JVC GR-DV500AA, GR-DV500US User Manual

ENGLISH

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DV700
GR-DV600
GR-DV500
GR-DV400

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For Accessories:

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AUTOMATIC
DEMONSTRATION

GETTING STARTED

VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK

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INSTRUCTIONS

ADVANCED FEATURES

REFERENCES

TERMS

LYT1130-001A

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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 are listed in the Table Of Contents on the 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 the Index (墌 pg. 76 – 81) and familiarise yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
… read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely

important information regarding the safe use of this product.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 70 through 72 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 nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug
immediately, to avoid 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.

WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

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

CAUTIONS:

● To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.

● When you are not using the AC Adapter for a
long period of time, it is recommended that you
disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

NOTES:

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

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

CAUTION:

To avoid electric
shock or damage to
the unit, first firmly
insert the small end
of the power cord
into the AC Adapter
until it is no longer
wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power
cord into an AC outlet.

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CAUTIONS:

● This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for
playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder
playback are possible anywhere.

● Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the
camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion
adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

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

Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws
governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,
potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

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

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

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of

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

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit

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 —

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

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.

road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

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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 securely attach and use the provided strap. Carrying or holding the
camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.

Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the
camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.

Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the
camcorder.

CAUTION!

Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not
recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.

Attach only the optional JVC VL-V3U Video Light, VL-F3U Flash, MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom Microphone or
MZ-V5U Stereo Microphone to the camcorder’s Info-Shoe.

䡲 This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and

MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “ ” and memory cards marked “ ” or
“ ” can be used with this unit.

Before recording an important scene…

… make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark .
… make sure you only use memory cards with the mark or .
… remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.
… remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without

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

Provided Accessories

EN 5

● AC Adapter
AP-V13E or AP-V11E

● USB Cable ● Cable Adapter ● Editing Cable ● CD-ROM

● Remote Control Unit

RM-V717U

● AAA (R03) Battery x 2
(for remote control unit)

● Power Cord ● Battery Pack

● Memory Card 8 MB

(Already inserted in the
camcorder)

● Shoulder Strap
(墌 pg. 7 for attachment)

BN-V408U-B

● Lens Cap
(墌 pg. 7 for
attachment)

● Audio/Video Cable
(ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA
plug)

● Core Filter (for optional
S-Video cable 墌 pg. 6
for attachment)

● Audio Cable x 2
(for connection of optional
headphones and external
microphone 墌 pg. 6)

NOTES:

● In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or
more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to
the camcorder.

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

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How To Use The Audio Cable

When using optional headphones or external
microphone, connect to the provided Audio cable
(with a core filter attached), then connect the Audio
cable to the camcorder. The core filter reduces
interference.

Stereo microphone

Stereo headphones

Audio cable
(provided)

Open the
connector cover.

Core filter

To MI C

To
(headphones)

How To Attach The Core Filter (for
optional S-Video cable)

Attach the core filter to an optional S-Video cable.
The core filter reduces interference.

1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core

filter.

Stopper

2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving

approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug
and the core filter. Wind the cable twice around
the outside of the core filter as shown in the
illustration.

● Wind the cable so that it is not slack.

3 cm

Wind twice.

3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut.

NOTES:

● If the core filter cannot be attached to the S-Video
cable you have, use the optional YTU94146B
S-Video cable. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for
details on its availability.

● Take care not to damage the cable.

● When connecting a cable, attach the end with the

core filter to the camcorder.

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How To Attach The Strap

1 Following the illustration, thread the strap

through the eyelet a.

2 Fold it back and thread it through the buckle b.
3 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of

the strap to the other eyelet c located under the
Grip Strap.

4 Confirm the strap is not twisted.

How To Attach The Lens Cap

To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to
the camcorder as shown in the illustration.

NOTE:

To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the
cap is flush to the camcorder.

● During shooting

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CONTENTS

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 9

GETTING STARTED 10

Power .......................................................................10

Grip Adjustment .......................................................12

Viewfinder Adjustment .............................................12

Tripod Mounting ......................................................12

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................................12

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ......................13

Operation Mode .......................................................13

Date/Time Settings ....................................................14

Loading A Cassette

/Unloading A Cassette ..........................................15

Loading A Memory Card

/Unloading A Memory Card .................................16

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 17

VIDEO RECORDING ....................................................17

Basic Recording ........................................................17

Tape Remaining Time ...............................................18

Zooming ...................................................................18

Journalistic Shooting .................................................18

Time Code ................................................................19

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ....................19

VIDEO PLAYBACK ......................................................20

Normal Playback ......................................................20

Still Playback ............................................................20

Shuttle Search ...........................................................21

Blank Search ............................................................21

Connections To A TV Or VCR ..................................22

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK 23

D.S.C. RECORDING .....................................................23

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ..............................23

D.S.C. PLAYBACK .......................................................24

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

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

Playback Of Video Clips ...........................................25

Playback Of Title Images ..........................................25

Index Playback Of Files ............................................26

Viewing File Information ..........................................26

Removing On-Screen Display ...................................26

Protecting Files .........................................................27

Deleting Files ...........................................................28

Resetting The File Name ...........................................29

Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ................... 29

Initialising A Memory Card .......................................30

ADVANCED FEATURES 31

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT .......................... 31

Changing The Menu Settings .................................... 31

RECORDING MENUS .................................................. 32

Wipe Or Fader Effects ..............................................32

Program AE With Special Effects ............................... 33

White Balance Adjustment ....................................... 34

PLAYBACK MENUS ..................................................... 39

FEATURES FOR RECORDING .......................................41

Night Scope .............................................................41

Snapshot (For Video Recording) ...............................41

Self-Timer .................................................................42

Auto Focus ...............................................................43

Manual Focus ........................................................... 43

Exposure Control ......................................................44

Iris Lock ...................................................................44

Backlight Compensation ........................................... 45

White Balance Adjustment ....................................... 45

Manual White Balance Adjustment ..........................45

NAVIGATION Function ........................................... 46

E-Mail Clip Recording .............................................. 48

Title Impose .............................................................49

DUBBING ..................................................................50

Dubbing To Or From A VCR ....................................50

Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With

A DV IN Connector (Digital Dubbing) ..................51

Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With

A DV OUT Connector (Digital Dubbing)

(GR-DV700/500 only) .......................................... 52

Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To

A Memory Card..................................................... 53

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ...........................54

Audio Dubbing ........................................................56

Insert Editing ............................................................57

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] ........................58

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ..............................................62

Connection To A Personal Computer .......................62

Using The Camcorder As A WebCam .......................63

REFERENCES 64

DETAILS ....................................................................64

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 65

CAUTIONS .................................................................70

USER MAINTENANCE .................................................. 73

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................ 74

INDEX .......................................................................76

TERMS 82

EN 9

Automatic Demonstration

Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO
MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset).

MENU Wheel

Lock Button

Power Switch

Sub Menu

ST M SY E

OFF

NO

DEM– MO DE O

䡲 Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no

operation for about 3 minutes after the Power
Switch is set to “A” or “M” and no cassette is in
the camcorder.

䡲 Performing any operation during the

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

䡲 “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the

camcorder power is turned off.

To cancel Automatic Demonstration

1

Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

3 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “s”, and

press it. The SYSTEM Menu appears.

5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “DEMO

MODE”, and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “OFF”, and

press it.

7 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “BRETURN”,

and press it twice. The normal screen appears.

NOTE:

Detach the lens cap to see the actual changes of the
Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD
monitor or viewfinder.

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

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Power

This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets
you choose the most appropriate source of power.
Do not use provided power supply units with other
equipment.

Charging The Battery Pack

GETTING STARTED

Arrow

Power/Charge Lamp

AC Adapter

To AC ou tle t

With the arrow on the battery pack pointing

1

upward, push the battery pack slightly against the
battery pack mount a.

BATT.RELEASE Switch

To DC connector

Power Cord

2 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place b.
3 Set the Power Switch to “OFF” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder c,

then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter
d.

5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet e.
6 The power/charge lamp on the camcorder blinks

to indicate charging has started.

7 When the power/charge lamp goes out, charging

is finished.

8 Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.
9 Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

To detach the battery pack...

Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding

BATT. RELEASE to detach it.

Power Switch

Lock Button

Open the cover.

Battery pack Charging time

BN-V408U Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

BN-V416U
(optional)

BN-V428U
(optional)

NOTES:

● If the protective cap is attached to the battery
pack, remove it first.

● During charging, the camcorder cannot be
operated.

● Charging is not possible if the wrong type of
battery is used.

● When charging the battery pack for the first time
or after a long storage period, the power/charge
lamp may not light. In this case, remove the
battery pack from the AC Adapter, then try
charging again.

● 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.

● Using the optional AA-V40 AC Power Adapter/
Charger, you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/
V428U battery pack without the camcorder.
However, it cannot be used as an AC Adapter.

● For other notes, 墌 pg. 64.

Approx. 3 hr.

Approx. 5 hr.

Using The Battery Pack

Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Charging The Battery
Pack” in the left column.

Maximum continuous recording time

Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on

BN-V408U* 1 hr. 10 min. 1 hr. 30 min.

BN-V416U 2 hr. 20 min. 3 hr.

BN-V428U 4 hr. 5 hr. 10 min.

BN-V840U 5 hr. 30 min. 7 hr. 15 min.

BN-V856U 7 hr. 40 min. 10 hr. 20 min.

*Provided

NOTES:

● Recording time is reduced significantly under the
following conditions:

• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged

repeatedly.

• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.

• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

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

EN 11

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TTENTION:

Before detaching the power source, make sure
that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to
do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.

INFORMATION:

The optional extended-use battery pack kit is a set
composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/
Charger:
VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AA­V15EG or AA-V15EK AC Power Adapter/Charger
VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA­V80EG or AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger
Read the kit’s instruction manual before using.
Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC
Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or
BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and
supply power directly to the camcorder.

NOTE:

It is not possible to use the optional VL-V3U Video
Light, VL-F3U Flash, MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom
Microphone or MZ-V5U Stereo Microphone if the
BN-V840U or BN-V856U battery pack is used.

Using AC Power

AC Adapter

Open the cover.

To DC connector

Power Cord

About Batteries

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart,

or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may
cause a fire or explosion.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals
to come in contact with metals, as this can result in
a short circuit and possibly start a fire.

The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large
power capacity. However, when one is exposed to
cold temperatures (below 10°C), its usage time
becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this
happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or
other warm, protected place for a short time, then
re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery
pack itself is not cold, it should not affect
performance.
(If you’re using a heating pad, make sure the battery
pack does not come in direct contact with it.)

For other notes, 墌 pg. 64.

GETTING STARTED

To AC outlet

1

Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder a,
then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter
b.

2 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet c.

NOTES:

● The provided AC Adapter features automatic
voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to
240 V.

● For other notes, 墌 pg. 64.

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PAUSE

Grip Adjustment

1 Adjust the velcro strip.
2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp

the grip.

3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to

easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button,
Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to
fasten the velcro strip to your preference.

Viewfinder Adjustment

1 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.

2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.

Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it
manually for best viewability.

3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

● Some tripods are not equipped with studs.

CAUTION:

When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend
its legs to stabilise the camcorder. It is not advised
to use small sized tripods. This may cause damage
to the unit by falling over.

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder

While using the LCD monitor:

Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Press
PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor fully. It can
rotate 270º (90º downward, 180º upward).

While using the viewfinder:

Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.
Pull out the viewfinder fully.

● Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a
click, otherwise it may be pushed back in during
use.

Dioptre Adjustment
Control

CAUTION:

When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to
pinch your fingers.

Tripod Mounting

To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the
direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and
stud hole on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw
clockwise.

180˚

PUSH OPEN Button

NOTES:

● The image will not appear simultaneously on the
LCD monitor and the viewfinder. When the
viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is
opened, you can select which one to use. Set
“PRIORITY” to the desired mode in SYSTEM
Menu. (墌 pg. 31, 37)

● Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder. However, this is not a
malfunction. (墌 pg. 69)

EN 13

BR IGHT

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display

1 Set the Power Switch to “M” or “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

3 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “n”, and

press it. The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears.

5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “BRIGHT”,

and press it. The Menu Screen closes and the
brightness control indicator appears.

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel until the appropriate

brightness is reached.

7 Press the MENU Wheel in.

● It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder.

MENU Wheel

Operation Mode

To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to
any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Power Switch

Power Switch Position

A (Full Auto Recording):

Allows you to record using NO special effects or
manual adjustments. Suitable for standard
recording.
The “A” indicator appears on the display.

M (Manual Recording):

Allows you to set various recording functions
using the Menus. (墌 pg. 31)
If you want more creative capabilities than Full
Auto Recording, try this mode.
There is no indication on the display.

OFF:
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

PLAY:

● Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.

● Allows you to play back a video clip on the

memory card.

● Allows you to display a still image stored in the
memory card or to transfer a still image stored in
the memory card to a PC.

● Allows you to set various playback functions
using the Menus. (墌 pg. 31)

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position

VIDEO:

Allows you to record on a tape or play back a
tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “ / ”
(墌 pg. 38), still images are recorded both on the
tape and the memory card.

MEMORY:

● Allows you to record in a memory card or
access data stored in a memory card.

● When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, the
currently selected image size appears.

GETTING STARTED

Lock Button

Power/Charge
Lamp

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Choose the appropriate operation mode according
to your preference using the Power Switch and
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.

Power-Linked Operation

When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, you
can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/
closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in
the viewfinder.

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Date/Time Settings

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times,
but its display can be turned on or off during
playback. (墌 pg. 31, 40)

MENU Wheel

Power/Charge

Lamp

Lock Button

1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

3 Press the MENU Wheel in.

The Menu Screen appears.

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel

to select “n”, and press
it. The CAMERA DISPLAY
Menu appears.

5 Rotate the MENU Wheel

to select “CLOCK ADJ.”,
and press it. The
parameter for “Day” is highlighted.

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel

to input the day, and press
it. Repeat to input the
month, year, hour and
minute.

7 Rotate the MENU Wheel

to select “BRETURN”, and
press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

Power Switch

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Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery

To store the date/time in memory, the clock’s
rechargeable lithium battery is integrated in the
camcorder. While the camcorder is connected to an
AC outlet using the AC Adapter, or while the battery
pack attached to the camcorder continues to supply
power, the clock’s rechargeable lithium battery is
always charged. However, if the camcorder is not
used for approx. 3 months, the clock’s 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
Adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock’s
rechargeable lithium battery. Then perform the date/
time setting before using the camcorder.
Note that the camcorder can be used without setting
the date/time.

NOTE:

Even if you select “CLOCK ADJ.”, if the parameter is
not highlighted, the camcorder’s internal clock
continues to operate. Once you move the highlight
bar to the first date/time parameter (day), the clock
stops. When you finish setting the minute and press
the MENU Wheel in, the date and time begin
operation from the date and time you have just set.

30

30

EN 15

Loading A Cassette /Unloading A Cassette

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

1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of

the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover
open until it locks. The cassette holder opens
automatically.

● Do not touch internal components.

2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE”

to close the cassette holder.

● Be sure to press only the section labelled
“PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder;
touching other parts may cause your finger to
get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in
injury or product damage.

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

● When the battery pack’s charge is low, you
may not be able to close the cassette holder
cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery
pack with a fully charged one or use AC power
before continuing.

3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it

locks into place.

Erase protection tab

Make sure the
window side is

PUSH HERE

Cassette

holder cover

facing out.

Cassette holder

Approximate recording time

Ta pe

30 min. 30 min. 45 min.

60 min. 60 min. 90 min.

80 min. 80 min. 120 min.

To switch the recording mode, refer to pages 31 and

34.

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 holder cover and
try again. If the cassette holder still does not open,
turn the camcorder off then on again.

● If the tape does not load properly, open the
cassette holder cover fully and remove the
cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again.

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

● Closing the cassette holder cover before the
cassette holder recedes 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 resuming recording, once you open the
cassette holder cover a blank portion will be
recorded on the tape or a previously recorded
scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of
whether the cassette holder came out or not. See
“Recording From The Middle Of A Tape”
(墌 pg. 19).

Recording mode

SP LP

GETTING STARTED

OPEN/EJECT Switch

To protect valuable recordings…

Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape
in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the tape
from being recorded over. To record on this tape,
slide the tab back to “REC” before loading it.

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A

Loading A Memory Card /Unloading A Memory Card

The provided memory card is already inserted in the
camcorder at the time of purchase.

Card Cover (MEMORY CARD)

Memory card

Label

Clipped edge

1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.
2 Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD).
3 To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its

clipped edge first.
To unload a memory card, push it once. After the
memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it
out.

● Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side
of the label.

4 Close the card cover.

To protect valuable files (available only for SD
Memory Card)…

Write/erase protection tab

Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the
memory card in the direction of “LOCK”. This
prevents the memory card from being recorded over.
To record on this memory card, slide the tab back to
the position opposite to “LOCK” before loading it.

NOTES:

● Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked
“ ” or MultiMediaCards marked
“”.

● Some brands of memory cards are not compatible
with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory
card, consult its manufacturer or dealer.

● Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to
FORMAT the card. (墌 pg. 30)

TTENTION:

Do not insert or remove the memory card while the
camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the
memory card to be corrupted or cause the
camcorder to become unable to recognise whether
or not the card is installed.

VIDEO RECORDING

EN 17

Basic Recording

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed
below:

● Power (墌 pg. 10)

● Loading A Cassette (墌 pg. 15)

Power/Charge Lamp

Recording Start/Stop Button

(Lights while recording is in

Power Zoom Lever

Lock Button

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Tally Lamp

progress.)

Power Switch

PUSH OPEN Button

1 Remove the lens cap.
2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor

fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully.

3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.

● The power/charge lamp lights and the
camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.
“PAUSE” is displayed.

5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop

Button. The tally lamp lights and “T REC”
appears on the display while recording is in
progress.

6 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop

Button again. The camcorder re-enters the
Record-Standby mode.

NOTES:

● The image will not appear simultaneously on the
LCD monitor and the viewfinder.

● If the Record-Standby mode continues for
5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off
automatically. To turn the camcorder on again,
push back and pull out the viewfinder again or
close and re-open the LCD monitor.

● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:

• When power is supplied from a battery: the

“ ” battery indicator is displayed. (墌 pg. 80)

• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the

“ ” battery indicator does not appear.

● When a blank portion is left between recorded
scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted
and errors may occur when editing the tape. To
avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle
Of A Tape” (墌 pg. 19).

● To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off,
墌 pg. 31, 36.

● To record in LP (Long Play) mode, 墌 pg. 31, 34.

● For other notes, 墌 pg. 64.

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

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0h25

m

VIDEO RECORDING (cont.)

Tape Remaining Time

Approximate tape remaining time appears on the
display. “– h – – m” means the camcorder is
calculating the remaining time. When the remaining
time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts
blinking.

– h– – m1 h 0 m0

h 5 9

0

h 3

m

m

(Now calculating)

0

h 2

m0 h 1 m0 h 0 m

(Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking)

Zooming

Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous
change in image magnification.

Zoom In

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.

Zoom Out

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

● The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the
quicker the zoom action.

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

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

● Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the
subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is
set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE MACRO” in
MANUAL Menu on page 36.

● For other notes, 墌 pg. 64.

Journalistic Shooting

In some situations, different
shooting angles may provide
more dramatic results. Hold
the camcorder in the desired
position and tilt the LCD
monitor in the most
convenient direction. It can
rotate 270º (90º downward,
180º upward).

1xW

T

10xW

T

20xW

T

40xW

T

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

10xW

T

Digital zoom zone

10X (optical) zoom zone

Approximate zoom ratio

NOTES:

● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming.
In this case, set the zoom while in Record­Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus
(墌 pg. 43), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

● Zooming is possible to a maximum of 300X, or it
can be switched to 10X magnification using the
optical zoom. (墌 pg. 34)

EN 19

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 (墌 pg. 58 –

61), time code is necessary. If during recording a
blank portion is left partway through the tape, the
time code is interrupted. When recording is
resumed, the time code starts counting up again
from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may
record the same time codes as those existing in a
previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform
“Recording From The Middle Of A Tape” (墌 pg. 19)
in the following cases;

● When shooting again after playing back a

recorded tape.

● When power shuts off during shooting.

● When a tape is removed and re-inserted during

shooting.

● When shooting using a partially recorded tape.

● When shooting on a blank portion located

partway through the tape.

● When shooting again after shooting a scene then

opening/closing the cassette holder cover.

Display

12:34:24

Frames are not displayed
during recording.

Minutes
Seconds

Frames
(25 frames = 1 second)

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (墌 pg. 21)
to find the spot at which you want to start
recording, then engage the Still Playback mode.
(墌 pg. 20)

2) Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch, then start recording.

NOTES:

● The time code cannot be reset.

● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time

code indication does not move smoothly.

● The time code is displayed only when “TIME

CODE” is set to “ON”. (墌 pg. 37)

When a blank portion is recorded on a tape

Time code

00:00:00

Tape

recorded scene

Shooting start

Proper recording

Time code

00:00:00

Ta pe

recorded scene

Shooting start

point

point

Time code

Already

Shooting stop

Already

Blank

point

New

scene

point

Time code
00:00:00

05:43:21

Time code

05:43:21

Shooting start

Newly recorded

scene

Shooting start
point

Time code
05:44:00

Latest scene

Shooting start
point

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

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)

VIDEO PLAYBACK

Normal Playback

MENU Wheel (VOLUME)

Power Switch

Lock Button

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Stop Button (8)

Play/Pause Button (4/9)

● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD

monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV.
(墌 pg. 22)

● You can also view the playback picture on the

LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed
against the camcorder body.

● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:

• When power is supplied from a battery: the
“ ” battery indicator is displayed. (墌 pg. 80)

• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the
“ ” battery indicator does not appear.

● When a cable is connected to the AV connector,
the sound is not heard from the speaker.

To control the speaker volume…

Rotate the MENU Wheel towards “+” to turn up the
volume, or towards “–” to turn down the volume.

Still Playback

Pauses during video playback.

1) Press 4/9 during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9 again.

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

● When 4/9 is pressed, the image may not
pause immediately while the camcorder
stabilises the still image.

Rewind Button (3)

Speaker

Fast-Forward Button (5

1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 15)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 To start playback, press 4/9.
5 To stop playback, press 8.

● During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or
5 to fast-forward the tape.

NOTES:

● Clean the video heads using an optional dry
cleaning cassette when:

• No picture during playback.

• Blocks of noise appear during playback.
For details, 墌 pg. 72.

● If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power
is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off
automatically. To turn on again, set the Power
Switch to “OFF”, then to “PLAY”.

EN 21

A

Shuttle Search

Allows high-speed search in either direction during
video playback.

1) During playback, press 5 for forward search,

or 3 for reverse search.

2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.

● During playback, press and hold 5 or 3.
The search continues as long as you hold the
button. Once you release the button, normal
playback resumes.

● A slight mosaic effect appears on the display
during Shuttle Search. This is not a
malfunction.

TTENTION:

During Shuttle Search, parts of
the picture may not be clearly
visible, particularly on the left
side of the screen.

Blank Search

Helps you find where you should start recording in
the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption.
(墌 pg. 19)

1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 15)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 During Stop mode,

press BLANK
SEARCH.

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

● To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8.

BLANK SEARCH

PUSH "STOP" BUTON

TO CANCEL

NOTES:

● Before starting Blank Search, if the current position
is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in
the reverse direction. If the current position is at a
recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the
forward direction.

● Blank Search does not work if “HEAD CLEANING
REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE” has
appeared with the tape.

● If the beginning or end of the tape is reached
during Blank Search, the camcorder stops
automatically.

● A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of
tape may not be detected.

● The detected blank portion may be located
between recorded scenes. Before you start
recording, make sure there is no recorded scene
after the blank portion.

Slow-Motion Playback
Frame-By-Frame Playback
Playback Zoom
Playback Special Effects

Available only with the remote control (provided).
(墌 pg. 55)

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

22 EN

VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.)

Connections To A TV Or VCR

Connector
Cover****

Connector

Cover****

To AV

Audio/Video

cable

(provided)

1234

Cable Adapter*

To TV or VCR

TV

A White to AUDIO L IN**
B Red to AUDIO R IN**
C Yellow to VIDEO IN
D To S-V IDE O IN ***

* If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the

provided cable adapter.
** Not required for watching still images only.
*** Connect when your TV/VCR has S-VIDEO IN

and A/V input connectors. In this case, it is not

necessary to connect the yellow video cable.
**** When connecting the cable, open the cover.

NOTE:

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.

VCR

To S

S-Video cable
(optional)

“Y/C”/“CVBS”
Video Out Select
Switch

1 Make sure all units are turned off.
2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown

in the illustration.

If using a VCR, go to step 3.
If not, go to step 4.

3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input,

referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.
5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the

TV to its VIDEO mode.

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

● Date/Time
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.
(墌 pg. 31, 40)
Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn
on/off the date indication.

● Time Code
Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”.
(墌 pg. 31, 40)

● Indications other than date/time and time code
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
(墌 pg. 31, 40)

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the
power supply instead of the battery pack.
(墌 pg. 11)

● To monitor the picture and sound from the
camcorder without inserting a tape or memory
card, set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “A” or
“M”, then set your TV to the appropriate input
mode.

● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound
when the camcorder is turned on.

● If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially
shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the
TV as interference will occur in the camcorder
playback picture.

● When a cable is connected to the AV or
headphone connector, sound cannot be heard
from the speaker.

D.S.C. RECORDING

EN 23

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)

You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still
Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored
in the memory card.

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed
below:

● Power (墌 pg. 10)

● Loading A Memory Card (墌 pg. 16)

SNAPSHOT Button

Power Switch

PUSH OPEN Button

Lock Button

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

1 Remove the lens cap.
2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor

fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully.

3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.

5 Press SNAPSHOT. The “O” indication

appears while the snapshot is being taken.

● To check how the image looks before
recording it in the memory card, press
SNAPSHOT halfway and hold. The “ ”
indicator appears and stops blinking when the
captured image is focused. To cancel the
recording, release SNAPSHOT. To record it in
the memory card, press SNAPSHOT fully.

● Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode
with no frame.

● To delete unwanted still images, refer to
“Deleting Files” (墌 pg. 28).

● When you do not want to hear the shutter
sound, set “BEEP” to “OFF”. (墌 pg. 31, 36)

● To change the Image Size and/or Picture
Quality, 墌 pg. 31, 38.

Snapshot mode with no frame

There is the sound of a shutter
closing.

A Image Size (墌 pg. 38, 78)
B Focus Icon (墌 pg. 78)
C Shooting Icon (墌 pg. 78)
D Card Icon (墌 pg. 78)
E Picture Quality (墌 pg. 38, 78)
F Remaining Number Of Shots (墌 pg. 78)

NOTES:

● Even if “DIS” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 35), the
Stabiliser will be disabled.

● If Snapshot recording is not possible, “O”
blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.

● If Program AE with special effects (墌 pg. 33) is
engaged, certain modes of Program AE with
special effects are disabled during Snapshot
recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.

● If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes
when the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and
power is supplied from the battery pack, the
camcorder shuts off automatically to save power.
To perform shooting again, push back and pull out
the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD
monitor.

● The Motor Drive mode (墌 pg. 42) is disabled
when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to
“MEMORY”.

● When a cable is connected to the AV connector,
the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker,
however it is recorded onto the tape.

● Still images taken are compliant to DCF (Design
rule for Camera File system). They do not have any
compatibility with devices which are not
compliant to DCF.

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK

24 EN

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Normal Playback Of Images

Images shot with the camcorder are automatically
numbered, then stored in numerical order in the
memory card. You can view the stored images, one
at a time, much like flipping through a photo album.

Power Switch

Lock Button

MENU Wheel

Rewind Button (3)

Stop Button (8)

VIDEO/

MEMORY

Switch

INFO Button

SELECT Button

Fast-Forward Button (5)

Play/Pause Button (4/9)

1 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 16)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or TITLE)
which has been played back at the last time is
displayed.

5 If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,

墌 pg. 25) or the title image playback (TITLE,
墌 pg. 25) screen appears, press SELECT. The

MEMORY SELECT screen appears.

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “IMAGE”, and

press it. The image playback screen (IMAGE)
appears.

7 Press 3 to display the previous file. Press 5

to display the next file.

● Pressing INFO gives you details on the
displayed file. (墌 pg. 26)

● You can also look for the desired file using
Index Screen. (墌 pg. 26)

● You can turn off the on-screen playback
display. (墌 pg. 26)

NOTES:

● Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a
low-numbered one, this will not overwrite an
existing image, because new images are
automatically stored after the last-recorded one.

● Images shot in a file size other than “640 x 480”,
“1024 x 768”, “1280 x 960” and “1600 x 1200”
with another devices will be displayed thumbnail
images. These thumbnail images cannot be
transferred to a PC.

● Images shot with devices (such as JVC GR-DVX7)
that are not compatible with DCF cannot be
viewed with this camcorder; “UNSUPPORTED
FILE!” will be displayed.

Playback Zoom

Available only with the remote control (provided).
(墌 pg. 55)

Auto Playback Of Images

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

1 Perform steps 1 – 6 in “Normal Playback Of

Images”.

2 Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback.

● If you press 3 during Auto Playback, files
are displayed in descending order.

● If you press 5 during Auto Playback, files
are displayed in ascending order.

3 To end Auto Playback, press 8.

[For Normal Playback]
To display the next image

Image playback screen (IMAGE)

To display the previous image

[For Auto Playback]

100-0013

100-0014

100-0015

100-0016

EN 25

Playback Of Video Clips

You can view video clips (墌 pg. 48) stored in the
memory card.

1 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 16)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or TITLE)
which has been played back at the last time is
displayed.

5 If the image playback (IMAGE) or the title image

playback (TITLE) screen appears, press SELECT.
The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel

to select “E-MAIL CLIP”,
and press it. The video clip
playback screen (E-MAIL
CLIP) appears.

7 Press 3 to select the

previous file. Press 5 to
select the next file.

● Pressing INFO gives you details on the
displayed file. (墌 pg. 26)

● You can also look for the desired file using
Index Screen. (墌 pg. 26)

8 To start playback, press 4/9.
9 To stop playback, press 8.

E-MAIL CLIP

Playback Of Title Images

9 title images are pre-stored in the provided memory
card. You can view these files. The title images can
be also superimposed during recording. (墌 pg. 49)

1 Load the provided memory card. (墌 pg. 16)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or TITLE)
which has been played back at the last time is
displayed.

5 If the image playback (IMAGE) or the video clip

playback (E-MAIL CLIP) screen appears, press
SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.

6 Rotate the MENU Wheel

to select “TITLE”, and
press it. The title image
playback screen (TITLE)
appears.

7 Press 3 to select the

previous file. Press 5
to select the next file.

● Pressing INFO gives you details on the
displayed file. (墌 pg. 26)

● You can also look for the desired file using
Index Screen. (墌 pg. 26)

NOTE:

If the pre-stored title images in the provided memory
card have been deleted accidentally, you can copy
the image files from the provided CD-ROM. For
details, refer to the provided software’s instruction
manual included in the CD-ROM.

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK

26 EN

D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

Index Playback Of Files

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

1 For Index Playback of image files, perform 1 – 6

in “Normal Playback Of Images” (墌 pg. 24).

For Index Playback of video clip files, perform
1 – 6 in “Playback Of Video Clips” (墌 pg. 25).

For Index Playback of title files, perform 1 – 6 in

“Playback Of Title Images” (墌 pg. 25).

2 Press INDEX. The Index Screen of the selected

type of file appears.

Selected file

1

4

7

3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the frame to

the desired file.

● Press 3 to display the previous page. Press
5 to display the next page.

4 Press the MENU Wheel in. The selected file is

displayed.

● Pressing INFO gives you details on the
displayed file. (See below.)

Index number

3

2

5

6

8 9

Index Screen

F

E

L

I

F

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NOTE:

With images shot with other devices or processed on
a PC, “QUALITY: – – –” will be displayed.

Removing On-Screen Display

1 Perform steps 1 – 6 in “Normal Playback Of

Images” (墌 pg. 24) or “Playback Of Title Images”
(墌 pg. 25).

2 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “DISPLAY”,

and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “OFF”, and

press it. The operation mode indicator, folder/file
number and battery indicator ( ) disappear.

● To display the indicators again, select “ON”.

Operation mode indicator

Folder/file number

100-0013

Viewing File Information

You can get the relevant file information by pressing
the INFO Button during normal playback or Index
Playback.

FOLDER : Folder name (墌 pg. 29)
FILE : File name (墌 pg. 29)
DATE : Date the file was made
SIZE : Image size
QUALITY : Picture quality (IMAGE only)
TIME : Playback time (E-MAIL CLIP only)
PROTECT : When set to “ON”, the file is

protected from accidental erasure.
(墌 pg. 27)

Battery indicator

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