JVC GR-D850, GR-D870 User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS

LYT1809-001A

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-D850 GR-D870

The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR-D870.

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 4 – 6 to ensure safe use of this product.

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Easy Start Guide

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1. Preparation

Attach the battery pack.

Charge the battery pack. ( 16)

Bottom of the camcorder

BATT.

2. Video Recording

Open the LCD Monitor.

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

Set the Power Switch to “REC”. ( 13)

AUTO

Set MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“VIDEO”.

( 13)

3. Playing Back

Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. ( 13)22 The screen will be displayed for

Set MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“VIDEO”.

( 13)

approx. 3 seconds.

BLANK/

16:9

INDEX

16:9 WIDE SCREEN

Load the cassette. ( 18)

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.

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OPEN/ EJECT

Press the Recording Start/Stop button

to start recording.

Note:

• To set the date and time. ( 17)

Select U/ 9 to start playback.

( 8)

Note:

• To play back picture on a connected

TV. ( 40)

Note:

• We recommend cleaning your video heads before use.

If you haven’t used your

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

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Read This First!

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

Play back your trial recording to make sure

the video and audio have been recorded properly.

• We recommend cleaning your video heads before use.

If you haven’t used

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

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

Video heads can become dirty more easily if

your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty area. Cassette tapes should be removed from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases. Store the camcorder in a bag or other container.

• Use SP (Standard 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/VF815U/VF823U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.

• exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “ cards marked “ can be used with this unit.

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

This camcorder is designed

” and memory

” or “ ”

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

Your camcorder is compatible with all brands

of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard, but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the performance of your camcorder.

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

Any commercial use without proper

permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

• DO NOT leave the unit

- in place of over 50°C.

- in place where humidity is extremely low

(below 35%) or extremely high (80%).

- in direct sunlight.

- in a closed car in summer.

- near a heater.

• The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology. However, black spots

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

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

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

Also read “Cautions” on pages 46 – 48.

and Windows® are either

About Batteries

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries

apart, or expose them to ﬂ ame or excessive heat, as it may cause a ﬁ re 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 ﬁ re.

To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. ( 28, 32)

Safety Precautions

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

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

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

CAUTIONS:

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

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

NOTES:

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

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

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

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.

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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.

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

If this symbol is shown, it is only valid in the European Union

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

9. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer.

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

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

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

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Getting Started 8

Regarding This Manual ......................... 8

Accessories ....................................... 8

Attach the Shoulder Strap .........................9

Attach the Lens Cap ..................................9

Grip Adjustment ......................................10

Tripod Mounting....................................... 10

Using the SD Card .................................. 11

Index .............................................. 12

LCD Monitor Indications ....................... 14

Power ............................................. 16

Language Settings .............................. 17

Date/Time Settings .............................17

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ......18

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ................ 18

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

Recording & Playback 19

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

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

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

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

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

Zoom ....................................................... 21

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

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

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

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

D.S.C. Recording &

Playback 23

D.S.C. Snapshot ................................23

Normal Playback Of Images ...................24

Auto Playback Of Images ......................24

Index Playback Of Files ........................24

Removing On-Screen Display ................. 24

Resetting The File Name ......................25

Protecting Files .................................25

Deleting Files ................................... 26

Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ...26

Initializing A Memory Card ....................27

Advance Features 28

Menus For Detailed Adjustment ..............28

Changing The Menu Settings ................. 28

Recording Menus ...............................29

Playback Menus .................................33

Features For Recording ..................34

LED Light ......................................... 34

Live Slow .........................................34

Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape) ..... 34

Manual Focus ................................... 35

Exposure Control ................................ 35

Iris Lock ..........................................36

Backlight Compensation .......................36

Spot Exposure Control..........................36

White Balance Adjustment ....................37

Manual White Balance Adjustment ..........37

Wipe Or Fader Effects ..........................38

Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects ....38

Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape

To A Memory Card ..............................39

Connections/Editing ......................40

Connections To A TV Or VCR ..................40

Dubbing To A VCR ..............................40

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped

With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) .....41

Connection To A Personal Computer .........42

References 43

Troubleshooting .................................43

Cautions .......................................... 46

User Maintenance ..............................49

Speciﬁ cations ...................................50

Terms .............................................52

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Getting Started

Regarding This Manual

Control lever ( 13)

There are two kinds of operation using the control lever.

1 Move the control lever towards up/down/

left/right to select.

Icon

Icons such as

indicate that the feature is applicable to the speciﬁ ed model only.

Accessories

AC Adapter AP-V14E

Power Cord

Operation To select

6 FOCUS

y LIGHT

QUICK

REVIEW

Move the control lever up. Move the control lever down.

Move the control lever right. Move the control lever left.

2 Press down the control lever to select SET.

SET

Audio/Video Cable

(ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)

Battery Pack

BN-VF808U

CD-ROM

Note:

Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.

Shoulder Strap

( 9)

Lens Cap

( 9)

USB Cable

Attach the Shoulder Strap

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

Thread the strap through the buckle, adjust its length, and use the strap guide to ﬁ x it in

Position the buckle near the eyelet and reattach the pad.

place.

Strap Guide

Buckle

Eyelet

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.

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Grip Adjustment

Open the pad and make grip adjustments.

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

Velcro 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

Using the SD Card

Set the power switch to “OFF”.

Open the card cover.

Card Cover

)

(

Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge

ﬁ rst.

Memory Card

(optional)

Clipped edge

Close the Card cover.

To remove the 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 ( 27).

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PLEASE FORMAT

Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt, or it has not been initialized. Intialize the memory card. ( 27)

CARD ERROR!

Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card. Remove the memory card once and insert it again.

Repeat these procedures until no indication appears. If the indication still appears, the memory card is corrupted.

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Index

6IR Y

L 1

f g

Notes:

• The LCD monitor can rotate 270˚.

• Colored 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 ( 8) £ : Left/Rewind (3) ( 22)/Quick Review

[QUICK REVIEW] ( 19) ¤ : Right/Fast-Forward (5) ( 22)/ LED Light [LIGHT] ( 34) ¡ : Up/Play/Pause ( Manual Focus [FOCUS] ( 35) ¢ : Down/Stop (8) ( 21)/Backlight Compensation [ - ] ( 36)/Spot Exposure ( 36) Press down : SET

# Menu Button [MENU] ( 21) $ Auto Button [AUTO] ( 20) % Data Battery Button [DATA] ( 17) & MEMORY/VIDEO Switch ( 13) ( Recording Start/Stop Button ( 19) ) Zoom Lever [T/W] ( 21)/

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

* Power Switch [REC, OFF, PLAY] + Lock Button , Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/

EJECT] ( 18)

- Battery Release Button [BATT.] ( 16)

. 16:9 Wide Screen Button [16:9] ( 18)/

Blank Search [BLANK] ( 22)/

/ Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ( 21, 34)/

( 34)

Index Button [INDEX] ( 24)

Live Slow Button [SLOW]

U/9

) ( 21)/

Connectors

d USB (Universal Serial Bus)

Connector ( 42)

e Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT]

(i.LINK*) ( 41, 42)

* i.LINK refers to the IEEE1394-1995

industry speciﬁ cation and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.LINK standard.

The connectors are located beneath the cover.

f Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] ( 40) g DC Input Connector [DC] ( 16)

Indicator

R POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( 16)

Other parts

S LCD Monitor ( 12) T Shoulder Strap Eyelet ( 9) U Grip Strap ( 10) V Camera Sensor

(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.)

W Stereo Microphone X Lens Y Speaker ( 21) Z LED Light ( 34)

(Be careful not to cover this area during shooting.)

a Cassette Holder Cover ( 18) b Stud Hole ( 10) c Tripod Mounting Socket ( 10) d Battery Pack Mount ( 16) e Connector Cover

f Memory Card Slot g Card Cover

Power Switch Position

Set the Power Switch while pressing down the lock button.

REC:

• To perform recording on the tape.

• memory card.

OFF:

To switch off the camcorder.

PLAY:

• To play back a recording on the tape.

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

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.

To perform recording in the

To display a still image stored

MEMORY/VIDEO

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LCD Monitor Indications

During Video Recording Only

!# $ &

SOUND12BIT

15:55

! Tape Running Indicator ( 19)

(Rotates while tape is running.)

# Selected Wide Mode Indicator ( 18) $ Live Slow Indicator ( 34)

% Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) ( 30)

(only LP indicator is displayed)

& Tape Remaining Time ( 19) ( REC: (Appears during recording.) ( 19)/

Live Slow.) ( 34)

) Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator * Wind Cut Indicator + Time Code , Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) ( 29)

(only indicator is displayed)

- SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode

Indicator ( 30) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.)

SLOW: (Appears when using

16:9

–––min

REC

During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording

(

) *

# $ % & ( ) *

LCD

! Battery Remaining Power Indicator ( 45) # Operation Mode ( 20)

A : Auto Mode M : Manual Mode

$ LED Light Indicator ( 34) % : Night-Alive Indicator ( 39)

& Shutter Speed ( 39) ( White Balance Indicator ( 37) ) Selected Effect Indicator ( 39) * Selected Program AE Indicator ( 38) +

LCD

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

, Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator ( 35)

- Date/Time ( 17) . . : Spot Exposure Control Indicator ( 36)

- : Backlight Compensation Indicator ( 36) ± : Exposure Adjustment Indicator ( 35)

: Iris Lock Indicator ( 36)

/ PHOTO: (Appears when taking Snapshot.) 0 Remaining Number Of Shots

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

1 Image Quality: FINE and

STANDARD (in order of quality) ( 23, 30)

: Gain Up Mode ( 29)

: LCD Backlight Indicator

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PHOTO

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not loaded.

(Appears and blinks during shooting.)

4 Zoom Indicator ( 21) 5 Approximate Zoom Ratio ( 21)

Card Icon ( 23) : Appears during shooting. : Blinks in white when a memory card is

Shooting Icon

During Video Playback

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During D.S.C. Playback

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! Battery Remaining Power Indicator ( 45) # Sound Mode Indicator ( 30) $ Blank Search Indicator ( 22) % Tape Speed (SP/LP) ( 30)

(only LP indicator is displayed)

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

x3 and x10 ( 22)

( U : Playback

5 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search 3 : Rewind/Shuttle Search 9 : Pause

) DV IN : DV Input Indicator ( 41, 42) * Date/Time ( 17) + VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator ( 21) , Time Code ( 20, 31)

DV IN

)

! Battery Remaining Power Indicator ( 45) # Folder/File Number $ Operation Mode Indicator % Date/Time

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Power

Charging The Battery Pack

Set the Power Switch to “OFF” ( 13).

r Arrow

Battery

Pack

BATT.

POWER/

CHARGE Lamp

Attach the battery pack.

• With the “r” (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

AC Adapter

To AC Outlet

(110V to 240V)

To DC Connector

Power Cord

camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.

• When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out, charging is ﬁ nished. Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder.

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

Notes:

• If a fully charged battery pack is attached to the unit,

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.

Required Charging

Time

1 hr. 30 min. 2 hrs.

POWER/CHARGE lamp will blink for

Maximum

Continuous

Recording

Time

Using The Battery Pack

Perform step 22 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.

Notes:

• Recording time is reduced signiﬁ cantly under the following conditions:

• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged

repeatedly.

• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

• The LED Light is used.

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

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Checking the Remaining Battery Power

Attach the battery pack.

BATTERY CONDITION

100%

50%

LEVEL

MAX TIME

120min

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 your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

• Battery data display may differ due to the environment change if the LCD Backlight is set to “AUTO”. ( 31)

Using AC Power

Perform step 33 in “Charging The Battery Pack” ( 16).

Attention:

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 ( 28, 32).

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

( 13)

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

be set to “ M ” ( 20).

Press MENU.

Select “SETTING” ( ).

Select “LANGUAGE”, press SET.

1 Select

2 SET

Select the desired language, press SET.

• Press £ whenever you want to return to the

previous menu screen.

Press MENU.

Date/Time Settings

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off ( 28, 32). Perform steps 1 – 33 in “Language Settings”.

Select “CLOCK ADJ.”, press SET.

1 Select

2 SET

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 setting.

Press MENU.

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Brightness Adjustment Of

The Display

Perform steps 11 – 22 in “Language Settings” ( 17).

Select “DISPLAY” ( ).

Select “LCD BRIGHT”, press SET.

1 Select

2 SET

Select the appropriate brightness, press

SET.

• Press £ whenever you want to return to the

previous menu screen.

Press MENU.

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 cassette holder.

• Be sure to press only the section labeled “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.

Erase

protection

tab

Cassette holder

PUSH

Close the cassette holder cover ﬁ rmly until

it locks into place.

Notes:

• If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. 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.

Make sure the window

side is facing out.

OPEN/ EJECT

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 MEMORY/VIDEO

Switch to “VIDEO” ( 13).

Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( 13).

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. ( 28, 31)

Recording & Playback

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Basic Recording

Preparation:

• Power ( 16).

• Load a cassette ( 18).

• Remove the lens cap ( 9).

• Open the LCD monitor fully ( 12).

• Select videos at 4:3 size or 16:9 (wide) size ( 18).

Zoom Lever

MEMORY/ VIDEO

Recording Start/Stop Button

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO

Switch to “VIDEO” ( 13).

Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( 13).

Press the Recording Start/Stop button

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

Approximate recording time

Tape

30 min. 30 min. 45 min.

60 min. 60 min. 90 min.

80 min. 80 min. 120 min.

Notes:

• If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes and no operation is performed, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, close and reopen the LCD monitor.

• When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle Of A Tape” ( 20).

• To record in LP (Long Play) mode,  30.

Recording mode

SP LP

Power Switch

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 ( 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.

• 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 to on/off.

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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.

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“00:00:00”. To prevent this, perform Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ( 20) in the following cases;

• When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape.

• When power shuts off during shooting.

• When a tape is removed and re-inserted during shooting.

• When shooting using a partially recorded tape.

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

Notes:

• The time code cannot be reset.

• During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly.

• The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. ( 31)

Time Code

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

Display

Seconds Minutes

* Frames are not displayed during recording. Recording Start Point

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

12:34:24

Recording portion

1234

Blank portion

Frames* (30 frames = 1 second)

Recorded tape

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search

( 22) to ﬁ nd the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode ( 21).

2 Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( 13), then

start recording.

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Zoom

Zoom out Zoom in

W: Wide angle T: Telephoto

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

• Zoom magniﬁ cation 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] ( 29).

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 case, set “TELE MACRO” to “ON” ( 29).

Dual Rec.

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

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

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

• “REC MEDIA” must be set to “Z (Card)” only. ( 30)

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Digital zoom (up to 800X)

16:9

640

min

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PHOTO

Normal Playback

VOL. +/-

MEMORY/VIDEO

16:9 BLANK/ INDEX

4/9

Load a cassette ( 18).

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO

Switch to “VIDEO” ( 13).

Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” ( 13).

SET

• The above screen (referring to the control

 8)) will be displayed for approx.

lever ( 3 seconds on the LCD Monitor.

To start playback, press U/ 9.

To pause during playback, press U/ 9.

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

To resume normal playback, press U/ 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.

Power Switch

Speaker

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Notes:

• The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor or on a connected TV ( 40).

• 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.

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.

x-10 x-3 x3 x10

• To resume normal playback, press U/ 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.

Blank Search

Helps you ﬁ nd where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( 20).

1 Perform steps 11 – 33 in “Normal Playback”

( 21).

2 Press BLANK.

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

• To cancel Blank Search, press 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.

Attention:

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.

D.S.C. Recording & Playback

This operating instruction ( 23 - 27) is applicable to model .

Preparation:

• Power ( 16).

• Open the LCD monitor fully ( 12).

• Load a Memory Card ( 11).

• Remove the lens cap ( 9).

[PLAY] U/ 9, ¡

SET

BLANK/

16:9

INDEX

SNAPSHOT

INDEX

Power Switch

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Press SNAPSHOT. The “PHOTO”

indication appears while the snapshot is being taken.

• To delete unwanted still images, refer to

“Deleting Files” ( 26).

• When you do not want to hear the shutter

sound, set “MELODY” to “OFF” ( 32).

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 close and re-open the LCD monitor.

[STOP] 8, ¢

MEMORY/VIDEO

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.

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”.

Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( 13).

• To change the Image Quality, ( 30).

Approximate Number of Storable Images

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

Image Quality

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

8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB

47 95 205 425 860 1700 3350 6800 12200

160 295 625 1285 2500 5180 10000 20500 30600

MultiMedia Card

8 MB 16 MB 32 MB

55 105 215

190 320 645

MEMORY CARD!

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

SD Memory Card

128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1GB 2GB

Attention:

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.

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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 ﬂ ipping through a photo album.

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

( 23)

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“MEMORY”. ( 13)

Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. ( 13)

• A stored image is displayed.

Press £ to display the previous ﬁ le. Press ¤

to display the next ﬁ le.

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 ﬁ les stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback.

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

Index Playback Of Files

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

Perform steps 1 – 33 in “Normal Playback

Of Images”.

Press INDEX.

The Index Screen appears.

Press ¢, ¡, £ or ¤

to move the frame to the desired ﬁ le.

Press SET. The

selected ﬁ le is displayed.

Selected ﬁ le

Index number

Removing On-Screen Display

Perform steps 1 – 33 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.

Auto Playback Of Images

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

Perform steps 1 – 33 in “Normal Playback

Of Images”.

Press 6 to start Auto Playback.

• If you press £ during Auto Playback, ﬁ les

are displayed in descending order.

• If you press ¤ during Auto Playback, ﬁ les

displayed in ascending order.

are

To end Auto Playback, press 8.

Press MENU.

• The operation mode indicator, folder/ﬁ le

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

• To display the indicators again, select

“ON”.

D.S.C. Recording & Playback

Resetting The File Name

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

Perform steps 1 – 33 in “Normal Playback

Of Images” ( 24).

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 ﬁ le 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 ﬁ le name will start again from DVC00001.

Protecting Files

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of ﬁ les.

Perform steps 1 – 33 in “Normal Playback

Of Images” ( 24).

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 ﬁ le

Select “CURRENT”, press SET. The

PROTECT screen appears.

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Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

• To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.

• Repeat steps

want to protect.

To protect all ﬁ les 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 “x” mark appears, the currently displayed file is protected.

and 77 for all ﬁ les you

To Remove Protection

Before doing the following, perform steps

– 44 in “Protecting Files”.

To remove protection from the currently displayed ﬁ le

Select “CURRENT”, press SET. The

PROTECT screen appears.

Press £ or ¤ to select the desired ﬁ le.

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

• To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

• Repeat steps want to

To remove protection from all ﬁ les stored in the memory card

Select “CANC.ALL”, press SET. The

PROTECT screen appears.

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

• To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

66 and 77 for all ﬁ les you

remove protection.

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Deleting Files

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

Perform steps 1 – 33 in “Normal Playback

Of Images” ( 24).

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 ﬁ le

Select “CURRENT”, press SET. The

DELETE screen appears.

Press £ or ¤ to select the desired ﬁ le.

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

• To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

• Repeat steps

want to delete.

Note:

If the “x” mark appears, the selected ﬁ le is protected and cannot be deleted.

To delete all ﬁ les stored in the memory card

Select “ALL”, press SET. The DELETE

screen appears.

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

• To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

Notes:

• Protected ﬁ les ( 25) cannot be deleted. To

delete them, remove protection ﬁ rst.

• Once ﬁ les are deleted, they cannot be restored. Check ﬁ les 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 ﬁ les in

the memory card.

To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)

Perform steps 1 – 33 in “Normal Playback

Of Images” ( 24).

Press MENU.

Select “MEMORY CARD” ( ).

Select “DPOF”, press SET. The DPOF

Menu appears.

• Press £ whenever you want to return to

the previous menu screen.

Select “ALL 1”, press SET. The DPOF

screen appears.

ALL 1?

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 1 – 44 in “To Print All Still

Images (One Print For Each)” ( 26).

Select “CURRENT”, press SET. The DPOF

screen appears.

Press £ or ¤ to select the desired ﬁ le.

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.

• Repeat steps 33 through 55 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.

To Reset The Number Of Prints

Perform steps 1 – 44 in “To Print All Still

Images (One Print For Each)” ( 26).

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 ( 29) this can be avoided.

Initializing A Memory Card

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

Perform steps 1 – 33 in “Normal Playback

Of Images” ( 24).

Press MENU.

Select “MEMORY CARD” ( ).

Select “FORMAT”, press SET. The

FORMAT menu appears.

• If you did not change any settings in step 33 through

, the DPOF Menu reappears.

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

• To cancel selection, select “CANCEL”.

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET. The

memory card is initialized.

• When initialization is ﬁ nished, “NO IMAGES STORED” appears.

• To cancel initialization, select “CANCEL”.

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Changing The Menu Settings

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-touse, on-screen menu system that simpliﬁ es many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( 28 – 33).

1 Select

Open the LCD monitor fully. ( 12)

For Video and D.S.C.

Recording Menus:

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

• Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( 13).

• Set the recording mode to “M” ( 20).

For Video Playback Menus:

• Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to “VIDEO”. ( 13)

• Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” (  13).

• to “D.S.C. Recording & Playback”. ( 23)

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Screen for Video and

Recording Menu

D.S.C.

Power Switch

2 SET

For D.S.C. Playback Menu, refer

Screen for Video

Playback Menu

Press £ or ¤ to select the desired function

menu. Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected function.

Example: FUNCTION menu.

• Select “

Press ¡ or ¢ to select the desired

selection, press SET.

Example: WIPE/FADER menu.

2 SET

Press ¡ or ¢ to select the desired

selection, press SET.

• Press £ to return to the previous menu

Press MENU.

Note:

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

” and then press SET to exit.

1 Select

screen.

SNAP/SLOW

(RECORDING) is available for Video

Recording Menu only.

* Applicable for

only.

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Recording Menus

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

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

Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset

WIPE/FADER* PROGRAM AE EFFECT EXPOSURE W. BALANCE

FUNCTION

SHUTTER ZOOM*

TELE MACRO

DIS*

CAMERA

GAIN UP

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

( 38), “Wipe or Fader Effects”. ( 38, 39), “Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects”. ( 38, 39), “Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects”. ( 35), “Exposure Control”. ( 37), “White Balance Adjustment”. ( 38, 39), “Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects”. [35X]: When set to “35X” while using digital zoom, the zoom

magniﬁ cation 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 magniﬁ cation.

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 magniﬁ cation.

[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 magniﬁ cation.

Notes:

Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive,

• or depending on the shooting condition.

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

•

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

• “STROBE” in “EFFECT” is selected or when LIGHT is set to on or when

SNAPSHOT is pressed.

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 “

appears. The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.

” indicator

[FINE (

CAMERA

IMAGE QUALITY

REC MODE

SOUND MODE

RECORDING

SNAP/SLOW

REC MEDIA

(RECORDING) is available for Video Recording Menu only.

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

The Image Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. For the approx. number of storable images, ( 23)

[SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode. (SP indicator does

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

Note:

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

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

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

[SNAP SLOW : Live Slow mode.

For details on the procedure, refer to “Live Slow” ( 34) and Snapshot (Record Still Image On Tape)” ( 34).

When Snapshot recording is performed,

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

)]/STANDARD ( )

not appear on the screen.)

time.

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

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

]: Snapshot mode.

(Tape): Still images are recorded only onto the tape. / (Tape/Card): Still images are recorded not only onto

Select this setting to perform Dual Rec. ( 21)

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

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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. ( 20)

WIDE TV

DISPLAY

To enable your tv to display images in 16:9 wide mode, set the tv screen size correctly. [ON] 16:9: For TV with an aspect ratio of 16:9.

appears on the screen.)

(only 16:9 indicator

OFF 4:3: For TV with an aspect ratio 4:3. LCD BRIGHT LCD BACKLIGHT

 18, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”.

[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

CLOCK ADJ. MELODY

DEMO MODE

SETTING

CAM RESET

日本語 /

[PORTUGUÊS]

The language setting can be changed. ( 17)

 17, “Date/Time Settings”.

OFF: Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is

[ON]: A melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also

OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take place.

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

Notes:

• Demonstration starts in the following cases:

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

• With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no operation for about

• Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the

• 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.

[CANCEL]: Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset. EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset.

/ 繁體字 / ENGLISH / FRANCAIS / ESPAÑOL /

recorded on the tape.

activates the shutter sound effect.

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

“ON”.

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

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

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Playback Menus

The settings below are effective only for video playback except “REC MODE” and “SNAP/SLOW”.

SOUND L/R and NARRATION

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

Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset

SOUND L/R

NARRATION

PLAYBACK

SNAP/SLOW REC MODE

[T]Z[M] COPY

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

 31.

Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset

ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV

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

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

DISPLAY

LCD BRIGHT

[STEREO SOUND L : Sound from the “L” channel is output. SOUND R : Sound from the “R” channel is output.

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

ON: Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in

MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in

 30, “SNAP/SLOW”.

 30, “REC MODE”.

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

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

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

 20, “Time Code”

 31, “WIDE TV”  18, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”

Sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.

Although it is not possible to perform audio dubbing with

stereo.

stereo on both “L” and “R” channels.

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

card.

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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  32.

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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

No 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 NightAlive 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.

when dark. Disables this function.

Live Slow

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

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“VIDEO”.

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

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

be set to “M” ( 20).

Set “SNAP/SLOW” to “SLOW” ( 30, 33).

The Live Slow indicator “ ” appears.

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.

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.

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO

Switch to “VIDEO” ( 13).

Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( 13).

Set “REC MEDIA” to “

/ ” or “ ” ( 30).

Set “SNAP/SLOW” to “SNAP”.

( 30)

Press SNAPSHOT.

Notes:

PHOTO

• The “ image will be recorded for approx. 5 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the RecordStandby 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 - ( 36) or “SPOTLIGHT” ( 38).

• 16:9 mode is 640 x 360. However, the approx. number of storable images is similar with Snapshot in 4:3 mode ( 23).

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 55 provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second).

• The Motor Drive mode is disabled

when “REC MEDIA” is set to “

” indication appears and a still

The image quality for Snapshot in

“ / ” or

” ( 30).

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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 inﬁ nity. 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” ( 13).

Set the recording mode to “M” ( 20).

FOCUS

SET

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 “A” 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 ﬂ at, one-color 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 reﬂ ecting off the surface of a body of water.

• When shooting a scene with a high-contrast

background.

* The following low-contrast warnings appear

blinking: @, 9, : and A.

Manual focus indicator

Exposure Control

Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations:

• When shooting using reverse lighting or

when the background is too bright.

• When shooting on a reﬂ ective 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” ( 13).

Set the recording mode to “M” ( 20).

Press MENU.

Select “FUNCTION” ( ).

Select “EXPOSURE”, press SET.

1 Select

2 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” ( 29).

• You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when “PROGRAM AE” is set to “SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” ( 38), 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 reﬂ ective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.

• When shooting objects under a spotlight.

• When zooming.

Perform steps 1 – 55 in “Exposure Control”

( 35).

Adjust zoom so that the subject ﬁ lls 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 feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure.

SET

Note:

Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white.

Spot Exposure Control

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

Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( 13).

Set the recording mode to “M” ( 20).

Press - twice so that the Spot Exposure

Control indicator “.” appears.

• A spot metering area frame appears at the center 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 seconds. The “ ” indication appears and the iris is locked.

Notes:

• Depending on the shooting location and

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

, press and hold SET over 2

condition, optimum result may not be attained.

Spot Exposure Control.

Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( 13).

Set the recording mode to “M” ( 20).

Press - so that the Backlight

Compensation indicator “-” appears.

To cancel Backlight Compensation

Press - twice so that the “-” indicator disappears.

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White Balance Adjustment

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

Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( 13).

Set the recording mode to “M” ( 20).

Set “W. BALANCE” to the desired mode

( 29).

• The selected mode indicator except “AUTO” appears.

W. BALANCE

[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically.

MWB B: Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting. ( 37, “Manual White Balance Adjustment”)

FINE D: Outdoors on a sunny day.

CLOUD E: Outdoors on a cloudy day.

HALOGEN F: 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” ( 13).

Set the recording mode to “M” ( 20).

Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front

of the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper ﬁ lls the screen.

Select “MWB” in “W. BALANCE” menu

( 29), then press and hold SET until B begins blinking.

• When the setting is completed, B stops

blinking.

Press SET to engage the setting.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes

and the Manual White Balance indicator B is displayed.

Notes:

• In step

• Because the color temperature is different

• Once you adjust white balance manually, the

• White Balance cannot be activated

• White Balance cannot be activated if the

, it may be difﬁ cult to focus on the

white paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually ( 35).

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” ( 38).

“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.

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO

Switch to “VIDEO”.

Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( 13).

Set the recording mode to “M” ( 20).

Set “WIPE/FADER” in “FUNCTION” Menu

( 29).

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

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

Note:

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

WIPE/FADER

[OFF]:

Disables the function.

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

Program AE, Effects And

Shutter Effects

Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( 13).

Set the recording mode to “M” ( 20).

Set “EFFECT”, “PROGRAM AE” or

“SHUTTER” in “FUNCTION” Menu ( 29).

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

PROGRAM AE

[OFF]:

Disables the function.

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 ( 37) is automatically set to “AUTO”. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to inﬁ nity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.

NIGHT :

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

[ ] = Factory-preset

EFFECT

[OFF]:

Disables the function.

SEPIA

Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos.

MONOTONE

Like classic black and white ﬁ lms, your footage is shot in B/W.

CLASSIC*

Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.

STROBE*

Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.

MIRROR*

Creates a mirror image on the left half of the screen, juxtaposed to the normal image on the other half. * Not available for still image recording.

[ ] = Factory-preset

SHUTTER

[OFF]:

Disables the function.

SHUTTER 1/60:

1/60

The shutter speed is ﬁ xed at 1/60th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower.

SHUTTER 1/100:

1/100

The shutter speed is ﬁ xed at 1/100th of a second. The ﬂ ickering that occurs when shooting under a ﬂ uorescent light or mercuryvapour lamp is reduced.

SHUTTER 1/500 / SHUTTER 1/4000*:

(Refer to “PROGRAM AE” - “SPORTS H” mode) * Not available for still image recording.

[ ] = Factory-preset

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Dubbing Still Images

Recorded On A Tape To A

Memory Card

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

Preparation:

• Load a cassette ( 18).

• Load a memory card ( 11).

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“VIDEO”.

Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” ( 13).

Set “[T]Z[M] COPY” to “ON” ( 33).

Set “SNAP/SLOW” to “SNAP”. ( 30)

Set 6 to start playback.

At the point you want to dub, press 6

again to engage Still Playback.

To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.

• The “Z ” indication appears during

dubbing.

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Connections/Editing

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Connections To A TV Or VCR

To AV connector

Audio/Video cable (provided)

123

1 Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your

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

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

* Not required for watching still images only.

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 33. If not, go to step 44.

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 ( 21).

• Please set “WIDE TV” of Playback Menus so that the image may suit your TV (16:9 TV or 4:3 TV) ( 28, 31).

VCR

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

• Date/Time Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”, “AUTO” or “OFF” ( 31).

• Time Code Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” ( 31).

• On Screen Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV” ( 31).

Notes:

• It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( 16)

• To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or

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.

memory card, set the camcorder’s

Dubbing To A VCR

To use this camcorder as a player

Following the illustration,  40,

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

Perform steps 1 – 66 , “Connections To A

TV Or VCR”. ( 40)

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.

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

DV cable (optional)

Video unit equipped with DV connector

To use this camcorder as a player

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 ( 21).

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.

Core ﬁ lter

To DV IN/OUT

Connections/Editing

Notes:

• It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( 16).

• 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 power and make connections again.

• If SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN/OUT connector.

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

To use this camcorder as a recorder

Make sure all units are turned off.

Connect this camcorder to a video unit

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

Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”.

Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP” ( 30).

Start playback on the player.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

engage the Record-Pause mode.

• The “ ” indication appears on the screen.

At the point you want to start dubbing,

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

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button

again to stop dubbing. The T indication stops rotating.

Press 8 to return to the normal playback

mode.

Note:

Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current “SOUND MODE” setting ( 30).

COPY PROTECTED

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

. If this occurs, turn off the

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Connections/Editing

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Connection To A Personal

Computer

DV connector

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 ﬁ rst to the PC, and

then to the camcorder.

• Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly

according to the shape of the DV connector.

[A] Using USB cable

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

Core ﬁ lter

DV cable

(optional)

Core ﬁ lter

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

Notes:

•

• It is recommended to use the AC Adapter

•

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

•

• The date/time information cannot be captured

• Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and

•

• The system may not work properly depending

• If, after connecting a DV cable to the

•

XP, you can use Windows®

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

as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( 16).

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

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

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

into the PC.

Software.

transferred to a PC with a DV connectorequipped capture board.

on the PC or capture board you are using.

camcorder and it doesn’t work, restart the camcorder.

USB connection between PC and set.

Refer to “SOFTWARE

Never connect the USB cable

If the PC connected to the

The still images can also be

Do not remove memory card during

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

NEVER disconnect the USB cable while “

” is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage.

Troubleshooting

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 illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.

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

The LCD monitor indications blink.

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.

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

• “TAPE END” appears.

• The cassette holder cover is open.

• This is not a malfunction.

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

• 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 the tape’s erase protection tab

to “REC” ( 18).

« Replace with new cassette ( 18). « Close the cassette holder cover.

« Re-read the sections covering

Effects ( 39).

« Set Focus to the Auto mode ( 35). « Clean the lens and check the

focus again ( 35).

« If you want the lighting to look

more natural, set “GAIN UP” to “AGC” or “OFF” ( 29).

« Adjust the brightness and angle of

the LCD monitor ( 12, 18).

« Adjust the brightness of the LCD

monitor ( 18).

« If the monitor is tilted upward 180

degrees, open the monitor fully. ( 12)

« If the aspect ratio of the video you

are playing is strange, change the setting in “WIDE TV” ( 31, 33).

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No power is supplied. • The power is not connected

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

properly.

• The battery pack is not attached ﬁ rmly.

• The battery is dead.

• Charging is difﬁ cult in places subject to extremely high/low temperatures.

• The battery pack is not attached ﬁ rmly.

« Connect the AC Adapter securely.

( 16)

« Detach the battery pack once

again and re-attach it ﬁ rmly. ( 16)

« Replace the dead battery with a

fully charged one. ( 16)

« To protect the battery, it is

recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C. ( 46)

« Detach the battery pack once

again and re-attach it ﬁ rmly. ( 16)

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Problem Possible Cause Remedy

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 color of Snapshot looks strange.

• 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.

« Set the TV to the mode or channel

appropriate for video playback. ( 40)

« Close the cassette holder cover.

( 18)

« Clean the video heads with an

optional cleaning cassette. ( 4)

« Find a white subject and compose

your shot so that it also appears in the frame. ( 35)

Troubleshooting

Warning Indication Meaning / Remedy

• Displays the battery remaining power.

High

Exhausted

SET TO MANUAL MODE • Appears when you attempt to change “Menu Settings”, “Backlight

TAPE END • Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.

LENS CAP • Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is

SET DATE/TIME! • Appears when the date/time is not set. ( 17)

CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB

MEMORY IS FULL

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY OR DC PLUG

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE 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.

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

Compensation” or “Manual Focus” while in AUTO mode A. ( 20)

attached or when it is dark.

• 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 when the memor y card’s memory is full and shooting is not possible.

• Error indications 01, 02 or 06.

Remedy: Remove and reattach the power supply or battery.*

• Error indications 03 or 04.

Remedy: Eject the cassette and reinsert.*

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Cautions

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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 ﬁ re. ... use only speciﬁ ed chargers.

• To prevent damage and prolong service life

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

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

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

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

... fully charge and then fully discharge the

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

... remove from charger or powered unit when not

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

Terminals

The Beneﬁ ts Of Lithium-Ion Batteries

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

Notes:

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

Temperature Range Speciﬁ cations

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 ﬁ ngerprints 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 ﬁ elds (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 inﬂ ammables, 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 ﬁ elds (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.

Cautions

• 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 “

... Recording cannot be performed properly.

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

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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, initialization, etc.)

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

• Store memory cards

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

shock or vibration.

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

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

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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 center hole.

• Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.

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

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

About moisture condensation

• You have observed that pouring a cold

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

• Moisture on the head drum can cause

severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself.

CONDENSATION, OPERATION

PAUSED PLEASE WAIT

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

Serious malfunctioning

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

The camcorder is a microcomputercontrolled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, ﬁ rst 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.

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.

• Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

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

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Speciﬁ cations

Camcorder

For General

Power supply

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

Power consumption**

Approx. 2.4 W (2.6 W*)

* Using LED Light

**The 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)

(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

F1.8 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

LED Light

Effective distance: 1.5 m

Approx. 485 g

Approx. 490 g

For Digital Video Camera

Format

DV format (SD mode)

Signal format

NTSC standard

Recording/Playback format

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

Cassette

Mini DV cassette

Tape speed

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

Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette)

SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.

For Digital Still Camera

Storage media

SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard

Compression system

JPEG (compatible)

File size

Still image: 640 x 480 pixels

Picture quality

2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)

Approximate number of storable images

 23

For Connectors

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

Input/output: 4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant

Mini USB-B Type, USB 1.1 compliant

USB

AC Adapter

Power requirement Output

AC 110 V to 240 V~, 50 Hz/60 Hz DC 11 V

Speciﬁ cations shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E & O.E. Design and speciﬁ cations subject to change without notice.

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AC Adapter ................. 16, 46

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

Backlight Compensation ... 36

Battery Pack ............... 16, 46

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

Cam Reset ........................ 32

Changing The Menu

Settings .................. 28 − 33

Clock Adj. .................... 17, 32

Connections To A TV Or

VCR ............................... 40

Connection To A Personal

Computer ....................... 42

Control Level .........................8

Data Battery ..................... 17

Date/Time Settings ........... 17

Demo Mode ...................... 32

Deleting Files .................... 26

Digital Image Stabilization

(DIS) .............................. 29

Digital Still Camera ............ 23

DPOF Setting (Digital Print

Order Format) ................. 26

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

Effect ................................ 39

Exposure Control .............. 35

Gain Up ............................ 29

Image Quality ................... 30

Initializing A Memory

Card ............................... 27

Iris Lock ............................ 36

Index Playback ...................24

Language .................... 17, 32

LCD Monitor ..................... 12

Loading A Cassette .......... 18

LED Light ............................34

Live Slow ............................34

Manual Focus ................... 35

Melody .............................. 32

Memory Card .............. 11, 47

Memory/Video Switch ....... 13

Motor Drive Mode ............. 34

Narration ........................... 33

Night Alive ........................ 39

On Screen .................. 31, 33

Playback Sound ................ 33

Program AE ................ 38, 39

Power Link Operation ....... 12

Protecting Files ................. 25

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

Rec Mode ......................... 30

Recording Capacity

Memory Card ................. 23

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

Recording Media

Selection ........................ 30

Resetting the File Name .....25

Shutter Effects .................. 39

Snapshot Mode .......... 21, 34

Sound L/R ......................... 33

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

Spot Exposure Control ..... 36

Tele Macro ........................ 29

Time Code .................. 20, 31

Tripod Mounting ................ 10

White Balance .................. 37

Wide TV ...................... 31, 33

Wind Cut ........................... 30

Wipe Or Fader Effects ...... 38

Zoom .......................... 21, 29

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JVC GR-D850, GR-D870 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Easy Start Guide

Safety Precautions

Contents

Getting Started

Regarding This Manual

Accessories

Index

LCD Monitor Indications

Power

Language Settings

Date/Time Settings

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

16:9 Wide Mode

Recording & Playback

Basic Recording

Normal Playback

D.S.C. Recording & Playback

Menus For Detailed Adjustment

Features For Recording

Troubleshooting

Cautions

User Maintenance

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