JVC GR-D820EK, GR-D860EK Instructions Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS

LYT1814-001

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-D820EK GR-D860EK

The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR-D860.

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 4 – 8 to ensure safe use of this product.

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Easy Start Guide

1. Preparation

Attach the battery pack.

Charge the battery pack

Bottom of the camcorder

BATT.

2. Video Recording

(墌 18) .

Notes:

● The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase. Please charge

the battery pack before use.

● Use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/

VF823U battery packs. Using

non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.

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Open the LCD Monitor. Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 15).

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Set MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“VIDEO”

(墌 15).

3. Playing Back

Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” (墌 15).

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Set MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“VIDEO”

(墌 15).

The screen will be displayed for approx.

3 seconds.

BLANK/

16:9

INDEX

16:9 WIDE SCREEN

Load the cassette (墌 20).

Make sure the window side is facing out.

PUSH

Notes:

● Before the actual recording of important data, make a trial recording and play back the recorded data to check that the video and sound have been recorded correctly.

● As a start, we recommend you to

use the AUTO mode setting A for recording.

OPEN/ EJECT

to start recording.

Note:

● To set the date and time

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(墌 21).

Select B/~~ to start playback

(墌 10).

Note:

● To play back picture on a connected TV

(墌 43).

Note:

● We recommend cleaning your video heads before use.

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

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Read This First !

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

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

● We recommend cleaning your video heads before use.

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

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

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

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

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

● For safety and reliability.

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

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

● Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark .

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

cassettes marked and memory cards marked or

used with this unit.

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

can be

● It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes.

Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard, but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimised to maximise the performance of your camcorder.

● 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.

- 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.

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

Also read “Cautions” on pages 50 - 52.

and Windows® are either

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 deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF” (墌 31, 35).

Safety Precautions

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IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CAUTIONS:

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

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

or Red

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.

CAUTION:

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

CAUTIONS:

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

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

NOTES:

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

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

WAR N I NG :

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

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CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

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

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

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

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

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.

Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

Do not point the lens 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 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.

Dear Customer, [European Union]

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

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

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries

[European Union]

These symbols indicate that the electrical and electronic equipment and the battery with this symbol should not be disposed of as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the products should be handed over to the applicable collection points for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment as well as batteries for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation and the Directive 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

By disposing of these products correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help to prevent potential negative effects on the environment

Products

Battery

Notice:

The sign Pb below the symbol for batteries indicates that this battery contains lead.

and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of these products.

For more information about collection points and recycling of these products, please contact your local municipal office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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

[Business users]

If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to dispose of these items, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries.

to obtain information about the take-back of the product.

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

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

DO read the operating instructions before you

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

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

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

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ABOVE ALL

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

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

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Getting Started 10

Regarding This Manual .........................10

Accessories .......................................10

Attach The Lens Cap............................... 11

Attach The Shoulder Strap...................... 11

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

Tripod Mounting ...................................... 12

Using The SD Card .................................12

Preparing The Remote Control ............... 13

Index ...............................................14

LCD Monitor Indications ........................16

Power ..............................................18

Language Settings ...............................19

Date/Time Settings ..............................19

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display........20

Loading/Unloading A Cassette .................20

16:9 Wide Mode ..................................20

Recording & Playback 21

Basic Recording ..................................21

Tape Remaining Time.............................21

Quick Review ..........................................21

Auto/Manual Mode..................................22

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

Zoom .......................................................23

Dual Rec..................................................23

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

Variable Shuttle Search...........................24

Blank Search........................................... 24

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

Slow-Motion Playback............................. 25

Frame-By-Frame Playback ..................... 25

Playback Zoom........................................ 25

Playback Special Effects......................... 25

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D.S.C. Recording &

Playback 26

D.S.C. Snapshot..................................26

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

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

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

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

Resetting The File Names ......................28

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

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

Setting Print Information

(DPOF Setting)* ...............................29

To Print All Still Images

(One Print For Each) ..............................29

To Print By Selecting Still Images

And Number Of Prints .............................30

To Reset The Number Of Prints..............30

Initialising A Memory Card ........................ 30

Advanced Features 31

Menus For Detailed Adjustment.........31

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

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

Playback Menus ......................................36

Features For Recording...................37

LED Light ..........................................37

Live Slow ..........................................37

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

Manual Focus .....................................38

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

Iris Lock............................................39

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dubbing Still Images Recorded On

A Tape To A Memory Card ......................42

Connections/Editing.......................43

Connections To A TV Or VCR ...................43

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

Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With

A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) .............44

Connection To A Personal Computer..........45

Audio Dubbing ....................................46

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

References 47

Troubleshooting............................47

Cautions.....................................50

User Maintenance .........................52

Specifications..............................53

Terms ........................................54

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Getting Started

Regarding This Manual

Control Lever (墌 15)

There are two kinds of operation using the control lever.

A Move the control lever towards up/down/

left/right to select.

Operation To select

FOCUS Move the control lever up.

4/9

QUICK

Move the control lever down.

Move the control lever left.

5 3

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LIGHT * Move the control lever right.

REVIEW

B Press down the control lever to select SET.

SET

Icons such as indicate that the feature is applicable to the specified model only.

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Accessories

AC Adapter

AP-V14E

Shoulder Strap

(墌11)

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USB Cable

Power Cord

Battery Pack

BN-VF808U

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CD-ROM

Lens Cap

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Remote Control Unit

RM-V740U

Note:

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)

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Lithium Battery CR2025

Pre-installed in the remote

control unit.

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Attach The Lens Cap

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

Place here during recording.

Attach The Shoulder Strap

Peel off the pad and thread the end of the strap through the eyelet.

Eyelet

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

Strap Guide

Buckle

Position the buckle near the eyelet and reattach the pad.

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Grip Adjustment

Open the pad and make grip adjustments.

● Remove any security tags that may be attached to the velcro.

Velc ro Strip

Tripod Mounting

Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw and lock it in place.

Bottom of the camcorder

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Using The SD Card

Set the power switch to “OFF”

Open the card cover.

Card Cover

()

Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge

first.

Memory Card (optional)

Clipped Edge

Close the card cover.

To remove t he SD Card

Push the SD Card once. After the card comes out a little, pull it out.

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

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

PLEASE FORMAT

Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt, or it has not been initialised. Intialise the memory card.

(墌 30).

CARD ERROR!

Appears when the camcorder does not recognise 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.

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Preparing The Remote

Control

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

Beam Effective Area

Remote Sensor

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Index

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Effective distance: 5 m

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.

To Reinsert the Battery

Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock tab.

Lock Tab

Lithium Battery (CR2025)

A Infrared beam transmitting window B PAUSE Button/Up Button (墌 25) C SLOW Rewind Button (墌 25) D REW Button/Left Button (墌 25) E INSERT Button (墌 46) F SHIFT Button (墌 25) G DISPLAY Button (墌 27) H SLOW Forward Button (墌 25) I PLAY Button J FF Button/Right Button (墌 25) K A.DUB Button (墌 46) L STOP Button/Down Button (墌 25) M EFFECT Button (墌 25) N ON/OFF Button (墌 25)

o Zoom (T/W) Buttons/Zoom in/out (墌 23, 25)

P START/STOP Button

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

Q S.SHOT Button

Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.

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Index

L 1 2

g h

Notes:

● The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.

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

● Power-linked operation

You can also turn the camcorder on/off by opening/closing the LCD monitor during the recording mode.

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Controls

Control Lever (墌 10 )

: Left / Rewind [3] (墌 23) /

Quick Review [QUICK REVIEW] (墌 21)

: Right / Fast-Forward [5] (墌 23) /

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Led Light [LIGHT] (墌 37)

: Up / Play / Pause [4/9] (墌 23) /

Manual Focus [FOCUS] (墌 38)

: Down / Stop [8] (墌 23) /

Backlight Compensation (墌 39) / Spot Exposure (墌 39)

Press down: SET

B Menu Button [MENU] (墌 31) C Auto Button [AUTO] (墌 22) D Data Battery Button [DATA] (墌 19)

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E MEMORY/VIDEO Switch F Recording Start/Stop Button (墌 21) G Zoom Lever [T/W] (墌 23) /

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

H Power Switch [REC, OFF, PLAY] I Lock Button J Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]

(墌 20)

K Battery Release Button [BATT.] (墌 18) L 16:9 Wide Screen Button [16:9] (墌 20) /

Blank Search Button [BLANK] (墌 24) /

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Index Button [INDEX] (墌 27)

M Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (墌 26, 37) /

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Live Slow Button [SLOW] (墌 37)

Connectors

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N S-Video Output Connector [S] (墌 43)

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O USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector

(墌 45)

P Digital Video Connector [DV OUT] (i.LINK*)

(墌 44, 45)

* 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 cover.

Q Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] (墌 43) R DC Input Connector [DC] (墌 18)

Indicator

S POWER/CHARGE Lamp (墌 18)

Other Parts

T LCD Monitor (墌 14) U Shoulder Strap Eyelet (墌 11) V Grip Strap (墌 11) W Camera Sensor

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

X Stereo Microphone Y Lens Z Speaker (墌 23)

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a LED Light (墌 37 )

(Be careful not to cover this area during shooting)

b Cassette Holder Cover (墌 20) c Stud Hole (墌 12) d Tripod Mounting Socket (墌 12) e Battery Pack Mount f Connector Cover

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g Memory Card Slot h Card Cover i Remote Sensor (墌 13)

Power Switch Position

Set the power switch while pressing down the lock button.

REC:

● To perform recording on the tape.

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To perform recording in the memory

●

card.

OFF:

To switch off the camcorder.

PLAY:

● To play back a recording on the tape.

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To display a still image stored in the

●

memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a PC.

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MEMORY/VIDEO

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.

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LCD Monitor Indications

During Video Recording Only

SOUND12BIT

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Tape Running Indicator (Rotates while tape is running.)

B Selected Wide Mode Indicator (墌 20)

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C Live Slow Indicator (墌 37) D Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (墌 33)

(only LP indicator is displayed)

E Tape Remaining Time (墌 21) F REC: (Appears during recording.) (墌 21)

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SLOW: (Appears when using Live

Slow.) (墌 37)

G I: Insert (墌 46)

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9I:Insert Pause

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H Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (墌 41) I Wind Cut Indicator (墌 33) J Time Code (墌 22, 34) K Digital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) (墌 32)

(only indicator is displayed)

L SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode

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

16:9

–––min

REC

8 9

During Both Video And

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D.S.C.

Recording

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

LCD

a Battery Remaining Power Indicator (墌 49)

B Operation Mode (墌 22)

A : Auto Mode M : Manual Mode

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C LED Light Indicator (墌 37) D : Night-Scope Indicator (墌 41)

: Gain Up Mode (墌 32)

E Shutter Speed (墌 42) F White Balance Indicator (墌 40) G Selected Effect Indicator (墌 42) H Selected Program AE Indicator (墌 41) I : LCD Backlight Indicator (墌 34)

LCD

(Appears for approx. 5 seconds during the process of switching over to indoor/outdoor brightness.)

J Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (墌 38) K Date/Time (墌 19, 34) L : Spot Exposure Control Indicator (墌 39)

: Backlight Compensation Indicator (墌 39) ±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (墌 38)

: Iris Lock Indicator (墌 39)

M PHOTO: (Appears when taking Snapshot.)

(墌 26, 37)

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N Remaining Number Of Shots (墌 26)

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

640

PHOTO

11:13

206.2 0

r e

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Image Quality: FINE and

STANDARD (in order of quality)

640

(墌 26, 33)

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P Card Icon (墌 26)

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

not loaded.

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Q Shooting Icon (墌 24)

(Appears and blink during shooting)

R Zoom Indicator (墌 23) S Approximate Zoom Ratio (墌 23)

During Video Playback

12 BIT

BLANK SEARCH

PUSH "STOP" BUTTON

1 2

TO CANCEL

2 0 :2V1

a Battery Remaining Power Indicator (墌 49)

B Sound Mode Indicator (墌 36) C Blank Search Indicator (墌 24) D Tape Speed (SP/LP) (墌 33)

(only LP indicator is displayed)

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

x3 and x10 (墌 24)

F 4: Playback

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search

: Rewind/Shuttle Search

9: Pause

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9 4: Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/ Slow-Motion Y 9: Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/ Slow-Motion D: Audio Dubbing 9 D: Audio Dubbing Pause

G Date/Time (墌 19, 34) H VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator (墌 23) I Time Code (墌 22, 34)

11:13

..200

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a Battery Remaining Power Indicator (墌 49)

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

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Power

Charging The Battery Pack

Set the Power Switch to “OFF” (墌 15).

To DC Connector

Arrow

Battery Pack

BATT.

POWER/

CHARGE

Lamp

To AC O utle t (110V to 240V)

Attach the battery pack.

● With the “ ” (arrow) on the battery pack pointing at the correct direction, slide the battery pack until it locks in place.

Connect the AC Adapter.

● 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.

AC Adapter

To Detach The Battery Pack

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

Charging/Recording Time (approx.)

Battery

Pack

BN-VF808U (Provided)

BN-VF815U 2hrs.40min. 4 hrs.5min. BN-VF823U 3 hrs. 50 min. 6 hrs. 10 min.

Required

Charging Time

1hr.30min. 2hrs.

Maximum

Continuous

Recording

Time

Notes:

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

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

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

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

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

lamp will blink for

Using The Battery Pack

Perform step in “Charging The Battery Pack”.

Notes:

● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions:

• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged

repeatedly.

• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

•

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

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LED Light is used repeatedly.

Getting Started

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Checking The Remaining Battery Power

Attach the battery pack.

BATTERY CONDITION

DATA

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

displayed for approx. 5 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.

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

● Battery data display may differ due to the environmental change if the LCD Backlight is set to “AUTO”

100%

50%

(墌 34).

LEVEL

MAX TIME

120min

Using AC Power

Perform step in “Charging The Battery Pack” (墌 18).

Note:

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.

Language Settings

The language on the display can be changed (墌 31, 35).

Set the Power Switch to “REC” or “PLAY”

(墌 15).

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

be set to “M” (墌 22).

Press MENU.

Select “SETTING”, ( ).

Select “LANGUAGE”, press SET.

Select

Select the desired language, press

SET.

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

Press MENU.

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL

SET

ITALIANO

SET

RETURN

Date/Time Settings

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off (墌 34, 36).

Perform steps

Select “CLOCK ADJ.” press SET.

Select

Select the desired date display format,

press SET.

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

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

Press MENU.

– in “Language Settings”.

CLOCK ADJ

DATE. MONTH. YEAR

12. 06 . 2007 11:13

SET

RETURN

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Brightness Adjustment Of The

Display

Perform steps – in “Language Settings” (墌 19).

Select “DISPLAY”, ( ).

Select “LCD BRIGHT”, press SET.

Select

Select the appropriate brightness,

press SET.

Press MENU.

SET

LCD BRIGHT

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

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

Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the

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

Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH”

to close the cassette holder.

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

● 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.

Make sure the window side is facing out.

Erase

protection

tab

Cassette Holder

Close the cassette holder cover firmly until

it locks into place.

OPEN/ EJECT

Cassette Holder Cover

Notes:

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

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

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

16:9 Wide Mode

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

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Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“VIDEO” (墌 15). Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 15).

Each press 16:9 switches the screen size.

16:9 4:3

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

(墌 34, 36).

Basic Recording

Preparation:

● Power (墌 18).

● Load Cassette (墌 20).

● Remove the lens cap (墌 11).

● Open the LCD monitor fully (墌 14).

● Select videos at 4:3 size of 16:9 (wide) size (墌 20).

Power Switch

Zoom Lever

MEMORY/ VIDEO

Recording Start/Stop Button

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Approximate recording time

Notes:

● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5

● When a blank portion is left between recorded

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

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“VIDEO” (墌 15).

Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 15).

Press recording start/stop button to start

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

Tap e

30 min. 30 min. 45 min. 60 min. 60 min. 90 min. 80 min. 80 min. 120 min.

minutes and no operation is performed, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, close and re-open the LCD monitor.

scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to “Recording from the middle of a tape”

(墌 22).

Recording mode

SP LP

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NO TAPE!

Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed.

USE CLEANING CASSETTE

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette (墌 4).

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.

62 min

● The accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used.

Quick Review

Enables you to check the end of the last recording.

QUICK REVIEW

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 Zoom lever repeatedly to change the sound setting to on/off.

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Recording & Playback

Auto/Manual Mode

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

Auto Mode : A

You can record using no special effects or manual adjustments.

Manual Mode : M

Recording is possible by setting various functions manually.

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

Seconds

Minutes

12:34:24

Frames (25 frames = 1 second)

To prevent this, perform “Recording from the

middle of a tape”

● 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 again after shooting a scene

then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.

(墌 22) in the following cases;

Notes:

● The time code cannot be reset.

● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time

code indication does not move smoothly.

● The time code is displayed only when “TIME

CODE” is set to “ON” (墌 34).

Recording from the middle of a tape

Playback a tape or use Blank Search (墌 24) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode (墌 23).

Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 15),

then start recording.

Recording Start Point

Recording Portion

recorded tape

2 3 4

Blank Portion

1, 3, & 4, time code begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame). 2, 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”.

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Zoom

Zoom out Zoom in

W: Wide angle

● You can zoom in up to 35X by using the optical zoom.

● Zoom magnification over 35X is done through digital image processing, and is therefore called digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to 800X. Set (ZOOM) to [70X] or [800X] (墌 32).

Optical Zoom (up to 35X)

Notes:

● Macro shooting is possible as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject when the zoom lever is set all the way to “W”.

● When you zoom into a subject close to the lens, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance to the subject. In this

“TELE MACRO” to “ON” (墌 32).

case, set

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Dual Rec.

You can capture still images without disturbing the recording in progress. Press SNAPSHOT.

A sub screen will be displayed for approx. 6 seconds to show you the snapshot image.

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

● “REC MEDIA” must be set to “ (Card)” only (墌 33).

– VOL.+

T: Telephoto

Digital Zoom (up to 800X)

16:9

640

---

min

PHOTO

Normal Playback

VOL. +/–

MEMORY/VIDEO

16:9 BLANK/ INDEX

4/9

Load a cassette (墌 20).

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“VIDEO” (墌 15). Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” (墌 15).

SET

● The above screen (referring to the control lever (墌 8)) will be displayed for approx. 3 seconds on the LCD Monitor.

To start playback, press 4/9.

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

To pause during playback, press 4/9.

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

To resume normal playback, press 4/9.

To stop playback, press 8.

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

● Press SET to display the guide operation screen.

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

turn down the volume.

Notes:

● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, or on a connected TV. (墌 43)

● If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically.

● When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound is not heard from the speaker.

Power Switch

Speaker

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Recording & Playback

HDV

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

Variable Shuttle Search

Allows variable-speed search in either direction during video playback. During playback, press 5 once or twice for forward search, or 3 once or twice for reverse search.

3 5

x-10 x-3 x3 x10

● To resume normal playback, press 4/9.

● During playback, press and hold 5 or 3.

The search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release the button, normal playback resumes.

ttention:

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

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

Blank Search

Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption (墌 22).

Perform steps – in “Normal Playback” (墌 23).

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 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.

8 or

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Playback Using The

Remote Control

Zoom (T/W)

SLOW (YI)

PLAY

(Left)

SHIFT

EFFECT

Slow-Motion Playback

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

● After approx. 10 minutes, normal playback resumes.

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

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

Notes:

● After SLOW (W or X) 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 (W or X) repeatedly. Each time SLOW (W or X) is pressed, the frame is played back.

PAU SE or

(Up)

SLOW (IU)

(Right)

STOP or

(Down)

ON/OFF

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Playback Zoom

Magnifies the recorded image up to 23X at any time during video playback and D.S.C. playback.

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

At the point you want to

zoom in, press the Zoom Button (T).

● To zoom out, press the

Zoom Button (W).

You can move the image on

the screen around to find a particular portion of the picture. While holding down

SHIFT, press w (Left), e (Right), r (Up) and t (Down).

● To end zoom, press and hold W until

magnification returns to normal. Or, press STOP (8) and then press PLAY (U) during video playback.

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

PLAY (U).

Notes:

● Zoom can also be used 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 (墌 42).

MONOTONE (墌 42).

CLASSIC (墌 42).

STROBE (墌 42).

To start playback, press PLAY (U). Press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT

Select Menu appears.

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/activate the selected effect, press ON/OFF.

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

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This operating instruction (墌 26–30) is applicable to model .

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Preparation:

● Power (墌 18).

● Load a Memory Card

● Remove the lens cap

● Open the LCD monitor fully

[PLAY] 4/9,

16:9

SET

[STOP]

BLANK INDEX

INDEX

(墌 12). (墌 11).

(墌 14).

Power Switch

SNAPSHOT

MEMORY/ VIDEO

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.

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“MEMORY” (墌 15).

Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 15).

● To change the Image Quality (墌 33).

Press SNAPSHOT. The “PHOTO”

indication appears while the snapshot is being taken.

● To delete unwanted still images, refer to “Deleting Files”

● When you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set “MELODY” to “OFF” (墌 35).

(墌 29).

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. To perform shooting again, 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.

Approximate Number of Storable Images

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

SD Memory Card

ttention:

When using a high-capacity SD card, it takes time to start recording after the power is turned on if the free space on the SD card is small. Check the recording operation before use, and if you still feel it takes too long to record, reduce the used area on your SD card by transferring the data from your SD card to a computer.

640 x 480/FINE 640 x 360/FINE

640 x 480/STANDARD 640 x 360/STANDARD

Image Quality

640 x 480/FINE 640 x 360/FINE

640 x 480/STANDARD 640 x 360/STANDARD

Image Quality

8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB

47 95 205 425 860 1700 3350 6800 12200

160 295 625 1285 2500 5180 10000 20500 30600

MultiMediaCard

8MB 16MB 32MB

55 105 215

190 320 645

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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.

Perform “Preparation” in “D.S.C. Snapshot”

(墌 26).

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“MEMORY” (墌 15). Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” (墌 15).

● A stored image is displayed.

Press to display the previous file.

Press to display the next file.

Note:

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

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.

Perform steps – in “Normal Playback

Of Images”.

Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback.

● If you press during Auto Playback, files

are displayed in descending order.

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

To end Auto Playback, press 8.

Index Playback Of Files

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

Perform steps – in “Normal Playback

Of Images”.

Press INDEX.

The Index Screen appears.

Press , ,

or to move the frame to the desired file.

Press SET.

The selected file is displayed.

Selected file

Index number

Removing On-Screen Display

Perform steps – in “Normal Playback

Of Images”.

Press MENU.

Select “DISPLAY”, ( ).

Select “ON SCREEN”, press SET.

The ON SCREEN menu appears.

● Press whenever you want to return to the

previous menu screen.

Select “OFF”, press SET.

ON SCREEN

OFF ON

SET

Press MENU.

● The operation mode indicator and folder/file

number, date/time and battery remaining power indicators disappear.

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

OFF

RETURN

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Resetting The File Names

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.

Perform steps – in “Normal Playback

Of Images” (墌 27).

Press MENU.

Select “MEMORY CARD”, ( ). Select “NO. RESET”, press SET. The NO.

RESET screen appears.

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET. The new folder (such as “101JVCGR”) will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVC00001.

Note:

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

Protecting Files

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files.

Perform steps – in “Normal Playback

Of Images” (墌 27).

Press MENU.

Select “MEMORY CARD”, ( ).

Select “PROTECT”, press SET. The

PROTECT menu appears.

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

To protect the currently displayed file

Select “CURRENT”, press SET.

The PROTECT screen appears.

PROTECT

CURRENT PROT. ALL CANC. ALL

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

● To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.

● Repeat steps and for all files you

want to protect.

PROTECT

PROTECT ?

EXECUTE

RETURN

To protect all files stored in the memory card

Select “PROT.ALL”, press SET. The PROTECT screen appears.

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

– in “Protecting Files”.

To remove protection from the currently displayed file

Select “CURRENT”, press SET. The

PROTECT screen appears.

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

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

● Repeat steps and for all files you want

to remove protection.

To remove protection from all files stored in the memory card

Select “CANC.ALL”, press SET. The

PROTECT screen appears. Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

SET

Press or to select the desired file.

RETURN

Deleting Files

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

Perform steps – in “Normal Playback

Of Images” (墌 27).

Press MENU.

Select “MEMORY CARD”, ( ).

Select “DELETE”, press SET. The DELETE

menu appears.

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

To delete the currently displayed file

Select “CURRENT”, press SET. The

DELETE screen appears.

DELETE

CURRENT ALL

SET

Press or to select the desired file.

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

● Repeat steps and for all files you

want to delete.

DELETE

RETURN

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Notes:

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

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

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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)

Perform steps – in “Normal Playback

Of Images” (墌 27).

Press MENU.

Select “MEMORY CARD”, ( ).

Select “DPOF”, press SET. The DPOF

menu appears.

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

DPOF

CURRENT ALL 1 RESET

EXECUTE

RETURN

Note:

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

To delete all files stored in the memory card

Select “ALL”, press SET. The DELETE

screen appears. Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

SET

Select “ALL 1”, press SET. The DPOF

screen appears.

RETURN

DPOF

ALL 1?

EXECUTE

RETURN

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

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To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints

Perform steps – in “To Print All Still

Images (One Print For Each)” (墌 29).

Select “CURRENT”, press SET. The DPOF

screen appears.

DPOF

Press or to select the desired file.

Press or to select the number

indication (00), and press SET.

Select the number of prints by pressing

to increase the number, or to decrease the number, and press SET.

DPOF

● Repeat steps – through 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.

Select “RETURN”, press SET. The

“SAVE?” appears.

DPOF

SHEETS

0 1

RETURN

SHEETS

0 1

SAVE?

To Reset The Number Of Prints

Perform steps – in “To Print All Still

Images (One Print For Each)” (墌 29).

Select “RESET”, press SET. The DPOF

screen appears. 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” deactivated (墌 32) this can be avoided.

Initialising A Memory Card

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

Perform steps – in “Normal Playback

Of Images” (墌

Press MENU.

Select “MEMORY CARD”, ( ).

Select “FORMAT”, press SET.

The FORMAT screen appears.

FORMAT

27).

ERASE ALL

EXISTING DATA?

EXECUTE

CANCEL

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET. The

EXECUTE

CANCEL

● If you did not change any settings in step

through, the DPOF Menu

–

reappears.

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

● To cancel selection, select “CANCEL”.

memory card is initialised.

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

● To cancel initialisation, select “CANCEL”.

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 (墌 31–36).

Select

Open the LCD monitor fully (墌 14).

For Video and D.S.C. Recording

Menus:

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● Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to “VIDEO” or “MEMORY” (墌 15).

● Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 15).

● Set the recording mode to “M” (墌 22).

For Video Playback Menus:

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● Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to “VIDEO” (墌 15).

● Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” (墌 15).

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● For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to “D.S.C. Recording & Playback”

Press MENU. The Menu Screen

appears.

Screen for Video and

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D.S.C

Recording Menu

FUNCTION

WIPE/FADER PROGRAM AE EFFECT

EXPOSURE W.BALANCE

SET

EXIT

(RECORDING) is available for Video

Recording Menu only.

(DUB/COPY) is available only for .

* Applicable for

SET

OFF

AUTO

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only.

Power Switch

(墌 26 – 30).

Screen for Video Playback Menu

PLAYBACK

SOUND L/R NARRATION

* SNAP/SLOW

SET

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OFF

EXIT

Menus For Detailed Adjustment

Press or to select the desired

function menu. Setting procedure here

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after depends on the selected function.

Example: FUNCTION menu.

FUNCTION

WIPE/FADER PROGRAM AE EFFECT

EXPOSURE

W.BALANCE

SET

EXIT

OFF

AUTO

● Select (Exit) and then press SET to exit.

Press or to select the desired

selection, press SET.

Example: WIPE/FADER menu.

WIPE/FADER

OFF WHITE BLACK

SLIDE SCROLL

SET

RETURN

OFF

Select

SET

Press or to select the desired

selection, press SET.

● Press to return to the previous menu screen.

Press MENU.

Note:

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

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Recording Menus

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

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● Each setting (except “EFFECT” and “SHUTTER”) which is set in Video Recording Menu

is also applied in the D.S.C Recording Menu.

Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-Preset

WIPE/FADER* PROGRAM AE

EFFECT EXPOSURE W. BALANCE

FUNCTION

SHUTTER ZOOM*

TELE MACRO

DIS*

CAMERA

GAIN UP

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*Available only when the MEMORY/VIDEO switch set to “VIDEO”.

(墌 41), “Wipe Or Fader Effects”. (墌 41, 42), “Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects”. (墌 41, 42), “Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects”. (墌 38), “Exposure Control”. (墌 40), “White Balance Adjustment”. (墌 41, 42), “Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects”. [35X]: When set to “35X” while using Digital Zoom, the zoom

magnification will reset to 35X since Digital Zoom will be disengaged.

70X: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and

magnifying images, zooming is possible from 35X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 70X digital magnification.

800X: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and

magnifying images, zooming is possible from 35X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 800X digital magnification.

[OFF]: Disables the function. ON: When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m, set “TELE

MACRO” to “ON”. You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 50 cm. Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

OFF: Disables the function. (DIS disable icon “ ” appears.)

[ON]: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake,

particularly at high magnification.

Notes:

● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting condition.

● Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.

● DIS cannot be activated when “NIGHT” in “PROGRAM AE”, or “STROBE” in

“EFFECT” is selected, or

SNAPSHOT is pressed.

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.

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when LIGHT is set to “ON” when

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Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-Preset

WIND CUT*

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IMAGE

CAMERA

QUALITY**

REC MODE

[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.

[FINE] ()/STANDARD () The Image Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. For the approx. number of storable images (墌 26).

[SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode. (SP indicator does not

appear on the screen).

LP: Long Play - more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording

time.

640

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640

Note:

During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.

SOUND MODE

[12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate

channels. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models).

16BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate

channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models).

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SNAP/SLOW

RECORDING

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REC MEDIA

[SNAP ] : Snapshot mode. SLOW : Live Slow mode.

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

(Tape): When Snapshot recording is performed, still

images are recorded only onto the tape.

/ (Tape/Card): Still images are recorded only onto the tape but

also in the memory card (640 x 480 pixels).

[ (Card)]: Still images are recorded into the Memory Card

only. Select this setting to perform Dual Rec. (墌 23)

(RECORDING) is available for Video Recording Menu only.

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

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

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The “DISPLAY” settings except (“WIDE TV” and “LCD BRIGHT”) are effective only for shooting.

Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-Preset

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.

AUTO: Display the date/time for approx. 5 seconds when the camcorder

is turned on.

ON: The date/time is always displayed.

TIME CODE* [OFF]: Time code is not displayed.

ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV.

Frame numbers are not displayed during recording (墌

22).

WIDE TV To enable your TV to display images in 16:9 wide mode, set the TV

DISPLAY

screen size correctly. [ON] 16:9: For TV with an aspect ratio of 16:9 (16:9 indicator only appear

on the screen).

OFF 4:3: For TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3. LCD BRIGHT 墌 20, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”. LCD

BACKLIGHT

[AUTO]: Brightness of the LCD Backlight is automatically

adjusted to compensate for the indoor/outdoor brightness of your surrounding.

BRIGHT : Brightness of the LCD backlight is increased.

STANDARD : Standard brightness is maintained.

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

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

Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-Preset

LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] / FRANCAIS / DEUTSCH / ESPAÑOL / ITALIANO /

NEDERLANDS / PORTUGUÊS / РУССКИЙ / POLSKI / ČEŠTlNA /

MAGYAR / SPRÅK

The language setting can be changed (墌 19).

CLOCK ADJ. (墌 19), “Date/Time Settings”. 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.

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REMOTE

OFF: Disables the remote control operations.

[ON]: Enables the remote control operations.

DEMO MODE OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take place.

[ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as Wipe/Fader and Effect,

etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate.

SETTING

Notes:

● 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.

● Demonstration cannot be turned on the following conditions;

• If a cassette is in the camcorder.

• If power is not supplied from the AC Adapter.

● “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 factory-preset.

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Playback Menus

SOUND L/R and NARRATION

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

“SNAP/SLOW” is linked with “RECORDING” which appears when the Power Switch is set to

Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-Preset

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.

NARRATION Although it is not possible to perform audio dubbing with this

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camcorder, you can hear sound from an audio-dubbed tape during playback using this function.

[OFF]: Original sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo. ON: Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.

PLAYBACK

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MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo

on both “L” and “R” channels.

墌 33, “SNAP/SLOW”.

SNAP/SLOW

[T] -> [M]

COPY

[OFF]: When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed during tape playback,

the playback image pauses and normal playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds. (The still image is not recorded).

ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card

(墌 42).

DUB/COPY *

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Each setting (except “OFF” in “ON SCREEN”, “DATE/TIME”, and “TIME CODE”) is linked with

“REC”

“DISPLAY”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to

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

Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-Preset

ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV

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

DATE/TIME [OFF] / AUTO / ON TIME CODE [OFF] / ON

墌 22, “Time Code”.

WIDE TV [ON] 16:9 / OFF 4:3

DISPLAY

墌 34, “WIDE TV”.

LCD BRIGHT 墌 20, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”.

“REC”

墌

34).

SETTING

Each setting (except “DEMO MODE”) is linked with “SETTING”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “REC”. The parameters are the same as in the description on page

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Features For Recording

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LED Light

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

LIGHT

LED Light

Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the setting.

The light is on always.

The light turns on automatically when dark.

Turns off the light.

display

Notes:

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

● If the light does not reach the subject when the LED Light setting is “ON”, the Night-Scope function will be activated, and makes it possible to shoot the subject brighter.

● Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter speed when the LED Light setting is “ON”, they will appear slightly blurred.

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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.

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“VIDEO” Set the Power Switch to “REC” or

“PLAY” (墌 15).

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

Set “SNAP/SLOW” to “SLOW”.

(墌 33, 37) The Live Slow indicator “ ” appears.

(墌 15).

be set to “M” (墌 22).

Live Slow

Features For Recording

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.

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Note:

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

Snapshot

(Record Still Image On Tape)

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

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Notes:

● The “O” indication appears and a still image

● You can perform Snapshot also during

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

● The image size for snapshot in 16:9 mode is

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

● The Motor Drive mode is disabled when

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch

to “VIDEO” (墌 15). Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 15).

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Set “REC MEDIA” to “

” or

“

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Set “SNAP/SLOW” to “SNAP”

(墌 33).

Press SNAPSHOT.

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

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

bright, select

(墌 41).

640 x 360. However, the approx. number of storable images is similar with snapshot in 4:3

(墌 26).

mode

”. (墌 33)

(墌 39) or “SPOTLIGHT”

Motor Drive Mode

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“REC MEDIA” is set to

(墌 33)

/ or

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Manual Focus

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity.

However, correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode.

Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 15).

Set the recording mode to “M” (墌 22).

FOCUS

SET

Manual focus indicator

Press FOCUS. The manual focus

indicator appears.

Press or to focus on a subject.

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

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, one colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

● When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor.*

● 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 .

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.

Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 15).

Set the recording mode to “M” (墌 22).

Press MENU.

Select “FUNCTION”, ( ).

Select “EXPOSURE”, press SET.

Select

SET

Select the appropriate exposure, press

SET.

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

Press MENU.

Notes:

● If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO” (墌 32).

● You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when “PROGRAM AE” is set to “SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” (墌 41), or with the backlight compensation.

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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 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.

Perform steps – in “Exposure

Control” (墌 38). Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the

LCD monitor then press and hold SET for over 2 seconds. The “ ” indication appears.

Press SET. The iris is locked.

Press MENU.

Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure.

SET

Spot Exposure Control

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

Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 15).

Set the recording mode to “M” (墌 22).

Press twice so that the Spot

Exposure Control indicator “ ” appears.

● A spot metering area frame appears at the centre of the LCD monitor.

Press SET.

● Spot Exposure Control is engaged.

● Exposure is adjusted to make the

brightness of the selected area most appropriate.

To cancel Spot Exposure Control

Press once so that the “ ” indicator disappears.

To lock the iris

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

Notes:

● Depending on the shooting location and

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

condition, optimum result may not be attained.

Spot Exposure Control.

Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 15).

Set the recording mode to “M” (墌 22).

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.

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White Balance Adjustment

The white balance refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced.

The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction.

Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 15).

Set the recording mode to “M” (墌 22).

Set “W. BALANCE” to the desired mode

(墌 32).

● The selected mode indicator except “AUTO”

appears.

W. BALANCE

[AUTO]:

White balance is adjusted automatically.

MWB :

Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting. (墌 40, “Manual White Balance Adjustment”).

FINE :

Outdoors on a sunny day.

CLOUD :

Outdoors on a cloudy day.

HALOGEN :

A video light or similar type of lighting is used. [ ]=Factory-preset

Manual White Balance

Adjustment

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

White Paper

Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 15).

Set the recording mode to “M” (墌 22).

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.

Select “MWB” in “W. BALANCE” menu.

(墌 32), then press and hold SET until

begins blinking.

● When the setting is completed, stops blinking.

Press SET to engage the setting.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes

and the Manual White Balance indicator

is displayed.

Notes:

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

● Because the colour temperature is different

● Once you adjust white balance manually, the

● White Balance cannot be activated

● White Balance cannot be activated if the

white paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually (墌 38).

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

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

simultaneously with “TWILIGHT” in “PROGRAM AE” (墌 41).

“SEPIA” or “MONOTONE” mode is activated.

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Wipe Or Fader Effects

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

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

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Note:

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

[OFF]:

Disables the function.

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.

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Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch

to “VIDEO” (墌 15). Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 15).

Set the recording mode to “M” (墌 22).

Set “WIPE/FADER” in FUNCTION Menu

32).

(墌

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button

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

WIPE/FADER

Program AE, Effects And

Shutter Effects

Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 15).

Set the recording mode to “M” (墌 22).

Set “EFFECT”, “PROGRAM AE” or

“SHUTTER” in “FUNCTION” Menu (墌 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 mode of “SHUTTER 1/500 and 1/4000” is selected.

PROGRAM AE

[OFF]: Disables the function.

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

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

SNOW :

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

SPOTLIGHT :

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

TWILIGHT :

Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance (墌 40) is automatically set to “AUTO”. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.

NIGHT :

Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting.

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Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed.

During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended. [ ]=Factory-preset

Features For Recording

EFFECT

[OFF]:

Disables the function.

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.

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* Not available for still image recording.

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Dubbing Still Images

Recorded On A Tape To A

Memory Card

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

Preparation:

● Load a cassette (墌 20).

● Load a memory card (墌 12).

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“VIDEO” (墌 15). Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”

(墌 15). Set “[T] -> [M] COPY” to “ON” (墌 36).

Set “SNAP/SLOW” to “SNAP”

Press U/9 to start playback.

At the point you want to dub, press U/9

again to engage Still Playback. 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 using the remote control

(墌 25).

(墌 33).

SHUTTER

[OFF]:

Disables the function.

SHUTTER 1/50:

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

SHUTTER 1/120:

The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercuryvapour lamp is reduced.

SHUTTER 1/500 / SHUTTER 1/4000*:

(Refer to “PROGRAM AE”- “SPORTS” mode).

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* Not available for still image recording.

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Connections/Editing

Connections To A TV Or VCR

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A Black to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when

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

B Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your

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

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

* Not required for watching still images only.

Note:

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

Make sure all units are turned off.

Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR

as shown in the illustration.

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

To AV Connector

Audio/Video Cable

(provided)

S-Video Cable (optional)

The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to

VCR

Connections/Editing

Connect the VCR output to the TV input,

referring to your VCR’s instruction manual. Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the

TV.

Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and

set the TV to its VIDEO mode. Start playback on the camcorder

(墌 23).

● Please set “WIDE TV” of Playback Menus so

that the image may suit your TV (16:9 or 4:3 (墌 31, 34).

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

● Date/Time Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”, “AUTO” or “OFF” (墌 34).

● Time Code Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” (墌 34).

● On Screen Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/ TV” (墌 34).

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Notes:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack (墌 18).

● To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape 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.

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Dubbing To A VCR

To use this camcorder as a player

Following the illustration, (墌 43)

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

A TV Or VCR” (墌 43). At the point you want to start dubbing,

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

To stop dubbing, stop recording on the

VCR, then stop playback on the camcorder.

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Dubbing To 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 OUT

Notes:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack (墌 18).

● 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 . If this occurs, turn off the power and

make connections again.

● If “Playback Zoom” (墌 25) or “Playback Special Effects” (墌 25) is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV OUT connector.

● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U or VC-VDV206U DV cable.

Core Filter

Video unit equipped with DV connector

Make sure all units are turned off.

Connect this camcorder to a video unit

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

Start playback on the camcorder

(墌 23).

At the point you want to start dubbing,

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

To stop dubbing, stop recording on the

video unit, then stop playback on this camcorder.

DV Cable (optional)

To DV IN

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Connection To A Personal

Computer

DV Connector

To USB Connector

[A]

[B]

USB Cable (provided)

To USB Connector

To DV Connector

PC with DV connector

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

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

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

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[A] Using USB cable

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

Core Filter

DV Cable (optional)

Core Filter

[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® Messenger to conduct video conferences over the Internet, using a camcorder. For details, refer to the help for the Windows® Messenger.

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Notes:

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● Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE” for the bundled software and drivers.

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack (墌 18).

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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.

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●

If the PC connected to the camcorder via

the USB cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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“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

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Connections/Editing

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Audio Dubbing

The audio track can be customised only when recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes (墌 33).

● Use the provided remote control.

Stereo

START/ STOP

Microphone

PAUSE

REW

INSERT

Play back the tape to locate the point

where editing will start, then press PAU SE (9).

While holding A. DUB (D) on the

remote control, press PA US E (9). The “9D” indicator appears. Press PLAY (U), then begin “narrating”.

Speak into the microphone.

● To pause dubbing, press PAU SE (9).

To end Audio Dubbing, press PAU S E

(9), then STOP (8).

To hear the dubbed sound during playback

Set “NARRATION” to “ON” or “MIX” (墌 36).

PLAY STOP

A.DUB

Notes:

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

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

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

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

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Insert Editing

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

● Use the provided remote control.

Notes:

● Before performing the following steps, make sure that “TIME CODE” in both Recording and Playback Menus is set to “ON”

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

Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out

point and press PA US E (9). Confirm the time code at this point (墌 22).

Press REW (3) until the Edit-In point

is located, then press PAUS E (9). Press and hold INSERT (I) on the

remote control, then press PA US E (9). The “9I” indicator and the Time Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters Insert-Pause mode. Press START/STOP to begin editing.

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

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

To end Insert Editing, press START/

STOP, then STOP (8) on the remote control.

(墌 22, 36).

Notes:

● Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects (墌 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.

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

Problem Possible Cause Remedy

Recording cannot be performed.

When shooting a subject

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

● “TAPE END” appears.

● The cassette holder cover

is open.

● This is not a malfunction.

Set the tape’s erase protection tab to

“REC”

. (墌20)

Replace with new cassette (墌20).

Close the cassette holder cover.

illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.

When the screen is under

● This is not a malfunction.

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

The focus does not adjust automatically.

The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow.

Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish.

Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.

Aspect ratio is strange.

● Focus is set to the Manual mode.

● The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

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

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

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

Set Focus to the Auto mode (墌38).

Clean the lens and check the focus

墌

38).

again (

If you want the lighting to look more

natural, set “GAIN UP” to “AGC” or

墌

“OFF” (

Adjust the brightness and angle of the

LCD monitor (

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (

If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open the monitor fully.

If the aspect ratio of the video you are playing is strange, change the setting in “WIDE TV” (

32).

墌

14, 20).

墌

20).

墌

31, 34).

No power is supplied.

● The power is not connected properly.

● The battery pack is not attached firmly.

● The battery is dead.

Connect the AC Adapter securely

墌

18).

(

Detach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly (

Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one (

墌

18).

墌

18).

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Problem Possible Cause Remedy

The LCD monitor indications blink.

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

The tape is moving, but there is no picture.

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

The colour of snapshot looks strange.

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The remote control

does not work.

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

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

● The battery pack is not attached firmly.

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

● The cassette holder cover is open.

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

● “REMOTE” is set to “OFF”.

● The remote control does

not point at the remote sensor.

● The remote control batteries are exhausted.

Re-read the sections covering Effects

墌

42).

(

To protect the battery, it is

recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C

墌

50).

(

Detach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly (

Set the TV to the mode or channel

appropriate for video playback

墌

43).

(

Close the cassette holder cover

墌

20).

(

Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette.

Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the

墌

frame (

Set “REMOTE” to “ON” (墌35).

H H

Point at the remote sensor (墌13).

40).

墌

18).

Replace the batteries with fresh ones

墌

13).

(

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Warning Indication Meaning / Remedy

● Displays the battery remaining power.

High

Exhausted

SET TO MANUAL MODE

TAPE END LENS CAP

SET DATE/TIME!

CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB

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A. DUB ERROR!

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INSERT ERROR!

<CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE> <CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB> <CANNOT EDIT ON A

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

● Appears when you attempt to change “Menu Settings”, “Backlight Compensation” or “Manual Focus” while in AUTO mode A (墌 22).

● Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.

● Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is

attached or when it is dark.

● Appears when the date/time is not set (墌 19).

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

has been erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.

● Appears if a tape is loaded while the Power Switch is set to

“REC”.

● Blinks when no tape is loaded.

● Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the

Power Switch is set to “REC”.

● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape (墌 46).

● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode (墌 46).

● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-BIT audio (墌 46).

● Appears if A. DUB ( erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” (墌 46).

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

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

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

D) on the remote control is pressed when the

BLANK PORTION>

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MEMORY IS FULL

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE

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

● E rro r in dica tio ns ( 01, 02 or 06) . Remedy: Remove and reattach the power supply or battery*.

REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY OR DC PLUG

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE

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

EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE

* The camcorder turns off automatically. Re-check if the indication clears. When it does, you can resume

using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

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Cautions

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, as this may cause the battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.

...use only specified chargers.

● To prevent damage and prolong service life

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

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

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

high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life.

...fully charge and then fully discharge the battery

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

...remove from charger or powered unit when not

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

The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries

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

Termi nals

NOTES:

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

Temperature Range Specifications

Charging: 10°C to 35°C Operation: 0°C to 40°C Storage: –20°C to 50°C

● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

● Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.

Cassettes

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

● During use

...make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark. ...be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes

automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals.

...make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

...do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly

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

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

the tape to fingerprints and dust.

● Store cassettes

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

shock or vibration.

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

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

...vertically, in their original cases.

LCD Monitor

● To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT

...push it strongly or apply any shocks.

● To prolong service life

...avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

Main Unit

● For safety, DO NOT

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

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use.

...allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to

enter the unit.

...remove the battery pack or disconnect the

power supply while the power is on.

...leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

● Avoid using the unit

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

a cooking stove.

...in places subject to excessive shock or

vibration.

...near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).

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

or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

● DO NOT leave the unit

...in places of over 50°C. ...in places where humidity is extremely low

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

● To protect the unit, DO NOT

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

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

objects for long periods. ...expose the lens to direct sunlight. ...carry it by holding the LCD monitor. ...swing it excessively when using the hand strap

or the grip. ...swing the soft camcorder case excessively

when the camcorder is inside it.

● Dirty heads can cause the following

problems:

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

Warning indicator “ ” appears. ...Recording cannot be performed properly.

././

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

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How To Handle A CD-ROM

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

● Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.

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

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

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Memory Cards

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

● During use

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

MultiMediaCard mark.

...make sure the memory card is positioned

properly when inserting.

● While the memory card is being accessed

(during recording, playback, deletion, initialisation, etc.)

...never unload the memory card and never turn

off the camcorder.

● Store memory cards

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

shock or vibration.

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

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

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Cautions

About moisture condensation

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

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

CONDENSATION, OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT

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

Serious malfunctioning

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

The camcorder is a microcomputercontrolled 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.

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.

NOTES:

● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.

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

● Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.

● When using a cleaner or chemically treated

cloth refer to the cautions of each product.

Camcorder

For General

Power supply

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

Power consumption**

Approx. 2.4 W

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Approx. 2.4 W (2.6 W*) * Using LED Light **LCD Backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode.

Dimensions (W x H x D)

68 mm x 74 mm x 118 mm

Weight

Approx. 420 g (without battery, cassette and lens cap) Approx. 485 g (incl. battery, cassette and lens cap)

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Approx. 490 g (incl. battery, cassette and lens cap)

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C

Operating humidity

35% to 80%

Storage temperature

–20°C to 50°C

Pickup

1/6" CCD

Lens

F 1.8 to 4.0, f = 2.2 mm to 77 mm, 35:1 power zoom lens

Filter diameter

ø30.5 mm

LCD monitor

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

Speaker

Monaural

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LED Light

Effective distance: 1.5 m

For Digital Video Camera

Format

DV format (SD mode)

Signal format

PAL standard

Recording/Playback format

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

Cassette

Mini DV cassette

Tape speed

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

Specifications

Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette)

SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.

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For Digital Still Camera

Storage media

SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard

Compression system

JPEG (compatible)

File size

Still image: 640 x 480 pixels

Picture quality

2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)

Approximate number of storable images

墌 26

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For Connectors

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

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

Output: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant

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USB

Mini USB-B type, USB 1.1 compliant

AC Adapter

Power requirement

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

Output

DC 11 V G, 1 A

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

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AC Adapter ....................... 18

Audio Dubbing .................. 46

Auto/Manual Mode ........... 22

Backlight Compensation ... 39

Battery Pack ............... 18, 50

Blank Search .................... 24

Cam Reset ....................... 35

Changing The Menu

Settings ............. 31 – 36

Charging The Battery

Pack .......................... 18

Clock Adj. ................... 19, 35

Connection To A Personal

Computer ................... 45

Connections To A TV

Or VCR ...................... 43

Control Lever .................... 10

Data Battery ..................... 19

Date/Time Settings ........... 19

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

Demo Mode ...................... 35

Digital Image Stabilisation

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

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

DPOF Setting (Digital Print

Order Format) ............ 29

Dual Rec. .......................... 23

Dubbing ............................ 44

Effect ................................ 42

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

Image Quality ...................33

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

Initialising A Memory

Card ...........................30

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

Iris Lock ............................ 39

Language ....................19, 35

LCD monitor .....................14

LED Light .......................... 37

Live Slow ..........................37

Loading A Cassette .......... 20

Manual Focus ...................38

Melody ..............................35

Memory Card .............. 30, 51

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

Narration ...........................36

Night-Scope ......................41

On screen ...................34, 36

Playback Sound ................36

Playback Special Effect ....25

Power-linked Operation ....14

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

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

Quick Review ....................21

Rec Media .........................33

Rec Mode ..........................33

Recording Capacity

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

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

Remote Control ...........25, 35

Resetting The File

Names ........................28

Shutter Effects ..................42

Slow-Motion Playback .......25

Snap/Slow ...................33, 36

Snapshot Mode ...........26, 37

Sound L/R .........................36

Sound Mode ......................33

Speaker Volume ...............23

Spot Exposure Control ......39

Tape ..................................21

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

Time Code ............22, 34, 36

Tripod Mounting ................12

Video/Memory Switch .......15

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

Wide TV ......................34, 36

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

Wipe Or Fader Effects ......41

Zoom ...........................23, 32

Gain Up ............................ 32

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JVC GR-D820EK, GR-D860EK Instructions Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

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

Contents

Getting Started

Recording & Playback

D.S.C. Recording & Playback

Menus For Detailed Adjustment

Menus For Detailed Adjustment

Menus For Detailed Adjustment

Menus For Detailed Adjustment

Menus For Detailed Adjustment

Menus For Detailed Adjustment

Features For Recording

Features For Recording

Features For Recording

Features For Recording

Features For Recording

Features For Recording

Connections/Editing

Connections/Editing

Connections/Editing

Connections/Editing

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Cautions

Cautions

User Maintenance

Specifications

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