JVC GR-DLS1 User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DLS1

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

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

Model No.

Serial No.

LYT0186-001B

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.

Using This Instruction Manual

•All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z pg. 9).

•Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.

•Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

..... refer to “Controls, Indications and Connectors”

(Z pgs. 78 – 83) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety

Instructions that follow. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 84 – 86 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

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.

IMPORTANT:

n Never use any AC Power Adapter/Battery

Charger other than the one provided with this camcorder.

n If you lose the provided AC Power Adapter/

Battery Charger or if it malfunctions, please consult your nearest JVC service dealer.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Warning on lithium cell battery (for remote control unit)

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate. Replace battery with Maxell, Panasonic (Matsushita Electronic), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

n Dispose of used battery properly. n Keep away from children. n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

NOTES:

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

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The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

The AA-V80U AC Po wer Adapter/Charger should be used with: AC 120 V`, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada, AC 110 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz in other countries.

CAUTION (applies to the AA-V80U)

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION (s'applique à l'AA-V80U)

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.

This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSCtype color television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/ viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V814U/BN-V856U battery packs and, to recharge it, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V80U. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.

ATTENTION:

Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this manual for future reference.

INSTALLATION

1. Grounding or Polarization

(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized

alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire

grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

2. Power Sources

Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. If your product is intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

3. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

4. Power Cord Protection

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

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5. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.

•Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

•Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

2. Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

3. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H)

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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USE

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

•Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.

•Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.

•Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of the product.

•Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep-pile carpets.

2. Product and Cart Combination

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

3. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like.

PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC)

4. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

5. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards.

6. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

SERVICING

1. Servicing

If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into

the product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any

way.

f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance—this indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

4. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

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

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

Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette 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.

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About Batteries

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries

apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as there is a risk of fire or explosion.

WARNING! Do not allow the battery terminals, or the battery itself, to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire.

The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion battery packs are small but possess a large power capacity. However, when the battery pack becomes cool in an environment subject to cold temperatures (below 10°C/50°F), the battery pack has a characteristic that its usage time becomes shorter and 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. As long as the battery pack itself is not cold, it should not affect performance. (If you’re using some kind of heating pad, make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with the pad.)

n This camcorder is designed exclusively for

the

digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked can be used with this unit.

Before recording an important scene . . .

.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini

DV mark.

.... remember that this camcorder is not compatible

with other digital video formats.

.... 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.)

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.

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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

Adapter/Charger AA-V80U

AC Power

MiniDV Cassette Tape 30 min

(DVM-30) M-DV30ME

Battery pack BN-V814U (X2)

Remote control unit

RM-V711U

Lithium battery CR2025 for

remote control unit

Battery pack BN-V856U

Shoulder Strap

Editing cable

(ø 3.5 mini-plug, 2 poles)

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VIDEO/AUDIO cable

(camcorder to TV or VCR,

ø 3.5 mini-plug 4 RCA plug)

DC cord Cleaning cloth

Power pack

S-VIDEO cable

CD-ROM

The CD ROM contains

the following

3 software programs:

•JLIP Video Capture

•JLIP Video Producer

•MGI PhotoSuite SE

Battery pouch

AUDIO cable

JLIP-PC connection cable

VC-VJ49WU

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The digital video camera converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording. A video signal is composed of a luminance signal (Y) and color signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals are

identified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analog to Digital) converter samples the Y signal at 13.5 MHz, and R-Y and B-Y at 3.375 MHz, and changes them to an 8-bit quantum signal.

Sound sampled at 48 kHz is changed to a 16-bit quantum signal, and sound sampled at 32 kHz is converted to a 12-bit signal.

ABOUT DV

NOTE:

The data recorded on a tape is digital, but the output of this camcorder is analog.

VIDEO

Lens

Chrominance (C)

AUDIO

Mic

This camcorder separates the data into blocks, writing one block of each data type on each track of the tape.

Head tracking direction

Luminance Signal (Y)

Color Difference Signal (R-Y)

Chromatic

Analysis

Color Difference Signal (B-Y)

conversion

Sub-Code Area

10 tracks/frame

A/D

Tape direction

Video Area

compression

Audio Area

ITI Area

Signal

Recording by rotating head helical scan

5.24 mm / 1/5"

6.35 mm / 1/4"

1 Sub-Code Area

The Time Code and Date/Time data are written here, separate from the video data. This enables you to display the date and time during playback, even if they weren’t displayed while recording.

2 Video Area

The digital video signal is recorded here.

3 Audio Area

The digital audio signal is recorded here.

4 ITI (Insert and Tracking

Information) Area

Insert editing and post-recording editing tracking signals are recorded here.

CONTENTS

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES ABOUT DV GETTING STARTED

Charging The Battery Pack ..................................................................10

Installing The Battery Pack .................................................................11

Indoor Use.....................................................................................12

Using The Power Pack .......................................................................12

Date/Time Settings ..........................................................................13

Loading/Unloading A Cassette .............................................................14

Recording Mode Setting .....................................................................15

Grip Strap Attachment.......................................................................16

Tripod Mounting ..............................................................................16

Shoulder Strap Attachment..................................................................17

Diopter Adjustment ..........................................................................17

Remote Control Unit .........................................................................18

Operation Mode ..............................................................................19

RECORDING

Basic Recording ...............................................................................20

Advanced Features ...........................................................................27

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback ................................................................................52

Advanced Features ...........................................................................54

Basic Connections.............................................................................58

Advanced Connections .......................................................................60

EDITING

Dubbing ........................................................................................62

Digital Dubbing ...............................................................................63

Brand Setting .................................................................................64

Random Assemble Editing ...................................................................65

For More Accurate Editing...................................................................68

Audio Dubbing ................................................................................70

Insert Editing..................................................................................71

TROUBLESHOOTING AFTER USE CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording .................................81

LCD Monitor Indications During Playback .................................................82

Warning Indications ..........................................................................83

CAUTIONS SPECIFICATIONS GLOSSARY OF TERMS INDEX

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72 77 78

84 87 88 89

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Charging The Battery Pack

You can charge one battery pack at a time, or two consecutively.

GETTING ST AR TED

ATTACH

To AC outlet

Charger indicator 1

Power lamp

Charger indicator 2

SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER

Plug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord in to an AC outlet. The power lamp comes on.

ATTACH BATTERY/BATTERIES

Attach while making sure the marks are facing down and aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC Power Adapter/Charger.

•The Charger Indicator (1 or 2) begins blinking to indicate charging has started.

CONFIRM STATUS

When the charger indicator stops blinking but stays lit, charging is finished.

•If two batteries are attached to the charger, they will be charged in the order that they were attached.

DETACH BATTERY/BATTERIES

Slide the battery or batteries in the direction of the arrow and lift off.

•Remember to unplug the AC Power Adapter/ Charger’s power cord from an AC outlet.

Battery pack

DC OUT jack

Power cord

AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V80U

See the Additional Reference Manual for more information on charging the Battery Pack BN-V856U.

NOTES:

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DETACH

Power cord

If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops. When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger, be sure to use the supplied power cord only. The AC Power Adapter/Charger is for use with the BN-V814U or BN-V856U Battery Packs only. When charging the Battery Pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the Charger Indicator may not light. In this case, remove the Battery Pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger, then try charging again. Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas. 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.

CHARGING TIME

BATTERY BN-V814U BN-V856U

Approx. 1hr. 50 min.

Approx. 6hrs. 30 min.

ONE

TWO

Approx. 3hrs. 40 min.

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Charging Environment

Perform charging w here the temperature is between 10° and 30°C ( 50°F and 86°F). 20° to 25°C (68°F to 7 7°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete.

Continuous Shooting

Continuous shooting is possible (See table below for recording time) under the following conditions:

•T he temperature is approximately 20°C/68°F

However, . . .

•If the temperature is below 10°C/50°F, or

•If zoom or Record-Standby are engaged or LCD monitor is used repeatedly, continuous shooting capability is reduced significantly. Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.

Approximate recording time

Battery Pack

BN-V814U

BN-V856U

* Using one battery installed in the camcorder ** Using two batteries; one in the camcorder and one in the provided Power Pack attached to the camcorder

LCD monitor off/Viewfinder on

1 hr. 40 mim.*

3 hrs.**

6 hrs.

LCD monitor on/Viewfinder off

1 hr. 20 mim.*

2 hr. 20 mim.**

5 hrs.

Installing The Battery Pack

The battery pack does not charge while in the camcorder. Before installation, make sure the battery pack has been charged fully.

Battery cover

Battery

Hook

Open switch (BATTERY)

OPEN BATTERY COVER

Slide the open switch.

INSERT CHARGED BATTERY

Insert the mark end of the battery first until you hear a click. The hook rises. Inserting the battery backwards will result in malfunction.

CLOSE BATTERY COVER

NOTES:

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To remove the battery, turn off the camcorder, open the battery cover and push down the hook.

●

Be careful not to drop the battery pack.

●

The hook is tight to prevent the battery from dropping.

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See the Additional Reference Manual for more information on using the Battery Pack BN-V856U.

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GETTING ST ARTED

Indoor Use

When using the camcorder indoors, you can use the AC Power Adapter/Charger instead of a battery.

(Cont.)

To AC outlet

Power lamp When power is supplied, the power lamp lights.

SUPPLY POWER TO ADAPTER

Plug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord in to an AC outlet.

SUPPLY POWER TO CAMCORDER

Connect the AC Power Adapter/Charger to the camcorder.

Power cord

To DC OUT jack

AC Power Adapter/Charger

NOTE:

When using the provided DC cord, make sure you connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder. The core filter improves performance of equipment.

DC cord

Connector is under the cover

DC-IN

Core Filter

Using The Power Pack

For extended use, prepare the provided Power Pack, which can be loaded with one battery pack. This Power Pack can be used together with the battery installed in the camcorder.

INSERT CHARGED BATTERY

Open the battery cover while pressing the knob and insert the end of the battery first. Close the battery cover.

ATTACH TO CAMCORDER

Align the connector and screw on the Power Pack while inserting the camcorder connector.

Connector

Screw

Battery cover

Battery

Screw head

Knob

Mark

Turn the spring-loaded screw head at the Power Pack's bottom inward and turn it clockwise to attach.

•To detach the Power Pack, turn the screw counterclockwise.

NOTES:

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When the battery remaining power indicator appears as , that means the battery power is close to nil. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.

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Each time you start shooting, the camcorder chooses the battery pack that has more remaining power, and uses that as the power supply. That means both battery packs will be exhausted at roughly the same time.

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Date/Time Settings

Date and time will automatically be recorded on tape at all times. It is your choice to display it or not during playback (Z pg. 56).

LCD monitor

REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM DIS GAIN UP

TO DATE / TIME MENU

TO SYSTEM MENU

END

Recording Menu

ON SCREEN OFF

DATE / TIME

RETURN

Date/Time Menu

SP 40X

OFF AGC

ONDISPLAY DEC 25 ’ 98

5 : 30

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Set the Power Dial to “M” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial, and open the LCD monitor fully.

•The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is turned on.

•The LCD monitor can be tilted upward up to 180 degrees and downward up to 90 degrees.

ACCESS RECORDING MENU

Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.

ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU

Move the pointer and highlight bar to “TO DATE/TIME MENU” by rotating the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial and the Date/Time Menu appears.

INPUT DATE AND TIME

Move the pointer and highlight bar to “DATE/ TIME” by rotating the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial and “month” is highlighted and begins blinking. Rotating the Select Dial to the right or left, input the month. Press the Select Dial. Repeat the procedure to input the day, year, hour and minute.

•Press the Select Dial twice when the pointer and highlight bar are set to “RETURN” to exit.

MENU button

Power lamp

Power Dial

OFF

Lock button

Select Dial

Regarding Built-in Rechargeable Battery

To store the date/time in memory, a rechargeable clock lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder. While the camcorder is connected to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter/Charger, or while the battery pack installed in the camcorder continues to supply power to the camcorder, the clock lithium battery is always charged. However, if the camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months, the clock lithium battery will become discharged and the date/time stored in memory will be lost. When this occurs, first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter/Charger etc. for over 24 hours to charge the clock lithium battery. Then perform the date/time setting before using the camcorder. It is also possible to use the camcorder without the date/time setting.

NOTE:

If you don’t exit the Date/Time Menu, the clock display will not move but the camcorder’s internal clock continues to operate. Once you close the menu, the date and time begin operation from the current date and time, with no delay or loss.

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Loading/Unloading A Cassette

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

GETTING ST ARTED

(Cont.)

Cassette cover

PUSH-OPEN button

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Press the PUSH-OPEN button and open the LCD monitor up to an angle of 90 degrees.

OPEN CASSETTE COVER

Turn on the power, then slide the OPEN/EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow. The cassette cover releases. Open the cover in the direction of the arrow until it locks. The holder opens automatically.

•Do not touch internal components.

INSERT/REMOVE TAPE

Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder .

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

•When the battery’s charge is low, you may not be able to close the cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery with a fully charged one before continuing.

Recording time

TAPE Recording mode

SP LP

DVM-30 Approx. 30 min. Approx. 45 min. DVM-60 Approx. 60 min. Approx. 90 min.

Cassette holder

OPEN/EJECT switch

Erase protection switch**

PUSH HERE

Make sure the window side is facing out.

NOTES:

●

It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force.

●

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

●

Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the holder when it’s closing. If this happens, the holder will open automatically after a few seconds.

●

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

●

Closing the cassette cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder.

●

When shooting again after already shooting a scene, a blank portion is recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene is erased (recorded over) if you open the cassette cover, regardless of whether the cassette holder comes out or not. See page 22 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.

** To protect valuable recordings . . .

.... slide the erase protection switch on the back of

the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents this tape from being recorded over. If you decide later that you do want to record on this tape, slide the switch back to “REC” before loading the tape.

Recording Mode Setting

Set depending on your preference.

LCD monitor

Recording Menu

REC MODE

WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM DIS GAIN UP TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU

END

SP 40X

OFF AGC

Power lamp

Power dial

OFF

Lock button

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REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM DIS GAIN UP TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU

END

40X OFF AGC

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Set the Power Dial to “M” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial.

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Open the LCD monitor fully. The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is turned on.

•The LCD monitor turns on/off automatically when it is opened/closed at approx. 90 degrees while the Power Dial is set to any operation mode (except “OFF”).

•The LCD monitor can be tilted upward up to 180 degrees and downward up to 90 degrees.

ACCESS RECORDING MENU

Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.

MENU button

Recording mode indicator

SP SP LP

SET RECORDING MODE

First move the pointer and highlight bar to “REC MODE” by rotating the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial and the parameter “SP” or “LP” is highlighted. Select “SP” or “LP” by rotating the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial twice to exit from the Recording Menu.

•Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing is impossible

•“LP” (Long Play) is more economical,

NOTES:

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If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

●

It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.

●

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

Select Dial

on a tape recorded in the LP mode. providing 1.5 times the recording time.

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GETTING ST ARTED

Grip Strap Attachment Tripod Mounting

Align the tripod’s screw with the mounting socket on the bottom of the camcorder.

Zoom switch

START/STOP

ADJUST LENGTH

Open the pad 1. Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the START/STOP button and the zoom switch. Position the pad so that it contacts the back of your hand 2, then re-attach it 3.

Pad

The camcorder can be mounted on a tripod even with the Power Pack attached.

Bottom of the camcorder

(Cont.)

Shoulder Strap Attachment

When transporting the camcorder, it is convenient to use the shoulder strap.

ATTACH SHOULDER STRAP

As shown in 1 and 2 of the illustration, thread the strap through the eyelets and the buckles. Pull the strap to make sure it is

attached to the camcorder firmly.

•If the strap is not attached correctly and the camcorder drops, the camcorder may become damaged.

Diopter Adjustment

Adjust the viewfinder display for best viewing.

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OFF

Lock button

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Set the Power Dial to “A” or “M”.

TURN ON CAMCORDER

Pull out the viewfinder fully.

Diopter adjust lever

PAUSE

ADJUST DIOPTER

Slide the diopter adjust lever located on the bottom of the viewfinder.

•Slide in either direction, while looking at the viewfinder display, until it looks best to you.

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GETTING ST ARTED

(Cont.)

Remote Control Unit

You can use the RM-V711U to control the camcorder. When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The transmitted beam effective area for indoor use is approx. 5 m. The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation if the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

START/STOP Button (Z pg. 71)

PAUSE IN connector (Z pg. 65)

Zoom Buttons (Z pg. 54)

DISPLAY Button (Z pg. 62)

SHIFT Button (Z pg. 54, 64)

SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons (Z pg. 53)

Left/Right Buttons (Z pg. 54)

FADE/WIPE Button (Z pg. 66)

EFFECT Button (Z pg. 55)

EFFECT ON/OFF Button (Z pg. 55)

Knob

R.A. EDIT Buttons (Z pg. 67)

Installing The Battery

The RM-V711U uses one lithium battery (CR2025).

PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER

Pull out in the direction of the arrow while pressing the knob as shown.

INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER

Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have the “+” mark visible.

RE-INSERT HOLDER

Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.

•Read the caution concerning lithium batteries (Z pg. 2).

AUDIO MONITOR Button (Z pg. 70)

MBR SET Button (Z pg. 64)

A. DUB Button (Z pg. 70)

Down Button (Z pg. 54)

INSERT Button (Z pg. 71)

Up Button (Z pg. 54)

Operation Buttons (Z pg. 54, 62, 70, 71)

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Operation Mode

Tuning the Power Dial allows you to choose the appropriate operation mode among the following modes: Full Auto mode (A), Manual mode (M), 5 second mode recording (5S), Self-Timer mode ( ) and “PLAY”.

According to the Power Dial position you have selected, “F.AUTO” or “MANUAL” appears in the upper left corner.

When set to

”, “5S” or “ ”When set to “A”

“

F . AUTO

PAUSE

MANUAL

PAUSE

To turn on the camcorder, first turn the Power Dial to any operation mode except “OFF”, then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor. When turning the Power Dial from “OFF” to any other position, press and hold the lock button located on the dial.

Lock button

Power Dial Position Function

Full Auto:

Manual:

5 second mode recording: 5S

Self-Timer:

Playback: PLAY OFF

Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.

Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full A uto recording, try this mode.

Allows you to record in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. Other menu settings are the same as Full Auto mode, however manually adjusted White Balance Adjustment settings are effective.

Allows you (camcorder operator) to become part of the scene once the camcorder is set. This mode is similar to the Self-Timer on film cameras.

Allows you to play back a recording, Z pg. 52 – 61. Allows you to switch off the camcorder. After setting to this position,

Manual Focus and Exposure Control are automatically reset to “AUTO”.

OFF

Power lamp

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RECORDING

Basic Recording

You should already have performed the necessary preparations (Z pgs. 10 – 19). Set the Power Dial to “A” and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features.

NOTE:

Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time (Z pg. 13). Even if they don’t appear during recording, you can display them during playback (Z pg. 57).

Display

START/STOP button

PAUSE

REC

444

ON/OFF

Power Dial

Lock button

OFF

Power lamp

During recording

Tally lamp

Display

PAUSE

Record-Standby

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Set the Power Dial to “A” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial.

PULL OUT VIEWFINDER OR OPEN

LCD MONITOR

Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor to approx. 90° degrees.

•The lens cover opens, the power lamp comes on and the scene you're aimed at appears.

•The Record-Standby mode is engaged.

START RECORDING

When “PA USE” appears, press START/STOP. A beep signals the start of recording and the tally lamp comes on.

STOP RECORDING

Press START/STOP again to stop recording.

•The camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.

END RECORDING

When you’re finished recording, push back the viewfinder or close the LCD monitor until it clicks; the lens cover closes and the power lamp goes out.

•When transporting, make sure the viewfinder is pushed back and the LCD monitor is closed and locked.

•To turn power on again, pull out the viewfinder or open the LCD monitor.

Set the Power Dial to “OFF”.

•When turning to “OFF”, it is not necessary to press down the lock button.

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NOTES:

●

The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. No image appears on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out. It is not possible to shoot using both LCD monitor and viewfinder. However, during Interface Shooting (Z pg. 25) the image appears simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder.

●

If 5 minutes elapse in the Record-Standby mode, power shuts off automatically to conserve energy and protect the heads. To turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor. As long as you don’t take out the tape you were using or play it back, you can continue from where you left off with no noticeable brake on the recorded video.

●

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. Continue recording from where you stop so there are no gaps by following "Recording from the middle of a tape" (Z pg. 22).

●

Record-Standby means that a tape is loaded and the camcorder is ready to record.

●

During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker. If you want to hear the sound, connect optional headphones to the headphones jack. The sound volume at this point is the same as the level it was adjusted during playback.

●

To make the indications disappear, press and hold the ON/OFF button for more than approx. 1 second. However, it is impossible to remove the tape running indicator “ indications and so on (Z pg. 83).

●

Use the viewfinder when under direct sunlight or when reflections make it difficult to see the LCD monitor.

444

” and warning

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RECORDING

Basic Recording (Cont.)

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

When removing a tape on which you were recording, or when you resume recording on a tape after playing back the recording previously made (without taking the tape out between recordings), perform this procedure.

Stop button

Play/Pause button

Rewind button

Fast-forward button

Lock button

OFF

Power lamp

Power Dial

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial.

•The power lamp comes on.

PULL OUT VIEWFINDER OR OPEN

LCD MONITOR

Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor to approx. 90° degrees.

START SEARCH

Press 4/6, then press 2 or 3. Watch in the viewfinder or the LCD monitor for the spot where you want to begin recording.

ENGAGE STILL MODE

Once you find the spot at which you want to start recording, press 4/6 twice to engage the Still mode.

START/STOP

OFF

button

START RECORDING

Turn the Power Dial to any operation mode except “PLAY” and “OFF”, then press START/ STOP.

•Start recording from a point prior to the end of the last recording. A few seconds of the end of the last recording will be erased.

NOTE:

If you start recording from the end of the previous recording leaving no blank space, there may be situations where a clean transition is not possible.

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Time Code

During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code continues from the last time code number.

To perform Random Assemble Editing (Z pg. 65), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank portion is recorded partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent leaving a blank portion on a tape, perform the procedure in “Recording From The Middle of A Tape” (Z pg. 22) in the following cases;

•After playing back the recorded tape, when you shoot again.

•When power shuts off during shooting.

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

•When shooting using a partially recorded tape.

•When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape.

•When shooting again after already shooting a scene and opening/closing the cassette cover.

TC 12 : 34 : 24

Display

Time code is displayed during playback.

Minutes Seconds

Frames (30 frames = 1 second)

NOTES:

●

The Time Code cannot be reset.

●

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

When blank portion is recorded on a tape

Time code 00:00:00

Time code 05:43:21

Time code 00:00:00

Tape

Shooting start point

Proper recording

Time code 00:00:00

Tape

Shooting start point

Time code 05:43:21

Newly recorded sceneBlankAlready recorded scene

Shooting start pointShooting stop point

Time code 05:44:00

Latest sceneNew sceneAlready recorded scene

Shooting start pointShooting start point

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RECORDING

Basic Recording (Cont.)

Tape Remaining Indicator

The time remaining on the tape is automatically monitored and displayed (Z pg. 81). When the tape ends, “TAPE END” appears. If the indications are turned off, the tape remaining indicator appears when remaining time reaches 2 minutes.

Display

90 min

REC

89 min 3 min 2 min

blinking

1 min0 min

blinkingblinking

– – – – – – – – – –

BRIGHT

Brightness Control

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by rotating the Select Dial.

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

Rotate the Select Dial to the right or left until the brightness indicator moves and the LCD monitor reaches its appropriate brightness.

•The brightness indication appears in the LCD monitor.

Select Dial

ON/OFF button

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

You can make the LCD monitor/Viewfinder indications appear/disappear.

PRESS ON/OFF BUTTON

When you do not want the indications to appear, press the ON/OFF button for longer than approximately 1 second. Certain indications disappear. Press again for longer than approx. 1 second to make the indicaitons reappear.

NOTE:

It is impossible to make the tape running indicator and warnings etc. disappear from the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. For the indications that can be removed, Z pg. 81.

Self-recording

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Journalistic shooting

In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results.

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back and the LCD monitor is fully open (approx. 90°).

TILT LCD MONITOR

Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction.

•The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle (270°: 90° downward, 180° upward).

Interface Shooting

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

TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD

Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward.

START RECORDING

Point the lens towards the subject (yourself when self-recording) and start shooting.

•During Interface Shooting, the “Tape Running” indicator and warning indications (Z pg. 83) are the only ones that are shown; they appear reversed in the display as they would when viewing a mirror, but are not reversed in the recording.

NOTE:

The tape remaining indicator does not appear during interface shooting. However, when the remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indicator appears showing the remaining time: (blinking)

– –

(blinking)

–

– – –

(blinking)

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RECORDING

Basic Recording (Cont.)

Zoom

Select any one of the three powers of magnification and get “closer” to the subject (Z pg. 35). Simply set the zoom switch to either zoom in (towards “T”) or zoom out (towards “W”). The zoom speed is

variable — the quicker you set the zoom switch, the quicker the zoom action.

NOTES:

●

Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom.

●

During Digital Zoom, the quality of image may suffer.

●

Digital zoom cannot be used while the Video Echo effect (Z pg. 45), the Picture Wipe/Dissolve function (Z pg. 40) or the 5SD mode (Z pg. 28) are activated.

●

Macro shooting (as close as approx. 1.5 cm to the subject) is possible when the zoom switch is set all the way to “W”.

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

D T

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

Zoom switch

Digital zoom zone

10X (optical) zoom zone

Zoom display

RECORDING

Advanced Features

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Displaying The Date And Time During Recording

When the Power Dial is set to “M”, “5S” or “ ”, you can choose whether to display the date and time during recording or not. You must first set the date and time (see “Date/Time Settings” Z pg. 13). Set “DISPLAY” to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu. The Date/Time is always displayed when the Power Dial is set to “A”.

Display

Power Dial

OFF

Lock button

MENU button/ ON/OFF button

SELECT OPERATION MODE

First turn the Power Dial to “M” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial, make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out.

ACCESS RECORDING MENU

Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.

ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU

Move the pointer and highlight bar to “TO DATE/TIME MENU” by rotating the Select Dial. Press it and the Date/Time Menu appears.

SELECT FUNCTION

Move the pointer and highlight bar to “DISPLAY” by rotating the Select Dial, then press it. The pointer stops blinking, indicating that the function has been selected.

SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS

Cycle through the available settings of the selected functions by rotating the Select Dial and stop when the one you want is displayed. Then press it and the pointer and highlight bar automatically move to “RETURN”.

SP 40X

OFF AGC

ONDISPLAY DEC 25 ’ 98

5 : 30

Select Dial

REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM DIS GAIN UP

TO DATE / TIME MENU

TO SYSTEM MENU

END

Recording Menu

ON SCREEN OFF DATE / TIME

RETURN

Date/Time Menu

CLOSE RECORDING MENU

Press the Select Dial twice. Selection is complete and the menu disappears.

NOTES:

●

Connect the camcorder to a TV and set “ON SCREEN” to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu. The display appears on the connected TV .

●

The Indicator/Display function overrides these settings. Even if you have set “ON SCREEN” to “ON”, pressing the ON/OFF button for longer than 1 second removes the indications from the screen. Pressing it for longer than 1 second again makes the indications re-appear.

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RECORDING

Advanced Features (Cont.)

Scene (5-second recording)

Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. The 5-Second function may also be activated during Full Auto operation. But the White Balance remains in the previously adjusted condition. While the 5-Second mode is activated, Fade/Wipe (Z pg. 38), P.AE/Effects (Z pg. 44) and other manual operations cannot be performed.

Power Dial

OFF

Lock button

Dissolves during 5 second mode recording

Before performing the following procedure, make sure that the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) is set to “OFF” (

Select “5SD” at the System Menu (Z pg. 36). “5SD MODE” appears in step 2 below. Record one 5-second clip, and the image at the end of the clip is stored. If you record the next clip within 5 minutes, the previous scene dissolves as the new scene appears.

•If you turn the power off, the stored image will be lost.

Z pg. 33).

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Turn the Power Dial to “5S” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial.

PULL OUT VIEWFINDER OR OPEN

LCD MONITOR

Pull out the viewfinder fully. “5S MODE” appears.

ENGAGE 5S MODE

Then press START/STOP. The tally lamp lights and beep sounds to indicate the start of recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record-Standby mode.

•If you press and hold START/STOP within 5 seconds after recording starts, RecordStandby mode is not engaged.

START/STOP button

Display

MANUAL

PAUSE

MODE5S

After 5 sec.

MANUAL

PAUSE

MODE5S

Record-Standby

REC

444

REC

END 5-SECOND MODE RECORDING

Set the Power Dial to the “A”, “M” or “OFF” position.

To Take A Pro Snapshot In The 5-Second Mode . . .

.... turn the Progressive Dial to any Pro Snapshot

mode and instead of pressing START/STOP in step 3, press the Progressive Button. The camcorder records a 5-second still with the shutter sound (Z pg. 30). But when the Scene is set to animation (Z pg. 37) this function is not available.

NOTE:

When “SCENE” is set to “ANIM.” in the System Menu, the 5-second recording funcion is not available. Animation recording of a 1/8-second clip is taken instead (Z pg. 37).

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Self-Timer

Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way adding the final touch to a memorable picture.

When the START/ STOP button is pressed, the tally lamp changes as shown at right:

Power Dial

Lock button

START/STOP button

Begins blinking (Self-Timer starts)

OFF

MANUAL

Self-Timer indication

Display

PAUSE

Blinks quickly

¥¥

(Self-Timer shooting starts soon)

After approx. 15 sec.

– – –

After 15 sec.

MANUAL

Stops blinking and stays on (Self-Timer shooting starts)

During recording

REC

444

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Turn the Power Dial to “ ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial.

PULL OUT VIEWFINDER OR OPEN

LCD MONITOR

Pull out the viewfinder fully.

•The camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.

•You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward and view yourself while self-recording (with the viewfinder pushed back).

ENGAGE SELF-TIMER MODE

Press START/STOP. After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and recording begins.

STOP SELF-TIMER RECORDING

Press START/STOP.

•The camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.

END SELF-TIMER RECORDING

Set the Power Dial to the “A”, “M” or “OFF” position.

•When turning to “OFF”, it is not necessary to press down the lock button.

To Take A Pro Snapshot In The Self-Timer Mode . . .

.... in step 3, turn the Progressive Dial to any Pro

Snapshot mode, then press the Progressive Button (Z pg. 30). After approx. 15 seconds, a snapshot will be taken.

NOTE:

When the Progressive Dial is set to “VIDEO”, the Self-Timer records using the Progressive Mode.

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RECORDING

Advanced Features (Cont.)

Pro Snapshot

Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession.

Progressive Button

Display

Progressive Dial

PHOTO

SELECT OPERATION MODE

First turn the Power Dial to “A”, “M”, “5S” or “ ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial. Make sure the viewfinder is pulled out or the LCD monitor is open fully.

SELECT PRO SNAPSHOT MODE

Choose the appropriate mode among five Pro Snapshot modes (Z pg. 31) by turning the Progressive Dial (SNAPSHOT Dial).

Power Dial

Lock button

OFF

During snapshot

TAKE PRO SNAPSHOT (Except for

Color bar)

Press the Progressive Button (SNAPSHOT Button).

If you press during Record-Standby . . .

.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be

recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

If you press during Recording . . .

.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be

recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.

To Perform Pro Snapshot Recording During Progressive Video Recording (Z pg. 46) . . .

.... turn the Progressive Dial to the Pro Snapshot

mode you want, then press the Progressive Button. To end recording, set the Progressive Dial to “VIDEO” again, then press the Progressive Button.

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Pro Snapshot mode with no frame* u

Multi-Analyzer 4** Multi-Analyzer 9**

* : There is a momentary camera shutter-type blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter

closing, which is recorded together with the image.

** : This will be disabled when P.AE/Effects other than “SHUTTER” are activated.

Pro Snapshot mode with frame* u

Pin-Up mode u

Color bar (BAR)***

u : Recorded with Progressive mode.

*** : This is not Pro Snapshot mode. Color bar will be recorded until Recording stops. (See below)

Motor Drive mode:

Keeping the Progressive Button pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography. (The interval between the still pictures: approx. 0.7 seconds.)

To Remove The Shutter Sound . . .

.... when you don't want to hear the shutter sound,

set BEEP/TALLY to “OFF” in the system menu (Z pg. 37). Though the sound is not heard from the speaker, it is recorded on the tape.

Color bar(BAR)***:

When you turn the Progressive Dial to "BAR" and press START/STOP, the color bar will be recorded.

This color bar is useful, when you adjust the color or the hue of your monitor during playback.

To stop recording the color bar, press START/STOP again and turn the Progressive Dial to "VIDEO" to start normal recording.

Progressive Mode:

This mode enables recording a jitter-free still image with superior quality, using the Progressive Scan CCD (Z pg. 32). The Progressive Mode is activated during Pro Snapshot recordings (except Multi-Analyzer 4 & 9) and Progressive Video Recording (Z pg. 46). A recorded high-resolution still image can be transferred to a personal computer and processed using the provided software, or can be printed out using the optional digital printer GV-DT1.

NOTE:

During playback as well, all Pro Snapshot modes are available. The shutter sound is not heard.

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RECORDING

Advanced Features (Cont.)

Description of Progressive Scan CCD

Progressive Scan is a special image sensing method which, unlike conventional interlace scanning, is able to pick up all the lines of picture information in one Scan. Since the Progressive Scan CCD is capable of outputting 60 full Frames* per second — twice the amount of conventional systems — it is able to deliver a high quality picture even when its output signal is converted to a format that can be viewed on a TV screen.

*A NTSC TV screen image is composed of 30 Frames per second. 1 Frame is made up of 2 Fields.

1. Regular shooting of moving images

Records 30 odd and 30 even image Fields, for a

1 Frame

Scan BScan A

Odd-number Field Even-number Field

2. Progressive mode shooting of moving images (Progressive V ideo Recording Z pg. 46)

total of 60 per second. Since there is a time lag between an odd and even Field, when they are combined to make 1 Frame the part of the image that is moving appears as image jitter. However,

during normal playback, the moving picture looks smooth and natural.

Field

Scan C

Even-number

Field

Scan D

Skip

30 Frames per second

Scan A Scan B

Skip

Odd-number

Field

Scan A is recorded, divided into an odd- and even-number Field, and then Scan B is skipped. Scans C and D are handled in the same way as Scans A and B, as illustrated above, thereby recording 30 Frames per second.

Since each recorded odd- and even-number Field originates from the same Scan there is no time lag between them, and so when they are combined into a Frame and a still image is displayed on a TV or PC

monitor the picture does not look jittery. However, when moving images are played back, the picture can look unnatural.

Even-number

Field

Odd-number

3. Pro Snapshot recording (Z pg. 30)

When the Progressive button is pressed, the current frame will be recorded for about 6 seconds in the Progressive mode (except when Multiple picture mode and Color bar mode are being used).

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Menus

The Recording Menu allows you to set these functions:

Recording Mode, Wide Mode, Zoom Magnification, Digital Image Stabilizer, Gain Up, Date/Time Menu, System Menu tion, Stabilization and Gain Up

Please refer to pages 34, 35 for details.

. The following selection procedure applies to

Recording Mode, Wide Mode, Zoom Magnifica-

Display

Power Dial

OFF

Lock button

MENU button

SELECT OPERATION MODE

First turn the Power Dial to “M”, “5S” or “ ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial, make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out.

ACCESS RECORDING MENU

Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.

SELECT FUNCTION

Move the pointer and highlight bar to the desired function by rotating the Select Dial, then press it. The pointer stops blinking, indicating that the function has been selected.

Select Dial

REC MODE

WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM DIS GAIN UP TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU

END

Recording Menu

REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM DIS GAIN UP TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU

END

SP 40X

OFF AGC

SP 40X

OFF AGC

SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS

Cycle the available settings of the selected function by rotating the Select Dial. Stop when the one you need is displayed. Then press it, the pointer and highlight bar automatically move to “END”.

•To set the parameters for a different function, repeat steps 3 and 4.

CLOSE RECORDING MENU

Press the Select Dial. Selection is complete and the menu disappears.

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RECORDING

Advanced Features (Cont.)

REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM DIS GAIN UP

SP 40X

OFF AGC

OFF

SQUEEZE

10X 40X

CINEMA

200X

TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU

OFF ON OFF AGC

SP LP

END

REC MODE (Recording mode)

You can change the tape recording speed. LP tape speed is slower than SP, allowing LP to record 1.5 times longer than SP. If you have shot in SP mode Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing will be possible later.

NOTE:

Tapes shot in LP mode are recommended to be played back on this unit. Playback may not be successful on other units.

WIDE MODE

This recording mode is compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9 aspect ratio). When using this mode, please refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual.

SQUEEZE –For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion. appears. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.

CINEMA –Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16:9 movie. OFF–Select “OFF” when you don’t want to use either of the above modes.

NOTES:

●

When playing back a tape recorded in Squeeze and Cinema, Squeeze cannot be distinguished from Cinema during fast-forward or rewind.

●

During Full-Auto operation, both Squeeze and Cinema modes are unusable.

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ZOOM (Zoom magnification)

You can select 10X, 40X, or 200X maximum zoom magnifications.

10X–Optical zoom that does not degrade the quality of the recording. 40X–Electronic processing (Digital zoom) that lets you get closer up. 200X–Electronically-processed images at 200-times magnification.

NOTES:

●

Even if 40X or 200X is selected, Digital zoom (magnification of over 10X) cannot be used while the Video Echo effect (Z pg. 45), the Picture Wipe/Dissolve function (Z pg. 40) or the 5SD mode (Z pg. 28) are activated.

●

During Full-Auto mode, 40X is selected automatically.

DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer)

When recording while holding the camcorder in your hand, or when shooting a subject with little or no contrast, subtle hand movements will cause shakiness in the recorded image.

ON –Compensates for relatively small shakes that occur when shooting close up. “ ” appears during recording. OFF–When shooting with the camcorder in a fixed position or on a tripod, set the Stabilizer to “OFF”. If you leave it on and then move or turn the camera to follow a moving subject, unnecessary compensation occurs and this can result in an unnatural recorded image.

NOTES:

●

Even if the stabilizer is set to “ON” in Manual mode, it is automatically set to “OFF” in Full Auto Mode.

●

The Stabilizer cannot compensate for drastic hand movements while shooting.

●

The Stabilizer will not work if the scene has little or no contrast.

●

The “ ” indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used.

GAIN UP

Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting. AGC–This is the factory setting, and is automatically activated during Auto operation. The overall appear-

ance is jagged, but the image is bright. OFF–Select this setting when lighting is not a problem. Enables recording of the actual brightness you see.

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RECORDING

System Menu

The System Menu allows you to set the following functions:

ID numbers.

Advanced Features (Cont.)

Scene, Beep/Tally, Wind Cut, Sound Mode and

Display

Power Dial

OFF

Lock button

MENU button

SELECT OPERATION MODE

First turn the Power Dial to “M”, “5S” or “ ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial, make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out.

ACCESS RECORDING MENU

Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.

ACCESS SYSTEM MENU

Move the pointer and highlight bar to “TO SYSTEM MENU” by rotating the Select Dial, then press it. The System Menu appears.

SELECT FUNCTION

Place the pointer and highlight bar to the desired function by rotating the Select Dial, then press it. The pointer stops blinking, indicating that the function has been selected.

SP 40X

OFF AGC

5SSCENE ON OFF 32kHz 06

System Menu

Select Dial

REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM DIS GAIN UP TO DATE / TIME MENU

TO SYSTEM MENU

END

Recording Menu

BEEP / TALLY WIND CUT SOUND MODE ID NUMBER

RETURN

SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS

Rotate the Select Dial to cycle through the available settings for the selected function, and stop when the desired setting appears. Then press it, and the pointer and highlight bar automatically move to “RETURN”.

•To set the parameters for a different function, repeat steps 4 and 5.

CLOSE SYSTEM MENU

Press the Select Dial twice. Setting is complete and the System Menu disappears.

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5SSCENE BEEP / TALLY WIND CUT SOUND MODE ID NUMBER

RETURN

OFF

32kHz

SCENE (5-Second Mode) (Z pg. 28)

5S–Pressing START/STOP allows you to take a 5-

second “clip”. Press repeatedly for a succession of short recordings. 5SD–If you record a 5-second clip within 5 minutes after the previous one, the end of the old scene dissolves and is replaced by the new scene over a 2-second period.

ANIM. (Animation)–Each time you press START/ STOP, a 1/8-second recording is taken. By using an

inanimate object and changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though it’s moving.

•

Animation is not available in the LP mode. If you tried to record in the LP mode after setting ANIM., the recording mode indicator "LP" begins to blink, and recording goes on in the SP mode.

NOTE:

During use of SCENE effect, focus (Z pg. 47) and exposure control (Z pg. 48) enter Full Auto operation.

BEEP/TALLY

The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of recording. Tally lamp lights up during recording. The following two Pro Snapshot modes (Z pg. 30) have a shutter sound effect: Pro Snapshot mode with no frame, Pro Snapshot mode with frame.

ON–To activate the beep/shutter sounds and tally lamp. OFF–To turn off the beep/shutter sounds and tally lamp. Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape.

5S ANIM.

5SD

ON OFF ON OFF 32kHz 48kHz

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a computer [01 to 99].

WIND CUT

When activated, this mode helps cut down on noise created by wind.

ON–When shooting in high winds, noise is automatically reduced.

•“ ” appears.

•The quality of the sound will change. This is normal. OFF–This function is disabled.

NOTE:

The Wind Cut mode is disabled during Full Auto operation.

SOUND MODE

Sound signals can be sampled at 32 kHz or 48 kHz. 32 kHz–The camcorder is factory-preset for 32 kHz.

This setting enables recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recommended for use when performing Audio Dubbing. 48 kHz–This setting enables recording of stereo sound on two separate channels.

NOTE:

A tape recorded at 48 kHz cannot be used for Audio Dubbing.

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RECORDING

Advanced Features (Cont.)

FADE/WIPE Effects

Use these to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. You can also vary transitions from scene to scene. Refer to pages 38 – 43 for Fade/Wipe effects and techniques.

Select any one effect from the Fader/Wipe Menu.

Display

FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE

FADER

/ WIPE

P. AE

/ EFFECT

RETURN

Power Dial

Lock button

AUTO AUTO

OFF OFF

OFF

SELECT OPERATION MODE

First turn the Power Dial to “M” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial, make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out.

ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM

Press the Select Dial.

ACCESS FADER/WIPE MENU

Move the pointer and highlight bar to “FADER/ WIPE” by rotating the Select Dial and then press it. The Fader/Wipe Menu appears.

SELECT EFFECT

Move the pointer and highlight bar to the desired effect by rotating the Select Dial, then press it.

• The Fader/Wipe Menu disappears and the effect is reserved. The indicator representing the selected effect appears.

FADER / WIPE

SEL.

B W

Fader/Wipe MenuManual Mode Item Menu

WIPE– SHUTTER

RANDOM OFF

FADER– WHITE

FADER– BLACK FADER– B.W WIPE–CORNER

IMPORTANT:

●

If certain P.AE/Effects (Z pg. 44) are activated or if the Progressive Dial is set to "VIDEO", some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used. If you select a Fade/Wipe Effect that is unusable in the current situation, the indication blinks.

●

When the Digital Image Stabilizer is activated, the Fade/Wipe Effects are not available.

MANUAL

PAUSE

START/STOP button

Select Dial

START RECORDING

Press START/STOP to start recording and activate fade- or wipe- in

OR . . .

END RECORDING

Press START/STOP to end recording and activate fade- or wipe- out.

TO CANCEL FADE/WIPE EFFECTS

In step 4, move the pointer and highlight bar to “OFF”. Press the Select Dial.

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Fades and Wipes

A scene gradually appears on a black or white screen (Fade In/Wipe In), or disappears, leaving a black or white screen (Fade Out/Wipe Out). Select Fade or Wipe at the Fader/Wipe Menu (Z pg. 38).

Select any one effect from

START/STOP button

B W

, , , , , and of the Fader/Wipe Menu.

FADE

Example

Fade In

FADER – WHITE

Fade Out

WIPE

Example

Wipe In

WIPE – SCROLL

ACTIVATE FADE IN OR WIPE IN

Press START/STOP to start recording, and the Fade In or Wipe In occurs automatically.

ACTIVATE FADE OUT OR WIPE OUT

When you want to stop recording the scene, press START/STOP. Before the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode, the Fade Out or Wipe Out occurs automatically.

Wipe Out

NOTE:

You can extend the length of a fade or wipe by pressing and holding the START/STOP button.

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RECORDING

Advanced Features (Cont.)

Picture Wipe/Dissolve

Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a professional transition effect. There are 6 Picture Wipe effects and 1 Dissolve effect. Select the Picture Wipe effect at the Fader/Wipe Menu (Z pg. 38).

Select any one effect from P, P, P, P, P, P and P of the Fader/Wipe Menu.

START/STOP button

START RECORDING

Press START/STOP.

ENGAGE RECORD-STANDBY MODE

Press START/STOP when one scene is finished. The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory.

RESUME RECORDING

If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of the end of the previous recording (without having turned the camcorder’s power off), the previous scene wipes out, revealing the new scene.

Previous scene end

Wipe In

NOTES:

●

If the power is turned off after a scene is finished recording, the stored point is erased. This disables the Picture Wipe/Dissolve combination. When this happens, the Picture Wipe/Dissolve indicator blinks. Try recording again, but don’t turn the power off when you’re finished. Please be advised that power also shuts off automatically if 5 minutes elapse in the Record-Standby mode.

●

The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not stored.

Example

WIPE – SCROLL

The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous scene.

Within 5 minutes . . .

Random Variations

When the fades/wipes at random.

is selected, the camcorder chooses one of

START/STOP button

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WHB

START RECORDING

Press START/STOP. The camcorder does the rest, selecting an effect at random.

•The recording starts with a Fade In or Wipe In. If you press START/STOP during record- ing, Record-Standby mode is preceded by a Fade Out or Wipe Out; when you resume recording, it begins with a Fade In or Wipe In.

B W

NOTE:

The Picture Wipe/Dissolve feature is not available when Random Fader is activated.

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FADER AND WIPE MENU

MENU EFFECT

RECORDING

Advanced Features (Cont.)

FADER — WHITE

FADER — BLACK

FADER — B.W

B W

WIPE — CORNER

WIPE — WINDOW

WIPE — SLIDE

WIPE — DOOR

WIPE — SCROLL

WIPE — SHUTTER

Fade in or out with a white screen.

Fade in or out with a black screen.

Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from color to black and white.

Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.

The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the center.

Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.

Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right, revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene.

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.

Wipe in toward the center of a black screen from the top and bottom, or wipe out from the center toward the top and bottom, leaving a black screen.

MENU EFFECT

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DISSOLVE

WIPE — CORNER

WIPE — WINDOW

WIPE — SLIDE

WIPE — DOOR

WIPE — SCROLL

WIPE — SHUTTER

RANDOM

The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears.

The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right corner to the lower left corner.

The next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the screen toward the corners, covering the previous scene.

The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to left.

The previous scene wipes out from the center to the right and left, like a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene.

The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top.

The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the center toward the top and bottom of the screen.

When this function is activated, the camcorder randomly selects the effect used in scene transition (from the Fade and Wipe effects).

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RECORDING

P.AE/Effects

You can choose any one of the effects from the P.AE/Effect Menu.

Display

Advanced Features (Cont.)

FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE FADER

/ WIPE

P. AE

/ EFFECT

RETURN

Manual Mode Item Menu The indicator for the selected

Power Dial

Lock button

AUTO AUTO

OFF OFF

OFF

SELECT OPERATION MODE

First turn the Power Dial to “M” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial, make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out.

ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM

Press the Select Dial and move the pointer and highlight bar to "P.AE/EFFECT" by rotating the Select Dial.

ACCESS P.AE/EFFECT SELECT MENU

Press the Select Dial. The P.AE/Effect Menu appears.

SELECT EFFECT

Move the pointer and highlight bar to the desired effect by rotating the Select Dial, then press it.

•The P.AE/Effect Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated. The symbol of the selected mode appears.

P. AE / EFFECT

SLOW SHUTTER VIDEO ECHO OFF

1/60

SEL.

SHUTTER

1/100

SHUTTER

1/250

SHUTTER

1/500 1/500

SHUTTER

P.AE/EFFECT Menu

PAUSE

Select Dial

1/60

1/100 1/250

1/60

mode appears, and the selected mode is engaged.

START RECORDING

Press START/STOP. The image begins with the selected effect.

DISABLE P.AE/EFFECT

To turn off the selected effect, re-access the P.AE/Effect Menu and move the pointer and highlight bar to “OFF” by rotating the Select Dial. Then press it.

NOTE:

P.AE/Effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby.

IMPORTANT:

●

If certain Fades or Wipes (Z pg. 38 – 43) are activated or if the Progressive Dial is set to "VIDEO", some P.AE/Effects cannot be used. If you select a P.AE/Effect that is unusable in the current situation, the effect’s symbol begins flashing.

●

When the Digital Image Stabilizer is activated, the P. AE/Effects other than "SHUTTER" are not available.

SHUTTER (Variable Shutter

(Speed)

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CLASSIC FILM

1/60–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a

second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. 1/100–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp is reduced. 1/250, 1/500–These settings allow 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.

TWILIGHT

Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance (Z pg. 50) is initially set to , but can be changed to your desired setting. Also when Twilight is chosen, the manual focus indication appears.

SEPIA

Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.

STROBE

Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.

SLOW SHUTTER

The Shutter Speed is set to 1/30th of a second to double the sensitivity. You can light dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting.

NOTES:

●

When using Slow Shutter, the image takes on a strobe-like effect.

●

Use Slow Shutter only in dark areas.

●

The Manual Focus indication may appear and flash when Slow Shutter is in use.

●

If the image is out of focus, adjust manually. It is also recommended that you use a tripod, if possible.

Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look.

MONOTONE

B/W

Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic film” effect.

VIDEO ECHO

Adds a “ghost” to the subject, giving your recording a “fantasy” feeling.

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RECORDING

Advanced Features (Cont.)

Progressive Video Recording

If an image is recorded using the Progressive Mode, it is possible to play back a jitter-free still image with superior quality. A high-resolution still image can also be processed on a personal computer or can be printed out (Z pg. 60, 61).

Display

Progressive Dial

VIDEO mode

Progressive Button

Power Dial

Lock button

OFF

Power lamp

F. AUTO

PAUSE

F. AUTO

Progressive mode display

35 min

DEC 25 ’ 98

5 : 30

RECPS

444

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Turn the Power Dial to “A”, “M”, “5S” or “ ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial. Make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out.

•The power lamp comes on.

SELECT PROGRESSIVE MODE

Turn the Progressive Dial to “VIDEO”. “PS” (Progressive Mode Display) comes on.

START RECORDING

Press the Progressive Button located on the Progressive Dial. The tally lamp comes on.

END RECORDING

Press the Progressive Button. The camcorder

To Perform Pro Snapshot Recording during Progressive Video Recording . . .

.... first turn the Progressive Dial to the Pro

Snapshot Mode you want, then press the Progressive Button. To end recording, turn the Progressive Dial to “VIDEO”, then press the Progressive Button again.

NOTES:

●

To perform Progressive Video Recording, the Progressive Button should be pressed during Record-Standby; it cannot be activated during recording.

●

If START/STOP is pressed instead of the Progres- sive Button, the camcorder starts recording using the operation mode to which the Power Dial is set at that moment (Z pg. 19). “PS” disappears.

enters Record-Standby mode.

IMPORTANT:

●

When an image recorded using the Progressive Mode is played back, the image may not look natural.

●

When the Progressive Dial is set to “VIDEO”, Wipe/Dissolve (Z pg. 43) Effects and some P.AE/Effects (Z pg. 45) cannot be used.

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Manual Focus Adjustment

The camcorder, in most cases, adjusts the focus from approx. 1.5 cm to infinity automatically. However, when focusing is difficult or when the subject is not in the middle of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, adjust the focus manually. Factory preset is “AUTO”.

Display

Power Dial

OFF

Lock button

Select Dial

SELECT OPERATION MODE

First turn the Power Dial to “M” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial, make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out.

ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM

Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item Menu appears.

ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS

Move the pointer and highlight bar to “FOCUS” by rotating the Select Dial, then press it. Rotate the Select Dial to display “MANUAL”, then press it. The Manual Mode Item Menu disappears and “FOCUS” is displayed in the upper left corner. The focus is locked at this point.

ADJUST FOCUS

Rotate the Select Dial.

•“ ” blinks while rotating the Select Dial to the right to focus on faraway targets, and blinks while rotating the Select Dial to the left to focus on closer targets.

•When the focus reaches its near or far limit, the “ ” or “ ” will begin blinking.

•When focus cannot be adjusted manually, try zooming in or out, then try the manual focus adjustment again.

Focus zone

(Focus is adjusted at the center of the screen)

“ ”

FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE FADER

/ WIPE

P. AE

/ EFFECT

RETURN

Manual Mode Item Menu

FOCUS

Manual focus indicator

MANUAL

AUTO OFF

OFF

END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS

Press the Select Dial at your desired focus. Focus adjustment is complete. The indication changes from “FOCUS” to “MANUAL”.

•If you want to reset the focus, repeat from step 2.

To Change To Auto Focus . . .

.... rotate the Select Dial to display “AUTO” then

press it in step 3. The manual focus indicators disappear. Or set the Power Dial to “A”.

NOTES:

Manual focus is recommended in the following situations:

●

When shooting a flat wall, a blue sky or an object with little or no contrast.

●

When wire or other obstacles come between the camcorder and the subject.

●

When shooting objects with a detailed design or pattern.

●

When shooting under flourescent or flickering lighting.

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RECORDING

Advanced Features (Cont.)

Exposure Control

Usually this is adjusted automatically. However, when the background is too bright or too dark in comparison with the subject, the exposure could be corrected manually. Factory preset is “AUTO”.

Display

Power Dial

OFF

Lock button

Select Dial

SELECT OPERATION MODE

First turn the Power Dial to “M” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial, make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out.

ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM

Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item Menu appears.

ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL

Move the pointer and highlight bar to “EXPOSURE” by rotating the Select Dial, then press it. Rotate the Select Dial to display “MANUAL”, then press it. The Manual Mode Item Menu disappears and “EXP.” and the Exposure Control indicator are displayed.

ADJUST EXPOSURE

Rotate the Select Dial to the right/left to brighten or darken the image.

•The adjustment r ange is from –6 to +6.

END ADJUSTRMENT OF EXPOSURE

Press the Select Dial at your desired exposure. Exposure adjustment is complete. The indication “EXP.” changes to “MANUAL”.

•If you want to reset the exposure, repeat step 2.

FOCUS

EXPOSURE MANUAL W. BALANCE FADER

/ WIPE

P. AE

/ EFFECT

RETURN

Manual Mode Item Menu

EXP.

Exposure control indicator

AUTO AUTO

OFF OFF

To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .

.... rotate the Select Dial to display “AUTO” then

press it in step 3. The Exposure Control indicator disappears. Or set the Power Dial to “A”.

NOTES:

Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations:

●

When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright.

●

When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.

●

When the background is overly dark or the subject light.

Brightness control of the LCD monitor

To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor, rotate the Select Dial (Z pg. 24). Note that the actual recorded image's brightness can not be changed by rotating this dial.

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Iris Lock

Use this function when shooting a moving subject, when zooming, when the subject changes its distance (thus its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder), or when you want to lock the brightness level.

When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when the subject moves away from you, the image will not darken.

Display

Power Dial

OFF

Lock button

SELECT OPERATION MODE

First turn the Power Dial to “M” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial, make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out.

ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM

Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item Menu appears.

ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL

Move the pointer and highlight bar to “EXPOSURE” by rotating the Select Dial and then press it. Rotate the Select Dial to display “MANUAL”, then press it. “EXP.” is displayed.

CENTER SUBJECT, LOCK IRIS

Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold the Select Dial for over 2 seconds. The exposure setting display and “L” appear, indicating that the iris is locked. Press the Select Dial. The indication displayed in the upper left corner changes from “EXP.” to “MANUAL”.

Select Dial

FOCUS EXPOSURE MANUAL W. BALANCE FADER

/ WIPE

P. AE

/ EFFECT

RETURN

Manual Mode Item Menu

AUTO AUTO

OFF OFF

0 L

Iris lock indicator

To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .

.... rotate the Select Dial to display “AUTO” then

press it in step 3. The Exposure Control indicator and “L” disappear. Or set the Power Dial to “A”.

NOTES:

Iris lock is recommended in the following situations:

●

When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.

●

When shooting objects under a spotlight.

●

When the subject is backing away.

●

When zooming.

To lock the exposure control and the iris . . .

.... after step 3, adjust the exposure rotating the

Select Dial. Then lock the iris in step 4. For automatic locking, rotate the Select Dial to display "AUTO", then press it in step 3. The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds.

Iris

Works like the pupil of the human eye. In a well-lit environment, the human pupil contracts to keep too much light from enterintg. In low lighting, the pupil dilates to allow more light in.

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RECORDING

Advanced Features (Cont.)

White Balance Adjustment

A term that 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, the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional color/tint reproduction.

Display

FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE FADER

/ WIPE

P. AE

/ EFFECT

RETURN

Manual Mode Item Menu

Power Dial

Lock button

AUTO AUTO

OFF OFF

OFF

SELECT OPERATION MODE

First turn the Power Dial to “M” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial, make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out.

ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM

Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item Menu appears.

ACCESS WHITE BALANCE ADJUST-

MENT

Move the pointer and highlight bar to “W.BALANCE” by rotating the Select Dial. Then press it. The Manual Mode Item menu disappears and “W.BAL.” appears in the upper left corner and “AUTO” appears on the screen.

SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS

Cycle through the available settings of the selected functions by rotating the Select Dial, and stop when the one you want is displayed.

FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO

W. BALANCE

FADER

/ WIPE

P. AE

/ EFFECT

RETURN

AUTO

OFF OFF

W . BAL .

AUTO

White Balance Adjustment

Select Dial

CLOSE WHITE BALANCE ADJUST-

MENT

Press the Select Dial again. Selection is complete. The indication “W. BAL.” changes to “MANUAL”.

To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .

.... select “AUTO” in step 3. Or set the Power Dial to

“A”.

NOTE:

White balance cannot be used when P.AE/Effects Sepia or Monotone are activated.

AUTO–The white balance is adjusted automatically. This is the factory preset position.

“ ”– When using a video light or other similar

type of lighting. “ ”– When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day. “ ”– When shooting outdoors on a sunny day. “ ”– When shooting with the white balance

already having been set on the subject

(Z pg. 51).

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Manual White Balance Operation

If the camera is operating in manual mode, perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting

Display

White paper

Power Dial

OFF

Lock button

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment (Z pg. 50), select “ MAN.”.

SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE

Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.

ENTER SETTING

Press the Select Dial until the begins blinking.

•When the setting is completed, the stops blinking.

EXIT MANUAL WHITE BALANCE

ADJUSTMENT

Press the Select Dial. The indication “W.BAL.” changes to “MANUAL” and only the Manual White Balance indicator is displayed.

Select Dial

FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO

W. BALANCE

FADER

/ WIPE

P. AE

/ EFFECT

RETURN

Manual Mode Item Menu

MANUAL

Manual White Balance

AUTO

OFF OFF

PAUSE

Adjustment

To Change The Tint For Recording . . .

.... in step 2, substitute colored paper for white. The

white balance is adjusted based on the color , changing the tint. Red paper — deeper green; blue paper — orange; yellow paper — deeper purple.

NOTES:

●

A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source, the tint of the subject will differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural result.

●

Once you adjust white balance during Manual White Balance operation, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed.

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You can watch what you’ve recorded in the LCD monitor.

Tape running indicator

PLA YB ACK

Volume switch

VOL.

Lock button

OFF

Power Dial

Basic Playback

Power lamp

LCD monitor

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial. The Power lamp comes on.

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Open the LCD monitor.

•When the viewfinder is pulled out, the LCD monitor cannot be used.

REWIND TAPE

Press 2. 2 is displayed. If you rewind all the way to the end of the tape, it stops automatically.

Speaker

VIEWING RECORDING

Press 6/4. 4 appears and the recorded footage can be viewed. The sound is heard from the speaker.

END PLAYBACK

Press 5. Set the Power Dial to “OFF”.

•When turning to “OFF”, it is not necessary to press down the lock button.

To Perform High-Speed Search . . .

.... press 2 or 3 after pressing 6/4. The tape will

move at approximately 9 times the normal playback speed. Watch in the LCD monitor and, when you reach the spot you w ant to see, press 6/4 and normal playback resumes.

.... during playback, press and hold 2 or 3. The

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

.... a slight mosaic effect appears on screen during

High-Speed Search. This is not a malfunction.

Playback Sound

You can hear sound from the speaker or using headphones connected to the headphones connector during playback. To adjust the sound volume, slide the VOL. switch. The sound volume indication is displayed. Slide the VOL. switch towards “+” to turn up the volume, or towards “–” to turn it down.

Still Playback

To temporarily stop playback, press 6/4. Press again to resume playback. If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically engaged. After 5 minutes in the stop mode, the camcorder’s power is automatically turned off.

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Slow-Motion Playback

● To perform Slow-motion playback, the remote control is necessary.

● To change from normal to slow-motion playback, press the P ause button at the point where you want to start playback in slow motion, point the remote control at the remote sensor, and press the remote's Slow Rewind or Slow Forw ard button. After playing back in slow motion for about 10 to 20 seconds, normal playback resumes. Speed is 1/10 times normal. To stop slow-motion playback in progress, press the Play button.

● During slow-motion playback, due to digital image processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.

● After the Slow Rewind or Slow Forward button is pressed, the still image may be displayed for a few seconds, then the screen may become blue back for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction.

● There may be a small margin between the slowmotion playback start point you chose and the start point at which the camcorder actually begins playback in slow motion.

NOTES:

●

The sound is not av ailable during High-Speed Search.

●

Copy guarded tapes cannot be played back. The screen becomes blue back.

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PLA YB ACK

Playback Zoom

The recorded pictures can be magnified up to 10X at any time during playback.

Advanced Features

Stop button

Play button

Normal playback

RM-V711U (provided)

PLAY

STOP

Lock button

Power Dial

Press T Press © (Right) to

move image

Zoom buttons SHIFT

Left/Right/Up/ Down buttons

PAUSE

OFF

Remote sensor

FIND THE SCENE OF INTEREST

Press the Play button to start playback.

ACTIVATE ZOOM

Press the zoom buttons (T/W) on the remote control. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder's remote sensor.

•Pressing T zooms in.

LOCATE PORTION OF MAGNIFIED

SCENE

You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture. While holding down SHIFT, press § (Left),

(Right), ¶ (Up) and Ä (Down).

END ZOOM

Press and hold W until magnification returns to normal. Or, press STOP and then press PLAY.

NOTES:

●

Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still playback.

●

If the Video Echo effect (Z pg. 55) is selected during playback zoom, playback zoom is cancelled.

●

During digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer.

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Playback Effects

These effects allow you to be creative with the playback picture. You can use any one of the 5 effects.

Play button

PLAY BACK / EFFECT

OFF

CLASSIC FILM

B/W

MONOTONE

SEPIA

STROBE

VIDEO ECHO

P.AE/EFFECT Select Menu (Playback)

START PLAYBACK

Press the Play button (4).

ACCESS P.AE/EFFECT SELECT MENU

Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and press EFFECT. The P.AE/ EFFECT Select Menu appears.

SELECT P.AE/EFFECT

Move the pointer and highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT. T he selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears.

RM-V711U (provided)

EFFECT

Lock button

Power Dial

PLAY EFFECT ON/OFF

OFF

NOTES:

●

To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/OFF on the remote control. Pressing it again

re-activates the selected effect.

●

Repeat from step 2 when you want to change the selected effect.

●

When a Playback Effect is activated, Pro Snapshot modes (Z pg. 31) are not possible.

The effects that can be used during playback are

Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia, Strobe and Video Echo

. The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording. Refer to page 45 for more information.

Remote sensor

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Playback Menu

The Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions:

Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display

to all except

Synchro Comp

Display

(Z pg. 68, 69).

PLA YBA CK

and

Time Code

Advanced Features (Cont.)

. The following procedure applies

48kHz MODE 32kHz MODE SYNCHRO DISPLAY TIMECODE

END

32kHz MODE SYNCHRO DISPLAY TIMECODE

END

FULL SOUND SOUND1 0 . 0 ON OFF

Playback Menu

FULL SOUND48kHz MODE SOUND1 0 . 0 ON OFF

SELECT OPERATION MODE

First turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial. Open the LCD monitor fully.

ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU

Press MENU. The Playback Menu appears in the LCD monitor and on the connected TV.

SELECT FUNCTION

Move the pointer and highlight bar to the desired function by rotating the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial to activate.

FULL SOUND SOUND2 SOUND1

ON OFF

OFF

Lock button

OFF

Power Dial

Select Dial

MENU button

SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS

Rotate the Select Dial to cycle through the

available settings for the selected function, and

stop when the desired setting appears. Then

press the Select Dial, and the pointer and

highlight bar automatically move to “END”.

•To set parameters for other functions, repeat steps 3 and 4.

CLOSE MENU

Press the Select Dial again, and the menu disappears.

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Playback Sound

During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. (32 kHz is preset to “SOUND 1” and 48 kHz is preset to “FULL SOUND”.)

RECORDING SOUND DISPLAY OUTPUT SOUND

32 kHz FULL SOUND

SOUND 1 Stereo sound SOUND 2

48 kHz FULL SOUND Stereo sound

SOUND 1 “L” sound is output on both channels SOUND 2 “R” sound is output on both channels

When watching a tape recorded at 32 kHz, if you want to change the output sound, access the Playback Menu and, in step 3 on page 56, select “32kHz MODE” and set it for “FULL SOUND”, “SOUND 1” or “SOUND 2”. When playing back a tape recorded at 48kHz, set in the same manner. For information on output sound during Audio Dubbing, see page 70.

NOTES:

●

You can also use the RM-V711U remote control’s AUDIO MONITOR button to change the output sound (without having to access the Playback Menu). Make sure you point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor.

●

During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made. This detection cannot be made during fast-forward or rewind. During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner.

Minutes

Seconds

12 : 34 : 24

Frames*

*30 frames = 1 second

TIME CODE (Displaying The Time Code During Playback)

You can display the Time Code on screen during playback. This is especially useful for editing. This function is preset to “OFF”. To turn it on, select “TIME CODE” at the Playback Menu and change the setting (Z pg. 56).

ON– The Time Code is displayed on the playback

screen.

OFF–The Time Code does not appear.

Display

DEC 25 ’ 98

5 : 30

DISPLAY (Displaying the Date During Playback)

If the time has been set, the date is automatically recorded separately from the recorded video signal. You can display or remove the date anytime during playback. This function is preset to “ON”. To turn it off, select “DISPLAY” at the Playback Menu and change the setting (Z pg. 56).

ON– The date is displayed on the playback screen. OFF–The date is not displayed.

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PLA YB ACK

VCR/TV Connection

Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting.

Connect when the S-VIDEO cable is not used

Core filter

To AV OUT connector

Core filter

To S-VIDEO OUT connector

To DC IN jack

Core filter

DC cord

VIDEO/AUDIO cable (provided)

T o A UDIO IN connector (L/R)

S-VIDEO cable (provided)

AC Power Adapter/Charger

To DC OUT jack

Yellow to VIDEO White to AUDIO L

Red to AUDIO R

Basic Connections

To VIDEO IN connector

To TV or VCR

To S-VIDEO IN connector

VCR

CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS

Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR

Connect as shown in the illustration (Z pg. 58).

If Using A VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . . go to step 4.

CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT

Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.

TURN ON POWER

Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial and turn on the TV/VCR.

SELECT TV’S VIDEO MODE

Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate for video playback.

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

•Date/T ime, T ime Code

.... set to “ON” or “OFF” in the Playback Menu

(Z pg. 56).

•Playback Sound Mode Display

.... set the Power Dial to “M”, press the MENU

button, and set “ON SCREEN” in the Date/ Time Menu (Z pg. 13) to “ON” or “OFF”. Then set the Power Dial back to “PLAY”.

EN 59

NOTES:

●

Never connect any other VIDEO/AUDIO cable than the provided VIDEO/AUDIO cable to the camcorder’s AV OUT connector.

●

When using the provided DC cord, VIDEO/ AUDIO cable, S-VIDEO cable or editing cable, make sure you connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder. The core filter improves performance of equipment.

●

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.

●

To keep the camcorder's display from appearing on the TV screen during playback, press the ON/ OFF button for longer than 1 second.

●

While the VIDEO/AUDIO cable is connected to the AV OUT jack, sound cannot be heard from the speaker.

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Advanced Connections

Connection To A Personal Computer

This camcorder can transfer still images to a personal computer by using the provided software when connected as shown in the illustration below. It is also possible to transfer still images to a personal computer with a DV connector-equipped capture board installed.

JLIP (DIGITAL STILL) output connector

Core filter

To DV OUT connector

To A C outlet

DC cord

To DC IN jack

Core filter

JLIP-PC connection cable (provided)

DV cable (optional) VC-VDV204U

Core filter

AC Power Adapter/Charger (provided)

To DC OUT jack

To RS-232C

To DV connector

PC with DV connectorequipped capture board

CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS

Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO PC

Pull out the connector cover and open it. Connect the camcorder to a PC using the cable according to your PC type as shown in the illustration.

SUPPLY POWER

Connect the camcorder to the AC Power Adapter/Charger using the DC cord, then plug the AC Power Adapter/Charger's power cord into an AC outlet.

TURN ON POWER

Turn the camcorder's Power Dial to "PLAY" while pressing down the lock button located on the dial and turn on the PC.

NOTES:

●

When transferring still images, never use the battery pack installed in the camcorder as the power supply. Use the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger.

●

Never connect the JLIP-PC connection cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.

●

The date/time information cannot be captured into PC.

●

Also refer to the instruction manuals of the provided Software and the DV connector-equipped capture board.

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Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector

Connection to the Digital Printer GV-DT1 (optional) allows you to print out the images or to transfer the captured image from the Digital Printer to a personal computer. It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. This function is called Digital Dubbing (Z pg. 63), which offers virtually no image or sound deterioration.

To A C outlet

AC Power Adapter/ Charger

To DC OUT jack

To DV OUT connector

To DC IN jack

Core filter

To DV OUT connector

Core filter

DV cable (optional) VC-VDV204U

Core filter

To DV connector

Video unit equipped with a DV input connector

DV cable (optional) VC-VDV204U

To PARALLEL connector

To PARALLEL (PRINTER) connector

Core filter

DV IN connector

Digital Printer

Printer cable (commercially available) 2 way-Parallel Interface

CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS

Make sure all the units are turned off.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO PRINTER

OR VIDEO UNIT EQUIPPED WITH DV INPUT CONNECTOR

Pull out the connector cover and open it. Make connections to the device you want to connect to using the DV cable, as shown in the illustration.

CONNECT PRINTER TO PC

Connect the printer cable to the printer's

PARALLEL connector and the PC's PARALLEL (PRINTER) connector.

SUPPLY POWER

Connect the camcorder to the AC Power

Adapter/Charger using the DC cord, then plug the AC Power Adapter/Charger's power cord into an AC outlet.

TURN ON POWER

Turn the camcorder's Power Dial to “PLAY”,

“A” or “M” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial and turn on the other units.

NOTES:

●

You cannot use the battery pack installed in the camcorder as the power supply since a digital signal is output from the DV OUT connector only when using the AC Power Adapter/Charger.

●

When using the camcorder for dubbing, be sure to use it as a player. The camcorder's DV connector is only for output.

●

Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected units.

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EDITING

Dubbing

You can copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto a videotape. Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual for details.

Remote sensor

Play button

Stop button

Lock button

OFF

Power Dial

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the camcorder to your VCR as shown in the illustration on page 58. Please also refer to your VCR's instruction manual before dubbing.

START PLAYBACK

Press the Play button (4) to play back the source tape.

START RECORDING

While watching on the connected TV, engage your VCR’s record mode from the spot on the source tape you want to begin recording.

PAUSE RECORDING

Engage your VCR’s pause mode to stop recording a segment.

END RECORDING

Press the Stop button (5) to stop the source tape, and engage the VCR’s stop mode.

ON/OFF button

VCR

(Recording deck)

RM-V711U (provided)

DISPLAY

PLAY STOP

NOTES:

●

You can use Playback Zoom (Z pg. 54) or Playback Effects (Z pg. 55) in step 2.

●

Before you start dubbing, make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected TV. If they do appear during dubbing, they are being recorded onto the new tape. To clear the Playback Sound Mode Display, press DISPLAY on the RM-V711U Remote Control.

●

Select “DISPLAY” and “TIME CODE” from the Playback Menu (Z pg. 56) to show or hide the Date/Time and the Time Code on the recording.

●

To show or hide all indications, press the ON/OFF button on the camcorder for longer than 1 second.

EN 63

Digital Dubbing

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

To DV OUT connector

To A C outlet

To DC IN jack

Core filter

DC cord

CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS

Make sure the camcorder's power is off.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Pull out the connector cover and open it. Connect the camcorder to your video unit equipped with a DV connector using the DV cable (optional) as shown in the illustration.

START PLAYBACK

Press the Play button (4) to play back the source tape.

START RECORDING

While watching the playback on the LCD monitor, engage the DV connector-equipped video unit's record mode from the spot on the source tape you want to begin recording.

RM-V711U (provided)

DV cable (optional) VC-VDV204U

Core filter

To DC OUT jack

To DV connector

Video unit equipped with DV connector

AC Power Adapter/Charger

NOTES:

●

You cannot use the battery pack installed in the camcorder as the power supply since a digital signal is output from the DV OUT connector only when using the AC Power Adapter/Charger.

●

When using the camcorder for dubbing, be sure to use it as a player. The camcorder's DV connector is only for output.

●

If a blank portion is played back during dubbing, an unusual image may be dubbed.

●

Even though the DV cable is connected correctly, sometimes the image may not appear in step 3. If the above occurs, turn off power and make connections again.

●

The image with Fade/Wipe Effects and P.AE/Effects is not output from the DV OUT connector. Only the original playback image is output from it.

PLAY STOP

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SHIFT

VCR CODE LIST

VCR BRAND NAME

GE 1 1

HITACHI 6 6

JVC 9 1

MAGNAVOX 9 5

MITSUBISHI 6 7

NEC 3 7

PHILIPS 1 9

VCR (Recording deck)

1 6

789`

BUTTONS (A) (B)

9 2 9 ` 9 4

6 3

9 6

9 3

1 1 7 1 7 6

6 8

3 8

9 5 1 1 9 4 9 1 9 6 1 2

MBR SET

2 4

RM-V711U (provided)

VCR BRAND NAME

PHILIPS

PANASONIC

RCA

SANYO 3 6

SHARP 1 5

SONY

TOSHIBA 6 9

ZENITH 1 6

BUTTONS (A) (B)

3 3 7 2

1 3 1 7 1 1 9 4 1 8 

9 2 9 4 6 6 6 3 9 `

3 5

1 `

6 5 6 ` 3 9 3 1 

6 1

EDITING

(Cont.)

Brand Setting

Before you can perform Random Assemble Editing (Z pg. 65 – 67), or control the VCR using the RM-V711U remote control, you must set the VCR brand.

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is installed in the remote control RM-V711U (Z pg. 18).

SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote towards the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring to the VCR CODE LIST on the left, press and hold MBR SET, and press button (A) and then (B).

•The code is automatically set once you release the MBR SET button, and the VCR’s power comes on.

OPERATE THE VCR

Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while holding SHIFT, press the button on the remote for the desired function. The functions the remote can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW and VCR REC STBY (you don’t need to press SHIFT for this one).

You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.

IMPORTANT

Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions.

NOTES:

●

If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1, try another code from the VCR CODE LIST.

●

Some brands of VCR don’t come on automatically. In this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.

●

If the RM-V711U is not able to control the VCR, use the controls on the VCR.

●

When the remote control's battery runs out, the VCR brand you have set will be erased. In that case, replace the old battery with a new one to reset the VCR brand.

Random Assemble Editing

Using the RM-V711U remote control, you can use P.AE/Effects and make an original edited tape.

EN 65

Core filter

Remote sensor

To A UDIO IN

To VIDEO IN connector

connector (L/R)

White to AUDIO L Red to AUDIO R Yellow to VIDEO

To S-VIDEO IN connector

NOTES:

●

When using a JVC VCR with a remote pause terminal, connect the EDIT jack on the camcorder to the VCR’s remote pause terminal using an editing cable.

●

If you use a JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause terminal or a non-JVC VCR, connect the camcorder's EDIT jack to the remote control's remote pause connector using an editing cable.

●

Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the indications don't appear on the TV monitor. If they appear during Random Assemble Editing, they will be recorded onto the new tape. To clear the Playback Sound Mode Display, press DISPLA Y on the RMV711U Remote Control. Select “DISPLAY” and “TIME CODE” from the Playback Menu (Z pg. 56) to show or hide the Date/Time and the Time Code on the recording. To show or hide all indications except for the Random Assemble Editing Menu, press ON/OFF on the camcorder for longer than 1 second. When Random Assemble Editing starts, its indications disappear and are not recorded on the new tape.

Core filter

To AV OUT connector

Core filter

To S-VIDEO OUT connector

Source tape (Camcorder) New tape (VCR)

VIDEO/AUDIO cable (provided)

S-VIDEO cable (provided)

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Make sure that the playback picture and sound are available on the connected TV (Z pg. 58).

•Connections should be made while the power is off. Making connections with the power on can lead to electrical shock or malfunctions.

START SOURCE PLAYBACK

First turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial. Press PLAY and then press R.A. EDIT ON/ OFF on the remote control. Make sure to point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor.

•T he Random Assemble Editing Menu appears on the TV screen or the LCD monitor.

EXECUTE FADE/WIPE IN

(IF NECESSARY)

Press FADE/WIPE on the remote control.

•Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is displayed.

•You can’t use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the beginning of Program 1.

To EDIT jack

To remote pause connecter

Editing cable (provided)

PLAY

R.A. EDIT ON/OFF

RM-V711U

VCR

(Recording deck)

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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RM-V711U (provided)

FADE/WIPE

EFFECT

Remote sensor

EDIT IN/OUT

PLAY R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

OFF

Power Dial

EDITING

Program

IN OUT MODE

1 –– –– : –– ~

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

TIME CODE

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

–– : ––

TOTAL

00 : 00

Random Assemble

Editing Menu

(Cont.)

SET EDIT-IN POINT

At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/ OUT on the remote control. The Edit-In

position appears on the Random Assemble Editing Menu.

SET EDIT-OUT POINT

At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The Edit-Out position appears on the Random Assemble Editing Menu.

USE FADE WIPE ON SCENE

TRANSITION (IF NECESSARY)

Press FADE/WIPE.

•Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is displayed.

•If you select a Fade/Wipe effect for an Edit-Out point, the effect is automatically applied to the following Edit-In point.

•You can’t use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the end of the last scene.

•When you use Fade/Wipe effects, that time is included in the total time (this does not apply to Picture Wipe/Dissolve).

USE P.AE/EFFECT (IF NECESSARY)

Press EFFECT.

•Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is displayed.

•You can use Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia, Strobe or Video Echo effects.

NOTES:

●

When the source tape has more than 2 identical time codes (Zpg. 23), the camcorder may not find the Edit-In point you chose and a malfunction may occur.

●

When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out points so that there’s a relatively large difference between them.

●

If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the recording deck’s Record-Standby mode will be cancelled and editing will not take place.

●

If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-In and Edit-Out points, a blue-backed screen may be included in the edited version.

●

Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds, the time code total time may not match the total program time exactly.

●

Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.

●

If you use Sepia or Monotone P.AE/Effects, you can’t use the Dissolve or Black & White Fader. In this case the Dissolve or Black & White indicator begins blinking. Once the next Edit-In point is registered, the effect is turned off. To combine these effects, use Sepia or Monotone during recording, then use Dissolve or Black & White Fader during Random Assemble Editing.

●

During Digital Dubbing, Fade/Wipe Effects and P.AE/Effects are not available.

Remote Sensor

EN 67

Rewind button

Pause button

Stop button

START/STOP button

RM-V711U (provided)

FADE/WIPE

EFFECT

EDIT IN/OUT

CANCEL

PAUSE R.A. EDIT ON/OFF

VCR REC STBY

Repeat steps 4 – 7 (Z pg. 66).

•To change previously registered points, press CANCEL on the remote control. The registered points disappear, one at a time, from the most recently registered point.

•If you're not using Fade/Wipe or P.AE/Effects, repeat steps 4 and 5 only.

PREPARE SOURCE TAPE

Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press the Pause button (6).

ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD-PAUSE

MODE

Point the remote control towards the VCR’s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

OFF

Power Dial

IN OUT MODE

1 00 : 25 ~ 02 : 05 –– 2 07 : 18 3 –– 03 : 33 4 09 : 30 5 15 : 55

6 –– –– : ––

7 8

TIME CODE

Random Assemble Editing menu

TOTAL

08 : 31 ––

05 : 5 3

13 : 1 5

16 : 20 –– –– ~ ~ ~

16 : 30

9 : 39

B/W

START EDITING

Press the START/STOP button on the camcorder. Editing proceeds as programed, right through to the end of the last registered scene.

•When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters the Pause mode, and the recorder enters its Record-Standby mode.

•If you don’t register an Edit-Out point, the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically.

STOP EDITING

Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR. To make the R.A. Edit counter display disappear, press R.A. EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.

NOTES:

●

Pressing R.A. EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing.

●

When the editing cable is connected to the Pause terminal during dubbing, make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCR’s sensor, and that the path between the two is unobstructed.

●

If, during Random Assemble Editing, you press any button on the camcorder, its Record-Standby mode is automatically engaged.

●

Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated Time Codes. (Z pg. 23).

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EDITING

(Cont.)

For More Accurate Editing

Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Standby to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that you’ve recorded scenes you didn’t want. For a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR.

Diagnosing VCR’s against Camcorder Timing

Remote sensor

VCR

(Recording deck)

Program 1

IN OUT MODE

1 –– –– : –– ~

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

TIME CODE

Random Assemble Editing Menu

TOTAL

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

–– : –– 00 : 00

R.A.EDIT ON/OFF

RM-V711U (provided)

OFF

Power Dial

PREPARE FOR R.A. EDIT

Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and press R.A. EDIT ON/OFF.

•“Random Assemble Editing Menu” appears on the TV screen.

CHOOSE A SCENE

Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1 only. In order to check VCR and camcorder timing, select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit-In point.

PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE

•If any images from the scene prior to the transition you chose for your Edit-In point were recorded, that means your VCR moves quickly from Record-Pause to Record mode.

•If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress, the VCR is slow to start recording.

Adjustment of VCR‘s against Camcorder Timing

Display

EN 69

32kHz MODE

SYNCHRO

DISPLAY TIMECODE

END

32kHz MODE

SYNCHRO DISPLAY TIMECODE

END

FULL SOUND48kHz MODE SOUND1 0 . 0 ON OFF

Playback Menu

FULL SOUND48kHz MODE SOUND1

0 . 0

ON OFF

ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU

Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and press R.A. EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press MENU. T he Playback Menu appears on the TV screen.

SELECT FUNCTION

Move the pointer and highlight bar to “SYNCHRO” by rotating the Select Dial, then press it. The value for “SYNCHRO” is highlighted.

INPUT CORRECTION DATA

Based on the diagnostics performed (Z pg. 68), you can now increase the VCR’s speed by rotating the Select Dial to the right. You can also slow down the VCR’s speed by rotating the Select Dial to the left. The adjustment range is from –1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second increments.

VCR

(Recording deck)

Lock button

Select DialMENU button

OFF

Power Dial

CLOSE MENU

Press the Select Dial twice.

•Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 2 on page 65.

NOTES:

●

Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing, do a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check whether the value you have input is appropriate or not, and make adjustments accordingly.

●

Depending on the recorder, there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected.

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EDITING

Audio Dubbing

The audio track can be customized only when recorded on the 32 kHz mode (Z pg. 37).

NOTES:

●

Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at 48 kHz, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.

●

To perform Audio Dubbing while watching in the television, make connections (Z pg. 58).

(Cont.)

Audio Dub Standby

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start, then press PAUSE.

ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY

While holding A. DUB on the remote control, press PAUSE. “6e” appears.

Power Dial

AV OUT (headphones) connector

Speaker

RM-V711U (provided)

BEGIN DUBBING

Press PLAY, then begin “narrating”.

•Speak into the microphone.

PAUSE DURING DUBBING

Press PAUSE.

STOP DUBBING

Press STOP.

Remote sensor

External microphone input connector (Located beneath the cover.)

Stereo microphone DISPLAY

AUDIO MONITOR A.DUB PLAY PAUSE

STOP

NOTES:

●

Audio dubbing is possible using an optional microphone connected to the external microphone input connector (MIC).

●

While an optional microphone is connected, the built-in microphone is disabled.

●

When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 32 kHz, the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.

●

To select the desired sound for playback, press AUDIO MONITOR on the remote control.

●

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

●

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

●

Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing. To hear sound, connect optional headphones to the AV OUT (headphones) connector.

●

If you change from 32 kHz to 48 kHz in mid-recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective from the point where 48 kHz recording began.

●

During Audio Dubbing, when the tape mo v es to scenes recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded at 48 kHz or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops and “ERROR! REFER MANUAL” appears.

RECORDING SOUND DISPLAY OUTPUT SOUND

32 kHz FULL SOUND Original and new tracks are combined and output in stereo.

SOUND 2 New track is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo. SOUND 1 Original track is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.

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Insert Editing

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

NOTES:

●

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

●

To perform Insert Editing while watching in the television, make connections (Z pg. 58)

Remote sensor

TC 12 : 34

FIND EDIT OUT POINT

Playback the tape to locate the point where you want to stop editing. Confirm the time code at this point (Z pg. 57).

FIND EDIT IN POINT

Press REW until the point is located, then press PAUSE.

PREPARE FOR INSERT EDITING

Press and hold INSERT on the remote control, then press PAUSE. “6w” and the Time Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters Insert-Pause mode.

START RECORDING

Press START/STOP to begin editing.

•Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1.

PAUSE DURING EDITING

Press START/STOP. The camcorder re-enters Insert Pause mode. Press again to resume editing.

Lock button

OFF

Power Dial

RM-V711U (provided)

START/STOP DISPLAY

INSERT PLAY

PAUSE REW(IND)

STOP EDITING

Press STOP while the camcorder is in the Insert-Pause mode.

NOTES:

●

P.AE/Effects (Z pg. 44) can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing.

●

To display the Time Code during Insert Editing, pg. 56.

●

When performing Insert Editing, the tape’s Video Area and Sub-Code Area (Z pg. 8) are rewritten, so the date and time information changes.

●

If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas.

●

During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert Edting stops and “ERROR! REFER MANUAL” appears.

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

No power is supplied.

“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.

Recording cannot be performed.

There is no playback picture.

Some functions are not available using the MENU button.

Some functions are not available using the Select Dial.

The focus does not adjust automatically.

The cassette won’t load properly.

Play, Rewind and Fast-Forward functions don’t work.

•T he power is not connected properly.

•The battery is dead.

•The LCD monitor is not open fully or the viewfinder is not pulled out when recording.

•T he built-in rechargeable clock lithum battery is discharged and the previously set date/time is erased.

•The tape’s record safety tab is set to “SAVE”.

•The Power Dial is set to “PLAY”.

•“TAPE END” appears.

•The cassette's cover is open.

•The camcorder is not getting power, or some other malfunction exists.

•The Power Dial is set to “A”.

•The Power Dial is set to “A”, “5S” and “ ”.

•Focus is set to “MANUAL”.

•The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast was low.

•The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

•T he cassette is in the wrong position.

•The battery’s charge is low.

•The Power Dial is not set to “PLAY”.

•Connect the AC Adapter securely (Z pg. 12).

•Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one (Z pg. 11).

•Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder. T he LCD monitor turns on/off when it is opened/closed at approx. 90° while the Power Dial is set to any position except “OFF” if the viewfinder is not fully pulled out.

•Connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter/Charger etc. for over 24 hours to charge the clock lithum battery (Z pg. 13).

•Set the tape’s record safety tab to “REC” (Z pg. 12).

•Set the Power Dial to “A”, “M”, “5S” or “ ” (Z pg. 19).

•Replace with new cassette (Z pg. 14).

•Close the cassette's cover.

•Turn the camcorder’s power off and on again (Z pg. 21).

•Set the Power Dial to any position except “A” (Z pg. 19).

•Set the Power Dial to any position except “A”, “5S” and “ ” (Z pg. 19).

•Set Focus to “AUTO” (Z pg. 47).

•Clean the lens and check the focus again (Z pg. 77).

•Set it in the right position (Z pg. 14).

•Install a fully charged battery (Z pg. 10).

•Set the Power Dial to “PLAY” (Z pg. 52).

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

10.

The tape is moving, but there’s no picture.

11.

In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed.

12.

Pro Snapshot mode

cannot be used.

13.

Digital Zoom doesn’t work.

14.

P.AE/Effects and Fade/ Wipe Effects don’t work.

15.

The Black & White Fader doesn’t work.

16.

The Dissolve function doesn’t work.

17.

Scene transition does not go as expected.

10.

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

•The cassette’s cover is open.

11.

•T he 5-Second mode in the System Menu is set to “ANIM.”.

12.

•The Squeeze mode is selected.

13.

•10X optical zoom is selected.

•The Video Echo effect is activated.

•Picture Wipe or Dissolve are being used in a scene transition.

•5-Second recording was done with the Power Dial set to “5S”, and with “5SD” selected in the System Menu.

•Pro Snapshot was attempted during Digital Zoom.

14.

•The Power Dial is set to “A”.

•The Power Dial is set to “5S”.

15.

•The Sepia or Monotone effects are activated.

16.

•P.AE/Effect Sepia, Monotone or Slow is activated.

•The Squeeze mode is selected.

•The previously selected P.AE/Effect was changed after the last selected scene for editing was registered.

17.

•When using “Picture Wipe/ Dissolve” (Z pg. 40) or “Dissolves during 5 second mode recording” (Z pg. 28), there is a delay of a fraction of a second between the previous record stop-point and the Dissolve start-point. This is normal, but this slight delay becomes especially noticeable when shooting fast-moving subject or during rapid panning.

10.

•Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback (Z pg. 58).

•Close the cassette's cover (Z pg. 14).

11.

•Select “5S” or “5SD” in the System Menu (Z pg. 37).

12.

•Disengage the Squeeze mode (Z pg. 34).

13.

•Turn off the Video Echo effect (Z pg. 45).

•Wait until the Picture Wipe or Dissolve effects are completed (Z pg. 40).

•Change the setting of either the System Menu or the Power Dial (Z pg. 36).

•Do not attempt to take a Pro Snapshot when performing Digital Zoom (Z pg. 28).

14.

•Set the Power Dial to “M” (Z pg. 19).

•Change the setting of the Power Dial.

15.

•Turn off Sepia and Monotone (Z pg. 44).

16.

•Turn off Sepia, Monotone or Slow before adding Dissolve to a scene transition (Z pg. 44).

•Make sure that the Squeeze mode in the Recording Menu is set to “OFF” (Z pg. 34).

•Make sure you have selected the P.AE/Effects you want before starting editing (Z pg. 44).

17.

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

18.

The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions don’t work.

19.

The Picture Wipe function doesn’t work.

20.

Even when Slow Shutter isn't selected, the image looks like it is activated.

21.

The Video Echo effect doesn’t work.

22.

There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe effect is activated.

23.

White Balance cannot be activated.

24.

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

25.

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

18.

•The last selected editing scene is ending.

•At the end of the last selected scene for editing, the Power Dial was set to “OFF”.

•The power is off.

19.

•The Slow Shutter effect is activated.

•The Squeeze or Cinema mode is selected in the Recording Menu.

20.

•When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Shutter.

21.

•The Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions are in use.

•The Squeeze mode is selected in the Recording Menu.

•A Fade-In or Fade-Out is in progress (White Fader, Black Fader or Black & White Fader).

22.

•The Picture Wipe or Dissolve function is in use.

23.

•The Sepia or Monotone effect is activated.

24.

•This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is not a malfunction.

25.

•This is not a malfunction.

18.

•Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning recording. The effects are then automatically activated (Z pg. 40).

•Do not turn off the camcorder’s power after setting Edit-In and Edit-Out points, as they will all be erased (Z pg. 40).

•The camcorder automatically shuts off after 5 minutes have elapsed in the RecordStandby mode. Make sure you continue operations within 5 minutes after engaging Record-Standby mode (Z pg. 40).

19.

•Make sure the Squeeze mode, Cinema mode, or Slow Shutter effect is not activated when preparing to use the Picture Wipe function (Z pg. 34, 45).

20.

•If you want the lighting to look more natural, set GAIN UP to “AGC” or “OFF” in the Recording Menu (Z pg. 34).

21.

•Make sure the Squeeze mode is set to “OFF” (Z pg. 34).

•Do not try to use the Video Echo effect during a Fade-In or Fade-Out (Z pg. 38).

22.

•Do not try to use the Classic Film or Strobe effect during a scene transition (Z pg. 45).

23.

•Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance (Z pg. 44).

24.

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25.

————

(Cont.)

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

26.

There are disturbances in audio and video.

27.

During recording, the date/time does not appear.

28.

The indicators and messages do not appear on screen.

29.

The indicators do not appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.

30.

Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish.

31.

The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.

32.

The indicators and the image color on the LCD monitor are not clear.

33.

Images on the LCD monitor are jittery.

34.

The LCD monitor and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints).

•If Audio Dubbing or Insert Editing have been performed repeatedly on the same portion of the tape, disturbance to the sound and picture may result.

27.

•“DISPLAY” is set to “OFF” in the Date/Time Menu.

•Interface shooting is performed.

28.

•“ON SCREEN” is set to “OFF” in the Date/Time Menu.

29.

•You have made the indicators disappear.

30.

•

In places subject to low temperature, images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. When this happens, the displayed colors differ from those that are actually recorded. This is not a defect of the camcorder.

•

When the LCD monitor's fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.

31.

•The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot.

32.

•This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed.

33.

•The speaker volume is too

great.

34.

————

26.

•Use a new, or infrequently used, tape for Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing (Z pg. 70, 71).

27.

•Set “DISPLAY” to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu (Zpg. 13).

•During interface shooting, the date/time does not appear (Z pg. 25).

•Press the ON/OFF button for longer than 1 second to make the indicators appear (Z pg. 24).

28.

•Set “ON SCREEN” to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu (Z pg. 27).

•Press the ON/OFF button for longer than 1 second to make the indicators appear (Z pg. 24).

29.

•Press the ON/OFF button for longer than 1 second to make the indicators appear (Z pg. 24).

30.

•Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor (Z pg. 24, 25).

31.

•Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Dial to “OFF”, and let the unit cool down (Z pg. 21).

32.

————

33.

•Turn the speaker volume down (Z pg. 53).

34.

•Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can cause damage.

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

35.

The LCD monitor indications blink.

36.

Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

37.

The LCD monitor indications are distorted.

38.

An unusual mark appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

39.

An error indication (E01 — E07) appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

40.

The charge indicator on the AC Power Adapter/ Charger does not light.

41.

The recording mode

indicator “LP” blinks on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

42.

Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.

43.

When the image is printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.

TROUBLESHOOTING

35.

•

Certain FADE/WIPE, P.AE/ Effects, DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time.

36.

•

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

99.99 %)

37.

•During playback of the unrecorded portion, Highspeed Search and still playback, LCD monitor indications appear distorted. This is not a defect.

38.

————

39.

•A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the camcorder’s functions become unusable.

40.

•T he temperature of the battery is extremely high/ low.

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

41.

•This occurs when recording in

the LP mode is not available. After the indicator blinks, the recording mode switches to “SP” and recording goes on.

42.

•The viewfinder is pulled out.

•The LCD monitor's brightness setting is too dark.

43.

•This is not a malfunction.

35.

•Re-read the sections covering FADE/WIPE, P.AE/ Effects and DIS (Z pgs. 35, 38 – 45).

36.

————

37.

————

38.

•

Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor/viewfinder indications (Z pgs. 81 – 83).

39.

•

Remove the power supply (battery pack, etc.) and press RESET button, and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

40.

•To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) (Z pg. 11).

41.

————

42.

•Push the viewfinder back in.

•Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor (Z pg. 24).

•If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open the monitor fully (Z pg. 25).

43.

•By recording with Digital Image Stabilizer set to “ON” (Z pg. 35) this can be avoided.

(Cont.)

AFTER USE

Cleaning The Camcorder

Hook

Battery pack

EN 77

Battery cover

Open switch (BATTERY)

LCD monitor

REMOVE POWER SUPPLY

Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Power Adapter/Charger (Z pg. 10, 11).

CLEAN EXTERIOR

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

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

CLEAN LENS

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

PULL OUT VIEWFINDER

Pull out the viewfinder fully.

CLEAN VIEWFINDER

Use a small screwdriver to lift the viewfinder eject knob up and clean the viewfinder with a lens blower or a soft cloth.

Viewfinder eject knob

PUSH VIEWFINDER BACK IN

Return the viewfinder eject knob to its original position and push the viewfinder back in.

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Open the LCD monitor fully.

CLEAN LCD MONITOR

With soft cloth, gently wipe the LCD monitor in a semicircular pattern. Avoid using too much pressure as this will smear the monitor screen, making it much more difficult to clean.

CLOSE LCD MONITOR

NOTES:

●

Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. This may damage the unit's body or cause malfunction.

●

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

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CONTROLS, INDICA TIONS AND CONNECT ORS

Connector cover

Pull this out to open.

9 0

3 4

5 6

@ #

^ &

( )

q w e r

1 Zoom switch or volume switch (VOL.)

(Z pg. 26, 52)

Adjusts zoom during recording or the sound volume during playback.

2 Grip strap (Z pg. 16) 3 Lens hood

4 Tally lamp

Lights during recording.

5 Remote sensor (Z pg. 54)

Receives the signal from the remote control. When using the remote control, point it at the remote sensor.

6 Lens cover

Opens when the viewfinder is pulled out or the LCD monitor is opened fully.

7 Stereo microphone (Z pg. 70)

For use when recording or audio dubbing.

8 External microphone input connector

(MIC) (Stereo) (Z pg. 70)

An optional microphone can be connected.

9 JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

(DIGITAL STILL) output connector

Z pg. 60)

(

Outputs the digital still image to a personal computer.

0 EDIT jack (Z pg. 65)

Using an editing cable, connect to the remote control or VCR.

! RESET button (Z pg. 76)

When a malfunction occurs, press this button after removing the power supply (battery etc.). Pressing this button also resets the date/time or various settings.

@ Stop button (5) (Z pg. 52)

Stops playback of the tape.

# Play/Pause button (6/

Plays back or stops the tape temporarily.

$ Rewind button (

Rewinds the tape.

% Fast-Forward button (

Fast-Forwards the tape.

) (Z pg. 52)

EN 79

^ Progressive Dial (PROGRESSIVE)

(Z pg. 30, 46)

Turn for Progressive Video Recording or Pro Snapshot Recording.

& Progressive Button (Z pg. 30, 46)

When this button is pressed, the camcorder starts Progressive Mode Recording (high resolution). When pressed during playback, a playback snapshot is taken.

* OPEN/EJECT switch (Z pg. 14)

Slide the switch down when loading/unloading a tape.

( Speaker (Z pg. 52)

During playback, the sound can be heard.

) PUSH-OPEN button (Z pg. 14)

Press to open the LCD monitor.

q Power dial (Z pg. 20)

Turning the camcorder on/off, recording or playback is possible.

w MENU button (Z pg. 33)

Press this button to make the Menu appear.

ON/OFF button (Z pg. 24)

Press and hold this button for more than approx. 1 second to make the indications appear on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder .

e Function Navigator Dial (Select Dial)

Z pg. 24, 33)

(

Adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor or selects the Menu etc. Referred to in this manual as “Select Dial”.

r START/STOP button (Z pg. 20)

Starts recording or stops recording to make the camcorder enter the record-standby mode.

t Viewfinder (Z pg. 17)

Pull out when recording.

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CONTROLS, INDICA TIONS AND CONNECT ORS

(Cont.)

Connector cover

Pull this out to open.

y LCD monitor (Z pg. 24)

The image appears during recording or playback.

u Cassette cover (Z pg. 14) i DV OUT connector (Z pg. 60, 61, 63)

Connect to a video unit equipped with a DV connector.

o Video/audio output connector or head-

phones connector (

Z pg. 58, 70)

(

The provided VIDEO/AUDIO cable (ø3.5) can be connected to a television etc. Using optional headphones, you can listen to the sound. However, headphones equipped with volume control cannot be used.

/AV-OUT)

i o

Bottom of the camcorder

TRE

p DC IN jack (Z pg. 12)

The DC cord of an AC Power Adapter can be connected.

Q S-VIDEO OUT connector

Z pg. 58, 65)

(

Connect to a video unit equipped with an SVideo connector.

W Battery cover (Z pg. 11)

Open the battery cover to insert the battery.

E Battery cover open switch (BATTERY)

Z pg. 11)

(

Slide in the direction of the arrow to open the battery cover.

R Power Pack (MULTI) connector

Z pg. 12)

(

Attach to the Power Pack (optional).

T Tripod mounting socket (Z pg. 16)

1* 2*3 5 6* 7*4*

EN 81

q )

D T

( *

& ^

MANUAL

1/250

0 L PHOTO

SOUND

PAUSE

MODE 32kHz

LP 35 min

RECPS

444

DEC 25 ’ 98

5 : 30

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording

No. FUNCTION

1* Displays the operation mode position. (Z pg. 19) 2* Appears when taking a Pro Snapshot. (Z pg. 30) 3 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. (Z pg. 34) 4* Appears when in the Record-Standby mode. (Z pg. 20) 5 Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer is engaged. (Z pg. 35) 6* Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). (Z pg. 15) 7* Displays the tape remaining time. During Interface Shooting (Z pg. 25), when the tape

remaining time reaches 2 minutes, this indication is shown as follows;

– –

1 min.

0 min.

–

– – –

8* Appears during recording. (Z pg. 20) 9 Appears while the tape is running. (Z pg. 20) 0* Appears when Progressive Video Recording is selected. (Z pg. 46) ! Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind. (Z pg. 37) @* Displays the 5 second mode recording or animation recording mode. (Z pg. 28) # Displays the sound mode for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder. (Z pg. 37) $* Displays the date/time. (Z pg. 27) %* Appears during self-timer recording. (Z pg. 29) ^ Appears when the focus is adjusted manually. (Z pg. 47) & Appears when the exposure is adjusted. (Z pg. 48) * Appears when the iris is locked. (Z pg. 49) ( Appears when the white balance is adjusted. (Z pg. 50) ) Displays the selected P.AE/Effect. (Z pg. 44) q Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect. (Z pg. 38) w Appears when Digital Zoom is activated. (Z pg. 35) e Appears during zooming. (Z pg. 26)

2 min.

:Pressing ON/OFF for longer than 1 second lets you remove indications marked with * from the screen.

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CONTROLS, INDICA TIONS AND CONNECT ORS

1 2 3

(Cont.)

32kHz

TC 01 : 28 : 15

VOLUME

SOUND1

LP PS

DEC 25 ’ 98

– – – – – – – – – –

5 : 30

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback

No. FUNCTION

1 Displays the sound mode. (Z pg. 57) 2 Displays the recording mode of the tape being played back. 3 Appears during playback of scenes recorded in the Progressive Mode. 4 Appears while a tape is running.

: Playback

: Fast-Forward/High-speed search

: Rewind/High-speed search

: Forward slow-motion

6 : Reverse slow-motion 6 : Pause w : Insert e : Audio Dubbing

5 Displays the date/time. (Z pg. 57) 6 Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the speaker volume. (Z pg. 24, 52) 7 Displays the time code. (Z pg. 57)

Warning Indications

INDICATIONS FUNCTION

Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level: high

Remaining power level: exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator

blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, po wer turns off automatically .

Appears when no tape is loaded, or when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”. (Z pg. 14)

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording.(Z pg. 85)

Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, the camcorder turns off automatically.

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TAPE!

TAPE END

SET DATE/TIME!

ERROR!

REFER MANUAL

E01 — E07

Appears for 10 seconds after power is turned on if there's no tape loaded.

Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. (Z pg. 24)

● Appears when the date/time is not set. (Z pg. 13)

● Appears when the built-in rechargeable battery is

discharged and the previously set date/time is erased. (Z pg. 13)

● Appears when Audio Dubbing is unavailable. (Z pg. 70)

● Appears when Insert Editing is unavailable. (Z pg. 71)

The error indications (E01 — E07) show w hat type of malfunction has occured. W hen an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically . Press the reset button after removing the pow er supply (battery, etc.), and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. (Z pg. 76)

84 EN

When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas other than the USA

n The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER

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

Plug adapter

Battery Packs

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

1. To avoid hazard . . .

....do not burn.

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

....do not modify or disassemble.

....do not expose the battery to temperatures

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

....use only specified chargers.

2. 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 once a year 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.

NOTES:

●

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

Temperature Range Specifications

Charging ................... 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)

Operation.................. 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage ...................... –10°C to 30°C (-14°F to 86°F)

●

Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20°C (68°F).

●

The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

Terminals

CA UTIONS

Cassettes

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

1. During use . . .

....make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV

mark.

....be aware that recording onto prerecorded

tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals.

....make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

....do not load and unload the cassette

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

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

the tape to fingerprints and dust.

2. Store cassettes . . .

....away from heaters or other heat sources.

....out of direct sunlight.

....where they won’t be subject to unnecessary

shock or vibration.

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

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

....vertically, in their original cases.

LCD monitor

1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT . . .

....push it strongly or apply any shocks.

....place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on

the bottom.

2. To prolong service life . . .

....avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use.

These are not malfunctions. . . .

•While using the camcorder, the surface around the

LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up.

•If you leave power on for a long time, the surface

around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

Main Unit

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

....open the camcorder’s chassis.

....disassemble or modify the unit.

....short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use.

....allow inflammables, water or metallic objects

to enter the unit.

....remove the battery pack or disconnect the

power supply while the power is on.

....leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

2. 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 a television set.

....near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting anten-

nas, etc.).

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

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

temperatures.

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

....in places of over 50°C (122°F).

....in places where humidity is extremely low

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

....in direct sunlight.

....in a closed car in summer.

....near a heater.

4. 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 or the

viewfinder.

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

or the grip.

....swing the soft camera case excessively when

the camcorder is inside it.

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5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:

•No picture during playback.

•Blocks of noise appear during playback.

•During recording, the Head Clog Warning indicator “ ” appears.

In such cases, use the 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 check-ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

How To Handle A CD-ROM

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

•Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.

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

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

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CA UTIONS

(Cont.)

Declaration of Conformity Model Number : VC-VJ49WU

Trade Name :JVC Responsible party : US JVC CORP. Address : 41 Slater Drive,

Elmwood Park, N. J. 07407

Telephone Number : (201) 794–3900 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

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

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.

Serious malfunctioning

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

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and press the RESET button and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

SPECIFICA TIONS

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CAMCORDER

General

Power : DC 6.3 V (using AC Adapter) Power consumption : 6.3 W (viewfinder on), 8.2 W (LCD monitor on)

Format : DV Format (SD mode) Signal format : NTSC Standard Video signal recording format : Digital Component Recording Cassette : MINI DV Cassette Tape Speed : SP: 18.8 mm/s

Maximum recording time : SP: 60 min. Pickup : 1/3" CCD (Progressive Scan CCD)

Lens : F1.2, f = 5 to 50 mm, 10:1 Power Zoom Lens LCD monitor : 4", 112,000 pixel TFT/LCD panel Viewfinder : 0.55" color LCD, 113,000 pixel Operating temperature : 0 to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Operating humidity : 35 to 80% Storage temperature : –20 to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F) Dimensions : 96 (W) x 86 (H) x 160 (D) mm (3-13/16" x 3-7/16" x 6-5/16") Weight : Approx. 680 g (1.5 lbs) (without cassette and battery)

Video

Output : 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, analog output S-VIDEO output : Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, analog output DV output : 4-pin, IEEE1394 conformity, digital output

Digital still output : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head jack (compatible with RC-5325 plug)

DC 7.2 V (using Battery)

LP: 12.5 mm/s LP: 90 min. (using DVM-60 cassette)

Approx. 790 g (1.8 lbs) (incl. cassette and battery)

(via ø3.5 mm AV output jack) C: 0.29 Vp-p, 75 Ω, analog output

Audio

Output : –8 dBs, 1 kΩ analog output (via ø3.5 mm AV output jack) Headphone output : Stereo (via ø3.5 mm AV output jack) External microphone input : –62 dBs, high impedance unbalanced with ø3.5 mm (STEREO) Speaker : Monaural

AC ADAPTER/CHARGER

Power

U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz

Other Countries : AC 110 to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption : 20 W Output power : DC 7.2 V , 1.2 A (charge)

Operating temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Dimensions : 94 mm (W) x 36 mm (H) x 122 mm (D) Weight : Approx. 300 g (0.7 lbs)

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

: DC 6.3 V , 1.8 A (VTR)

(when charging, 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)) (3-3/4" x 1-7/16" x 4-13/16")

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Iris

Works like the pupil of the human eye. In a well-lit environment, the human pupil contracts to keep too much light from entering. In low lighting, the pupil dilates to allow more light in.

Color temperature

A measurement in Kelvin degrees which indicates the color contents of a light source; bluish light has a higher color temperature than reddish light. To reproduce white as white under different types of lighting, the chrominance signal must be adjusted to match the light source’s color temperature. (See “White Balance”.)

AC Power Adapter/Changer

Used when charging the battery. Or, when connected directly to the camcorder, it can be used as a power supply.

Auto focus

Focus can be set for automatic adjustment, for beginners who find the adjustment difficult.

On-screen display

Displays in the viewfinder or the LCD monitor can be shown on a connected TV.

Strobe

In the early days of movie making, 1-second strobes were uncommon, so movies didn’t have the smooth movement they have today. This function gives movies the old-film flicker effect.

Record-Standby

Engage this mode by pressing START/STOP during Stop or Record modes. It means that the camcorder, or your VCR, is paused and ready to record.

CCD (Charge coupled device)

Solid-state imaging device used in camcorders as the camera’s image pickup; analogous to the eye’s retina except that picture information is output as electric signals.

Dew sensor

If condensation forms inside the unit due to a temperature change, the indicator appears in the viewfinder or the LCD monitor, and the camcorder becomes unusable.

Digital zoom

10X Optical zoom image is taken and digitally processed to provide 40X or 200X magnified images.

Digital Image Stabilizer

When shooting while holding the camcorder in your hand, even if you think you’re perfectly still, there is slight movement. This function compensates for that movement.

Fade

An effect used in scene transitions. Like movies or TV, the scene gradually goes black or white (fade out), or comes in from a black or white screen (fade in).

White balance

A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced.

Wipe

An effect used in scene transitions. A scene disappears as though it’s being wiped off the screen (wipe out), or appears as though it’s wiped on (wipe in).

INDEX

Animation ............................................... Z pg. 37

Audio Dubbing ....................................... Z pg. 70

Auto Focus.............................................. Z pg. 47

Auto Shut off ........................................... Z pg. 21

Battery .................................................... Z pg. 10

Battery Low............................................. Z pg. 83

Beep/Tally ............................................... Z pg. 37

Charging ................................................. Z pg. 10

Cleaning The Camcorder ......................... Z pg. 77

Color bar(BAR)........................................ Z pg. 31

Connections........................ Z pg. 12, 58 – 61, 63

Date/Time Display ............................ Z pg. 27, 57

Date/Time Settings .................................. Z pg. 13

Digital Dubbing ...................................... Z pg. 63

Digital Image Stabilizer ........................... Z pg. 35

Digital Zoom .......................................... Z pg. 35

Dubbing ........................................... Z pg. 62, 63

Editing .............................................. Z pg. 62, 63

Exposure Control .................................... Z pg. 48

5SD ........................................................ Z pg. 28

5-Second Mode ...................................... Z pg. 28

Fade-In/Out............................................. Z pg. 39

Focus Adjustment.................................... Z pg. 47

Insert Editing ........................................... Z pg. 71

Iris .......................................................... Z pg. 49

Iris Lock .................................................. Z pg. 49

LCD monitor/Viewfinder

indications ...................................... Z pg. 81 – 83

Lithium Battery ............................... Z pg. 2, 5, 84

Loading A Tape ....................................... Z pg. 14

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Motor Drive Mode .................................. Z pg. 31

On-Screen Menus ..................... Z pg. 33 – 37, 55

Operation Mode ..................................... Z pg. 19

P.AE/Effects........................................ Z pg. 44, 45

Photo Frame............................................ Z pg. 31

Playback Zoom ....................................... Z pg. 54

Power (AC/Battery) ............................ Z pg. 11, 12

Progressive Video Recording ................... Z pg. 46

Pro Snapshot Mode ................................. Z pg. 30

Random Assemble Editing ............... Z pg. 65 – 69

Record Safety Tab.................................... Z pg. 14

Record-Standby....................................... Z pg. 21

Recording Format.................................... Z pg. 8

Remote Control....................................... Z pg. 18

Self-Timer................................................ Z pg. 29

Set VCR Brand......................................... Z pg. 64

Slow Motion Playback ............................ Z pg. 53

Slow Shutter............................................ Z pg. 45

Sound Mode ........................................... Z pg. 37

Squeeze .................................................. Z pg. 34

Still Playback .......................................... Z pg. 53

Strobe ..................................................... Z pg. 45

Tapes ...................................................... Z pg. 14

Time Code .......................................... Z pg. 8, 23

White Balance ..................................Z pg. 50, 51

Wide Mode............................................. Z pg. 34

Wipe In/Out............................................ Z pg. 39

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