then only the indicator remains at

4 •Picture Mode Display ................. Z pg. 23, 24

•Remaining Number Of Shots

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

Z pg. 23, 24

5 Tape Length Indicator .......................... Z pg. 14

6 Zoom Indicator Bar ............................. Z pg. 28

Zoom Level Indicator Approximate Zoom Ratio

7 Recording Indicator ............................. Z pg. 18

0 Picture Stabilizer Indicator ................... Z pg. 29

! Interval Timer/Recording Time

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

Z pg. 44, 61

@ •Bright Level Indicator ........................ Z pg. 47

•Speaker Volume Indicator .................

Z pg. 47

# Instant Title Display ............................. Z pg. 35

$ Date/Time Display............................... Z pg. 34

% Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator

Changes as follows according to the battery pack’s remaining power level: “

”. When the power is

almost gone, the indicator “

” blinks (battery power warning), then the unit shuts off. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened squares —

— does not necessarily mean that the battery

pack is fully charged.

^ Focus Indicator .................................... Z pg. 40

& Exposure Control Level Counter ........... Z pg. 39

* White Balance Mode Indicator ............ Z pg. 42

( •Record–Standby Mode Indicator ....... Z pg. 18

•Lens Cover Warning:

LENS COVER ....................................

Z pg. 19

) 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. 12).

q • Tape End Display: TAPE END ............ Z pg. 19

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.

• Head Clog Warning: Appears if dirty heads are detected during recording. In such a case, use the optional Cleaning Cassette. If, after using it, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

NORM

INDEX

20X

30MIN

T30

15S 5S

BRIGHT DEC 25. 99

AM 11 : 45 : 18

MERRY CHRISTMAS

LENS COVER

T APE END

PAUSE

F ADER

REC

FINE 12

)

(

42 1

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INDEX

Controls, Connectors And Indicators

O P

ure2

E R

3 4 5 6

* )(

t y

7 8

! #

% ^

9 0

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Controls

1 Diopter Adjustment Control ................. Z pg. 16

2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring................ Z pg. 18

3 Video Light Switch

[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON]...................... Z pg. 30

4 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ....... Z pg. 22, 26

5 •Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. Z pg. 28

•Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ........ Z pg. 47

6 Picture Stabilizer Button

[P.STABILIZER] ..................................... Z pg. 29

7 Program AE Button [P.AE] ..................... Z pg. 32

8 Fade/Wipe Button [EFFECT] ................. Z pg. 31

9 System Select Switch

[D.S.C./VIDEO] ................ Z pg. 18, 22, 46, 52

0 •Rewind Button

[

, REW/PAGE–] ...................... Z pg. 46, 52

•Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R]..... Z pg. 29

•Quick Review Button [ R] ............. Z pg. 29

! •Fast-Forward Button

[

, FF/PAGE+].......................... Z pg. 46, 52

•Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] .... Z pg. 29

@ Stop Button [5, STOP]......................... Z pg. 46

# Play/Pause Button

[

/6, PLAY/PAUSE]............................. Z pg. 46

$ •Select Dial [+, –, PUSH] .............. Z pg. 13, 36

•Bright Dial [BRIGHT] ........................ Z pg. 21

% MENU/DISPLAY Button ................. Z pg. 19, 36

^ •Counter Reset/Memory Button

[COUNTER R/M] .............................. Z pg. 48

•Recording Mode Button [SP/EP] ......... Z pg. 14

& EJECT Switch ....................................... Z pg. 15

* Recording Start/Stop Button .................. Z pg. 18

( Power Switch .................... Z pg. 18, 22, 46, 52

) Battery Release Switch

[BATTERY RELEASE] ............................ Z pg. 10

q PUSH Button ....................................... Z pg. 15

Connectors

w DC IN Jack .......................................... Z pg. 11

The connectors e to t are located beneath the cover.

e Video Output Connector ...................... Z pg. 50

r Audio Output Connector ..................... Z pg. 50

t J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

Connector]

• It is used to connect the camcorder to a device

such as a personal computer. For further details 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.

y Digital Connector ............................... Z pg. 53

Indicators

u Tally Lamp ........................................... Z pg. 18

i Power Lamp ........................................ Z pg. 18

Other Parts

o Battery Pack Mount ............................. Z pg. 10

p Viewfinder ........................................... Z pg. 16

Q Grip Strap ............................................ Z pg. 16

W • Camera sensor

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

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

E Video Light .......................................... Z pg. 30

R Microphone ......................................... Z pg. 64

T Eyepiece .............................................. Z pg. 65

Y Speaker ............................................... Z pg. 47

U LCD Monitor ....................................... Z pg. 21

I Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... Z pg. 17

O Clock Battery Slot ................................ Z pg. 12

P Tripod Mounting Socket ....................... Z pg. 17

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INDEX

Terms

AC Power Adapter/Charger ............................ pg. 10

Animation Recording ................................pg. 45, 61

Audio Dubbing ............................................. pg. 64

Auto Date Record .......................................... pg. 34

Auto Focus .................................................... pg. 40

Auto Shut Off ...........................................pg. 19, 46

Battery Pack .............................................pg. 10, 74

Brighten The Image ....................................... pg. 39

Brighten The LCD Monitor ............................. pg. 21

Car Battery ..................................................... pg. 11

Cassette Adapter ............................................ pg. 49

Charge Marker................................................ pg. 11

Charging The Battery Pack ............................. pg. 10

Clean The Camcorder .................................... pg. 65

Clock (Lithium) Battery .................................. pg. 12

COM Port (RS-232C) ..................................... pg. 53

Connection To A VCR/TV .............................. pg. 50

Connection To A Windows PC/Macintosh ...... pg. 53

Contents .......................................................pg. 8, 9

Counter Memory ........................................... pg. 48

Darken The Image ......................................... pg. 39

Darken The LCD Monitor .............................. pg. 21

Date/Time Display ......................................... pg. 34

Date/Time Settings ......................................... pg. 13

DELETE Menu ............................................... pg. 58

Delete Mode ................................................. pg. 58

Delete Select Menu ....................................... pg. 58

Demonstration Mode ..................................... pg. 38

Digital Zoom ................................................. pg. 37

Digital Still Camera ................................. pg. 22 – 25

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

Discharge The Battery Pack ........................... pg. 10

Electronic Fog Filter Mode ............................. pg. 33

Erase Protection ............................................. pg. 15

Exposure Control ........................................... pg. 39

Fade-In/Out ................................................... pg. 31

Fast-Forward Tape ......................................... pg. 46

FINE Mode .................................................... pg. 24

Full Image ................................................ pg. 23, 27

Grip Adjustment ............................................ pg. 16

High Speed Shutter Mode .............................. pg. 33

INDEX Menu ................................................. pg. 56

Index Mode ................................................... pg. 56

Index Number ............................................... pg. 56

Insert Editing............................................. pg. 62, 63

Instant Titles .................................................. pg. 35

Interface Shooting.......................................... pg. 21

JLIP ID NO. ................................................... pg. 38

Journalistic Shooting ...................................... pg. 21

JPEG.............................................................. pg. 24

LCD monitor/Viewfinder, Indications.............. pg. 69

Load A Tape .................................................. pg. 15

Manual Focus................................................ pg. 41

Menu Screen ...................................... pg. 37, 38, 55

Modem Port .................................................. pg. 53

Move The Page Back ..................................... pg. 52

Move The Page Next ..................................... pg. 52

ND Effect Mode............................................. pg. 33

Nega/Posi Mode ............................................ pg. 33

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Padlock Mark ................................................ pg. 57

Picture Mode Setting ...................................... pg. 24

Picture Stabilizer ........................................... pg. 29

Pin-Up Image ........................................... pg. 23, 27

Playback (D.S.C.) ........................................... pg. 52

Playback (VIDEO) .......................................... pg. 46

Power Switch Position ................................... pg. 18

Printer Port .................................................... pg. 53

Program AE With Special Effects ............... pg. 32, 33

PROTECT Menu ............................................ pg. 57

Protect Mode ................................................. pg. 57

Provided Accessories ....................................... pg. 9

Quick Review ............................................... pg. 29

Recording, Advanced Features (VIDEO) ... pg. 31 – 45

Recording, Start/Stop (VIDEO) ................... pg. 18, 19

Recording Mode ............................................ pg. 14

Record-Standby ............................................. pg. 18

Remote Control ............................................. pg. 60

Retake ........................................................... pg. 29

Rewind The Tape ........................................... pg. 46

Self-Recording ............................................... pg. 21

Self-Timer .................................................pg. 44, 61

Sepia Mode ................................................... pg. 33

Shooting,

Advanced Features (D.S.C.) ............ pg. 32, 36 – 44

Shooting (D.S.C.) .................................... pg. 22 – 25

Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................. pg. 17

Shuttle Search................................................ pg. 48

Slide Show Mode .......................................... pg. 55

Snapshot Mode ........................................ pg. 22, 26

Snapshot (VIDEO) ..................................... pg. 26, 27

Specifications ................................................ pg. 77

Sports Mode .................................................. pg. 33

STANDARD Mode......................................... pg. 24

Star Mark On The Setting Menus ......... pg. 56, 57, 59

Still Image Data Transfer ................................ pg. 53

Still Playback ................................................. pg. 48

Store A Still Image In The Built-In Memory ..... pg. 22

Super LoLux (S.LX) ......................................... pg. 37

Tally .............................................................. pg. 38

Tape Counter ................................................. pg. 46

Tape Dubbing ...........................................pg. 50, 51

Tape Length Setting ........................................ pg. 14

Tele Macro .................................................... pg. 38

Time-Lapse Shooting ................................ pg. 45, 61

Tracking ........................................................ pg. 47

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

Twilight Mode ............................................... pg. 33

Unload A Tape .............................................. pg. 15

Video Light .................................................... pg. 30

Viewfinder Adjustment .................................. pg. 16

White Balance Adjustment............................. pg. 42

Wide Mode ................................................... pg. 37

Wipe-In/Out .................................................. pg. 31

Zooming ....................................................... pg. 28

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Battery Packs

The battery packs are nickel-cadmium or nickel metal-hydride batteries. 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 discharg-

ing.

... charge in an environment where temperatures

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

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

high temperatures will increase natural

discharge and shorten service life. ... 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 (50°F to 95°F)

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

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

●

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

●

The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

CAUTIONS

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 (1 ft.) 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.

When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas other than the USA

n The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features

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

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER

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

Plug adapter

Terminals

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..................... AA (R6) 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.

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

temperatures.

3.DO NOT leave the unit . . .

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

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

4.To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .

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

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

objects for long periods. ... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun. ... carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD

monitor. Be sure to hold the main unit with

both hands or use the grip. ... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

strap.

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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.

LCD Monitor

1.To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT . . .

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

the bottom.

2.To prolong service life . . .

... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

3.Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use. These are not malfunctions . . .

• While using the camcorder, the surface around the

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

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

around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

How to handle a CD-ROM

• Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface

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

Declaration of Conformity Model Number : GR-AXM710U

Trade Name : JVC Responsible party : US JVC CORP. Address : 1700 Valley Road

Wayne, N.J. 07470

Telephone Number : (973) 315–5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

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

CAUTIONS

(cont.)

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SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder

General

Format : VHS NTSC standard Power source : DC 6.0 V Power consumption

LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : 6.9 W

LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : 7.4 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder on : 8.0 W

Video light : 2.9 W Signal system : NTSC-type Video recording system

Luminance : FM recording

Color : Converted sub-carrier

direct recording Conforms to VHS standard

Cassette :

cassette

Tape speed

SP : 33.35 mm/sec. (1-5/16 ips)

EP : 11.12 mm/sec. (7/16 ips) Recording time (max.)

SP : 40 minutes

EP : 120 minutes (with TC-40) D.S.C. format

Recording format : Digital data storage (based on

JPEG)

Recording medium : Built-in flash memory,

2 Mbyte

Number of storable

shots : FINE mode:

approx. 30 shots STANDARD mode:

approx. 60 shots

Image size : 640 x 480 pixels

(when captured

on a PC)

AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15U

Power requirement

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

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

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

(5-9/16” x 1-11/16” x 2-11/16”)

Weight : Approx. 300 g (0.71 lbs)

Cassette Adapter C-P7U

Dimensions : 188 (W) x 25 (H) x 104 (D) mm

(7-7/16” x 1” x 4-1/8”)

Weight : Approx. 240 g (0.53 lbs) Accessory : “AA (R6)”-size battery x 1

Operating temperature

: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Operating humidity : 35% to 80% Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F) Weight : Approx. 890 g (2.0 lbs) Dimensions : 99 (W) x 119 (H) x 198 (D) mm

(3-15/16" x 4-11/16" x 7-13/16") (with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward)

Pickup : 1/4” format CCD Lens : F1.6, f = 3.9 to 62.4 mm, 16:1

power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control, filter diameter 40.5 mm

Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder

with 0.5” black/white CRT

White balance

adjustment : Auto/Manual adjustment

LCD monitor : 2.5” diagonally measured, LCD

panel/TFT active matrix system

Speaker : Monaural

Connectors

JLIP : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head

jack (compatible with RC-5325 plug)

Video : 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced,

analog output (via Video output connector)

Audio : –8 dBs, 1 kΩ analog output

(via Audio output connector)

Digital : ø2.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head

jack

Provided Accessories ..................Z pg. 9

Optional Accessories

•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V856U

•Car Battery Charger BH-V3U

•Battery Charger BH-VC10U

•Car Battery Cord AP-V7U

•Compact VHS-C Cassettes TC-40/30/20

•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

•Audio/Video Cable

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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ESPAÑOL

Alimentación

Esta cámara de video posee un sistema de alimentación de 3 vías que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentación más apropiada.

NOTAS:

●

Sin alimentación no hay ninguna función disponible.

●

Utilice exclusivamente la alimentación indicada.

●

No utilice las unidades de alimentación suministradas con otro equipo.

CARGA DE LA BATERIA

ALIMENTACION

Conecte el cable de alimentación de CA del cargador a una toma de corriente.

COLOCACION DE LA BATERIA

Alinee las marcas y deslice la batería en la dirección de la flecha hasta que quede bloqueada en su lugar.

• El indicador CHARGE comienza a destellar para indicar que se ha iniciado la carga.

EXTRACCION DE LA BATERIA

Cuando el indicador CHARGE deja de destellar y permanece encendido, la carga ha terminado. Deslice la batería en el sentido opuesto al de la flecha.

USO DE LA BATERIA

COLOCACION DE LA BATERIA

Enganche el lado extremo de la batería en la cámara de video (

) y empuje la batería hasta que se bloquee en

el lugar (

EXTRACCION DE LA BATERIA

Deslice BATTERY RELEASE y extraiga la batería.

ATENCION:

Antes de desmontar la fuente de alimentación, asegúrese que la alimentación de la cámara de video esté desconectada. El no hacerlo puede producir un error de funcionamiento en la cámara de video.

REFRESCADO (REFRESH)

El adaptador de CA se caracteriza por la función REFRESH que le permite descargar totalmente la batería antes de recargarla.

Efectúe la función REFRESH después de un mínimo de 5 cargas.

Para descargar la batería . . .

.... coloque la batería en el adaptador como

se muestra en la ilustración de arriba. Luego presione REFRESH. El indicador REFRESH se enciende cuando se inicia la descarga y se apaga cuando la descarga ha terminado.

Indicador CHARGE (carga)

Marcas

A la toma de corriente de CA

Enganche.

Empuje.

BATTERY RELEASE

Indicador REFRESH

Interruptor REFRESH

Tiempo de grabación aproximado (unidad: min)

( ) : Cuando está encendida el foco.

INFORMACION:

El VU-V856KIT es un juego compuesto de la batería BN-V856U y del cargador/adaptador de CA AA-V80U. La batería BN-V856U suministra aprox. 7 horas de tiempo de grabación cuando el visor está activado y el monitor LCD y el foco están desactivados. También lea completamente los manuales de instrucción del VU-V856KIT. Es imposible cargar la batería BN-V856U utilizando el cargador/adaptador de CA suministrado. Use el cargador/ adaptador de CA AA-V80U opcional.

Batería

Tiempo de carga Tiempo de descarga

BN-V12U aprox. 1 h 10 min aprox. 3 h 30 min BN-V20U aprox. 1 h 50 min aprox. 6 h 40 min

Monitor LCD Monitor LCD Monitor LCD

Batería conectado/visor desconectado/ conectado/

desconectado visor conectado visor conectado

BN-V12U 45 (30) 50 (35) 40 (30) BN-V20U 80 (50) 85 (55) 70 (45)

Indicador de carga

Se incorpora un indicador de carga sobre la batería para ayudarle a recordar si ha sido cargada o no. Los dos colores indicadores (rojo y negro), le permiten seleccionar la carga y la descarga.

Indicador de carga

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GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA (VODEO)

Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal, deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC.

Utilización de la batería

Enganche el lado extremo de la batería en la cámara de video (

) y empuje la batería hasta

que se bloquee en el lugar (

(Procedimiento para carga,

Z p. 10)

Para extraer la batería

Deslice BATTERY RELEASE y extraiga la batería.

1 Adjuste el conmutador selector de sistema en

“VIDEO”.

2 Ajuste el interruptor de alimentación en “PLAY”. 3 Presione REW (

— La cinta se detiene automáticamente al

comienzo de la misma.

4 Presione PLAY/PAUSE (

/6).

— Comienza la reproducción y la imagen aparece.

• Presione STOP (5) para detener la grabación. (Por más detalles,

Z p. 46.)

• El visor se desconecta automáticamente para ahorrar energía cuando el monitor LCD es abierto a un ángulo mayor de 60 grados.

• El monitor LCD se activa/desactiva cuando se lo abre/cierre a 60 grados aprox.

O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un VCR de VHS utilizando el adaptador de cassette (VHS Playpak).

Z p. 49

1 Gire el anillo LENS COVER de abertura/cierre

para abrir el cubreobjetivo.

2 Adjuste el conmutador selector de sistema en

“VIDEO”.

3 Adjuste el interruptor de alimentación en

“AUTO” o “PRO.”. — La lámpara de alimentación se encenderá

y aparecerá una imagen.

4 Presione el botón inicio/parada de grabación.

— Comenzará la grabación.

• Para detener temporariamente la grabación, presione nuevamente el botón de inicio/parada de grabación.

(Por más detalles,

Z p. 18 a 21.)

• El visor se desconecta automáticamente para ahorrar energía cuando el monitor LCD es abierto a un ángulo mayor de 60 grados.

• El monitor LCD se activa/desactiva cuando se lo abre/cierre a 60 grados aprox.

ALIMENTACION

INSERCION DEL CASSETTE DE VIDEO

REPRODUCCION

FILMACION

1 Abra el monitor LCD a un ángulo mayor de

60 grados.

2 Deslice EJECT para abrir el portacassette. 3 Inserte cassette de video. 4 Presione PUSH para cerrar el portacassette.

(Por más detalles, Z p. 15.)

Botón PUSH Conmutador EJECT

Enganche.

Empuje.

BATTERY RELEASE

Colóquelo en “PLAY”.

Anillo de abertura del cubreobjetivo (LENS COVER)

Colóquelo en “AUTO” o “PRO.”.

Botón de inicio/parada de grabación

Botón REW (

)

Botón STOP (5)

Colóquelo en “VIDEO”

Colóquelo en “VIDEO”.

Botón PLAY/ PAUSE (

/6)

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Utilización de la batería

Enganche el lado extremo de la batería en la cámara de video (

) y empuje la batería hasta

que se bloquee en el lugar (

(Procedimiento para carga,

Z p. 10)

Para extraer la batería

Deslice BATTERY RELEASE y extraiga la batería.

GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA (D.S.C.)

1 Ajuste el conmurador selector de sistema en

“D.S.C.”.

2 Ajuste el interruptor de alimentación en “PLAY”.

— Aparece una imagen fija almacenada en la

memoria.

3 Presione REW (

/PAGE –) o FF (

/PAGE +)

para seleccionar la imagen fija que desea ver.

(Por más detalles, Z p. 46.)

• El visor se desconecta automáticamente para

ahorrar energía cuando el monitor LCD es abierto a un ángulo mayor de 45 grados.

• El monitor LCD se activa/desactiva cuando se lo abre/cierre a 45 grados aprox.

1 Gire el anillo LENS COVER de abertura/cierre

para abrir el cubreobjetivo.

2 Ajuste el conmutador selector de sistma en

“D.S.C.”.

3 Adjuste el interruptor de alimentación en

“AUTO” o “PRO.”. — La lámpara de alimentación se encenderá

y aparecerá una imagen.

4 Presione el botón SNAPSHOT.

— Una imagen fija es filmada y almacenada

en la memoria de la cámara de video.

(Por más detalles,

Z p. 22 a 25.)

•El visor se desconecta automáticamente para ahorrar energía cuando el monitor LCD es abierto a un ángulo mayor de 60 grados.

•El monitor LCD se activa/desactiva cuando se lo abre/cierre a 60 grados aprox.

ALIMENTACION

REPRODUCCION

FILMACION

Colóquelo en “PLAY”.

Enganche.

Empuje.

BATTERY RELEASE

Anillo de abertura del cubreobjetivo (LENS COVER)

Colóquelo en “AUTO” o “PRO.”.

Conmutador selector de sistema Colóquelo en “D.S.C.”

Botón REW (

/PAGE –)/

FF (

/PAGE +)

Conmutador selector de sistema Colóquelo en “D.S.C.”

Botón SNAPSHOT

Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal, deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC.

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FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)

HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER

Dear customer:

In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States, call 1-800252-5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.

— JVC

TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722

107 Little Falls Road 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105 Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5857 Aurora, IL 60504-8135 (973) 808-9279 (770) 339-2522 (630) 851-7855

5665 Corporate Avenue 10700 Hammerly Blvd., Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place, Suite 101 Cypress, CA 90630-4727 Houston, TX 77043-2310 Honolulu, HI 96819-2000 (714) 229-8011 (713) 935-9331 (808) 833-5828

230 Eliot Street 8192 West State Road 84 890 Dubuque Avenue Ashland, MA 01721-2377 Davie, FL 33324-4611 South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804 (508) 881-5923 (954) 472-1960 (415) 871-2666

Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.

107 Little Falls Road

Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105

Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength. Enclose, with the unit, a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit. Print your home return address on the outside and the inside of the carton. Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above.

If you ship the product...

To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you may contact your local JVC Dealer. Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free: 1-800-882-2345.

ACCESSORIES

CAUTION

To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Don’t service it yourself.

JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING

COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.

FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS

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WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)

LIMITED WARRANTY

CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. (“The Warranty Period”)

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.

WHAT WE WILL DO:

If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in-home basis.

WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:

Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized service center, please call toll free: (800) 252-5722.

If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.

If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED:

This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:

1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;

2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;

3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner’s Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;

4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;

5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;

6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;

7. Accessories;

8. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase);from the date of purchase);

There are no other express warranties except as listed above. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.

JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 1700 Valley Road DIVISION OF US JVC CORP. Wayne, N.J. 07470

REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.

For customer use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.: Serial No: Purchase date: Name of dealer:

PARTS

1 YR

LABOR

90 DAYS

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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED