JVC GR-D850U, GR-D870U User Manual

LYT1803-001A

INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
VIDEOCÁMARA DIGITAL

GR-D850U
GR-D870U

EN SP

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.

Estimado cliente:

Gracias por comprar esta
videocámara digital. Antes de
usarla, lea la información de
seguridad y las precauciones
contenidas en las páginas 4 – 6
para garantizar un uso seguro
de este producto.

For Customer Use:

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

Model No.
Serial No.

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

Las ilustraciones de la videocámara que aparecen este
manual de instrucciones son para el modelo GR-D870.

ESPAÑOLENGLISH

Easy Start Guide

2 EN

1. Preparation

11

Attach the battery pack.

Charge the battery pack. ( 16)

Bottom of the
camcorder

BATT.

2. Video Recording

11

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.

22

Set the Power Switch to “REC”. ( 13)

AUTO

Set MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“VIDEO”.

( 13)

3. Playing Back

11

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

MENU

16:9 WIDE SCREEN

22

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.

EN 3

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 (122°F)

- in place where humidity is extremely low

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

- in direct sunlight.

- in a closed car in summer.

- near a heater.

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

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

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

• 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

EN 5

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 SERVICEPERSONNEL.

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 (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on
top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be
able to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and the local
rules or laws governing the disposal of these
batteries must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or
places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled
with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or
medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups
etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fire or electric shock may be
caused.)

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium
Battery which contains Perchlorate Material

- special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate

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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.

Contents

EN 7

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 .............................................51

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8 EN

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

or

AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V18U

Operation To select

6 FOCUS

¡

7

¢

y LIGHT

¤

1

£

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

or

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

Getting Started

EN 9

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.

2

3

1

Place here during

recording.

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Getting Started

10 EN

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”.

11

Open the card cover.

Card Cover

)

(

22

Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge

fi rst.

Memory Card

(optional)

Clipped edge

33

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).

Getting Started

EN 11

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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12 EN

Getting Started

Index

X

8

QP

e

a

U

Z

T

WV

K

6IR Y

7J

b

c

M

5

d

L
1

f
g

2

S

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.

ON34

Getting Started

EN 13

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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Getting Started

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

%

LP

–––min

REC

H

W

During Both Video And
D.S.C. Recording

54

!

(

)
*

M

10

#
$
%
&
(
)
*

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)

x

: Gain Up Mode ( 29)

: LCD Backlight Indicator

213

DEC. 6.2007

F

640

PHOTO

11:13AM

-,

15

0
/

3

.

2

not loaded.

3

(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

Getting Started

During D.S.C. Playback

#!

100-0013

11:13AM

DEC. 6.2007

EN 15

$

%

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U

ME

5

+,

LP

11:13AM

DEC. 6.2007

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BIT

V1O: L

2

20: 2

! 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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Getting Started

Power

Charging The Battery Pack

11

Set the Power Switch to “OFF” ( 13).

To DC

r Arrow

Battery

Pack

BATT.

POWER/

CHARGE Lamp

To AC Outlet

(110V to 240V)

22

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.

33

Connect the AC adapter.

• The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the

Connector

AC Adapter

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.

Getting Started

EN 17

Checking the Remaining Battery
Power

Attach the battery pack.

BATTERY CONDITION

100%

50%

LEVEL

MAX TIME

120min

0%

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).

11

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

( 13)

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

be set to “ M ” ( 20).

2

Press MENU.

3

Select “SETTING” ( ).

44

Select “LANGUAGE”, press SET.

1 Select

2 SET

55

Select the desired language, press SET.

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

66

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”.

11

Select “CLOCK ADJ.”, press SET.

1 Select

2 SET

22

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.

33

Press MENU.

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18 EN

Getting Started

Brightness Adjustment Of

The Display

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

1

Select “DISPLAY” ( ).

22

Select “LCD BRIGHT”, press SET.

1 Select

2 SET

33

Select the appropriate brightness, press

SET.

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

44

Press MENU.

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

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

11

Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the

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

22

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

33

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.

11

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO

Switch to “VIDEO” ( 13).

2

Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( 13).

33

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

EN 19

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

11

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO

Switch to “VIDEO” ( 13).

2

Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( 13).

33

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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Recording & Playback

20 EN

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.

!54/

-!. 5!,

“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.

Recording & Playback

EN 21

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

• When you zoom into a subject close to the
lens, the 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)

n6/,

4

7

Digital zoom (up to 800X)

16:9

640

min

---

F

13

PHOTO

Normal Playback

VOL. +/-

MEMORY/VIDEO

16:9
BLANK/
INDEX

4/9

3

1

Load a cassette ( 18).

22

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO

5

8

MENU

Switch to “VIDEO” ( 13).

33

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.

44

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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Recording & Playback

22 EN

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.

35

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.

8

or

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

EN 23

33

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.

MENU

[STOP] 8, ¢

MENU

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.

11

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“MEMORY”.

22

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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D.S.C. Recording & Playback

24 EN

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.

11

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

( 23)

22

Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to

“MEMORY”. ( 13)

33

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

• A stored image is displayed.

44

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.

11

Perform steps 1 – 33 in “Normal Playback

Of Images”.

22

Press INDEX.

The Index Screen
appears.

33

Press ¢, ¡, £ or ¤

to move the frame
to the desired fi le.

44

Press SET. The

selected fi le is
displayed.

Selected fi le

2

1

4

5

8

7

Index number

3

6

9

Removing On-Screen Display

11

Perform steps 1 – 33 in “Normal Playback

Of Images”.

2

Press MENU.

3

Select “DISPLAY” ( ).

44

Select “ON SCREEN”, press SET. The ON

SCREEN menu appears.

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

55

Select “OFF”, press SET.

Auto Playback Of Images

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

11

Perform steps 1 – 33 in “Normal Playback

Of Images”.

22

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

33

To end Auto Playback, press 8.

ON

66

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.

11

Perform steps 1 – 33 in “Normal Playback

Of Images” ( 24).

2

Press MENU.

3

Select “MEMORY CARD” ( ).

44

Select “NO.RESET”, press SET. The NO.

RESET screen appears.

55

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.

11

Perform steps 1 – 33 in “Normal Playback

Of Images” ( 24).

2

Press MENU.

3

Select “MEMORY CARD” ( ).

44

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

55

Select “CURRENT”, press SET. The

PROTECT screen appears.

EN 25

77

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

• To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.

• Repeat steps

want to protect.

To protect all fi les stored in the memory
card

55

Select “PROT.ALL”, press SET. The

PROTECT screen appears.

66

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

• To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.

Note:

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

66

and 77 for all fi les you

To Remove Protection

Before doing the following, perform steps

1

– 44 in “Protecting Files”.

To remove protection from the currently
displayed fi le

55

Select “CURRENT”, press SET. The

PROTECT screen appears.

6

Press £ or ¤ to select the desired fi le.

77

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

55

Select “CANC.ALL”, press SET. The

PROTECT screen appears.

66

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

• To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

66 and 77 for all fi les you

remove protection.

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66

Press £ or ¤ to select the desired fi le.

D.S.C. Recording & Playback

26 EN

Deleting Files

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

11

Perform steps 1 – 33 in “Normal Playback

Of Images” ( 24).

2

Press MENU.

3

Select “MEMORY CARD” ( ).

44

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

55

Select “CURRENT”, press SET. The

DELETE screen appears.

6

Press £ or ¤ to select the desired fi le.

77

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

55

Select “ALL”, press SET. The DELETE

screen appears.

66

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.

66

and 77 for all fi les you

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)

11

Perform steps 1 – 33 in “Normal Playback

Of Images” ( 24).

2

Press MENU.

3

Select “MEMORY CARD” ( ).

44

Select “DPOF”, press SET. The DPOF

Menu appears.

• Press £ whenever you want to return to

the previous menu screen.

55

Select “ALL 1”, press SET. The DPOF

screen appears.

ALL 1?

66

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

• To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

D.S.C. Recording & Playback

EN 27

To Print By Selecting Still Images
And Number Of Prints

11

Perform steps 1 – 44 in “To Print All Still

Images (One Print For Each)” ( 26).

22

Select “CURRENT”, press SET. The DPOF

screen appears.

3

Press £ or ¤ to select the desired fi le.

44

Press ¢ or ¡ to select the number

indication (00), and press SET.

55

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.

66

Select “RETURN”, press SET. The “SAVE?”

appears.

To Reset The Number Of Prints

11

Perform steps 1 – 44 in “To Print All Still

Images (One Print For Each)” ( 26).

22

Select “RESET”, press SET. The DPOF

screen appears.

33

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.

11

Perform steps 1 – 33 in “Normal Playback

Of Images” ( 24).

2

Press MENU.

3

Select “MEMORY CARD” ( ).

44

Select “FORMAT”, press SET. The

FORMAT menu appears.

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

55

, the DPOF Menu reappears.

77

Select “EXECUTE”, press SET.

• To cancel selection, select “CANCEL”.

55

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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Menus For Detailed Adjustment

28 EN

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

MENU

MENU

1

Open the LCD monitor fully. ( 12)

22

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)

33

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

44

Press £ or ¤ to select the desired function

menu. Setting procedure hereafter
depends on the selected function.

Example: FUNCTION menu.

• Select “

55

Press ¡ or ¢ to select the desired

selection, press SET.

Example: WIPE/FADER menu.

2 SET

66

Press ¡ or ¢ to select the desired

selection, press SET.

• Press £ to return to the previous menu

77

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.

Menus For Detailed Adjustment

EN 29

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 (3.3 ft), set

“TELE MACRO” to “ON”. You can shoot a subject as large as
possible at a distance of approx. 50 cm (1.8 ft). 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 For Detailed Adjustment

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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).