JVC GR-D790U User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 – 5 to ensure safe use of this product.

ENGLISH

GR-D790U

For Accessories

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

GETTING STARTED

RECORDING & PLAYBACK

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

ADVANCED FEATURES

REFERENCES

TERMS

For Customer Use:

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

Model No. Serial No.

ENGLISH

INSTRUCTIONS

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



pg. 31, 34)

LYT1643-001A

Major Features of this Camcorder

Wipe/Fader Effects

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

Fade in

Fade out

Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects

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

LED Light

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

Backlight Compensation

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

Data Battery

You can check the battery status by simply pressing the

DATA

button. ( pg. 14)

BATTERY CONDITION

100%

50%

MAX TIME

LCD

FINDER

min

Live Slow

You can record and play back precious or hard-to-see moments at a slow speed. The sound is recorded and played back in real time. ( pg. 36)

Auto Button

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

AUTO

button. ( pg. 20)

Dual Rec.

You can capture and view still images without disturbing the recording in progress. ( pg. 20)

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 awhile, the heads may be dirty. We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette (optional).

●

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

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

●

Use SP (Standard) mode for important video recordings.

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

●

For safety and reliability.

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

●

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

●

This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked

“ ” and memory cards marked “ ” or “ ” can be used with this unit.

●

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 optimized to maximize the performance of your camcorder.

●

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

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

●

DO NOT

leave the unit

- in place of over 50°C (122°F)

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

- in direct sunlight.

- in a closed car in summer.

- near a heater.

●

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

●

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

Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 48 – 50.

●

Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

●

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

●

QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

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

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

CAUTIONS:

●

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

●

This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

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

.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/

perchlorate

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a ﬁre or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of ﬁre if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

●

Dispose of used battery promptly.

●

Keep away from children.

●

Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in ﬁre.

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

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

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

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

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

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

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

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

CAUTION!

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

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

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

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

CAUTION!

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

USER MAINTENANCE

Cleaning The Camcorder

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

To clean the exterior

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

To clean the LCD monitor

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

To clean the lens

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

To clean the viewﬁnder lens

Remove dust from the viewﬁnder using a blower brush.

NOTES:

●

Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.

●

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

●

Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

●

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

●

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

USE CLEANING CASSETTE

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

( pg. 3)

GETTING STARTED 7

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

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

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

Grip Adjustment........................................... 12

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

Language Settings.......................................14

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

Viewfinder Adjustment................................. 15

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display........ 15

Tripod Mounting...........................................15

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

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

16:9 Wide Mode ..........................................17

RECORDING & PLAYBACK 18

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

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

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

Quick Review...........................................18

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

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

Interface Shooting ...................................19

Time Code...............................................20

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...20

Dual Rec.................................................. 20

Auto/Manual Mode ..................................20

VIDEO PLAYBACK ..........................................21

Normal Playback .........................................21

Still Playback ........................................... 21

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

Blank Search ........................................... 22

Playback Snapshot.................................. 22

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

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

D.S.C. RECORDING.........................................26

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ..............26

D.S.C. PLAYBACK ...........................................27

Normal Playback Of Images........................ 27

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

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

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

ADVANCED FEATURES 31

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects.... 41

Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To

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

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

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

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped

With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) .. 43

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

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

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

REFERENCES 46

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

CAUTIONS..................................................... 48

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

TERMS ..........................................................52

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. 28

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

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

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

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

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

GETTING STARTED

Regarding This Manual

Control Lever

Control lever

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

Move the control lever up/down/left/right

(

3/4/1/2) to select:

Operation To select

3 6 FOCUS

4 7

2 ¡

1 1

2) Press down the control lever to select SET:

LIGHT

QUICK REVIEW

LCD Monitor

Select

Move the control lever up.

Move the control lever down.

Move the control lever right.

Move the control lever left.

SET

Provided Accessories

AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V18U

Battery Pack

BN-VF808U

USB Cable

Lithium Battery

CR2025*

(for remote

control unit)

* 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.

Audio/Video Cable

(ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)

CD-ROM

Shoulder

Strap

( pg. 12)

Remote

Control Unit

RM-V740U

Lens Cap

( pg. 12)

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Index

GETTING STARTED

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28 29

3233

2&(

How to open the LCD monitor

Pull on the end A of the LCD monitor.

The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.

Power-linked operation

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

24 25

"#!

26 22 35 23

NOTES:

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

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

Controls

11 : Left/Rewind (1) ( pg. 21)/

Quick Review [QUICK REVIEW] ( pg. 18) 2 : Right/Fast-Forward (¡) ( pg. 21)/ LED Light [LIGHT] ( pg. 36) 3 : Up/Play/Pause (6) ( pg. 21)/ Manual Focus [FOCUS] ( pg. 37) 4 : Down/Stop (7) ( pg. 21)/ Backlight Compensation [ ] ( pg. 39)/ Spot Exposure ( pg. 39) Press down : SET

2VIDEO/MEMORY Switch 316:9 Wide Screen Button [16:9] ( pg. 17)

Blank Search [BLANK] ( pg. 22) Index Button [INDEX] ( pg. 27)

4Menu Button [MENU] ( pg. 31) 5Data Battery Button [DATA] ( pg. 14) 6Auto Button [AUTO] ( pg. 20) 7Diopter Adjustment Control ( pg. 15) 8Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]

( pg. 26, 33, 37) Live Slow Button [SLOW] ( pg. 33, 36)

9Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ( pg. 19)

Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –] ( pg. 21)

!Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP]

( pg. 18)

"Power Switch [REC, PLAY, OFF] #Lock Button $Battery Release Button [BATT.] ( pg. 13) %Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]

(

pg. 16)

Connectors

&USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector

( pg. 44)

(Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT]

(i.LINK*) ( pg. 43, 44)

* i.LINK refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry

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

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

( pg. 23, 42) ~DC Input Connector [DC] ( pg. 13)

GETTING STARTED

Indicators

POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( pg. 13)

Other Parts

LCD Monitor ( pg. 8)

Viewﬁnder ( pg. 15)

Card Cover [ ] ( pg. 17)

Battery Pack Mount ( pg. 13)

Shoulder Strap Eyelet ( pg. 12)

Grip Strap ( pg. 12)

Speaker ( pg. 21)

Lens

LED Light ( pg. 36)

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

Remote Sensor ( pg. 24, 25)

Stereo Microphone

Stud Hole ( pg. 15)

Tripod Mounting Socket ( pg. 15)

Cassette Holder Cover ( pg. 16)

Memory Card Slot

Connector Cover

Power Switch Position

REC:

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

OFF:

To switch off the camcorder.

PLAY:

● To play back a recording on the tape.

● 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:

To record on a tape or play back a tape.

MEMORY:

To record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card.

EN 9

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GETTING STARTED

LCD Monitor/Viewﬁnder Indications

During Video Recording Only

16:9

15:55

SOUND12BIT

1Tape Running Indicator

(Rotates while tape is running.) 2Selected Wide Mode Indicator ( pg. 17)

(only 16:9 indicator is displayed)

3Live Slow Indicator ( pg. 36) 4Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) ( pg. 33)

(only LP indicator is displayed)

5Tape Remaining Time ( pg. 18) 6REC: (Appears during recording.)

( pg. 18)

SLOW

: (Appears when using Live Slow.)

( pg. 36) 7 : Insert ( pg. 45)

8 : Insert Pause 8Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator

( pg. 40)

9Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 33) !Time Code ( pg. 34) "Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) ( pg. 32)

(only indicator is displayed) #SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode

Indicator ( pg. 33) (Appears for approx. 5

seconds after turning on the camcorder.)

– – –min

REC

6 7

8 9

During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording

# $"

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1Battery Remaining Power Indicator 2Operation Mode ( pg. 20)

: Auto Mode

: Manual Mode

3LED Light Indicator ( pg. 36) 4 : Night-Alive Indicator ( pg. 41)

: Gain Up Mode ( pg. 33)

5Shutter Speed ( pg. 41) 6White Balance Indicator ( pg. 39) 7Selected Effect Indicator ( pg. 41) 8Selected Program AE Indicator ( pg. 41) 9Approximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 19) !Zoom Indicator ( pg. 19) "Shooting Icon

(Appears and blinks during shooting.)

#Card Icon ( pg. 26)

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

not loaded.

$Image Size/Picture Quality: 640 x 480 F

640

(FINE) and 640 x 480 S

(STANDARD) (in order of quality) ( pg. 33)

%Remaining Number Of Shots ( pg. 26)

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

PHOTO

: (Appears when taking Snapshot.)

( pg. 26, 37)

( : Spot Exposure Control Indicator

( pg. 39)

: Backlight Compensation Indicator ( pg. 39) ±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 38)

: Iris Lock Indicator ( pg. 38)

)Date/Time ( pg. 15) ~Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator

( pg. 37)

640

PHOTO

640

0:61.1.32A0

(

M 7

During Video Playback

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During D.S.C. Playback

EN 11

1L2

2 0 BIT

BLANK SEARCH

PUSH "STOP" BUTTON

D E C

TO CANCEL

:/2

1Battery Remaining Power Indicator 2Sound L/R Indicator ( pg. 35) 3Blank Search Indicator ( pg. 22) 4Tape Speed (SP/LP) ( pg. 35)

(only LP indicator is displayed)

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

x3 and x10 ( pg. 22)

63: Playback

¡: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search 1: Rewind/Shuttle Search 8: Pause 8 3: Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/

Slow-Motion 2 8: Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/ Slow-Motion

: Audio Dubbing

8 : Audio Dubbing Pause

7Date/Time ( pg. 35) 8VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator

( pg. 21)

9Time Code ( pg. 35)

1.11.320A 6

100-0013

11:13

DEC. 6. 2007

1Battery Remaining Power Indicator 2Folder/File Number 3Operation Mode Indicator 4Date/Time

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GETTING STARTED

How To Attach The Lens Cap

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

NOTE:

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

Place here during

shooting.

How To Attach The Shoulder Strap

1 Peel off the pad

and thread the end of the strap through the eyelet.

Eyelet

Grip Adjustment

Open the pad and make grip adjustments.

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

2 Thread the

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

3 Position the

buckle near the eyelet and reattach the pad.

Strap Guide

Buckle

Power

Charging The Battery Pack

POWER/CHARGE Lamp

Battery pack mount

Arrow

Battery pack

Power Switch

Lock Button

To AC outlet

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

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

3 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in

place 2.

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

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

● When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out, charging is ﬁnished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

To detach the battery pack

Slide the battery pack downward while pressing BATT. to detach it.

Battery pack Charging time

BN-VF808U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

BN-VF815U Approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.

BN-VF823U Approx. 3 hrs. 50 min.

* Provided

BATT.

To DC connector

AC Adapter

GETTING STARTED

EN 13

NOTES:

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

● During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.

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

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

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

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

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

● After 5 minutes have elapsed in RecordStandby mode with the cassette inserted and no operation is performed, the camcorder will automatically turn off its power supplied from the AC adapter. In this case, the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder.

About Batteries

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

To restore the accuracy of the battery power indicator

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

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GETTING STARTED

Using The Battery Pack

Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery Pack” ( pg. 13).

Maximum continuous recording time

Battery pack

BN-VF808U* 1 hr. 50 min. 2 hrs. 15 min.

BN-VF815U 3 hrs. 40 min. 4 hrs. 30 min.

BN-VF823U 5 hrs. 30 min. 6 hrs. 45 min.

* Provided

LCD monitor

Viewﬁnder on

NOTES:

● Recording time is reduced signiﬁcantly under the following conditions:

• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged

repeatedly.

• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.

• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

• The LED Light is used.

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

TTENTION:

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

Data Battery System

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

BATTERY CONDITION

100%

50%

● When the Power Switch is set to “OFF”, it is displayed for approx. 3 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly, and for approx. 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for several seconds.

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

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

MAX TIME

min

LCD

FINDER

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

Using AC Power

Perform step 4 – 5 in “Charging The Battery Pack” ( pg. 13).

NOTE:

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

INFORMATION:

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

Language Settings

The language on the display can be changed. ( pg. 34)

Select

SET

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

while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

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

“M” ( pg. 20).

set to

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

7 Press MENU.

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

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

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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. ( pg. 34, 35) Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Language Settings” ( pg. 14).

CLOCK ADJ.

MONTH. DATE. YEAR 12h

JAN.

2007

: 10 AM

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

press SET or

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

4 Press MENU.

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

Viewﬁnder Adjustment

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and

locked. Pull out the viewﬁnder fully.

3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until

the indications in the viewﬁnder are clearly focused.

Example:

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display

Select

BRIGHT

SET

Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Language Settings” ( pg. 14).

● To adjust the brightness of the viewﬁnder, pull out the viewﬁnder fully and set “PRIORITY” to “FINDER” ( pg. 34).

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

SET or

4 Press MENU.

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

Tripod Mounting

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

● Some tripods are not equipped with studs.

GETTING STARTED

Diopter Adjustment Control

CAUTION:

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

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GETTING STARTED

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

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

Cassette holder cover

Cassette holder

1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the

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

● Do not touch internal components.

2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH”

to close the cassette holder.

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

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

● When the battery pack’s charge is low, you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use AC power before continuing.

3 Close the cassette holder cover ﬁrmly until

it locks into place.

NOTES:

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

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

PUSH

OPEN/ EJECT

Make sure the window side is facing out.

Erase protection tab

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

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

• Blinks when no tape is loaded.

TAPE!

Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button 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”. ( pg. 18)

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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. ( pg. 30)

PLEASE FORMAT

Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt, or it has not been initialized. Initialize the memory card. ( pg. 30)

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 the 4:3 screen. ( pg. 34, 35)

4 : 3

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VIDEO RECORDING

Basic Recording

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:

● Power ( pg. 13)

● Loading A Cassette ( pg. 16)

● Remove the lens cap. ( pg. 12)

● Open the LCD monitor fully.

● Select videos at 4:3 size or 16:9 (wide) size. ( pg. 17)

VIDEO/MEMORY

Zoom Lever

Lock Button

Recording Start/Stop Button

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. 90 min.

80 min. 80 min. 120 min.

NOTES:

● If the Record-Standby mode continues for

5 minutes and no operation is performed, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewﬁnder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.

Recording mode

SP LP

● When a blank portion is left between recorded

scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle Of A Tape” (

● To record in LP (Long Play) mode,  pg. 33.

 pg. 20).

Tape Remaining Time

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

●

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

Quick Review

Enables to check the end of the last recording.

1) Press QUICK REVIEW during the Recording-Standby mode.

2) Tape is rewound for about several seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in the Recording-Standby mode for the next shot.

●

Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal.

● Slide the Power Zoom lever repeatedly to

change the sound setting to on/off.

Zooming

While recording

Zoom out

W: Wide angle

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

●

zoom.

● Zoom magniﬁcation over 34X is done through

digital image processing, and is therefore called digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to 900X. Set (ZOOM) to [68X] or [900X]. (

 pg. 32)

Optical zoom (up to 34X)

Digital zoom (up to 900X)

Zoom in

T: Telephoto

NOTES:

● Macro shooting is possible as close as approx. 5

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

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

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

 pg. 32)

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).

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Interface Shooting

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

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

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

●

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

● If the Quick Review ( pg. 18) 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.

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VIDEO RECORDING

Time Code

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

Display

Minutes Seconds Frames*

(30 frames =

12:34:24

* Frames are not displayed during recording.

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

●

When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape.

● When power shuts off during shooting.

● When a tape is removed and re-inserted during

shooting.

● When shooting using a partially recorded tape.

● When shooting on a blank portion located

partway through the tape.

● When shooting again after shooting a scene

then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.

NOTES:

● The time code cannot be reset.

● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time

code indication does not move smoothly.

● The time code is displayed only when “TIME

CODE” is set to “ON”. (

1 second)

 pg. 34)

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search ( pg. 22) to ﬁnd the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode. ( pg. 21)

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

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 snapshot image.

●

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

● “REC SELECT” must be set to “ (CARD)”

only.

Auto/Manual Mode

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

Auto Mode :

You can record using no special effects or manual adjustments.

Manual Mode :

Manual recording is possible by setting various functions

AUTO

MAN UAL

Normal Playback

Speaker

VOL. +/–

Lock Button

SET

Power Switch

VIDEO/ MEMORY

BLANK

¡¡

1 Load a cassette. ( pg. 16) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“VIDEO”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

●

The above screen (referring to the control lever

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

( seconds on the LCD Monitor.

Operation To select

Move the control lever up.

Move the control lever down.

Move the control lever right.

Move the control lever left.

4 To start playback, press 6. 5 To stop playback, press 7.

●

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

● Press SET to display the guide operation

screen.

To control the speaker volume

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

VIDEO PLAYBACK

NOTES:

● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD

monitor, viewﬁnder or on a connected TV.

 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 6 during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press 6

again.

●

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

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VIDEO PLAYBACK

Variable Shuttle Search

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

1) During playback, press ¡ once or twice for

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

1¡

x-10 x-3 x3 x10

2) To resume normal playback, press 6.

●

During playback, press and hold ¡ or 1. The search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release the button, normal playback resumes.

● A slight mosaic effect appears on the display

during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.

TTENTION:

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

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

Blank Search

Helps you ﬁnd where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption. ( pg. 20)

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback”

( pg. 21).

2 Press BLANK.

●

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

● To cancel Blank Search, press 7 or BLANK.

NOTES:

● Before starting Blank Search, if the current

position is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in the reverse direction. If the current position is at a recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the forward direction.

● If the beginning or end of the tape is reached

during Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically.

● A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds

of tape may not be detected.

● The detected blank portion may be located

between recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion.

Playback Snapshot

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

Connections To A TV Or VCR

To AV

connector

Audio/Video cable (provided)

VCR

1Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/

VCR has only A/V input connectors.)

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

* Not required for watching still images only.

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

shown in the illustration.

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

3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input,

referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

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

the TV to its VIDEO mode.

6 Start playback on the camcorder.

( pg. 21)

●

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

 pg. 34, 35)

4:3 TV). (

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

Date/Time

●

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

● Time Code

Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” (

● Indications other than date/time and time code

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

 pg. 35).

(

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack. (

 pg. 13)

● To monitor the picture and sound from the

camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card, set the camcorder’s Power Switch to“REC”, then set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its

minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on.

 pg. 35).

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VIDEO PLAYBACK

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 (16ft).

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

1Infrared beam transmitting window The following buttons are available only when

the camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “PLAY”. 2PAUSE Button

Up Button ( pg. 25)

3SLOW Rewind Button ( pg. 25) 4REW Button

Left Button ( pg. 25)

5INSERT Button ( pg. 45) 6SHIFT Button ( pg. 25) 7DISPLAY Button ( pg. 23, 42) 8SLOW Forward Button ( pg. 25) 9PLAY Button !FF Button

Right Button ( pg. 25)

"A. DUB Button ( pg. 45) #STOP Button

Down Button ( pg. 25)

$EFFECT Button ( pg. 25) %EFFECT ON/OFF Button ( pg. 25)

The following buttons are available when the camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “REC”. &Zoom (T/W) Buttons

Zoom in/out ( pg. 19, 25) (Also available with the Power Switch set to “PLAY”)

(START/STOP Button

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

)S.SHOT Button

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

Zoom (T/W)

SLOW ( )

PLAY

(Left)

SHIFT

PAUSE or

(Up)

SLOW ( )

(Right)

STOP or

(Down)

Slow-Motion Playback

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

After approx. 10 minutes, normal playback

●

resumes.

● To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE

(PAUSE).

● To revert back to normal playback, press PLAY

3).

(

NOTES:

● You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback

from Still Playback by pressing SLOW ( or

) more than approx. 2 seconds.

● After SLOW ( or ) is pressed and held, the

still image may be displayed for a few seconds, followed by a blue screen for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction.

● During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be

disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable, especially with steady images. This is not a malfunction.

Frame-By-Frame Playback

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

Playback Zoom

Magniﬁes the recorded image up to 27X at any time during video playback and D.S.C. playback.

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1) Press PLAY (3) 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

7) and then press PLAY (3) during video

( playback.

● To end zoom during D.S.C. playback, press

3).

PLAY (

NOTES:

● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and

still playback.

● Due to digital image processing, the quality of

the image may suffer.

Playback Special Effects

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

SEPIA ( pg. 41). MONOTONE ( pg. 41). CLASSIC ( pg. 41). STROBE ( pg. 41).

1) To start playback, press PLAY (3).

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.

FFECT ON/OFF

EFFECT

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D.S.C. RECORDING

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 ( pg. 13)

● Loading a Memory Card ( pg. 17)

● Remove the lens cap.

● Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 8)

SNAPSHOT

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,  pg. 31, 33.

3 Press SNAPSHOT. The

appears while the snapshot is being taken.

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

● When you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set “MELODY” to “OFF”( pg. 34).

NOTE:

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

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.

Lock Button

Power Switch

“PHOTO

” indication

Approximate Number of Storable Images

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

Image Size/Picture

Quality

640 x 480/FINE 47 95 205 425

640 x 480/STANDARD 160 295 625 1285

Image Size/Picture

Quality

640 x 480/FINE 55 105 215

640 x 480/STANDARD 190 320 645

SD Memory Card

8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB

MultiMediaCard

8 MB 16 MB 32 MB

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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

Power Switch

3, 33

7, 44

INDEX

[PLAY]

SET

[STOP]

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

“MEMORY”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

● A stored image is displayed.

4 Press 1 to display the previous ﬁle. Press 2

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. ( 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.

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” ( pg. 27).

2 Press 6 to start Auto Playback.

● If you press 1 during Auto Playback, ﬁles are displayed in descending order.

● If you press 2 during Auto Playback, ﬁles are displayed in ascending order.

3 To end Auto Playback, press 7.

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” ( pg. 27).

2 Press INDEX. The

Index Screen appears.

3 Press 4, 3, 1 or 2

to move the frame to the desired ﬁle.

4 Press SET. The

selected ﬁle is displayed.

Selected ﬁle

Index number

Removing On-Screen Display

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images” ( pg. 27).

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

2. The ON SCREEN

SET or menu appears.

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

4 Select “OFF”,

press SET or

5 Press MENU.

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

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

ON SCREEN

OFF ON

Select

SET

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RETURN

PROTECT

PROTECT ?

EXECUTE

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.

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” ( pg. 27).

2 Press MENU.

Select

3 Select “NO.RESET”, press

SET or

2. The NO. RESET

screen appears.

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.

SET

Protecting Files

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of ﬁles.

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images” ( pg. 27).

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

PROTECT menu appears.

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

To protect the currently displayed ﬁle

4 Select “CURRENT”,

press SET or PROTECT screen appears.

2. The

PROTECT

CURRENT PROT.ALL CANC.ALL

6 Select “EXECUTE”,

press SET.

● To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.

● Repeat steps for all ﬁles you want to protect.

To protect all ﬁles stored in the memory card

5 and 6

4 Select “PROT.ALL”, press SET or 2. 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 2. The

PROTECT screen appears.

5 Press 1 or 2 to select the desired ﬁle. 6 Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

● Repeat steps

remove protection.

To remove protection from all ﬁles stored in the memory card

5 and 6 for all ﬁles you want to

4 Select “CANC.ALL”, press SET or 2. The

PROTECT screen appears.

5 Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

5 Press 1 or 2 to select

the desired ﬁle.

Select

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.

RETURN

DPOF

ALL 1?

EXECUTE

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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” ( pg. 27).

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

2. The DELETE Menu

appears.

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

To delete the currently displayed ﬁle

4 Select “CURRENT”,

press SET or DELETE screen appears.

2. The

5 Press 1 or 2 to select

the desired ﬁle.

6 Select “EXECUTE”,

press SET.

● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

● Repeat steps for all ﬁles you want to delete.

5 and 6

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 2. The DELETE

screen appears.

5 Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

NOTES:

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

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

DELETE

CURRENT ALL

Select

DELETE

DELETE?

EXECUTE

RETURN

Select

SET

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” ( pg. 27).

2 Press MENU.

3 Select “DPOF”, press

SET or

2. The DPOF

Menu appears.

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

4 Select “ALL 1”, press

SET or

2. The DPOF screen appears.

5 Select “EXECUTE”,

press SET.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

DPOF

CURRENT ALL 1 RESET

SET

Select

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CANCEL

FORMAT

ERASE ALL

EXISTING DATA?

EXECUTE

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.

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)” ( pg. 29).

2 Select “CURRENT”,

press SET or screen appears.

2. The DPOF

3 Press 1 or 2 to select

the desired ﬁle.

Select

DPOF

SHEETS

RETURN

4 Press 4 or 3 to select the number indication

(00), and press SET.

5 Select the number of prints

by pressing number, or 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.

3 to increase the

4 to decrease the

6 Select “RETURN”, press

SET. The “SAVE?” appears.

● If you did not change any settings in step

5, the DPOF Menu

reappears.

3 through

DPOF

Select

SET

SHEETS

SAVE?

EXECUTE

CANCEL

7 Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

● To cancel selection, select “CANCEL”.

To Reset The Number Of Prints

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

Images (One Print For Each)” ( pg. 29).

2 Select “RESET”, press SET or 2. 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 ( pg. 32) this can be avoided.

Initializing A Memory Card

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

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images” ( pg. 27).

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

2. The FORMAT screen

appears.

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

4 Select “EXECUTE”,

press SET. The memory card is initialized.

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

● To cancel initialization, select “RETURN”.

Select

SET

Changing The Menu Settings

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-touse, on-screen menu system that simpliﬁes many of the more detailed camcorder settings. ( pg. 31 – 35)

VIDEO/MEMORY

Power Switch

Lock Button

Select

SET

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

●

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

● Set the Power Switch to “REC” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

● Set the recording mode to “

For Video Playback Menu:

●

Set the 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 Menu, refer to “D.S.C.

PLAYBACK” (

 pg. 27).

2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( 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

”. ( pg. 20)

Screen for Video Playback Menu

VTR DISPLAY SYSTEM

EXIT

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

4 Select the desired function, press SET or 2.

The selected function menu appears. Example: FUNCTION menu.

Current Setting

FUNCTION

IPE/FADER PROGRAM AE EFFECT EXPOSURE W

.BALANCE SHUTTER EXIT

OFF OFF

OFF

AUTO OFF

5 Select the desired selection, press SET or

Example: WIPE/FADER menu.

WIPE/FADER

OFF WHITE BLACK SLIDE SCROLL

OFF

6 Select the desired setting, press SET or 2.

Selection is completed.

7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes.

● Press 1 whenever you want to cancel or return

to the previous menu screen.

● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other

function menus.

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

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

Recording Menus

FUNCTION

● The following 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*

( pg. 40), “Wipe or Fader Effects”

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

PROGRAM AE

( pg. 41), “Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects”

EFFECT

( pg. 41), “Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects”

EXPOSURE

( pg. 38), “Exposure Control”

W. BALANCE

( pg. 39), “White Balance Adjustment”

SHUTTER

( pg. 41), “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. 900X*: 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 900X 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 (3.3 ft), set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”. You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 40 cm (1.4 ft).

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

DIS*

OFF : Disables the function. (DIS disable

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

NOTES:

● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if

hand shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting condition.

● Switch off this mode when recording with the

camcorder on a tripod.

● DIS cannot be activated when “NIGHT” in

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

* 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

( ) (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. ( * Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch is set to “MEMORY”.

 pg. 26)

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

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 ( pg. 45) and Insert Editing  pg. 45) are possible on tapes recorded in

( the SP mode.

● If the recording mode is switched, the playback

picture will be blurred at the switching point.

● During playback of a tape recorded on another

camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.

SOUND MODE

[12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo

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

SNAP/SLOW

[SNAP ]: Snapshot mode SLOW : Live Slow mode

For details on the procedure, refer to “Live Slow” ( pg. 36) and “Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape)” ( pg. 37).

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.. ( pg. 20)

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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

 pg. 23, 42)

control. (

CLOCK ADJ.

 pg. 15, “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.

* 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.

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

BRIGHT

 pg. 15, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”

( pg. 20)

SYSTEM

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

LANGUAGE

/ / / [ENGLISH] /

FRANCAIS / ESPAÑOL / PORTUGUÊS The language setting can be changed. ( pg. 14)

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. ( pg. 26, 37)

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 Effects, etc., and can be used to conﬁrm how these functions operate. Demonstration starts in the following cases:

●

When the Menu Screen is closed after “DEMO MODE” is turned “ON”.

● With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no

operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to “REC”.

● Performing any operation during the

demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will resume.

NOTES:

● If a cassette is in the camcorder, the

demonstration cannot be turned on.

● “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the

camcorder power is turned off.

CAM RESET

[CANCEL]: Does not reset all settings to the

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

Playback Menus

VTR

The settings below are effective only for video playback except “REC MODE” and “SNAP/ SLOW”. The parameters (except “SOUND L/ R”, “[T] ➝ [M] COPY” and “NARRATION” settings) are the same as in the description on page 33.

SOUND L/R and NARRATION

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

REC MODE [SP]* / LP

Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. It is recommended you use “REC MODE” in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing. ( pg. 42, 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. ( pg. 45). MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both “L” and “R” channels.

SNAP/SLOW

 pg. 33, “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. ( pg. 42).

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.

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

DISPLAY

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

The parameters (except “OFF” in “ON SCREEN” setting) are the same as in the description on  pg. 34.

ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV

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

DATE/TIME [OFF] / ON CLOCK ADJ.

 pg. 15, “Date/Time Settings”

TIME CODE [OFF] / ON

 pg. 20, “Time Code”

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

 pg. 34, “16:9 OUTPUT”

BRIGHT

 pg. 15, “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 34.

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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

1 Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the

setting.

The light is on always. ( appears.)

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

Turns off the light.

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

start video recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a still image.

NOTES:

●

Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to eyes.

● If the light does not reach the subject when the

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

● Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter

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

LED Light

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

●

“M”. ( pg. 20)

set to

3 Set “SNAP/SLOW” to “SLOW”. ( pg. 33)

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 “

● Live Slow cannot be used when the 16:9 Wide

mode is selected.

” or “M”.

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

EN 37

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 “ 4 Set “REC SELECT” to “ / ” or

( pg. 31, 33)

““.

5 Set “SNAP/SLOW” to “SNAP”. ( pg. 33) 6 Press SNAPSHOT.

●

The

“PHOTO

will be recorded for approx. 5 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

● You can perform Snapshot also during

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

● Snapshot is effective when the recording mode

selection is set to both If the image taken by snapshot is too dark or too

●

bright, select (

 pg. 41).

(

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 “ “.

( pg. 33)

” indication appears and a still image

 pg. 39) or “SPOTLIGHT”

“A” or “M”.

”. ( pg. 20)

Manual Focus

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to inﬁnity. However, correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode.

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.

FOCUS

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

appears.

4 Press 1 or 2 to focus on a subject.

●

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

5 Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.

To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice.

Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below.

●

When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

● When illumination is low.*

● When the subject has no contrast (difference in

brightness and darkness), such as a ﬂat, onecolor wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

● When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD

monitor or the viewﬁnder.*

● When the scene contains minute patterns or

identical patterns that are regularly repeated.

● When the scene is affected by sunbeams or

light reﬂecting off the surface of a body of water.

● When shooting a scene with a high-contrast

background.

* The following low-contrast warnings appear

blinking: , , and .

SET

Manual focus indicator

”. ( pg. 20)

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FEATURES FOR RECORDING

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 “

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

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

To brighten the image, press 3. To darken the

●

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

8 Press MENU.

NOTES:

● If the adjustment does not cause any visible

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

 pg. 31, 33)

(

● You cannot use the manual exposure control at

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

 pg. 41), or with

”. ( pg. 20)

Iris Lock

Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light. Use this function in the following situations:

●

When shooting a moving subject.

● When the distance to the subject changes (so

its size in the LCD monitor or the viewﬁnder changes), such as when the subject is backing away.

● When shooting on a reﬂective natural

background such as at the beach or when skiing.

● When shooting objects under a spotlight.

● When zooming.

1 Perform steps 1 - 6 in “Exposure Control”

( pg. 38)

2 Adjust zoom so that the subject ﬁlls the

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

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

2 for over 2 seconds. The “ ”

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

EN 39

Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly. With simple operation, backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure.

1 Set the Power Switch to

“REC”.

2 Set the recording mode to

“M”.

( pg. 20)

SET

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.

Spot Exposure Control

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

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

Control indicator “ ” appears.

●

A spot metering area frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor/viewﬁnder.

4 Press SET.

Spot Exposure Control is engaged.

●

● Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of

the selected area most appropriate.

To lock the iris

After step 3, press and hold SET over 2 seconds. The “ ” indication appears and the iris is locked.

To cancel Spot Exposure Control

Press once so that the “ ” indicator disappears.

NOTES:

● Depending on the shooting location and

condition, optimum result may not be attained.

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

Spot Exposure Control.

”. ( pg. 20)

White Balance Adjustment

The white balance refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color/ tint reproduction.

To change the setting

Set “W. BALANCE” to the desired mode. ( pg. 32)

●

The selected mode indicator except “AUTO” appears.

[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically.

MWB: Adjust the white balance

manually when shooting under various types of lighting. ( “Manual White Balance Adjustment”, pg. 40)

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

of lighting is used.

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FEATURES FOR RECORDING

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 “ 3 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of

the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper ﬁlls the screen.

4 Select “MWB” in “W. BALANCE” menu

( pg. 32), then press and hold SET or

begins blinking.

When the setting is completed, stops

●

blinking.

5 Press SET or 2 to engage the setting. 6 Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes and

the Manual White Balance indicator is displayed.

NOTES:

● In step 3, it may be difﬁcult to focus on the white

paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually.

 pg. 37)

(

● Because the color temperature is different

depending on the light source, use this function for a more natural result.

● Once you adjust white balance manually, the

setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed.

● White Balance cannot be activated

simultaneously with “TWILIGHT” in “PROGRAM

 pg. 41).

AE” (

● White Balance cannot be activated if the

“SEPIA” or “MONOTONE” mode is activated.

White paper

”. ( pg. 20)

2 until

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

( pg. 32)

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.

”. ( pg. 20)

Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects

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

“SHUTTER” in “FUNCTION” Menu. ( pg. 32)

●

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

NOTES:

● Shutter Effects cannot be used during “NIGHT”.

● When a subject is too bright or reﬂective, a

vertical streak may appear (smear phenomenon). Smear phenomenon tends to occur when “SPORTS” or any mode of “SHUTTER 1/500 – 1/4000” is selected.

PROGRAM AE

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) SPORTS

(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000):

This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions.

SNOW : Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.

SPOTLIGHT : Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.

TWILIGHT : Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance ( pg. 39) is automatically set to “AUTO”. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to inﬁnity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.

”. ( pg. 20)

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

NIGHT : Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed. During Night-Alive, it may be difﬁcult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended.

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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 1/60: The shutter speed is

ﬁxed at 1/60th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower.

SHUTTER 1/100: The shutter speed is

ﬁxed at 1/100th of a second. The ﬂickering that occurs when shooting under a ﬂuorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced.

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

mode.)

* Not available for still image recording.

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FEATURES FOR RECORDINGS EDITING

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

(except “SLOW”,  pg. 33, 35)

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”. ( pg. 35) 7 Press 6 to start playback. 8 At the point you want to dub, press 6

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. (

 pg. 24)

Dubbing To A VCR

To use this camcorder as a player

1 Following the illustration,  pg. 23,

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

2 Perform steps 1 - 6 ( pg. 23) 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

 pg. 13)

pack. (

● To choose whether or not the following displays

appear on the connected TV

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

 pg. 35). Or, press DISPLAY on the remote

( control to turn on/off the date indication.

• Time code Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”

 pg. 35).

(

• Indications other than date/time and time code Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/ TV” ( pg. 35).

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)

It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little, if any, image or sound deterioration.

To DV IN/OUT

Core ﬁlter

Video unit equipped with DV connector

To use this camcorder as a player

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

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

3 Start playback on the camcorder.

( pg. 21)

4 At the point you want to start dubbing, start

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

5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the

video unit, then stop playback on this camcorder.

DV cable (optional)

To DV IN/OUT

EDITING

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery

 pg. 13)

pack. (

● If a blank portion or disturbed image is played

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

● Even though the DV cable is connected

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

● If “Playback Zoom” ( pg. 25) or “Playback

Special Effects” ( 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

 pg. 25) is attempted or

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

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

3 Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to

“PLAY”.

4 Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”.

( pg. 35)

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

engage the Record-Pause mode.

• The “ ” indication appears on the

DV IN

screen.

7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press

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

8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button

again to stop dubbing. The indication stops rotating.

9 Press 7 to return to the normal playback

mode.

NOTE:

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

COPY PROTECTED

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

 pg. 33)

ADVANCED FEATURES

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EDITING

Connection To A Personal Computer

[A] Using USB cable

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

[A] Using USB

cable

To USB

USB cable (provided)

To USB connector

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

●

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

● Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly

according to the shape of the DV connector.

[B] Using DV

PC with DV connector

cable

To DV IN/OUT

Core ﬁlter

DV cable (optional)

Core ﬁlter

To DV connector

[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.

 pg. 13)

(

● 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 camcoder

and it doesn’t work, restart the camcoder.

“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 customized only when recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes. ( pg. 33)

●

Use the provided remote control.

Speaker

START/ STOP

PAUSE

REW

INSERT

1 Play back the tape to locate the point where

editing will start, then press PAUSE (8).

2 While holding A. DUB ( ) on the remote

control, press PAUSE (8). The “8 ” indicator appears.

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

Speak into the microphone.

To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (8).

●

4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (8),

then STOP (7).

To hear the dubbed sound during playback

Set “NARRATION” to “ON” or “MIX” ( pg. 35).

NOTES:

● Sound is not heard from the speaker during

Audio Dubbing.

● When editing onto a tape that was recorded at

12-BIT, the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.

● If feedback or howling occurs during TV

playback, move the camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn down the TV’s volume.

PLAY STOP

A.DUB

Stereo Microphone

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 out points. The original audio remains unchanged.

●

Use the provided remote control.

NOTES:

● Before performing the following steps, make

sure that “TIME CODE” for “DISPLAY” in both Recording and Playback Menus is set to “ON”.

 pg. 34, 35)

(

● 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 PAUSE (8). Conﬁrm the time code at this point. ( pg. 20)

2 Press REW (1) until the Edit-In point is

located, then press PAUSE (8).

3 Press and hold INSERT ( ) on the remote

control, then press PAUSE (8). The “8 ” 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 (7) on the remote control.

NOTES:

● Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects  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.

ADVANCED FEATURES

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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

No power is supplied.

● The power is not connected properly. ➜Connect the AC Adapter securely. ( pg. 13)

● The battery pack is not attached ﬁrmly.

➜Detach the battery pack once again and re-

attach it ﬁrmly. ( pg. 14)

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

one. ( pg. 13)

Recording cannot be performed.

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

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

( pg. 16)

● “TAPE END” appears.

➜Replace with new cassette. ( pg. 16)

● The cassette holder cover is open.

➜Close the cassette holder cover.

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

This is not a malfunction.

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

This is not a malfunction

The LCD monitor or viewﬁnder indications blink.

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

➜Re-read the sections covering Effects.

( pg. 32)

The tape is moving, but there is no picture.

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

➜Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate

for video playback. ( pg. 23)

● The cassette holder cover is open.

➜Close the cassette holder cover. ( pg. 16)

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

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

The focus does not adjust automatically.

● Focus is set to the Manual mode. ➜Set Focus to the Auto mode. ( pg. 37)

● The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

➜Clean the lens and check the focus again.

( pg. 37)

The color of Snapshot looks strange.

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

➜Find a white subject and compose your shot so

that it also appears in the frame. ( pg. 37, 40)

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

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

➜To protect the battery, it is recommended to

charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). ( pg. 48)

● The battery pack is not attached ﬁrmly.

➜Detach the battery pack once again and re-

attach it ﬁrmly. (

pg. 13)

The image looks like the shutter speeds is too slow.

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

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

“GAIN UP” to “AGC” or “OFF”. ( pg. 33)

Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish.

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

➜Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD

monitor. ( pg. 8, 15)

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

➜Consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.

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

➜Push the viewﬁnder back in or set “PRIORITY”

to “LCD”. ( pg. 8, 34)

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

➜Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.

( pg. 15)

➜If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees,

open the monitor fully. ( pg. 8)

Aspect ratio is strange

If the aspect ratio of the video you are playing is strange, change the setting in “16:9 OUTPUT”. ( pg. 34, 35)

The remote control does not work.

● “REMOTE” is set to “OFF”. ➜Set “REMOTE” to “ON”. ( pg. 34)

● The remote control does not point at the remote

sensor.

➜Point at the remote sensor. ( pg. 24)

● The remote control batteries are exhausted.

➜Replace the batteries with fresh ones.

( pg. 24)

Displays the battery remaining power.

Remaining power level

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

ExhaustedHigh

TAPE END

Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.

LENS CAP

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

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 blank portion of a tape. ( pg. 45)

● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. ( pg. 45)

● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-BIT audio. ( pg. 45)

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

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

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INSERT ERROR! <CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE> <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. ( pg. 45)

● Appears if INSERT ( ) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”. ( pg. 45)

● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. ( pg. 45)

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. ( pg. 15).

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

➜Consult 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 supply

or battery.

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE

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

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

REFERENCES

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CAUTIONS

AC Adapter

When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA

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

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER

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

Plug adapter

Battery Packs

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

● To avoid hazards

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

transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.

...do not modify or disassemble. ...do not expose the battery to temperatures

exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the battery to overheat, explode or catch ﬁre.

...use only speciﬁed chargers.

To prevent damage and prolong service

●

life

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

are within the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical reaction type battery — cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging.

...store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure

to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life.

... fully charge and then fully discharge the battery

every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time.

... remove from charger or powered unit when not

in use, as some machines use current even when switched off.

Terminals

The Beneﬁts Of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold temperatures (below 10°C/ 50°F), its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time, then re-attach it to the camcorder.

NOTES:

● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after

charging, or after use.

Temperature Range Speciﬁcations

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

● The lower the temperature, the longer

recharging takes.

● Charging times are for a fully discharged battery

pack.

Cassettes

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

● During use

...make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV

mark.

...be aware that recording onto prerecorded

tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals.

...make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly

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

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

the tape to ﬁngerprints and dust.

Store cassettes

●

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

shock or vibration.

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

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

...vertically, in their original cases.

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, initialization, 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.

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.

CAUTIONS

... in places subject to soot or steam such as near

a cooking stove.

...in places subject to excessive shock or

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

electric ﬁelds (speakers, broadcasting

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

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

temperatures.

DO NOT leave the unit

●

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

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

To protect the unit, DO NOT

●

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

transportation. ...keep the lens directed at extremely bright

objects for long periods. ...expose the lens and viewﬁnder’s lens to direct

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

viewﬁnder. ...swing it excessively when using the hand strap

or the grip. ...swing the soft camera case excessively when

the camcorder is inside it.

Dirty heads can cause the following

●

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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.

REFERENCES

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CAUTIONS

Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodic checkups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

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 center 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.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number : GR-D790U Trade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS

CORP.

Address : 1700 Valley Road

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

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

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

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

Camcorder

For General

Power supply

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

Power consumption

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

* Using LED Light

Dimensions (W x H x D)

61 mm x 94 mm x 114 mm

(with the LCD monitor closed and the

4-1/2")

viewﬁnder pushed back in)

Weight

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

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Operating humidity

35% to 80%

Storage temperature

–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)

Pickup

1/6" CCD

Lens

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

Filter diameter

ø27 mm

LCD monitor

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

Viewﬁnder

Electronic viewﬁnder with 0.33" color LCD

Speaker

Monaural

LED Light

Effective distance: 1.5 m (5 ft)

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

SPECIFICATIONS

EN 51

For Digital Video Camera

Format

DV format (SD mode)

Signal format

NTSC standard

Recording/Playback format

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

Cassette

Mini DV cassette

Tape speed

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

Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette)

SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.

For 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

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For Connectors

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

Input/output: 4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant

USB

Mini USB-B type, USB 1.1 compliant

AC Adapter

Power requirement

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

Output

DC 11 V =, 1 A

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

REFERENCES

TERMS

AC Adapter ....................14

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

Auto/Manual Mode ........20

Backlight Compensation 39

Battery Pack ......13, 14, 48

Blank Search .................22

Bright .................15, 34, 35

Cam Reset .....................34

Changing The Menu

Settings ...........31 – 35

Charging The Battery Pack

.................................13

Clock Adj. ..........15, 34, 35

Connection To A Personal

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

Connections To A TV Or

VCR ........................23

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

Data Battery ...................14

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

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

Demonstration Mode .....34

Digital Image Stabilization

(DIS) .......................32

Digital Still Camera ........26

DPOF Setting (Digital Print

Order Format) ...29, 30

Dual Cam .......................20

Dubbing ...................41, 43

Effects ............................41

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

Gain Up .........................33

Image Size .....................33

Index Playback ..............27

Initializing A Memory Card

.................................30

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

Interface Shooting ......... 19

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

Journalistic Shooting ..... 19

Language ................ 14, 34

LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

............................ 8, 15

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

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

Loading A Cassette ....... 16

Loading A Memory Card 17

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

Melody .......................... 34

Memory Card ..........17, 49

Motor Drive Mode .......... 37

Narration ....................... 35

Night Alive ..................... 41

On Screen ............... 34, 35

Playback Sound ............ 35

Playback Special Effects 25 Power-linked operation ...8

Priority ........................... 34

Program AE .................. 41

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

Quick Review ................ 18

Rec Mode ................ 33, 35

Recording Capacity

Memory Card ......... 26

Tape ....................... 18

Recording Media Selection

................................ 33

Remote Control ....... 24, 34

Resetting The File Name 28

Shutter Effects ...............41

Slow-Motion Playback ...25 Snapshot Mode .33, 35, 37

Sound L/R ......................35

Sound Mode ............33, 35

Speaker Volume ............21

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

Spot Exposure Control ..39

Tape Speed (REC MODE)

...........................33, 35

Tele Macro .....................32

Telephoto Setting ..........32

Time Code .........20, 34, 35

Tripod Mounting .............15

Troubleshooting .......46, 47

Video/Memory Switch ......9

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

Wind Cut ........................33

Wipe Or Fader Effects ...40

Zooming .............19, 25, 32

16:9 Output ..............34, 35

GR-D790U

Printed in Malaysia

1106ASR-NF-MP

ENGLISH

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE

Contents

JVC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT....... 2

Notice for Users ................................................. 4

System Requirements........................................ 4

Software Installation (Windows Connecting (Windows Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card

Copying Files to the PC (Windows Playing Back Files on the PC (Windows Disconnecting the USB cable (Windows

Connections (Macintosh) ................................... 9

Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card

Copying Files to the PC (Macintosh) ................. 10

Playing Back Files on the PC (Macintosh)......... 10

Disconnecting the USB cable (Macintosh)......... 11

User’s Guide/Help/Readme (Windows

(Windows

(Macintosh).................................................... 9

) ................................................... 6

)....................... 5

)..................................... 6

) .................7

)......... 8

) ........ 8

) ...........11

LYT1642-001A

JVC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

IMPORTANT

TO CUSTOMERS: PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM NAMED “DIGITAL PHOTO NAVIGATOR” (“Program”) ON YOUR PC.

The right to use the Program is granted by Victor Company of Japan, Limited (“JVC”) to You only on the condition that You agree to the following. Should You not agree to the terms here of, You may not install or use the Program. HOWEVER, INSTALLING OR USING THE PROGRAM INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

1 COPYRIGHT; OWNERSHIP

You acknowledge that all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in the Program are owned by JVC and its licensor, and remain vested in JVC and such licensor. The Program is protected under the copyright law of Japan and other countries, and related Conventions.

2 GRANT OF LICENSE

(1) Subject to the conditions of this

Agreement, JVC grants to You a nonexclusive right to use the Program. You may install and use the Program on a HDD or other storage devices incorporated in Your PC.

(2) You may make one (1) copy of the

Program solely for your personal backup or archival purposes.

3 RESTRICTION ON THE

PROGRAM

(1) You may not reverse engineer,

decompile, disassemble, revise or modify the Program, except to the extent that expressly permitted by applicable law.

(2) You may not copy or use the

Program, in whole or in part, other than as expressly specified in this Agreement.

(3) You have no right to grant a license to

use the Program, and may not distribute, rent, lease or transfer the Program to any third party or otherwise let them use the Program.

4 LIMITED WARRANTY

JVC warrants that any media in which the Program is embodied are free from any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of Your purchasing any our products accompanying the Program. JVC’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy in connection with the Program shall be replacement of such defective media. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES STATED HERE IN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, JVC AND ITS LICENSORS DISCLAIM ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN REGARD TO THE PROGRAM AND THE ACCOMPANYING PRINTED MATERIALS. SHOULD THERE BE ANY PROBLEM ARISING FROM OR CAUSED BY THE PROGRAM, YOU SHOULD SETTLE ALL SUCH PROBLEM AT YOUR OWN COST AND EXPENSE.

5 LIMITED LIABILITY

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL JVC AND ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, EVEN IF JVC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. YOU WILL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS JVC FROM ANY LOSS, LIABILITY OR COST ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED TO CLAIMS FROM ANY THIRD PARTY RELATING TO THE USE OF THE PROGRAM.

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6 TERM

This Agreement will become effective on the date when You install and use the Program on Your machine, and continue to be in effect until the termination under the following provision. Should You breach any provision of this Agreement, JVC may terminate this Agreement without giving any notice to You. In this event, JVC may claim against You for any damages caused by Your breach. Should this Agreement be terminated, You must immediately destroy the Program stored in Your machine (including the erasing from any memory in Your PC), and no longer own such Program.

7 EXPORT CONTROL

You agree that You will not ship, transfer or export the Program or underlying information and technology to any countries to which Japan and other relevant countries have initiated an embargo on such goods.

8 U.S. GOVERNMENT USER

If You are an agency of the United States of America (the “Government”), You acknowledge JVC’s representation that the Program is a “Commercial Item” as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 2.101 (g) consisting unpublished “Commercial Computer Software” as those items are used at FAR part 12.212 and is only licensed to You with the same use rights JVC grants all commercial end users pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

9 GENERAL

(1) No modification, change, addition,

deletion or other alternation of or to this Agreement will be valid unless reduced to writing and signed by an authorized representative of JVC.

(2) If any part of this Agreement is held

invalid by or in conflict with any law having jurisdiction over this Agreement, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

(3) This Agreement shall be governed by

and interpreted under the laws of Japan. The Tokyo District Court has jurisdiction over all disputes which may arise with respect to the execution, interpretation and performance of this Agreement.

Victor Company of Japan, Limited

NOTE:

If You acquired the Program in Germany, the provisions of Sections 4 (Limited Warranty) and 5 (Limited Liability) provided above will be replaced with those of the German version of this Agreement.

CAUTION:

● Operate this equipment according to the operating procedures described in this manual.

● Use only the provided CD-ROM. Never use any other CD-ROM to run this software.

● Do not attempt to modify this software.

● Changes or modifications not approved

by JVC could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.

How to handle a CD-ROM

● 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.

You can find the latest information (in English) on the provided software program at our world wide web server at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/ index-e.html

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Notice for Users

Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license. When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country about this software (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/ english/worldmap/index-e.html), please fill out the following and have the appropriate information ready.

Product Name

Model

Problem

Error Message

Manufacturer

Model

□ Desktop □ Laptop

CPU

Memory MB

Available Hard Disk Space

Please note that it may take some time to respond to your questions, depending on their subject matter.

JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your PC, or questions regarding specifications or performance of the OS, other applications or drivers.

System Requirements

䡲 Windows

The following requirements must be satisfied to connect a camcorder to a PC and to use Digital Photo Navigator. OS: Windows (pre-installed), Windows (XP) (pre-installed), or Windows Professional (XP) (pre-installed)

2000 Professional (2000)

XP Home Edition

CPU: Intel

MMXTM Pentium®, at least

200 MHz

RAM: At least 64 MB Free hard disk space: At least 10 MB for

installation, at least 500 MB recommended

Connector: USB connector Display: Must be capable of displaying

800 x 600 dots with 16-bit color Miscellaneous: Internet Explorer 5.5 or later

䡲 Macintosh

The following requirements must be satisfied to connect a camcorder to a PC. Hardware: iMac, iBook, Power Mac G4 or G5, PowerBook G3 or G4, eMac, Mac Mini equipped with a USB connector OS: Mac OS X (10.2.8, 10.3.1 to 10.3.9,

10.4.2 to 10.4.7) RAM: At least 128 MB

● The system requirements information above is not a guarantee that the provided software will work on all personal computers meeting those requirements.

● If your PC does not meet the system requirements above, you can use the optional USB reader/writer CU-VUSD70, the PC card adapter CU-VPSD60 or the floppy disk adapter CU-VFSD50 to load the files in the memory card to the hard disk on your PC. (Refer to “JVC Accessories” on our world web site at: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/ english/accessory/)

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

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

● Other product and company names included in this instruction manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

are either registered

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Software Installation

(Windows

Follow the procedure described below to install the software. Quit any other software you are using. (Check that there are no other application icons on the status bar.)

Digital Photo Navigator 1.5

This application is used to organize still images and convert them into a variety of formats.

1 Load the provided CD-ROM into

the PC.

2 Follow the on screen

instructions to complete the installation.

[License Agreement] screen appears.

Click [Yes]. Then, [Choose Destination Location] screen appears.

)

Then, [Select Program Folder] screen appears.

Click [Next]. [Setup Status] screen appears. Wait for a moment until the installation is finished.

When the installation is finished, [Digital Photo Navigator Setup] screen appears and asks you if you want to create the icon on the desktop.

Click [Next].

If you need it, click [Yes]. If not, click [No].

NOTE:

If you perform installation of a software that is already installed, uninstallation will start. In this case, perform the installation again after uninstallation is finished.

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Connecting (Windows®)

Connecting the USB cable

Connect the USB cable to copy still image files in a memory card to the PC.

Camcorder

USB Cable

To U S B

Connector

1 To assure safety, make sure all

units are turned off before making any connections.

2 Use the USB cable to connect

the camcorder to the PC.

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack.

● When the USB cable is connected, turning on or off the camcorder or switching the VIDEO/MEMORY (DSC) mode on the camcorder causes malfunctions of the PC.

● If you connect the camcorder to the PC through a USB hub, compatibility issues between the hub and the PC may result in instability in the operation of the PC. If this happens, connect the camcorder directly to the PC, not through the hub.

● Do not use an extension USB cable.

To USB Connector

Viewing the Contents of a

XP:

Memory Card (Windows

1 Make sure that there is a

memory card in the camcorder.

2 Set the camcorder’s VIDEO/

MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

3 Set the camcorder’s Power

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

The camcorder turns on.

4 Connect the camcorder to the

PC with a USB cable. (墌 pg. 6)

On the camcorder’s LCD monitor [USB] appears.

5 When using Windows

The [Removable Disk] window appears on the PC’s screen after a moment. Select [Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer] and click [OK].

NOTE:

If the [Removable Disk] window does not appear, confirm the connection (墌 pg. 6) or perform the steps 1 and 2 below.

When using Windows®2000:

1 Double-click the [My Computer] icon

on the desktop. The [Removable Disk] icon which represents the memory card in the camcorder appears in the [My Computer] window.

)

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2 Double-click the [Removable Disk]

icon.

6 The folders in the memory

card appear.

Copying Files to the PC

(Windows

Still image files that are stored in a memory card can be copied to the PC and played back on the PC.

1 Perform the procedure in

“Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card (Windows (墌 pg. 6).

)

)”

Still images

Different file types are stored in different folders. [DCIM]: Contains folders with still images (extension “.jpg”) [MISC]: Contains folders with DPOF setting data

NOTES:

● Saving the wrong kinds of files in a memory card or deleting files or folders from a memory card can cause problems with the operation of the camcorder. When it is necessary to delete a file from a memory card, delete it through the camcorder.

● Never disconnect the USB cable while “ ” is displayed on the camcorder’s LCD monitor.

● If you are using a brand new memory card, you need to initialize the memory card with the camcorder first. You may not be able to copy files from the memory card to the PC without doing so.

● The file extension may not appear depending on the [FOLDER] option setting of Windows

DPOF setting data

The folders in the memory card appear.

2 Create a new folder, enter the

folder name, and then doubleclick it.

● For example, create a new folder in the [My Pictures] folder.

3 Select the folder to be copied,

and then drag and drop that folder in the destination folder.

● To copy still images: Copy the folder within the [DCIM] folder.

“ ” appears on the LCD monitor of the camcorder, and the folder is copied from the memory card to the PC.

NOTE:

Never disconnect the USB cable while “ ” is displayed on the camcorder’s LCD monitor.

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Playing Back Files on the PC

(Windows

Use an application that can handle the JPEG file format. To view a still image, double-click the still image file (extension “.jpg”

)

4 Click [OK].

Windows® 2000: If a message indicating that the device can be safely removed appears, click [OK] and then click [Close].

Disconnecting the USB cable

(Windows

Before loading or unloading memory cards or turning off the PC, first disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder.

1 Confirm that “ ” is not

currently displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder.

● If “ ” is currently displayed, wait until it disappears before proceeding.

2 Double-

click the [Safely Remove Hardware] or [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon in the status bar.

The [Safely Remove Hardware] or [Unplug or Eject Hardware] dialog box appears.

Windows

go to step 5.

3 Select [USB Mass Storage

Device] or [USB Disk], and then click [Stop].

)

XP: If not, wait a while then

*The model name depends on the connected camcorder.

5 Disconnect the USB cable. 6 Set the camcorder’s Power

Switch to “OFF”.

The camcorder turns off.

The [Stop a Hardware device] dialog box appears.

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Connections (Macintosh)

Connect the USB cable to copy still image files in a memory card to the PC.

Camcorder

USB Cable

To U S B

Connector

1 To assure safety, make sure all

units are turned off before making any connections.

2 Use the USB cable to connect

the camcorder to the PC.

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack.

● When the USB cable is connected, turning on or off the camcorder or switching the VIDEO/MEMORY (DSC) mode on the camcorder causes malfunctions of the PC.

● Do not use an extension USB cable.

To USB Connector

Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card (Macintosh)

1 Make sure that there is a

memory card in the camcorder.

2 Set the camcorder’s VIDEO/

MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

3 Set the camcorder’s Power

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

4 Connect the camcorder to the

PC with a USB cable. (墌 pg. 9)

On the camcorder’s LCD monitor [USB] appears. The memory card icon appears on the desktop.

● Depending on the type of OS used, iPhoto starts if the memory card contains a DCIM folder.

5 Double-click the memory card

icon on the desktop.

The folders in the memory card appear.

Still images

Different file types are stored in different folders. [DCIM]: Contains folders with still images (extension “.jpg”) [MISC]: Contains folders with DPOF setting data

DPOF Setting data

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NOTES:

● Never disconnect the USB cable while “ ” is displayed on the camcorder’s LCD monitor.

● If you are using a brand new memory card, you need to initialize the memory card with the camcorder first. You may not be able to copy files from the memory card to the PC without doing so.

Copying Files to the PC (Macintosh)

Still image files that are stored in a memory card can be copied to the PC and played back on the PC.

1 Double-click the

memory card icon on the desktop.

The folders in the memory card appear.

2 Create a new folder, enter the

folder name, and then doubleclick it.

3 Select the folder to be copied,

and then drag and drop that folder in the destination folder.

Playing Back Files on the PC (Macintosh)

Use an application that can handle the JPEG file format. To view a still image, either double-click the still image file (extension “.jpg”), or drag and drop the file on the application icon.

● To copy still images: Copy the folder within the [DCIM] folder.

NOTE:

Never disconnect the USB cable while “ ” is displayed on the camcorder’s LCD monitor.

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Disconnecting the USB cable (Macintosh)

Before loading or unloading memory cards or turning off the PC, first disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder.

1 Drop the memory card

icon on the desktop into the [Trash] icon.

● If the confirmation message appears, click [OK].

2 Confirm that

“ ” is not currently displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder.

● If “ ” is currently displayed, wait until it disappears before proceeding.

3 Disconnect the USB cable. 4 Set the camcorder’s Power

Switch to “OFF”.

The camcorder turns off.

User’s Guide/Help/Readme

(Windows

This manual only refers to software installation and PC connection. For more details of each software, refer to its user’s guide/help/Readme.

䡲 Digital Photo Navigator

● The instruction manual is included on the

CD-ROM in PDF format. Right-click the CD-ROM icon in [My Computer], then click [Open]. Double-click the [Docs] folder. Open the “Start.pdf ” file and click the button of the desired language. Note that Adobe® Acrobat® ReaderTM or Adobe® Reader® must be installed to read PDF files.

● Adobe

Reader® can be loaded from

Adobe’s web site: http://www.adobe.com/

)

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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

AND USB CONNECTION

GUIDE

M7D1

Printed in Malaysia 1106YDR-YG-MP

JVC GR-D790U User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Cleaning The Camcorder

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

Regarding This Manual

Provided Accessories

Index

Controls

Connectors

Indicators

Other Parts

During Video Recording Only

During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording

During Video Playback

During D.S.C. Playback

How To Attach The Lens Cap

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

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display

Tripod Mounting

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

Loading/Unloading A Memory Card

16:9 Wide Mode

VIDEO RECORDING

Basic 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

Normal Playback

VIDEO 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

D.S.C. RECORDING

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Normal Playback Of Images

Playback Zoom

Auto Playback Of Images

Index Playback Of Files

Removing On-Screen Display

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.

Resetting The File Name

Protecting Files

To Remove Protection

Deleting Files

Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)*

To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)

To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints

To Reset The Number Of Prints

Initializing A Memory Card