JVC GR-D54 User Manual
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-D54
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/
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital
video camera. Before use, please read
the safety information and precautions
contained in the pages 2 – 3 to ensure
safe use of this product.
ENGLISH
GETTING STARTED
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
ADVANCED FEATURES
11
18
5
INSTRUCTIONS
REFERENCES
TERMS
To deactivate the demonstration, set
“DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.
(墌 pg. 18, 20)
LYT1259-001A
31
43
EN
2 EN
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 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.
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.
● Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs
and, to recharge them or 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.)
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 safty 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.
EN 3
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video
cassette. Only cassettes marked “” can be used with
this unit.
Before recording an important scene…
…make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark
.
…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.)
CONTENTS
4 EN
GETTING STARTED 5
Provided Accessories ....................................................5
Power .............................................................................6
Grip Adjustment .............................................................7
Operation Mode .............................................................8
Date/Time Settings ........................................................8
Viewfinder Adjustment ...................................................9
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ..........................9
Tripod Mounting .............................................................9
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ....................................10
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 11
VIDEO RECORDING ........................................................11
Basic Recording ...........................................................11
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ........................................12
Tape Remaining Time ..................................................12
Zooming .......................................................................12
Journalistic Shooting ....................................................13
Self Recording .............................................................13
Time Code ...................................................................13
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape .......................13
VIDEO PLAYBACK ...........................................................14
Normal Playback ..........................................................14
Still Playback ................................................................14
Shuttle Search .............................................................14
Blank Search ................................................................14
Playback Using The Remote Control ...........................15
Connections To A TV Or VCR .....................................17
ADVANCED FEATURES 18
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT .............................. 18
Changing The Menu Settings ......................................18
Recording Menus ........................................................ 19
Playback Menus .......................................................... 21
FEATURES FOR RECORDING ........................................... 22
White LED Light ..........................................................22
Night Scope .................................................................22
Wipe Or Fader Effects .................................................22
Program AE With Special Effects ................................ 23
Snapshot (For Video Recording) .................................24
Auto Focus .................................................................. 24
Manual Focus ..............................................................24
Exposure Control ......................................................... 25
Iris Lock ....................................................................... 25
Backlight Compensation .............................................. 26
White Balance Adjustment ..........................................26
Manual White Balance Adjustment ............................. 26
EDITING ........................................................................ 27
Dubbing To Or From A VCR ....................................... 27
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV
Connector (Digital Dubbing) .................................... 28
Connection To A Personal Computer .......................... 29
Audio Dubbing ............................................................. 30
Insert Editing ...............................................................30
REFERENCES 31
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ........................................... 31
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................... 32
CAUTIONS ..................................................................... 36
USER MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 38
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ 39
INDEX ........................................................................... 40
TERMS 43
Provided Accessories
or
GETTING STARTED
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.
EN 5
Push.
GETTING STARTED
6
0
9
3
4
2
5
we
T
W
a AC Adapter AP-V14E or AP-V15E
b Power Cord
c Battery Pack BN-V408U-B
d Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)
e Core Filter (for USB Cable and optional S-Video
Cable. 墌 pg. 6 for attachment)
f Shoulder Strap (See the right column for attachment)
g CD-ROM
h Lens Cap (See the right column for attachment)
i Remote Control Unit RM-V718U
j Lithium Battery CR2025* (for remote control unit)
k USB Cable
l Cable Adapter
* 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 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.
Strap guide
2
Buckle
3
Eyelet
1
GETTING STARTED
6 EN
How To Attach The Core Filter (for USB Cable and optional S-Video Cable)
Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter
reduces interference.
1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter.
Power
Power Switch
POWER/CHARGE lamp
Lock Button
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.
● Wind the cable so that it is not slack.
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.
Battery pack
mount
To DC connector
Mark
BATT.RELEASE
AC Adapter
Power Cord
To A C o utl et
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.
Arrow
Battery pack
Charging The Battery Pack
1 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward,
push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack
mount a.
2 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place b.
3 Set the Power Switch to “OFF (CHARGE)”.
4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder, then
connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter.
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.
To detach the battery pack
Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding BATT.
RELEASE to detach it.
Battery pack Charging time
BN-V408U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
BN-V416U Approx. 3 hr.
BN-V428U Approx. 5 hr.
* Provided
NOTES:
● 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
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.
● For other notes, 墌 pg. 31.
Using The Battery Pack
Perform steps 1 – 2 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.
Maximum continuous recording time
Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on
BN-V408U* 1 hr. 10 min. 1 hr. 40 min.
BN-V416U 2 hr. 20 min. 3 hr. 15 min.
BN-V428U 4 hr. 10 min. 5 hr. 50 min.
* Provided
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 White 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.
Using AC Power
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder, then connect
the Power Cord to the AC Adapter as shown in the
illustration on page 6.
NOTES:
● The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
● Do not allow the DC terminals of the AC Adapter to come in
contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and
cause malfunction.
● For other notes, 墌 pg. 31.
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.
GETTING STARTED
EN 7
The Benefits Of
Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion battery packs
are small but have a large
power capacity. However,
when one is exposed to
cold temperatures (below
10°C), its usage time
becomes shorter and it
may cease to function. If
this happens, place the
battery pack in your pocket
or other warm, protected
place for a short time, then
re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery pack
itself is not cold, it should not affect performance.
(If you’re using a heating pad, make sure the battery pack
does not come in direct contact with it.)
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in
colder temperatures.
For other notes, 墌 pg. 31.
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.
GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
8 EN
Operation Mode
To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any
operation mode except “OFF (CHARGE)” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
POWER/CHARGE lamp
Power Switch
Lock Button
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.
MMENU/VOL.
Choose the appropriate operation mode according to
your preference using the Power 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. 18)
If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto
Recording, try this mode.
There is no indication on the display.
OFF:
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
PLAY:
● Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.
● Allows you to set various playback functions using
the Menus. (墌 pg. 18)
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. 18, 21)
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. 12)
3 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
ASERA CM I
LA
YP
4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “n”, and press it.
The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu
appears.
5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “CLOCK ADJ.”,
and press it. The parameter for
“Day” is highlighted.
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to input the day, and press
it. Repeat to input the month, year,
hour and minute.
7 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “BRETURN”, and
press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.
NOTE:
Even if you select “CLOCK ADJ.”, if the parameter is not
highlighted, the camcorder’s internal clock continues to
operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/
time parameter (day), the clock stops. When you finish
setting the minute and press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in, the
date and time begin operation from the date and time you
have just set.
D
I
HTBR G
E
NCREON S
T/D
J AD .
NRETUR
I Y
D
P
ASERA CM
LA
OK
CL C 21
J
AD . 71
NRETUR
LC –
AUMET –/TI DA E OT
OFDEM – CO TI E
20 OK CL C 21.
20.
V
F
. 04
: 3 0
71
. 04
: 3 0
GETTING STARTED
PAUSE
EN 9
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 Dioptre Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
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 “M”
or “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the
switch.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully.
(墌 pg. 12)
3 Press the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “n”, and
press it. The CAMERA
DISPLAY Menu appears.
5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “BRIGHT”, and press it. The Menu
Screen closes and the brightness control indicator
appears.
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel until the appropriate
brightness is reached.
7 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in.
● It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
by pulling out the viewfinder, setting “PRIORITY” in the
SYSTEM Menu to “FINDER” (墌 pg. 18, 20) and adjusting
as described above.
MMENU/VOL.
BRIGHT
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.
CAUTION:
When attaching the camcorder
to a tripod, extend its legs to
stabilise the camcorder. It is not advised to use small sized
tripods. This may cause damage to the unit by falling over.
GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
10 EN
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a
cassette.
OPEN/EJECT
Cassette holder
cover
PUSH HERE
Make sure the
Cassette holder
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 HERE” to
close the cassette holder.
● Be sure to press only the section labelled “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.
● 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.
window side is facing
out.
Erase protection tab
Approximate recording time
Ta pe
30 min. 30 min. 45 min.
60 min. 60 min. 90 min.
80 min. 80 min. 120 min.
To switch the recording mode, refer to pages 18 and 19.
Recording mode
SP LP
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.
For other notes, 墌 pg. 31.
Basic Recording
NOTE:
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:
● Power (墌 pg. 6)
● Loading a Cassette (墌 pg. 10)
Push.
POWER/CHARGE lamp
Power Zoom Lever
VIDEO RECORDING
EN 11
1 Remove the lens cap.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌 pg. 12)
3 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. “PA US E ” is displayed.
● To record in LP (Long Play) mode, 墌 pg. 18, 19.
4 To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button. The “T REC” appears on the display while
recording is in progress.
5 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button again. The camcorder re-enters the RecordStandby mode.
NOTES:
● The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD
monitor and the viewfinder.
● 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.
● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:
• When power is supplied from a battery: the “”
battery indicator is displayed. (墌 pg. 35)
• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the “”
battery indicator does not appear.
● 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. 13).
● To turn the beep sounds off, 墌 pg. 18, 20.
● For other notes, 墌 pg. 31.
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
Lock Button
Recording Start/Stop Button
Power Switch
VIDEO RECORDING
0h25
m
12 EN
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder
While using the LCD monitor:
Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Press the
Monitor Opening Button 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.
● Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a click,
otherwise it may be pushed back in during use.
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
T
10xW
T
20xW
T
40xW
T
Monitor Opening Button
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. 18, 20)
● Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor
or the viewfinder. However, this is not a malfunction.
(墌 pg. 34)
Tape Remaining 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.
– h– – m1 h 0 m0
h 5 9
0
(Now calculating)
(Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking)
h 3
0
h 2
m
m0 h 1 m0 h 0 m
m
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)
10xW
T
Digital zoom zone
16X (optical) zoom zone
Approximate zoom ratio
NOTES:
● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this
case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock the focus
by using the manual focus (墌 pg. 24), then zoom in or out
in Record mode.
● Zooming is possible to a maximum of 900X, or it can be
switched to 16X magnification using the optical zoom.
(墌 pg. 19)
● Zoom magnification of over 16X is done through Digital
image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom.
● During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer.
● 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 MANUAL Menu on page
19.
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).
Self Recording
Open the LCD monitor and tilt
it upward to 180° so that it
faces forward, then point the
lens toward yourself and start
recording.
Self 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.
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” (See the right column) 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.
(25 frames = 1 second)
VIDEO RECORDING
EN 13
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (墌 pg. 14) to
find the spot at which you want to start recording, then
engage the Still Playback mode. (墌 pg. 14)
2) Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start
recording.
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. 20)
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape
Time code
00:00:00
Tap e
Shooting start
point
Already
recorded scene
Proper recording
Time code
00:00:00
Tap e
Shooting start
point
Already
recorded scene
Time code
05:43:21
Shooting stop
point
Time code
05:43:21
Shooting start
point
Time code
00:00:00
Blank
Shooting start
point
Time code
05:44:00
New
scene
Newly recorded
scene
Latest scene
Shooting start
point
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
VIDEO PLAYBACK
A
14 EN
MMENU/VOL.
Lock Button
Speaker
BLANK SEARCH
Power Swi tch
8
4/9
3
5
Normal Playback
1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 10)
2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
3 To start playback, press 4/9.
4 To stop playback, press 8.
● During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5 to fast-
forward the tape.
To control the speaker volume
Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel 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. 17)
● For other notes, 墌 pg. 31.
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.
● When 4/9 is pressed, the image may not pause
immediately while the camcorder stabilises the still image.
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. 13)
1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 10)
2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
3 During Stop mode, press BLANK SEARCH.
● 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 midway, press 8 .
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.
● Blank Search does not work if “USE CLEANING
CASSETTE” has appeared with the tape.
● 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.
Loading...