JVC GR-D390EK User Manual

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 2, 4 – 6 and 12 to ensure safe use of this product.

ENGLISH

GR-D390EK

For Accessories:

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

GETTING STARTED

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

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

ADVANCED FEATURES

REFERENCES

TERMS

Back cover

INSTRUCTIONS

To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. (墌 pg. 32, 34)

LYT1546-001A

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READ THIS FIRST !

● 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.

● For safety and reliability.

It is recommended only genuine JVC batteries and accessories are used in this camcorder.

● This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC

BNVF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.

● 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 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).

● DO NOT leave the unit

- in place of over 50°C (122°F)

- in place where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (80%).

- in direct sunlight.

- in a closed car in summer.

- near a heater.

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

99.99%)

● Do not leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use and check the unit regularly whether it is working or not.

Major Features of this Camcorder

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Wipe/Fader Effects

You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. (墌 pg. 40)

Fade in

Fade out

Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects

For example, “SPORTS” mode allows fastmoving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion. (墌 pg. 41)

LED Light

You can brighten the subject in the dark place with the LED Light. (墌 pg. 36)

Backlight Compensation

Simply pressing the BACKLIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight. (墌 pg. 39)

● You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available. (墌 pg. 39, Spot Exposure Control)

Data Battery

You can check the battery status by simply pressing the DATA button. (墌 pg. 15)

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. 36)

Auto Button

You can change the recording mode between manual setting to the standard mode setting of the camcorder by pressing the AUTO button. (墌 pg. 16)

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.

If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

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

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

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black

Brown to L (Live) or Red

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

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

CAUTIONS:

● To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

● When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

CAUTION:

To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

CAUTIONS:

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

● 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 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.

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.

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 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.

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment

[European Union]

This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation.

By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more information about collection point and recycling of this product, please contact your local municipal office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

(Business users)

If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the take-back of the product.

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment.

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SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

DO read the operating instructions before you

attempt to use the equipment. DO ensure that all electrical connections (including

the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

● NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

● NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

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Index................................................................. 8

Provided Accessories..................................... 12

Power.............................................................. 14

Operation Mode.............................................. 15

Language Settings..........................................16

Date/Time Settings......................................... 16

Grip Adjustment.............................................. 17

Viewfinder Adjustment.................................... 17

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display........... 17

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

Loading/Unloading A Cassette....................... 18

Loading/Unloading A Memory Card................19

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 20

VIDEO RECORDING ........................................... 20

Basic Recording.............................................. 20

Tape Remaining Time ................................ 20

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................... 20

Zooming...................................................... 21

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

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

Time Code..................................................22

Quick Review.............................................. 22

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...... 22

VIDEO PLAYBACK ............................................. 23

Normal Playback............................................. 23

Still Playback .............................................. 23

Shuttle Search............................................23

Blank Search .............................................. 23

Connections To A TV Or VCR........................ 24

Playback Using The Remote Control..............25

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 27

D.S.C. RECORDING............................................27

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot).................. 27

D.S.C. PLAYBACK .............................................. 28

Normal Playback Of Images........................... 28

Auto Playback Of Images............................... 28

Index Playback Of Files.................................. 28

Removing On-Screen Display ........................ 28

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. .................... 29

Resetting The File Name................................ 29

Protecting Files............................................... 29

Deleting Files.................................................. 30

Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)........ 30

Initialising A Memory Card.............................. 31

CONTENTS

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ADVANCED FEATURES 32

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.................. 32

Changing The Menu Settings......................... 32

Recording Menus............................................ 33

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

FEATURES FOR RECORDING............................... 36

LED Light........................................................ 36

Live Slow ........................................................36

Wide Mode...................................................... 36

Night-Scope.................................................... 37

Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape)......... 37

Manual Focus .................................................37

Exposure Control............................................ 38

Iris Lock ..........................................................38

Backlight Compensation................................. 39

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

White Balance Adjustment.............................. 39

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

Wipe Or Fader Effects.................................... 40

Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects........40

EDITING............................................................ 42

Dubbing To A VCR ......................................... 42

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With

A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing).............. 43

Connection To A Personal Computer............. 44

Audio Dubbing ................................................45

Insert Editing...................................................45

REFERENCES 46

TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................... 46

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

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

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

TERMS Back cover

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Index

GETTING STARTED

16:9

Controls

A Rewind Button [

Left Button [ ] Quick Review Button [QUICK REVIEW] (墌 pg. 22)

B Set Button [SET] (墌 pg. 16)

Data Battery Button [DATA] (墌 pg. 15)

C Stop Button [8] (墌 pg. 23)

Backlight Compensation Button [BACKLIGHT] (墌 pg. 39) Down Button [ ]

D VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (墌 pg. 16) E Play/Pause Button [4/9] (墌 pg. 23)

Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] (墌 pg. 37) Up Button [ ]

F Wide 16:9 Button [16:9] (墌 pg. 36)

Blank Search Button [BLANK] (墌 pg. 23)

G Menu Button [MENU] (墌 pg. 32) H Fast-Forward Button [

Right Button [ ] Night Button [NIGHT] (墌 pg. 37)

I Index Button [INDEX] (墌 pg. 28)

LED Light Button [LIGHT] (墌 pg. 36)

J Dioptre Adjustment Control (墌 pg. 17) K Auto Button [AUTO] (墌 pg. 16) L Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (墌 pg. 37)

Live Slow Button (墌 pg. 36)

M Power Zoom Lever [T/W] (墌 pg. 21)

Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –] (墌 pg. 23)

N Battery Release Button [PUSH BATT.]

(墌 pg. 14)

O Recording Start/Stop Button (墌 pg. 20) P Power Switch [REC, OFF, PLAY] (墌 pg. 15) Q Lock Button (墌 pg. 15) R Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]

(墌 pg. 18)

] (墌 pg. 23)

Connectors

The connectors are located beneath the covers.

S Audio/Video Output Connector

[AV] (墌 pg. 24, 42)

T S-Video Output Connector [S] (墌 pg. 24, 42) U DC Input Connector [DC] (墌 pg. 14) V USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector

(墌 pg. 44)

W Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.LINK*)

(墌 pg. 43, 44)

* 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

X POWER/CHARGE Lamp (墌 pg. 14, 20)

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Other Parts

Y LCD Monitor (墌 pg. 20) Z Viewfinder (墌 pg. 17) a Card Cover [ ](墌 pg. 19) b Battery Pack Mount (墌 pg. 14) c Shoulder Strap Eyelet (墌 pg. 13) d Grip Strap (墌 pg. 17) e Speaker (墌 pg. 23) f Lens g LED Light (墌 pg. 36) h Camera Sensor

(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.)

i Stereo Microphone j Stud Hole (墌 pg. 17) k Tripod Mounting Socket (墌 pg. 17) l Cassette Holder Cover (墌 pg. 18) m Memory Card Slot (墌 pg. 19)

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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

During Video Recording

SOUND12BIT

15:55

a Tape Running Indicator (墌 pg. 20)

(Rotates while tape is running.)

B Live Slow Indicator (墌 pg. 36) C Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (墌 pg. 33)

(only LP indicator is displayed)

D Tape Remaining Time (墌 pg. 20) E REC: (Appears during recording.) (墌 pg. 20)

PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby mode.) (墌 pg. 20) SLOW: (Appears when using Live Slow.) (墌 pg. 36)

F Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator

(墌 pg. 40)

G Date/Time (墌 pg. 34) H Time Code (墌 pg. 34) I Digital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) (墌 pg. 33) J SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator

(墌 pg. 33) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.)

During D.S.C. Recording Only

640

a Image Size: 640 (640 x 480) (墌 pg. 27)

B Picture Quality: (FINE) and

(STANDARD) (in order of quality) (墌 pg. 35)

C Remaining Number Of Shots (墌 pg. 27)

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

– – –min

PAUSE

:611.3

2A0

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During Both Video And D.S.C Recording

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

a Battery Remaining Power Indicator

B Operation Mode

C LED Light Indicator (墌 pg. 36) D : Night-Scope Indicator (墌 pg. 37)

E Shutter Speed (墌 pg. 41) F White Balance Indicator (墌 pg. 39) G Selected Effect Indicator (墌 pg. 41) H Selected Program AE Indicator ( pg. 41) I Approximate Zoom Ratio (墌 pg. 21) J Zoom Indicator (墌 pg. 21) K Shooting Icon (墌 pg. 27) L Card Icon (墌 pg. 27)

M PHOTO: (Appears when taking snapshot).

N : Spot Exposure Control Indicator

O Wind Cut Indicator (墌 pg. 34) P Date (墌 pg. 16) Q Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator

PHOTO

C06.2 0

A : Auto Mode M : Manual Mode

: Gain Up Mode (墌 pg. 34)

: 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.

(墌 pg. 27)

(墌 pg. 39)

: Backlight Compensation Indicator

(墌 pg. 39)

: Iris Lock Indicator (墌 pg. 38)

±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (墌 pg. 38)

(墌 pg. 37)

During 16:9 Recording

120min

PHOTO

25x

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During D.S.C. Playback

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Wide (16:9) mode Indicator

The lower side of the screen blackens when “16:9” is selected in Wide Mode (墌 pg. 36). Some of the indicators are displayed on the area.

16:9

During Video Playback

25min

12BIT

BLANK SEARCH

PUSH "STOP" BUTTON

TO CANCEL

VOLUME

15:29:03

a Battery Remaining Power Indicator

(墌 pg. 48)

B Blank Search Indicator (墌 pg. 23) C Tape Speed (SP/LP) (墌 pg. 35)

(Only LP Indicator is displayed)

D Cassette Indicator E 4: Playback

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search

: Rewind/Shuttle Search

9: Pause 9 4: Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/

Slow-Motion Y 9: Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/ Slow-Motion D: Audio Dubbing 9D: Audio Dubbing Pause

F Date/Time (墌 pg. 35) G VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator (墌 pg. 23)

BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewfinder) (墌 pg. 17)

H Time Code (墌 pg. 22) I Sound Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 35)

1:15 PM

1.1.2006

100-0013

BRIGHT

– 5

a Folder/File Number (墌 pg. 28)

B Operation Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 28) C Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/

Viewfinder) (墌 pg. 17)

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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.

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.

Use SP (Standard) mode for important video recordings.

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

a AC Adapter AP-V17E, AP-V19E or AP-V14E b Power Cord (only for AP-V14E) c Battery Pack BN-VF707U d Audio/Video Cable(Ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA

plug)

e USB Cable f Core Filter (for USB cable, 墌 pg. 13 for

attachment)

g CD-ROM h Remote Control Unit RM-V720U i Lithium Battery CR2025* (for remote control

unit)

j Memory Card SD 32 MB

(Already inserted in the camcorder)

k Shoulder Strap (see the right column for

attachment)

l 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.

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.

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.

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

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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 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.

Core filter

3 cm

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.

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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

Battery pack mount

PUSH

Power switch

BATT.

POWER/ CHARG lamp

Battery pack

Arrow

To D C connector

To AC outlet

AC Adapter (ex. AP-V17E)

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 Connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter.

(AP-V14E only)

6 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The

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

7 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.

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 hrs. 40 min. BN-VF733U Approx. 5 hrs. 40 min.

* Provided

NOTES:

● This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BNVF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. 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, and no operation is performed, ("PAUSE" indicator may not appear), 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. 45 min. 2 hrs. BN-VF714U 3 hrs. 35 min. 4 hrs. BN-VF733U 8 hrs. 25 min. 9 hrs. 25 min.

* Provided

LCD monitor

Viewfinder on

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 is displayed for 3 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly, and for 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 on the battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Using AC Power

Perform steps 4 – 5 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.

NOTE:

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

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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.

Lock Button

VIDEO/ MEMORY

AUTO

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

Power Switch Position

REC:

● Allows you to perform recording on the tape.

● Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. (墌 pg. 32)

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. 32)

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Power Switch

POWER/ CHARGE lamp

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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.

Auto/Manual Mode

Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to auto/ manual recording mode. When manual mode is selected, the indicator “M” appears on the LCD monitor. Auto Mode: A You can record using no special effects or manual adjustments.

Manual Mode: M

Manual recording is possible by setting various functions.

Power-Linked Operation

When the Power Switch is set to “REC”, 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. 32, 34)

1 Set the Power Switch to

"REC" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor

fully. (墌 pg. 20) Set the recording mode to “M”.

LANGUAGE

DEMO

0001

3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 4 Press , , or to select “DISPLAY”,

and press SET. The DISPLAY Menu appears.

5 Press , , or to select

“LANGUAGE”, and press SET.

6 Press or to select the desired

language, and press SET or .

● Press whenever you

want to return to the previous menu screen.

7 Press MENU. The

Menu Screen closes.

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO

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. 34, 35)

1 Perform steps 1 – 4 in “Language Settings”. 2 Press , , or

to select “CLOCK ADJ.”, and press SET. The date display format is highlighted.

3 Press or to select

the desired date display format, and then press SET or . Select from “MONTH.DATE.YEAR”, “DATE.MONTH.YEAR” or

“YEAR.MONTH.DATE”

4 Press or to select the time display

format, then press SET or . Select from “24h” or “12h”.

5 Set the year, month, date, hour and minute.

Press or to select the value, then press SET or . Repeat this step until you have input all the settings.

● Press to return to the previous setting.

6 Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.

CLOCK AD J

M NTH

DATE YEAR

0100

12006

0:00

24h

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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.

Viewfinder Adjustment

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC” 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 Dioptre Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Example:

Dioptre 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 “REC” or “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. If you are in Recording mode, set the recording mode to “M”. (墌 pg. 16)

2 Open the LCD monitor

fully. (墌 pg. 20)

● To adjust the brightness of

the viewfinder, pull out the viewfinder fully and set “PRIORITY” to “FINDER”

(墌 pg. 32,34).

BRIGHT

3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

If you are in Playback mode, please proceed to step 5.

4 Press , , or to select “DISPLAY”,

and press SET. The DISPLAY Menu appears.

5 Press , , or to select “BRIGHT”,

and press SET. The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control MENU appears.

6 Press or until the appropriate

brightness is reached and press SET or .

7 Press MENU. The Menu screen closes.

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.

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GETTING STARTED

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

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

OPEN/EJECT

PUSH

Cassette holder

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 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH” to

close the cassette holder.

● Be sure to press only the section labelled “PUSH” 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.

Loading/Unloading A Memory Card

The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase.

Card Cover ( )

Label

Memory card

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Write/erase protection tab

Clipped edge

1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. 2 Open the card cover ( ). 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. 31)

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 recognise whether or not the card is installed.

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VIDEO RECORDING

Basic Recording

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:

● Power (墌 pg. 14)

● Loading A Cassette (墌 pg. 18)

VIDEO/MEMORY

Zoom Lever

POWER/CHARGE Lamp

Lock Button

Recording Start/Stop Button

1 Remove the lens cap. (墌 pg. 13) 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 4 Set the Power Switch to “REC” 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. 33.

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 and no operation is performed (“PAUSE” indicator may not appear), 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.

● 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

Recording mode

SP LP

avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle Of A Tape” (墌 pg. 22).

● To turn the melody sounds off, 墌 pg. 32, 34.

Tape Rem ainin g Time

Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display. “---min” 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.

62 min

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. 32, 34)

● Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. However, this is not a malfunction. (墌 pg. 47)

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)

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. 37), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

● Zooming is possible to a maximum of 800X, or it can be switched to 32X magnification using the optical zoom. (墌 pg. 33)

● Zoom magnification of over 32X 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 to the

●

subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE MACRO” in FUNCTION 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)

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

Digital zoom zone 32X (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).

Interface Shooting

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

1) Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180° so that it faces forward.Then, pull out the viewfinder fully.

2) Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when self-recording) and start recording.

● During Interface Shooting, the monitor image appears inverted as it would when viewing a mirror. However, the actual recorded image does not appear inverted.

● If the Quick Review the interface- shooting, the LCD monitor will be turned off.

● In such a case, check the playback picture in the viewfinder. To check the playback picture in the

(墌 pg. 22) is executed during

LCD monitor, close the viewfinder.

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VIDEO RECORDING

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.

(25 frames = 1 second

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 portion 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. 22) 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.

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 QUICK REVIEW 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.

● Distortion 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. 23) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode. (墌 pg. 23)

2) Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start recording.

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