JVC GR-AXM917UM User Manual

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COMP ACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-AXM917UM

ENGLISH

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT0299-001A

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Dear Customer,

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

Using This Instruction Manual

•All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z pg. 8).

•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.

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

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

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

CAUTIONS:

n To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.

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

n When you are not using the AC Power

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

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

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

fire.

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

NOTES:

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

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

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

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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. 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.

2. Overloading

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

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

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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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.

PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC)

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.

MAJOR FEATURES

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REMEMBER

The Logical Choice

The only compact video

cassettes that can be

used with your VHS VCR*

Program AE with Special Effects (

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

LCD Color Monitor

Z pg. 20)

(

Z pg. 32, 33)

Digital Still Camera Built-in (PC communication capable)

Z pg. 22 – 25, 52 – 59)

(

Menu Adjustment

Z pg. 36, 37, 38)

(

Integrated Auto Light

Z pg. 30)

(

Picture Stabilizer (Z pg. 29)

Digital Hyper Zoom

Z pg. 28)

(

Zoom in

Cassettes marked can be used with this camcorder.

Zoom out

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The image you shoot is recorded onto a video tape.

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE (VIDEO)

SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEO

Hook on.

Push in.

CASSETTE

BATTERY RELEASE

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.

PLAYBACK

REW (

STOP (5) Button

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

4 Press PLAY/PAUSE (

— Playback starts and the playback picture

• 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

) Button

PLAY/PAUSE

(

/6) Button

beginning of the tape.

appears.

Set to “VIDEO”

/6).

Set to “PLAY”

PUSH Button EJECT Switch

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)

SHOOTING

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

Set to “AUTO” or “PRO.”

Recording Start/Stop Button

Set to “VIDEO”

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.

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE (D.S.C.)

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

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SUPPLY POWER

Hook on.

Push in.

BATTERY RELEASE

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.

PLAYBACK

REW (

/PAGE –) Button,

FF (

/PAGE +) Button

SHOOTING

SNAPSHOT Button

LENS COVER

Open/Close Ring

Set to “AUTO”

or “PRO.”

System Select Switch

Set to “D.S.C.”

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.

Set to “PLAY”

System Select Switch Set to “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 (

select the still image you want to view.

(For more details,

•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.

/PAGE –) or FF (3/PAGE +) to

Z pg. 52.)

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CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

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

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

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

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

RECORDING

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

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

VIDEO PLAYBACK

10 – 17

18 – 21

22 – 25

26 – 45

46 – 49

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

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

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

PLAYBACK

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

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

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

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

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

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Insert Editing (VIDEO)....................................................................................... 62

Insert Editing (Insert A Still Image From The Built-in Memory Onto A Tape) ....................... 63

Audo Dubbing ................................................................................................. 64

50 – 51

52 – 59

60 – 64

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USER MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

INDEX

Controls, Connectors And Indicators ...................................................................... 69

Indications..................................................................................................... 71

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

CAUTIONS

66 – 68

69 – 73

74 – 76

SPECIFICATIONS

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

• AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V15U

•Remote Control Unit RM-V705U

(for Windows

•PC Connection Cable x 1

PC)

•Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak) C-P7U

•Shoulder Strap

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

•Battery Pack BN-V20U

•DC Cord

•CD-ROM including two software programs

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Marks

CHARGE indicator

REFRESH switch

REFRESH indicator

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.

To AC outlet

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.

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.

Hook on.

Push in.

BATTERY RELEASE

ATTENTION:

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

USING THE BATTERY PACK

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Hook its 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.

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

Battery pack

BN-V12U 45 (30) 50 (35) 40 (30) BN-V20U 80 (50) 85 (55) 70 (45)

( ) : when the video light is on.

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

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:

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

To DC IN jack

Car Battery Cord AP-V7U (optional)

DC OUT terminal

DC Cord

Car Battery Charger/Adapter BH-V3U (optional)

To AC outlet

AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15U

To car’s cigarette lighter socket

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/Adapter (BH-V3U) can also be used to charge the battery pack (except BN-V20U/V856U).

●

When using the optional Car Battery Charger/ Adapter or Car Battery Cord (AP-V7U), refer to the respective instruction booklet.

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Battery holder

Slot

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.

System Select Switch

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.

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Select Dial

Display

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

DATE TIME

TAPE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT

RETURN

DATE TIME

YEAR

MONTH

DAY

TIME

EXIT

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

RETURN

MENU Button

AUTO ON OFF

T30 FINE FULL

1999

JAN

PM 12 : 00

AUTO ON OFF

T30 FINE FULL

Power lamp

Power Switch

Menu Screen

DATE/TIME Menu

12-hour indication with AM or PM

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).

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GETTING STARTED

Recording Mode Setting

Set depending on your preference.

(cont.)

System Select Switch

MENU Button

SP/EP Recording Mode Button

Select Dial Power Switch

Viewfinder

T30

Display

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

TAPE LENGTH

PICTURE SNAPSHOT

RETURN

TAPE LENGTH

T20

T30

T40

EXIT

AUTO ON OFF

T30

FINE FULL

Tape length indicator

Recording mode indicator

Menu Screen

TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu

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.

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.

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

RETURN

AUTO ON OFF

T40 FINE FULL

Cassette holder

Erase Protection Gear

EJECT SwitchPUSH Button

Turn to take up slack.

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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.

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Power Zoom Lever

Recording Start/Stop Button

GETTING STARTED

Grip Adjustment

EXPAND LOOP

Separate the Velcro strip.

INSERT HAND

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip.

ADJUST STRAP LENGTH

Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Viewfinder Adjustment

(cont.)

PAUSE

180°180

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

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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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.

CAUTION:

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

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System Select Switch

EJECT Switch

Recording Start/Stop Button

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

Power Switch

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

Power lamp

Tally lamp (lights while recording is in progress)

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 Switch Position

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

AUTO (Full Auto mode):

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

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

PRO. (PRO. mode):

POWER OFF:

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

Tape remaining time indicator

25MIN

Recording Start/Stop Button

DISPLAY Button

MIN

(Now calculating)

120MIN

119MIN

3MIN

2MIN

(Blinking)

1MIN

(Blinking)

0MIN

(Blinking)

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STOP RECORDING

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

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

NOTES:

●

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 ( 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.

pg. 29) to find

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 (

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.

Z pg. 71).

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90°

180°

System Select Switch

Recording Start/Stop Button

VIDEO RECORDING

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

Power Switch

Power lamp

Tally lamp (lights while recording is in progress)

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.

Self-recording

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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).

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.

BRIGHT Dial

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.

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 “–”.

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SNAPSHOT Button LENS COVER

System Select Switch

Select Dial Power Switch

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

SNAPSHOT

RETURN

SNAPSHOT

FULL

PIN UP

MULTI 4

MULTI 9

M . DRIVE

EXIT

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

RETURN

Normal Screen

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

Open/Close Ring

MENU Button

Display

AUTO ON OFF

T30 FINE

FULL

AUTO ON OFF

T30 FINE PIN-UP

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

Power lamp

Menu Screen

SNAPSHOT Menu

Menu Screen

During Snapshot mode

P No display

(Pin-Up)

(Full)

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).

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.

M9 (MULTI-9)

FINE 12

Remaining number of shots

30 29 1

(Blinking)

Pictrue mode display

FULL* (Snapshot mode with no frame)

PIN-UP* (Pin-Up mode)

MULTI-4 ** (Multi-Analyzer 4)

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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.

MULTI-9** (Multi-Analyzer 9)

M. DRIVE u (Motor Drive mode)

* 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.

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System Select Switch

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

PICTURE

SNAPSHOT

RETURN

FINE

STANDARD

SNAPSHOT Button

MENU Button

Select Dial Power Switch

Display

AUTO ON OFF

T30

FINE

FULL

PICTURE

Menu Screen

PICTURE Menu

D.S.C. SHOOTING

FEATURE:

Picture Mode Setting

(cont.)

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.

EXIT

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

RETURN

Normal Screen

Picture mode display

STD FINE

AUTO ON OFF

T30 STD FULL

STD 12

Menu Screen

Remaining number of shots

60 59 1

(Blinking)

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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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SNAPSHOT Button

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

SNAPSHOT

RETURN

MENU Button

Select Dial

Display

AUTO ON OFF

T30 FINE

FULL

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

System Select Switch

Power lamp

Power Switch

Menu Screen

RECORDING

Basic Features

Snapshot

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

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.

SNAPSHOT

FULL

PIN UP

EXIT

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

RETURN

AUTO ON OFF

T30 FINE PIN-UP

SNAPSHOT Menu

Menu Screen

(Pin-Up)

No display

(Full)

SNAPSHOT

Display (ex. Pin-Up)

FULL (Snapshot mode with no frame)

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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.

PIN-UP (Pin-Up mode)

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RECORDING

Basic Features (cont.)

Zoom in

Display

Approximate zoom ratio

Power Zoom Lever

Zoom indicator bar

Zoom level indicator

Zoom out

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).

Power Switch

P. STABILIZER Button

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FEATURE: 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.

Quick Review

Display

RETAKE (R/F) Button

Picture stabilizer indicator

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.

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RECORDING

Basic Features (cont.)

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch

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.

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

ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the

n The video light can only be used with the

n It is recommended to set the white balance

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

camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject.

camcorder is turned on.

camcorder’s power on.

(Z pg. 42) to when you use the video light.

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

[Ex.: Fader]

Fade in

Display

EFFECT

MOSAIC

OFF (No indication)

System Select Switch

EFFECT Button

Recording Start/Stop Button

OFF

Advanced Features

Fade out

After 2 sec.

EFFECT

MOSAIC

FADER

MOSAIC

SHUTTER

SLIDE

Power Switch

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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.

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 (Z 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.

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SEPIA

Display

P.AE

After 2 sec.

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.

SEPIA

SPORTS

ND EFFECT

FOG

TWILIGHT

S1/2000

NEGA/POSI

OFF

P.AE

SEPIA

OFF (No indication)

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.

P.AE Button

System Select Switch

Power Switch

Display Mode

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Display Mode

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

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action.

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.

FG:FOG

Electronic Fog Filter

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).

S1/2000

1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

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.

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.

NEGA POSI mode

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System Select Switch

Select Dial

FOCUS EXPOSURE WIDE S . LX TITLE

DATE TIME DISP.

RETURN

DATE TIME DISP.

AUTO DATE

DATE TIME DATE&TIME OFF

EXIT

FOCUS EXPOSURE WIDE S . LX TITLE DATE TIME DISP.

RETURN

AUTO DATE

DEC 25 . 99

AM 10 : 25 : 00

DEC 25 . 99

OFF (No indication)

Display

AUTO AUTO OFF OFF

DEC 25 . 99

(DATE)

(TIME)

(DATE&TIME)

Power Switch

Menu Screen

DATE/TIME DISP. Menu

AM 10 : 25 : 00

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.

System Select Switch

Select Dial

Display

FOCUS EXPOSURE WIDE S . LX

TITLE

DATE TIME DISP.

RETURN

OFF

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

TITLE

AUTO AUTO OFF OFF

Power Switch

Menu Screen

TITLE Menu

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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.

FOCUS EXPOSURE WIDE S . LX TITLE DATE TIME DISP.

RETURN

CONGRATULATIONS

AUTO AUTO OFF OFF

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System Select Switch

Select Dial

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

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

RETURN

BACK REC. TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP

TITLE LANG.

JLIP ID NO DEMO MODE

RETURN

ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

EXIT

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

RETURN

AUTO ON OFF

T30 FINE FULL

OFF OFF ON

ENGLISH

06 OFF

TITLE LANG.

OFF OFF ON FRENCH 06 OFF

Normal Screen

NOTE:

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

MENU Button

Menu Screen 1

Menu Screen 2

Setting Menu (ex. TITLE LANG.)

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: DATE/TIME DISP.: PICTURE:

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 “

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.

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

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

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

EXIT”.

MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS

Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial

FOCUS

EXPOSURE

WIDE

S.LX

TITLE* DATE/TIME

DISP.*

AUTO MANU AUTO MANU OFF ON

MAX

NORMAL

OFF

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).

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 ( 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.

EN37

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

Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button

This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording.

M.W.B.

D. ZOOM

* 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”.

: Factory-preset

AUTO

: FINE : CLOUD : HALOGEN

MWB

OFF

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 380 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.

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RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.)

TELE MACRO

DATE/TIME

TAPE LENGTH*

PICTURE**

SNAPSHOT

REC TIME*

INT. TIME

TALLY LAMP*

TITLE LANG.*

JLIP ID NO.

DEMO MODE*

* 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

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).

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

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 TimeLapse recording (Z pg. 45).

OFF ON

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

: Factory-preset

System Select Switch

Select Dial Power Switch

Display

FOCUS

EXPOSURE

WIDE S . LX TITLE DATE TIME DISP.

RETURN

AUTO

MANU

AUTO

OFF OFF

EXPOSURE

Menu Screen

EXPOSURE Menu

EN39

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”.

EXIT

To brighten the image

–06 –06

Manual Exposure Screen

Exposure control level counter

To darken the image

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.

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Focus detection zone

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.

System Select Switch

EN41

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

Move the hightlight bar to “FOCUS” by rotating the Select Dial, then press it.

Select Dial Power Switch

Display

FOCUS

EXPOSURE WIDE S . LX TITLE DATE TIME DISP.

RETURN

AUTO

MANU

EXIT

FOCUS

AUTO

AUTO OFF OFF

Menu Screen

FOCUS Menu

Manual Focus Screen

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.

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System Select Switch

M . W . B .

D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT

RETURN

AUTO

FINE

CLOUD

HALOGEN

MWB

EXIT

Display

M.W.B.

MENU Button

AUTO

ON OFF

T30 FINE FULL

Power SwitchSelect Dial

Menu Screen

M.W.B. Menu

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

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.

White paper

System Select Switch

EN43

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

Power SwitchSelect Dial

Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen.

Display

M . W . B .

D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT

RETURN

M.W.B.

AUTO

FINE

CLOUD

HALOGEN

MWB

EXIT

AUTO

ON OFF

T30 FINE FULL

Menu Screen

M.W.B. Menu

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.

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System Select Switch

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

RETURN

BACK

REC. TIME

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

RETURN

OFF

15S

30S

1 MIN

5 MIN

EXIT

INT. TIME Menu

Select Dial

Display

AUTO ON OFF

T30 FINE FULL

OFF

OFF ON PORTUGUESE 06 OFF

INT. TIME

MENU Button

Recording Start/Stop Button

Menu Screen 1

Menu Screen 2

OFF 1 4S 1 2S

1 S

5 S

EXIT

REC TIME

REC TIME Menu

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”.

INT. TIME indicator

15S 1S

INT. TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal screen

REC TIME indicator

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”.

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Time-Lapse

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

NOTE:

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.

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.

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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VIDEO PLAYBACK

Basic Playback

Power lamp

Power Switch

System Select Switch

EJECT Switch

REW (

) Button

FF (3) Button

PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) Button

STOP (5) Button

LCD Monitor in Retracted Position

Battery pack remaining power indicator

Tape counter

Recording mode indicator

LOAD A CASSETTE

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 (2) to rewind, or FF (3) 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.

S ET

M 1 : 23 : 45

TAPE END

VOLUNE

LCD monitor/viewfinder indications

Tape running indicator

4 3

6 : Still Playback

:Playback :Fast-Forward/

Forward Search

:Rewind/Reverse

VIDEO PLAYBACK

Speaker

P.AE Button EFFECT Button

Power Zoom Lever

BRIGHT Dial

Set to “VIDEO”.

Display

BRIGHT

VOLUME

Features

EN47

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.

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Set to “VIDEO”.

Power Switch

VIDEO PLAYBACK

FEATURE:

Still Playback

Features (cont.)

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.

REW (

) Button

FF (

PLAY/PAUSE ( Button

STOP (5) Button

COUNTER R/M Button

) Button

/6)

FEATURE:

Shuttle Search

PURPOSE:

To allow high-speed search in either direction.

OPERATION:

1) Press FF (3) to search forward or press REW (2)

to reverse during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE

(

/6).

NOTES:

●

During playback, press and hold REW (2) or FF (3). 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 (

to 0:00:00.

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

). The tape automatically stops at or close

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.

VIDEO PLAYBACK

VCR

Compartment door

Sliding latch

Compact video cassette

Reels

Using The Cassette Adapter

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.

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Recording safety hole

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

PLAYBACK

Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing

Basic Connections

Use optional Video and Audio cables.

Connector cover*

Connection For Tape Dubbing

Use optional Video and Audio cables.

To Video Output

Video cable (optional)

Audio cable (optional)

To Audio Output

To VIDEO IN

To AUDIO IN

Power Switch

PLAY/PAUSE ( Button

/6)

To TV or VCR

VCR

To Video Output

Connector cover*

* When connecting the cables, open this cover.

Video cable (optional)

Audio cable (optional)

To VIDEO IN

To AUDIO INTo Audio Output

VCR (Recording deck)

Basic Connections

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Tape Dubbing

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.

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 through 6, engage the VCR's Record mode and record them onto a tape.

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System Select Switch

To move the page next

Power lamp

Display

Power Switch

D.S.C. 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 (3/PAGE+) or REW (2/PAGE–) to select the still image you want to view.

•Each time REW (2/PAGE–) is pressed, the page goes back, while each time FF (3/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.

Basic Playback

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.

To move the page back

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Set to “D.S.C.”

To DIGITAL connector

PC connection cable (provided)

For Windows®: To COM Port (RS-232C)

Display

PC MODE

Connection

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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 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.

PC. Refer to the software’s

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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System Select Switch

INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2

PROTECT

DELETE

RETURN

EXIT

MENU Button

Select Dial

Display

PROTECT

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Advanced Features

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

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

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

Power Switch

Menu Screen

Setting Menu (ex. PROTECT)

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.

INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELETE

RETURN

Normal Screen

Menu Screen Explanations

Mode Effect

INDEX

SLIDE SHOW 1

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.

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SLIDE SHOW 2

PROTECT

DELETE

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.

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System Select Switch

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Index

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

SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND

MODE

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

Advanced Features (cont.)

Select Dial

Display

INDEX

SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELETE

RETURN

INDEX

EXIT

MENU Button

Power Switch

Menu Screen

INDEX Menu

Playback Screen

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.

System Select Switch

Select Dial

INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2

PROTECT

DELETE

RETURN

PROTECT

EXIT

Display

MENU Button

Power Switch

Menu Screen

PROTECT Menu

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Protect

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

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.

EXIT

PROTECT

A padlock mark appears.

.... 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.

To remove “Protect” . . .

●

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

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System Select Switch

INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT

DELETE

RETURN

SELECT

ALL

EXIT

Delete Select Menu

CANCEL

ENTER

MENU Button

Select Dial

Display

DELETE

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Advanced Features (cont.)

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.

Power Switch

Menu Screen

DELETE Menu

In case of “ALL”

In case of

“SELECT”

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.

Delete Execute Menu

Menu Screen

In case of “SELECT”

DELETE

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.

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

EXIT

INDEX

CAUTION:

supply unit at this stage.

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).

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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.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RM-V705U

(provided)

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

Installing The Battery

The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025).

Slot

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)

—

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).

Functions

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 (

Pause ( Fast-Forward, Forward Shuttle Search

(Z pg. 46, 48) Audio dubbing (

Z pg. 62, 63)

Z pg. 48)

Z pg. 64)

—

— —

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Transmitted beam effective area

Remote sensor

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

Interval timer indicator

1 2S

Rec time indicator

START/STOP

INDEX1MIN

Remote sensor

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.

INT. TIME REC. TIME

RM-V705U (provided)

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System Select Switch

M 0 : 12 : 34

Power Switch

Display

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

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”.

REW (

) Button

FF (

) Button

PLAY/PAUSE (

STOP (5) Button

COUNTER R/M Button

Remote sensor

/6) Button

Insert editing indicator

Tape Counter

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.

(cont.)

START/STOP

PLAY STOP

PAUSE

REW

INSERT

RM-V705U

(provided)

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.

Power Switch

System Select Switch

Display

M 0 : 12 : 34

REW (

/PAGE–) Button

FF (

/PAGE+) Button

PLAY/PAUSE (

STOP (5) Button

COUNTER R/M Button

Remote sensor

/6) Button

Insert editing indicator

Tape counter

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

You can insert a still image stored in the camcorder's 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 (2/PAGE–) or FF (3/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 (2/PAGE–) or FF (3/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 (2/PAGE–) or FF (3/ PAGE+) again, then press START/STOP. Insert- Editing begins.

END INSERT EDITING

Press STOP.

START/STOP

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

REW

INSERT

RM-V705U

(provided)

NOTES:

●

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

●

Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode.

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Set to “VIDEO”

Display

M 0 : 05 : 20

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Audio Dubbing

Audio dubbing indicator

Remote sensor

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

REW

A. DUB

RM-V705U

Microphone

(provided)

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.

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USER MAINTENANCE

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

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.

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BATTERY RELEASE

Set to “POWER OFF”.

PUSH

EJECT

Remove.

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.

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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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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

POWER

No power is supplied.

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

● The battery pack has not been attached correctly (

● The battery pack is not charged (

●

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.

Z pg. 10).

OTHER

Some functions are not available.

During recording, the indications do not appear.

● 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).

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.

●

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 (

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

Z pg. 40).

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

RECORDING

Recording cannot be performed.

Recording does not start.

● 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).

PLAYBACK

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

● 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.

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Playback cannot be performed.

Playback picture is blurred or interrupted.

The counter indication is blurred during Still playback.

TAPE TRANSPORT

The tape stops during fast-forward or rewind.

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot be performed.

OTHER

The 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.

● 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.

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

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.

PLAYBACK

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

OTHER

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

● 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 (

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

Z pg. 57).

Instant Titles are not displayed while shooting a still image.

Some settings cannot be changed in the Menu Screen.

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.

FORMAT

CANCEL

ENTER

FORMAT Menu

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.

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.

● 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.

INDEX

Controls, Connectors And Indicators

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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

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

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

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

! •Fast-Forward Button

[3, 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

For use when recording.

T Eyepiece .............................................. Z pg. 60

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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Indications

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REC

FINE 12

F ADER

LENS COVER

1 Cassette Warning/

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

When no cassette is inserted: the cassette ( warning blinks. When the Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording: the cassette ( 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 ( 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 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 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 .....................................

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

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

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

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

! Interval Timer/Recording Time

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

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

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

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

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

Zoom Level Indicator Approximate Zoom Ratio

15S 5S

T APE END

BRIGHT

MERRY CHRISTMAS

DEC 25. 99

) mark is displayed

3 for approx. 2 seconds when

3 for approx. 2 seconds when the

NORM

PAUSE

AM 11 : 45 : 18

Z pg. 19

)

) warning

Z pg. 23, 24

Z pg. 44

Z pg. 47

42 1

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20X

INDEX

(

)

% Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator

Changes as follows according to the battery pack’s remaining power level: “ almost gone, the indicator “ 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 ....................................

) 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 (

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.

Z pg. 12).

”. When the power is

” blinks (battery

Z pg. 19

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

Animation Recording ..................................... pg. 45

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

INDEX

Terms

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

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. 71

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

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

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

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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

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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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

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.

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.

Terminals

CAUTIONS

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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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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.

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

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

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

Recording medium : Built-in flash memory,

Number of storable

shots : FINE mode:

Image size : 640 x 480 pixels

(when captured

on a PC)

direct recording Conforms to VHS standard

cassette

JPEG)

2 Mbyte

approx. 30 shots STANDARD mode:

approx. 60 shots

Camcorder

Operating temperature Operating humidity : 35% to 80% Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F) Weight : Approx. 870 g (2.0 lbs) Dimensions : 99 (W) x 119 (H) x 198 (D) mm

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

Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder

White balance

adjustment : Auto/Manual adjustment

LCD monitor : 3” diagonally measured, LCD

Speaker : Monaural

Connectors

JLIP : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head

Video : 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced,

Audio : –8 dBs, 1 kΩ analog output

Digital : ø2.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head

: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

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

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

with 0.55” color LCD

panel/TFT active matrix system

jack (compatible with RC-5325 plug)

analog output (via Video output connector)

(via Audio output connector)

jack

EN77

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

VTR : DC 6.3 V Charging system : Constant current, peak

Dimensions : 140 (W) x 42 (H) x 68 (D) mm

Weight : Approx. 300 g (0.71 lbs)

, 1.3 A , 1.8 A

detection, timer controlled

(5-9/16” x 1-11/16” x 2-11/16”)

Cassette Adapter C-P7U

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

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

(7-7/16” x 1” x 4-1/8”)

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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