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86700200304

SERVICE MANUAL

MECHANISM ASSEMBLY

DVC MECHANISM

VHS-C MECHANISM

VHS MECHANISM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 JIGS AND TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

2 SPECIFIC SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

3 PARTS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

No.86700

2003/04

1.1 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ADJUSTMENTS

5. 6.

Torque driver

YTU94088

Tweezers

P-895

Slit washer installation jig

YTU94121A

Chip IC replacement jig

Bit

YTU94088-003

PTS40844-2

Cleaning cloth

KSMM-01

SECTION 1

JIGS AND TOOLS

1. Torque driver

Be sure to use to fastening the mechanism and exterior parts because those parts must strictly be controlled for tightening torque. Torque setting value of torque driver is limited. At the values over the maximum torque setting value, fasten a screw manually not to damage the screw thread.

2. Bit

This bit is slightly longer than those set in conventional torque drivers.

3. Tweezers

To be used for removing and installing parts and wires.

4. Chip IC replacement jig

To be used for replacement of part.

5. Slit washer installation jig

To be used to install slit washers.

6. Cleaning cloth

Recommended cleaning cloth to wipe down the video heads, mechanism (tape transport system), optical lens surface.

Fig.1-1-1

1-1 (No.86700)

SECTION 2

SPECIFIC SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 DVC MECHANISM

2.1.1 Precautions

(1) When fastening parts, pay careful attention to the tighten-

ing torque of each screw. Unless otherwise specified, tighten a screw with the torque of 0.055 N•m (0.56 kgf•cm).

(2) Be sure to disconnect the set from the power supply before

fastening and soldering parts.

(3) When disconnecting/connecting wires, be careful not to get

them and their connectors damaged.

(4) When replacing parts, be very careful neither to damage

other parts nor to fit wrong parts by mistake.

2.1.2 Notes on procedure for disassembly/assembly

The disassembling procedure table (Fig. 2-1-10 on page 2-4,a part of the table is shown below for reference)shows the procedure to disassemble/reassemble mechanism parts. Carefully read the following explanation before starting actual disassembling/reassembling work. The item numbers(circled numbers)in the following explanation correspond to those appearing under respective columns of the table.

Example

NO. PART NAME FIG. POINT NOTE REMARKS

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

*1 *2 *3 *4 *5 *6 *7

*1 Numbers appearing in this column indicate the order to re-

move parts. When reassembling, follow these numbers in the reverse order. Circled numbers in this column correspond to those appearing in drawings of this section.

*2 This column shows part names corresponding to numbers

in the left column.

*3 The symbol (T or B)appearing in this column shows the

side which the objective part is mounted on. T =the upper side, B =the lower side

*4 Symbols appearing in this column indicate drawing num-

bers.

*5 This column indicates parts and points such as screws,

washers,springs,and others to be removed/fitted for disassembling/reassembling the mechanism. Besides such the parts, this column occasionally indicates working points.

P= Spring W= Washer S= Screw * = Lock (L),soldering (SD),shield,connector (CN),etc.

Example

CASSETTE HOUSING ASSY T Fig.2-4-3 3(S1),(L1a)-(L1e) UPPER BASE ASSY T Fig.2-4-4 (S2),(L2a),(L2b) DRUM ASSY T (S3a),2(S3b) REEL DISK ASSY(SUP) T Fig.2-4-5 (W4) REEL DISK ASSY(TU) T REEL COVER ASSY T

• Remove (W1)=Washer W1.

• Remove the solder at (SD1)=Point SD1.

• Disconnect A = Connector A.

(W5a),(W5b),(W5c) (W6),(S6a),2(S6b)

*6 Numbers in this column represent the numbers of notes in

the text. (For parts that need phase adjustment after reassembling, refer to “MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS”.)

*7 This column indicates required after-disassembling/-reas-

sembling work such as phase adjustment or mechanism adjustment.

NOTE 1 a,b,c,d NOTE 2 NOTE 3 a,b NOTE 4 a NOTE 5 a,b NOTE 6

ADJUSTMENT

(No.86700)2-1

2.1.3 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF MECHANISM ASSEMBLY

2.1.3.1 General statement

The mechanism should generally be disassembled/assembled in the C.IN mode (ASSEMBLY mode). (Refer to Fig. 2-1-1,2-1-2.) However, when the mechanism is removed from the main body, it is set in the STOP mode. Therefore, after the mechanism is removed from the main body, supply 3 V DC to the electrode on the top of the loading motor to enter the mechanism mode into the C IN mode compulsory.

2.1.3.2 Explanation of mechanism mode

The mechanism mode of this model is classified into five modes as shown in Fig. 2-1-9. Each mechanism mode can be distinguished from others by the relative position of “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ” marks on the sub cam gear to the inner or outer protrusion on the main deck. Refer to Fig. 2-1-3 to 2-1-8 below.

DC3V

LOADING MOTOR

TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW

Fig.2-1-3

Fig.2-1-4

Fig.2-1-1

C IN mode

Fig.2-1-5

Fig.2-1-6

Fig.2-1-7

2-2 (No.86700)

Back side of deck

Fig.2-1-2

Fig.2-1-8

2.1.3.3 Mechanism timing chart

PARTS

MAIN CAM

SUB CAM

ROTARY ENCODER

EJECT LEVER

TENSION ARM

PAD ARM

TU ARM

SLIDE DECK

SUP. L. ARM

TU. L. ARM

P. ROLLER

BRAKE (S)

BRAKE (T)

MODE

OFF

L. END

LOCK

L. END

OFF

LOAD

L. END

LOAD

L. END

LOAD

PRESS

LOAD

OFF

SHORT

RELEASE

(30.71o) (95.14o) (110.06o) (206.06o) (210.05o)80.34

(27.14o) (84.08o) (97.35o) (182.10o) (185.63o)71

EJECT

C IN

-12.40o (22.44o) (69.53o) (80.5o) (150.58o) (153.5o)58.71

-16.97

-15

-13o-3o3

TU. P. B

START

SLIDE

START

TU. P. B

END

SLIDE

END

STOP PLAYREVFWD

177.79

243.29

215

212o218

212.77

291.16

257.3

254.3o260.3

243.94

333.82

295

292o310

CTL PLATE

RELEASE LEVER

OFF

Fig.2-1-9

(No.86700)2-3

2.1.4 DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE TABLE MARK: # After assembly, perform adjustments.

NO. PART NAME

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

[12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28] [29] [30] [31] [32] [33] [34]

[35] / [36]

[36] [37]

CASSETTE HOUSING ASSY UPPER BASE ASSY DRUM ASSY REEL DISK ASSY(SUP) REEL DISK ASSY(TU) REEL COVER ASSY TENSION ARM ASSY SLANT POLE ARM ASSY TU ARM ASSY SWING ARM ASSY SLIDE DECK ASSY

PAD ARM ASSY

TU BRAKE ASSY TENSION CTL LEVER ASSY CENTER GEAR PINCH ROLLER ARM F. ASSY TENSION CTL PLATE ASSY BRAKE CTL LEVER ASSY MOTOR BRACKET ASSY GUIDE RAIL ASSY SLIDE LEVER 2 ASSY LOADING PLATE ASSY MODE GEAR EJECT LEVER BASE R ASSY ROTARY ENCODER GEAR COVER ASSY MAIN CAM ASSY SLIDE ARM ASSY CONNECT GEAR 2 SUB CAM ASSY CONTROL ARM ASSY REEL GEAR 1 DRUM BASE ASSY/

CAPSTAN MOTOR CAPSTAN MOTOR MAIN DECK ASSY

FIG. POINT NOTE REMARKS

T Fig.2-1-14 T Fig.2-1-15 T T Fig.2-1-16 T T T Fig.2-1-17 T T T T Fig.2-1-18

3(S1),(L1a)-(L1e) (S2),(L2a),(L2b) (S3a),2(S3b) (W4) (W5a),(W5b) (W6),2(S6a),(S6b) (L7) (P8) (L9) (S10)

2(S11a),(S11b),2(L11a),

NOTE 1 a,b,c,d NOTE 2 NOTE 3 a,b NOTE 4 NOTE 5 a,b NOTE 6 NOTE 7 NOTE 8 NOTE 9 NOTE 10 NOTE 11a,b

2(L11b),(L11c)

T Fig.2-1-19

T T Fig.2-1-20 T T T T T Fig.2-1-21 T T T T T T Fig.2-1-22 T T T T Fig.2-1-23 T T T T T Fig.2-1-24

T T

(P12),(L12),(W12)

(P14),(L14),(W14) (W15)

(W17)

3(S20),(L20a),2(L20b) 2(W21),(S21),2(L21a),(L21b)

(W23)

(W25) (S26a),(S26b),2(L26) 2(S27) (S28a),2(S28b)

(S32)

3(S35)

(S36)

Fig.2-1-10

NOTE 12

NOTE 14 NOTE 15 NOTE 16 NOTE 17 NOTE 18 NOTE 19 NOTE 20 NOTE 21 NOTE 22 NOTE 23 NOTE 24 NOTE 25 NOTE 26 NOTE 27

NOTE 29 NOTE 30 NOTE 31 NOTE 32 NOTE 33 NOTE 34 NOTE 35a,b

NOTE 36

ADJUSTMENT

ADJUSTMENT / # ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT / #

ADJUSTMENT / #

ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT

ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT / # ADJUSTMENT

ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT PHASE ADJUSTMENT

PHASE ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT

ADJUSTMENT

2-4 (No.86700)

(S1)

[1]

(S20)

(W12)

[14]

(S20)

[20]

[12]

[8]

(P8)

(W14)

(P14)

(S11b)

(P12)

(S20)

(W4)

[4]

(S6a)

[6]

[7]

(W23)

(S27)

[18]

[35]

(S35)

[17]

(S2)

[36]

[2]

(S36)

(W17)

[3]

(S35)

(S1)

(W5a)

(W6)

[27]

[30]

[23]

(W5b)

(S10)

(S27)

[5]

(S6b)

(S11a)

(S1)

[34]

(S6a)

[10]

(S11a)

[11]

(W21)

[22]

(W21)

(S21)

[21]

[9]

(S35)

(S3b)

(S3a)

(S3b)

(W15)

(S28b)

[15]

[29]

[16]

[31]

(S28b)

[28]

(S28a)

[19]

[24]

[37]

Fig.2-1-11

(S26b)

(W25)

[25]

(S26a)

(S32)

[26]

[32]

[33]

(No.86700)2-5

< TOP VIEW >

[24] [27] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [36] [35][21]

[17]

< BOTTOM VIEW >

[20] [23] [18] [8] [7] [22] [12] [4]

[29]

[19]

[34]

[14][31][28][16][15][30]

[5]

Fig.2-1-12

[36] [3] [22]

[26] [34] [9] [10] [33] [26] [6] [37] [25]

[32]

[11]

[26]

[32]

[25]

[31] [16] [6]

Fig.2-1-13

[37]

[11]

[27] [20] [30] [18] [19] [29]

[30]

2-6 (No.86700)

2.1.5 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

2.1.5.1 [ 1 ] CASSETTE HOUSING ASSY NOTE 1a:

Be careful not to damage any of the parts during work.

NOTE 1b:

Special care is required in mounting.

NOTE 1c:

When mounting, the CASSETTE HOUSING ASSY should be attached in the Eject status. Pay heed to the positions of the LOCK LEVER and EJECT LEVER during mounting.

NOTE 1d:

When mounting, be sure to locate the FPC in the gap.

NOTE 1b

NOTE 1c

EJECT LEVER

LOCK LEVER

NOTE 1d

(S1)

NOTE 1b

(L1d)

(L1c)

(L1b)

NOTE 1a

[1]

LOCK LEVER

NOTE 1c

NOTE1d

(S1)

NOTE 1d

2.1.5.2 [ 2 ] UPPER BASE ASSY [ 3 ] DRUM ASSY

NOTE 2:

When mounting, be sure to insert the FPC reinforcing sheet.

NOTE 3a:

Be mindful of scratches or damage during work.

NOTE 3b:

Be careful not to attach screws incorrectly.

NOTE 2

NOTE 3b

(L1e)

* 0.069 N.m (0.7 kgf.cm)

Fig.2-1-14

NOTE 3a

[3]

(S2)

(S1)

(L1a)

[2]

NOTE 2

(L2b)

(S3b)

Fig.2-1-15

(L2a)

NOTE 2

(S3a)

NOTE 3b

(No.86700)2-7

2.1.5.3 [ 4 ] REEL DISK ASSY(SUP) [ 5 ] REEL DISK ASSY(TU) [ 6 ] REEL COVER ASSY

NOTE 4:

Be careful not to attach the REEL DISK wrongly. The Supply side can be identified by the white color at the center.

NOTE 5a:

Be careful not to attach the REEL DISK wrongly. The Take-up side can be identified by the black color at the center.

NOTE 5b

The washer is inserted under the REEL DISK. Be carefull not to lose the washer. Two washers are inserted under the REEL DISK in some products manufactured earlier, but one washer is inserted in the products manufactured recently and in the future. See the parts list, and use the parts written in the parts list.

NOTE 6:

Perform the following steps for mounting.

(1) Align the hole with the pin. (2) Attach the [17] PINCH ROLLER ARM FINAL ASSY by

aligning the positions.

(3) Attach the SLIDE DECK ASSY (POINT[A]) by aligning

the positions.

(4) Check that the parts below them are located in the cor-

rect positions. (5) Tighten the 2 screws. (6) Tighten the screw. (7) Attach the 1 SLIT WASHER parts.

NOTE 4

[4]

[6]

NOTE 6

(S6a)

(W4)

(W6)

(W5a)

(W5b)

NOTE 5a

[5]

NOTE 5b

(S6b)

(S6a)

[17]

NOTE 4, 5

REEL DISK ASSY

WHITE

SUP

BLACK

NOTE 6

(3)

[A]

(4)

(5)

Fig.2-1-16

(2),(6)

(1), (7)

2-8 (No.86700)

2.1.5.4 [ 7 ] TENSION ARM ASSY [ 8 ] SLANT POLE ARM ASSY [ 9 ] TU ARM ASSY [10] SWING ARM ASSY

NOTE 7:

When detaching, remove the spring of the [12] PAD ARM ASSY in advance. Pay attention to the attachment position.

NOTE 8:

When mounting the SLANT POLE ARM ASSY, hook the spring onto the lug as in diagram A, and fit the combination onto the SLIDE DECK ASSY. After fitting, hook the spring onto the lug of the SLIDE DECK ASSY as in diagram B. Be careful not to lose the spring.

NOTE 9:

Pay attention to the attachment position.

NOTE 10:

When detaching, remove the screw then remove the SWING ARM ASSY by pulling it up and turning it.

NOTE 7

(L7)

[7]

(P8)

NOTE 8

NOTE 10

[10]

[8]

NOTE 9

[9]

(S10)

(L9)

NOTE 7

NOTE 9

SPRING

NOTE 8

SPRING

NOTE 10

NOTE 7

Fig.2-1-17

(No.86700)2-9

2.1.5.5 [11] SLIDE DECK ASSY NOTE 11a:

Each of the parts on the SLIDE DECK ASSY can be replaced separately. When detaching the assembly, if there is no need to replace any of its parts, remove the SLIDE DECK ASSY as it is.

NOTE 11b:

When mounting, pay attention to the positions of the [22] SLIDE LEVER 2 ASSY studs and the [19] BRAKE CTL LEVER ASSY. When mounting, position the CONTROL PLATE on the left side. Pay attention to the position of the SLIDE GUIDE PLATE during mounting.

NOTE 11b

SLIDE GUIDE PLATE

(L11b)

(S11b)

NOTE 11b

(L11c)

(S11a)

NOTE 11a

[11]

(L11a)

2.1.5.6 [12] PAD ARM ASSY [13] [14] TU BRAKE ASSY

NOTE 12:

The spring may have already been disengaged when the [ 8 ] SLANT POLE ARM ASSY was removed.

NOTES 14:

When mounting, pay attention to the correct positioning. Mount the CONTROL PLATE by moving it fully toward the left side.

NOTE 12,14

[12]

CONTROL PLATE

SPRING

[14]

(W12)

Fig.2-1-18

[12]

NOTE 12

(P12)

(W14)

(L12)

Fig.2-1-19

(P14)

[14]

NOTE 14

(L14)

2-10 (No.86700)

2.1.5.7 [15] TENSION CTL LEVER ASSY [16] CENTER GEAR [17] PINCH ROLLER ARM FINAL ASSY [18] TENSION CTL PLATE ASSY [19] BRAKE CTL LEVER ASSY

NOTES 15/16:

When mounting, pay attention to the correct positioning.

NOTE 17:

Take care against grease attachment during work.

NOTES 18/19:

When mounting, pay attention to the correct positioning.

NOTE 15

NOTE 16

(TOP)

(BOTTOM)

(W15)

NOTE 18

NOTE 19

[19]

[18]

NOTE 17

[17]

[16]

NOTE 16

(W17)

NOTE 17

2.1.5.8 [20] MOTOR BRACKET ASSY [21] GUIDE RAIL ASSY [22] SLIDE LEVER 2 ASSY [23] LOADING PLATE ASSY [24] MODE GEAR [25] EJECT LEVER

NOTE 20:

When mounting, pay attention to the positi oning of the slidi ng parts.

NOTE 21:

When mounting, take care that no part is allowed to float or rattle.

NOTES 22/23/24/25:

When mounting, pay attention to the correct positioning.

NOTE 20 NOTE 21

NOTE 18

NOTE 19

NOTE 22

[15]

NOTE 15

NOTE 20

(S20)

[20]

(L20a)

(L20b)

Fig.2-1-20

NOTE 21

[21]

(S20)

NOTE 23

(W23)

[23]

(W21)

[22]

NOTE 24

(S21)

(L21a)

(L21b)

NOTE 22

[24]

NOTE 23

NOTE 24

(W25)

NOTE 25

[25]

NOTE 25

Fig.2-1-21

(No.86700)2-11

2.1.5.9 [26] BASE R ASSY [27] ROTARY ENCODER [28] GEAR COVER ASSY [29] MAIN CAM ASSY

NOTE 26:

When mounting, fold the sliding part to the inner side.

NOTE 27:

When mounting, pay attention to the correct positioning and the FPC layout.

NOTE 29:

When mounting, pay attention to the correct positioning.

NOTE 26 NOTE 27 NOTE 29

(S28b)

[28]

NOTE 27

[27]

(S28b)

(S27)

(S28a)

(S27)

(S26a)

(S26b)

2.1.5.10 [30] SLIDE ARM ASSY [31] CONNECT GEAR 2 [32] SUB CAM ASSY [33] CONTROL ARM ASSY [34] REEL GEAR 1

NOTE 30:

When mounting, pay attention to the correct positioning.

NOTE 31:

When mounting, pay attention to the position of the front and back.

NOTES 32/33/34:

When mounting, pay attention to the correct positioning.

NOTE 30 NOTE 31

(TOP)

(BOTTOM)

[29]

NOTE 29

* 0.0198N

NOTE 30

[30]

m (0.2kgf.cm)

NOTE 31

[31]

Fig.2-1-22

(S32)

NOTE 32

[26]

NOTE 26

[32]

[33]

NOTE 33

(L26)

NOTE 34

[34]

NOTE 32/33

2-12 (No.86700)

NOTE 34

[33]

[32]

Fig.2-1-23

2.1.5.11 [35] DRUM BASE ASSY [36] CAPSTAN MOTOR [37] MAIN DECK ASSY

NOTES 35a/36:

Since [36]CAPSTAN MOTOR is attached to [35]DRUM BASE ASSY, remove [36]CAPSTAN MOTOR together with [35]DRUM BASE ASSY when removing [36]CAPSTAN MOTOR. [36]CAPSTAN MOTOR should not be separated from [35]DRUM BASE ASSY except when replacing them.

NOTE 35b:

It is very important to attach [35]DRUM BASE ASSY to the proper position. Especially, improper engagement of [36]CAPSTAN MOTOR with [34]REEL GEAR 1 causes operational defection or abnormal sound. Therefore, confirm the attachment position before disassembly procedure. See the following figure as for the proper attachment position.

NOTE 35b

NG OK

When [35]DRUM BASE ASSY is properly attached, the screw hole tends to be located at the center of the oval.

When the screw hole is located far from the center of the oval, operational defection or abnormal sound may occur.

(S35)

[35]

NOTE 35a

[36]

NOTE 36

* 0.078 N.m (0.8 kgf.cm) ** 0.039 N.m (0.4 kgf.cm)

(S36)

[37]

(S35)

NOTE 35b

Fig.2-1-24

(A)

Before removing [35]DRUM BASE ASSY, confirm the position of [35]DRUM BASE ASSY by seeing the length (A), as shown in the left figure.

When reattaching [35]DRUM BASE ASSY, confirm the position to reattach [35]DRUM BASE ASSY by seeing the length (A). Be sure to reattach [35]DRUM BASE ASSY to the same position as it has been before the removing procedure.

(No.86700)2-13

2.1.6 CHECKUP AND ADJUSTMENT OF MECHANISM PHASE

MODE GEAR

[24]

Align the MODE GEAR with the Main Deck Assembly hole.

Note:

The MODE GEAR may be displaced during the mechanism operation, however it can be checked from the rear and realigned during manual assembly.

[27]

ROTARY ENCODER

Mount the ROTARY ENCODER by aligning its mark ( ) and the mark ( ) of the Main Deck Assembly.

Note:

Be careful when handling the FPC during mounting.

[34]

REEL GEAR 1

Align the REEL GEAR 1 with the Main Deck Assembly hole.

Note:

The REEL GEAR 1 may be displaced during mechanism operation, however this can be checked from the rear and realigned during manual assembly.

[29]

MAIN CAM ASSY/[30]SLIDE ARM ASSY

When mounting the SLIDE ARM ASSY align it with the Main Deck Assembly and MAIN CAM ASSY holes.

Note:

During the mounting procedure, make sure that the[32] SUB CAM ASSY is in the correct mounting position.

[32]

Fig.2-1-25

SUB CAM ASSY/[33] CONTROL ARM ASSY

Mount the SUB CAM ASSY hole to align with the CONTROL ARM ASSY and Main Deck Assembly holes and then tighten them all together with a screw.

Note:

When mounting it, make sure that the[29]MAIN CAM ASSY is in the correct mounting position.

2-14 (No.86700)

2.1.7 MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS

2.1.7.1 Adjustment of the slide guide plate

Use Fig. 2-1-26 as the reference unless otherwise specified.

(1) Set the PLAY mode. See Fig. 2-1-8. (2) Loosen the screws (A, B). (3) With the Main Deck and Slide Deck Assemblies pushed into the unit, tighten the screws (A, B) while applying pressure to the

stud (shaft) on the Slide Guide plate. The pressure applied should be enough to enable utilization of the rebounding force of the springs. The tightening torque should be 0.069 N•m (0.7 kgf•cm).

(4) Check the operation.

Repeat unloading and loading several times and make sure that these operations can be performed smoothly without producing rattles.

(3)

(

2)(3

)

SCREW A

(3)

STUD

(SHAFT)

(3)

2)(3

)

(

SCREW B

(3)

Fig.2-1-26

(No.86700)2-15

2.1.7.2 Adjustment of the Tension Arm and Pad Arm Assemblies

Use Fig. 2-1-27 as the reference unless otherwise specified.

(1) Set the PLAY mode.

See Fig. 2-1-8. (2) Loosen the screw A. (3) With the take-up side at the bottom, align the extreme end

of the Tension Arm Assembly with the crossed grooves on

the screw B that retains the Loading Motor Assembly and

then tighten the screw A.

The tightening torque should be 0.069 N•m (0.7 kgf•cm). (4) Check the operation.

Repeat unloading and loading several times and make

sure that the Tension Arm Assembly is located within the

normal range.

TENSION ARM ASSY

SCREW B

(

2)(3

)

SCREW A

Fig.2-1-28

(

(3)

(

2)(3

)

SCREW A

Fig.2-1-27

2.1.7.3 Adjustment of the Slide Lever 2

Use Fig. 2-1-28 as the reference unless otherwise specified.

(1) Set the C IN mode.

See Fig. 2-1-4. (2) Loosen the screw A. (3) Set the Main Deck and Slide Deck Assemblies apart so that

they do not rattle, then tighten the screw A by screwing it

fully toward the Drum Assembly.

The tightening torque should be 0.069 N•m (0.7 kgf•cm). (4) Check the operation.

Repeat unloading and loading several times and make

sure that these operations can be performed smoothly

without producing rattles.

2-16 (No.86700)

2.1.8 SERVICE NOTE

Use the following chart to manage mechanism parts that are removed for disassembling the mechanism.

[1]

CASSETTE HOUSING ASSY UPPER BASE ASSY

[2]

Fig.2-1-14

[3]

Fig.2-1-15

[7]

DRUM ASSY

TENSION ARM ASSY

Fig.2-1-15

REEL DISK ASSY(SUP)

[4]

Fig.2-1-16

SLANT POLE ARM ASSY SWING ARM ASSYTU ARM ASSY

[ 8 ] [ 9 ] [10]

REEL DISK ASSY(TU)

[5]

REEL COVER ASSY

[6]

Fig.2-1-17

[11]

Fig.2-1-18

SLIDE DECK ASSY

Fig.2-1-19

Fig.2-1-29

PAD ARM ASSY

[13][12]

TU BRAKE

[14]

ASSY

(No.86700)2-17

[15]

Fig.2-1-20

TENSION CTL LEVER ASSY

CENTER GEAR

[16]

PINCH ROLLER

[17]

ARM F ASSY

TENSION

[18]

CTL PLATE ASSY

[19]

BRAKE CTL LEVER ASSY

[20]

Fig.2-1-21Fig.2-1-22Fig.2-1-23Fig.2-1-24

[26]

[30]

MOTOR BRACKET ASSY

BASE R ASSY

SLIDE ARM ASSY

[31]

[21]

ROTAR Y

[27]

ENCODER

CONNECT GEAR 2

GUIDE RAIL ASSY

[32]

[28]

SUB CAM ASSY

[22]

[24]

GEAR COVER ASSY

[33]

SLIDE LEVER 2 ASSY

MODE GEAR EJECT LEVER

MAIN CAM ASSY

[29]

CONTROL ARM ASSY

[23]

[25]

[34]

LOADING PLATE ASSY

REEL GEAR 1

[35]

2-18 (No.86700)

DRUM BASE ASSY

CAPSTAN MOTOR MAIN DECK ASSY

[36]

Fig.2-1-30

[37]

2.1.9 SERVICE NOTE

Use the following chart to manage screws.

[22]

21 2215

Symbol No. [1] [2] [3] [6] [10] [11] [20] [21]

Removing order of screw 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Place to stick screw

Pay careful attention to tightening t or que for each screw.

[27]

<NOTE>

Symbol No. [28] [32] [35] [36]

Place to stick screw

Screw tightening torque

Removing order of screw 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Screw tightening torque

Reference drawing (Fig. No.2-1-**) 14 16 17 18

Reference drawing (Fig. No.2-1-**) 22 23

Fig.2-1-31

(No.86700)2-19

2.1.10 REMARKS

2.1.10.1 Cleaning

(1) For cleaning of the upper drum (particularly video heads),

use fine-woven cotton cloth with alcohol soaks through. Do

not move the cloth but turn the upper drum counterclock-

wise.

NOTE:

Make sure not to move the cloth in the vertical directi o n

to the video head, since it may cause damage of the video

heads. (2) For cleaning of parts of the tape transport system except

the upper drum, use fine-woven cotton cloth or cotton swab

soaked alcohol. (3) After cleaning, confirm that the cleaned parts are complete-

ly dry before loading the deck with cassette tape.

2.1.10.2 Applying oil and grease

(1) Periodical oiling and greasing are not required but should

be done to new parts when replacing. If oil and grease on

the other parts of the other party are old and dirty, wipe

them clean and apply new oil or grease. (2) For parts and points to apply oil and grease, refer to the ex-

ploded view of the 3.1 DVC MECHANISM ASSEMBLY.

Fig.2-1-32 specifies oil and grease to be used. (3) When oiling, clean the objective parts with alcohol first and

apply one or two drop(s) of oil. Too much oiling causes ro-

tary parts to slip because of oil leakage.

Classification Part No. Symbol in drawing Grease KYODO-SH-JB AA Oil YTU94027 BB Grease (HANARL)

RX-410R CC

specifies oil and grease to be used

Fig.2-1-32

2-20 (No.86700)

2.2 VHS-C MECHANISM

2.2.1 Precautions

(1) When fastening parts, pay careful attention to the tighten-

ing torque of each screw. Unless otherwise specified, tighten a screw with the torque of 0.216 N•m (2.2 kgf•cm). Torque setting value of torque driver is limited. At the values over the maximum torque setting value, fasten a screw manually not to damage the screw thread.

(2) Be sure to disconnect the set from the power supply before

fastening and soldering parts.

(3) When disconnecting/connecting wires, be careful not to get

them and their connectors damaged.

(4) When replacing parts, be very careful neither to damage

other parts nor to fit wrong parts by mistake.

Example

STEP/LOC.

No.

[1] [2] [3]

ROLLER BASE ASSEMBLY T M1 (S1) – TENSION ARM ASSEMBLY T M1 (P1), (W1a) – REEL DISC (SUP) T M1 (W1a), (W1b) _

PART NAME

*1 *2 *3 *4 *5 *6

FIG.

REMOVAL INSTALLATION

ADJUSTMENT

POINT CONDITION

NOTE

2.2.2 How to read the disassembly and assembly

*1 Order of steps in Procedure

When reassembling, perform the step(s) in the reverse order. These numbers are also used as the identification (lo-

cation) No. of parts Figures. *2 Part to Name be removed or installed. *3 Location of part.

T = The Upper side

B = The Lower side *4 Fig. No. showing Procedure or Part Location.

M = Mechanism *5 Identification of part to be removed, unhooked, unlocked,

released, unplugged, unclamped or unsoldered.

P= Spring

W= Washer

S= Screw

* = Unhook, unlock, release, unplug or unsolder.

Example

• Remove (W1)=Washer W1.

• Remove the solder at (SD1)=Point SD1.

• Disconnect A = Connector A.

*6 Adjustment information for installation.

(+) = Refer to Exploded Views for Lubrication information.

(No.86700)2-21

2.2.3 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY PROCEDRURE TABLE

This procedure starts with the condition that the cabinet parts and deck parts. Also, all the fo llowing procedures for adjustment and parts replacement should be performed in STOP mode. When reassembling, perform the step(s) in the reverse order.

REMOVAL INSTALLATION

STEP/LOC.

No.

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

[10]

[11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28] [29] [30] [31] [32]

[33] [34]

[35] [36]

[37]

PART NAME

ROLLER BASE ASSY T M1 (1) – TENSION ARM ASSY M1 (P1), (W1a) – REEL DISC T M1 (W1a), (W1b) – SLANT ARM ASSY M1 (W1a) – CANCEL LEVER ASSY M2 (W2) – EJECT LEVER ASSY M2 (W2) – CASSETTE GUIDE (LEFT) M2 (2) – SUPPLY CLUTCH ASSY M2 (W2) – WHEEL GEAR T M2 (W2) See, Adjustment procedure for

ROTARY ENCODER

TIMING BELT B M3 – – CENTER PULLEY UNIT T/B M3 2(S3a) – CASSETTE GUIDE (R) ASSY T M3 (S3b), (P3) (Only use SVHS model) TAKE UP GEAR T M3 (W3a) – BRAKE SUB GEAR T M3 (W3a) – PINCH ROLLER ARM ASSY TAKE UP GUIDE ARM ASSY T M3 (W3a) – LINK ARM ASSY T M4 (W4) – LED GUIDE T M4 (S4a) – A/C HEAD UNIT SLANT POLE BASE ASSY T M5 (S5a) – CAPSTAN MOTOR MOTOR BASE M5 2(S5b), (S5c) – BRUSH M6 (S6a) – DRUM FINAL ASSY T/B M6 GUIDE RAIL M6 7(S6d) POLE BASE (S)ASSY POLE BASE (T)ASSY T M6 COVER PLATE T M7 DRIVE LEVER ASSY MOTOR BRACKET ASSY CONTROL CAM T M8 (W8a) See, Adjustment procedure for

LINK LEVER M8

MIDDLE GEAR M8 – LOADING GEAR(T) ASSY T

LOADING GEAR(S) ASSY T M8 (W8b) – LOADING RING ASSY T M8 4(S8) See, Adjustment procedure for

FIG.

T T

M3 4(S3a)

M3 (W3b) –

M4 2(S4b) –

M5 3(S5a) – T B

M6 –

M7 – T

M7 3(S7) –

M8 (W8b) See, Adjustment procedure for

POINT CONDITION

Section 2.2.5

The function of this part varies according to the ASSY (VHS/SVHS) which this part is rporated in.

2(S6b), 2(S6c) *

, 8(S6d)

– –

CATCHER

(Refer to part list.)

Section 2.2.5 See, Adjustment procedure for

Section 2.2.5

ADJUSTMENT

NOTE

(Refer to fig. 2-2-6)

–

– – – –

Fig.2-2-1

2-22 (No.86700)

(S7)

[20]

(S5a)

(S7)

(W1a)

[2]

[31]

(S7)

[25]

(S6b)

(S5a)

[21]

(S5a)

[8]

(W2)

[9]

(P1)

(W2)

(S2a)

(S4a)

(S5b)

[19]

[12]

[22]

(S3a)

[11]

(S5c)

(W3a)

[17]

(S5b)

[28]

(S6d)

[23]

(W4)

[18]

(S6d)

(S8)

[27]

(S6d)

[26]

(S8)

(S6d)

(S8)

(S6d)

(W1a)

(W2)

[3]

[5]

[34]

[4]

(W8b)

[36]

(W1b)

[29]

(W8b)

[35]

(W8a)

(W1a)

[30]

[33]

[32]

(S1)

[1]

[7]

(W2)

[6]

[10]

(S6c)

(S3a)

(S6a)

[37]

[16]

[14]

(W3b)

(S3a)

(W3a)

(S3b)

(S6c)

[24]

[15]

(P3)

[13]

Fig.2-2-2

(No.86700)2-23

[31]

[37]

[25]

[26]

[1] [29] [28] [27]

[4] [36]

[2]

[5]

[9]

[3] [34]

Fig.2-2-3

[20] [21] [19] [22] [23] [17] [16] [14] [15] [18] [12]

[13]

[33][32][6][8][30][35][7]

NOTE:

In removing the ROTARY ENCODER, please remove the BRACKET(MECHA).

2-24 (No.86700)

BRACKET (MECHA)

[11]

NOTE:

When reinstalling the cassette housing to pay careful attention to the switch

Fig.2-2-4

not to damage it.

[24]

[10]

the set,

(S1)

[1]

(W1a)

[2]

(P1)

[4]

(W1a)

[3]

(W1b)

(S3b)

(P3)

[13]

[12]

7,8

(S3a)

[16]

(W3b)

[17]

(W3a)

[14]

(W3a)

[15]

[11]

(S2)

(W2)

[9]

[5]

(W2)

Fig.M1

[6]

(W2)

[7]

[8]

[18]

(S3a)

(S4a)

(W4)

(S3a)

Fig.M3

(S3a)

[19]

(S4b)

[10]

[20]

(S4b)

Fig.M2

* 0.118 N.m (1.2 kgf.cm)

Fig.M4

(No.86700)2-25

[22]

14,15

(S5a)

[21]

(S5a)

[31]

33,34,35

(S7)

17,18 (S5b)

* 0.118 N.m (1.2 kgf.cm)

21,22

Catcher

(S6b)

[28]

[27]

25,26 (S6b)

(S6b)

NOTE: Refer to part list.

(S6b)

Fig.M5

(S5c)

27,28,29

(S6b)

[25]

[23]

(S6b)

[36]

36,37

(S8)

[29]

(W8b)

[30]

Fig.M7

38,39

(S8)

[37]

(W8a)

[32]

* 0.112 N.m (1.1 kgf.cm)

2-26 (No.86700)

(S6c)

24 (S6c)

Fig.M6

[26]

[24]

(S6c)

(W8b)

Fig.M8

[35]

[33]

[34]

2.2.4 CHECKUP AND ADJUSTMENT OF MECHANISM PHASE NOTE:

Pay careful attention to the installing order and phase of mechanism parts of the loading system.

[37] LOADING RING ASSEMBLY Align the two holes of the LOADING RING

[35] LOADING GEAR(T) ASSEMBLY Align the hole of the LOADING GEAR (T) ASSEMBLY to that of the MAIN

DECK hole.

[9] WEEL GEAR Align one of the three holes of WHEEL GEAR to MAIN DECK hole.

ASSEMBLY to those of MAIN DECK.

[33] LINK LEVER Align the hole of the LINK LEVER to MAIN DECK hole.

[33] LINK LEVER/CONTROLL CAM

Align each one LINK LEVER assembly hole and MAIN DECK hole to the hole at the CONTROL CAM

position.

Align this part to each “Triangle” mark.

MAIN DECK

Fig.2-2-5 Top of main deck

Align this part to each “Triangle” mark.

REC SAFTY SW

S-CASS SW

CASS SW

Fig.2-2-6 Rotary encoder

(No.86700)2-27

2.2.5 SERVISE NOTE

Use the following chart to manage screws.

2-28 (No.86700)

[10] [12] [20]

Symbol No. [1] [7] [13] [19] [21] [22] [23]

Place to stick screw

Removing order of screw12345678910111213141516171819

Reference dra wing (Fig. No.) M1 M2 M3 M4 M5

Screw tightening torque

[25] [26] [37]

Symbol No. [24] [31]

Removing order of screw 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39

Fig.2-2-7

Place to stick screw

Reference drawing (Fig. No.) M6 M7

Screw tightening torque

Pay careful attention to tightening t or que for each screw.

Torque setting value of torque driver is limited. At the values over the maximum torque setting value, fasten a screw manually

not to damage the screw thread.

<NOTE>

2.2.6 REMARKS

2.2.6.1 Cleaning

(1) For cleaning of the upper drum (particularly video heads),

use fine-woven cotton cloth with alcohol soaks through. Do not move the cloth but turn the upper drum counterclockwise.

NOTE:

Make sure not to move the cloth in the vertical direction to the video head, since it may cause damage of the video heads.

(2) For cleaning of parts of the tape transport system except

the upper drum, use fine-woven cotton cloth or cotton swab soaked alcohol.

(3) After cleaning, confirm that the cleaned parts are complete-

ly dry before loading the deck with cassette tape.

2.2.6.2 Applying oil and grease

(1) Periodical oiling and greasing are not required but should

be done to new parts when replacing. If oil and grease on the other parts of the other party are old and dirty, wipe them clean and apply new oil or grease.

(2) For parts and points to apply oil and grease, refer to the ex-

ploded view of the 3.2 VHS-C MECHANISM ASSEMBLY. Fig.2-2-8 specifies oil and grease to be used.

(3) When oiling, clean the objective parts with alcohol first and

apply one or two drop(s) of oil. Too much oiling causes rotary parts to slip because of oil leakage.

Classification Part No. Symbol in drawing

Grease KYODO-SH-JB AA Oil YTU94027 BB

specifies oil and grease to be used

Fig.2-2-8

(No.86700)2-29

2.3 VHS MECHANISM

2.3.1 Notes

This model’s mechanism relates closely to the rotary encoder and system control circuit (the rotary encoder is meshed with the control cam). The system control circuit detects the mechanism condition using the rotary encoder’s phase (internal switch phase). The refore, the parts such as the rotary encoder, control plate, loading gear and control cam need to be installed correctly in order for the mechanism to operate properly. (For the mechanism phase adjustment, refer to the installation of each part.)

• Before using a soldering iron, be sure to disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet.

• Do not touch any of the adjustment points until a defect position is specified.

• When plugging or unplugging the connector, be sure not to damage the wire.

• Be sure the springs are hooked all the way around and in the correct direction.

• When performing repairs, take care not to damage a catch, etc.

OK NG

not hooked all the

()

way around

Fig.2-3-1

2.3.2 Mechanism operation check

When the mechanism is operated without a cassette loaded, operate the mechanism in the mechanism service mode.

2.3.3 Setting the mechanism assembling mode

The mechanism-assembling mode is provided with thi s mechanism. When disassembling and assembling, it is required to engage this mode. Set the mode by adopting the following procedures.

(1) Remove the mechanism assembly using the disassem-

bling procedure.

(2) Turn gear (a) of the loading motor manually to set the

mechanism assembly to the eject end mode. Make sure that the main deck is connected to the guide hole (a) of the drive lever and the seal (a) of the main deck is connected to the mark “E” of the control plate. This condition is called the mechanism-assembling mode.

Seal (a)

"E" mark

CONTROL PLATE

Guide hole (a)

DRIVE LEVER

2-30 (No.86700)

LOADING MOTOR

Gear (a)

Unloading

Fig.2-3-2

2.3.4 Layout of the main mechanism parts

Full erase head

Pole base assy

(supply side)

Tension arm assy

Tension arm base

Rec safety lever

T17

T16

T15

T14

Reel disk

(supply side)

Pole base assy

(take-up Side)

T13

Load gear assy

(take-up side)

T12

Idler arm

Fig.2-3-3

A/C head

B15

Direct gear

Main brake assy

(take-up side)

T11

Fixing plate

T10

Ider gear 1/2

Load gear assy

(supply side)

Pinch roller arm assy

Lid guide

Guide arm assy

Brake lever

Drive lever

Reel disk (take-up side)

Side frame(L)

Capstan motor

Capstan brake

Press lever

Control cam

B11

Belt

B14

B13

B12

B10

Loading motor assy

Clutch unit assy

Fig.2-3-4

Change lever

Load gear

Control plate

Tension arm lever

Side frame(R)

Earth spring(1)

Fig.2-3-5 Fig.2-3-6

(No.86700)2-31

2.3.5 Disassembling procedure table

This table shows the order o f parts removal wh en replacing each part. For replacement, remove the parts in the order of 1 to 13 shown in the table and install the parts in the reverse order. The symbol number before each part name shows the number in the figure “Layout of the main mechanism parts”. T and B on the right of each part name show the side from which the part should be removed (T: From the front of the mechanism, B: From the rear of the mechanism, T/B: From both sides).

Symbols and numbers

Removal parts

(Reference items)

Symbols and numbers

Replacement parts

2.1 T 1

Earth spring (1) Top frame

2.1 T 2 1

2.1 Cassette holder T 3 1 2

R1 T3

T17

T7 T6

T5 T12 T11

T4 T10 T16 T13 T15

T8 T14 B12 B11 B13

B9 B10 B14

B8 B15

Side frame (L)

2.1 T 3 1 2

2.1. Drive arm T 51234 Side frame (R)

2.1 T 3 1 2 A/C head

2.2 T 1

- FE head T/B 1 Guide arm assy

2.3 T 1 Lid guide

2.3 T 1 Pinch roller arm assy

2.3

2.4 T4123

Idler arm Idler gear 1/2

2.4 T5123 4 Main brake assy (T)

2.5 T6123 45

2.5 Reel disk (T) T 7123 456 Tension arm

2.5 T6123 45

2.5 Reel disk (S) T 7123 45 Tension arm base

2.5 T7123 45

T-up head

T-up lever

Brake lever

2.5 T8123 Rec safety lever

2.5 T7123456 Press lever

2.6 B 1

2.6 Control cam B 2

2.6 Capstan brake assy B 3

2.6 Loading motor assy B 4

2.7 Belt B 1

2.7 Capstan motor T/B 2 Wire holder

- T/B 1 Fixing plate

2.7 B 1

2.7 Load gear B 2

2.7

Loading gear assy(S)

2.7

Loading gear assy(T) Pole base assy(S)

-T/B4 Pole base assy(T)

-T/B5

- Load gear base B 5

2.7 Control plate B 6

- T/B10123456

Drive lever

2.8 B 2

Clutch unit Direct gear

2.8 B 3

-T/B6 12

Change lever

- T/B14123 45

Tension arm lever

L1 - - L2 - R1 T6 T12 T11 T4 T10 T16 T15 B12B11B13 B9 B10 B2 B4 B3 B1 B5 B8 B15

Front(T)/Back(B) of mechanism

Number of removal steps

Earth spring (1)

Top frame

Cassette holder

Side frame (L)

Drive arm

Side frame (R)

Lid guide

Idler arm

Idler gear 1/2

Main brake (T)

Reel disk (T)

Tension arm

Tension arm base

Press lever

Control cam

Capstan brake assy

Loading motor assy

Belt

Fixing plate

Load gear

T2 1

6 T8123 45 T8123 45

456

1 12 123

1 B3 B4

123

1234

12 345 78 9

1 1

6789 101112 13

Loading gear assy (S)

Loading gear assy (T)

Control plate

Clutch unit

Direct gear

2 4

2-32 (No.86700)

2.3.6 REPLACEMENT OF THE MAIN MECHANISM PARTS

2.3.6.1 Cassette holder

2.3.6.1.1 Removal

(1) Remove the screws (a) and (b). (2) Hold up the top frame, cassette holder assembly, drive arm

assembly and side frames (L/R) all together and remove them by releasing the hooks (a) and (b).

Screw (a)

Screw (b)

2.3.6.1.3 Disassembling

(1) Release hook (a) to remove the earth spring (1) from the

top frame.

(2) Release the catches (a) and (b) and pull the top frame in

the direction shown by the arrow (a) to remove it. (3) Pull out the side frame (R). (4) Pull out the cassette holder assembly and drive arm as-

sembly from the side frame (L).

Hook (a)

Catch (a)

Catch (b)

Hook (a)

Hook (b)

Fig.2-3-7

2.3.6.1.2 Installation (phase adjustment)

(1) Turn gear (a) of the loading motor assembly so that the

main deck connects to the guide hole (a) of the drive lever. (2) Hook the main deck to hooks (a) and (b). (3) Place the projection of the drive lever to section (a) of the

side frame (R) and install the cassette holder to the main

deck. Make sure that the bosses of the side frame (L/R)

connect with the holes (a) and (b) of the main deck. (4) Secure screws (a) and (b).

Screw (a)

Screw (b)

Hook (a)

Hook (b)

Hole

(a)

Section (a)

Hole (b)

Guide hole (a)

DRIVE LEVER

EARTH SPRING(1)

Arrow (a)

TOP FRAME

SIDE FRAME(L)

CASSETTE HOLDER Assembly

DRIVE ARM Assembly

SIDE FRAME(R)

Fig.2-3-9

2.3.6.1.4 Assembling (installation and phase adjustment)

(1) Turn gear (a) of the loading motor assembly so that the

main deck connects to the guide hole (a) of the drive lever.

(2) Place the projection of the drive lever on section (a) of the

side frame (R) and install the side frame (R) to the main

deck. (3) Secure screw (b). (4) Place section (b) of the drive arm on the gear of the side

frame (R). Make sure that the pin of the door opener con-

nects with section (c) of the drive arm. (5) Place the drive arm on section (d) of the side frame (L) and

install the side frame (L) on the main deck. Be sure to con-

nect the earth spring (1) to the side frame (L). (6) Secure screw (a). (7) Turn gear (a) of the loading motor assembly until the drive

arm is vertical. (8) Place the slit of the side frame (L/R) at the foot of the cas-

sette holder assembly and install the cassette holder. (9) Place the top frame on the position guide (a) of the side

frame (L/R) and push it in the direction shown by the arrow

(a) for installation.

(10) Hook the earth spring (1) to the hook (a) of the top frame.

Fig.2-3-8

Gear (a)

(No.86700)2-33

SIDE FRAME(R)

Screw (b)

2.3.6.2 A/C head

2.3.6.2.1 Removal

(1) Remove screws (a) and (b). (2) Remove the A/C head together with the head base. (3) Remove the screws (c), (d) and (e) to remove the spring (a)

and the A/C head from the Head base.

Section (a)

DRIVE LEVER

Cassette Holder Assembly

Screw (a)

Guide hole (a)

Gear (a)

Section (c)

Section

(b)

Screw (e)

Screw (c)

Spring (a)

Screw (a)

HEAD BASE

Screw (d)

A/C HEAD

Screw (b)

Fig.2-3-11

2.3.6.2.2 Installation (initial setting)

To install the A/C head to the head base, secure the screws in the order of (c), (d) and (e). To make the adjustment easy, temporarily elevate the A/C head.

SIDE FRAME(R)

DRIVE ARM(L)

Section (d)

Hook (a)

EARTH SPRING(1)

SIDE FRAME(L)

TOP FRAME

Fig.2-3-10

DRIVE ARM(R)

Position guide (a)

Arrow (a)

(Temporary height)

11mm

A/C HEAD

HEAD BASE

Fig.2-3-12

2-34 (No.86700)

2.3.6.3 Guide arm, pinch roller arm

2.3.6.3.1 Removal

(1) Remove the spring (a) from the hook (a) and detach the

guide arm assembly. (2) Release the catch (a) to remove the lid guide. (3) Remove the spring (b) from the hook (b) and detach the

pinch roller arm assembly.

2.3.6.4 Idler arm, idler gear 1/2

2.3.6.4.1 Removal

(1) Release the catches (a) and (b) to detach the idler arm. (2) Detach the idler gear 1/2.

IDLER ARM

Catch (b)

Pinch roller arm assembly

Guide arm assembly Spring (a)

Catch (a)

Hook (a)

Spring (b)

PRESS LEVER

Hook (b)

LID GUIDE

Catch

(a)

IDLER GEAR 1/2

IDLER ARM

IDLER GEAR 2

IDLER GEAR 1

Guide arm assembly

Fig.2-3-13

Pinch roller arm assembly

PRESS LEVER

Fig.2-3-14

2.3.6.5 Main brake (T), brake lever, tension arm, reel disk (S/T), Rec safety lever

2.3.6.5.1 Removal

(1) Remove the spring (a). (Detach section (b) of the spring

(a).) (2) Release the catch (a) to detach the main brake (T). (3) Release the catch (b) to detach the reel disk (T) and the

spacer. (4) Lift up and turn section (b) of the brake lever counterclock-

wise to remove the brake lever. (5) Remove the spring (b) from the hook (a). (6) Release the catch (c) to detach the tension arm. (7) Release the catch (d) to detach the reel disk (S) and the

spacer. (8) Remove the spring (c) from the hook (b). (9) Turn the tension arm base in the direction shown by arrow

(a) to release catch (e). Place the projections of the tension

arm base to the holes (a) to detach the tension arm base.

(10) While releasing the catch (f), turn the Rec safety lever

counterclockwise to remove it.

(No.86700)2-35

Tension arm assembly

Spring (b)

Catch (c)

Catch (d)

Main brake (T) assembly

Section (b)

Spring (a)

BRAKE LEVER

2.3.6.6 Press lever, control cam, capstan brake assembly, loading motor assembly

2.3.6.6.1 Removal

(1) Remove the slit washer (a) to detach the press lever. (2) Release the slit washer (b) to detach the control cam. (3) Release the catch (b) to detach the capstan brake assem-

bly. (4) Remove the solder (a). (5) Remove the screw (a). (6) Release the catches (c) and (d) to detach the loading motor

assembly.

Hook (a)

Tension arm base assembly

REC SAFETY LEVER

Tension arm base assembly

Arrow (a)

Hole (a)

Catch (e)

REEL DISK(S)

REEL DISK(T)

REEL DISK(S)

Hole (a)

Hook (b)

Catch (a)

Tension arm assembly

Main brake (T) assembly

SPACER

REEL DISK(T)

Catch (b)

BRAKE LEVER

Catch (d)

Loading motor assembly

Screw (a)

CONTROL CAM

Slit washer (b)

Catch (c)

Screw (a)

Capstan brake assembly

PRESS LEVER

Spring (c) REC

SAFETY LEVER

Catch (f)

2-36 (No.86700)

Fig.2-3-15

Capstan brake assembly

CONTROL CAM

Slit washer (b)

Catch (b)

Slit washer (a)

Solder (a)

Fig.2-3-16

2.3.6.6.2 Installation (phase adjustment)

(1) Attach the loading motor assembly to the main deck. (2) Secure the screw (a). (3) Solder the wire to section (a). (4) Arrange the wire along with the position guide (b). (5) Attach the capstan brake assembly to the main deck. (6) Place the main deck on the guide hole (a) of the control

plate. (7) Place the main deck on the guide hole (b) of the drive lever. (8) Place the main deck no guide hole (c) of the control cam to

install the control cam. (9) Move the capstan brake in the direction shown by the ar-

row (a) to attach the press leve r to the shaft (a). Make sure

that the boss of the press lever fits in the control cam, and

that the shaft (b) of the pinch roller arm assembly connects

with the hole of the press lever.

(10) Attach slit washer (a) to shaft (a).

Position guide (b)

DRIVE LEVER

Guide hole (b)

Arrow (a)

Wire (black)Wire (red)

Section (a)

Capstan brake assembly

CONTROL

Shaft (a)

Guide hole (a)

PLATE

Screw (a)

CONTROL CAM

PRESS LEVER

Fig.2-3-17

Guide hole (c) Loading motor assembly

Shaft (a)

Shaft (b)

Slit washer (a)

(No.86700)2-37

Note:

• When replacing the worm bearing of the loading motor assembly, attach it according to the following specification. If worm bearing is not attached correctly, a mechanism noise may occur. (See Fig. 2-3-18)

LOADING MOTOR

WORM BEARING

6.8 ± 0.2 mm

Fig.2-3-18

2.3.6.7 Capstan motor, load gear, control plate

2.3.6.7.1 Removal

(1) Detach the belt. (2) Check that the FFC connector on the drum is disconnect-

ed. (3) Release the catch (a) to remove the FFC wire. (4) Remove the screws (a) to detach the capstan motor. (5) Remove the screws (b) to detach the fixing plate. (6) Release the catch (b) to detach the load gear. (7) Turn the load gear (S/T) in the loading direction to detach it. (8) Remove the control plate.

CONTROL PLATE

Screws (a)

Load gear (T) assembly

Load gear (S) assembly

LOAD GEAR FIXING PLATE

Capstan motor assembly

Screws (b)

Catch (b)

LOAD GEAR

BELT

Fig.2-3-19

Catch (a)

FFC

2-38 (No.86700)

2.3.6.7.2 Installation (phase adjustment)

(1) Place the main deck on the guide hole (a) of the tension

arm lever.

(2) Place the main deck on the guide hole (b) of the brake le-

ver. (3) Attach the control plate to align with the position guide (a). (4) Place the hole (c) of the load arm (T) on the pole base (T)

and the load gear (T) on the load gear base. (5) Place the hole (d) of the load arm (S) on the pole base (S)

and the load gear (S) on the load gear base. Be sure to

align the guide mark (e) of the load gear (T) to tha t of the

load gear (S). (6) Turn the load gear (S/T) in the unloading direction to place

the main deck on the guide hole (f) of the load gear (T). (7) Place the main deck on the guide hole (g) of the control

plate. (8) Attach the load gear on the load gear base so that the con-

trol plate is placed on the edge (h) of the load gear. (9) Place the fixing plate on the shaft of the load gear base and

secure the screws (b).

2.3.6.8 Clutch unit assembly, direct gear

2.3.6.8.1 Removal

(1) Remove the slit washer (a) to detach the clutch unit assem-

bly.

(2) Remove the spring (a) and the direct gear.

DIRECT GEAR

POLE BASE(T)

Hole (c)

Load gear (T) assembly

Insertion direction

Guide hole (g)

Guide marks (e)

LOAD GEAR BASE

Load gear (T) assembly

CONTROL PLATE

Guide hole (f)

(From the top)

Load gear (S) assembly

Edge (h)

Position guide (a)

POLE BASE(S)

Hole (d)

Load gear (S) assembly

Screws (b)

FIXING PLATE

LOAD GEAR

Spring (a)

CLUTCH UNIT

Slit washer (a)

Fig.2-3-21

Guide hole (b)

BRAKE LEVER

Fig.2-3-20

Guide hole (a)

TENSION ARM LEVER

(No.86700)2-39

2.3.7 MECHANISM TIMING CHART

MECHANISM MODE

CONTROL PLATE MARK

POLE BASE

REEL LOCK

TENSION ARM

TENSION ARM LEVER

(STOP MODE PRESS UP)

BRAKE LEVER

OFF

LOCK

FREE

OFF

PLAY

STOP

FF/REW

REV OFF

OFF

REV SERCH /SLOW /STILL

STOP

REEL BRAKE

EJECT

PLAY

FOR SLOW /STILL

E P SL R ST B FR

FF /REW

GUIDE ARM

PINCH ROLLER

CONTACT

CAPSTAN BRAKE

TU LEVER

DIRECT GEAR

Movements of a CONTROL PLATE

OFF

OFF2 OFF1

OFF

DIRECT

CLUTCH

(m/m)

0 5 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 5510

2-40 (No.86700)

2.3.8 REMARKS

2.3.8.1 Cleaning

(1) For cleaning of the upper drum (particularly video heads),

use fine-woven cotton cloth with alcohol soaks through. Do

not move the cloth but turn the upper drum counterclock-

wise.

NOTE:

Make sure not to move the cloth in the vertical direction to

the video head, since it may cause damage of the video

heads. (2) For cleaning of parts of the tape transport system except

the upper drum, use fine-woven cotton cloth or cotton swab

soaked alcohol. (3) After cleaning, confirm that the cleaned parts are complete-

ly dry before loading the deck with cassette tape.

2.3.8.2 Applying oil and grease

(1) Periodical oiling and greasing are not required but should

be done to new parts when replacing. If oil and grease on

the other parts of the other party are old and dirty, wipe

them clean and apply new oil or grease. (2) For parts and points to apply oil and grease, refer to the ex-

ploded view of the 3.3 VHS MECHANISM ASSEMBLY.

Fig.2-3-22 specifies oil and grease to be used. (3) When oiling, clean the objective parts with alcohol first and

apply one or two drop(s) of oil. Too much oiling causes ro-

tary parts to slip because of oil leakage.

Classification Part No. Symbol in drawing

Grease

Oil

KYODO-SH-JB

COSMO-HV56

specifies oil and grease to be used

Fig.2-3-22

(No.86700)2-41

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

AV & MULTIMEDIA COMPANY CAMCORDER CATEGORY 12, 3-chome, Moriya-cho, kanagawa-ku, Yokohama, kanagawa-prefecture, 221-8528, Japan

(No.86700)

Printed in Japan

200304WPC

3.1 DVC MECHANISM ASSEMBLY

SECTION 3

PARTS LIST

400/900

900A

401/901

402/902

Classification Part No. Symbol in drawing

Grease KYODO-SH-JB AA

Oil YTU94027

Grease (HANARL)

NOTE1: The section marked in AA, BB and CC indicate lubrication and greasing areas.

NOTE2: Mark

476/976

430/930

RX-410R CC

ޓis not contained in 900A.

436/936

479/979

437/937

453/953

436B/936B

437/937

431/931

453/953

455/955

457/957

436B/936B

436A/936A

434/934

454/954

452/952

425/925

424/924

428/928

437/937

408/908

429/929

410/910

449/949

435/935

413/913

422/922

440/940

414/914

440/940

438/938

410/977

409/909

478/978

411/911

439/939

412/912

443/943

441/941

466/966

413/913

419/919

421/921

402/902

456/956

418/918

421/921

420/920

442/942

450/950

415/915

451/951

448/948

402/902

416/916

417/917

451/951

461/961

447/947

463/963

406/906

463/963

462/962

406/906

446/946

404/904

405/905

432/932

407/907

445/945

403/903

465/965

433/933

464/964

459/959

460/960

463/963

444/944

458/958

Fig.3-1-1

(No.86700)3-1

3.1.1 DVC MECHANISM ASSEMBLY PART LIST

• Since parts numbers described here are the numbers at the time of manualissue, they are subject to change without notice. Therefore, be sure to see a parts list in the service manual of each model as for parts numbers.

• To distinguish the mechanism assembly with the symbol number of 400-499 from the mechanism assembly with the symbol number of 900-999, see the following procedures. (1) See the numbers on the backside of the MAIN DECK ASSY.

For example, "29D******" is printed on the backside of the mechanism assembly with the symbol number of 900-999 (YMA0029D in this example). See the first three characters and numbers from the left.

(2) See the color of the SLIT WASHER on the REEL DISK (TU).

A red slit washer is used (the same color as a slit washer of CASSETTE GUIDE (SUP)) in the mechanism assembly with the symbol number of 400-499. A black slit washer is used in the mechanism assembly with the symbol number of 900-999. However, the black slit washer may be changed into a red one for the purpose of parts unifi cation.

(3) See the color of the CASSETTE GUIDE(SUP).

Light-brown CASSETTE GUIDE(SUP) is used in the mechanism assembly with the symbol number of 400-499. Black CASSETTE GUIDE(SUP) is used in the mechanism assembly with the symbol number of 900-999.

(4) See the shape of the LED PRISM. LED PRISM consists of only resin in the mechanism assembly with the symbol number of

400-499. Upper part of the LED PRISM is covered with black metal in the mechanism assembly with the symbol number of 900-999.

< TOP VIEW > < BOTTOM VIEW >

MAIN DECK ASSY

(4) LED PRISM

(2) SLIT WASHER

(3) CASSETTE GUIDE (SUP)

Part Name

MECHA(A) ASSY 400 YMA0029C YMA0029M YMA0029L 900 YMA0029H YMA0029E MECHA(A)ASSY - - - - 900A YMA0029D CASSETTE HOUSING ASSY 401 LY31543-002E* LY31543-002H ← 901 LY32870-001G* LY32870-001J MINI SCREW,X3 402 YQ43893-8 ←←902 ←← UPPER BASE ASSY 403 LY31542-001J ←←903 LYH30420-001A ← MINI SCREW 404 YQ43893* QYSPSPU1425M ← 904 ←← DRUM ASSY 405 ** ** ** 905 ** ** DAMP.SCREW ASSY,X2 406 LY42820-001A ←←906 ←← DAMP.SCREW ASSY 407 LY42820-002A ←←907 ←← REEL DISK ASSY (SUP) 408 LY31538-001B* LY31538-001F ← 908 ←← REEL DISK ASSY (TU) 409 LY31538-002B* LY31538-002H LY31538-002G 909 LY31538-002H ← SLIT WASHER,X2 or X1 REEL COVER ASSY 411 LY10217-001A* LY10217-001F ← 911 LY10372-001D ← MINI SCREW 412 LY42120-001A* LY42120-002A ← 912 ←← MINI SCREW,X2 413 LY41945-003A ←←913 ←← SLIT WASHER 414 YQ44246 ←←914 ←← TENSION ARM ASSY 415 LY42025-001C ←←915 LY43725-001D ← SLANT POLE ARM ASSY 416 LY31535-001F ←←916 LYH40269-001A ← TU ARM ASSY 417 LY42031-001G* LY42031-001K ← 917 LY43731-001F ← SWING ARM ASSY 418 LY31531-001D ←←918 ←← MINI SCREW 419 YQ43893 ←←919 ←← SLIDE DECK FINAL ASSY 420 LY20530-003B* LY20530-003E ← 920 LYH30424-001A ←

Symbol

No.

410 YQ44246,(x2) ←,(x2) ←,(x2) 910 ←*,(x1) ←,(x2)

Part No. Part No. Part No.

Symbol

No.

(1) 29D

Part No. Patr No.

3-2 (No.86700)

Part Name

MINI SCREW,X2 421 YQ43893 ←←921 ←← MINI SCREW 422 LY43023-001A ←←922 ←← PAD ARM ASSY 424 LY31533-001E ←←924 LYH30419-001A ← SLIT WASHER 425 YQ44246 ←←925 ←← TU BRAKE ASSY 428 LY42016-001B ←←928 LYH40270-001A ← SLIT WASHER 429 YQ44246 ←←929 ←← TENSION CONTROL LEVER ASSY 430 LY41959-001B ←←930 LY43684-001A ← CENTER GEAR 431 LY31525-001B ←←931 LY32861-001A ← PINCH ROLLER ARM FINAL ASSY 432 LY31516-001E ← LY31516-001F 932 ←← SLIT WASHER 433 YQ44246 ←←933 ←← TENSION CONTROL PLATE ASSY 434 LY41956-001C ←←934 LY43681-001A ← BRAKE CONTROL LEVER ASSY 435 LY41962-001B* LY41962-001C ← 935 LY43687-001A ← MOTOR BRACKET ASSY 436 LY20525-002C ←←936 LYH30421-001A ← LOADING MOTOR 436A QAR0138-001 ←←936A ←← TAPPING SCREW,x2 436B LY41940-001A ←←936B ←← MINI SCREW,x3 437 YQ43893 ←←937 ←← GUIDE RAIL ASSY 438 LY20528-001R* LY20528-001U ← 938 LYH30422-001A ← MINI SCREW 439 YQ43893 ←←939 ←← SLIT WASHER,X2 440 YQ44246 ←←940 ←← SLIDE LEVER2 ASSY 441 LY31498-001C ← LY31498-001D 941 LY32843-001A ← LOADING PLATE ASSY 442 LY41965-001A ←←942 LY43690-001A ← SLIT WASHER 443 YQ44246 ←←943 ←← EJECT LEVER 444 LY31522-001B ←←944 LY32858-001A ← SLIT WASHER 445 YQ44246 ←←945 ←← BASE R ASSY 446 LY41929-001E* LY41929-001F ← 946 LYH40271-001A ← MINI SCREW 447 YQ43893 ←←947 ←← MINI SCREW 448 LY41945-001B ←←948 ←← MODE GEAR 449 LY41930-001A ←←949 LY43665-001A ← ROTARY ENCODER 450 QSW0876-003 ←←950 ←← MINI SCREW,X2 451 YQ43893 ←←951 ←← GEAR COVER ASSY 452 LY31524-001A ←←952 LY32860-001A ← MINI SCREW,X2 453 YQ43893 ←←953 ←← MINI SCREW 454 YQ43893-4 ←←954 ←← MAIN CAM ASSY 455 LY41948-001C ←←955 LY43676-001A ← SLIDE ARM ASSY 456 LY41941-001B ←←956 ←← CONNECT GEAR 2 457 LY41951-001B ←←957 LY43678-001A ← SUB CAM ASSY 458 LY41954-001B ← LY41954-001E 958 ←← MINI SCREW 459 LY42120-001A ←←959 ←← CONTROL ARM ASSY 460 LY41952-001A ←←960 LY43692-001A ← REEL GEAR 1 461 LY31523-001B ←←961 LY32859-001A ← DRUM BASE ASSY 462 LY31508-002A* LY31508-002B LY33372-001A 962 LY31508-002B ← SCREW,X3 463 QYSPSPU1425M ←←963 ←← CAPSTAN MOTOR 464 QAR0142-001 ←←964 ←← MINI SCREW 465 YQ43893 ←←965 ←← MAIN DECK ASSY 466 LY10210-001D* LY10210-001G ← 966 LY10367-001D* LY10367-001E SLIT WASHER 476 YQ44246 ←←976 ←← SLIT WASHER 477 - - - 977 YQ44246-6 WASHER 478 - - - 978 LY42047-005A ← SPACER 479 -* LY43987-001B ← 979 ←←

NOTE:

MARK ← is same as left. MARK - is not used. MARK * reference model was also changed.

MARK ** shows different parts number, depending on models.

Symbol

No.

Part No. Part No. Part No.

Symbol

No.

Part No. Patr No.

(No.86700)3-3

3.2 VHS-C MECHANISM ASSEMBLY

411

451

410

439A

404

452

405

414

400

408

410

409

440

439

402

414

413

412

430

429A

461

460

403

467

428

467

429

457

420

419

410

453

454

466

467

418

421

417

416

415

467

425

423

431

469B

432

471

425

423

469

433

463

436

435

459

447

446

445

444

442

443

462

438

437

449

450

448

458

459

470

469A

470

469B

426

425

423

422

471

472

473

425

424

407

427

425

423

468

465

464

401

457

456

406

406B

406A

442

457

455

445

441

434

465

450

Classification Part No. Symbol in drawing Grease KYODO-SH-JB AA Oil YTU94027 BB

3-4 (No.86700)

NOTE:The section marked in AA and BB indicate

lubrication and greasing areas.

Fig.3-2-1

3.2.1 VHS-C MECHANISM ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST

Part Name

MECHA(B) ASSY 400 YMA0033A-E YMA0042A-E YMA0034A-E YMA0036A-E YMA0040A-E MAIN DECK ASSY 401 LY20612-001B ←←←← CASSETTE GUIDE (LEFT) 402 LY31817-001A ←←←← SW LEVER (LEFT) 403 LY31815-001A ←←←← TORSION SPRING 404 LY42581-001A ←←←← SCREW 405 LY42722-001A ←←←← CASSETTE GUIDE ASSY(RIGHT) 406 - - YQ44339A-7 ←← SW.LEVER(RIGHT) 406A - - YQ32162-1-3 ←← TORSION SPRING 406B - - YQ44340-1-4 ←← SCREW 407 - - LY42819-001A ←← MOTOR BRACKET ASSY 408 LY31826-001A ←←←← WORM BRACKET 409 YQ20793 LY20951-001A YQ20793 ← LY20951-001A SCREW,X3 410 LY42722-001A ←←←← WHEEL GEAR 411 LY31925-001A ←←←← MIDDLE GEAR 412 LY42730-001A ←←←← CANCEL LEVER ASSY 413 LY42521-001A ←←←← SLIT WASHER,X2 414 LY42754-003A ←←←← CONTROL CAM 415 YQ20827-2-1 ←←←← SLIT WASHER 416 PQM30017-25 ←←←← LOADING GEAR(T)ASSY 417 LY42733-001A ←←←← SLIT WASHER 418 LY42754-003A ←←←← LOADING GEAR(S)ASSY 419 LY42732-001A ←←←← SLIT WASHER 420 LY42754-003A ←←←← COVER PLATE 421 LY42403-001A ←←←← LOADING RING ASSY 422 LY42452-001A ←←←← SCREW,X4 423 LY42728-001A ←←←← GUIDE RAIL 424 LY10239-001A ←←←← SCREW,X8 or X7 425 LY42728-001A,(X8) ←,(X7) ←,(X8) ←,(X8) ←,(X7) POLE BASE(S)ASSY 426 LY30161-001B ←←←← POLE BASE(T)ASSY 427 LY30162-002A ←←←← DRIVE LEVER ASSY 428 LY42523-001A ←←←← SLANT ARM ASSY 429 LY42545-001B LY44000-001B LY42545-001B ← LY44000-001B TORSION SPRING(S) 429A LY42547-001A LY43992-001A LY42547-001A ← LY43992-001A SLIT WASHER 430 LY42754-003A ←←←← ROLLER BASE ASSY 431 LY42739-003A ←←←← SCREW 432 LY42722-001A ←←←← LINK ARM ASSY 433 LY42494-001A ←←←← SLIT WASHER 434 PQM30017-25 ←←←← PINCH ROLLER ARM ASSY 435 LY40018-002A ←←LY40018-005A ← SLIT WASHER 436 PQM30017-25 ←←←← TAKE UP GUIDE ARM ASSY 437 LY42541-001B ←←←← SLIT WASHER 438 LY42754-003A ←←←← TENSION ARM ASSY 439 LY42571-001A ←←←← TENSION SPRING 439A LY42669-001A ←←←← SLIT WASHER 440 LY42754-003A ←←←← MOTOR BASE 441 YQ20797-1-5 ←←←← SCREW,X2 442 LY42722-001A ←←←← SCREW 443 YQ44460 ←←←← CAPSTAN MOTOR 444 QAR0212-001 QAR0212-002 QAR0212-001 QAR0212-002 ← TAPPING SCREW,X3 445 YQ44304 ←←←← SLANT POLE BASE ASSY 446 LY42731-001A ←←←← TAPPING SCREW 447 YQ44304 ←←←← TIMING BELT 448 YQ43710-2 ←←←← CENTER PULLEY UNIT 449 LY42678-001A ←←←LY42678-003A

Symbol

No.

Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No.

(No.86700)3-5

Part Name

SCREW,X2 450 LY42722-002A ←←←← SUPPLY CLUTCH ASSY 451 LY42670-001A ←←←← SLIT WASHER 452 LY42754-003A ←←←← REEL DISC 453 YQ31861-1-7 ←←←← WASHER 454 LY42755-001A ←←←← TAKE UP GEAR 455 LY31924-001A ←←←← BRAKE SUB GEAR 456 LY42738-001A ←←←← SLIT WASHER,X3 457 LY42754-003A ←←←← A/C HEAD UNIT 458 LY42544-001B LY42544-002A LY42544-001B ← LY42544-002A SCREW,X2 459 SPSN1750Z ←←←← EJECT LEVER ASSY 460 LY42517-001A ←←←← SLIT WASHER 461 LY42754-003A ←←←← LED GUIDE 462 YQ31833-1-1 ←←←← SCREW 463 LY42722-001A ←←←← DRUM SPACER 464 LY42729-001A ←←←← SCREW,X2 465 LY42722-001A ←←←← ROTARY ENCODER 466 QSW0888-001 ← QSW0888-002 ←← SCREW,X4 467 LY42722-002A ←←←← LINK LEVER 468 LY31814-001A ←←←← DRUM FINAL ASSY 469 ** ** ** ** ** CATCHER 469A YDM1003-1-5 ←←←← SCREW,X2 469B QYSPSPU1735M ←←←← SCREW,X2 470 LY42722-001A ←←←← SCREW,X2 471 SPSH1740Z ←←←← BRUSH 472 LY43542-001A ←←←← SCREW 473 LY42722-003A ←←←← CASSETTE HOUSING FINAL ASSY *155/481 LY31808-001C LY31808-002C LY31808-001C LY31808-001D LY31808-002C SCREW,X4 *156/482 LY42722-003A ←←←← BRACKET(MECHA) *161/484 LY32326-001A ←←←← SCREW,X2 *162/485 LY42722-003A ←←←← SIDE BRACKET L *164/487 LY31807-001A ←←←← SCREW *165/488 LY42722-003A ←←←←

NOTE:

MARK ← is same as left. MARK - is not used. MARK * are shown in the parts list of FINAL ASSY of service manual of each model.

MARK ** shows different parts number, depending on models.

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No.

Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No.

3-6 (No.86700)

3.3 VHS MECHANISM ASSEMBLY

112

124

127

128

138

126

110

134

Classification

Grease

Oil

118

KYODO-SH-JB

COSMO-HV56

Part No.

137

122

130

121

107

102

105

Symbol in drawing

131

18B

18A

LOADING MOTOR BOARD ASSY [5][5]

120

138

151

123

125

126

119

111

115

WR3

161

105

23B

117

23A

107

113

112

116

114

A/C HEAD BOARD ASSY [1][2]

WR2

NOTE: The section marked in AA and BB indicate lubrication and greasing areas.

WR1



Fig.3-3-1

(No.86700)3-7

3.3.1 VHS MECHANISM ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST

System VHS S-VHS

**Job No. V15D Series V16D Series V15S Series V16S Series

Part Name

MAIN DECK ASSY 1 LP21039-001N LP21039-001S LP21039-0 01R LP21039-001S GUIDE POLE CAP 3 LP40097-002D ←←← FULL ERASE HEAD 4 QAH0082-001 ←←← LOAD.GEAR BASE 15 LP30958-001B ←←← SCREW,X2 16 QYTPST2620Z ←←← LORD.GEAR(SUPPLY) ASSY 18 LP40798-001A ←←← LORD.GEAR(SUPPLY) 18A LP21040-001A ←←← LORD.ARM(SUPPLY) ASSY 18B LP40799-001A ←←← TORSION SPRING(SUPPLY) 19 LP40837-001A ←←← FIXING PLATE 20 LP40903-001A ←←← POLE BASE ASSY(SUPPLY) 21 LP40806-001D ←←← LOAD GEAR 22 LP30959-002A ←←← LORD. GEAR(TAKE UP) ASSY 23 LP40802-001B LP40802-001C LP40802-001B LP40802-001C LORD. GEAR(TAKE UP) 23A LP21041-001B LP21041-0 01C LP21041-001B LP21041-001C LORD.ARM(TAKE UP) ASSY 23B LP40803-001A ←←← TORSION SPRING(TAKE UP) 24 LP40838-001A ←←← POLE BASE ASSY(TAKE UP) 26 LP40808-001F LP40808-001E ←← ARM BASE 30 - ← LP31020-004A ← SCREW 31 - ← QYTDST2606Z TU LEVER 36 LP21055-001E ←←← TENSION SPRING 37 LP40943-001A ←←← T-UP HEAD 38 LP40859-001D ←←← LID GUIDE 39 LP30961-001C ←←← SPACER 40 LP30002-0B7A ←← PINCH ROLLER ARM ASSY 42 LP40810-001A ←←← TORSION SPRING 44 LP40840-001C LP40840-001D ←← PRESS LEVER 46 LP30963-001B ←←← SLIT WASHER 47 PQM30017-24 ←←← S-SWITCH 48 - ← LP40930-002E ← GIDE ARM ASSY 49 LP40813-001D ←←← TORSION SPRING 50 LP40841-001A ←←← SPACER 51 LP30002-090A ←← A/C HEAD 52 QAH0081-001 ←←← HEAD BASE 53 LP30965-001A ←←← COMPRESSION SPRING 55 LP40842-001A LP40842-001D LP40842-001A LP40842-001D SCREWX1 A/C HEAD *56 QYTDST2006M ←←← A/C HEAD SCREW,X2 *57 LP41036-001A ←←← SCREW,X2 A/C HEAD *58 QYTDST2606Z ←←← LOADING MOTOR 59 QAR0023-001 ←←← SCREW,X2 60 QYTPSP3003Z ←←← MOTOR BRACKET 61 LP21056-002F LP21056-002G ←← TAP SCREW 62 QYTPST2620Z ←←← WORM BEARING 63 LP40814-001B ←←← CONTROL CAM 64 LP21044-001D ←←← SLIT WASHER 65 PQM30017-24 ←←← WORM GEAR 66 LP40815-001A ←←← HELICAL GEAR 67 LP40816-001B ←←← CONNECT GEAR 68 LP40817-001A ←←←

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No.

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3-8 (No.86700)

System VHS S-VHS

**Job No. V15D Series V16D Series V15S Series V16S Series

Part Name

CONTROL PLATE 69 LP10400-001H ←←LP10400-001J TORTION SPRING 70 LP40843-001A ←←← TENSION ARM ASSY 71 LP40818-001B ←←← TENSION SPRING 72 LP40844-001C LP40844-001E LP40844-001D LP40844-001E TENSION ARM BASE 73 LP21045-001D ←←← TENSION BAND ASSY 74 LP40821-001A ←←← BAND HOLDER-1 75 LP30967-001B ←←← BAND HOLDER-2 76 LP30968-001C ←←← ADJUST PIN 77 LP40822-002B ←←← TENSION ARM LEVER 78 LP31000-005E ←←← MAIN BRAKE(TAKE UP) 79 LP21046-001C ←←← BAND BRAKE ASSY 80 LP40824-001A ←←← BRAKE LEVER 81 LP30969-002A LP30969-002B LP30969-002A LP30969-002B TENSION SPRING 82 LP30003-033B ←←← TENSION SPRING 83 LP30003-035B ←←← CAPSTAN BRAKE ASSY 84 LP40825-001B ←←← CAPSTAN MOTOR 85 QAR0204-002 ←←← SCREW,X3 CAPSTAN MOTOR 86 QYTPSG2606M QYTPSG2606Z QYTPSG2606M QYTPSG2606Z BELTCAPSTAN MOTOR 87 LP30005-010A ←←← IDLER ARM 88 LP30970-001A ←←← IDLER GEAR 1,X2 89 LP40828-004A ←←← IDLER GEAR 2,X2 90 LP40829-001B LP40829-002A LP40829-001B LP40829-002A WIRE HOLDER 91 LP31014-001A ←←← CLUTCH UNIT 93 LP40934-001B ←←← SLIT WASHER 94 PQM30017-47 ←←← DIRECT GEAR 95 LP30973-001A ←←← COMPRESS. SPRING 96 LP40939-001A ←←← CHANGE LEVER 102 LP30974-001B ←←← REEL DISK,X2 105 LP21049-001A ←←← SPACER,X2 107 LP30017-004A ←←← SIDE FRAME(L) 110 LP10401-001F LP10401-001H LP10401-001F LP10401-001H SIDE FRAME(R) 111 LP10402-001F LP10402-001K LP10402-001G LP10402-001K SCREW,X2 112 QYTDST2606Z ←←← TORSION SPRING 113 LP40917-001C LP40917-001D ←← SIDE PLATE 114 LP30976-001D LP30976-001E ←← LIMIT PLATE 115 LP30977-002D ←←← LIMIT SPRING 116 LP40846-001C ←←← DRIVE LEVER 117 LP31100-001B ←←← DRIVE ARM(L) 118 LP30978-001B ←←← DRIVE ARM(R) 119 LP30979-001H LP30979-001N LP30979-001H LP30979-001N TORSION SPRING 120 LP40847-001B ←←← CONNECT PLATE 121 LP30980-001A LP30980-001E LP30980-001B LP30980-001E SIDE HOLDER(L) 122 LP10403-001C ←←← SIDE HOLDER(R) 123 LP10404-001D LP10404-001E ←← LOCK LEVER(L) 124 LP30983-001A LP30983-001B LP30983-001A LP30983-001B LOCK LEVER(R) 125 LP30984-001A LP30984-001B LP30984-001A LP30984-001B TENSION SPRING,X2 126 LP40924-001C LP40924-001D ←← EARTH SPRING(1) 127 LP40856-001A ← LP40856-001B LP40972-001A EARTH SPRING(2) 128 LP40857-001B ←←← C.HOLDER ASSY 130 LP30981-001E LP30981-001G LP30981-001F LP30981-001G C.H STOPPER 131 LP31135-001A - LP31135-001A -

Symbol

No.

Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No.

(No.86700)3-9

System VHS S-VHS

**Job No. V15D Series V16D Series V15S Series V16S Series

Part Name

R.SAFETY LEVER 134 LP21051-002C ←←← TOP FRAME 137 LP21052-001F LP21052-001J LP21052-001H LP21052-001J SPACER 138 LP30002-0A7A - LP30002-0A7A DOOR OPENER 151 LP30985-001G ←←← TAPE GUIDE 161 - LP40993-001A - LP40993-001A E-CARD WIRE DRUM.M WR1 WJT0059-001C WJT0059-001E WJT0059-001D WJT0059-001E E-CARD WIRE AC HEAD CN2001 WR2 WJT0067-001B ←←← E-FL/RB WIRE LOADING MOTOR WR3 WJS0022-001A ←←← MEMO

NOTE:

MARK ← is same as left. MARK - is not used. MARK * shows that Symbol No. and Parts No. may sometimes be different from those in each manual. See the table below for final Symbol No. and Parts No. MARK ** is Job No. To identify a model, see the Job No. of the model.

Job No. is shown just above the service manual number at the lower right of the service manual of each model.

Symbol

No.

- PMD0035B-C PMD0040A-C

Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No.

PMD0036B-C /PMD0039A-C

PMD0037A-C /PMD0041A-C

3-10 (No.86700)

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 – 4 and 10 to ensure safe use of this product.

ENGLISH

GR-D290 GR-D270

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

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

For Accessories:

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

GETTING STARTED

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

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

PLAYBACK 25

ADVANCED FEATURES

REFERENCES

TERMS

For Customer Use:

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

Model No. Serial No.

Back cover

INSTRUCTIONS

To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. (墌 pg. 31, 33)

LYT1354-001A

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Major Features of this Camcorder

Wipe/Fader Effects

You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. (墌 pg. 41)

Fade in

Fade out

Program AE with Special Effects

For example, “SPORTS” mode allows fastmoving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion. (墌 pg. 42)

LED Light

You can brighten the subject in the dark place with the LED Light. (墌 pg. 37)

Backlight Compensation

Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight. (墌 pg. 40)

● You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available. (墌 pg. 40, Spot Exposure Control)

Data Battery

You can check the battery status by simply pressing the DATA button. (墌 pg. 14)

BATTERY CONDITION

100%

50%

MAX TIME

LCD

FINDER

min

Live Slow

You can record and play back precious or hard-to-see moments at a slow speed. The sound is recorded and played back in real time. (墌 pg. 37)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

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

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

CAUTIONS:

● 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.

● This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.

Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate.

Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025.

Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

● Dispose of used battery promptly.

● Keep away from children.

● Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in

fire.

EN 3

NOTES:

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

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

This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance:

<http://www.eiae.org>

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

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

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

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

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

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

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

CAUTION!

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

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

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

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

CAUTION!

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

GETTING STARTED 6

Index................................................................. 6

Provided Accessories ..................................... 11

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

Operation Mode.............................................. 14

Language Settings..........................................15

Date/Time Settings ......................................... 15

Grip Adjustment.............................................. 15

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

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display........... 16

Tripod Mounting.............................................. 16

Loading/Unloading A Cassette....................... 16

Loading/Unloading A Memory Card................ 17

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 18

VIDEO RECORDING ...........................................18

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

Tape Remaining Time ................................ 18

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................... 18

Zooming...................................................... 19

Journalistic Shooting .................................. 19

Time Code .................................................. 19

Quick Review.............................................. 20

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...... 20

VIDEO PLAYBACK ............................................. 20

Normal Playback............................................. 20

Still Playback ..............................................20

Shuttle Search............................................ 21

Blank Search .............................................. 21

Connections To A TV Or VCR........................ 22

Playback Using The Remote Control (GR-D290

only)............................................................ 23

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 25

D.S.C. RECORDING............................................25

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot).................. 25

Interval Shooting......................................... 25

D.S.C. PLAYBACK .............................................. 26

Normal Playback Of Images........................... 26

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

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

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

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

Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A

Memory Card.............................................. 28

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

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

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

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

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

CONTENTS

ADVANCED FEATURES 31

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

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

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

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

FEATURES FOR RECORDING............................... 37

LED Light........................................................37

Live Slow ........................................................ 37

5-Second Recording....................................... 37

Night-Alive ...................................................... 38

Snapshot (For Video Recording).................... 38

Manual Focus ................................................. 38

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

Iris Lock .......................................................... 39

Backlight Compensation................................. 40

Spot Exposure Control.................................... 40

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

Manual White Balance Adjustment................. 41

Wipe Or Fader Effects .................................... 41

Program AE With Special Effects ................... 42

EDITING............................................................ 43

Dubbing To A VCR ......................................... 43

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With

A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing).............. 44

Connection To A Personal Computer............. 45

Audio Dubbing (GR-D290 only)...................... 46

Insert Editing (GR-D290 only)......................... 46

REFERENCES 47

TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................... 47

USER MAINTENANCE.........................................51

CAUTIONS ........................................................ 52

SPECIFICATIONS................................................ 55

TERMS Back cover

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Index

GETTING STARTED

1WB C

d e

D E

8 P

hfi

KM NT

aZb

Controls

A Stop Button [8] (墌 pg. 20)

Index Button [INDEX] (墌 pg. 27) Backlight Compensation Button [BACK LIGHT] (墌 pg. 40)

B Play/Pause Button [4/9] (墌 pg. 20)

Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] (墌 pg. 38)

C Rewind Button [

Menu select Button [–] (墌 pg. 15) Quick Review Button [ ] (墌 pg. 20)

D Fast-Forward Button [

Menu select Button [+] (墌 pg. 15) Night Button [NIGHT] (墌 pg. 38)

E Menu Button [MENU] (墌 pg. 31)

Data Battery Button [DATA] (墌 pg. 14)

F VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (墌 pg. 14) G LED Light Button [LIGHT] (墌 pg. 37) H Diopter Adjustment Control (墌 pg. 16) I Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]

(墌 pg. 25, 38) Live Slow Button [SLOW] (墌 pg. 31, 37)

J Power Zoom Lever [T/W] (墌 pg. 19)

Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –] (墌 pg. 20)

K Battery Release Button [PUSH BATT.]

(墌 pg. 13)

L Recording Start/Stop Button (墌 pg. 18) M Power Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] (墌 pg. 14) N Lock Button (墌 pg. 14) O Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]

(墌 pg. 16)

] (墌 pg. 20)

Connectors

The connectors are located beneath the covers.

P USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector

(墌 pg. 45)

Q Audio/Video Output Connector [AV]

(墌 pg. 22, 43)

R DC Input Connector [DC] (墌 pg. 13) S Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.Link*)

(墌 pg. 44, 45)

* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry

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

Indicators

T POWER/CHARGE Lamp (墌 pg. 13, 18)

GETTING STARTED

EN 7

Other Parts

U Monitor Latch (墌 pg. 18) V LCD Monitor (墌 pg. 18, 19) W Viewfinder (墌 pg. 16) X Card Cover [MEMORY CARD] (墌 pg. 17) Y Battery Pack Mount (墌 pg. 13) Z Shoulder Strap Eyelet (墌 pg. 11) a Speaker (墌 pg. 20) b Grip Strap (墌 pg. 15) c Lens d LED Light (墌 pg. 37)

(When using an optional conversion lens, it

may cover this area and block the light.)

e Remote Sensor (GR-D290 only) (墌 pg. 23) f Camera Sensor

(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.)

g Stereo Microphone (墌 pg. 46) h Stud Hole (墌 pg. 16) i Tripod Mounting Socket (墌 pg. 16) j Cassette Holder Cover (墌 pg. 16)

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GETTING STARTED

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

During Video Recording Only

356

1h40m

REC

7 8 9

SOUND12BIT

15:55

a Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator

(墌 pg. 41)

B Tape Running Indicator (墌 pg. 18)

(Rotates while tape is running.)

C Selected Wide Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 33) D : Live Slow Indicator (墌 pg. 37)

: Snapshot Indicator (墌 pg. 38)

E Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (墌 pg. 32) F Tape Remaining Time (墌 pg. 18) G REC: (Appears during recording.) (墌 pg. 18)

PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby mode.) (墌 pg. 18)

H Insert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode

(墌 pg. 46)

I 5S/Anim.: Displays the 5-Second Recording

mode or Animation recording mode. (墌 pg. 33)

J Wind Cut Indicator (墌 pg. 33) K Time Code (墌 pg. 34, 36) L Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) (墌 pg. 32) M SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator

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

During D.S.C. Recording Only

634 5

1024

INTERVAL

a Image Size: 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640

(640x480) (墌 pg. 34)

B Interval Shooting Icon (墌 pg. 25) C Shooting Icon (墌 pg. 25)

(Appears and blinks during shooting.)

D Card Icon (墌 pg. 25)

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

not loaded.

: Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is

reading the data in the memory card.

E Picture Quality: (FINE) and

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

F Remaining Number Of Shots (墌 pg. 25)

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

G Clock Icon (墌 pg. 25)

During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording

2 3

4 5 6

a Operation Mode (墌 pg. 14)

B : Night-Alive Indicator (墌 pg. 38)

: Gain Up Mode (墌 pg. 32)

C LED Light Indicator (墌 pg. 37) D White Balance Indicator (墌 pg. 41) E : Spot Exposure Control Indicator

(墌 pg. 40)

: Backlight Compensation Indicator (墌 pg. 40) ±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (墌 pg. 39)

F Selected Program AE With Special Effects

Indicator (墌 pg. 42)

G Iris Lock Indicator (墌 pg. 39)

BRIGHT

:10000A

50m

H Approximate Zoom Ratio (墌 pg. 19) I Zoom Indicator (墌 pg. 19) J O: (Appears when taking Snapshot.)

(墌 pg. 25, 38)

SLOW

: (Appears when using Live Slow.)

(墌 pg. 37)

K Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/

Viewfinder) (墌 pg. 16)

L Battery Remaining Power Indicator

(墌 pg. 49)

M Date/Time (墌 pg. 15) N Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator

(墌 pg. 38)

During Video Playback

BIT

1L2

2 0 :/2M

BLANK SEARCH

PUSH "STOP" BUTTON

TO CANCEL

a Sound Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 35)

B Blank Search Indicator (墌 pg. 21) C : Live Slow Indicator (墌 pg. 37)

: Snapshot Indicator (墌 pg. 35, 38)

D Tape Speed (墌 pg. 32) E 4: Playback

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search

: Rewind/Shuttle Search

9: Pause 9 U: Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/

Slow-Motion Y 9: Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/ Slow-Motion D: Audio Dubbing 9D: Audio Dubbing Pause (Appear while a tape is running.)

F Sound Input For Audio Dubbing (墌 pg. 46)

(GR-D290 only)

G Battery Remaining Power Indicator

(墌 pg. 49)

H Date/Time (墌 pg. 34, 36)

O1V01

MIC

50m

0 '0

GETTING STARTED

I VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator (墌 pg. 20)

BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewfinder) (墌 pg. 16)

J Time Code (墌 pg. 34, 36)

During D.S.C. Playback

BR IGHT

a Operation Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 27)

B Folder/File Number (墌 pg. 27) C Battery Remaining Power Indicator

(墌 pg. 49)

D Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/

Viewfinder) (墌 pg. 16)

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GETTING STARTED

Before Using This Camcorder

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

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

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

Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.

Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only.

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

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

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

We recommend cleaning your video heads before use.

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

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

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

Use SP (Standard) mode for important video recordings.

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

It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes.

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

Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 52 – 54.

● Microsoft trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

● Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

● QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

and Windows® are either registered

Provided Accessories

GETTING STARTED

NOTES:

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

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

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How To Attach The Lens Cap

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

NOTE:

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

a AC Adapter AP-V16U or AP-V14U b Battery Pack BN-VF707U c Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA

plug)

d USB Cable e Core Filter (for USB cable, 墌 pg. 12 for

attachment)

f CD-ROM g Remote Control Unit RM-V720U (GR-D290

only)

h Lithium Battery CR2025* (for remote control

unit) (GR-D290 only)

i Memory Card 8 MB (Already inserted in the

camcorder) (GR-D290 only)

j Shoulder Strap (see the right column for

attachment)

k Lens Cap (see the right column for

attachment)

* A lithium battery is pre-installed in the Remote

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

Place here during

shooting.

How To Attach The Shoulder Strap

Follow the illustration.

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

guide and the buckle.

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

3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet.

Buckle

Strap guide

Eyelet

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GETTING STARTED

How To Attach The Core Filter

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

1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the

core filter.

Stopper

2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving

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

3 cm (1-3/16")

Core filter

Wind once.

3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut.

NOTES:

● Take care not to damage the cable.

● When connecting a cable, attach the end with the

core filter to the camcorder.

Power

This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.

Charging The Battery Pack

Power switch

M A

OFF

PLAY

POWER/ CHARGE

Open the cover.

AC Adapter

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

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

3 Slide down the battery pack until it locks in

place b.

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

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

6 When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out,

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

POWER/CHARGE lamp

Battery pack mount

PUSH BATT.

Battery pack

Arrow

mark

To DC connector

To AC outl et

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To detach the battery pack

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

Battery pack Charging time

BN-VF707U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

BN-VF714U Approx. 2 hr. 40 min.

BN-VF733U Approx. 5 hr. 40 min.

* Provided

NOTES:

● It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are used in this camcorder. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.

● If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first.

● During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.

● Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used.

● When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the POWER/ CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then try charging again.

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

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

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

● After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record-Standby mode with the cassette inserted, the camcorder will automatically turn off its power supplied from the AC adapter. In this case, the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder.

Using The Battery Pack

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

Maximum continuous recording time

Battery pack

BN-VF707U* 1 hr. 5 min. 1 hr. 25 min.

BN-VF714U 2 hr. 20 min. 3 hr.

BN-VF733U 5hr.25min. 7hr.5min.

* Provided

LCD monitor

Viewfinder on

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GETTING STARTED

NOTES:

● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions:

• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged

repeatedly.

• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.

• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

• The LED Light is used.

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

TTENTION:

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

Data Battery System

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

1) Make sure the battery is attached and the

Power Switch is set to “OFF”.

2) Open the LCD monitor fully.

3) Press DATA, and the battery status screen

appears.

● It can be displayed on the viewfinder when the LCD monitor is closed.

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

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

Using AC Power

Perform step 4 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.

NOTE:

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

About Batteries

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion. WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire.

To resume the original function of the accurate battery power indication

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

Operation Mode

To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

MENU/DATA

VIDEO/MEMORY

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

Power Switch Position

A (Full Auto Recording):

Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording. The “A” indicator appears on the display.

M (Manual Recording):

Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. (墌 pg. 31) If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto Recording, try this mode.

OFF: Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

PLAY:

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

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

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

Power Switch

Lock Button

POWER/ CHARGE

POWER/ CHARGE lamp

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position

VIDEO:

Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “ / ” (墌 pg. 35), still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card.

MEMORY:

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

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

Power-Linked Operation

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

INFORMATION:

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

Language Settings

The language on the display can be changed. (墌 pg. 31, 34, 36)

1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌 pg. 18) 3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 4 Press + or – to select

“n”, and press MENU. The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears.

5 Press + or – to select

“LANGUAGE”, and press MENU.

6 Press + or – to select

the desired language, and press MENU.

7 Press + or – to select

“BRETURN”, and press MENU twice. The Menu Screen closes.

LANGUAGE

NRETUR

LA DASERA CM I YP

BRIGHT

NCREON S E

LC – T/D AU

–/TI DA E

MET

– CO TI E

DEM

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

–

DEC OK CL C 02

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LA DASERA CM I YP

–

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL

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Date/Time Settings

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback. (墌 pg. 31, 36)

1 Perform steps 1 – 4 in “Language Settings”

on the left column.

2 Press + or – to select “CLOCK ADJ.”, and

press MENU. The parameter for “Month” is highlighted.

3 Press + or – to input

the month, and press MENU. Repeat to input the day, year, hour and minute.

4 Press + or – to select

“BRETURN”, and press MENU twice. The Menu Screen closes.

ASERA CM

KCL C

Grip Adjustment

1 Adjust the velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand

through the loop and grasp the grip.

3 Adjust your thumb and

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

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PAUSE

GETTING STARTED

Viewfinder Adjustment

1 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and

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

3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Example:

Diopter Adjustment Control

CAUTION:

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

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display

1 Set the Power Switch

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

–

2 Open the LCD monitor

fully. (墌 pg. 18)

● To adjust the brightness of

the viewfinder, pull out the viewfinder fully and set “PRIORITY” to “FINDER” (墌 pg. 31, 34).

3 Press MENU. The

Menu Screen appears.

BRIGHT

4 Press + or – to select “n”, and press MENU.

The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears.

5 Press + or – to select “BRIGHT”, and press

MENU. The Menu Screen closes and the

brightness control indicator appears.

6 Press + or – until the appropriate brightness

is reached.

7 Press MENU to clear the brightness control

indicator from the display.

Tripod Mounting

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

● Some tripods are not equipped with studs.

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

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

Cassette holder

PUSH HERE

OPEN/EJECT

Make sure the window side is facing out.

1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction

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

● Do not touch internal components.

2 Inser t or remove a tape and press “PUSH

HERE” to close the cassette holder.

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

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

Cassette holder cover

Erase protection tab

● When the battery pack’s charge is low, you may

not be able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use AC power before continuing.

3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it

locks into place.

To protect valuable recordings

Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the tape from being recorded over. To record on this tape, slide the tab back to “REC” before loading it.

NOTES:

● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off then on again.

● If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again.

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

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EN 17

Loading/Unloading A Memory Card

The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase. (GR-D290 only)

Card Cover (MEMORY CARD)

Label

Memory card

Write/erase protection tab

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

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

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

4 Close the card cover.

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

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

NOTES:

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

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

TTENTION:

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

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VIDEO RECORDING

Basic Recording

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:

● Po wer ( 墌 pg. 13)

● Loading A Cassette (墌 pg. 16)

VIDEO/MEMORY

Power Zoom Lever

Power Switch

Lock Button

POWER/CHARGE Lamp

Recording Start/Stop Button

1 Remove the lens cap. (墌 pg. 11) 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

● The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed.

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

5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/

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

6 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/

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

Approximate recording time

Tape

30 min. 30 min. 45 min.

60 min. 60 min. 90 min.

80 min. 80 min. 120 min.

NOTES:

● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.

Recording mode

SP LP

● When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle Of A Tape” (墌 pg. 20).

● To turn the beep sounds off, 墌 pg. 31, 33.

Tape Remainin g Time

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

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

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder

While using the LCD monitor:

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

While using the viewfinder:

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

180˚

90˚

NOTES:

● The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened, you can select which one to use. Set “PRIORITY” to the desired mode in SYSTEM Menu. (墌 pg. 31, 34)

● Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. However, this is not a malfunction. (墌 pg. 48)

Zooming

)

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

Zoom In

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.

Zoom Out

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

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

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

1xW

10xW

20xW

40xW

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

10xW

NOTES:

● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in RecordStandby, lock the focus by using the manual focus (墌 pg. 38), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

● Zooming is possible to a maximum of 800X, or it can be switched to 25X magnification using the optical zoom. (墌 pg. 32)

● Zoom magnification of over 25X is done through Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom.

● During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer.

● Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.

Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to

●

the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE MACRO” in MANUAL Menu on page 33.

● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first. If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when “TELE MACRO” is set to “ON”. (墌 pg. 33)

Digital zoom zone

25X (optical) zoom zone

Approximate zoom ratio

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Journalistic Shooting

In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward).

Time Code

During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback.

Display

Minutes Seconds Frames*

12:34:24

* Frames are not displayed during recording.

If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code continues from the last time code number. If during recording a blank por tion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform Recording From The Middle Of A Tape (墌 pg. 20) in the following cases;

● When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape.

● When power shuts off during shooting.

● When a tape is removed and re-inserted during

shooting.

● When shooting using a partially recorded tape.

● When shooting on a blank portion located partway

through the tape.

● When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.

(30 frames = 1 second

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VOL.+/

NOTES:

● The time code cannot be reset.

● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time

code indication does not move smoothly.

● The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (墌 pg. 34)

Quick Review

Enables to check the end of the last recording.

1) Press during the Recording-Standby

mode.

2) Tape is rewound for about several seconds

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

● Distor tion may occur at start of playback. This is normal.

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search

(墌 pg. 21) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode. (See the right column.)

2) Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start recording.

VIDEO PLAYBACK

Normal Playback

4/9

Speaker

VIDEO/MEMORY

1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 To start playback, press 4/9. 5 To stop playback, press 8.

● During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5 to fast-forward the tape.

To control the speaker volume Slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL. +/–) towards “+” to turn up the volume, or towards “–” to turn

down the volume.

NOTES:

● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV. (墌 pg. 22)

● If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”, then to “PLAY”.

● When a cable is connected to the S/AV connector, the sound is not heard from the speaker.

Still Playback

Pauses during video playback.

1) Press 4/9 during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9

again.

● If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically engaged.

–

Lock Button

Power Switch

Shuttle Search

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

1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, or 3 for reverse search.

2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.

● During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release the button, normal playback resumes.

● A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.

TTENTION:

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

Blank Search

Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption. (墌 pg. 19)

1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 5 Press MENU to select “t”. The VIDEO

Menu appears.

6 Press + or – to select “BLANK SRCH”, and

press MENU. The Sub Menu appears.

7 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press

MENU.

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

● To cancel Blank Search, press 8.

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NOTES:

● Before starting Blank Search, if the current position is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in the reverse direction. If the current position is at a recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the forward direction.

● If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically.

● A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected.

● The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion.

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VIDEO PLAYBACK

Connections To A TV Or VCR

To AV

connector

213

VCR

Open the cover.

Audio/Video cable (provided)

A Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/

VCR has only A/V input connectors.)

B Red to AUDIO R IN* C White to AUDIO L IN*

* Not required for watching still images only.

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

shown in the illustration.

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

3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input,

referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

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

the TV to its VIDEO mode.

6 Start playback on the camcorder. (墌 pg. 20)

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

● Date/Time

Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”. (墌 pg. 31, 36) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control (provided with date indication.

● Time Code

Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”. (墌 pg. 31, 36)

● Indications other than date/time and time code

Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”. (墌 pg. 31, 36)

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack. (墌 pg. 14)

● To monitor the picture and sound from the

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

GR-D290 only) to turn on/off the

Playback Using The Remote Control (GR-D290 only)

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. (墌 pg. 24)

Installing The Battery

The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025).

1 Pull out the battery

holder by pushing the lock tab.

2 Inser t the battery in the

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

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

Beam Effective Area (indoor use)

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

NOTE:

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

Buttons And Functions

Lock tab

Remote sensor

VIDEO PLAYBACK

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

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B PAUSE Button

● Pauses the tape (墌 pg. 24)

Up Button (墌 pg. 24)

C SLOW Rewind Button (墌 pg. 24) D REW Button

● Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape (墌 pg. 21)

● Displays previous file in a memory card (墌 pg. 26)

Left Button (墌 pg. 24)

E INSERT Button (墌 pg. 46) F SHIFT Button (墌 pg. 24) G DISPLAY Button (墌 pg. 22, 43) H SLOW Forward Button (墌 pg. 24) I PLAY Button

● Starts Playback of a tape (墌 pg. 20)

● Starts Auto Playback of images in a memory card (墌 pg. 27)

J FF Button

● Forward/Forward Shuttle Search on a tape (墌 pg. 21)

● Displays next file in a memory card (墌 pg. 26)

Right Button (墌 pg. 24)

K A. DUB Button (墌 pg. 46) L STOP Button

● Stops the tape (墌 pg. 20)

● Stops Auto Playback (墌 pg. 27)

Down Button (墌 pg. 24)

M EFFECT Button (墌 pg. 24) N EFFECT ON/OFF Button (墌 pg. 24)

The following buttons are available when the camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”.

o Zoom (T/W) Buttons

Zoom in/out (墌 pg. 19, 24) (Also available with the Power Switch set to “PLAY”)

p START/STOP Button

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

q S.SHOT Button

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

A Infrared beam transmitting window

● Transmits the beam signal.

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VIDEO PLAYBACK

Zoom (T/W)

SLOW (YI)

PLAY

(Left)

SHIFT

PAUSE or

(Up)

SLOW (IU)

(Right)

STOP or

(Down)

Slow-Motion Playback

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

● After approx. 10 minutes, normal playback resumes.

● To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAU SE (9).

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

NOTES:

● You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.

● During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.

● After SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed and held, the still image may be displayed for a few seconds, followed by a blue screen for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction.

● During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable, especially with steady images. This is not a malfunction.

Frame-By-Frame Playback

During normal or still playback, press SLOW (IU) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed, the frame is played back.

Playback Zoom

Magnifies the recorded image up to 32X at any time during video playback and D.S.C. playback.

1) Press PLAY (U) to start video

playback. Or perform normal playback of images.

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

● To zoom out, press the Zoom

Button (W).

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

● To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification returns to normal. Or, press STOP (8) and then press PLAY (U) during video playback.

NOTES:

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

● Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer.

Playback Special Effects

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

CLASSIC FILM: Gives recorded scenes a

strobe effect.

MONOTONE: Like classic black and white

films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode (墌 pg. 33, “WIDE MODE”), it enhances the “classic film” effect.

SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish

tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode (墌 pg. 33, “WIDE MODE”) for a classic look.

STROBE: Your recording looks like a

series of consecutive snapshots.

1) To star t

playback, press PLAY (U).

2) Press

EFFECT. The

PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears.

3) Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the

highlight bar to the desired effect.

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

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

● To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2 above.

EFFECT ON/OFF

EFFECT

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)

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

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:

● Power ( 墌 pg. 13)

● Loading a Memory Card (墌 pg. 17)

VIDEO/

MEMORY

1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌 pg. 18) 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“MEMORY”.

4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

● To change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality, 墌 pg. 31, 34.

5 Press SNAPSHOT. The “O” indication

appears while the snapshot is being taken.

● Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame.

● To delete unwanted still images, refer to “Deleting Files” (墌 pg. 29).

● When you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set “BEEP” to “OFF”. (墌 pg. 31, 33)

NOTE:

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

SNAPSHOT

Power Switch

Lock Button

D.S.C. RECORDING

Approximate Number of Storable Images

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

Image Size/Picture

Quality

640 x 480/FINE 47 95 205 425

640 x 480/STANDARD 160 295 625 1285

1024 x 768/FINE 21 47 95 200

1024 x 768/STANDARD 65 145 310 640

Image Size/Picture

Quality

640 x 480/FINE 55 105 215

640 x 480/STANDARD 190 320 645

1024 x 768/FINE 25 50 100

1024 x 768/STANDARD 75 160 320

* Optional ** Provided (GR-D290 only)

SD Memory Card

8MB* 16MB*32MB*64MB*

MultiMediaCard

8MB** 16MB* 32MB*

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Interval Shooting

During Interval Shooting mode, the camcorder continues to take snapshots automatically with an interval of your desired setting.

1 Set “INT.SHOT” to “ON”. (墌 pg. 31, 35)

● “INTERVAL” and “ ” appear.

2 Set “INT.TIME” to the desired shooting

interval. (墌 pg. 31, 35)

3 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Press SNAPSHOT.

● First shot is taken after 2 seconds.

● The “O” indicator appears while the snapshot

is being taken.

● The clock icon “ ” turns while waiting for the next shot is being taken.

● The next shot is being taken automatically when the shooting interval set in step 2 has passed.

5 Press SNAPSHOT to stop Interval Shooting.

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To cancel Interval Shooting mode

Set “INT.SHOT” to “OFF” in step 1.

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (墌 pg. 13, 14)

● To distinguish between still images taken in

Interval Shooting mode and other still images, it is recommended that you reset the file names before shooting. (墌 pg. 28)

● Inter val Shooting will stop if the battery runs out of

power or the Memory Card becomes full.

● The function “Animation” in the provided software

“Digital Photo Navigator” can be used to create movie files from the captured still images (Windows Macintosh, it is recommended that you use the function “Creating a Slideshow From Still Images” in the commercial software “QuickTime Pro”.

only). To create movie files with the

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Normal Playback Of Images

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

–

4/9

1 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“MEMORY”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

● A stored image is displayed.

4 Press – to display the previous file. Press + to

display the next file.

NOTE:

Images shot and stored on the card with another device with resolutions other than “640 x 480” and “1024 x 768” will be displayed as thumbnails only. These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC.

Playback Zoom (GR-D290 only)

Available only with the remote control. (墌 pg. 24)

Lock Button

Power Switch

VIDEO/MEMORY

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

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Auto Playback Of Images

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

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images” (墌 pg. 26).

2 Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback.

● If you press – during Auto Playback, files are

displayed in descending order.

● If you press + during Auto Playback, files are

displayed in ascending order.

3 To end Auto Playback, press 8.

Index Playback Of Files

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

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images” (墌 pg. 26).

2 Press INDEX. The

Index Screen appears.

3 Press + or – to move

the frame to the desired file.

● Press – to display the previous page. Press + to display the next page.

4 Press MENU. The

selected file is displayed.

Selected file

8 9

Index number

Removing On-Screen Display

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images” (墌 pg. 26).

2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press + or – to select “DISPLAY”, and press

MENU. The Sub Menu appears.

4 Press + or – to select “OFF”, and press

MENU. The operation mode indicator, folder/file

number and battery remaining power indicator disappear.

● To display the indicators again, select “ON”.

Operation mode indicator

Folder/file number

100-0013

DISPLAYM E NU

50m

Battery remaining power indicator

OFF

RETURN

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.

Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card

Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card.

1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16) 2 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17) 3 Set “SNAP/SLOW” to the desired mode.

(except “SLOW”, 墌 pg. 31, 32)

4 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 5 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

6 Set “ COPY” to “ON”.

(墌 pg. 31, 35)

7 Press 4/9 to start playback. 8 At the point you want to dub, press 4/9

again to engage Still Playback.

9 To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.

● The “ ” indication appears during dubbing.

NOTES:

● To use Playback Special effects with a video

image you wish to dub, perform up to step 9 using the remote control (provided with GR-D290 only). (墌 pg. 24)

● Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.

Resetting The File Name

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

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images” (墌 pg. 26).

2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press + or – to select “NO. RESET”, and

press MENU. The NO. RESET screen appears.

4 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press

MENU. The new folder (such as “101JVCGR”)

will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVC00001.

NOTE:

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

Protecting Files

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files.

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images” (墌 pg. 26).

2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press + or – to select “PROTECT”, and press

MENU. The Sub Menu appears. To protect the currently displayed file

4 Press + or – to select

“CURRENT”, and press MENU. The PROTECT screen appears.

5 Slide the Power Zoom

Lever towards “T” or “W” to select the desired file.

6 Press + or – to select

“EXECUTE”, and press MENU.

● To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.

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

To protect all files stored in the memory card

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

MENU. The PROTECT screen appears.

5 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press

MENU.

● To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.

NOTES:

● If the “ ” mark appears, the currently displayed file is protected.

● When the memory card is initialized or corrupted, even protected files are deleted. If you do not want to lose important files, transfer them to a PC and save them.

CUR

PROTECTM E NURENT

PROT.ALL CANC.ALL

RETURN

ROT ECTP

PROTECTED

RETURN

To Remove Protection

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

To remove protection from the currently displayed file

4 Press + or – to select “CURRENT”, and press

MENU. The PROTECT screen appears.

5 Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T” or

“W” to select the desired file.

6 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press

MENU.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

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

remove protection.

To remove protection from all files stored in the memory card

4 Press + or – to select “CANC.ALL”, and press

MENU. The PROTECT screen appears.

5 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press

MENU.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

Deleting Files

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

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images” (墌 pg. 26).

2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press + or – to select “DELETE”, and press

MENU. The Sub Menu appears. To delete the currently displayed file

4 Press + or – to select

“CURRENT”, and press MENU. The DELETE screen appears.

5 Slide the Power Zoom

Lever towards “T” or “W” to select the desired file.

6 Press + or – to select

“EXECUTE”, and press MENU.

● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

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

NOTE:

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

DELE TE M E NURENT

CUR

ALL

RETURN

ELETED

DELE TE?

EXECUTE

RETURN

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.

To delete all files stored in the memory card

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4 Press + or – to select “ALL”, and press

MENU. The DELETE screen appears.

5 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press

MENU.

● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

NOTES:

● Protected files (墌 pg. 28) cannot be deleted. To delete them, remove protection first.

● Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored. Check files before deleting.

CAUTION:

Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If the memory card becomes corrupted, initialize it. (墌 pg. 30)

Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)

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

NOTES:

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

● To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them to a memory card. (墌 pg. 28)

To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images” (墌 pg. 26).

2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press + or – to select

“DPOF”, and press MENU. The Sub Menu appears.

4 Press + or – to select

“ALL 1”, and press MENU. The DPOF screen appears.

CUR

DPOF M E NURENT

ALL 1 RESET

RETURN

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5 Press + or – to select

“EXECUTE”, and press

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.

DPOF

MENU. The normal playback screen appears.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

ALL1 ?

EXECUTE RETURN

To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints

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

Images (One Print For Each)”.

2 Press + or – to select

“CURRENT”, and press

DPOF

MENU. The DPOF screen appears.

3 Slide the Power Zoom

Lever towards “T” or “W” to

SHEETS

RETURN

select the desired file.

4 Press + or – to select the number indication

(00), and press MENU.

5 Select the number of

prints by pressing + to

DPOF

increase the number, or – to decrease the number, and press MENU.

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

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

● To correct the number of prints, select the image

again and change the number.

6 Press + or – to select

“RETURN”, and press

SHEETS

DPOF

MENU. The “SAVE?” appears.

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

SAVE?

EXECUTE

CANCEL

7 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE” to save the

setting you have just made, and press MENU.

● To cancel selection, select “CANCEL”.

To Reset The Number Of Prints

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

Images (One Print For Each)”.

2 Press + or – to select “RESET”, and press

MENU. The DPOF screen appears.

3 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press

MENU. The normal playback screen appears.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

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

images.

CAUTION:

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

Initializing A Memory Card

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

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“MEMORY”.

2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 4 Press + or – to select

“FORMAT”, and press MENU. The FORMAT screen appears.

5 Press + or – to select

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

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

● To cancel initialization, select “RETURN”.

CAUTION:

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

ORMATF

ERASE AL L

EXECUTE RETURN

DATA ?EX IS TI NG

Changing The Menu Settings

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. (墌 pg.32–36)

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

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

“MEMORY”.

● Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

For Video Playback Menus:

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

● Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

● For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to “D.S.C. PLAYBACK” (墌 pg. 26).

2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌 pg. 18) 3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 4 Press + or – to select the desired function,

and press MENU. The selected function menu appears.

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

DIPE WA

R/F

F OF

– FA R ET

HIDE

– FA R

LADE

.WDE – FA R

C WI –

RNPE

W I –

NDE

IDP S WI

E–

ORPE D WI –

S WI

– LL

S WI –RETH

UTPE

5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the

selected function.

–

Lock Button

Power Switch

VIDEO/MEMORY

Screen for Video Playback Menu

RE WO

DMSO N EO

NRET UR

ID O V E

–STRE EO

OFONR–AT I NA R F

E C–MO D RE

OFCO Y P

F–

RCA KS BL N H

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

Menus without Sub Menus

v WIPE/FADER (墌 pg. 41) r PROGRAM AE (墌 pg. 42) p EXPOSURE (墌 pg. 39) u W. BALANCE (墌 pg. 40)

1) Press + or – to select

the desired parameter.

● Example: r PROGRAM

AE Menu

2) Press MENU. Selection is complete. The Menu Screen returns.

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

3) Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.

Selected menu icon blinks.

TWILIGHT

SEPIA

MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM STROBE

Menus with Sub Menus

m CAMERA (墌 pg. 32) q MANUAL

(墌 pg. 32)

s SYSTEM (墌 pg. 33) n

CAMERA DISPLAY

(墌pg. 34)

o DSC (墌 pg. 34) t VIDEO (墌 pg. 35) n VIDEO DISPLAY

(墌 pg. 36)

1) Press + or – to select

the desired function, and press MENU. The Sub Menu appears.

● Example: m CAMERA Menu

2) Press + or – to select

the desired parameter.

3) Press MENU.

Selection is complete.

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

4) Press MENU. The

Menu Screen returns.

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

5) Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.

Selected menu icon blinks.

Selected function

MODRE

NRETUR

MODRE

SNAP/SLOW

NRETUR

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Selected

parameter

E RA ROG PM

OR S SP T O W SN

OT I SP L GHT

ME A CA R

–

12ODU–D M SO N E TIB 25

– ZO M

FU– SNAP/SLOW LL AG

– UP GA N

Sub Menu

ME A CA R

–

ME A CA R

–

12ODU–D M SO N E TIB 25

– ZO M

FU– LL AG

– UP GA N

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MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

Recording Menus

CAMERA

The “m CAMERA” settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both “A” and “M”. However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “M”.

[ ] = Factory-preset

REC MODE

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

times the recording time.

NOTES:

● Audio Dubbing (墌 pg. 46) and Insert Editing (墌 pg. 46) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode.

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

● It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.

● During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.

SOUND MODE

[12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo

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

ZOOM

25X: When set to “25X” while using digital zoom,

the zoom magnification will reset to 25X since digital zoom will be disengaged. [100X]*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 25X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 100X digital magnification. 800X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 25X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 800X digital magnification.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

is set to “VIDEO”.

SNAP/SLOW

[FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame NEGA: Nega mode PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame SLOW: Live Slow mode

[FULL] PIN-UP FRAMENEGA

For details on the procedure, refer to “Live Slow” (墌 pg. 37) and “Snapshot (For Video Recording)” (墌 pg. 38).

GAIN UP

OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no

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

MANUAL

The “q MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “M”.

[ ] = Factory-preset

DIS

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

caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.

NOTES:

● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting condition.

● The “ ” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used.

● Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.

[OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording. 5S: Enables 5-Second Recording. (墌 pg. 37) Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only.

By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though it is moving.

TELE MACRO

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

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

NOTE:

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

WIDE MODE

[OFF]: Records with no change in the screen

ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio. CINEMA* : Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. The indicator appears. During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letter boxed 16:9 movie. SQUEEZE* : For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion. The

indicator appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/ LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

is set to “VIDEO”.

WIND CUT

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

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

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

SYSTEM

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

[ ] = Factory-preset

BEEP

OFF: Even though not heard while shooting,

shutter sound is recorded on the tape. BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of recording. It also activates the shutter sound effect. (墌 pg. 25, 38) [MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter sound effect. (墌 pg. 25, 38)

REMOTE

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

For GR-D270 owners: It is recommended that this function be set to “OFF” to prevent improper operation.

DEMO MODE

OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take

place. [ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. Demonstration starts in the following cases:

● When the Menu Screen is closed after “DEMO MODE” is turned “ON”.

● With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”.

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

NOTES:

● If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.

● “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.

● If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be available. After viewing demo, set to “OFF”.

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[LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD

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

EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factorypreset. [RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset.

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

PRIORITY

CAM RESET

CAMERA DISPLAY

● The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are

effective even when the Power Switch is set to “A”. However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “M”.

● The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings except

“BRIGHT” are effective only for shooting.

[ ] = Factory-preset

BRIGHT

墌 pg. 16, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”

ON SCREEN

LCD: Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the

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

DATE/TIME

OFF: The date/time does not appear. [AUTO]: Displays the date/time for approx. 5

seconds when the Power Switch is set from “OFF” to “A” or “M”. ON: The date/time is always displayed.

● The date indication can also be turned on/off by

pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control (provided with GR-D290 only). (墌 pg. 22, 43)

TIME CODE

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

and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during recording. (墌 pg. 19)

LANGUAGE

[ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS / ESPAÑOL /

The language setting can be changed. (墌 pg. 15)

CLOCK ADJ.

墌 pg. 15, “Date/Time Settings”

DSC

[ ] = Factory-preset

QUALITY

[FINE] / STANDARD

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

NOTE:

The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used. (墌 pg. 25)

IMAGE SIZE

640 x 480 / [1024x768]

The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs. (墌 pg. 25)

NOTE:

The setting can be changed only when the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.

REC SELECT

[ (TAPE)]: When Snapshot recording is

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

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

INT.SHOT

[OFF]: Disables the function. ON: Enables interval shooting. (墌 pg. 25)

INT.TIME

15SEC/30SEC/[1MIN]/2MIN/5MIN/10MIN

30MIN/60MIN

Allows you to select the shooting interval for interval shooting. (墌 pg. 25)

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

Playback Menus

VIDEO

[ ] = Factory-preset SOUND MODE and NARRATION

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

SOUND MODE

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

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

NARRATION

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

“R” channels in stereo. ON: Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo. (墌 pg. 46) MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both “L” and “R” channels.

REC MODE [SP] / LP

Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. It is recommended you use “REC MODE” in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing. (墌 pg. 43, 44)

COPY

[OFF]: When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed

during tape playback, the playback image pauses and normal playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds. (The still image is not recorded.) ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card. (墌 pg. 28)

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墌 pg. 21, “Blank Search”

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

BLANK SRCH

SYSTEM

Each setting is linked with “s SYSTEM”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “M”. (墌 pg. 31)

● The parameters are the same as in the description on page 33.

VIDEO DISPLAY

The “n” (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective only for video playback except “BRIGHT”.

● The parameters (except “OFF” in ON SCREEN settings) are the same as in the description (CAMERA DISPLAY) on page 34.

[ ] = Factory-preset

BRIGHT

墌 pg. 16, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”

ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV

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

DATE/TIME [OFF] / AUTO / ON

When set to “AUTO”, the date/time are displayed in the following cases:

● When playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/time when scenes are recorded.

● When the date is changed during playback.

TIME CODE [OFF] / ON

墌 pg. 19, “Time Code”

LANGUAGE

[ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS / ESPAÑOL /

The language setting can be changed. (墌 pg. 15)

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LED Light

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

1 Press LIGHT repeatedly to

change the setting.

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

dark. ( appears.)

LED Light

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

start video recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a still image.

NOTES:

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

● If the light does not reach the subject, the NightAlive function will be activated, and makes it possible to shoot the subject brighter.

● There is a difference in the brightness of the images shot between the centre area which is illuminated by the LED Light and the surrounding areas (which will be darker).

● Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter speed when the LED Light setting is “ON”, they will appear slightly blurred.

Live Slow

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

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

(墌 pg. 31, 32) The Live Slow indicator “ ” appears.

3 Press SLOW during recording or playback.

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

1.5 seconds, and then normal recording or playback resumes.

5-Second Recording

Record a vacation or an important event in 5second clips to keep the action moving. This function is available only for video recording.

1 Set “5S” to “5S”. (墌 pg. 33)

● The “5S” indicator appears.

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

start recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record-Standby mode automatically.

● Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop Button again within 5 seconds after recording starts, Record-Standby mode is not engaged.

3 To exit the 5S mode, select “OFF” in step 1.

To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording mode

Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button in step 2, select the desired Snapshot mode in CAMERA Menu (墌 pg. 32), then press SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 5second still. When “5S” is set to “Anim.”, this function is not available.

NOTE:

When “5S” is set to “Anim.”, the 5-Second Recording mode is not available. Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead.

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Night-Alive

Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed.

1 Set the Power Switch to “M”. 2 Press NIGHT so that the Night-Alive indicator

“ ” appears.

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

● “ ” appears beside “ ” while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted.

To deactivate Night-Alive

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

NOTES:

● During Night-Alive, the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out:

• Some modes of “Program AE With Special

Effects” (墌 pg. 42).

• “GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu (墌 pg. 32).

• “DIS” in MANUAL Menu (墌 pg. 32).

● During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended.

Snapshot (For Video Recording)

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

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

(墌 pg. 31, 32) The Snapshot indicator “ ” appears.

4 Press SNAPSHOT.

● There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.

● The “O” indication appears and a still image

will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

● You can perform Snapshot also during recording. A still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.

● Regardless of the Power Switch position (“A” or “M”), Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode.

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second)

● The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC SELECT” is set to “ / ”. (墌 pg. 35)

Manual Focus

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode.

1 Set the Power Switch to

“M”.

2 Press FOCUS. The

manual focus indicator appears.

3 Press + or – to focus on

a subject.

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

4 Press MENU. Focus adjustment is complete.

To reset to Auto Focus

Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to “A”.

Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below.

● When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

● When illumination is low.*

● When the subject has no contrast (difference in

brightness and darkness), such as a flat, onecolor wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

● When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.*

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

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

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

* The following low-contrast warnings appear

blinking: , , and .

Manual focus

indicator

Exposure Control Iris Lock

Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations:

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

● When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.

● When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright.

1 Set the Power Switch to “M”. 2 Set “p” to “MANUAL”. (墌 pg. 31)

● The exposure control indicator appears.

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

image, press –. (maximum ±6)

● +3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight compensation. (墌 pg. 40)

● –3 exposure has the same effect as when “r” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”. (墌 pg. 42)

4 Press MENU. Exposure adjustment is

complete.

To return to automatic exposure control

Select “AUTO” in step 2. Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.

NOTES:

● You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when “r” is set to “SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” (墌 pg. 42), or with the backlight compensation.

● If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”. (墌 pg. 31, 32)

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

● When shooting a moving subject.

● When the distance to the subject changes (so its

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

● When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.

● When shooting objects under a spotlight.

● When zooming.

1 Set the Power Switch to “M”. 2 Set “p” to “MANUAL”. (墌 pg. 31)

● The exposure control indicator appears.

3 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold MENU for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator and the “ ” indication appear.

4 Press MENU. The “ ” indication changes to

“ ” and the iris is locked.

To return to automatic iris control

Select “AUTO” in step 2. Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.

● The exposure control indicator and “ ” disappear.

To lock the exposure control and the iris

After step 2, adjust the exposure by pressing + or –. Then lock the iris in steps 3 and 4. For automatic locking, select “AUTO” in step 2. The exposure control and the iris become automatic.

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Backlight Compensation

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

1 Set the Power Switch to “M”. 2 Press BACK LIGHT so that the Backlight

Compensation indicator “ ” appears.

To cancel Backlight Compensation

Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the “ ” indicator disappears.

NOTE:

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

Spot Exposure Control

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

1 Set the Power Switch to “M”. 2 Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the Spot

Exposure Control indicator “ ” appears.

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

3 Press + or – to select the desired spot

metering area frame.

4 Press MENU.

● Spot Exposure Control is engaged.

● Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of

the selected area most appropriate.

To lock the iris

After step 3, press and hold MENU over 2 seconds. The “ ” indication appears and the iris is locked.

To cancel Spot Exposure Control

Press BACK LIGHT once so that the “ ” indicator disappears.

NOTES:

● You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the same time with following functions.

• “SQUEEZE” in “WIDE MODE” (墌 pg. 33)

• “STROBE” in “PROGRAM AE” (墌 pg. 42)

• Digital Zoom (墌 pg. 19)

• Manual Exposure Control

● Depending on the shooting location and condition, optimum result may not be attained.

White Balance Adjustment

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

To change the setting

Set “u” to the desired mode. (墌 pg. 31)

● The selected mode indicator except “AUTO”

appears.

[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically.

MWB: Adjust the white balance manually

when shooting under various types of lighting. (墌 “Manual White Balance Adjustment”)

FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day. CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day. HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of

lighting is used.

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

Set “u” to “AUTO”. (墌 pg. 31) Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.

Manual White Balance Adjustment

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

1 Set the Power Switch

to “M”.

White paper

2 Select “MWB” in

“u W.BALANCE” menu. (墌 pg. 31)

● The indication blinks slowly.

3 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of

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

4 Press and hold MENU until begins

blinking rapidly.

● When the setting is completed, resumes normal blinking.

5 Press MENU twice. The Menu Screen closes

and the Manual White Balance indicator is displayed.

NOTES:

● In step 3, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually. (墌 pg. 38)

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

● Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed.

Wipe Or Fader Effects

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

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

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 2 Set the Power Switch to “M”. 3 Set “v” to the desired mode. (墌 pg. 31)

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

● The selected effect indicator appears.

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

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

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To deactivate the selected effect

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

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NOTES:

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

● Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects. (墌 pg. 42) In this case, the selected indicator blinks or goes out.

WIPE/FADER

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)

FADER–WHITE: Fade in or out with a white

screen.

FADER–BLACK: Fade in or out with a black

screen.

FADER–B.W: Fade in to a color screen

from a black and white screen, or fade out from color to black and white.

WIPE–CORNER: Wipe in on a black screen

from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.

WIPE–WINDOW: The scene starts in the

centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the centre.

WIPE–SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or

wipe out from left to right.

WIPE–DOOR: Wipe in as the two halves of

a black screen open to the left and right, revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene.

WIPE–SCROLL: The scene wipes in from

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

WIPE–SHUTTER: Wipe in from the centre

of a black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen.

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Program AE With Special Effects

1 Set the Power Switch to “M”. 2 Set “r” to the desired mode. (墌 pg. 31)

● The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected effect is activated.

● The selected effect indicator appears.

To deactivate the selected effect

Select “OFF” in step 2. The effect indicator disappears.

NOTES:

● Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby.

● Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used during Night-Alive.

● When a subject is too bright or reflective, a vertical streak may appear (smear phenomenon). Smear phenomenon tends to occur when “SPORTS” or any mode of “SHUTTER 1/250 – 1/4000” is selected.

● Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Wipe/Fader effects. (墌 pg. 41) In this case, the selected indicator blinks or goes out.

PROGRAM AE

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)

SHUTTER 1/60: The shutter speed is fixed

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

SHUTTER 1/100: The shutter speed is

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

SHUTTER 1/250/ SHUTTER 1/500/ SHUTTER 1/1000*/ SHUTTER 1/2000*/ SHUTTER 1/4000*: These settings allow fast-

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

SPORTS

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

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

SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may

otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.

SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects

that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.

TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look

more natural. White Balance (墌 pg. 40) is automatically set to “ ”, but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.

SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish

tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode (墌 pg. 33, “WIDE MODE”) for a classic look.

MONOTONE: Like classic black and white

films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode (墌 pg. 33, “WIDE MODE”), it enhances the “classic film” effect.

CLASSIC FILM*: Gives recorded scenes a

strobe effect.

STROBE*: Your recording looks like a

series of consecutive snapshots.

MIRROR*: Creates a mirror image on the

right half of the screen, juxtaposed to the normal image on the other half.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

is set to “VIDEO”.

Dubbing To A VCR

To AV

connector

A Yellow to VIDEO IN B Red to AUDIO R IN C White to AUDIO L IN

Open the cover.

Audio/Video cable (provided)

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VCR

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To use this camcorder as a player

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1 Following the illustrations, connect the

camcorder and the VCR’s input connectors.

2 Start playback on the camcorder. (墌 pg. 20) 3 At the point you want to start dubbing, start

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

4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR,

then stop playback on the camcorder.

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (墌 pg. 14)

● To choose whether or not the following displays

appear on the connected TV

• Date/time Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”. (墌 pg. 31, 36) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control (provided with GR-D290 only) to turn on/off the date indication.

• Time code Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”. (墌 pg. 31, 36)

• Indications other than date/time and time code Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/ TV”. (墌 pg. 31, 36)

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

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

To DV IN/OUT

Core filter

Video unit equipped with DV connector

To use this camcorder as a player

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

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

3 Start playback on the camcorder. (墌 pg. 20) 4 At the point you want to start dubbing, start

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

5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video

unit, then stop playback on this camcorder.

DV cable (optional)

To DV IN/OUT

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack. (墌 pg. 14)

● If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.

● Even though the DV cable is connected correctly, sometimes the image may not appear in step 4. If this occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.

● If “Playback Zoom” (墌 pg. 24) or “Playback Special Effects” (墌 pg. 24) is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN/OUT connector.

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

optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

To use this camcorder as a recorder

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

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

3 Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (墌 pg. 32) 4 Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”. 5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

engage the Record-Pause mode.

● The “ ” indication appears on the screen.

DV IN

6 Start playback on the player. 7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press

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

8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again

to stop dubbing. The indication stops rotating.

9 Press 8 to return to the normal playback

mode.

NOTE:

Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current “SOUND MODE” setting. (墌 pg. 32)

Connection To A Personal Computer

[A] Using USB cable

To U SB

USB cable (provided)

To USB connector

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

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

● Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly according to the shape of the DV connector.

[B] Using DV cable

To DV IN/OUT

Core filter

DV cable (optional)

Core filter

To DV connector

PC with DV connector

EDITING

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[A] Using USB cable

It is possible to do the following things:

● Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC.

● Transfer still/moving images recorded on a tape to a PC.

[B] Using DV cable

It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the provided software, software equipped with the PC or commercially available software. If you are using a Windows® XP, you can use Windows® Messenger to conduct video conferences over the Internet, using a camcorder. For details, refer to the help for the Windows® Messenger.

NOTES:

● Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND PC CONNECTION GUIDE” for the bundled software and drivers.

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack. (墌 pg. 14)

● Never connect the USB cable and the DV

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

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

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

● If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode.

● The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC.

● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software.

● The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board.

● The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using.

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

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

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EDITING

Audio Dubbing (GR-D290 only)

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

● Use the provided remote control.

Speaker

START/ STOP

REW

INSERT

PAUSE PLAY

STOP A.DUB

1 Play back the tape to locate the point where

editing will start, then press PAU SE (9).

2 While holding A. DUB (D) on the remote

control, press PA US E (9). The “9D” and “MIC” indicators appear.

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

Speak into the microphone.

● To pause dubbing, press PAU SE (9).

4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUS E (9),

then STOP (8).

To hear the dubbed sound during playback

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

NOTES:

● Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing.

● When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-BIT, the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.

● If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas.

● If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move the camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn down the TV’s volume.

● If you change from 12-BIT to 16-BIT in midrecording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective from the point where 16-BIT recording began.

● During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded in 16-BIT audio or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops.

Stereo Microphone

Insert Editing (GR-D290 only)

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

● Use the provided remote control.

NOTES:

● Before performing the following steps, make sure that “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (墌 pg. 31, 36)

● Inser t Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.

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

and press PAU SE (9). Confirm the time code at this point. (墌 pg. 19)

2 Press REW (

located, then press PA US E (9).

3 Press and hold INSERT (I) on the remote

control, then press PA US E (9). The “9I” indicator and the Time Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters Insert-Pause mode.

4 Press START/STOP to begin editing.

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

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

5 To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP,

then STOP (8).

NOTES:

● Program AE with special effects (墌 pg. 42) can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing.

● During Insert Editing, the date and time information changes.

● If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas.

● During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert Editing stops. (墌 pg. 50)

) until the Edit-In point is

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