JVC GR-D750U 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
3 – 5 to ensure safe use of this
product.

ENGLISH

GR-D750U

GETTING STARTED

RECORDING & PLAYBACK

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.

7

16

22

34

40

ENGLISH

INSTRUCTIONS

To deactivate the demonstration,
set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.
(



pg. 22, 24)

LYT1658-001B

2

EN

Major Features of this Camcorder

Wipe/Fader Effects

You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to
make pro-style scene transitions.
( pg. 30)

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.
( pg. 30)

LED Light

You can brighten the subject in the dark
place with the LED Light. ( pg. 26)

Backlight Compensation

Simply pressing the button brightens the
image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 28)

Data Battery

You can check the battery status by simply
pressing the

DATA

button. ( pg. 13)

BATTERY CONDITION

MAX TIMELEVEL

100%

50

0

LCD

110min

FINDER

135min

Auto Button

You can change the recording mode
between manual setting to the standard
mode setting of the camcorder by pressing
the

AUTO

button. ( pg. 18)

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
awhile, 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
BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs.
Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause
damage to the internal charging circuitry.

●

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

●

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.

●

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 high­precision 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.

Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 36 – 38.

●

●

●

®

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

EN

3

EN

4

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-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U 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.)

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium
Battery which contains Perchlorate Material ­special handling may apply.
See www

.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/

perchlorate

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 (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.

USER MAINTENANCE

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5

Cleaning The Camcorder

Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and
remove the battery pack and AC Adapter.

To clean the exterior

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in
diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off
heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.

To clean the LCD monitor

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to
damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.

To clean the lens

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

To clean the viewfinder lens

Remove dust from the viewfinder using a
blower brush.

NOTES:

●

Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as
benzine or alcohol.

●

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

●

Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

●

When using a cleaner or chemically treated
cloth refer to the cautions of each product.

●

To clean the viewfinder, please consult your
nearest JVC dealer.

USE CLEANING CASSETTE

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during
recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette

( pg. 3)

.

CONTENTS

EN

6

GETTING STARTED 7

Regarding This Manual .................................7

Provided Accessories....................................7

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

Grip Adjustment........................................... 11

Power ..........................................................12

Language Settings.......................................13

Date/Time Settings......................................14

Viewfinder Adjustment................................. 14

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display........ 14

Tripod Mounting...........................................14

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

16:9 Wide Mode ..........................................15

RECORDING & PLAYBACK 16

VIDEO RECORDING ........................................16

Basic Recording ..........................................16

Tape Remaining Time ............................. 16

Quick Review...........................................16

Zooming...................................................17

Journalistic Shooting ...............................17

Interface Shooting ...................................17

Time Code...............................................18

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...18

Auto/Manual Mode ..................................18

VIDEO PLAYBACK ..........................................19

Normal Playback .........................................19

Still Playback ...........................................19

Variable Shuttle Search........................... 20

Blank Search ...........................................20

Playback Snapshot..................................20

Connections To A TV Or VCR..................... 21

ADVANCED FEATURES 22

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ..............22

Changing The Menu Settings...................... 22

Recording Menus........................................ 23

Playback Menus.......................................... 25

FEATURES FOR RECORDING ...........................26

LED Light .................................................... 26

Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape) ..... 26

Manual Focus.............................................. 27

Exposure Control ........................................ 27

Iris Lock....................................................... 28

Backlight Compensation ............................. 28

Spot Exposure Control................................ 28

White Balance Adjustment.......................... 29

Manual White Balance Adjustment ............. 29

Wipe Or Fader Effects................................. 30

Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects.... 30

EDITING ........................................................31

Dubbing To A VCR...................................... 31

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped

With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) .. 32

Connection To A Personal Computer ......... 33

REFERENCES 34

TROUBLESHOOTING....................................... 34

CAUTIONS..................................................... 36

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................39

TERMS ..........................................................40

GETTING STARTED

EN

7

Regarding This Manual

Control Lever

Control lever

There are two kinds of operation using the control
lever: moving the lever towards up/down/left/right,
or pressing down the lever.
They are described and illustrated as shown
below.

1)

Move the control lever up/down/left/right

(

3/4/1/2

) to select:

Operation To select

3 6

4 7

2 ¡

1 1

2)

Press down the control lever to select

FOCUS

LIGHT

QUICK
REVIEW

LCD Monitor

Select

Move the control lever up.
Move the control lever

down.
Move the control lever

right.
Move the control lever left.

SET

SET

Provided Accessories

OR

AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V18U

OR

Battery Pack

BN-VF808U

Shoulder

Strap

( pg. 11)

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.

:

Audio/Video Cable

(ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)

Lens Cap

( pg. 11)

GETTING STARTED

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Index

GETTING STARTED

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24

25
26

27

30

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3

2

How to open the LCD monitor

Pull on the end A of the LCD monitor.

The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.

Power-linked operation

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

21 22

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4

5

19

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23 20

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. ( pg. 24)

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

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Controls

11 : Left/Rewind (1) ( pg. 19)/

Quick Review [QUICK REVIEW] ( pg. 16)
2 : Right/Fast-Forward (¡) ( pg. 19)/
LED Light [LIGHT] ( pg. 26)
3 : Up/Play/Pause (6) ( pg. 19)/
Manual Focus [FOCUS] ( pg. 27)
4 : Down/Stop (7) ( pg. 19)/
Backlight Compensation [ ] ( pg. 28)/
Spot Exposure ( pg. 28)
Press down : SET

216:9 Wide Screen Button [16:9] ( pg. 15)

Blank Search [BLANK] ( pg. 20)

3Menu Button [MENU] ( pg. 22)
4Data Battery Button [DATA] ( pg. 13)
5Auto Button [AUTO] ( pg. 18)
6Diopter Adjustment Control ( pg. 14)
7Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ( pg. 26)
8Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ( pg. 17)

Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –]
( pg. 19)

9Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP]

( pg. 16)

!Power Switch [REC, PLAY, OFF]
"Lock Button
#Battery Release Button [BATT.] ( pg. 12)
$Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]

( pg. 15)

Connectors

%Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT]

(i.LINK*) ( pg. 32, 33)

* i.LINK refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry

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

i.LINK standard.
The connectors are located beneath the
covers.
&Audio/Video Output Connector [AV]

( pg. 21)
(DC Input Connector [DC] ( pg. 12)

GETTING STARTED

Indicators

á

POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( pg. 12)

Other Parts

à

LCD Monitor ( pg. 8)

â

Viewfinder ( pg. 14)

ä

Battery Pack Mount ( pg. 12)

ã

Shoulder Strap Eyelet ( pg. 11)

å

Grip Strap ( pg. 11)

ç

Speaker ( pg. 19)

é

Lens

è

LED Light ( pg. 26)

ê

Camera Sensor
(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor
necessary for shooting is built-in here.)

ë

Stereo Microphone

í

Stud Hole ( pg. 14)

ì

Tripod Mounting Socket ( pg. 14)

î

Cassette Holder Cover ( pg. 15)

ï

Connector Cover

Power Switch Position

REC:

To perform recording on the tape.

OFF:

To switch off the camcorder.

PLAY:

To play back a recording on the tape.

EN 9

GETTING STARTED

10 EN

GETTING STARTED

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder
Indications

During Video Recording

%

$

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1

M

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

!

1Battery Remaining Power Indicator
2Operation Mode ( pg. 18)

3LED Light Indicator ( pg. 26)
4 : Night-Alive Indicator ( pg. 30)

5Shutter Speed ( pg. 31)
6White Balance Indicator ( pg. 29)
7Selected Effect Indicator ( pg. 31)
8Selected Program AE Indicator ( pg. 30)
9SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode

!Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) ( pg. 23)

"Approximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 17)
#Zoom Indicator ( pg. 17)
$Selected Wide Mode Indicator ( pg. 15)

%Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) ( pg. 24)

&Tape Remaining Time ( pg. 16)
(REC: (Appears during recording.)

) : Spot Exposure Control Indicator

10

SOUND

15:55

A

: Auto Mode

M

: Manual Mode

: Gain Up Mode ( pg. 23)

Indicator ( pg. 24) (Appears for approx. 5

seconds after turning on the camcorder.)

(only indicator is displayed)

(only 16:9 indicator is displayed)

(only LP indicator is displayed)

( pg. 16)

PHOTO

: (Appears when taking Snapshot.)

( pg. 20, 26)

( pg. 28)

: Backlight Compensation Indicator
( pg. 28)
±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator
( pg. 27)

: Iris Lock Indicator ( pg. 28)

x

16:9

12 BIT

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– – –min

LP

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3

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+

,

M

A

7

0:61.1.32

0

~Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator

( pg. 30)

+Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 23)
,Tape Running Indicator

(Rotates while tape is running.)

-Date/Time ( pg. 24)
.Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator

( pg. 27)

/Time Code ( pg. 24)

During Video Playback

21

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M

I

X

BIT

BLANK SEARCH

PUSH "STOP" BUTTON

TO CANCEL

V

O

L

:/2

1

:

2

9

1Battery Remaining Power Indicator
2Sound L/R Indicator ( pg. 25)
3Blank Search Indicator ( pg. 20)
4Tape Speed (SP/LP) ( pg. 25)

(only LP indicator is displayed)

5Variable Search Speed Indicator: x-10, x-3,

x3 and x10 ( pg. 20)

63: Playback

¡: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search
1: Rewind/Shuttle Search
8: Pause

7Date/Time ( pg. 25)
8VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator

( pg. 19)

9Time Code ( pg. 25)

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5

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8

4

3

LP

D E C

6

5

x

3

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6

7

M

7

0

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.

GETTING STARTED

EN 11

Grip Adjustment

Open the pad and make grip adjustments.

● Before making the adjustment, remove any
security tags that may be attached to the
velcro.

Place here during

shooting.

How To Attach The Shoulder Strap

1 Peel off the pad

and thread the end
of the strap
through the eyelet.

Eyelet

2 Thread the

strap through the
buckle, adjust its
length, and use the
strap guide to fix it
in place.

Strap Guide

Buckle

3 Position the

buckle near the
eyelet and reattach
the pad.

GETTING STARTED

12 EN

GETTING STARTED

Power

Charging The Battery Pack

POWER/CHARGE Lamp

Battery pack
mount

Arrow

Battery
pack

Power switch

Lock
Button

To AC outlet

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

upward, push the battery pack slightly against
the battery pack mount 1.

3 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in

place 2.

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

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

● 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 downward while
pressing BATT. to detach it.

Battery pack Charging time
BN-VF808U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
BN-VF815U Approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.
BN-VF823U Approx. 3 hrs. 50 min.

* Provided

2

1

BATT.

To DC connector

AC Adapter

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 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 a fully charged battery pack is attached to the
unit, POWER/CHARGE lamp will blink for
approx. 10 seconds before it turns off.

● 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.

● After 5 minutes have elapsed in Record­Standby mode with the cassette inserted and no
operation is performed, 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.

● Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug
and cable. This may damage the AC adapter.

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 restore the accuracy of the battery
power indicator

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

Using The Battery Pack

A

Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery
Pack” ( pg. 12).

Maximum continuous recording time

Battery pack

BN-VF808U* 1 hr. 50 min. 2 hrs. 15 min.
BN-VF815U 3 hrs. 40 min. 4 hrs. 30 min.
BN-VF823U 5 hrs. 30 min. 6 hrs. 45 min.

* Provided

LCD monitor

on

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.
When the battery is attached, press DATA .

BATTERY CONDITION

MAX TIMELEVEL

100%

50

0

● When the Power Switch is set to “OFF”, 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.

● When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” or
“REC”, press DATA again to return to the
normal screen.

● Data battery status cannot be displayed
during playback or while recording is in
progress.

LCD

110min

FINDER

135min

GETTING STARTED

● 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.

EN 13

Using AC Power

Perform step 4 – 5 in “Charging The Battery
Pack” ( pg. 12).

NOTE:

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

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.
( pg. 24)

1

Select

2

SET

1 Open the LCD monitor fully.
2 Set the Power Switch to “REC” or “PLAY”

while pressing down the Lock Button located
on the switch.

● If set to “REC”, the recording mode should be

“M” ( pg. 18).

set to

3 Press MENU.
4 Select “SYSTEM”, press SET or 2.
5 Select “LANGUAGE”, press SET or 2.
6 Select the desired language, press SET or

2.

7 Press MENU.

Press 1 whenever you want to return to the
previous menu screen.

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

GETTING STARTED

14 EN

GETTING STARTED

Date/Time Settings

1

Select

2

SET

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all
times, but its display can be turned on or off.
( pg. 24, 25)
Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Language Settings”
( pg. 13).

CLOCK ADJ.

YEAR. MONTH. DATE24h

2007 JAN 03

14 : 10

1 Select “DISPLAY”, press SET or 2.
2 Select “CLOCK ADJ.”, press SET or 2.
3 Select the desired date display format,

press SET or

● Repeat this step to input time display format
(Select from “24h” or “12h”), month, date, year,
hour and minutes.

2.

4 Press MENU.

Press 1 whenever you want to return to the
previous menu screen/setting.

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.

3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until

the indications in the viewfinder are clearly
focused.

Example:

Brightness Adjustment Of The
Display

1

Select

±

BRIGHT

2

SET

Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Language Settings”
( pg. 13).

● To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder,
pull out the viewfinder fully and set
“PRIORITY” to “FINDER” ( pg. 24).

0

1 Select “DISPLAY”, press SET or 2.
2 Select “BRIGHT”, press SET or 2.
3 Select the appropriate brightness, press

SET or

2.

4 Press MENU.

Press 1 whenever you want to return to the
previous menu screen.

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.

Diopter Adjustment Control

CAUTION:

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

GETTING STARTED

EN 15

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

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

Cassette
holder
cover

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”

to close the cassette holder.

● Be sure to press only the section labeled
“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.

● 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.

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.

PUSH

OPEN/
EJECT

Make sure the window
side is facing out.

Erase
protection
tab

• Appears if a tape is loaded while the Power
Switch is set to “REC”.

• Blinks when no tape is loaded.

TAPE!

Appears if a tape is not loaded when the
Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed while the
Power Switch is set to “REC”.

CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB

Appears when the erase protection tab is set to
“SAVE” while the Power Switch is set to “REC”.

16:9 Wide Mode

You can record videos at 4:3 size and 16:9
size. By default, the camera is set to record
videos at the 16:9 size.

16:9

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.
2 Each press 16:9 switches the screen size.

On the LCD monitor:

16 : 9

On the viewfinder:

16 : 9

NOTE:

If you record videos in 16:9 size, the image may
appear to be slightly vertically stretched when
playing back on TV with the 4:3 screen.
( pg. 24, 25)

4 : 3

4 : 3

GETTING STARTED

16 EN

VIDEO RECORDING

Basic Recording

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed
below:

● Power ( pg. 12)

● Loading A Cassette ( pg. 15)

● Remove the lens cap. ( pg. 11)

● Open the LCD monitor fully.

● Select videos at 4:3 size or 16:9 (wide) size.
( pg. 15)

Zoom Lever

Lock Button

Recording Start/Stop
Button

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.

2 Press START/STOP button to start

recording. “REC” appears on the display while
recording is in progress. To stop recording,
press START/STOP again.

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, 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
avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle
Of A Tape” (

● To record in LP (Long Play) mode,  pg. 24.

 pg. 18).

Recording mode

SP LP

Tape Remaining 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.

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.

● Slide the Power Zoom lever repeatedly to

change the sound to on/off.

Zooming

While recording

Zoom out

W: Wide angle

You can zoom in up to 34X by using the optical

●

zoom.

● Zoom magnification over 34X is done through

digital image processing, and is therefore called
digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to
800X. Set (ZOOM) to [68X] or [800X].

 pg. 23)

(

Optical zoom (up to 34X)

Digital zoom (up to 800X)

Zoom in

T: Telephoto

NOTES:

● Macro shooting is possible as close as approx. 5

cm (2") to the subject when the zoom lever is set
all the way to W.

● When you zoom into a subject close to the lens,

the camera may automatically zoom out
depending on the distance to the subject. In this
case, set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”. (

 pg. 23)

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).

VIDEO RECORDING

EN 17

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 self­recording) 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 ( pg. 16) is executed

during 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 LCD

monitor, close the viewfinder.

RECORDING & PLAYBACK

18 EN

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*

(30 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
( pg. 18) 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”. (

1 second)

 pg. 24)

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search
( pg. 20) to find the spot at which you want to
start recording, then engage the Still Playback
mode. ( pg. 19)

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

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 :

You can record using no special effects or
manual adjustments.

Manual Mode :

Manual recording is possible by setting various
functions

.

AUTO

A

M

MAN UAL

Normal Playback

VOL. +/–

BLANK

66

66

¡¡

¡¡

11

11

MENU

7

Speaker

1 Load a cassette. ( pg. 15)
2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.

●

The above screen (referring to the control lever

 pg. 7)) will be displayed for approx. 3

(
seconds on the LCD Monitor.

Operation To select

6

7

¡

1

Move the control lever up.
Move the control lever down.
Move the control lever right.
Move the control lever left.

3 To start playback, press 6.
4 To stop playback, press 7.

●

During Stop mode, press 1 to rewind, or ¡
to fast-forward the tape.

● Press SET to display the guide operation

screen.

To control the speaker volume

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

“–” to turn down the volume.

Lock Button

Power
Switch

SET

VIDEO PLAYBACK

EN

19

NOTES:

● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD

monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV.

 pg. 21)

(

● If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when

power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder
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 cable is connected to the AV connector,

the sound is not heard from the speaker.

HDV

Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV
format are detected. The pictures in the HDV
format cannot be played back with this
camcorder.

Still Playback

Pauses during video playback.

1) Press 6 during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press 6

again.

●

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

RECORDING & PLAYBACK

20 EN

A

VIDEO PLAYBACK

Variable Shuttle Search

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

1) During playback, press ¡ once or twice for

forward search, or 1 once or twice for
reverse search.

1¡

x-10 x-3 x3 x10

2) To resume normal playback, press 6.

●

During playback, press and hold ¡ or 1.
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.

During Shuttle Search,
parts of the picture may not
be clearly visible across
the screen.

Blank Search

Helps you find where you should start
recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time
code interruption. ( pg. 18)

1 Perform steps 1 – 2 in “Normal Playback”

( pg. 19).

2 Press BLANK.

●

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 7 or BLANK.

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.

Playback Snapshot

This camcorder allows you to take snapshots
during video playback.
Press SNAPSHOT.

Connections To A TV Or VCR

To AV

connector

or

Audio/Video cable
(provided)

TV

VCR

1Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/

VCR has only A/V input connectors.)

2Red to AUDIO R IN*
3White to AUDIO L IN*

* Not required for watching still images only.

VIDEO PLAYBACK

EN 21

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.

( pg. 19)

●

Please set “16:9 OUTPUT” of Playback Menus
so that the image may suit your TV (16:9 TV or

 pg. 24, 25)

4:3 TV). (

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

●

Date/Time
Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF” (

● Time Code

Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” (

● Indications other than date/time and time code

Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”

 pg. 25).

(

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery
pack. (

 pg. 13)

● To monitor the picture and sound from the

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

 pg. 25).

 pg. 25).

RECORDING & PLAYBACK

22 EN

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

Changing The Menu Settings

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to­use, on-screen menu system that simplifies
many of the more detailed camcorder settings.
( pg. 22 – 25)

1

Select

2

SET

MENU

1 For Video Recording Menu:

Set the Power Switch to “REC” while

●

pressing down the Lock Button located on
the switch.

● Set the recording mode to “

For Video Playback Menu:

Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 8)
3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Screen for Video
Recording Menu

FUNCTION
CAMERA
VTR
DISPLAY
SYSTEM

EXIT

Power Switch

Lock
Button

M

”. ( pg. 18)

Screen for Video
Playback Menu

VTR
DISPLAY
SYSTEM

EXIT

4 Select the desired function, press SET or 2.

The selected function menu appears.
Example: FUNCTION menu.

Current Setting

FUNCTION

W

IPE/FADER
PROGRAM AE
EFFECT
EXPOSURE
W

.BALANCE
SHUTTER

WN

OFF
OFF

±

AUTO
OFF

0

EXIT

5 Select the desired selection, press SET or

2.

Example: WIPE/FADER menu.

WIPE/FADER

OFF
WHITE
BLACK
SLIDE
SCROLL

OFF

W

H

BK

6 Select the desired setting, press SET or 2.

Selection is completed.

7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.

● Press 1 whenever you want to cancel or return

to the previous menu screen.

● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other

function menus.

In the following pages, [ ] refers to Factory
preset settings.

Recording Menus

FUNCTION

The following menu settings can be changed
only when the Power Switch is set to “REC”.

WIPE/FADER

( pg. 30), “Wipe or Fader Effects”

PROGRAM AE

( pg. 30), “Program AE, Effects And Shutter
Effects”

EFFECT

( pg. 30, 31), “Program AE, Effects And
Shutter Effects”

EXPOSURE

( pg. 27), “Exposure Control”

W. BALANCE

( pg. 29), “White Balance Adjustment”

SHUTTER

( pg. 30, 31), “Program AE, Effects And
Shutter Effects”

CAMERA

The following menu settings can be changed
only when the Power Switch is set to “REC”.

ZOOM

[34X]: When set to “34X” while using digital

zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 34X
since digital zoom will be disengaged.
68X: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By
digitally processing and magnifying images,
zooming is possible from 34X (the optical
zoom limit), to a maximum of 68X digital
magnification.
800X: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By
digitally processing and magnifying images,
zooming is possible from 34X (the optical
zoom limit), to a maximum of 800X digital
magnification.

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

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).

Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go
out of focus.

DIS

OFF : Disables the function. (DIS disable

icon appears.)
[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.

● Switch off this mode when recording with the

camcorder on a tripod.

● DIS cannot be activated when “NIGHT” in

“PROGRAM AE”, or “STROBE” in “EFFECT” is
selected or when LIGHT is set to on, or when

SNAPSHOT is pressed.

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.

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.

EN 23

ADVANCED FEATURES

24 EN

[SP]*: To record in the SP (Standard Play)

mode
LP: Long Play—more economical, providing

1.5 times the recording time.
* SP indicator does not appear on the screen.

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

VTR

REC MODE

NOTES:

● If the recording mode is switched, the playback

picture will be blurred at the switching point.

● 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. (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)

DISPLAY

The “DISPLAY” settings (except “CLOCK
ADJ.”, “16:9 OUTPUT” and “BRIGHT”) are
effective only for shooting.

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.
ON: The date/time is always displayed.

CLOCK ADJ.

 pg. 14, “Date/Time Settings”

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.

16:9 OUTPUT

To enable your tv to display images in 16:9
wide mode, set the tv screen size correctly.

4:3 TV: For TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3.
[16:9 TV]: For TV with an aspect ratio of 16:9.

( pg. 18)

BRIGHT

 pg. 14, “Brightness Adjustment Of The
Display”

SYSTEM

The “SYSTEM” functions which are set when
the Power Switch is set to “REC” are also
applied when the Power Switch is set to
“PLAY”.

LANGUAGE

[ENGLISH] / FRANCAIS / ESPAÑOL /

PORTUGUÊS
The language setting can be changed.
( pg. 13)

MELODY

OFF: Even though not heard while shooting,

shutter sound is recorded on the tape.
[ON]: A melody sounds when any operation is
performed. It also activates the shutter sound
effect.

PRIORITY

[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.

DEMO MODE

OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take

place.
[ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as
Wipe/Fader and 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 “REC”.

● 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.

CAM RESET

[CANCEL]: Does not reset all settings to the

factory-preset.
EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory­preset.

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

DISPLAY

Each setting (except “OFF” in “ON SCREEN”,
“DATE/TIME” and “TIME CODE”) is linked with
“DISPLAY”, which appears when the Power
Switch is set to “REC”.

EN 25

Playback Menus

VTR

The settings below are effective only for video
playback except “REC MODE”. The
parameters (except “SOUND L/R” and
“NARRATION” settings) are the same as in the
description on page 24.

SOUND L/R and NARRATION

During tape playback, the camcorder detects
the sound mode in which the recording was
made, and plays the sound back. Select the
sound to accompany your playback picture.

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. ( pg. 31, 32)

* SP indicator does not appear on the screen.

NARRATION

Although it is not possible to perform audio
dubbing with this camcorder, you can hear
sound from an audio-dubbed tape during
playback using this function.
[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.
MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are
combined and output in stereo on both “L” and
“R” channels.

SOUND L/R

[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.

The parameters (except “OFF” in “ON
SCREEN” setting) are the same as in the
description on  pg. 24.

ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV

When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display
disappears.

DATE/TIME [OFF] / ON
CLOCK ADJ.

 pg. 14, “Date/Time Settings”

TIME CODE [OFF] / ON

 pg. 18, “Time Code”

16:9 OUTPUT 4:3 TV / [16:9 TV]

 pg. 24, “16:9 OUTPUT”

BRIGHT

 pg. 14, “Brightness Adjustment Of The
Display”

SYSTEM

Each setting (except “DEMO MODE”) is linked
with “SYSTEM”, which appears when the
Power Switch is set to “REC”.

The parameters are the same as in the
description on page 24.

ADVANCED FEATURES

26 EN

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

LED Light

LED Light can be used to
brighten the subject in the dark
place during video recording.

LIGHT

LED Light

1 Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the

setting.

The light is on always. ( appears.)

The light turns on automatically
when dark. ( appears.)

Turns off the 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 when the

LED Light setting is “ON”, the Night-Alive
function will be activated, and makes it possible
to shoot the subject brighter.

● Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter

speed when the LED Light setting is “ON”, they
will appear slightly blurred.

Snapshot (Record Still Image On
Tape)

This feature lets you record still images that
look like photographs onto a tape.

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.
2 Press SNAPSHOT.

●

The

“PHOTO

will be recorded for approx. 5 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. 5 seconds, then the normal recording
resumes.

● If the image taken by snapshot is too dark or too

bright, select (

 pg. 30).

(

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 2
provides an effect similar to serial photography.
(Interval between still images: approx. 1
second)

” indication appears and a still image

 pg. 28) or “SPOTLIGHT”

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

EN 27

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 “REC”.

FOCUS

11

11

SET

2 Set the recording mode to “
3 Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator

appears.

4 Press 1 or 2 to focus on a subject.

●

When the focus level cannot be adjusted any
further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

5 Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.

To reset to Auto Focus
Press FOCUS twice.

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 .

22

22

Manual focus indicator

M

”. ( pg. 18)

Exposure Control

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

Select

±

EXPOSURE

2

SET

1 Open the LCD monitor fully.
2 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.
3 Set the recording mode to “

M

4 Press MENU.
5 Select “FUNCTION”, press SET or 2.

6 Select “EXPOSURE”, press SET or 2.
7 Select the appropriate exposure, press SET

or

2.

To brighten the image, press 3. To darken the

●

image, press 4. (maximum +/-6)

8 Press MENU.

NOTES:

● If the adjustment does not cause any visible

change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”.

 pg. 22, 23)

(

● You cannot use the manual exposure control at

the same time when “PROGRAM AE” is set to
“SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” (
the backlight compensation.

 pg. 30), or with

0

”. ( pg. 18)

ADVANCED FEATURES

28 EN

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

Iris Lock

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 Perform steps 1 - 6 in “Exposure Control”

( pg. 27)

2 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the

LCD monitor or the viewfinder, then press and
hold SET or
indication appears.

2 for over 2 seconds. The “ ”

3 Press SET or 2. The iris is locked.
4 Press MENU.

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

“REC”.

2 Set the recording mode to

“M”.

( pg. 18)

3 Press so that the

Backlight Compensation
indicator “ ” appears.

To cancel Backlight Compensation

Press 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.

SET

Spot Exposure Control

Selection of a spot metering area enables
more precise exposure compensation.

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.
2 Set the recording mode to “
3 Press twice so that the Spot Exposure

Control indicator “ ” appears.

A spot metering area frame appears at the

●

center of the LCD monitor/viewfinder.

4 Press SET.

●

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 SET over 2
seconds. The “ ” indication appears and the
iris is locked.

To cancel Spot Exposure Control

Press once so that the “ ” indicator
disappears.

NOTES:

● Depending on the shooting location and

condition, optimum result may not be attained.

● “STROBE” in “EFFECT” cannot be used with

Spot Exposure Control.

M

”. ( pg. 18)

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance

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 “W. BALANCE” to the desired mode.
( pg. 23)

●

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. ( “Manual White Balance
Adjustment”, pg. 29)

FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.

CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.

HALOGEN: A video light or similar type
of lighting is used.

Adjustment

Adjust the white
balance manually
when shooting under
various types of
lighting.

1 Set the Power

Switch to “REC”.

2 Set the recording mode to “
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 Select “MWB” in “W. BALANCE” menu

( pg. 23), then press and hold SET or

begins blinking.

●

When the setting is completed, stops
blinking.

5 Press SET or 2 to engage the setting.
6 Press MENU. 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.

 pg. 27)

(

● Because the color temperature is different

depending on the light source, 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.

● White Balance cannot be activated

simultaneously with “TWILIGHT” in “PROGRAM

 pg. 30).

AE” (

● White Balance cannot be activated if the

“SEPIA” or “MONOTONE” mode is activated.

White paper

M

”. ( pg. 18)

EN 29

2 until

ADVANCED FEATURES

30 EN

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

Wipe Or Fader Effects Program AE, Effects And Shutter

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 Power Switch to “REC”.
2 Set the recording mode to “

M

”. ( pg. 18)

3 Set “WIPE/FADER” in “FUNCTION” Menu.

( pg. 23)

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

activate the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.

NOTE:

You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by
pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop
Button.

WIPE/FADER

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)
WHITE : Fade in or out with a white

screen.
BLACK : Fade in or out with a black

screen.
SLIDE : Wipe in from right to left, or wipe

out from left to right.
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.

Effects

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.
2 Set the recording mode to “
3 Set “EFFECT”, “PROGRAM AE” or

“SHUTTER” in “FUNCTION” Menu. ( pg. 23)

●

The selected effect will be shown for approx. 2
seconds before the camcorder returns to the
menu screen.

NOTES:

● Shutter Effects cannot be used during “NIGHT”.

● 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 1/500 – 1/4000” is selected.

PROGRAM AE

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)
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 ( pg. 29) is
automatically set to “AUTO”. 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.

NIGHT : 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.
During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring
the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use
of a tripod is recommended.

M

”. ( pg. 18)

FEATURES FOR RECORDING EDITING

EFFECT

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)
SEPIA : Recorded scenes have a brownish

tint like old photos.
MONOTONE : Like classic black and white

films, your footage is shot in B/W.
CLASSIC : Gives recorded scenes a

strobe effect.
STROBE : Your recording looks like a

series of consecutive snapshots.
MIRROR : Creates a mirror image on the

left half of the screen, juxtaposed to the normal
image on the other half.

SHUTTER

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-vapour lamp is reduced.

SHUTTER 1/500/SHUTTER 1/4000:
(Refer to PROGRAM AE - SPORTS

mode.)

Dubbing To A VCR

To use this camcorder as a player

1 Following the illustration,  pg. 21,

“Connections To A TV Or VCR” , connect the
camcorder and the VCR’s input connectors.

2 Perform steps 1 - 6 ( pg. 21)
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. (

● To choose whether or not the following displays

appear on the connected TV

• Date/time
Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF”

 pg. 25).

(

• Time code
Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”
( pg. 25).

• Indications other than date/time and time code
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/
TV” ( pg. 25).

EN 31

 pg. 13)

ADVANCED FEATURES

32 EN

EDITING

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.

( pg. 19)

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

 pg. 13)

pack. (

● 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 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 or VC-VDV206U
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 the camcorder’s Power Switch to

“PLAY”.

4 Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”.

( pg. 25)

5 Start playback on the player.
6 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

engage the Record-Pause mode.

• The “ ” indication appears on the

DV IN

screen.

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 7 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. (

COPY PROTECTED

Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is
attempted while this camcorder is being used
as a recorder.

 pg. 24)

Connection To A Personal
Computer

Using DV cable

To DV IN/OUT

Core filter

DV cable (optional)

Core filter

To DV connector

EDITING

EN 33

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

®

Windows

Messenger to conduct video

®

XP, you can use

conferences over the Internet, using a
camcorder. For details, refer to the help for the

®

Windows

Messenger.

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack.

 pg. 13)

(

● 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.

● 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.

● If, after connecting a DV cable to the camcoder

and it doesn’t work, restart the camcoder.

or

PC with DV 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.

ADVANCED FEATURES

34 EN

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

No power is supplied.

● The power is not connected properly.
➜Connect the AC Adapter securely. ( pg. 12)

● The battery pack is not attached firmly.

➜Detach the battery pack once again and re-

attach it firmly. ( pg. 13)

● The battery is dead.
➜Replace the dead battery with a fully charged

one. ( pg. 12)

Recording cannot be performed.

● The tape’s erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.

➜Set the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC”.

( pg. 15)

● “TAPE END” appears.

➜Replace with new cassette. ( pg. 15)

● The cassette holder cover is open.

➜Close the cassette holder cover.

When shooting a subject illuminated by
bright light, vertical lines appear.

This is not a malfunction.

When the screen is under direct sunlight
during shooting, the screen becomes red
or black for an instant.

This is not a malfunction.

The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications
blink.

● Effects function that cannot be used together
are selected at the same time.

➜Re-read the sections covering Effects.

( pg. 23)

The tape is moving, but there is no
picture.

● Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to
its VIDEO mode.

➜Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate

for video playback. ( pg. 21)

● The cassette holder cover is open.

➜Close the cassette holder cover. ( pg. 15)

Blocks of noise appear during playback,
or there is no playback picture and the
screen becomes blue.

Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning
cassette. ( pg. 5)

The focus does not adjust automatically.

● Focus is set to the Manual mode.
➜Set Focus to the Auto mode. ( pg. 27)

● The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

➜Clean the lens and check the focus again.

( pg. 27)

The color of Snapshot looks strange.

● The light source or the subject does not include
white. Or there are various different light
sources behind the subject.

➜Find a white subject and compose your shot so

that it also appears in the frame. ( pg. 26, 29)

The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the
camcorder does not light during charging.

● Charging is difficult in places subject to
extremely high/low temperatures.

➜To protect the battery, it is recommended to

charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C
to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). ( pg. 36)

● The battery pack is not attached firmly.

➜Detach the battery pack once again and re-

attach it firmly. (

pg. 12)

The image looks like the shutter speeds is
too slow.

● When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes
highly sensitive to light when “GAIN UP” is set
to “AUTO”.

➜If you want the lighting to look more natural, set

“GAIN UP” to “AGC” or “OFF”. ( pg. 23)

Images on the LCD monitor appear dark
or whitish.

● In places subject to low temperature, images
become dark due to the characteristics of the
LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction.

➜Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD

monitor. ( pg. 8, 14)

● When the LCD monitor’s fluorescent light
reaches the end of its service life, images on
the LCD monitor become dark.

➜Consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Picture does not appear on the LCD
monitor.

● The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is
set to “FINDER”.

➜Push the viewfinder back in or set “PRIORITY”

to “LCD”. ( pg. 8, 24)

● The LCD monitor’s brightness setting is too
dark.

➜Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.

( pg. 14)

➜If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees,

open the monitor fully. ( pg. 8)

Aspect ratio is strange

If the aspect ratio of the video you are playing is
strange, change the setting in “16:9 OUTPUT”.

( pg. 24, 25)

Displays the battery remaining power.

Remaining power level

As the battery power comes close to nil, the
battery remaining power indicator blinks.
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns
off automatically.

ExhaustedHigh

TAPE END

Appears when the tape ends during recording or
playback.

LENS CAP

Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if
the lens cap is attached or when it is dark.

SET DATE/TIME!

● Appears when the date/time is not set.
( pg. 14).

● The built-in clock battery has run out and the
previously set date/time has been erased.

➜Consult your nearest JVC dealer for

replacement.

TROUBLESHOOTING

EN 35

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE
REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY OR
DC PLUG

Error indications 01, 02 or 06.
Remedy: Remove and reattach the power supply

or battery.

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE
EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE

Error indications 03 or 04.
Remedy: Eject the cassette and reinsert.

In the above 2 error indications, the camcorder
turns off automatically. Eject the cassette once
and re-insert it, then check if the indication clears.
When it does, you can resume using the
camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your
nearest JVC dealer.

REFERENCES

36 EN

CAUTIONS

AC Adapter

When using the AC Adapter in areas other
than the USA

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

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER

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

Plug adapter

Battery Packs

The supplied battery pack is
a lithium-ion battery. Before
using the supplied battery
pack or an optional battery
pack, be sure to read the
following cautions:

● To avoid hazards

...do not burn.
...do not short-circuit the terminals. When

transporting, make sure the provided battery
cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap

is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.
...do not modify or disassemble.
...do not expose the battery to temperatures

exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the

battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.
...use only specified chargers.

To prevent damage and prolong service

●

life

...do not subject to unnecessary shock.
...charge in an environment where temperatures

are within the tolerances shown in the chart

below. This is a chemical reaction type

battery — cooler temperatures impede

chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures

can prevent complete charging.
...store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure

to high temperatures will increase natural

discharge and shorten service life.
... fully charge and then fully discharge the battery

every 6 months when storing the battery pack

over a long period time.
...remove from charger or powered unit when not

in use, as some machines use current even

when switched off.

Terminals

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/
50°F), 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.

NOTES:

● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after
charging, or after use.

Temperature Range Specifications

Charging: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Operation: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage: –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)

● The lower the temperature, the longer
recharging takes.

● Charging times are for a fully discharged battery
pack.

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be
sure to read the following cautions:

● During use

...make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV

mark.

...be aware that recording onto prerecorded

tapes automatically erases the previously
recorded video and audio signals.

...make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

...do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly

without allowing the tape to run at all. This
slackens the tape and can result in damage.

...do not open the front tape cover. This exposes

the tape to fingerprints and dust.

Store cassettes

●

...away from heaters or other heat sources.
...out of direct sunlight.
...where they won’t be subject to unnecessary

shock or vibration.

...where they won’t be exposed to strong

magnetic fields (such as those generated by
motors, transformers or magnets).

...vertically, in their original cases.

LCD Monitor

● To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,

DO NOT

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

the bottom.

To prolong service life

●

...avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

Be aware of the following phenomena for

●

LCD monitor use. These are not
malfunctions

...While using the camcorder, the surface around

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

...If you leave power on for a long time, the

surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

Main Unit

● For safety, DO NOT

...open the camcorder’s chassis.
...disassemble or modify the unit.
...short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in
use.

...allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to

enter the unit.

...remove the battery pack or disconnect the

power supply while the power is on.

...leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

Avoid using the unit

●

...in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
...in places subject to soot or steam such as near

a cooking stove.

...in places subject to excessive shock or

vibration.
...near a television set.
...near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting

antennas, etc.).
...in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C

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

temperatures.

DO NOT leave the unit

●

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

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

To protect the unit, DO NOT

●

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

transportation.

CAUTIONS

...keep the lens directed at extremely bright

objects for long periods.

...expose the lens and viewfinder’s lens to direct

sunlight.

...carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder.

...swing it excessively when using the hand strap

or the grip.

...swing the soft camera case excessively when

the camcorder is inside it.

Dirty heads can cause the following

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EN 37

problems:

...No picture during playback.
...Blocks of noise appear during playback.
...During recording or playback, the Head Clog

Warning indicator “ ” appears.

...Recording cannot be performed properly.

In such cases, use an optional cleaning
cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette
is used more than once consecutively, damage
to the video heads may result. After the
camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it
stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning
cassette’s instructions.
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the
problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
Mechanical moving parts used to move the
video heads and video tape tend to become
dirty and worn out over time. In order to
maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic
check-ups are recommended after using the
unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodic check­ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

REFERENCES

38 EN

Serious malfunctioning

CAUTIONS

About moisture condensation

● You have observed that pouring a cold liquid
into a glass will cause drops of water to form
on the glass’ outer surface. This same
phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a
camcorder when it is moved from a cool place
to a warm place, after heating a cold room,
under extremely humid conditions or in a place
directly subjected to the cool air from an air
conditioner.

● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe
damage to the video tape, and can lead to
internal damage to the camcorder itself.

CONDENSATION, OPERATION

PAUSED PLEASE WAIT

Appears if condensation occurs. When this
indication is displayed, wait more than 1
hour until condensation disappears.

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC
dealer.

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

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number : GR-D750U
Trade Name : JVC
Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS

CORP.

Address : 1700 Valley Road

Wayne, N. J. 07470
Telephone Number : 973-317–5000
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

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

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

This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Camcorder

For General

Power supply

DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)

Power consumption

Approx. 2.2 W (2.3 W*) (LCD monitor off,
viewfinder on)
Approx. 2.7 W (2.8 W*) (LCD monitor on,
viewfinder off)
Approx. 7.5 W (Maximum; when charging the
battery pack)

* Using LED Light

Dimensions (W x H x D)

61 mm x 94 mm x 114 mm

(with the LCD monitor closed and the

4-1/2")

viewfinder pushed back in)

Weight

Approx. 410 g (0.90 lbs) (without battery, cassette
and lens cap)
Approx. 480 g (1.06 lbs) (incl. battery, cassette
and lens cap)

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Operating humidity

35% to 80%

Storage temperature

–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)

Pickup

1/6" CCD

Lens

F 2.0, f = 2.3 mm to 78.2 mm, 34:1 power zoom
lens

Filter diameter

ø27 mm

LCD monitor

2.7" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active
matrix system

Viewfinder

Electronic viewfinder with 0.33" color LCD

Speaker

Monaural

LED Light

Effective distance: 1.5 m (5 ft)

(2-3/8" x 3-11/16" x

SPECIFICATIONS

EN 39

For Digital Video Camera

Format

DV format (SD mode)

Signal format

NTSC standard

Recording/Playback format

Video: Digital component recording
Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel
(12-BIT), 48 kHz 2-channel (16-BIT)

Cassette

Mini DV cassette

Tape speed

SP: 18.8 mm/s, LP: 12.5 mm/s

Maximum recording time (using 80 min.
cassette)

SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.

For Connectors

AV

Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog, stereo

DV

Input/output: 4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant

AC Adapter

Power requirement

AC 110 V to 240 V~, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Output

DC 11 V =, 1 A

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless
otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and
specifications subject to change without notice.

REFERENCES

TERMS

A

AC Adapter ....................13

Auto/Manual Mode ........18

B

Backlight Compensation 28

Battery Pack ......12, 13, 36

Blank Search .................20

Bright .......................24, 25

C

Cam Reset .....................25

Changing The Menu

Settings ...........22 – 25

Charging The Battery

Pack ........................12

Clock Adj. ..........14, 24, 25

Connection To A Personal

Computer ................33

Connections To A TV Or

VCR ........................21

Control Level ...................7

D

Data Battery ...................13

Date/Time Settings ........14

Demonstration Mode .....24

Digital Image Stabilization

(DIS) .......................23

Dubbing ...................31, 32

E

Effect .............................31

Exposure Control ...........27

G

Gain Up .........................23

I

Interface Shooting .........17

Iris Lock .........................28

J

Journalistic Shooting .....17

L

Language ...................... 24

LCD Monitor and

Viewfinder ........... 8, 14

LED Light ......................26

Loading A Cassette ....... 15

M

Manual Focus ............... 27

Melody .......................... 24

Motor Drive Mode .......... 26

N

Narration ....................... 25

Night Alive ..................... 30

O

On Screen ............... 24, 25

P

Playback Sound ............ 25

Power-linked operation ...8

Priority ........................... 24

Program AE .................. 30

Q

Quick Review ................ 16

R

Rec Mode ................ 24, 25

Recording Capacity

Tape ....................... 16

S

Shutter Effects ........ 30, 31

Snapshot Mode ............. 26

Sound L/R ..................... 25

Sound Mode .................. 24

Speaker Volume ........... 19

Specifications ................ 39

Spot Exposure Control .. 28

T

Tape Speed

(REC MODE) ....24, 25

Tele Macro .....................23

Telephoto Setting ..........23

Time Code ...............18, 24

Tripod Mounting .............14

Troubleshooting .............34

W

White Balance ...............29

Wind Cut ........................23

Wipe Or Fader Effects ...30

Z

Zooming ...................17, 23

16:9 Output ..............24, 25

EN

GR-D750U

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