Jvc GRD760, GRD770 User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-D760EK GR-D770EK

LYT1645-001A

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages, 3 – 6 to ensure safe use of this product.

ENGLISH

GETTING STARTED

INSTRUCTIONS

RECORDING & PLAYBACK

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

ADVANCED FEATURES

REFERENCES

TERMS

To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. (墌 pg. 33, 36)

Back cover

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Major Features of this Camcorder

Wipe/Fader Effects

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

Fade in

Fade out

Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects

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

LED Light

You can brighten the subject in the dark place with the LED Light. (墌 pg. 38)

Backlight Compensation

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

Data Battery

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

BATTERY CONDITION

100%

50%

MAX TIME

LCD

FINDER

min

Live Slow

You can record and play back precious or hard-to-see moments at a slow speed. The sound is recorded and played back in real time. (墌 pg. 38)

Auto Button

You can change the recording mode between manual setting to the standard mode setting of the camcorder by pressing the AUTO button. (墌 pg. 21)

Dual Rec.

You can capture and view still images without disturbing the recording in progress. (墌 pg. 21)

16:9

640

min

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PHOTO

READ THIS FIRST !

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

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

● We recommend cleaning your video heads before use.

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

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

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

● Use SP (Standard) mode for important video recordings.

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

● For safety and reliability.

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

● This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF808U/BN-VF815U/BN-VF823U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.

● This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and

MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked and memory cards marked or

● SDHC Memory Card cannot be used with this camcorder.

● 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 optimised to maximise the performance of your camcorder.

can be used with this unit.

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

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

● DO NOT leave the unit

- in place of over 50°C (122°F).

- in place where humidity is extremely low (below

35%) or extremely high (80%).

- in direct sunlight.

- in a closed car in summer.

- near a heater.

● The LCD monitor is made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%).

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

Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 49 - 50.

● Microsoft

● Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple

● QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple

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

and Windows® are either registered

Computer, Inc.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)

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

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

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

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

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black Brown to L (Live)

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

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

CAUTIONS:

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

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

CAUTION:

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

or Red

CAUTIONS:

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

● This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF808U/BN-VF815U/BN-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.)

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

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

Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate.

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

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

● Dispose of used battery promptly.

● Keep away from children.

● Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in

fire.

NOTES:

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

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

WAR NIN G :

Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

EN 5

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

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

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

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

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

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

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

CAUTION!

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

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

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

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

CAUTION!

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

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment

[European Union]

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

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

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

(Business users)

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

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

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

Dear Customer, [European Union]

This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.

European representative of Victor Company of Japan Limited is: JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH Postfach 10 05 52 61145 Friedberg Germany

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

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

DO read the operating instructions before you

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

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

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

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ABOVE ALL

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

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

USER MAINTENANCE

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.

● Mould 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. (墌

pg. 3)

GETTING STARTED 8

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

Regarding This Manual................................... 12

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

Grip Adjustment.............................................. 13

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

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

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

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

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

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

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ....................... 17

Loading/Unloading A Memory Card................ 18

16:9 Wide Mode.............................................. 18

RECORDING & PLAYBACK 19

VIDEO RECORDING ........................................... 19

Basic Recording.............................................. 19

Tape Remaining Time ................................ 19

Quick Review.............................................. 19

Zooming...................................................... 20

Journalistic Shooting .................................. 20

Interface Shooting ...................................... 20

Time Code .................................................. 21

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...... 21

Dual Rec. .................................................... 21

Auto/Manual Mode ..................................... 21

VIDEO PLAYBACK ............................................. 22

Normal Playback............................................. 22

Still Playback .............................................. 22

Variable Shuttle Search .............................. 22

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

Playback Snapshot..................................... 23

Connections To A TV Or VCR........................ 23

Playback Using The Remote Control.............. 24

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ADVANCED FEATURES 33

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.................. 33

Changing The Menu Settings ......................... 33

Recording Menus............................................ 34

Playback Menus ............................................. 37

FEATURES FOR RECORDING ............................... 38

LED Light ........................................................ 38

Live Slow ........................................................ 38

Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape).........38

Manual Focus................................................. 39

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

Iris Lock .......................................................... 40

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

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

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

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

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

Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects........41

Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To

A Memory Card .......................................... 42

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

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

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With

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

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

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

Insert Editing................................................... 46

REFERENCES 47

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

CAUTIONS ........................................................ 49

SPECIFICATIONS................................................ 51

TERMS Back cover

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. 29

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

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

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

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

Initialising A Memory Card.............................. 32

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Index

GETTING STARTED

BATT.

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.

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

“PRIORITY” to the desired

use. Set

SYSTEM Menu. (墌 pg. 36)

mode in

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

Controls

a :Up / Play / Pause [4/9] (墌 pg. 22)/

Manual Focus [FOCUS] (墌 pg. 39)

:Down / Stop [8] (墌 pg. 22)

Backlight Compensation (墌 pg. 40) Spot Exposure (墌 pg. 40)

:Left / Rewind [

Quick Review [QUICK REVIEW] (墌 pg. 19)

:Right / Fast-Forward [

LED Light [LIGHT] (墌 pg. 38)

Press down [SET]

] (墌 pg. 22)/

B VIDEO / MEMORY Switch C 16:9 Wide Screen Button [16:9] (墌 pg. 18)

Blank Search [BLANK] (墌 pg. 23) Index Button [INDEX] (墌 pg. 28)

D Menu Button [MENU] (墌 pg. 33) E Data Battery Button [DATA] (墌 pg. 15) F Auto Button [AUTO] (墌 pg. 21) G Dioptre Adjustment Control (墌 pg. 16) H Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (墌 pg. 38)

Live Slow Button [SLOW] (墌 pg. 38)

I Power Zoom Lever [T/W] (墌 pg. 20)

Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –] (墌 pg. 22)

J Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP]

(墌 pg. 19)

K Power Switch [REC, PLAY, OFF] L Lock Button M Battery Release Button [BATT.] (墌 pg. 14) N Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]

(墌 pg. 17)

Connectors

O USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector

(墌 pg. 44)

P Digital Video Connector [DV IN*/OUT]

(i.LINK**) (墌 pg. 43, 44)

* For GR-D770EK only

** 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.

Q S-Video Output Connector [S] (墌 pg. 23) R Audio/Video Output Connector [AV]

(墌 pg. 23, 43)

S DC Input Connector [DC] (墌 pg. 14)

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Indicators

T POWER/CHARGE Lamp (墌 pg. 14)

Other Parts

U LCD Monitor (墌 pg. 8) V Viewfinder (墌 pg. 16) W Card Cover [ ] (墌 pg. 18) X Battery Pack Mount (墌 pg. 14) Y Shoulder Strap Eyelet (墌 pg. 13) Z Grip Strap (墌 pg. 13) a Speaker (墌 pg. 22) b Lens c LED Light (墌 pg. 38) d Camera Sensor

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

e Remote Sensor f Stereo Microphone g Stud Hole (墌 pg. 17) h Tripod Mounting Socket (墌 pg. 17) i Cassette Holder Cover (墌 pg. 17) j Memory Card Slot (墌 pg. 18) k Connector Cover

Power Switch Position

REC:

● To perform recording on the tape or in the memory card.

OFF: Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

PLAY:

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

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

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position

VIDEO:

Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape.

MEMORY:

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

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GETTING STARTED

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

During Video Recording

16:9

15:55

SOUND12BIT

a Tape Running Indicator

(Rotates while tape is running).

B Selected Wide Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 18)

(only 16:9 indicator is displayed).

C Live Slow Indicator (墌 pg. 38) D Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (墌 pg. 35)

(only LP indicator is displayed).

E Tape Remaining Time (墌 pg. 19) F REC: (Appears during recording). (墌 pg. 19)

SLOW: (Appears when using Live Slow). (墌 pg. 38)

G I: Insert (墌 pg. 46)

9I: Insert Pause

H Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator

(墌 pg. 41)

I Wind Cut Indicator (墌 pg. 34) J Time Code (墌 pg. 36) K Digital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) (墌 pg. 34)

(only indicator is displayed).

L SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator

(墌 pg. 35) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder).

– – –min

REC

During Both Video And D.S.C Recording

2 3 4 5

7 8

8 9

a Battery Remaining Power Indicator

B Operation Mode (墌 pg. 21)

A : Auto Mode M : Manual Mode

C LED Light Indicator (墌 pg. 38) D : Night Indicator (墌 pg. 42)

: Gain Up Mode (墌 pg. 34)

E Shutter Speed (墌 pg. 42) F White Balance Indicator (墌 pg. 40) G Selected Effect Indicator (墌 pg. 42) H Selected Program AE Indicator (墌 pg. 42) I Approximate Zoom Ratio (墌 pg. 20) J Zoom Indicator (墌 pg. 20) K Shooting Icon (墌 pg. 27)

(Appears and blink during shooting)

L Card Icon (墌 pg. 27)

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

not loaded.

M Image Size/Picture Quality:

640 x 480 F (FINE) and 640 x 480 S

640

(STANDARD) (in order of quality)

640

(墌 pg. 35)

N Remaining Number Of Shots (墌 pg. 27)

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

O PHOTO: (Appears when taking Snapshot).

(墌 pg. 27, 38)

P : Spot Exposure Control Indicator

(墌 pg. 40)

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

: Iris Lock Indicator (墌 pg. 40)

Q Date/Time (墌 pg. 16) R Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator

(墌 pg. 39)

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PHOTO

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r t

During Video Playback

2 0

1L2

BIT

BLANK SEARCH

PUSH "STOP" BUTTON

TO CANCEL

:/2

a Battery Remaining Power Indicator

B Sound L/R Indicator (墌 pg. 37) C Blank Search Indicator (墌 pg. 23) D Tape Speed (SP/LP) (墌 pg. 37)

(only LP indicator is displayed)

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

x3 and x10 (墌 pg. 22)

F 4: Playback

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search

: Rewind/Shuttle Search

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

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

G Date/Time (墌 pg. 37) H VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator (墌 pg. 22) I Time Code (墌 pg. 21, 37)

1 2

..200

11:15

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During D.S.C. Playback

a Battery Remaining Power Indicator

B Folder/File Number C Operation Mode Indicator D Date/Time

100-0013

11:15

12. 6. 2007

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GETTING STARTED

Regarding This Manual

Control Lever

LCD Monitor

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

//) to select:

Select

Operation To select

4/9 FOCUS Move the control lever up.

8 Move the control lever

LIGHT Move the control lever right

QUICK

REVIEW

2. Press down the control lever to select SET:

down.

Move the control lever left

SET

Provided Accessories

AC Adapter

Lithium Battery

(for remote control unit)

AP-V14E

Audio/Video Cable

(Ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)

Battery Pack

BN-VF808U

Core Filter (USB cable)

(墌pg. 13 for attachment)

CD-ROM

CR2025*

Power Cord

USB Cable

Remote Control Unit

RM-V740U

Shoulder Strap

(墌pg. 13 for

attachment)

Lens Cap

* 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.

(墌pg. 13 for attachment)

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

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EN 13

How To Attach The Core Filter

Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference. When connecting a cable, attach the end with the core filter to the camcorder.

1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the

core filter.

Stopper

2 Run the cable through the core filter.

Core filter

3 cm

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.

Wind once

Close the core filter until it clicks shut.

Grip Adjustment

Open the pad and make grip adjustments.

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

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GETTING STARTED

Power

Charging The Battery Pack

Battery pack mount

POWER/ CHARGE lamp

Arrow Battery

pack

Lock Button

To AC o u tlet

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 a.

3 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in

place b.

4 Connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter. 5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. 6 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.

BATT

Power switch

To DC connector

AC Adapter

To detach the battery pack

Slide the battery pack upward 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

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 Record-Standby 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 adaptor plug and cable. This may damage the AC adaptor.

About Batteries

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

To resume the original function of the accurate battery power indication

If the battery power indication differs from the actual operating time, fully charge the battery, and then run it down. However this 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

Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery Pack”. (墌 pg. 14)

Maximum continuous recording time

Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on BN-VF808U* 1hr.50min. 2hrs.15min. BN-VF815U 3 hrs. 40 min. 4 hrs. 30 min. BN-VF823U 5 hrs. 30 min. 6 hrs. 45 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 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.

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Data Battery System

You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time. When the battery is attached, press DATA.

BATTERY CONDITION

100%

50%

MAX TIME

LCD

FINDER

min

● 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 approx 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.

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

Using AC Power

Perform steps 4 – 6 in “Charging The Battery Pack”. (墌 pg. 14)

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.

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GETTING STARTED

Language Settings

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

Select

SET

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL

ITALIANO

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

set to “M”.

(墌 pg. 21)

3 Press MENU 4 Select “SYSTEM”, press SET or . 5 Select “LANGUAGE”, press SET or . 6 Select the desired language, press SET or . 7 Press MENU.

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

Date/Time Settings

Select

SET

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off. (墌 pg. 36, 37) Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Language Settings”. (墌 pg. 16)

1 Select “DISPLAY”, press SET or . 2 Select “CLOCK ADJ.” press SET or . 3 SET or 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.

4 Press MENU.

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

CLOCK ADJ.

MONTH. DATE. YEAR 24h

01. 03. 2007 02

: 10

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 Dioptre Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Example:

Dioptre Adjustment Control

CAUTION:

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

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display

Select

BRIGHT

SET

Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Language Settings”. (墌 pg. 16)

● To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, pull out the viewfinder fully and set “PRIORITY” to “FINDER”. (墌 pg. 33, 36)

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

press SET or .

4 Press MENU.

Press 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.

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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 open, turn the camcorder off then on again.

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

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

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

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

PUSH

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 labelled “PUSH” to close the cassette holder; touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in injury or product damage.

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

● 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.

Cassette holder cover

OPEN/EJECT

Erase protection tab

Make sure the win dow side is facing out

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

● Blinks when no tape is loaded.

TAP E!

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

CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB

Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the Power Switch is set to “REC” and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”. (墌 pg. 19)

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GETTING STARTED

Loading/Unloading A Memory Card

Card Cover ( )

Memory card

(optional)

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

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

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

4 Close the card cover.

NOTES:

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

● Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to format the card. (墌 pg. 32)

PLEASE FORMAT

Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt, or it has not been initialised. Initialise the memory card. (墌 pg. 32)

CARD ERROR!

Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card. Remove the memory card once and insert it again. Repeat these procedures until no indication appears. If the indication still appears, the memory card is corrupted.

Clipped edge

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 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

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 4:3 screen.

(墌 pg. 33, 36, 37)

4 : 3

Basic Recording

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:

● Power. (墌 pg. 14)

● Loading A Cassette. (墌 pg. 17)

● Remove the lens cap. (墌 pg. 13)

● Open the LCD monitor fully

● Select videos at 4:3 size or 16:9 (Wide) size. (墌 pg. 18)

VIDEO/MEMORY

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 2 Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

3 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. 90min. 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.

Zoom Lever

Lock Button Recording Start/Stop

Button

Recording mode

SP LP

VIDEO RECORDING

● 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. 21).

● To record in LP (Long Play) mode. (墌 pg. 35)

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.

62 min

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 setting to on/off.

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VIDEO RECORDING

Zooming

While recording

Zoom out Zoom in

T: TelephotoW: Wide angle

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

● Zoom magnification over 34X is done through digital image Digital zooming is possible up to 800X. Set (ZOOM) to [68X] or [800X]. (墌 pg. 34)

Optical zoom (up to 34X)

Digital zoom (up to 800X)

NOTES:

● Macro shooting is possible as close as approx. 5 cm 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

“TELE MACRO” to “ON”. (墌 pg. 34)

case, set

Journalistic Shooting

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

Interface Shooting

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

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

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

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

● If the Quick Review (墌 pg. 19) 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.

Time Code

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

Display

Minutes Seconds

Frames*

12:34:24

* Frames are not displayed during recording.

(25 frames = 1 second)

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

(墌 pg. 21) in the following cases;

● When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape.

● When power shuts off during shooting.

● When a tape is removed and re-inserted during

shooting.

● When shooting using a partially recorded tape.

● When shooting on a blank portion located partway

through the tape.

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

NOTES:

● The time code cannot be reset.

● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time

code indication does not move smoothly.

● The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (墌 pg. 36)

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search

(墌 pg. 23) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode. (墌 pg. 22)

2) Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing

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

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Dual Rec.

You can capture still images without disturbing the recording in progress. Press SNAPSHOT. A sub screen will be displayed for approx. 6 seconds to show you the

● The Still image is saved into the memory card while video is recorded onto the cassette tape.

● “REC SELECT” must be set to “

snapshot image.

(CARD)”.

Auto/Manual Mode

Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to auto/ manual recording mode. When manual mode is selected, the indicator “M” appears on the LCD monitor.

Auto Mode: A

You can record using no special effects or manual adjustments.

Manual Mode: M

Manual recording is possible by setting various functions.

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VIDEO PLAYBACK

Normal Playback

Lock Button

VIDEO/MEMORY

4/9

BLANK

1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 17) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

● The above screen (referring to the control lever (墌 pg. 12)) will be displayed for approx. 3 seconds on the LCD Monitor.

Operation To select

4/9 Move the control lever up

8 Move the control lever down 5 Move the control lever right 3 Move the control lever left

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

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

● 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.

VOL. + /–

Speaker

SET

Power Switch

NOTES:

● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV. (墌 pg. 23)

● 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 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.

Variable Shuttle Search

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

1) During playback, press 5 once or twice for

forward search, or 3 once or twice for reverse search.

3 5

x-10 x-3 x3 x10

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.

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. (墌 pg. 21)

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 “Normal Playback”.

(墌 pg. 22)

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 midway, press 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.

8 or

VIDEO PLAYBACK

Connections To A TV Or VCR

To AV

connector

S cable

(optional)

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Audio/Video cable (provided)

A Black to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your

TV/VCR has S-VIDEO in and A/V input connectors. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable).

B Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your

TV/VCR has only A/V input connectors).

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

* Not required for watching still images only.

NOTE:

The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC Service Centre described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camera. The core filter reduces interference.

VCR

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VIDEO PLAYBACK

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

shown in the illustration.

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

3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input,

referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

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

the TV to its VIDEO mode.

6 Start playback on the camcorder. (墌 pg. 22)

● Please set “16:9 OUTPUT” of Playback Menus so

that the image may suit your TV (16:9 TV or 4:3 TV). (墌 pg. 18, 33, 36, 37)

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

● Date/Time

Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF”. (墌 pg. 33) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication.

● Time Code

Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”. (墌 pg. 33)

● Indications other than date/time and time code

Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”. (墌 pg. 33)

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack. (墌 pg. 15)

● To monitor the picture and sound from the

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

“REC”,

Playback Using The Remote Control

A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase. Remove the insulation sheet before use.

Installing The Battery

The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025).

Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock tab.

Lock tab

Beam Effective Area (indoor use)

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

NOTE:

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

Remote sensor

Buttons And Functions

VIDEO PLAYBACK

q S.SHOT Button

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

“PLAY”).

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A Infrared beam transmitting window

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

B PAU SE B ut t o n

Up Button (墌 pg. 25)

C SLOW Rewind Button (墌 pg. 25) D REW Button

Left Button (墌 pg. 25)

E INSERT Button (墌 pg. 46) F SHIFT Button (墌 pg. 25) G DISPLAY Button (墌 pg. 24, 43) H SLOW Forward Button (墌 pg. 25) I PLAY Button J FF Button

Right Button (墌 pg. 25)

K A. DUB Button (墌 pg. 45) L STOP Button

Down Button (墌 pg. 25)

M EFFECT Button (墌 pg. 26) N EFFECT ON/OFF Button (墌 pg. 26)

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

o Zoom (T/W) Buttons

Zoom in/out (墌 pg. 20, 26) (Also available with the Power Switch set to “PLAY”)

p START/STOP Button

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

Zoom (T/W)

SLOW (YI)

PLAY (Left)

SHIFT

PAUSE or

(Up)

SLOW (IU)

(Right)

STOP or

(Down)

Slow-Motion Playback

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

● After approx. 10 minutes, normal playback resumes.

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

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

NOTES:

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

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

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

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VIDEO PLAYBACK

Frame-By-Frame Playback

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

Playback Zoom

Magnifies the recorded image up to 24X at any time during video playback and D.S.C. playback.

1) Press PLAY (U) to start video playback. Or perform normal playback of images.

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

● To zoom out, press the Zoom

Button (W).

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

(Up) and (Down).

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

● To end zoom during D.S.C. playback, press PLAY (U).

NOTES:

● Zoom can also be used duri ng slow-mo tion and still playback.

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

Playback Special Effects

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

SEPIA: (墌 pg. 42)

MONOTONE: (墌 pg. 42) CLASSIC: (墌 pg. 42) STROBE: (墌 pg. 42)

1) To start playback, press

PLAY (U).

2) Press EFFECT.

The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears.

3) Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the highlight bar to the desired effect.

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

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

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

EFFECT ON/OFF

EFFECT

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)

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

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:

● Power. (墌 pg. 14)

● Loading a Memory Card. (墌 pg. 18)

● Remove the lens cap.

● Open the LCD monitor fully.

VIDEO

MEMORY

VIDEO/ MEMORY

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“MEMORY”.

2 Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

● To change the Picture Quality (墌 pg. 33, 35).

3 Press SNAPSHOT. The “O” indication

appears while the snapshot is being taken.

● To delete unwanted still images, refer to “Deleting Files” (墌 pg. 30).

● When you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set “MELODY” to “OFF”. (墌 pg. 36)

NOTE:

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

(墌 pg. 8)

SNAPSHOT

Lock Button

Power Switch

“REC” and power

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CHECK CARD’S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH

Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the “LOCK” position.

MEMORY CARD!

Appears if there is no memory card loaded when the SNAPSHOT button is pressed.

Approximate Number of Storable Images

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

Image Size/Picture

Quality 640 x 480/FINE 47 95 205 425 640 x 480/STANDARD 160 295 625 1285

Image Size/Picture

Quality 640 x 480/FINE 57 105 215 640 x 480/STANDARD 191 320 645

SD Memory Card

8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB

MultiMediaCard

8MB 16MB 32MB

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D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Normal Playback Of Images

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

VIDEO/MEMORY

Lock Button

Powe r Switch

[PLAY] 4,

SET

1 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 18) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“MEMORY”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

● A stored image is displayed.

4 Press to display the previous file. Press

to display the next file.

NOTE:

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

Playback Zoom

Available only with the remote control. (墌 pg. 25)

NO IMAGES STORED

Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback.

Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF or a file with a size that is not compatible with this camcorder.

[STOP] 8,

MENU INDEX

Auto Playback Of Images

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

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images” (墌 pg. 28).

2 Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback.

● If you press during Auto Playback, files are

displayed in descending order.

● If you press during Auto Playback, files are displayed in ascending order.

3 To end Auto Playback, press 8.

Index Playback Of Files

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

1 Perform steps

1 – 3 in “Normal

Playback Of Images” (墌 pg. 28).

Selected file

2 Press INDEX.

The Index Screen appears.

3 Press , ,

or to move the frame to the desired file.

Index number

4 Press SET. The selected file is displayed.

Removing On-Screen Display

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images” (墌 pg. 28).

Select

SET

2 Press MENU. 3 Select “ON SCREEN”, press SET or . The

ON SCREEN menu appears.

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

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

● The operation mode indicator and folder/file number, date/time and battery remaining power indicators disappear.

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

ON SCREEN

OFF ON

Resetting The File Name

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

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in

“Normal Playback Of Images” (墌 pg. 28).

Select

2 Press MENU. 3 Select "NO.RESET", press

SET or . The NO. RESET screen appears.

SET

4 Select “EXECUTE”, press SET. The new

folder (such as "101JVCGR") will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVC00001.

NOTE:

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

Protecting Files

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files.

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images” (墌 pg. 28).

2 Press MENU. 3 Select “PROTECT”, press SET or . The

PROTECT menu appears.

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

To protect the currently displayed file

4 Select “CURRENT”,

press SET or . The PROTECT screen appears.

PROTECT

CURRENT PROT.ALL CANC.ALL

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.

6 Select “EXECUTE”,

press SET.

● To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.

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

To protect all files stored in the memory card

PROTECT

PROTECT?

EXECUTE

RETURN

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4 Select “PROT.ALL”, press SET or .

The PROTECT screen appears.

5 Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

● To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.

NOTE:

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

To Remove Protection

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

To remove protection from the currently displayed file

4 Select “CURRENT”, press SET or . The

PROTECT screen appears.

5 Press or to select the desired file. 6 Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

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

remove protection.

To remove protection from all files stored in the memory card

4 Select “CANC.ALL”, press SET or . The

PROTECT screen appears.

5 Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

5 Press or to

select the desired file.

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.

Deleting Files

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

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in

“Normal Playback Of Images” (墌 pg. 28).

2 Press MENU. 3 Select “DELETE”, press SET

or . The DELETE menu appears.

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

To delete the currently displayed file

4 Select “CURRENT”,

press SET or . The DELETE screen appears.

DELETE

CURRENT ALL

5 Press or to select

the desired file.

6 Select “EXECUTE”,

press SET.

● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

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

DELETE

NOTE:

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

To delete all files stored in the memory card

4 Select “ALL”, press SET or . The DELETE

screen appears.

5 Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

NOTES:

● Protected files (墌 pg. 29) cannot be deleted. To delete them, remove protection first.

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

Select

SET

Select

DELETE?

EXECUTE RETURN

Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)*

This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing.

* Up to a maximum limit of 999 stored files in the

memory card.

To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in

“Normal Playback Of Images” (墌 pg. 28).

2 Press MENU. 3 Select “DPOF”, press SET

or . The DPOF menu appears.

● Press whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen

4 Select “ALL 1”, press

SET or . The DPOF screen appears.

5 Select “EXECUTE”,

press SET.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

DPOF

CURRENT ALL 1 RESET

DPOF

SET

ALL 1?

EXECUTE RETURN

Select

To Print By Selecting Still Images And

Number Of Prints

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

Images (One Print For Each)”.

2 Select “CURRENT”,

press SET or . The DPOF screen appears.

(墌 pg. 30)

DPOF

SHEETS

RETURN

3 Press or to select

the desired file.

DPOF

Select

SHEETS

SAVE?

EXECUTE

CANCEL

Select

SET

4 Press or to select the

number indication (00), and press SET.

5 Select the number of

prints by pressing to increase the number, or to decrease the number, and press SET.

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

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

● To correct the number of prints, select the image

again and change the number.

6 Select “RETURN”,

press SET. The “SAVE?” appears.

● If you did not change any settings in step 3 through 5, the

DPOF Menu

reappears.

7 Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

● To cancel selection, select “CANCEL”.

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To Reset The Number Of Prints

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

Images (One Print For Each)”.

(墌 pg. 30)

2 Select “RESET”, press SET or . The DPOF

screen appears.

3 Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

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

images.

CAUTION:

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

NOTE:

When the image is printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction. By recording with “DIS” de-activated (墌 pg. 30) this can be avoided.

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.

Initialising A Memory Card

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

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images”.

2 Press MENU. 3 Select “FORMAT”, press SET or .

The FORMAT screen appears.

● Press whenever you want to

4 Select “EXECUTE”,

press SET. The memory card is initialised.

● When initialisation is

● To cancel initialisation,

(墌 pg. 28)

return to the previous menu screen.

finished, “NO IMAGES STORED” appears.

select “CANCEL”.

FORMAT

ERASE ALL

EXISTING DATA?

EXECUTE

SET

CANCEL

Select

Changing The Menu Settings

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. (墌 pg. 33 – 37)

Lock button

Power Switch

Select

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4 Select the desired function, press SET or .

The selected function menu appears. Example: FUNCTION menu.

Current Setting

FUNCTION

WIPE/FADER PROGRAM AE EFFECT EXPOSURE W.BALANCE SHUTTER EXIT

OFF

AUTO

OFF

5 Select the desired selection, press SET or .

Example: WIPE/FADER menu.

WIPE/FADER

OFF WHITE BLACK SLIDE SCROLL

OFF

WH B

SET

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

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

“MEMORY”.

● Set the Power Switch to down the Lock Button located on the switch.

●

Set the recording mode to “M”. (墌 pg. 21)

“REC” while pressing

For Video Playback Menus:

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

● Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

● For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to “D.S.C. PLAYBACK” (墌 pg. 28).

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

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

FUNCTION CAMERA VTR

DISPLAY SYSTEM

EXIT

* Video Recording Menu only

Screen for Video Playback Menu

VTR DISPLAY SYSTEM

EXIT

6 Select the desired setting, press SET or .

Selection is completed.

7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.

● Press whenever you want to cancel or return to the previous menu screen.

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

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

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

Recording Menus

FUNCTION

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

● Each setting (except “EFFECT” and “SHUTTER”) which is set in Video Recording Menu is also applied in the D.S.C. Recording Menu.

WIPE/FADER*

(墌 pg. 33, 41), “Wipe or Fader Effects” * Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

is set to “VIDEO”

PROGRAM AE

pg. 33, 42), “Program AE, Effects and

(墌

Shutter Effects”

EFFECT

(墌 pg. 33, 42), “Program AE, Effects and

Shutter Effects”

EXPOSURE

(墌 pg. 33, 39), “Exposure Control”

W. BALANCE

(墌 pg. 33, 40), “White Balance Adjustment”

SHUTTER

(墌 pg. 33, 42), “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.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

is set to “VIDEO”

TELE MACRO

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

than 1 m, set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”. You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 40 cm. Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

DIS*

OFF : Disables the function. (DIS disabled

icon appears). [ON]: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.

NOTES:

● Accurate stabilisation 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 is SNAPSHOT pressed.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

is set to “VIDEO”

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.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

is set to “VIDEO”

IMAGE SIZE*

[640 x 480 F] / 640 x 480 S

The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available: FINE ( ) and STANDARD

640

( ) (in order of quality).

640

NOTE:

The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used. (墌 pg. 27) * Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

is set to “MEMORY”

VTR

Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

REC MODE

[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.

NOTES:

● Audio Dubbing (墌 pg. 45) and Insert Editing

(墌 pg. 46) are possible on tapes recorded in the

SP mode.

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

● 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.)

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SNAP/SLOW

[SNAP

]: Snapshot mode

SLOW : Live Slow mode

For details on the procedure, refer to “Live Slow” (墌 pg. 38) and “Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape)” (墌 pg. 38).

REC SELECT

(TAPE): When Snapshot recording is

performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded only onto the tape.

/ (TAPE/CARD): When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch set to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card (640 x 480 pixels).

[ (CARD)]: When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Set to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded into the Memory Card only. Select this setting to perform Dual Rec. (墌 pg. 21)

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MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

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.

● The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control. (墌 pg. 25, 43)

CLOCK ADJ.

墌 pg. 16, “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. (墌 pg. 21)

Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch is set to “VIDEO”

16:9 OUTPUT

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

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

BRIGHT

墌 pg. 16, “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 / DEUTSCH / ESPAÑOL / ITALIANO / NEDERLANDS / PORTUGUÊS / РУССКИЙ / POLSKI /

ČEŠTINA / TÜRKÇE

The language setting can be changed. (墌 pg. 16)

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. (墌 pg. 27, 38)

REMOTE

OFF: Disables the remote control operations. [ON]: Enables the remote control operations.

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 Effect, 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

● 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.

“REC”.

CAM RESET

[CANCEL]: Does not reset all settings to the

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

Playback Menus

VTR

The settings below are effective only for video playback except “SNAP/SLOW” and “REC MODE”. The parameters (except “SOUND L/R”, “[T] -> [M] COPY” and “NARRATION” settings) are the same as in the description on page 35.

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 type of sound to accompany your playback picture.

REC MODE [SP]* / LP

(Available for GR-D770EK only) Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. It is recommended you use “REC MODE” in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing. (墌 pg. 43) * SP indicator does not appear on the screen.

NARRATION

[OFF]: Original sound is output on both “L” and

“R” channels in stereo. ON: Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo. MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both “L” and “R” channels.

SNAP/SLOW

墌 pg. 35, “SNAP/SLOW”.

[T] -> [M] COPY

[OFF]: When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed

during tape playback, the playback image pauses and normal playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds. (The still image is not recorded). ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card.

(墌 pg. 43)

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

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.

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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”.

The parameters (except “OFF” in “ON SCREEN” setting) are the same as in the description on 墌 pg. 36.

ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV

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

DATE/TIME [OFF] / ON

CLOCK ADJ.

墌 pg. 16, “Date/Time Settings”.

TIME CODE [OFF] / ON

墌 pg. 21, “Time Code”.

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

墌 pg. 36, “16:9 OUTPUT”.

BRIGHT

墌 pg. 16, “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 21.

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FEATURES FOR RECORDING

LED Light

LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or D.S.C. shooting.

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.

display

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-Scope 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.

Live Slow

This feature is useful for recording or playing back precious or hard-to-see moments at a slow speed. Sound is recorded and played back in real time.

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 2 Set the Power Switch to “REC” or “PLAY”.

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

(墌 pg. 21)

3 Set “SNAP/SLOW” to “SLOW”.

(墌 pg. 33, 35) The Live Slow indicator “ ” appears.

4 Press SLOW during recording or playback.

● The moving pictures are divided into four frames. They are recorded or played back for

1.5 seconds, and then normal recording or playback resumes

NOTES:

● This feature is effective when the recording mode selection is set to both “A” or “M”.

● Live Slow cannot be used when the 16:9 Wide mode is selected.

Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape)

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

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 2 Set the Power Switch to “REC”. 3 Set the recording mode to “M”. (墌 pg. 21) 4 Set “SNAP/SLOW” to “SNAP”. (墌 pg. 35) 5 Set “REC SELECT” to “ / ” or

““. (墌 pg. 33, 35)

6 Press SNAPSHOT.

● The “O” indication appears and a still image 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.

● Snapshot is effective when the recording mode selection is set to both “A” or “M”.

● If the image taken by snapshot is too dark or too bright, select

(墌 pg. 42).

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 6 provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second)

● The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC SELECT” is set to “ / ” or “ ” (memory card icon). (墌 pg. 35)

(墌 pg. 40) or “SPOTLIGHT”

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Manual Focus

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm 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”.

2 Set the recording mode to

. (墌 pg. 21)

“M”

3 Press FOCUS. The manual

focus indicator appears.

4 Press or 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, onecolour 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 .

FOCUS

SET

Manual focus

indicator

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.

Select

EXPOSURE

SET

1 Open the LCD monitor fully. 2 Set the Power Switch to “REC”. 3 Set the recording mode to “M”. (墌 pg. 21) 4 Press MENU. 5 Select “FUNCTION”, press SET or . 6 Select “EXPOSURE”, press SET or . 7 Select the appropriate exposure, press SET

or .

● To brighten the image, press (up). To darken the image, press (down), maximum +/-6.

8 Press MENU.

NOTES:

● If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”. (墌 pg. 33, 34)

● You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when “PROGRAM AE” is set to “SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” (墌 pg. 42), or with the backlight compensation.

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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”.

(墌 pg. 39)

2 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold SET or for over 2 seconds. The “ ” indication appear.

3 Press SET or . 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”.

(墌 pg. 21)

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 “M”. (墌 pg. 21) 3 Press twice so that the Spot Exposure

Control indicator “ ” appears.

● A spot metering area frame appears at the centre 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.

White Balance Adjustment

The white balance refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours 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 colour/ tint reproduction.

To change the setting

Set “W.BALANCE” to the desired mode. (墌 pg. 33, 34)

● 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” (墌 pg. 41).

FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day. CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day. HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of

lighting is used.

[ ]Factory-preset

Manual White Balance 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 “M”. (墌 pg. 21) 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.

(墌 pg. 34), then press and hold SET or until

begins blinking.

● When the setting is completed, stops blinking.

5 Press SET or 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. (墌 pg. 39)

● Because the coloured temperature is different depending on the light source, use the 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 AE” (墌 pg. 42).

● White Balance cannot be activated if the “SEPIA” or “MONOTONE” mode is activated.

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FEATURES FOR RECORDING

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Wipe Or Fader Effects

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next.

Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped.

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 2 Set the Power Switch to “REC”. 3 Set the recording mode to “M”. (墌 pg. 21) 4 Set “WIPE/FADER” in “FUNCTION” Menu.

(墌 pg. 34)

5 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.

Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”. 2 Set the recording mode to “M”. (墌 pg. 21) 3 Set “EFFECT”, “PROGRAM AE” or

“SHUTTER” in “FUNCTION” Menu. (墌 pg. 34)

● 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 mode of “SHUTTER 1/500 and 1/4000” is selected.

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FEATURES FOR RECORDING

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 (墌 pg. 40) is automatically set to “AUTO”. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m 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-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended.

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. *Not available for still image recording.

SHUTTER

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)

SHUTTER 1/50: The shutter speed is fixed

at 1/50th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower.

SHUTTER 1/120: The shutter speed is

fixed at 1/120th 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).

* Not available for still image recording.

Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card

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

1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 17) 2 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 18) 3 Set “SNAP/SLOW” to “SNAP”. (墌 pg. 35, 37) 4 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 5 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

6 Set “[T] -> [M] COPY” to “ON”. (墌 pg. 37) 7 Press U/9 to start playback. 8 At the point you want to dub, press U/9 again

to engage Still Playback.

9 To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.

● The “ ” indication appears during dubbing.

NOTE:

To use Playback Special effects with a video image you wish to dub, perform up to step 9 using the remote control.

(墌 pg. 24)

EDITING

Dubbing To A VCR Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit

To use this camcorder as a player

1 Following the illustration, (墌 pg. 23)

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

2 Perform steps 1 – 6 (墌 pg. 24). 3 At the point you want to start dubbing, start

recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR’s instruction manual).

4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR,

then stop playback on the camcorder.

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack. (墌 pg. 15)

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

• Date/time

Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF”. (墌 pg. 37) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication.

• Time code

Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”. (墌 pg. 37)

• Indications other than date/time and time code

Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/ TV”. (墌 pg. 37)

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

DV cable (optional)

To DV IN/OUT

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Video unit equipped with DV connector

* For GR-D770EK only

To use this camcorder as a player

1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit

equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.

3 Start playback on the camcorder. (墌 pg. 22) 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.

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EDITING

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack. (墌 pg. 15)

● If a blank portion or disturbed image is played

back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.

● Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,

sometimes the image may not appear in step 4. If this occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.

● If “Playback Zoom” (墌 pg. 26) or “Playback

Special Effects” (墌 pg. 26) is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN/OUT connector.

● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the

optional JVC VC-VDV204U 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”. (墌 pg. 37) 5 Start playback on the player. 6 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

engage the Record-Pause mode.

● The “ ” indication appears on the screen.

DV IN

7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press

the Recording Start/Stop Button to start dubbing. The indication rotates.

8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again

to stop dubbing. The indication stops rotating.

9 Press 8 to return to the normal playback

mode.

NOTE:

Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current “SOUND MODE” setting. (墌 pg. 35)

* For GR-D770EK only

COPY PROTECTED

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

Connection To A Personal Computer

[A] Using USB cable

To U SB

Core filter

USB cable (provided)

To USB connector

PC PC with DV connector

* For GR-D770EK only

When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable, make sure to follow the procedure below. Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camcorder and/or the PC.

● Connect the DV cable first to the PC, and then to the camcorder.

● Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly according to the shape of the DV connector.

[B] Using DV cable

To DV IN*/OUT

Core filter

DV cable (optional)

Core filter

To DV connector

[A] Using USB cable

It is possible to transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC.

[B] Using DV cable

It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the provided software, software equipped with the PC or commercially available software. If you are using a Windows Windows conferences over the Internet, using a camcorder. For details, refer to the help for the Windows

Messenger to conduct video

Messenger.

NOTES:

● Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE” for the bundled software and drivers.

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack. (墌 pg. 15)

● Never connect the USB cable and the DV

cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.

● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the

optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC.

● If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode.

● The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC.

● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software.

● The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board.

● The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using.

● If, after connecting a DV cable to the camcorder and it doesn’t work, restart the camcorder.

● Do not remove memory card during USB connection between PC and set.

“USB” and/or “” appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC.

NEVER disconnect the USB cable while “ ” is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage.

XP, you can use

EDITING

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Audio Dubbing

The audio track can be customised only when recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes. (墌 pg. 35)

● Use the provided remote control.

Speaker

Stereo Microphone

1 Play back the tape to locate the point where

editing will start, then press PAUS E (9).

2 While holding A. DUB (D) on the remote

control, press PAUS E (9). The “9D” indicator appears.

3 Press PLAY (U), then begin “narrating”.

Speak into the microphone.

● To pause dubbing, press PA US E (9).

4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAU S E (9),

then STOP (8).

To hear the dubbed sound during playback

Set “NARRATION” to “ON” or “MIX”. (墌 pg. 37)

NOTES:

● Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing.

● When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-BIT, the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.

● If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas.

● If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move the camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn down the TV’s volume.

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EDITING

Insert Editing

You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. The original audio remains unchanged.

● Use the provided remote control.

NOTES:

● Before performing the following steps, make sure that “TIME CODE” in both Recording and Playback Menus is set to “ON”. (墌 pg. 33, 36, 37)

● Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.

1 Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point

and press PAU SE (9). Confirm the time code at this point. (墌 pg. 21)

2 Press REW (

located, then press PAU SE (9).

3 Press and hold INSERT (I) on the remote

control, then press PAU SE (9). The “9I” indicator and the Time Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters Insert-Pause mode.

4 Press START/STOP to begin editing.

● Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1.

● To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it again to resume editing.

5 To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP,

then STOP (8).

NOTES:

● Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects (墌 pg. 41) can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing.

● During Insert Editing, the date and time information changes.

● If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas.

● During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert Editing stops.

) until the Edit-In point is

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. HConnect the AC Adapter securely. (墌 pg. 15)

● The battery pack is not attached firmly.

HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach

it firmly. (墌 pg. 14)

● The battery is dead. HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged

one. (墌 pg. 14)

Recording cannot be performed.

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

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

(墌 pg. 17)

● “TAPE END” appears.

HReplace with new cassette. (墌 pg. 17)

● The cassette holder cover is open.

HClose 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 functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time.

HRe-read the sections covering Effects. (墌 pg. 34)

The tape is moving, but there is no picture.

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

HSet the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for

video playback. (墌 pg. 23)

● The cassette holder cover is open.

HClose the cassette holder cover. (墌 pg. 17)

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. (墌 pg. 6)

The focus does not adjust automatically.

● Focus is set to the Manual mode.

HSet Focus to the Auto mode. (墌 pg. 39)

● The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

HClean the lens and check the focus again.

(墌 pg. 6)

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The colour of Snapshot looks strange.

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

HFind a white subject and compose your shot so

that it also appears in the frame. (墌 pg. 38, 41)

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

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

HTo protect the battery, it is recommended to

charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C. (墌 pg. 49)

● The battery pack is not attached firmly.

HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach

it firmly. (墌 pg. 14)

The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow.

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

HIf you want the lighting to look more natural, set

“GAIN UP” to “AGC” or “OFF”. (墌 pg. 34)

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.

HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD

monitor. (墌 pg. 8, 16)

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

HConsult your nearest JVC dealer.

Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.

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

HPush the viewfinder back in or set “PRIORITY” to

“LCD”.

(墌 pg. 16, 33, 36)

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

HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.

(墌 pg. 16)

HIf the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open

the monitor fully.

(墌 pg. 8)

The remote control does not work.

● “REMOTE” is set to “OFF”.

HSet “REMOTE” to “ON”. (墌 pg. 33, 36)

● The remote control does not point at the remote

sensor.

HPoint at the remote sensor. (墌 pg. 24)

● The remote control batteries are exhausted.

HReplace the batteries with fresh ones. (墌 pg. 24) HIf the monitor is titled upward 180 degrees, open

the monitor fully. (墌 pg. 8)

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Aspect ratio is strange.

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

(墌 pg. 36, 37)

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.

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.

A. DUB ERROR! <CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE> <CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING> <CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB>

● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a

● Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is

TROUBLESHOOTING

ExhaustedHigh

blank portion of a tape. (墌 pg. 45)

tape recorded in the LP mode. (墌 pg. 45)

tape recorded in 16-BIT audio. (墌 pg. 45)

pressed when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”. (墌 pg. 45)

INSERT ERROR! <CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAP E> <CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB> <CANNOT EDIT ON A BLANK PORTION>

● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. (墌 pg. 46)

● Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”. (墌 pg. 46)

● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. (墌 pg. 46)

MEMORY IS FULL

Appears when the memory card’s memory is full and shooting is not possible.

SET DATE/TIME!

● Appears when the date/time is not set. (墌 pg. 16)

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

HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for

replacement.

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY OR DC PLUG

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

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE

Error indications 03 or 04. Remedy: Eject the cassette and re-insert.

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.

supply or battery.

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 bur n. ...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, 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.

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.

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 Operation: 0°C to 40°C Storage: –20°C to 50°C

● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

● Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.

Termi nal s

Cassettes

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

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.

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Memory Cards

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

● During use

...make sure the memory card bears the SD or

MultiMediaCard mark.

...make sure the memory card is positioned

properly when inserting.

● While the memory card is being accessed (during recording, playback, deletion, initialisation, etc.)

...never unload the memory card and never turn off

the camcorder.

● Store memory cards

...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).

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.

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CAUTIONS

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

extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

● DO NOT leave the unit

...in places of over 50°C. ...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. ... 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

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 check-ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

How To Handle A CD-ROM

● Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole.

● Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.

● Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.

● Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.

About moisture condensation

● You 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.

Serious malfunctioning

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.

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)

* Using LED Light

Dimensions (W x H x D)

61 mm x 94 mm x 114 mm (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in)

Weight

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

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C

Operating humidity

35% to 80%

Storage temperature

–20°C to 50°C

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" colour LCD

Speaker

Monaural

LED Light

Effective distance: 1.5 m

For Digital Video Camera

Format

DV for m at ( SD m ode)

Signal format

PAL 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

SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette)

SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.

EN 51

For Digital Still Camera

Storage media

SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard

Compression system

JPEG (compatible)

File size

Still image: 640 x 480 pixels

Picture quality

2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)

Approximate number of storable images

墌 pg. 27

For Connectors

S-Video output: Y:1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue C:0.3 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue

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

Input*/output: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant

* For GR-D770EK only

USB

Mini USB-B type, USB 1.1 compliant

AC Adapter

Power requirement

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

Output

DC 11 V G, 1 A

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

REFERENCES

TERMS

AC Adapter ...................15

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

Auto/Manual Mode ........21

Backlight

Compensation ........40

Battery Pack ......14, 15, 49

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

Bright .................16, 36, 37

Cam Reset ....................36

Changing The Menu

Settings ..........33 – 37

Charging

The Battery Pack ....14

Clock Adj. ..........16, 36, 37

Connection To A Personal

Computer ...............44

Connections To

A TV Or VCR ..........23

Control Lever ................12

Data Battery ..................15

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

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

Demonstration Mode .....36

Digital Image Stabilisation

(DIS) .......................34

Digital Still Camera .......27

DPOF Setting (Digital Print

Order Format) ..30, 31

Dual Rec. ......................21

Dubbing .........................43

Effect Mode ...................42

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

Gain Up .........................34

Image Size ....................35

Index Playback ..............28

Initialising

A Memory Card ......32

Insert Editing .................46

Interface Shooting .........20

Iris Lock .........................40

Journalistic Shooting .....20

Language ......................16

LCD Monitor and

Viewfinder ........16, 19

LED Light ......................38

Live Slow .......................38

Loading A Cassette .......17

A Memory Card ......18

Manual Focus ...............39

Melody ..........................36

Memory Card ..........18, 49

Motor Drive Mode .........38

Narration .......................37

Night-Scope ..................42

On Screen ...............36, 37

Playback Menus ............37

Playback Sound ............37

Playback

Special Effects .......26

Power-linked operation ...8

Priority ...........................36

Program AE, Effects and

Shutter Effects ........41

Quick Review ................19

Rec Mode ................35, 37

Recording Capacity

Memory Card .........27

Tape .......................19

Recording

Media Selection ......35

Remote Control .......24, 36

Resetting

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

Shutter Effect ................42

Slow-Motion Playback ...25 Snapshot

Mode ..........35, 37, 38

Sound L/R .....................37

Sound Mode ..................35

Speaker Volume ...........22

Specifications ................51

Spot Exposure

Control ....................40

Tape Speed

(REC MODE) ...35, 37

Tele Macro ....................34

Telephoto Setting ..........20

Time Code ..............21, 36

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

Troubleshooting ....47 – 48

Video/Memory Switch .....9

Warning Indications ......48

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

Wind Cut .......................34

Wipe Or

Fader Effects ..........41

Zooming ............20, 26, 34

16:9 .........................36, 37

GR-D760EK

GR-D770EK

Printed in Malaysia

1206MZR-YG-MD

Jvc GRD760, GRD770 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

USER MAINTENANCE

Cleaning The Camcorder

CONTENTS

Index

GETTING STARTED

Controls

Connectors

Indicators

Other Parts

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

During Video Recording

During Both Video And D.S.C Recording

During Video Playback

During D.S.C. Playback

Regarding This Manual

Control Lever

Provided Accessories

How To Attach The Lens Cap

How To Attach The Core Filter

How To Attach The Shoulder Strap

Grip Adjustment

Power

Charging The Battery Pack

About Batteries

Using The Battery Pack

Data Battery System

Using AC Power

Language Settings

Date/Time Settings

Viewfinder Adjustment

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display

Tripod Mounting

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

Loading/Unloading A Memory Card

16:9 Wide Mode

Basic Recording

VIDEO RECORDING

Tape Remaining Time

Quick Review

Zooming

Journalistic Shooting

Interface Shooting

Time Code

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

Dual Rec.

Auto/Manual Mode

VIDEO PLAYBACK

Normal Playback

Still Playback

Variable Shuttle Search

Blank Search

Playback Snapshot

Connections To A TV Or VCR

Playback Using The Remote Control

Installing The Battery

Beam Effective Area (indoor use)

Buttons And Functions

Slow-Motion Playback

Frame-By-Frame Playback

Playback Zoom

Playback Special Effects

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)

D.S.C. RECORDING

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Normal Playback Of Images

Playback Zoom

Auto Playback Of Images

Index Playback Of Files

Removing On-Screen Display

Resetting The File Name

Protecting Files

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.

To Remove Protection

Deleting Files