JVC GR DV 3 User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS

ABOUT DV

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES GETTING STARTED

Charging The Battery Pack..................... 8

Installing The Battery Pack .................... 9

Indoor Use ..................................... 10

Using The Battery Holder .................... 10

Date/Time Settings ........................... 11

Loading/Unloading A Cassette .............. 12

Recording Mode Setting ...................... 13

Grip Strap Attachment........................ 14

Tripod Mounting ............................... 15

Dioptre Adjustment ........................... 15

Remote Control Unit .......................... 16

Operation Mode ............................... 17

RECORDING

Basic Recording ................................ 18

Advanced Features ............................ 23

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback ................................. 46

Advanced Features ............................ 48

Basic Connections ............................. 52

Advanced Connections ........................ 56

EDITING

Dubbing ......................................... 58

Digital Dubbing ................................ 59

Brand Setting .................................. 60

Random Assemble Editing .................... 61

For More Accurate Editing .................... 64

Audio Dubbing ................................. 66

TROUBLESHOOTING AFTER USE

CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS

Camcorder ...................................... 74

AC Charger Station............................ 76

Indications During Recording ................ 77

Indications During Playback ................. 78

Warning Indications ........................... 79

CAUTIONS SPECIFICATIONS GLOSSARY OF TERMS

INDEX

6 8

68 73

80 82 84

LYT0193-001B

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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 cover page).

•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. 74 – 79) and familiarize yourself with button

locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions 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 80 and 81 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.

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

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

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

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

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

CAUTIONS:

n To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

n When you are not using the AC Charger

Station for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

WARNING:

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

Warning on lithium cell battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C 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.

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CAUTION (applies to the AC Charger Station):

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER– SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V607U or BN-V615U battery pack and, to recharge it, the provided multi-voltage AC Charger Station AA-V60EK. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ. 65.

n This camcorder is designed exclusively for

the cassettes marked unit.

Before recording an important scene . . .

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

.... remember that this camcorder is not compatible

.... remember that the this camcorder is intended

digital video cassette. Only

can be used with this

DV mark.

with other digital video formats.

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.)

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

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

DO read the operating instructions before you

attempt to use the equipment.

DO ensure that all electrical connections (including

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

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt

about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on

equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in

any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose

dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is

unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or

radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such

use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for

example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with

wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to

rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything

into holes, slots or any other opening in the case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical

equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

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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 hand strap. Hold the camcorder firmly in your hand, with the strap securely around your wrist. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder 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.

CAUTION! Attaching the camcorder to the AC Charger Station, connecting cables (AUDIO/VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Editing, DC) and leaving the unit on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.

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), 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 reattach 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.)

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.

ABOUT DV

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 colour signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals are

identified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analogue to Digital) converter samples the Y signal at 13.5 MHz, and R-Y and B-Y at 6.75 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.

EN 5

NOTE:

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

VIDEO

Lens

Luminance Signal (Y)

Colour Difference Signal (R-Y/B-Y)

A/D

conversion

Recording by rotating head helical scan

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

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

Chromatic

Analysis

A/D

conversion

A/D

conversion

Tape direction

Sub-Code Area

Video Area

12 tracks/frame

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.

Signal

compression

Audio Area

ITI Area

5.24 mm

6.35 mm

The digital video signal is recorded here.

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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

AC Charger Station

AA-V60EK

Grip/Hand strap

VIDEO/AUDIO cable

(AC Charger Station to TV or VCR,

RCA plug 4 RCA plug)

DC cord

Battery pack BN-V607U

VIDEO/AUDIO cable

(camcorder to TV or VCR,

ø3.5 mini-plug 4 RCA plug)

S-VIDEO cable

Editing cable

(ø3.5 mini-plug, 2 poles)

EN 7

Remote control unit

RM-V712U

Cable adapter

MiniDV Cassette Tape 30 min

(DVM-30) M-DV30ME

Lithium battery CR2025

(for remote control unit)

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GETTING STARTED

Charging The Battery Pack

The battery pack has not been charged at the factory. Before using it, be sure to charge it with the AC Charger Station.

ATTACH

To AC outlet

DC OUT jack

SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER

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

ATTACH BATTERY

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

•The Charger Indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started.

CONFIRM STATUS

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

DETACH BATTERY

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

•Remember to unplug the AC Charger Station’s power cord from an AC outlet.

Battery Approximate charging time BN-V607U 90 min. BN-V615U

(optional)

Battery pack BN-V607U

Power cord

Charger indicator

Power lamp

180 min.

DETACH

AC Charger Station AA-V60EK

NOTES:

●

If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the AC Charger Station during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops (

pg. 10).

●

When using the AC Charger Station, be sure to use the supplied power cord 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 Charger Station, then try charging again.

●

Since the AC Charger Station 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.

INFORMATION:

The AC Charger Station (provided) enables you to charge not only one battery pack but also one battery pack installed in the camcorder (Z pg. 53).

Power cord

EN 9

Charging Environment

Perform charging where the temperature is between 10° and 30°C. 20° to 25°C 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:

•The temperature is approximately 20°C

However, . . .

•If the temperature is below 10°C, or

•If zoom or Record-Standby is engaged 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.

No. of batteries to supply power

Using one battery (BN-V607U) installed in the camcorder Using one battery (BN-V615U) installed in the optional Battery Holder

(CU-V615U) attached to the camcorder

Using two batteries; one (BN-V607U) installed in the camcorder and one (BN-V607U or BN-V615U) installed in the optional Battery Holder (CU-V615U) attached to the camcorder

Using a BN-V856U battery*

* The BN-V856U battery, as well as the AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger for charging it, is included in

the optional VU-V856KIT Extended-Use Battery Pack Kit.

BN-V607U x 2

BN-V607U & BN-V615U

Approximate recording time (unit: min)

120

180

420

Installing The Battery Pack

The battery pack has not been charged at the factory. Before installing it in the camcorder, be sure to charge it with the AC Charger Station (Z pg. 8). It is also possible to charge the battery pack installed in the camcorder (Z pg. 53).

OPEN BATTERY COVER

Slide down the open switch.

Open switch (BATTERY)

INSERT CHARGED BATTERY

Insert the mark end of the battery first. Inserting the battery backwards will result in malfunction.

CLOSE BATTERY COVER

Battery cover

Battery

NOTES:

●

To remove the battery pack, turn off the camcorder and open the battery cover so that the battery pack comes out halfway. Then pull out the battery pack.

●

Be careful not to drop the battery pack.

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GETTING STARTED

Indoor Use

When using the camcorder indoors, you can use the AC Charger Station (provided) instead of a battery.

(Cont.)

Slide down the open switch.

Remove.

Coupler

Core filter

CONNECT DC CORD TO CAMCORDER

Insert the coupler of the provided DC cord into the camcorder.

CONNECT DC CORD TO AC

CHARGER STATION

Connect the DC cord to the AC Charger Station’s DC OUT jack.

To DC OUT jack

DC cord

NOTE:

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

Power lamp

When power is supplied, the power lamp lights.

AC Charger Station AA-V60EK

SUPPLY POWER TO AC CHARGER STATION

Plug the AC Charger Station’s power cord into an AC outlet.

To AC outlet

Power cord

Using The Battery Holder

For extended use, prepare the Battery Holder (CU-V615U), which can be loaded with one battery pack. This Battery Holder can be used together with the battery installed in the camcorder.

INSERT CHARGED BATTERY

To insert a battery pack, slide the battery lock switch to the release position and insert the

Camcorder connector

Camcorder lock lever (with release button)

Battery lock switch

Nub

Mark

Battery

battery pack from falling out, be sure to slide the battery lock switch to the lock position.

ATTACH TO CAMCORDER

Insert the Battery Holder’s nub into the mounting socket on the bottom of the camcorder and slide the camcorder lock lever to the lock position.

•To detach the camcorder, press the release button on the lock lever and slide the lock lever to the release position. Then slide the battery lock switch to the release position.

NOTES:

●

When the battery remaining power indicator appears as When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.

●

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.

end first. To prevent the battery

, that means the battery power is close to nil.

EN 11

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. 51).

Display

Lock button

Power lamp

Power Dial

OFF

REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM DIS GAIN UP

TO DATE / TIME MENU

TO SYSTEM MENU

END

Recording Menu

SP 40X

ON AGC

Select Dial

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Set the Power Dial to “M” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial, and pull out the viewfinder fully.

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

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 “day” is highlighted and begins blinking. Rotating the Select Dial, input the day. Press the Select Dial. Repeat the procedure to input the month, year, hour and minute.

•

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

ON SCREEN OFF

DATE / TIME

ONDISPLAY

MENU button

RETURN

Date/Time Menu

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 Charger Station, 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 Charger Station 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.

1 . 1 . 00

0 : 00

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Loading/Unloading A Cassette

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

OPEN/EJECT switch

Make sure the window side is facing out.

Erase protection switch**

GETTING STARTED

Cassette holder

Cassette cover

PUSH HERE

(Cont.)

OPEN CASSETTE COVER

Turn the power on, 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.

Approximate recording time

Tape

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

Recording mode

SP LP

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.

●

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.

●

Even when the camcorder is switched off, a cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is closed with the camcorder switched off, however, it may not recede. It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or unloading.

●

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 20 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.

Lock button

Power lamp

OFF

Display

Recording Menu

REC MODE

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

SP 40X

ON AGC

EN 13

Power dial

Select Dial

Recording mode indicator

SELECT OPERATION MODE

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

PULL OUT VIEWFINDER

Pull out the viewfinder fully. The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is turned on.

ACCESS RECORDING MENU

Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.

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.

•“LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time.

•Audio Dubbing is impossible on a tape recorded in the LP mode.

END

MENU button

SP SP

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

END

40X ON AGC

NOTES:

●

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.

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Grip Strap Attachment

GETTING STARTED

(Cont.)

Grip Strap

Bottom of camcorder

Length adjuster

Hand strap eyelet

Loop

Pad

START/STOP

Pad

Sub hand strap eyelet

ATTACH GRIP STRAP TO HAND

STRAP EYELET

Open the pad and pull the grip strap in the direction of the arrow to remove the grip strap from the pad. Thread the end of the grip strap through the hand strap eyelet, then thread the other end of the grip through the loop. Pull firmly to ensure secure attachment.

•To use the strap as a hand strap, thread the strap through the length adjuster when attaching it to the camcorder.

ATTACH GRIP STRAP TO SUB

HAND STRAP EYELET

Open the pad and thread the grip strap through the pad. Next, thread the end of the grip strap through the sub hand strap eyelet.

ADJUST LENGTH

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

Bottom of camcorder

Dioptre Adjustment

Adjust the viewfinder display for best viewing.

Diopter adjust lever

EN 15

Tripod Mounting

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

Display

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Set the Power Dial to “A” or “M”.

TURN ON CAMCORDER

Pull out the viewfinder fully.

OFF

PAUSE

ADJUST DIOPTRE

Slide the Dioptre 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 STARTED

(Cont.)

Remote Control Unit

You can use the RM-V712U 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.

PAUSE IN connector (Z pg. 61)

Zoom Buttons (

SHIFT Button (

SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons (Z pg. 47)

FADE/WIPE Button (

EFFECT ON/OFF Button (

Z pg. 49)

Z pg. 48)

DISPLAY Button (

Z pg. 58)

Z pg. 48)

Left/Right Buttons (

Z pg. 48)

Z pg. 61)

EFFECT Button

Z pg. 49)

(

START/STOP Button (

R.A. EDIT Buttons (Z pg. 61 – 63)

Z pg. 18)

AUDIO MONITOR Button (

Z pg. 51)

MBR SET Button (

Down Button (Z pg. 48)

A.DUB Button (Z pg. 66)

Up Button (Z pg. 48)

Operation Buttons (

Z pg. 48, 58)

Z pg. 60)

Knob

Installing The Battery

The RM-V712U 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 warning concerning lithium batteries (Z pg. 2).

EN 17

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 “M”, “5S” or “ ”When set to “A”

F . AUTO

PAUSE

Lock button

Power lamp

OFF

MANUAL

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

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 Auto 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. 46 – 57. Allows you to switch off the camcorder. After setting to this position, Manual

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

PAUSE

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You should already have performed the necessary preparations (Z pg. 8 – 17). Set the Power Dial to “A” and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features.

RECORDING

Basic Recording

NOTE:

Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time (Z pg. 11). Even if they don’t appear during recording, you can display them during playback (Z pg. 51).

Display

Lock button

Power lamp

OFF

PAUSE

REC

444

Power Dial

START/STOP button

Select Dial

Tally lamp Camera sensor

SELECT OPERATION MODE

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

PULL OUT VIEWFINDER

Pull out the viewfinder fully.

•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 “PAUSE” 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.

IND.ON/OFF button

END RECORDING

When you’re finished recording, push back the viewfinder; the lens cover closes and the power lamp goes out.

•When transporting, make sure the viewfinder is pushed back.

•To turn power on again, pull out the viewfinder.

Set the Power Dial to “OFF”.

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

During recording

PAUSE

Record-Standby

NOTES:

●

Be careful not to cover the camera sensor; built-in here is the sensor necessary for shooting.

●

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. 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 break 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. 20).

●

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 IND.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. 79).

●

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.

444

” and warning

EN 19

Tape Remaining Indicator

The time remaining on the tape is automatically monitored and displayed (Z pg. 77). 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

2 min

blinking

1 min

blinking blinking

0 min

89 min3 min

Brightness Control

You can adjust the brightness of the display by rotating the Select Dial.

– – – – – – – – – –

BRIGHT

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

Rotate the Select Dial until the brightness indicator moves and the display reaches its appropriate brightness.

•The brightness indication appears on the display.

Viewfinder Indications

You can make the Viewfinder indications appear/ disappear.

PRESS IND.ON/OFF BUTTON

When you do not want the indications to appear, press the IND.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 viewfinder. For the indications that can be removed, Z pg. 77.

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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.

Power Dial

Stop button

Play/Pause button

Rewind button

Fast-forward button

Power lamp

START/STOP button

OFF

Lock button

OFF

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

Pull out the viewfinder fully.

START SEARCH

Press 6/4, then press 2 or 3. Watch in the viewfinder 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 6/4 twice to engage the Still mode.

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:

Even 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.

EN 21

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. 61), 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. 20) 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 (25 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.)

Zoom

Select any one of the three powers of magnification and get “closer” to the subject (Z pg. 30).

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:

●

In Full Auto mode (when the Power Dial is set to “A”), zoom magnification of up to 40X is possible. In Manual mode (when the Power Dial is set to “M”), zooming is possible to a maximum of 100X.

●

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 functions done through Digital image processing (5SD mode,

pg. 24, Picture Wipe/Dissolve function, Z pg. 35, Snapshot, Z pg. 26, etc.) are activated.

●

Macro shooting (as close as approx. 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 switch

D T

Digital zoom zone

10X (optical) zoom zone

D T

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

D T

Zoom display

RECORDING

Advanced Features

EN 23

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. 11). Set “DISPLAY” to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu. The Date/Time is always displayed when the Power Dial is set to “A”.

Display

Lock button

OFF

Power Dial

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 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.

MENU button/ IND.ON/OFF button

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”.

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 IND.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.

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

ON AGC

ONDISPLAY

1 . 1 . 00

0 : 00

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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. 33), P.AE/Effects (Z pg. 39) and other manual operations cannot be performed.

Lock button

Dissolves during 5 second mode recording

START/STOP button

OFF

Power Dial

Select “5SD” at the System Menu (Z pg. 32). “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.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

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

PULL OUT VIEWFINDER

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.

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 Snapshot In The 5-Second Mode . . .

.... instead of pressing START/STOP in step 3, press

SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 6-second

Z pg. 26). When “SCENE” is set to

still ( “ANIM.” (Z pg. 32), this function is not available.

NOTE:

When “SCENE” is set to “ANIM.” in the System Menu, the 5-second recording function is not available. Animation recording of a 1/8-second clip is taken instead (Z pg. 32).

EN 25

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.

Display

Power lamp

Lock button

OFF

MANUAL

PAUSE

– – –

Power Dial

START/STOP button

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

SELECT OPERATION MODE

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

PULL OUT VIEWFINDER

Pull out the viewfinder fully. The Self-Timer indication appears.

•The camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.

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.

Begins blinking (Self-Timer starts)

Self-Timer indication

After 15 sec.

MANUAL

During recording

Blinks quickly

¥¥

(Self-Timer shooting starts soon)

After approx. 15 sec.

REC

444

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

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 Snapshot In The Self-Timer Mode . . .

.... in step 3, press SNAPSHOT instead of

START/STOP. After 15 seconds, a 6-second still

is recorded. After that, the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.

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RECORDING

Advanced Features (Cont.)

Snapshot

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

Display

PHOTO

During snapshot

SNAPSHOT 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 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. Press it and the System Menu appears.

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

TO SYSTEM MENU

END

Recording Menu System Menu

SP 40X

ON AGC

BEEP / TALLY WIND CUT SOUND MODE ID NUMBER DEMO. MODE

RETURN

OFF

MENU buton

SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE

Move the pointer and highlight bar to “PHOTO MODE” by rotating the Select Dial. Press it and choose the appropriate mode among the five Snapshot modes (Z pg. 27) by rotating it. Stop when the one you want is displayed and press it again. The pointer and highlight bar automatically move to “RETURN”. Press the Select Dial twice. Selection is complete and the menu disappears.

TAKE SNAPSHOT

Press the 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.

FRAMEPHOTO MODE 5SSCENE ON OFF 32kHz 06 OFF

Lock button

Power Dial

EN 27

FULL* (Snapshot mode with no frame)

MULTI 4 (Multi-Analyzer 4)

FRAME* (Snapshot mode with frame)

* : There is a momentary camera shutter-type blackout.

Motor Drive mode:

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

PIN-UP (Pin-Up mode)

MULTI 9 (Multi-Analyzer 9)

NOTES:

●

In Full Auto mode, all Snapshot modes are available. However, the Snapshot mode cannot be changed.

●

During playback as well, all Snapshot modes are available.

●

However, during playback, “MULTI 4” and “MULTI 9” are not available when the “MONOTONE” or “SEPIA” playback effect (Z pg. 49) is selected.

●

The Snapshot mode (except FULL mode) is not possible while Digital Zoom (zoom magnification of over 10X, Z pg. 30) is activated.

●

If certain P.AE/Effects (Z pg. 40) are activated, some Snapshot modes cannot be used. If you select a Snapshot mode that is unusable in the current situation, the “PHOTO” indication blinks when you press the SNAPSHOT button.

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RECORDING

Advanced Features (Cont.)

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 29, 30 for details.

. The following selection procedure applies to

Recording Mode, Wide Mode, Zoom Magnifica-

Display

Lock button

OFF

Power Dial

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 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.

MENU button

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

ON AGC

SP 40X

ON 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, and 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.

EN 29

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

END

SP 40X

ON AGC

SP LP OFF

10X 40X

SQUEEZE

CINEMA

100X

OFFON

OFFAGC AUTO A

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 will be possible later.

NOTES:

●

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

●

When the Power Dial is set to “A”, Rec Mode remains as originally selected.

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/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.

CINEMA

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/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.

–Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on wide-screen TVs,

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.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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RECORDING

Advanced Features (Cont.)

ZOOM (Zoom magnification)

You can select 10X, 40X, or 100X 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. 100X–Electronically-processed images at 100-times magnification.

NOTES:

●

Even if 40X or 100X is selected, Digital Zoom (magnification of over 10X) cannot be used while functions done through Digital image processing (5SD mode, Z pg. 24, Picture Wipe/Dissolve function, Z pg. 35, Snapshot, Z pg. 26, etc.) 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 “OFF” in Manual mode, it is automatically set to “ON ” 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 automatically activated during Full Auto mode. The overall appearance is jagged, but the image

is bright. AUTO A –The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/25 — 1/200 sec.). Shooting a subject in low or

poor lighting at 1/25 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode, but the subject's movements are not smooth or natural. When set to this mode, “A” is displayed.

OFF–Select this setting when lighting is not a problem. Enables recording of the actual brightness you see.

System Menu

The System Menu allows you to set the following functions:

Sound Mode, ID numbers and Demonstration Mode

pg. 32).

EN 31

Photo Mode, Scene, Beep/Tally, Wind Cut,

Display

Lock button

OFF

Power Dial

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 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

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.

MENU button

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 DEMO. MODE

RETURN

SP 40X

ON AGC

FRAMEPHOTO MODE 5SSCENE ON OFF 32kHz 06 OFF

System Menu

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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BEEP / TALLY WIND CUT SOUND MODE ID NUMBER DEMO. MODE

RETURN

FRAMEPHOTO MODE 5SSCENE ON OFF 32kHz 06 OFF

RECORDING

FRAME MULTI 4 MULTI 9 5S ANIM.

ON OFF

32kHz 48kHz

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

FULL

5SD

ONOFF

Advanced Features (Cont.)

PIN-UP

PHOTO MODE

See pages 26 and 27.

SCENE (5-Second Mode) (Z pg. 24)

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. 41) and exposure control (Z pg. 42) 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.

ON–To activate the beep and tally lamp. OFF–To turn off the beep and tally lamp.

NOTE:

When the Power Dial is set to “A”, Beep/Tally remains as originally selected.

WIND CUT

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

ON–When shooting in high winds, set to “ON” to reduce noise.

•“

” 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–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.

DEMO. MODE (Demonstration Mode)

This setting demonstrates certain functions such as P.AE/Effects (Z pg. 40), etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When the camcorder is turned off, “DEMO. MODE” is set to “OFF”.

NOTE:

If a tape is in the camcorder, the Demo mode cannot be turned on.

EN 33

FADE/WIPE Effects

IMPORTANT:

If certain P.AE/Effects (Z pg. 40) are activated, some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used. If you select a Fade/ Wipe Effect that is unusable in the current situation, the indication blinks.

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 33 – 38 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

AUTO AUTO

OFF OFF

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 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.

FADER / WIPE

SEL.

B W

Fader/Wipe MenuManual Mode Item Menu

WIPE– SHUTTER

RANDOM OFF

FADER– WHITE

FADER– BLACK FADER– MOSAIC FADER– B.W

MANUAL

Lock button

OFF

Power Dial

PAUSE

START/STOP button

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

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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RECORDING

Advanced Features (Cont.)

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. 33).

Select any one effect from

, ,

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

B W

FADE

OFF

START/STOP button

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.

Example

Fade In

FADER – WHITE

WIPE

Example

Wipe In

WIPE – SCROLL

NOTE:

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

Fade Out

Wipe Out

EN 35

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. 33).

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

OFF

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 . . .

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Random Variations

When the fades/wipes at random.

is selected, the camcorder chooses one of

RECORDING

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.

Advanced Features (Cont.)

NOTE:

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

OFF

START/STOP button

FADER AND WIPE MENU

MENU EFFECT

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FADER — WHITE

FADER — BLACK

FADER — MOSAIC

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 or out with a full-screen mosaic effect.

Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour 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 centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the centre.

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

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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FADER AND WIPE MENU (cont.)

MENU EFFECT

RECORDING

Advanced Features (Cont.)

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 centre 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 centre 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 centre 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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P.AE/Effects

IMPORTANT:

If certain Fades or Wipes (Z pg. 37, 38) are activated, 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.

You can choose any one of the effects (Z pg. 40) from the P.AE/Effect Menu.

Display

FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE FADER

/ WIPE

P. AE

/ EFFECT

RETURN

Manual Mode Item Menu

AUTO AUTO

OFF OFF

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 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.

P. AE / EFFECT

SLOW X4

SLOW X10

OFF

1/50

SEL.

SHUTTER

1/100

SHUTTER

1/250

SHUTTER

1/500 1/500

SHUTTER

P.AE/EFFECT Menu

PAUSE

Lock button

Power Dial

1/50

1/100 1/250

1/50

The indicator for the selected mode appears, and the selected mode is engaged.

OFF

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.

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.

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SHUTTER (Variable Shutter

(Speed)

RECORDING

Advanced Features (Cont.)

CLASSIC FILM

1/50–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a

second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. 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-vapour 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. 44) is initially set to , but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.

SEPIA

Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.

STROBE

Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.

SLOW (Slow Shutter)

You can light dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting.

SLOW X4

The Shutter Speed is set to 1/12.5th of a second to quadruple the sensitivity.

SLOW X10

The Shutter Speed is set to 1/5th of a second to provide 10 times the sensitivity.

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

MONOTONE

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.

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.

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Manual Focus Adjustment

The camcorder, in most cases, adjusts the focus from approx. 5 cm to infinity automatically. However, when focusing is difficult or when the subject is not in the middle of the viewfinder, adjust the focus manually. Factory preset is “AUTO”.

Display

Lock button

OFF

Power Dial

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 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 upward to focus on faraway targets, and blinks while rotating the Select Dial downward 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)

Manual focus indicator

END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS

Press the Select Dial. 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:

●

After the Power Dial is set to “OFF”, Manual Focus is reset to “AUTO”.

●

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.

FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE FADER

/ WIPE

P. AE

/ EFFECT

RETURN

Manual Mode Item Menu

FOCUS

MANUAL

AUTO OFF

OFF

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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

Lock button

OFF

Power Dial

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 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 brighten or darken the image.

• The adjustment range is from –6 to +6.

END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE

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

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

Exposure control indicator

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:

●

After the Power Dial is set to “OFF”, Exposure Control is reset to “AUTO”.

●

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 back-

ground such as at the beach or when skiing.

•

When the background is overly dark or the

subject light.

Brightness control of the display

To adjust the brightness of the display, rotate the Select Dial (Z pg. 19). Note that the actual recorded image's brightness can not be changed by rotating this dial.

FOCUS

EXPOSURE MANUAL W. BALANCE FADER

/ WIPE

P. AE

/ EFFECT

RETURN

Manual Mode Item Menu

EXP.

AUTO AUTO

OFF OFF

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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 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

Lock button

Power Dial

Select Dial

OFF

SELECT OPERATION MODE

First turn the Power Dial to “M” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial, make sure 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.

CENTRE SUBJECT, LOCK IRIS

Adjust zoom so that the subject fills 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”.

Iris lock indicator

FOCUS EXPOSURE MANUAL W. BALANCE FADER

/ WIPE

P. AE

/ EFFECT

RETURN

Manual Mode Item Menu

0 L

AUTO AUTO

OFF OFF

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 colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction.

Display

FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO W. BALANCE FADER

/ WIPE

P. AE

/ EFFECT

RETURN

Manual Mode Item Menu White Balance Adjustment

Select Dial

AUTO AUTO

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 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

Lock button

Power Dial

OFF

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 “

”.

NOTES:

●

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

●

During 5-second recording, manually adjusted White Balance Adjustment settings are used, although other

menu settings are the same as in Full Auto mode.

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

“

”– When shooting with the white balance

already having been set on the subject

Z pg. 45).

(

“

”– When shooting outdoors on a sunny day.

“

”– When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.

“ ”– When using a video light or other similar

type of lighting.

EN 45

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

FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO

W. BALANCE

FADER

/ WIPE

P. AE

/ EFFECT

AUTO

OFF OFF

Lock button

Power Dial

OFF

Select Dial

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment (Z pg. 44), 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.

RETURN

Manual Mode Item Menu

MANUAL

PAUSE

Manual White Balance

Adjustment

To Change The Tint For Recording . . .

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

white balance is adjusted based on the colour, 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 colour 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 viewfinder.

PLAYBACK

Display

Basic Playback

Power Dial

OFF

Power lamp

Lock button

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

Pull out the viewfinder.

REWIND TAPE

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

Tape running indicator

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 viewfinder and, when you reach the spot you want 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.

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.

EN 47

Slow-Motion Playback

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

● To change from normal to slow-motion playback, press the Pause button at the point where you want to start playback in slow motion, point the remote control at the remote sensor, and press the Slow Rewind or Slow Forward button on the remote control unit. After playing back for about 20 seconds in Slow Rewind or after playing back for about 60 seconds in Slow Forward, normal playback resumes. 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.

● During Slow-motion playback, there will be disturbances in video. This is not a malfunction.

NOTES:

●

The sound is not available during High-Speed Search.

●

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

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PLAYBACK

Playback Zoom

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

Press TNormal playback

OFF

Press © (Right) to move image

Power Dial

Lock button

Advanced Features

Remote sensor

Stop button

Play button

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.

Zoom buttons

SHIFT Left/Right/Up/

Down buttons

PLAY STOP

NOTES:

●

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

●

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 4 effects.

PLAYBACK EFFECT

OFF

CLASSIC FILM

B/W

MONOTONE

SEPIA

STROBE

Play button

PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu

OFF

Power Dial

Lock button

EFFECT

Remote sensor

PLAY

EFFECT ON/OFF

START PLAYBACK

Press the Play button (4).

ACCESS PLAYBACK EFFECT SELECT

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

SELECT PLAYBACK EFFECT

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

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 “MONOTONE” or “SEPIA” is activated, the “MULTI 4” and “MULTI 9” Snapshot modes (Z pg. 27) are not available.

The effects that can be used during playback are

Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia and Strobe

effects work the same in playback as they did in recording. Refer to page 40 for more information.

. The

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PLAYBACK

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

(Z pg. 64, 65).

Display

and

Time Code

Advanced Features (Cont.)

. The following procedure applies

48kHz MODE 32kHz MODE SYNCHRO DISPLAY TIMECODE

END

Select Dial

FULL SOUND SOUND1 0 . 0 ON OFF

Playback Menu

SELECT OPERATION MODE

First turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial. Pull out the viewfinder fully.

ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU

Press MENU. The Playback Menu appears in the viewfinder 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

OFF ON OFF

FULL SOUND SOUND2 SOUND1

32kHz MODE SYNCHRO DISPLAY TIMECODE

END

OFF

MENU button

FULL SOUND48kHz MODE SOUND1 0 . 0 ON OFF

Power Dial

Lock 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 50, 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 66.

NOTES:

●

You can also use the 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*

*25 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. 50).

ON– The Time Code is displayed on the playback

screen.

OFF– The Time Code does not appear.

Display

25 . 12 . 98

10 : 35

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. 50).

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

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PLAYBACK

VCR/TV Connection (when connecting directly to the camcorder)

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

Basic Connections

Connector is under the cover.

To AV OUT connector

CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS

Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR

Pull out the connector cover and open it. Connect as shown in the illustration above.

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.

VIDEO/AUDIO cable (provided)

Cable adapter (provided)

If your TV or VCR has the 21-pin AV input connector (SCART), use the provided cable adapter.

To AUDIO IN connector (L/R)

White to AUDIO L

Red to AUDIO R

Yellow to VIDEO

To VIDEO IN connector

VIDEO OUT select switch (Set to CVBS)

To TV or VCR

VCR

NOTES:

●

It is recommended to use the AC Charger Station as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (Z pg. 10)

●

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

●

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 IND.

ON/OFF button for longer than 1 second.

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

•Date/Time, Time Code

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

(Z pg. 50).

•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. 11) to “ON” or “OFF”. Then set the Power Dial back to “PLAY”.

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VCR/TV Connection (using AC Charger Station)

Attach the camcorder to the AC Charger Station, then connect the AC Charger Station to a TV or VCR (Z pg. 54, 55), as described in the following steps.

To AC outlet

Power cord

Mark

Power lamp CAMERA charger

indicator

Lock!

Lock lever (with the Release button)

CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS

Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.

ATTACH AND LOCK

Align the mark on the camcorder with the one on the AC Charger Station and slide the camcorder to the AC Charger Station in the direction of the arrow. Slide the lock lever on the AC Charger Station in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. The camcorder and the AC Charger Station are now securely attached.

•When removing the camcorder, press the Release button and slide the lock lever in the opposite direction of the arrow and detach the camcorder in the opposite direction of the arrow.

•The AC Charger Station cannot function using the camcorder’s battery pack.

NOTE:

Never touch the connector on the bottom of the camcorder or on the AC Charger Station. If the pins are damaged, the connectors will become unusable due to contact failure.

INFORMATION:

Charging The Camcorder Battery Pack

If you attach the camcorder with the battery installed to the AC Charger Station, you can charge the battery pack. After doing steps 1 and 2 above, plug the AC Charger Station’s power cord into an AC outlet. The AC Charger Station’s CAMERA charger indicator starts blinking to indicate that charging has begun. When it stops blinking but stays on, charging is complete. The charging time for one BN-V607U battery pack is approx. 100 minutes.

Charging Two Battery Packs

If two battery packs are attached to the AC Charger Station (one attached to the AC Charger Station and one in the camcorder attached to it), they will be charged in the order that they were attached. The charging time for two BN-V607U battery packs is approx. 190 minutes.

NOTE:

To charge the battery pack installed in the camcorder, be sure to switch off the camcorder first. If it is not switched off, charging will not begin.

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PLAYBACK

VCR/TV connection (using the AC Charger Station) (Cont.)

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

Basic Connections (Cont.)

Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible only with regular video signal

Cable adapter (provided)

To AUDIO OUT connectors (L/R)

Red

White

Yellow Yellow

Core filter

VIDEO/AUDIO cable (provided)

Yellow: VIDEO White: AUDIO L Red: AUDIO R

To AUDIO IN connectors (L/R)

White

Red

To VIDEO IN connectorTo VIDEO OUT connector

Connection to a TV or VCR equipped wiht a SCART connector compatible with Y/C signal

To TV or VCR

VCR

VIDEO OUT select switch (Set to CVBS)

To S-VIDEO OUT connector

To AUDIO OUT connectors (L/R)

Red

White

Core filter

Yellow: Not connected White: AUDIO L Red: AUDIO R

Core filter

VIDEO/AUDIO cable (provided)

Yellow: Not connected

S-VIDEO cable (provided)

Cable adapter (provided)

To AUDIO IN connectors (L/R)

White

Red

To S-VIDEO IN connector

To TV or VCR

VCR

VIDEO OUT select switch (Set to Y/C)

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To AUDIO OUT

To VIDEO OUT connector

To S-VIDEO OUT connector

connectors (L/R)

Red

White

Yellow Yellow

( )

Core filter

VIDEO/AUDIO cable (provided)

Core filter

connect when the S-VIDEO cable is not used

S-VIDEO cable (provided)

CONNECT AC CHARGER STATION

TO TV OR VCR

Connect as shown in the illustration 1, 2 or 3 (Z pg. 54, 55).

If Using A VCR . . . go to step 2. If not . . . go to step 3.

CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV

INPUT

Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.

TURN ON POWER

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/Time, Time Code

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

(Z pg. 50).

•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. 11) to “ON” or “OFF”. Then set the Power Dial back to “PLAY”.

Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V input (RCA type) connectors

Yellow: VIDEO White: AUDIO L Red: AUDIO R

To AUDIO IN connectors (L/R)

White

Red

To VIDEO IN connector

To S-VIDEO IN connector

To TV or VCR

VCR

NOTES:

●

Never connect any VIDEO/AUDIO cable or SVIDEO cable other than those provided to the AC Charger Station’s connectors.

●

When using the provided 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 IND.ON/OFF button for longer than 1 second.

●

Set the VIDEO OUT select switch of the cable adapter as required: Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-VIDEO cable. CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/ video cable.

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PLAYBACK

Advanced Connections

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. 59), which offers virtually no image or sound deterioration.

To AC outlet

To PARALLEL (PRINTER) connector

Printer cable (commercially available) 2 way-Parallel Interface

To PARALLEL connector

Video unit equipped with a DV input connector

Lock!

To DV IN connector

DV cable (optional)

DV IN connector

Digital Printer

To DV OUT connector

Connector is under the cover.

CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS

Make sure all the units are turned off.

ATTACH CAMCORDER TO AC

CHARGER STATION

Attach the camcorder to the AC Charger Station referring to step 2 as shown in the illustration on pg. 53.

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.

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SUPPLY POWER

Plug the AC Charger Station’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 Charger Station.

●

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.

DISPLAY

PLAY STOP

Remote sensor

Recorder

VCR

(Recording deck)

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the AC Charger Station to your VCR as shown in the illustration on page 54 or 55. 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.

Player

Stop button

Play button

Power Dial

Lock button

IND. ON/OFF button

Lock!

OFF

NOTES:

●

You can use Playback Zoom (Z pg. 48) or Playback Effects (Z pg. 49) 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 remote control.

●

Select “DISPLAY” and “TIME CODE” from the Playback Menu (Z pg. 50) to show or hide the Date/Time and the Time Code on the recording.

●

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

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Digital Dubbing

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

To AC outlet

Connector is under the cover.

To DV OUT connector

CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS

Make sure the camcorder's power is off.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Attach the camcorder to the AC Charger Station referring to step 2 as shown in the illustration on pg. 53. 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 picture, engage the DV connector-equipped video unit's record mode from the spot on the source tape you want to begin recording.

Lock!

DV cable (optional)

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 Charger Station.

●

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 Digital Zoom, Fade/Wipe Effects, P.AE/Effects and Snapshot is not output from the DV OUT connector. Only the original playback image is output from it.

PLAY STOP

Video unit equipped with DV connector

To DV IN connector

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SHIFT

1 6

VCR CODE LIST

VCR BRAND NAME

AKAI

BLAUPUNKT FERGUSON

GRUNDIG 1 4

HITACHI 6 6

JVC 9 1

A B C

MITSUBISHI 6 7

NEC 3 7

PANASONIC 1 3

VCR (Recording deck)

789`

BUTTONS

(A) (B)

6 2 6 4 7 7

1 3

9 7 9 8 3 2

3 4

6 3

9 6 9 3

6 8

3 8

1 7 1 1 9 4 1 8

VCR BRAND NAME

PHILIPS

SANYO 3 6

SELECO, REX

SHARP 1 5

SONY

THOMSON, TELEFUNKEN, SABA, NORDMENDE

TOSHIBA 6 9

MBR SET

2 4 5

BUTTONS

(A) (B)

1 9 9 5 1 1 9 4 9 1 9 6 1 2 3 3 7 2  

3 5 9 1

9 6

1 ` 6 5

6 ` 3 9 3 1 

9 1 9 6 9 7 3 2

6 1

EDITING

(Cont.)

Brand Setting

Before you can perform Random Assemble Editing (Z pg. 61 – 63), or control the VCR using the 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 (Z pg. 16).

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 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 remote control 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 remote control, you can use P.AE/Effects and make an original edited tape.

To EDIT connector

Red to AUDIO R

White to AUDIO L

Yellow to VIDEO

To S-VIDEO OUT connector

Remote sensor

Core filter

VIDEO/ AUDIO cable (provided)

Core filter

Source tape (Camcorder)

New tape (VCR)

Editing cable (provided)

S-VIDEO cable (provided)

To remote pause connecter

White to AUDIO L

Red to AUDIO R

Yellow to VIDEO

VIDEO OUT select switch (Y/C or CVBS)

EN 61

DISPLAY

PLAY

FADE/WIPE R.A. EDIT

ON/OFF

VCR

(Recording deck)

Cable adapter (provided)

If your VCR has the 21pin AV input connector (SCART), use the provided cable adapter.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Make sure that the playback picture and sound are available on the connected TV (Z pg. 54,

55).

•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.

•The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears on the TV screen.

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.

NOTES:

●

When using a JVC VCR with a remote pause terminal, connect the EDIT connector on the AC Charger Station 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 AC Charger Station’s EDIT connector to the remote control’s remote pause connector using an editing cable.

●

Set the VIDEO OUT select switch of the cable adapter as required: Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-VIDEO cable.

CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video 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 DISPLAY on the remote control. Select “DISPLAY” and “TIME CODE” from the Playback Menu ( Date/Time and the Time Code on the recording. To show or hide all indications except for the Random Assemble Editing Menu, press IND. 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.

pg. 50) to show or hide the

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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EDITING

(Cont.)

OFF

Power Dial

FADE/WIPE

EFFECT

CANCEL

PLAY

R.A.EDIT ON/OFFEDIT IN/OUT

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 or Strobe effects.

Remote sensor

NOTES:

●

To cancel the registered scene, press the CANCEL button on the remote control. Each time CANCEL is pressed, the latest registered scene is erased.

●

When the source tape has more than 2 identical time codes (Zpg. 21), 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 programme 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.

Program

IN OUT MODE

1 –– –– : –– ~

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

TIME CODE

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

–– : ––

TOTAL

Random Assemble Editing Menu

00 : 00

EN 63

Power Dial

OFF

START/STOP button

FADE/WIPE

EFFECT

EDIT IN/OUT

Repeat steps 4 – 7 (Z pg. 62).

•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.

Remote Sensor

PAUSE R.A. EDIT ON/OFF

VCR REC STBYCANCEL

Stop button

Pause button

Rewind button

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

TOTAL

08 : 31 ––

05 : 5 3

13 : 1 5

16 : 20 –– –– ~ ~ ~

Random Assemble Editing menu

16 : 30

9 : 39

B/W

START EDITING

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

•Pressing START/STOP on the remote control

does not start editing.

•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. 21).

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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

OFF

Power Dial

VCR

(Recording deck)

R.A.EDIT ON/OFF

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.

Lock!

Program 1

IN OUT MODE

1 –– –– : –– ~

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

TIME CODE

Random Assemble Editing Menu

TOTAL

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

–– : –– 00 : 00

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

EN 65

Display

VCR

(Recording deck)

Select Dial

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. The 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. 64), you can now increase the VCR’s speed by rotating the Select Dial upward. You can also slow down the VCR’s speed by rotating the Select Dial downward. The adjustment range is from –1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second increments.

FULL SOUND48kHz MODE SOUND1 0 . 0 ON OFF

FULL SOUND48kHz MODE SOUND1

0 . 0

ON OFF

Lock!

Power Dial

OFF

Lock button

32kHz MODE

SYNCHRO

DISPLAY TIMECODE

END

Playback Menu

32kHz MODE

SYNCHRO DISPLAY TIMECODE

END

MENU button

CLOSE MENU

Press the Select Dial twice.

•Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 2 on page 61.

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. 32).

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. 52 – 55).

Stereo microphone

Power Dial

OFF

Audio Dub Standby

(Cont.)

Remote sensor

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.

BEGIN DUBBING

Press PLAY, then begin “narrating”.

•Speak into the microphone.

External stereo microphone input connector

Connector is under the cover.

AV OUT (headphones) connector

4 5

DISPLAY

PAUSE DURING DUBBING

Press PAUSE.

STOP DUBBING

Press STOP.

AUDIO MONITOR

A.DUB

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

EN 67

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.

●

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 moves 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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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 FastForward functions don’t work.

•The power is not connected properly.

•The battery is dead.

•The viewfinder is not pulled out when recording.

•The 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” or “ ”.

•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.

•The cassette is in the wrong position.

•The battery’s charge is low.

•The Power Dial is not set to “PLAY”.

•Connect the AC Charger

Station securely (Z pg. 10).

•Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one (Z pg. 9).

•Pull out the viewfinder.

•Connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Charger Station etc. for over 24 hours to charge the clock lithum battery (Z pg. 11).

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

•Set the Power Dial to “A”, “M”, “5S” or “ ” (Z pg. 17).

•Replace with new cassette (Z pg. 12).

•Close the cassette's cover.

•Turn the camcorder’s power off and on again (Z pg. 18).

•Set the Power Dial to any position except “A” (Z pg. 17).

•Set the Power Dial to any position except “A”, “5S” or “ ” (Z pg. 17).

•Set Focus to “AUTO” (Z pg. 41).

•Clean the lens and check the focus again (Z pg. 73).

•Set it in the right position (Z pg. 12).

•Install a fully charged battery (Z pg. 9).

•Set the Power Dial to “PLAY” (Z pg. 46).

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.

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.

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

12.

•The Squeeze mode is selected.

13.

•10X optical zoom is selected.

•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.

•Snapshot was attempted during Digital Zoom.

14.

•The Power Dial is set to “A” or “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. 35) or “Dissolves during 5 second mode recording” (Z pg. 24), 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. 52 – 55).

•Close the cassette's cover (Z pg. 12).

11.

•Select “5S” or “5SD” in the System Menu (Z pg. 32).

12.

•Disengage the Squeeze mode (Z pg. 29).

13.

•Wait until the Picture Wipe or Dissolve effects are completed (Z pg. 35).

•Change the setting of either the System Menu or the Power Dial (Z pg. 31).

•Do not attempt to take a Snapshot when performing Digital Zoom (Z pg. 26,

30).

14.

•Set the Power Dial to “M” (Z pg. 17).

15.

•Turn off Sepia and Monotone (Z pg. 40).

16.

•Turn off Sepia, Monotone or Slow before adding Dissolve to a scene transition (Z pg. 40).

•Make sure that the Squeeze mode in the Recording Menu is set to “OFF” (Z pg. 29).

•Make sure you have selected the P.AE/Effects you want before starting editing (Z pg. 40).

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.

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

22.

White Balance cannot be activated.

23.

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

24.

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

25.

There are disturbances in audio.

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 function is in use.

22.

•The Sepia or Monotone effect is activated.

23.

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

24.

•This is not a malfunction.

25.

•If Audio Dubbing has been performed repeatedly on the same portion of the tape, disturbance to the sound may result.

(Cont.)

18.

•Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning recording. The effects are then automatically activated (Z pg. 35).

•Do not turn off the camcorder’s power after setting Edit-In and Edit-Out points, as they will all be erased (Z pg. 35).

•The camcorder automatically shuts off after 5 minutes have elapsed in the Record-Standby mode. Make sure you continue operations within 5 minutes after engaging RecordStandby mode (Z pg. 35).

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. 29, 40).

20.

•If you want the lighting to look more natural, set GAIN UP to “AGC” or “OFF” in the Recording Menu (Z pg. 30).

21.

•Do not try to use the Classic Film or Strobe effect during a scene transition (Z pg. 40).

22.

•Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance (Z pg. 39).

23.

24.

25.

————

• Use a new, or infrequently used, tape for Audio Dubbing (Z pg. 66, 67).

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

26.

During recording, sound cannot be heard.

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 in the viewfinder.

30.

The viewfinder indications blink.

31.

Coloured bright spots appear all over the viewfinder.

•The optional headphones are not connected to the headphones connecto.

27.

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

28.

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

29.

•You have made the indicators disappear.

30.

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

31.

•The viewfinder is made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on 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 %)

26.

•Connect the optional headphones to the headphones connector (Z pg. 74).

27.

•Set “DISPLAY” to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu (Z pg. 11).

•Press the IND.ON/OFF button for longer than 1 second to make the indicators appear (Z pg. 19).

28.

•Set “ON SCREEN” to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu (Z pg. 23).

•Press the IND.ON/OFF button for longer than 1 second to make the indicators appear (Z pg. 19).

29.

•Press the IND.ON/OFF button for longer than 1 second to make the indicators appear (Z pg. 19).

30.

•Re-read the sections covering FADE/WIPE, P.AE/ Effects and DIS (Z pgs. 30, 33 – 40).

31.

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

32.

The viewfinder indications are distorted.

33.

An unusual mark appears in the viewfinder.

34.

An error indication (E01 — E06) appears in the viewfinder.

35.

The charge indicator on the AC Charger Station does not light.

36.

The recording mode

indicator “LP” blinks in the viewfinder.

37.

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

32.

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

33.

————

34.

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

35.

•The temperature of the battery is extremely high/low.

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

36.

•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.

37.

•This is not a malfunction.

32.

————

33.

• Check the section of the manual that explains the viewfinder indications (Z pgs. 77 – 79).

34.

• 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.

35.

•To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 30°C (

36.

————

37.

•By recording with Digital Image Stabilizer set to “ON” (Z pg. 30) this can be avoided.

(Cont.)

Z pg. 9).

AFTER USE

Cleaning The Camcorder

Battery cover

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Bottom of viewfinder

Open switch (BATTERY)

Gap

Battery pack

REMOVE POWER SUPPLY

Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Charger Station (Z pg. 8 – 10).

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

Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow 1. Insert a lens blower or a soft cloth into the gap at the bottom of the viewfinder and clean the interior of the viewfinder with it 2.

PUSH VIEWFINDER BACK IN

Slide the cover back to its original position and push the viewfinder back in.

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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Camcorder

CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS

2 3

Connector cover

Pull this out to open.

4 5

6 #

1 Stereo microphone

For use when recording.

2 Lens hood

Turn this counterclockwise to release.

3 Lens cover

Opens when the viewfinder is pulled out with the Power Dial set to any position except “PLAY” or “OFF”.

4 Tally lamp

Lights during recording.

5 Remote sensor (Z pg. 48)

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

6 Camera sensor

Be careful not to cover this area; built-in here is the sensor necessary for shooting.

7 SNAPSHOT button (Z pg. 26)

Press when taking a snapshot.

8 Stop button (5) (Z pg. 46)

Stops playback of the tape.

9 Play/Pause button (6/

Plays back or stops the tape temporarily.

0 Rewind button (

Rewinds the tape.

) (Z pg. 46)

8 9 0 ! @

! Fast-Forward button (

Fast-Forwards the tape.

@ Reset button (Z pg. 72)

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.

# External stereo microphone input

connector (MIC) (

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

$ Video/audio output connector or head-

phones connector ( (

Z pg. 52)

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.

% DV OUT connector (i.Link*)

(

Z pg. 56, 59)

Connect a video unit equipped with a DV connector.

* i.Link refers to the IEEE 1394-1995 industry

specification and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.Link standared.

) (Z pg. 46)

Z pg. 66)

/AV-OUT)

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^ Viewfinder (Z pg. 15)

Pull out when recording.

& Power dial (Z pg. 17)

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

* START/STOP button (Z pg. 18)

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

( Zoom switch (T/W) (Z pg. 22)

Adjusts zoom during recording.

) OPEN/EJECT switch (Z pg. 12)

Slide the switch down when loading/unloading a tape.

q MENU button (Z pg. 28)

Press this button to make the Menu appear.

IND.ON/OFF button (Z pg. 19)

Press and hold this button for more than approx. 1 second to make the indications appear in the viewfinder.

& *

(

) q w e

y u

Bottom of camcorder

w Battery cover open switch (BATTERY)

(

Z pg. 9)

Slide down to open the battery cover.

e Function Navigator Dial (Select Dial)

(

Z pg. 19, 28)

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

r When connecting to the AC Charger

Station or the Battery Holder (optional), this part fixes the connection.

t Grip/Hand strap eyelet (Z pg. 14) y Tripod mounting socket (Z pg. 15)

u AC Charger Station connector

(

Z pg. 10, 53)

Connects to the AC Charger Station (provided) or the Battery Holder (optional).

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CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS

AC Charger Station

(Cont.)

321

9875 64

1 DC charger (Z pg. 8)

Attach the battery pack to charge.

2 Camcorder attachment part (Z pg. 53)

Attach the camcorder to this part when charging the battery installed in the camcorder or when editing.

3 Multi connector (Z pg. 53)

The AC Charger Station can be connected with this camcorder through this connector. Never touch it with your hand or hit it with a hard object; if the pins are damaged, the connectors will become unusable due to contact failure.

4 EDIT connector (Z pg. 61)

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

5 JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

connector

Connect to a JLIP-compatible camcorder or VCR to control it from the computer using JLIP Player Pack (optional) etc.

NOTE:

Make sure that the camcorder is turned on while connecting the camcorder to a PC using the AC Charger Station’s JLIP connector. If the camcorder is turned off (because the Power Dial is set to “OFF” or due to Auto Shut Off* etc.) while the JLIP program software is used, it will be impossible to control the connected devices from the computer. In such a case, first try turning the camcorder on again, or unplug the JLIP connection cable from the AC Charger Station’s JLIP connector. Then, initialize or run the software again.

* Auto Shut Off:

If 5 minutes elapse in the Record-Standby mode or in the Pause mode, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically to conserve energy.

6 S-VIDEO OUT connector

(

Z pg. 54, 55, 61)

•Outputs S-Video signal.

•Connect to a video unit equipped with an S-Video connector.

7 VIDEO OUT connector

Z pg. 54, 55, 61)

(

Connect to a TV or VCR using the VIDEO cable (provided).

8 AUDIO OUT connector [L/R]

(

Z pg. 54, 55, 61)

Connect to a TV or VCR using the Audio cable(s) (provided).

9 DC OUT jack (Z pg. 10)

Connect the DC cord (provided) and plug it into the camcorder.

0 Lock lever (with release button)

(

Z pg. 53)

Slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow to connect to the camcorder. To detach the camcorder, press the release button and slide the lock lever in the opposite direction of the arrow.

! Charger Indicator (for camcorder or

battery) (

Blinks during charging. When charging is finished, this indicator stops blinking and stays lit. When the camcorder is turned on, charging is interrupted.

@ Power lamp

Z pg. 8, 53)

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

EN 77

MANUAL

D T

)

(

1/250

PAUSE

0 L PHOTO

SOUND

MODE 32kHz

LP 35 min

REC

444

DV IN

25 . 12 . 98

17 : 30

Indications During Recording

No. FUNCTION

1* Displays the operation mode position. (Z pg. 17) 2* Appears when taking a Snapshot. (Z pg. 26) 3 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. (Z pg. 29) 4* Appears when in the Record-Standby mode. (Z pg. 18) 5 Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer is engaged. (Z pg. 30) 6* Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). (Z pg. 13) 7* Displays the tape remaining time. (Z pg. 19) 8* Appears during recording. (Z pg. 18) 9 Appears while the tape is running. (Z pg. 18) 0* Appears during self-timer recording. (Z pg. 25) ! Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind. (Z pg. 32) @* Displays the 5 second mode recording or animation recording mode. (Z pg. 24) # Displays the sound mode for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder. (Z pg. 32) $* Displays the date/time. (Z pg. 23) % Appears when the iris is locked. (Z pg. 43) ^ Appears when the focus is adjusted manually. (Z pg. 41) & Appears when the exposure is adjusted. (Z pg. 42) * Appears when the white balance is adjusted. (Z pg. 45) ( Displays the selected P.AE/Effect. (Z pg. 40) ) Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect. (Z pg. 37, 38) q Appears when Digital Zoom is activated. (Z pg. 30) w Appears during zooming. (Z pg. 22)

* :Pressing IND.ON/OFF for longer than 1 second lets you remove indications marked with * from the screen.

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CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS

(Cont.)

1 2

17 : 30

32kHz

TC 01 : 28 : 15

BRIGHT

SOUND1

25 . 12 . 98

– – – – – – – – – –

Indications During Playback

No. FUNCTION

1 Displays the sound mode. (Z pg. 51) 2 Displays the recording mode. 3 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 e : Audio Dubbing

4 Displays the date/time. (Z pg. 51) 5 Displays the brightness of the display. (Z pg. 19) 6 Displays the time code. (Z pg. 51)

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, power turns off automatically.

Appears when no tape is loaded, or when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”. (Z pg. 12)

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording.(Z pg. 81)

Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, the camcorder turns off automatically.

EN 79

TAPE!

TAPE END

SET DATE/TIME!

ERROR!

REFER MANUAL

E01 — E06

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. 19)

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

● Appears when the built-in rechargeable battery is

discharged and the previously set date/time is erased. (Z pg. 11)

Appears when Audio Dubbing is unavailable. (Z pg. 66)

The error indications (E01 — E06) show what type of malfunction has occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Press the reset button after removing the power 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. 72)

Z pg. 11)

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CAUTIONS

Battery Packs

The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions:

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

....remove from charger or powered unit when

not in use, as some machines use current even when switched off.

NOTES:

●

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

Temperature Range Specifications

Charging............... 10°C to 35°C

Operation ............. 0°C to 40°C

Storage ................. –10°C to 30°C

●

Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20°C.

●

The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

Terminals

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.

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 extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

....in places of over 50°C.

....in places where humidity is extremely low

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

....in direct sunlight.

....in a closed car in summer.

....near a heater.

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 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 and sound during playback (blue back screen).

•Blocks of noise appear during playback.

•During recording, the Head Clog Warning indicator “

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.

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.

” appears.

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 Charger Station, etc.) and press the RESET button and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder

General

Power : DC 6.3 V (using AC Charger Station)

Power consumption : Approx. 6 W Format : DV Format (SD mode) Signal format : PAL 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 : 1/4" CCD Lens : F1.8, f = 3.6 to 36 mm, 10:1 Power Zoom Lens Filter diameter : ø27 mm (with the lens hood attached)

Viewfinder : 0.55" colour LCD, 113,000 pixels Operating temperature : 0 to 40°C Operating humidity : 35 to 80% Storage temperature : –20 to 50°C Dimensions : 45 (W) x 135 (H) x 81 (D) mm

Weight : Approx. 390 g (without cassette and battery)

DC 7.2 V (using Battery)

LP: 12.5 mm/s

LP: 90 min. (using M-DV60ME cassette)

ø25.5 mm (with the lens hood detached)

(with the viewfinder pushed back in)

Approx. 480 g (incl. cassette and battery)

Video

Output : 1 Vp-p, 75Ω unbalanced, analogue output

DV output : 4-pin, IEEE1394 conformity, digital output

(via ø3.5 mm AV output connector)

Audio

Output : –8 dBs, 1 kΩ analogue output (via ø3.5 mm AV output connector) Headphone output : Stereo (via ø3.5 mm AV output connector) External microphone input : –62 dBs, high impedance unbalanced with ø3.5 mm (stereo)

EN 83

AC Charger Station

General

Power : AC 110 to 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption : 20 W Output power : DC 7.2 V

DC 6.3 V , 1.8 A (VTR)

Operating temperature : 0°C to 40°C

(when charging, 10°C to 35°C)

Dimensions : 80 mm (W) x 39 mm (H) x 146 mm (D) Weight : Approx. 410 g

Connectors

S-Video : Y: 1Vp-p, 75 Ω, analogue output

C: 0.29 Vp-p, 75 Ω, analogue output

Video : 1Vp-p, 75 Ω, analogue output Audio : –8 dBs, 1 kΩ, analogue output JLIP : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head jack (compatible with RC-5325 plug) Editing : ø3.5 mm diameter, 2-pole

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

, 0.77 A (charge)

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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.

Colour temperature

A measurement in Kelvin degrees which indicates the colour contents of a light source; bluish light has a higher colour 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 colour temperature. (See “White Balance”.)

AC Charger Station

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 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; analogueous 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, and the camcorder becomes unusable.

Digital zoom

10X Optical zoom image is taken and digitally processed to provide 40X or 100X 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 colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours 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. 32

Auto Focus ..............................................

Auto Shut off ...........................................

Battery .................................................... Z pg. 8

Battery Low .............................................

Beep/Tally ...............................................

Charging ................................................. Z pg. 8

Cinema ...................................................

Classic Film ............................................ Z pg. 40

Cleaning The Camcorder ........................

Connections ..............................

Z pg. 10, 52 – 57

Date/Time Display ............................ Z pg. 23, 51

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

Demonstration Mode ..............................

Digital Dubbing ......................................

Digital Image Stabilizer ........................... Z pg. 30

Digital Zoom ..........................................

Dubbing ...........................................

Editing .............................................. Z pg. 58, 59

Exposure Control ....................................

5SD ........................................................ Z pg. 24

5-Second Mode ......................................

Fade-In/Out ............................................

Focus Adjustment.................................... Z pg. 41

Gain Up .................................................. Z pg. 30

Indications ...................................... Z pg. 77 – 79

Iris .......................................................... Z pg. 43

Iris Lock ..................................................

Lithium-Ion Battery ............................. Z pg. 4, 80

Loading A Tape .......................................

Monotone ............................................... Z pg. 40

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

Z pg. 41 Z pg. 19

Z pg. 79 Z pg. 32

Z pg. 29

Z pg. 73

Z pg. 11 Z pg. 32 Z pg. 59

Z pg. 30

Z pg. 58, 59

Z pg. 42

Z pg. 24 Z pg. 34

Z pg. 43

Z pg. 12

Z pg. 27

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On-Screen Menus ......... Z pg. 28 – 33, 39, 49, 50

Operation Mode .....................................

Z pg. 17

P.AE/Effects.................................. Z pg. 39, 40, 49

Picture Wipe/Dissolve.............................

Playback Menu .......................................

Playback Zoom .......................................

Power (AC/Battery)..............................

Z pg. 35 Z pg. 50 Z pg. 48

Z pg. 9, 10

Random Assemble Editing ............... Z pg. 61 – 65

Record Safety Tab ................................... Z pg. 12

Record-Standby ......................................

Recording Format ...................................

Recording Mode .....................................

Recording Menu .............................

Remote Control ....................................... Z pg. 16

Z pg. 18 Z pg. 6 Z pg. 13

Z pg. 28 – 30

Self-Timer ............................................... Z pg. 25

Sepia ....................................................... Z pg. 40

Set VCR Brand ........................................

Shutter Speed ..........................................

Slow-motion playback ............................

Slow Shutter ............................................

Snapshot Mode ................................. Z pg. 26, 27

Sound Mode ...........................................

Squeeze ..................................................

Still Playback ..........................................

Strobe .....................................................

System Menu .................................... Z pg. 31, 32

Z pg. 60 Z pg. 40 Z pg. 47 Z pg. 40

Z pg. 32 Z pg. 29 Z pg. 47 Z pg. 40

Tapes ...................................................... Z pg. 12

Time Code .......................................... Z pg. 5, 21

Twilight ...................................................

Z pg. 40

White Balance .................................. Z pg. 44, 45

Wide Mode.............................................

Wind Cut ................................................

Wipe In/Out ............................................

Z pg. 29 Z pg. 32 Z pg. 34

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