A
INSTRUCTIONS
LYT1815-001
EN
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-D850AA
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this
digital video camera. Before use,
please read the safety information
and precautions contained in
pages 2 – 4 to ensure safe use of
this product.
ENGLISH
2 EN
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 .
● Remember that this camcorder is not
compatible with other digital video formats.
● It is recommended that you use JVC brand
cassette tapes.
Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of
commercially available cassette tapes
complying with the MiniDV standard, but JVC
brand cassette tapes are designed and
optimised to maximise the performance of your
camcorder.
● 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.
Also read “Cautions” on pages 34 - 36.
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 18, 21).
Safety Precautions
EN 3
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
● If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell
coming from the camcorder or AC Adapter,
shut it down and unplug it immediately.
Continue using the camcorder or AC
Adapter under these conditions could lead
to fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC
dealer. Do not attempt to repair the
malfunction your self.
● To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
● When you are not using the AC Adapter for
a long period of time, it is recommended that
you disconnect the power cord from AC
outlet.
CAUTION:
To avoid electric
shock or damage to
the unit, first firmly
insert the small end
of the power cord
into the AC Adapter
until it is no longer
wobbly, and then
plug the larger end of the power cord into an
AC outlet.
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 N G :
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
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.)
ENGLISH
4 EN
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.
If this symbol is shown, it is
only valid in the European
Union.
Contents
EN 5
Getting Started 6
Regarding This Manual .......................... 6
Accessories ........................................ 6
Attach The Lens Cap................................. 6
Attach The Shoulder Strap........................ 7
Grip Adjustment......................................... 7
Tripod Mounting ........................................7
Index ................................................ 8
LCD Monitor Indications ........................10
Power ..............................................11
Language Settings ...............................12
Date/Time Settings .............................. 12
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display........13
Loading/Unloading A Cassette .................13
16:9 Wide Mode ..................................13
Recording & Playback 14
Basic Recording .................................. 14
Tape Remaining Time.............................14
Quick Review ..........................................14
Auto/Manual Mode..................................15
Time Code...............................................15
Zoom .......................................................16
Normal Playback ................................. 16
Variable Shuttle Search...........................17
Blank Search........................................... 17
Advanced Features 18
Menus For Detailed Adjustment.........18
Changing The Menu Settings..................18
Recording Menus ....................................19
Playback Menus ......................................22
Features For Recording...................23
Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape) ......23
Manual Focus .....................................23
Exposure Control .................................24
Iris Lock............................................24
Backlight Compensation ........................24
Spot Exposure Control ...........................25
White Balance Adjustment......................25
Manual White Balance Adjustment ............26
Wipe Or Fader Effects ...........................26
Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects......27
Connections/Editing.......................29
Connections To A TV Or VCR ...................28
Dubbing To A VCR................................28
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped
With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing).......29
Connection To A Personal Computer..........30
References 31
Troubleshooting............................31
Cautions.....................................34
User Maintenance .........................36
Specifications..............................37
Terms ........................................38
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6 EN
Getting Started
Regarding This Manual
Control Lever (墌 9)
There are two kinds of operation using the
control lever.
A Move the control lever towards up/down/
left/right to select.
Accessories
Operation To select
FOCUS Move the control lever up.
4/9
QUICK
Move the control lever down.
Move the control lever right.
Move the control lever left.
8
5
3
REVIEW
B Press down the control lever to select SET.
SET
or
AC Adapter
AP-V14E
Shoulder Strap
(墌7)
Power Cord
Battery Pack
BN-VF808U
Lens Cap
Audio/Video Cable
(Ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)
Note:
Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.
Attach The Lens Cap
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.
2
3
1
Place here during recording.
Attach The Shoulder Strap
Getting Started
EN 7
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
Grip Adjustment
Open the pad and make grip adjustments.
● Remove any security tags that may be attached
to the velcro.
Velc ro
strip
Position the buckle near
the eyelet and reattach the
pad.
Buckle
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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Index
O
P
W
VU
J
Z
a
b
K
1
2
R
7
X
Q
5
8
4
3
9
c
Y
S
N
M
T
6
L
Notes:
● The LCD monitor can rotate 270°C.
● 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.
Getting Started
EN 9
Controls
a Control Lever (墌 6)
: Left / Rewind [3] (墌 16) /
Quick Review [QUICK REVIEW] (墌 14)
: Right / Fast-Forward [5] (墌 16)
: Up / Play / Pause [4/9] (墌 16) /
Manual Focus [FOCUS] (墌 23)
:Down / Stop [8] (墌 16) /
Backlight Compensation (墌 25) /
Spot Exposure (墌 25)
Press down: SET
B Menu Button [MENU] (墌 18)
C Auto Button [AUTO] (墌 15)
D Data Battery Button [DATA] (墌 12)
E Recording Start/Stop Button (墌 14)
F Zoom Lever [T/W] (墌 16) /
Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –] (墌 16)
G Power Switch [REC, OFF, PLAY]
H Lock Button
I Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]
(墌 13)
J Battery Release Button [BATT.] (墌 11)
K 16:9 Wide Screen Button [16:9] (墌 13) /
Blank Search [BLANK] (墌 17)
L Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (墌 23)
Connectors
M S-Video Output Connector [S] (墌 28)
N Digital Video Connector [IN/OUT] (i.LINK*)
(墌 29, 30)
* 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.
O Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] (墌 28)
P DC Input Connector [DC] (墌 28)
Other Parts
R LCD Monitor (墌 8)
S Shoulder Strap Eyelet (墌 7)
T Grip Strap (墌 7)
U Camera Sensor
(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor
necessary for shooting is built-in here)
V Stereo Microphone
W Lens
X Speaker (墌 16)
Y Cassette Holder Cover (墌 13)
Z Stud Hole (墌 7)
a Tripod Mounting Socket (墌 7)
b Battery Pack Mount
c Connector Cover
Power Switch Position
Set the power switch while
pressing down the lock button.
REC:
To perform recording on the tape.
OFF:
To switch off the camcorder.
PLAY:
To play back a recording on the tape.
Indicator
Q POWER/CHARGE Lamp (墌 11)
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10 EN Getting Started
/
LCD Monitor Indications
During Video Recording
S
d
1
10
M
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
a
SOUND12BIT
LCD
Battery Remaining Power Indicator (墌 33)
B Operation Mode (墌 15)
A : Auto Mode
M : Manual Mode
C : Night-Scope Indicator (墌 27)
: Gain Up Mode (墌 19)
D Shutter Speed (墌 27)
E White Balance Indicator (墌 25)
F Selected Effect Indicator (墌 27)
G Selected Program AE Indicator (墌 27)
H SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode
Indicator (墌 20) (Appears for approx. 5
seconds after turning on the camcorder.
I : LCD Backlight Indicator (墌 20)
LCD
(Appears for approx. 5 seconds during the
process of switching over to indoor/outdoor
brightness.)
J Digital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) (墌 19)
(only indicator is displayed)
K Time Code (墌 15, 20)
L Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (墌 23)
M Date/Time (墌 12, 20)
N Wind Cut Indicator (墌 20)
O Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (墌 26)
P : Spot Exposure Control Indicator (墌 25)
: Backlight Compensation Indicator
(墌 24)
±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (墌 24)
: Iris Lock Indicator (墌 24)
Q REC: (Appears during recording.) (墌 14)
(Appears when using Live)
R Tape Remaining Time (墌 14)
S Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (墌 20)
(only LP indicator is displayed)
a
s
p
16:9
x
15:55
qe
w
LP
11:13
1
206.2 0
.
i
–––min
REC
3
W
u
y
H
t
r
7
T Tape Running Indicator (墌 14)
(Rotates while tape is running.)
U Selected Wide Mode Indicator (墌 13)
V Zoom Indicator (墌 16)
W Approximate Zoom Ratio (墌 16)
During Video Playback
2
1
12 BIT
L
BLANK SEARCH
PUSH "STOP" BUTTON
1 2
TO CANCEL
O
L
U
M
E
2 0 :2V1
:
2
5
0
9
a Battery Remaining Power Indicator (墌 33)
B Sound Mode Indicator (墌 22)
C Blank Search Indicator (墌 17)
D Tape Speed (SP/LP) (墌 20)
(only LP indicator is displayed)
E Variable Search Speed Indicator: x-10, x-3,
x3 and x10 (墌 17)
F 4: Playback
5
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search
3
: Rewind/Shuttle Search
9: Pause
G DV IN: DV Input Indicator (墌 17)
H Date/Time (墌 12, 20)
I VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator (墌 16)
J Time Code (墌 15, 20)
5
4
3
LP
x3
11:13
..200
6
6
DV IN
8
7
7
Power
1
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
Getting Started
EN 11
Charging The Battery Pack
1
1
Set the Power Switch to “OFF” (墌 9).
To DC
Arrow
Battery
Pack
BATT.
POWER/
CHARGE
Lamp
2
Attach the battery pack.
2
● With the “ ” (arrow) on the battery pack
pointing at the correct direction, slide the
battery pack until it locks in place.
3
3
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.
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)
connector
AC Adapter
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
2
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.
2
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
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3
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
1
1
3
3
1
1
2
2
3
3
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%
0%
(墌 20).
LEVEL
MAX TIME
120min
Using AC Power
Perform step in “Charging The Battery
Pack” (墌 11).
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.
3
3
Language Settings
The language on the display can be changed
(墌 21).
1
Set the Power Switch to “REC” or “PLAY”
1
(墌 9).
● If set to “REC”, the recording mode should
be set to “M” (墌 15).
Press MENU.
2
2
Select “SETTING” ( ).
3
3
4
Select “LANGUAGE”, press SET.
4
SET
Fn
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
FRANCAIS
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL
SET
RETURN
Select
A
2
5
Select the desired language, press
5
SET.
● Press whenever you want to return to the
previous menu screen.
6
Press MENU.
6
Date/Time Settings
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all
times, but its display can be turned on or off
(墌 20, 22).
3
1
3
1
Perform steps
1
Select “CLOCK ADJ.” press SET.
1
A
Select
2
Select the desired date display format,
2
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.
3
Press MENU.
3
– in “Language Settings”.
Fn
.
CLOCK ADJ
DATE. MONTH. YEAR
B
12. 6 . 2007 11:13
SET
SET
RETURN
24
h
Getting Started
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1
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
1
1
2
2
3
3
1
1
2
2
EN 13
Brightness Adjustment Of The
Display
Perform steps – in “Language Settings”
(墌 12).
Select “DISPLAY”, ( ).
1
1
Select “LCD BRIGHT”, press SET.
2
2
Select
A
2
Select the appropriate brightness,
3
3
press SET.
● Press whenever you want to return to the
previous menu screen.
4
Press MENU.
4
SET
1
1
2
2
LCD BRIGHT
±
0
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load
or eject a cassette.
Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the
1
1
direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette
holder cover open until it locks.
Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH”
2
2
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
3
3
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.
Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 9).
1
1
Each press 16:9 switches the screen size.
2
2
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 20, 22).
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1
1
2
2
Recording & Playback
Basic Recording
Preparation:
● Power (墌 11).
● Load Cassette (墌 13).
● Remove the lens cap (墌 6).
● Open the LCD monitor fully (墌 8).
● Select videos at 4:3 size of 16:9 (wide) size
(墌 13).
Power Switch
Zoom Lever
Recording Start/Stop Button
Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 9).
1
1
2
Press recording start/stop button to start
2
recording. “REC” appears on the display
while recording is in progress. To stop
recording, press recording start/stop button
again.
Approximate recording time
Tap e
30 min. 30 min. 45 min.
60 min. 60 min. 90 min.
80 min. 80 min. 120 min.
Notes:
● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5
minutes and no operation is performed, the
camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To
turn the camcorder on again, close and re-open
the LCD monitor.
● When a blank portion is left between recorded
scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted
and errors may occur when editing the tape. To
avoid this, refer to “Recording from the middle of
(墌 15).
a tape”
● To record in LP (Long Play) mode, 墌 20).
Recording mode
SP LP
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 36).
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.
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.
M
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.
Seconds
Minutes
Display
12:34:24
Frames
(25 frames
1 second)
Recording & Playback
EN 15
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 15) 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 20).
Recording from the middle of a tape
1
Playback a tape or use Blank Search
(墌 17) to find the spot at which you want to
start recording, then engage the Still
Playback mode (墌 16).
Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 9), then
2
start recording.
Recording Start Point
Recording Portion
recorded
tape
1
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 19)
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 19).
case, set
.
– VOL.+
T
W
T: Telephoto
35
Digital Zoom (up to 800X)
80
Normal Playback
VOL. +/–
Power
16:9/
BLANK
4/9
3
MENU
Load a cassette (墌 13).
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Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” (墌 9).
2
2
● 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.
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3
5
8
SET
To pause during playback 4/9.
● If still playback continues for more than
about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop
mode is automatically engaged.
To resume normal playback, 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 28)
● 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.
Switch
Speaker
Recording & Playback
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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 15).
1
Perform steps – in “Normal
Playback” (墌 16).
2
Press BLANK.
● The “BLANK SEARCH” indication appears
and the camcorder automatically starts
reverse or forward search, then stops at the
spot which is about 3 seconds of tape
before the beginning of the detected blank
portion.
● To cancel Blank Search, press
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.
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Menus For Detailed Adjustment
Changing The Menu Settings
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-touse, on-screen menu system that simplifies
many of the more detailed camcorder settings
(墌 18–22).
Select
A
MENU
MENU
Open the LCD monitor fully (墌 8).
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1
For Video Recording Menus:
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2
● Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 9).
● Set the recording mode to “M” (墌 15).
For Video Playback Menus:
● Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” (墌 9).
Press MENU. The Menu Screen
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3
appears.
Screen for Video
Recording Menu
Fn
FUNCTION
WIPE/FADER
PROGRAM AE
EFFECT
EXPOSURE
W.BALANCE
SET
MENU
EXIT
SET
2
OFF
OFF
OFF
+
0
AUTO
Power Switch
Screen for Video
Playback Menu
PLAYBACK
SOUND L/R
NARRATION
SET
MENU
OFF
EXIT
Press or to select the desired
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4
function menu. Setting procedure here
after depends on the selected function.
Example: FUNCTION menu.
Fn
FUNCTION
WIPE/FADER
PROGRAM AE
EFFECT
EXPOSURE
W.BALANCE
SET
● Select and then press SET to exit.
Press or to select the desired
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selection, press SET.
MENU
EXIT
+
OFF
OFF
OFF
0
AUTO
Example: WIPE/FADER menu.
A
Select
SET
2
6
Press or to select the desired
6
selection, press SET.
● Press to return to the previous menu
screen.
7
7
Press MENU.
Fn
WIPE/FADER
OFF
WHITE
BLACK
SLIDE
SCROLL
SET
RETURN
OFF
WH
Bk
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”.
Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-Preset
WIPE/FADER
PROGRAM AE
Fn
EFFECT
EXPOSURE
W. BALANCE
FUNCTION
SHUTTER
ZOOM
TELE MACRO
DIS
CAMERA
GAIN UP
(墌 26), “Wipe Or Fader Effects”.
(墌 27, 27), “Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects”.
(墌 26, 27), “Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects”.
(墌 24), “Exposure Control”.
(墌 25), “White Balance Adjustment”.
(墌 27, 27), “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 when 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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Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-Preset
WIND CUT [OFF]: Disengages the function.
ON: Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The “ ” indicator
appears. The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.
CAMERA
REC MODE [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.
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
RECORDING
MODE
The “DISPLAY” settings except (“CLOCK ADJ.”, “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
DATE/TIME [OFF]: The date/time does not appear.
TIME CODE [OFF]: Time code is not displayed.
WIDE TV To enable your TV to display images in 16:9 wide mode, set the TV
DISPLAY
LCD BRIGHT 墌 13, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”.
LCD
BACKLIGHT
[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).
[LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the
AUTO: Display the date/time for approx. 5 seconds when the camcorder
ON: The date/time is always displayed.
ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV.
screen size correctly.
[ON] 16:9: For TV with an aspect ratio of 16:9 (16:9 indicator only appear
OFF 4:3: For TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3.
[AUTO]: Brightness of the LCD Backlight is automatically
BRIGHT : Brightness of the LCD backlight is increased.
STANDARD : Standard brightness is maintained.
code) from appearing on the connected TV screen.
camcorder is connected to a TV.
is turned on.
Frame numbers are not displayed during recording (墌
on the screen).
adjusted to compensate for the indoor/outdoor
brightness of your surrounding.
15).
Menus For Detailed Adjustment
Menus For Detailed Adjustment
EN 21
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] / FRANÇAIS / DEUTSCH / ESPAÑOL / ITALIANO /
NEDERLANDS / PORTUGUÊS / РУССКИЙ / POLSKI / ČEŠTlNA /
TÜRKÇE
The language setting can be changed (墌 12).
CLOCK ADJ. (墌 12), “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.
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.
Notes:
SETTING
● 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 in 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
The settings below are effective only for video playback except
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.
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
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.
PLAYBACK
REC MODE 墌 20,
ON: Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.
MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo
on both “L” and “R” channels.
“REC MODE”
.
DUB/COPY
Each setting (except “OFF” in “ON SCREEN”, “DATE/TIME”, and “TIME CODE”) is linked with
“DISPLAY”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to
The parameters (except
Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-Preset
“OFF”
in “ON SCREEN” setting) are the same as in the description on (墌20).
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 15, “Time Code”.
WIDE TV [ON] 16:9 / OFF 4:3
DISPLAY
墌 20, “WIDE TV”.
LCD BRIGHT 墌 13, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”.
“REC”
“REC MODE”
.
.
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 墌 21.
.
Features For Recording
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Snapshot (Record Still Image
On Tape)
This feature lets you record still images that
look like photographs onto a tape.
1
Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 9).
1
2
Press SNAPSHOT.
2
Notes:
● The “O” indication appears and a still image
will be recorded for approx. 5 seconds, then the
camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
● You can perform Snapshot also during
recording. A still image will be recorded for
approx. 5 seconds, then the normal recording
resumes.
● If the image taken by snapshot is too dark or too
bright, select
(墌 27).
Motor Drive Mode
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step
provides an effect similar to serial photography.
(Interval between still images: approx. 1
second).
(墌 25) or “SPOTLIGHT”
2
2
Manual Focus
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as
close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity.
However, correct focus may not be obtained
depending on the shooting condition. In this
case, use the manual focus mode.
1
Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 12).
1
Set the recording mode to “M” (墌 15).
2
2
FOCUS
SET
Manual focus indicator
Press FOCUS. The manual focus
3
3
indicator appears.
4
Press or to focus on a subject.
4
● When the focus level cannot be adjusted
any further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.
5
Press SET. Focus adjustment is
5
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 .
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Exposure Control
Manual exposure control is recommended in
the following situations:
● When shooting using reverse lighting or when
the background is too bright.
● When shooting on a reflective natural
background such as at the beach or when
skiing.
● When the background is overly dark or the
subject is bright.
1
Set the Power Switch to “REC”. (墌 9)
1
Set the recording mode to “M”. (墌 15)
2
2
Press MENU.
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4
Select “FUNCTION” ( ).
4
5
Select “EXPOSURE”, press SET.
5
Select
A
SET
2
6
Select the appropriate exposure, press
6
SET.
● To brighten the image, press . To darken
the image, press (maximum +/-6).
7
7
Press MENU.
Notes:
● If the adjustment does not cause any visible
change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”
(墌 19).
● You cannot use the manual exposure control at
the same time when “PROGRAM AE” is set to
“SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” (墌 27), or with the
backlight compensation.
Fn
EXPOSURE
±
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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.
1
Perform steps – in “Exposure
1
Control” (墌 24).
Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the
2
2
LCD monitor then press and hold SET
for over 2 seconds. The “ ” indication
appears.
Press SET. The iris is locked.
3
3
4
Press MENU.
4
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5
1
5
Backlight Compensation
Backlight compensation brightens the dark
subject portion by increasing the exposure.
SET
1
Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 9).
1
Set the recording mode to “M” (墌 15).
2
2
Press so that the Backlight
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3
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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Spot Exposure Control
Selection of a spot metering area enables more
precise exposure compensation.
1
Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 9).
1
Set the recording mode to “M” (墌 15).
2
2
Press twice so that the Spot
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3
Exposure Control indicator “ ”
appears.
● A spot metering area frame appears at the
centre of the LCD monitor.
4
Press SET.
4
● 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
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condition, optimum result may not be attained.
Spot Exposure Control.
White Balance Adjustment
The white balance refers to the correctness of
colour reproduction under various lighting. If
the white balance is correct, all other colours
will be accurately reproduced.
The white balance is usually adjusted
automatically. However, more advanced
camcorder operators control this function
manually to achieve a more professional
colour/tint reproduction.
1
Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 9).
1
Set the recording mode to “M” (墌 15).
2
2
Set “W. BALANCE” to the desired mode
3
3
(墌 19).
● 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 26, “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.
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Manual White Balance
Adjustment
Adjust the white balance manually when
shooting under various types of lighting.
White paper
1
Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 9).
1
Set the recording mode to “M” (墌 15).
2
2
Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front
3
3
of the subject. Adjust zoom or position
yourself so that the white paper fills the
screen.
4
Select “MWB” in “W. BALANCE” menu.
4
(墌 19), then press and hold SET until
begins blinking.
● When the setting is completed, stops
blinking.
5
Press SET to engage the setting.
5
Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes
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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
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white paper. In such a case, adjust focus
manually (墌 23).
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 27).
“SEPIA” or “MONOTONE” mode is activated.
Wipe Or Fader Effects
These effects let you make pro-style scene
transitions. Use them to spice up the transition
from one scene to the next.
Wipe or Fader works when video recording is
started or stopped.
1
Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 9).
1
Set the recording mode to “M” (墌 15).
2
2
Set “WIPE/FADER” in FUNCTION Menu
3
3
19).
(墌
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button
4
4
to activate the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/
out.
Note:
You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by
pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop
Button.
WIPE/FADER
[OFF]:
Disables the function.
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.
[ ]=Factory-preset
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Program AE, Effects And
Shutter Effects
1
Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 9).
1
Set the recording mode to “M” (墌 15).
2
2
Set “EFFECT”, “PROGRAM AE” or
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3
“SHUTTER” in “FUNCTION” Menu
(墌 19).
● 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 25) 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.
Features For Recording
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
EN 27
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.
[ ]=Factory-preset
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).
[ ]=Factory-preset
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Features For Recording
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
1
1
2
2
1
1
6
6
3
3
4
4
28 EN
Features For Recording
Connections To A TV Or VCR
A Black to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your
TV/VCR has S-VIDEO in and A/V input
connectors. In this case, it is not necessary
to connect the yellow video cable).
B Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your
TV/VCR has only A/V input connectors).
C Red to AUDIO R IN*.
D White to AUDIO L IN*.
* Not required for watching still images only.
Note:
The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the
YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC
Service Centre described on the sheet included in
the package for details on its availability. Make
sure to connect the end with a core filter to the
camera. The core filter reduces interference.
Make sure all units are turned off.
1
1
Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR
2
2
as shown in the illustration.
If using a VCR, go to step .
If not, go to step .
To AV Connector
Audio/Video Cable
S-Video Cable
(optional)
TV
(provided)
4
4
VCR
3
3
or
4
Connect the VCR output to the TV input,
3
3
referring to your VCR’s instruction
manual.
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the
4
4
TV.
5
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and
5
set the TV to its VIDEO mode.
Start playback on the camcorder
6
6
(墌 16).
● Please set “WIDE TV” of Playback Menus so
that the image may suit your TV (16:9 TV or 4:3
TV) (墌 18, 20).
To choose whether or not the following
displays appear on the connected TV
● Date/Time
Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”, “AUTO” or “OFF”
(墌 20).
● Time Code
Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” (墌 20).
● On Screen
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/
TV” (墌 20).
Notes:
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the
power supply instead of the battery pack
(墌 12).
● To monitor the picture and sound from the
camcorder without inserting a tape 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.
Dubbing To A VCR
To use this camcorder as a player
Following the illustration, (墌 28)
1
1
“Connections To A TV Or VCR”, connect
the camcorder and the VCR’s input
connectors.
Perform steps
2
2
A TV Or VCR” (墌 28).
At the point you want to start dubbing,
3
3
start recording on the VCR. (Refer to the
VCR’s instruction manual).
4
To stop dubbing, stop recording on the
4
VCR, then stop playback on the
camcorder.
6
1
– “Connections To
6
1
Connections/Editing
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
4
4
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
Dubbing To Or From A Video
Unit Equipped With A DV
Connector (Digital Dubbing)
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from
the camcorder onto another video unit
equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital
signal is sent, there is little, if any, image or
sound deterioration.
To DV IN/OUT
Core Filter
Video unit equipped with DV connector
To use this camcorder as a player
1
Make sure all units are turned off.
1
Connect this camcorder to a video unit
2
2
equipped with a DV input connector
using a DV cable as shown in the
illustration.
Start playback on the camcorder
3
3
(墌 16).
4
At the point you want to start dubbing,
4
start recording on the video unit. (Refer
to the video unit’s instruction manual.)
5
To stop dubbing, stop recording on the
5
video unit, then stop playback on this
camcorder.
DV Cable (optional)
To DV IN/OUT
Connections/Editing
EN 29
Notes:
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as
the power supply instead of the battery pack
(墌 11).
● 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
4
4
make connections again.
● If SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only
the original playback image recorded on the
tape is output from the DV IN/OUT connector.
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the
optional JVC VC-VDV204U or VC-VDV206U DV
cable.
To use this camcorder as a recorder
1
Make sure all units are turned off.
1
Connect this camcorder to a video unit
2
2
equipped with a DV output connector using
a DV cable as shown in the illustration.
Set the camcorder's Power Switch to
3
3
“PLAY”.
4
4
Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (墌 20)
5
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to
5
engage the Record-Pause mode.
● The “ ” indication appears on the
6
Start playback on the player.
6
At the point you want to start dubbing,
7
7
press the Recording Start/Stop Button
again to stop dubbing. The T indication
rotates.
8
8
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button
again to stop dubbing. The T indication
stops rotating.
9
9
Press
mode.
DV IN
screen.
8 to return to the normal playback
Note:
Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode
recorded on the original tape, regardless of the
current “SOUND MODE” setting
COPY PROTECTED
Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is
attempted while this camcorder is being
used as a recorder.
.
(墌 20).
ENGLISH
Connections/Editing
30 EN
Connections/Editing
Connection To A Personal
Computer
DV Connector
Core Filter
DV Cable
(optional)
or
To DV Co nnect or
Core Filter
Notes:
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as
the power supply instead of the battery pack
(墌 12).
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the
optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV
cable depending on the type of DV connector
(4 or 6 pins) on the PC.
● The date/time information cannot be captured
into the PC.
● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and
Software.
● The still images can also be transferred to a PC
with a DV connector-equipped capture board.
● The system may not work properly depending
on the PC or capture board you are using.
● If, after connecting a DV cable to the camcorder
and it doesn’t work, restart the camcorder.
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.
It is also possible to transfer still/moving
images to a PC with a DV connector by using
the software equipped with the PC or
commercially available software.
If you are using a Windows
Windows
®
Messenger to conduct video
®
XP, you can use
conferences over the Internet, using a
camcorder. For details, refer to the help for the
Windows® Messenger.
Troubleshooting
EN 31
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
H
“REC”
. (墌13)
H
Replace with new cassette. (墌13)
H
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.
H
Set Focus to the Auto mode. (墌23)
H
Clean the lens and check the focus
墌
23).
again (
If you want the lighting to look more
H
natural, set “GAIN UP” to “AGC” or
墌
“OFF” (
Adjust the brightness and angle of the
H
LCD monitor (
H
Adjust the brightness of the LCD
monitor (
H
If the monitor is tilted upward 180
degrees, open the monitor fully.
H
If the aspect ratio of the video you are
playing is strange, change the setting
in “WIDE TV” (
19).
墌
8, 13).
墌
13).
墌
18, 20).
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
H
墌
11).
(
H
Detach the battery pack once again
and re-attach it firmly (
H
Replace the dead battery with a fully
charged one (
墌
11).
墌
11).
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32 EN
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
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.
The image looks like the
shutter speed is too slow.
● 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.
● When shooting in the dark,
the unit becomes highly
sensitive to light when
“GAIN UP” is set to
“AUTO”.
Re-read the sections covering Effects
H
墌
27).
(
To protect the battery, it is
H
recommended to charge it in places
with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C
墌
34).
(
H
Detach the battery pack once again
and re-attach it firmly (
Set the TV to the mode or channel
H
appropriate for video playback
墌
28).
(
H
Close the cassette holder cover
墌
13).
(
H
Clean the video heads with an
optional cleaning cassette.
H
Find a white subject and compose
your shot so that it also appears in the
墌
frame. (
H
If you want the lighting to look more
natural, set
“OFF” (墌
25)
“GAIN UP”
13).
墌
to
11).
“AGC”
or
Troubleshooting
EN 33
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
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD
MODE REMOVE AND
● 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 15).
● 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 12).
● 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”.
● E rror ind icat ion s (01 , 02 or 0 6) .
Remedy: Remove and reattach the power supply or battery*.
REATTACH BATTERY
OR DC PLUG
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD
MODE EJECT AND
● Error indications 03 or 04.
Remedy: Eject the cassette and re-insert*.
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.
ENGLISH
34 EN
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.
Cautions
Main Unit
● For safety, DO NOT
...open the camcorder’s chassis.
...disassemble or modify the unit.
...short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in
use.
...allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to
enter the unit.
...remove the battery pack or disconnect the
power supply while the power is on.
...leave the battery pack attached when the
camcorder is not in use.
● Avoid using the unit
...in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
...in places subject to soot or steam such as near
a cooking stove.
...in places subject to excessive shock or
vibration.
...near 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:
././
Cautions
EN 35
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.
...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.
ENGLISH
36 EN
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
* LCD Backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode.
Dimensions (W x H x D)
68 mm x 74 mm x 118 mm
Weight
Approx. 418 g (without battery, cassette and
lens cap)
Approx. 484 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
30.5 mm
LCD monitor
2.7" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active
matrix system
Speaker
Monaural
Specifications
Maximum recording time (using 80 min.
cassette)
SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.
EN 37
For Connectors
S
S-Video output:
Y:1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
C:0.3 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
AV
Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue,
stereo
DV
Input/Output: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 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.
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
ENGLISH
38 EN
Ter ms
A
I
S
AC Adapter ....................... 11
Auto/Manual Mode ........... 15
B
Backlight Compensation ... 24
Battery Pack ............... 11, 34
Blank Search .................... 17
C
Cam Reset ....................... 21
Changing The Menu
Settings ............. 18 – 22
Charging The Battery
Pack .......................... 11
Clock Adj. ................... 12, 21
Connection To A Personal
Computer ................... 30
Connections To A TV Or
VCR ........................... 28
Control Lever ...................... 6
D
Data Battery ..................... 12
Date/Time Settings ........... 12
Demo Mode ...................... 21
Digital Image Stabilisation
(DIS) .......................... 19
Dubbing ............................ 29
E
Effect ................................ 27
Exposure Control .............. 24
G
Iris Lock ............................24
L
Language ....................12, 21
LCD monitor .......................8
Loading A Cassette ..........13
M
Manual Focus ...................23
Melody ..............................21
Motor Drive Mode ............. 23
N
Narration ...........................22
Night-Scope ......................27
O
On screen ................... 20, 22
P
Playback Sound ................22
Power-linked Operation ......8
Program AE ......................27
Q
Quick Review ....................14
R
Rec Mode .........................20
Recording Menus .............19
Shutter Effects ..................27
Sound L/R .........................22
Sound Mode ......................20
Speaker Volume ...............16
Spot Exposure Control ......25
T
Tape ..................................14
Tele Macro ........................19
Time Code ............15, 20, 22
Tripod Mounting ..................7
W
White Balance ...................25
Wide TV ......................20, 22
Wind Cut ...........................20
Wipe Or Fader Effects ......26
Z
Zoom ...........................16, 19
Gain Up ............................ 19
EN 39
ENGLISH
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