JVC GR-DV808 User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DV808

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INSTRUCTIONS

LYT0204-001B

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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 (

• 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 pg. 74 – 79) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

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

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

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 80 — 81 before use.

Z pg. 7).

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT

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 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.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

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

Warning on lithium cell battery (for remote control unit)

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

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.

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.

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 PALtype 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.

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.

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About Batteries

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries

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

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

The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion battery packs are small but possess a large power capacity. However, when the battery pack becomes cool in an environment subject to cold temperatures (below 10°C), 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.)

n This camcorder is designed exclusively for

the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked

Before recording an important scene . . .

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

DV mark .

.... remember that this camcorder is not compatible

with other digital video formats.

.... remember that this camcorder is intended for

private consumer use only. Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

can be used with this unit.

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.

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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)

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Remote control unit

RM-V712U

Lithium battery CR2025

(for remote control unit)

MiniDV Cassette Tape 30 min

(DVM-30) M-DV30ME

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

ABOUT DV

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

Chromatic

Analysis

12 tracks/frame

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

A/D

conversion

A/D

conversion

Tape direction

Sub-Code Area

Video Area

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.

CONTENTS

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES ABOUT DV 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

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4 6 8

68 73 74

80 82 84 85

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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:

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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

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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-V80EG 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:

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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.

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Date/Time Settings

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

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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

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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).

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Operation Mode

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

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

When set to “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.

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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:

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The Time Code cannot be reset.

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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:

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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.

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

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During Digital Zoom, the quality of image may suffer.

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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.

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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:

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

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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

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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

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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:

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

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

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The Snapshot mode is not possible while Digital Zoom (zoom magnification of over 10X,

pg. 30) is activated.

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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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