JVC GR-DVJ70EG, GR-DVJ70EK Instructions Manual

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ABOUT DVC
5
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
6
ACCESSORIES
7
GETTING STARTED
8
Charging The Battery .................. 8
Installing The Battery .................. 9
Indoor Use ............................... 10
Using The CAM Stand ............... 10
Insertion/Removal .................... 11
Date/Time Settings ................... 12
Loading/Unloading
A Cassette ................................ 13
Hand Strap Attachment ............. 14
Diopter Adjustment .................... 14
Remote Control ........................ 15
RECORDING
16
Full Auto/Manual Operation ...... 16
Menus...................................... 17
Basic Recording ........................ 21
Advanced Features.................... 23
PLAYBACK
42
Basic Connections..................... 42
Basic Playback .......................... 45
Playback Menu ......................... 46
Advanced Features.................... 48
EDITING
50
Docking Station ........................ 50
Dubbing................................... 50
Brand Setting............................ 51
Random Assemble Editing.......... 52
For More Accurate Editing......... 55
Audio Dubbing ......................... 57
Insert Editing ............................ 58
TROUBLESHOOTING
59
AFTER USE
62
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS
63
Main Unit ................................ 63
Viewfinder Indications .............. 64
Docking Station ........................ 65
CAUTIONS
66
SPECIFICATIONS
68
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
70
INDEX
71
CONTENTS
GR-DVJ70
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
LYT0002-0D7B
INSTRUCTIONS
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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 cover.
•Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.
•Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.
It is recommended that you . . .
..... refer to “Controls, Indications and Connectors”
(Z pgs. 63 – 65) 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 66 and 67 before use.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Warning on lithium cell battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Maxell CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
n Dispose of used battery promptly. n Keep away from children. n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
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.
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n This camcorder is designed exclusively for
the
digital video cassette. Only
cassettes marked
can be used with this
unit.
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 damanged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose
dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is
unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handi­capped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or
radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such
use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for
example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with
wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to
rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
— NEVER let anyone especially children push
anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical
equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!
WARNING: AC Power Adapter/Charger is NOT FOR USE WITH TOYS.
This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type color 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-V712U/BN-V714U battery pack and, to recharge it, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (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.
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 Power
Adapter/Battery charger for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.
CAUTION (applies to the Docking Station):
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER– SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
NOTES:
The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
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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.
• When transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery. If you misplace the battery cap, carry the battery in a plastic bag.
Before recording an important scene . . .
..... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini
DV mark.
..... remember that the GR-DVJ70 is not compatible
with other digital video formats.
..... remember that the GR-DVJ70 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.)
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are small yet have a large power capacity. However, if exposed to extreme cold (below 10°C), the effective operational time decreases significantly. Exposure to temperatures below 0°C will render the battery inoperative. If you are planning to shoot in an environment at these temperatures, carry the battery in a pocket to keep it warm, then attach it just prior to recording. The optional power grip CU-V778U is also recom­mended. It holds two batteries, and keeps them sufficiently warm even at an outside temperature of 0°C.
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.
Keep the battery in a pocket when not in use, or use the optional CU-V778U power grip.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION:
To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Power Adapter/Charger until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
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 Docking 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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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 (Analog 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.
NOTE:
The data recorded on a tape is digital, but the output of the GR-DVJ70 is analogue.
The GR-DVJ70 separates the data into blocks, writing one block of each data type on each track of the tape.
ABOUT DVC
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.
1 Sub-Code Area
The Time Code and Date/Time data are written here, separate from the video data. This enables you to display the date and time during playback, even if they weren’t displayed while recording.
2 Video Area
The digital video signal is recorded here.
Lens
Mic
A/D
conversion
Chromatic
Analysis
VIDEO
Luminance Signal (Y)
A/D
conversion
A/D
conversion
AUDIO
Recording by rotating head helical scan
Signal
compression
Color Difference Signal (R-Y/B-Y)
Chrominance (C)
12 tracks/frame
Tape direction
Sub-Code Area
Video Area
Audio Area
ITI Area
Head tracking direction
5.24 mm
6.35 mm
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PAUSE
REC
OFF
5S
REC
PLAY
SUPPLYING POWER
Install A Fully Charged Battery
1
Open the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.
2
Remove the battery’s protective cap and insert the battery + – first.
3
Close the battery cover.
LOADING A CASSETTE
1
Turn on the power, then slide the OPEN/EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow. The cassette cover releases. Open the cover in the direction of the arrow until it locks. The holder opens automatically.
2
Insert a tape.
3
Close the holder and it recedes automatically.
4
Close the cassette cover.
RECORDING
1
Pull out the viewfinder and align the mark with “STANDBY”. The lens cover opens automatically.
2
Set the Power Dial to “REC”, then press RECORDING START/STOP. A “beep” signals the start of recording.
3
To pause during recording, press RECORDING START/STOP. Two beeps indicate the
RECORD/STANDBY mode.
4
When you’re finished, push the viewfinder in, aligning its mark with “CAMERA OFF”.
PLAYBACK
1
Pull out the viewfinder. The lens cover opens automatically.
2
Set the Power Dial to “PLAY”.
3
Slide open the camcorder’s Operation Panel cover.
4
Press REW to rewind the tape to the beginning.
5
Press PLAY and watch what you’ve recorded in the viewfinder.
6
When you’re finished, press STOP.
CASSETTE COVER
CASSETTE HOLDER
OPEN/EJECT SWITCH
STANDBY
POWER LAMP
RECORDING START/STOP BUTTON
BATTERY COVER
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
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ACCESSORIES
MiniDV Cassette Tape 30 min M-DV30ME
AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V70EK
Battery pack BN-V714U
CAM Stand
Cable adapter Hand strap
Power cord
Soft camera case
OPTIONALLY AVAILABLE ACCESSORY KIT
For the operations on pg. 42 – 44, 46 – 58 purchase the accessory kit CU-V70KIT E (available optionally).
Remote control unit RM-V708U or RM-V710U
Docking Station
Lithium battery CR2025 (for remote control unit)
Editing cable
S-VIDEO cable
AUDIO and VIDEO cable (ø3.5 DV TV or VCR)
DC cord
Power Grip CU-V778U
Battery pack BN-V714U
AUDIO and VIDEO cable (Phono Docking Station TV or VCR)
TW
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
Lithium battery CR2025 (for clock operation)
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Charging The Battery
You can charge one battery pack at a time, or two consecutively.
GETTING STARTED
3
CONFIRM STATUS
When the charge indicator stops blinking but stays on, charging is finished. (If two batteries are attached, this means that they’ve both been charged.)
CHARGING TIME
1
SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER
Connect the power cord between the AC Power Adapter/Charger and an AC outlet. The power indicator comes on.
2
ATTACH BATTERY/BATTERIES
Remove the battery pack’s protective cap and make sure the + – marks are facing down and aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC Power Adapter/Charger.
•The Charge Indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started.
•To charge two batteries consecutively, attach one right after the other. If you attach a second battery while the first one is being charged, the time required for charging will increase.
POWER CORD
DC JACK
POWER LAMP
CHARGE INDICATOR 1
CHARGE INDICATOR 2 BATTERY PACK BN-V714U
BLACK
RED
CHARGE MARKER
• The charge marker does not move by itself. After charging or removing a discharged battery, be sure to set the marker to the predetermined position.
ATTACH
DETACH
To AC outlet
Charge Marker
The charge marker makes it easy for you to differentiate between charged and discharged batteries. Choose RED or BLACK to mean charged or discharged, and you'll always know the status of your batteries.
BATT. PACK ONE TWO
BN-V712U approx. 140 min. approx. 210 min. BN-V714U approx. 170 min. approx. 240 min.
4
DETACH BATTERY/BATTERIES
Slide the battery or batteries in the direction of the arrow and lift off.
•Remember to unplug the power cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger.
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Installing The Battery Pack
The battery pack does not charge while in the camcorder. Before installation, make sure the battery pack has been charged fully.
1
OPEN BATTERY COVER
Move the cover in the direction of the arrow.
2
INSERT BATTERY
Remove its protective cap and insert the + – end of the battery first.
3
CLOSE BATTERY COVER
NOTE:
To remove a discharged battery pack, simply open the cover and slide the battery pack out.
BATTERY COVER
BATTERY
NOTES:
If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops.
When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger, be sure to use the supplied power cord only.
When charging the Battery Pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the Charge Indicator may not light. In this case, remove the Battery Pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger, then try charging again.
Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.
Be sure to securely connect the power cord to the AC Power Adapter/Charger.
Before connecting to an AC outlet, connect the power cord to the AC Power Adapter/Charger. If you plug into an AC outlet first and the power cord’s terminal comes in contact with a metal surface or object, there is the possibility of a short circuit or fire.
** Charging Environment
Perform charging where the temperature is between 10° and 30°C. (20°–25°C is the ideal temperature range for charging.) If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete.
Recording Time
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 are 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.
BATT. PACK RECORDING TIME
BN-V712U approx. 30 min. BN-V714U approx. 50 min.
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Indoor Use
When using the camcorder indoors, you can use the AC Adapter instead of a battery.
1
SUPPLY POWER TO ADAPTER
Connect the power cord between the AC Adapter and an AC outlet.
2
SUPPLY POWER TO CAMCORDER
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.
GETTING STARTED
(Cont.)
Using The CAM Stand
During Recording
If you record while leaving the camcorder on a desk or table, it may tip or be accidentally knocked over. Attach it to the CAM Stand before this type of use.
1
SUPPLY POWER
Plug the DC Power Cord into the camcorder.
2
ATTACH TO CAM STAND
Attach as shown in the illustration, paying particular attention to the DC Power Cord.
MIC
AV-OUT
DC-IN 6V
Connector is under this cover
POWER CORD
CAM STAND
AC POWER ADAPTER/CHARGER
DC CORD
To AC outlet
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Clock (Lithium) Battery CR2025 Insertion/Removal
This battery is necessary to operate the clock and to perform date/time settings.
NOTES:
When the battery is depleted, the “ ” indicator appears in the viewfinder after you turn the power on.
See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” on page 2 – 4 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries.
After changing the lithium battery, reset the date and time (Z pg. 12).
1
OPEN BATTERY COVER
Slide off as shown in the illustration.
2
REMOVE OLD BATTERY
Pull the battery holder out as shown, and slide the battery down and out of the holder.
3
INSERT NEW BATTERY
Insert the battery, with the “+” side showing, in the holder. Then insert the battery holder in the battery cover.
4
CLOSE BATTERY COVER
BATTERY COVER
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T
W
WIDE MODE
ZOOM DIS
GA I N UP
TO FADER / W IPE MENU TO P.AE / EFFECT MENU TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU  
END
OFF
20X
OFF AGC
ITEM ZOOM SW. 
SET SET BUTTON
  ON SCREEN DISPLAY DATE/T I ME    
 END
OFF OFF
25. 12. 97
17:30
ITEM ZOOM SW. 
SET SET BUTTON
FOCUS
EXP.
WB
PRO
AUTO
SET
Date/Time Settings
If you set the date and time beforehand, the data will automatically be recorded separately from the video signal.
Even if the date and time do not appear during recording, you can display them on the screen or remove them from the screen at any time during playback.
4
INPUT DATE AND TIME
Place the pointer next to “DATE/TIME” by sliding the Zoom Lever. Press SET and “Day” begins blinking.
Using the Zoom Lever (slide toward “+” to increase and toward “–” to decrease), input the day. Press SET. Repeat the procedure to input the month, year, hour and minute. Press SET when the pointer is next to “END” to exit.
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 in the viewfinder begin operation from the current date and time, with no delay or loss.
1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Set the Power Dial to “REC” and the Select Dial to “MANUAL”.
2
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears in the viewfinder.
3
ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU
Place the pointer next to “TO DATE/TIME MENU” by sliding the Zoom Lever. Slide toward “+” to move up and toward “–” to move down. Press SET and the Date/Time Menu appears in the viewfinder.
SET BUTTON
POWER DIAL
MANUAL
ZOOM LEVER
MENU BUTTON
VIEWFINDER
RECORDING MENU
VIEWFINDER
DATE/TIME MENU
GETTING STARTED
(Cont.)
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Loading/Unloading A Cassette
If you have already installed a fully charged battery, you can open the door without external power.
1
OPEN CASSETTE DOOR
Turn on the power, then slide the OPEN/EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow. The cassette cover releases. Open the cover in the direction of the arrow until it locks. The holder opens automatically.
•Do not touch internal components.
2
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.
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 doesn’t open, close the cassette cover and try again.
Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the holder when it’s closing. If this happens, the holder will open automatically after a few seconds.
When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening the cover.
** 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.
TAPE RECORDING TIME
DVM 30 Approx. 30 min. DVM 60 Approx. 60 min.
Make sure the window side is facing out.
OPEN/EJECT SWITCH
Erase protection switch
CASSETTE HOLDER
CASSETTE COVER
PUSH HERE
Once you open the cassette cover, a blank portion is recorded on the tape even if you close it before the cassette holder comes out. See page 26 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.
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Hand Strap Attachment
The provided Hand Strap helps you to keep a firm hold on the camcorder. Make sure you never hold the camcorder without using the Hand Strap.
Diopter Adjustment
Adjust the viewfinder display for best viewing.
1
ATTACH HAND STRAP
Slide the strap through the eyelet, pulling firmly to ensure secure attachment.
1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Set the Power Dial to “REC”.
2
ADJUST DIOPTER
Pull out the viewfinder and slide the Diopter Adjust Lever.
•Slide in either direction, while looking at the viewfinder display, until it looks best to you.
PAUSE
OFF
5S
REC
PLAY
1
2
POWER DIAL
VIEWFINDER
DIOPTER ADJUST LEVER
GETTING STARTED
(Cont.)
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TW
Remote Control Unit (optionally available accessory kit CU-V70KIT E)
You can use the RM-V708U or RM-V710U to control the camcorder when it’s attached to the Docking Station.
Operation Buttons (Z pg. 48)
INSERT Button (Z pg. 58)
UP Button (Z pg. 48)
Installing The Battery
The RM-V708U
or RM-V710U
uses one lithium
battery (CR2025).
MBR SET Button (
Z pg. 51)
AUDIO MONITOR Button (Z pg. 57)
DOWN Button (Z pg. 48)
AUDIO DUBBING Button (Z pg. 57)
R.A. EDIT Buttons (
Z pg. 52)
PAUSE IN connector (
Z pg. 52)
ZOOM Buttons (
Z pg. 48)
DISPLAY Button (Z pg. 57)
SHIFT Button (Z pg. 48)
SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons (
Z pg. 48)
LEFT/RIGHT Buttons (Z pg. 48)
FADE/WIPE Button (Z pg. 52)
EFFECT ON/OFF Button (Z pg. 49)
EFFECT Button (Z pg. 49)
RECORDING START/STOP Button (Z pg. 58)
POWER ON/OFF Button
When the camcorder’s Power Dial is set to “PLAY”, you can turn the unit’s power on and off using the RM-V708U or RM-V710U.
KNOB
CANCEL Button (Z pg. 53)
1
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER
Pull out in the direction of the arrow while pressing the lid as shown.
2
INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER
With the “+” side up, place the lithium battery (CR2025) in the holder.
3
RE-INSERT HOLDER
Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.
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FULL AUTO
MANUAL MODE
MODE
SELECT DIAL
SELECT DIAL POSITION
POSITION
AUTO FOCUS EXP. WB PRO
Snapshot (Z pg. 23) YES YES YES YES YES Scene (Z pg. 20)*2 YES*1 YES YES YES YES Self-Timer (Z pg. 26) YES YES YES YES YES Date/Time Display ON ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF
(Z pg. 28) Focus (Z pg. 37) AUTO AUTO/MAN AUTO/LOCK AUTO/LOCK AUTO/LOCK D.I.Stabilizer (Z pg. 18)*3 Not operational ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF Exposure Control AUTO AUTO/LOCK AUTO/MAN AUTO/LOCK AUTO/LOCK
(Z pg. 38) White Balance (Z pg. 40) AUTO AUTO/LOCK AUTO/LOCK AUTO/MAN AUTO/LOCK Digital Zoom (Z pg. 24) 20x only ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF P.AE/Effects (Z pg. 34) Not operational YES (can't change once set) YES FADER/WIPE (
Z pg. 29) Not operational YES (can't change once set) YES
RECORDING
Full Auto/Manual Operation
The following chart shows you which functions are available in the Full Auto and Manual operation modes.
*1– Factory-preset for “5S”. However, if you change the setting in the System Menu (Z pg. 19), either
“5SD” or “ANIMATION” becomes available when you engage the “AUTO” mode.
*2– Records in “AUTO” regardless of Select Dial setting.
•Make sure the Power Dial is in the “MANUAL” position when you make selections at the Recording Menu. *3– When D.I.Stabilizer is set to “ON”, the shutter speed is automatically set to 1/100.
FOCUS
EXP.
WB
PRO
AUTO
SET
SELECT DIAL
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FOCUS
EXP.
WB
PRO
AUTO
SET
T
W
WIDE MODE ZOOM DIS GA I N UP TO FADER / W IPE MENU T O P . AE / EFFECT MENU TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU  
END
OFF
20X
OFF AGC
ITEM ZOOM SW. 
SET SET BUTTON
WIDE MODE ZOOM DIS GA I N UP TO FADER / W IPE MENU T O P . AE / EFFECT MENU TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU   END
OFF
20X
OFF AGC
ITEM ZOOM SW. 
SET SET BUTTON
Menus
The Recording Menu allows you to set these functions:
Squeeze, Zoom Magnification, Digital Image
Stabilizer, Gain Up, Fade/Wipe (Z pg. 29), P.AE/Effects (Z pg. 34), Date/Time Menu
, and
System Menu
.
The following selection procedure applies to
Squeeze, Zoom Magnification, Stabilization
and
Gain Up
.
1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Set the Power Dial to “REC” and set the Select Dial to “MANUAL”.
2
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears in the viewfinder.
3
SELECT FUNCTION
Place the pointer next to the desired function by sliding the Zoom Lever, then press SET. The
pointer stops blinking, indicating that the function has been selected.
4
SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS
Cycle through the available settings of the selected functions by sliding the Zoom Lever in either direction, and stop when the one you want is displayed. Then press SET and the pointer automatically moves to “END”.
•To set the parameters for a different function,
repeat steps 3 and 4.
5
CLOSE RECORDING MENU
Press SET. Selection is complete and the menu disappears.
POWER DIAL
MENU BUTTON
SET BUTTON
MANUAL
SELECT DIAL
ZOOM LEVER
VIEWFINDER
RECORDING MENU
VIEWFINDER
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WIDE MODE
ZOOM DIS
GA I N UP
TO FADER / W IPE MENU TO P.AE / EFFECT MENU TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU  
END
OFF
20X
OFF
AGC
ITEM ZOOM SW. 
SET SET BUTTON
A
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer)
When recording while holding the camcorder in your hand, or when shooting a subject with little or no contrast, subtle hand movements will cause shakiness in the recorded image.
ON–Compensates for relatively small shakes that occur when shooting close up. “ ” appears in the viewfinder during recording. *This function is usable when the Select Dial is set to “MANUAL”. OFF–When shooting with the camcorder in a fixed position or on a tripod, set the Stabilizer to “OFF”. If you leave it on and then move or turn the camera to follow a moving subject, unnecessary compensation occurs and this can result in an unnatural recorded image.
NOTES:
The Stabilizer cannot compensate for drastic hand movements while shooting.
The Stabilizer will not work when certain P.AE/ Effects (Classic Film, Strobe, Slow 1, 2 (Z pg. 35) and Fade/Wipe Effects (Picture Wipe/ Dissolve (Z pg. 31) are activated. The “ ” indicator appears blinking in the viewfinder.
Zoom Magnification
You can select 10x, 20x, or 100x zoom magnifications.
10x–Optical zoom that does not degrade the quality of the recording. 20x–Electronic processing (Digital zoom) that lets you get closer up. 100x–Electronically-processed images at 100-times magnification.
Gain Up
Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting.
A
–The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/25 — 1/200 sec.). Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at 1/25 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth or natural. OFF–Select this setting when lighting is not a problem. AGC–This is the factory setting, and is automatically activated during Auto operation. The overall appearance is jagged, but the image is bright and the movements are more natural than in “
A
mode.
Wide Mode
This recording mode is compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9 aspect ratio). When using this mode, please refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual.
SQUEEZE–For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion. appears in the viewfinder. CINEMA–Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. Works with both 4:3 and 16:9 TVs. Used with the Sepia (Z pg. 35) or Monotone (Z pg. 35) modes, it gives the recorded scenes the look of a classic movie. OFF–Select “OFF” when you don’t want to use either of the above modes (first set the Select Dial to “MANUAL”). *During Full-Auto operation, both Squeeze and Cinema modes are unusable.
When you watch a “SQUEEZE”- or “CINEMA”­mode picture on a wide-screen TV, connect an S­Video cable between connector S1 or S2 on the TV and the S-Video output connector on the Docking Station, and adjust the setting at the TV manually to produce the appropriate 16:9 picture. During playback, the images is naturally expanded to fit the wide screen, with no proportional distortion.
NOTES:
When recording using the Squeeze, the image in the viewfinder, as well as on a regular TV (if connected for playback) will be the standard aspect ratio and the picture will appear squeezed.
When playing back a tape recorded in Squeeze and Cinema, Squeeze cannot be distinguished from Cinema during fast-forward or rewind.
10X 20X
100X
OFF SQUEEZE CINEMA
OFF
OFF
ON
AGC
RECORDING
(Cont.)
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1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Set the Power Dial to “REC” and set the Select Dial to “MANUAL”.
2
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears in the viewfinder.
3
ACCESS SYSTEM MENU
Place the pointer next to “TO SYSTEM MENU” by sliding the Zoom Lever, then press SET. The
System Menu appears in the viewfinder.
4
SELECT FUNCTION
Place the pointer next to the desired function by sliding the Zoom Lever, then press SET. The
pointer stops blinking, indicating that the function has been selected.
5
SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS
Slide the Zoom Lever in either direction to cycle through the available settings for the selected function, and stop when the desired setting appears. Then press SET, and the pointer automatically moves to “END”.
•To set the parameters for a different function,
repeat steps 4 and 5.
6
CLOSE SYSTEM MENU
Press SET twice. Setting is complete and the System Menu disappears.
System Menu
The System Menu allows you to set the following functions:
Scene, Beep, Wind Cut, Sound Mode and ID
numbers.
FOCUS
EXP.
WB
PRO
AUTO
SET
T
W
WIDE MODE ZOOM DIS GA I N UP TO FADER / W IPE MENU T O P . AE / EFFECT MENU TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU  
END
OFF
20X
OFF
AGC
ITEM ZOOM SW. 
SET SET BUTTON
 
SCENE BEEP
WIND CUT
SOUND MODE
I D No.  
 END
5S
ON OFF
48
kHz
07
ITEM ZOOM SW. 
SET SET BUTTON
MANUAL
ZOOM LEVER
SET BUTTON
POWER DIAL
SELECT DIAL
MENU BUTTON
VIEWFINDER
RECORDING MENU
VIEWFINDER
SYSTEM MENU
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 
SCENE BEEP
WIND CUT
SOUND MODE 
I D No.  
 END
5S
ON OFF
48
kHz
07
ITEM ZOOM SW . 
SET SET BUTTON
Sound
Sound signals can be sampled at 48 kHz or 32 kHz. 48 kHz–The camcorder is factory-preset for 48 kHz.
This setting enables recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. *A tape recorded at 48 kHz cannot be used for Audio Dubbing. 32 kHz–This setting enables recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recommended for use when performing Audio Dubbing.
Scene (5-Second Mode)
This mode is enabled when the Power Dial is set to “5S”.
5S–Pressing RECORDING START/STOP allows you to take a 5-second “clip”. Press repeatedly for a succession of short recordings. 5SD–If you record a 5-second clip within 5 minutes after the previous one, the end of the old scene dissolves and is replaced by the new scene over a 2-second period (
Z pg. 25).
ANIM. (Animation)–Each time you press RECORDING START/STOP, a 1/8-second recording
is taken. By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though it’s moving.
Beep
The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of recording.
ON–To activate the beep. OFF–To turn off the beep.
NOTE:
Beep is automatically turned on during Full Auto operation.
Wind Cut
When activated, this mode helps cut down on noise created by wind.
AUTO–When shooting in high winds, noise is automatically reduced.
•“
” appears in the viewfinder.
•The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.
OFF–This function is disabled.
NOTE:
The Wind Cut mode is disabled during Full Auto operation.
5S 5SD ANIM.
ON OFF
OFF AUTO
48 kHz 32 kHz
This number will be necessary in the future when connecting the camcorder to a computer [01 to 99].
RECORDING
(Cont.)
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OFF
5S
REC
PLAY
PAUSE
REC
OFF
5S
REC
PLAY
FOCUS
EXP.
WB
PRO
AUTO
SET
Basic Recording
You should already have performed the necessary preparations (Z pgs. 8 – 20). Set the Select Dial to “AUTO” and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features.
1
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER
Align its mark with “STANDBY”.
2
TURN ON POWER
Set the Power Dial to “REC”. The power lamp comes on and RECORD/STANDBY mode is engaged.
•If you don’t pull out the viewfinder, the power cannot be turned on.
3
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Set the Select Dial to “AUTO”.
•In the “AUTO” mode, only Zoom (20x), Snapshot, 5S (if you change the setting in the System Menu, either 5SD or ANIMATION becomes available – see pgs. 19 – 20) and Self-Timer are available.
4
START RECORDING
When “PAUSE” appears in the viewfinder, press RECORDING START/STOP. A beep signals the start of recording.
NOTE:
Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time (Z pg. 12). Even if they don’t appear during recording, they are recorded onto the tape and can be displayed during playback. (Z pg. 47).
VIEWFINDER
VIEWFINDER
RECORD/STANDBY
STANDBY
RECORDING START/STOP BUTTON
DURING RECORDING
POWER LAMP
5
END RECORDING
When you’re finished recording, press RECORDING START/STOP. Align the viewfinder’s mark with “CAMERA OFF”; the power lamp goes out and the lens cover closes automatically.
•When transporting, make sure the viewfinder is in this position.
•Before turning the power on again, you must pull out the viewfinder.
NOTES:
If 5 minutes elapse in the RECORD/STANDBY mode, the power shuts off automatically to conserve energy. To turn the camcorder on again, set the Power Dial to “OFF”, then to “REC”. As long as you don’t take out the tape you were using or play it back, you can continue recording from where you left off with no noticeable break.
RECORD/STANDBY means that a tape is loaded and the camcorder is ready to record.
If RECORD/STANDBY is engaged for 5 minutes, the Stop mode is automatically activated to protect the heads.
If you start a recording on a blank portion of the tape, or onto a brand new tape, recording starts approximately 3-4 seconds after you press RECORDING START/STOP. In order to record the entire scene or sequence, make sure to start recording slightly in advance.
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Tape Remaining Indicator
The time remaining on the tape is automatically monitored and displayed in the viewfinder (Z pg. 64). When the tape ends, “TAPE END” appears in the viewfinder.
Re Shoot A Scene
If you aren’t pleased with a scene you just recorded (after having checked it in the viewfinder), you can easily return to the beginning and record it again.
1
ENGAGE RECORD/STANDBY MODE
Press RECORDING START/STOP, then press RE SHOOT. The tape returns automatically to
the starting point of the most recent recording, and the camcorder enters RECORD/STANDBY mode.
•If, after the tape has rewound to the
beginning of the scene, you decide you don’t need to re-record, press CAN. The tape auto­matically fast-forwards to the end of the scene.
REC
30min
29 min
3 min
2 min
blinking
1 min
blinking
0 min
blinking
STOP
PLAY /PAUSE
Stable Shooting Positions
CAN. BUTTON
RECORDING
(Cont.)
RE SHOOT BUTTON
Before pressing RECORDING START/ STOP, ZOOM or SNAPSHOT, be sure to
hold the camcorder with both hands.
For low shooting
Feet set slightly apart with your body turned toward the subject
Fasten hand strap around wrist
Lean against a wall or pole for support
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2
REWIND TAPE
Press REW. Let the tape rewind to the begin­ning, where it stops automatically.
3
BEGIN SEARCH
Press SNAPSHOT. The camcorder begins searching for the first scene recorded in Snapshot mode or where the Strobe effect was used.
•If the first scene on the tape was recorded in Snapshot mode or with the Strobe effect, the camcorder may not be able to locate the exact beginning of the scene.
Snapshot Search could malfunction if the recorded tape has:
•Too little time between Snap shots
•Blank space between recordings
•Snap shots taken using Motor Drive mode
To Stop A Snapshot Search In Progress . . .
..... press SNAPSHOT again.
NOTES:
To temporarily stop playback, press PAUSE. This is known as “still playback”. Press again to resume normal playback. If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder's Stop mode is automatically engaged. If the camcorder is left in its Stop mode for 5 minutes, its power goes off automatically.
In the future, by attaching the camcorder to the Docking Station and connecting a video printer to the station, it will become possible to print out snapshots.
Snapshot
Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession.
1
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER
Align its mark to “STANDBY”. The lens cover opens automatically.
2
TAKE SNAPSHOT
Press SNAPSHOT. “PHOTO” appears in the viewfinder, and the image, bordered by a white frame, will be recorded and displayed in the viewfinder for 6 seconds. The next image then gradually overlaps the snapshot and normal recording resumes.
• When using the Snapshot function from RECORD/ STANDBY, the camcorder returns to RECORD/ STANDBY after 6 seconds.
• The sound effect of a shutter closing is recorded together with the image.
Motor Drive mode:
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography. (The interval between the still pictures: approx. 0.7 seconds)
RECORDING
Advanced Features
SNAPSHOT BUTTON
STANDBY
PRESS SNAPSHOT DURING RECORDING
PRESS SNAPSHOT DURING RECORD/STANDBY
Snapshot Search
The Snapshot Search function enables you to quickly and easily access scenes recorded in the Snapshot mode, or scenes where Strobe (Z pg. 35) was used.
1
ENABLE SNAPSHOT SEARCH
Set the Power Dial to “PLAY”.
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Zoom
Select any one of the three powers of magnification and get “closer” to the subject (Z pg. 18).
Simply slide the Zoom Lever to either zoom in (toward “+”) or zoom out (toward “–”). The Zoom speed is variable — the quicker you slide the Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action.
NOTE:
Digital zoom (20x and 100x) cannot be used while the Video Echo effect (Z pg. 35), the Picture Wipe/ Dissolve function (Z pg. 31) or the 5SD mode (Z pg. 25) are activated.
T W
T
W
D T
W
T
D
W
T
D
W
T
D
W
T
D
W
ZOOM LEVER
ZOOM IN (T: Tight)
ZOOM OUT (W: Wide)
10X zoom zone
ZOOM DISPLAY
Digital zoom zone
RECORDING
Advanced Features (Cont.)
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3
END 5-SECOND MODE RECORDING
When you’re done, set the Power Dial to the “REC” or “OFF” position.
To Take A Snapshot In The 5-Second Mode . . .
..... instead of pressing RECORDING START/STOP
in step 2, press SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 6-second still with the shutter sound, but without the white border.
1
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER
Align its mark to “STANDBY”. The lens cover opens automatically.
2
SELECT MODE
Set the Power Dial to “5S” and press RECORD­ING START/STOP. “5S MODE” appears in the
viewfinder, the tally lamp lights 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, RECORD/ STANDBY is not engaged.
Scene
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. While the 5-Second mode is activated, Fade/ Wipe (Z pg. 29), P.AE/Effects (Z pg. 34) and other manual operations cannot be performed.
OFF
5S
REC
PLAY
REC
5 S MODE
PAUSE
5S MODE
RECORDING START/STOP BUTTON
Dissolve in the 5-Second mode
Select “5SD” at the System Menu (
Z pg. 19).
“5SD MODE” appears in the viewfinder 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
.
STANDBY
VIEWFINDER
RECORD/STANDBY
After 5 sec.
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1
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER
Align its mark to “STANDBY”. The lens cover opens automatically.
2
SELECT MODE
Set the Power Dial to “ ” and press RECORDING START/STOP. “ ” appears in the viewfinder, and the tally lamp lights and begins blinking 15 seconds before recording starts. When the lamp stops blinking, recording begins.
3
END RECORDING
Press RECORDING START/STOP and set the
Power Dial to the “REC” or “OFF” position.
To Take A Snapshot In The Self-Timer Mode . . .
..... in step 2, press SNAPSHOT instead of
RECORDING START/STOP. After 15 seconds, a
6-second still with the shutter sound effect and a white border is recorded. After that, the camcorder enters the RECORD/STANDBY mode.
Self-Timer
Once the camcorder is set, you (or whomever is operating the camcorder) can get into the scene, putting the final touch on a memorable picture.
OFF
5S
REC
PLAY
– – –
F . AUTO
PAUSE
REC
F . AUTO
VIEWFINDER
STANDBY
RECORDING START/STOP BUTTON
After 15 sec.
DURING RECORDING
RECORDING
Advanced Features (Cont.)
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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.
OFF
5S
REC
PLAY
STOP
PLAY /PAUSE
PLAY /PAUSE
FF
CAN.
REW
RE SHOOT
OFF
5S
REC
PLAY
RECORDING START/STOP BUTTON
1
SELECT MODE
Set the Power Dial to “PLAY”.
2
START SEARCH
Press PLAY, then press REW or FF. Watch in the viewfinder for the spot where you want to begin recording.
3
ENGAGE STILL MODE
Once you find the spot at which you want to start recording, press PLAY/PAUSE to engage the Still mode.
4
START RECORDING
Set the Power Dial to “REC” and press RECORDING START/STOP.
NOTES:
Starting at 00:00:00 (MIN:SEC:FRAME), the camcorder records a time reference signal from the beginning of the tape. See page 47 for information about displaying Time Codes. The video recording may not start from exactly 00:00:00.
The Time Code cannot be reset.
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.
Whenever you start recording in a blank portion, the Time Code counts from 00:00:00. That means the camcorder may record the same Time Codes as a previously-recorded segment. Random Assemble Editing (
Z
pg. 52) may not function properly when using a tape with duplicated codes. To prevent this, start recording from the end of the previous recording leaving no blank space. Note that such a blank space may be also left between scenes when a tape is removed and re-inserted.
Even if you record over the blank space between two already-recorded segments, the old Time Codes remain after the newly-recorded portion, and thus duplicated codes will still exist. Random Assemble Editing (
Z
pg. 52) may not function properly in the case.
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Displaying The Date And Time During Recording
You must first set the date and time (see “Date/Time Settings” Z pg. 12). Set “DISPLAY” to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu. The Date/Time appears in the viewfinder if the Select Dial is set to “MANUAL”. The Date/ Time is always displayed in the viewfinder when the Select Dial is set to “AUTO”.
FOCUS
EXP.
WB
PRO
AUTO
SET
T
W
WIDE MODE
ZOOM DIS
GA I N UP
TO FADER / W IPE MENU T O P . AE / EFFECT MENU TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU  
END
OFF
20X
OFF AGC
ITEM ZOOM SW. 
SET SET BUTTON
  ON SCREEN DISPLAY DATE / TIME    
 END
OFF OFF
25. 12. 97
17:30
ITEM ZOOM SW. 
SET SET BUTTON
POWER DIAL
SET BUTTON
MENU BUTTON
VIEWFINDERVIEWFINDER
ZOOM LEVER
RECORDING
Advanced Features (Cont.)
DATE/TIME MENURECORDING MENU
MANUAL
1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Set the Power Dial to "REC" and the Select Dial to “MANUAL”.
2
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears in the viewfinder.
3
ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU
Place the pointer next to “TO DATE/TIME MENU” by sliding the Zoom Lever. Slide toward “+” to move up and toward “–” to move down. Press SET and the Date/Time Menu appears in the viewfinder.
4
INPUT DATE AND TIME
Place the pointer next to “DISPLAY” by sliding the Zoom Lever, then press SET. The cursor stops blinking, indicating that the function has been selected.
5
SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS
Cycle through the available settings of the selected functions by sliding the Zoom Lever in either direction, and stop when the one you want is displayed. Then press SET and the pointer automatically moves to “END”.
6
CLOSE RECORDING MENU
Press SET twice. Selection is complete and the menu disappears.
NOTE:
Connect the camcorder to a TV and set “ON SCREEN” to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu. The display appears on the connected TV when the camcorder is in RECORD/STANDBY.
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FOCUS
EXP.
WB
PRO
AUTO
SET
T
W
EFFECT
PAUSE
WH
    OFF
1 2 3 4 5
 
 WH ITE FADER BLACK FADER DISSOLVE
CORNER WIPE WINDOW WIPE
W
H
B
K
P
FADER / WIPE SELECT
ITEM ZOOM SW.
    OFF
1 2 3 4 5
 
WH ITE FADER
BLACK FADER DISSOLVE
CORNER WIPE
WINDOW WIPE
W
H
B
K
P
FADER / WIPE SELECT
ITEM ZOOM SW.
FADE/WIPE Effects
Use these to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. You can also vary transitions from scene to scene.
Select any one effect from the Fader/Wipe Menu. To use effects that don’t appear in the menu, exchange them (
Z pg. 33).
1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Set the Select Dial to “PRO”. “EFFECT” appears in the viewfinder.
2
ACCESS FADER/WIPE MENU
Press SET. The Fader/Wipe Menu appears in the viewfinder.
3
SELECT EFFECT
Place the pointer next to the desired effect by sliding the Zoom Lever.
•Once you select the desired effect, the Fader/ Wipe Menu disappears and the effect is activated within 2 seconds. The indicator representing the selected effect appears in the viewfinder.
NOTE:
Refer to pages 30 – 32 for Fade/Wipe effects and techniques.
4
START RECORDING
Press RECORDING START/STOP. The buzzer sounds, indicating the start of recording.
5
DEACTIVATE FADE/WIPE EFFECTS
In step 3, place the pointer next to “OFF”.
NOTES:
If certain P.AE/Effects are activated, some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used. If you select a Fade/Wipe Effect that is unusable in the current situation, the indication blinks.
The P.AE Effect Menu is displayed if SET is pressed twice. Press SET again to display the Fader/Wipe Menu.
Keep SET pressed to continue displaying the menu until you make your selection using the Zoom Lever.
Beep won't sound when the Select Dial is set to “MANUAL” (
Z
pg. 19) if “BEEP” is set to “OFF” in
the System Menu.
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POWER DIAL
VIEWFINDERVIEWFINDER
After 2 sec.
SET BUTTON
SELECT DIAL
FADER/WIPE MENU
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1
ACTIVATE FADE IN OR WIPE IN
Press RECORDING START/STOP to start recording, and the Fade In or Wipe In occurs automatically.
2
ACTIVATE FADE OUT OR WIPE OUT
When you want to stop recording the scene, press RECORDING START/STOP. Before the camcorder enters the RECORD/STANDBY mode, the Fade Out or Wipe Out occurs automatically.
NOTE:
You can extend the length of a fade or wipe by pressing and holding the RECORDING START/ STOP button.
Fades and Wipes
A scene gradually appears on a black or white screen (Fade In/Wipe In), or disappears, leaving a black or white screen (Fade Out/Wipe Out). Select Fade or Wipe at the Fader/Wipe Menu (Z pg. 29).
WHITE FADER:
Fade in or out with a white screen.
BLACK FADER:
Fade in or out with a black screen.
BLACK & WHITE FADER:
Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black and white.
MOSAIC FADER:
Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect.
W
H
W
H
B
K
B W
RECORDING START/STOP BUTTON
FADE
WIPE
EXAMPLE WHITE FADER
Wipe In
SHUTTER WIPE:
Wipe in toward the centre of a black screen from the top and bottom, or wipe out from the centre toward the top and bottom, leaving a black screen.
SLIDE WIPE:
Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.
DOOR WIPE:
Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right, revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene.
CORNER WIPE:
Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.
WINDOW WIPE:
The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the center.
SCROLL WIPE:
The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.
Fade In
EXAMPLE SCROLL WIPE
Fade Out
Wipe Out
RECORDING
Advanced Features (Cont.)
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SLIDE WIPE:
The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to left.
DOOR WIPE:
The previous scene wipes out from the centre to the right and left, like a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene.
CORNER WIPE:
The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right corner to the lower left corner.
WINDOW WIPE:
The next scene gradually wipes in from the centre of the screen toward the corners,
covering the previous scene.
SCROLL WIPE:
The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top.
SHUTTER WIPE:
The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the centre toward the top and bottom of the screen.
DISSOLVE:
The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears.
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P
Picture Wipe/Dissolve
Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a professional transition effect. There are 6 Picture Wipe effects and 1 Dissolve effect. Select the Picture Wipe effect at the Fader/Wipe Menu (Z pg. 29). If you want to use effects not currently appearing on the menu, exchange those appearing for others (Z pg. 33).
1
START RECORDING
Press RECORDING START/STOP.
2
ENGAGE RECORD/STANDBY MODE
Press RECORDING START/STOP when one scene is finished. The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory.
3
RESUME RECORDING
If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of the end of the previous recording (without having turned the camcorder’s power off), the previous scene wipes out from bottom to top, revealing the new scene.
NOTES:
If you turn off the power after having finished recording a scene, the stored point is erased. This disables the Picture Wipe/Dissolve combination. When this happens, the Picture Wipe/Dissolve indicator blinks. Try recording again, but don’t turn the power off when you’re finished. The camcorder stores the end point of the last recorded scene, and you can use Picture Wipe/Dissolve between the last scene and the next one.
The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not stored.
RECORDING START/STOP BUTTON
The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous scene.
Previous scene end
Wipe In
Within 5 minutes . . .
P P
P P
P
P
P
EXAMPLE
SCROLL WIPE
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Random Variations
RANDOM FADER:
When this function is activated, the camcorder randomly selects the effect used in scene transition (from the Fade and Wipe effects).
1
START RECORDING
Press RECORDING START/STOP, and “
R
?
” appears in the viewfinder. The camcorder does the rest, selecting an effect at random.
•The recording starts with a Fade In or Wipe
In. If you press RECORDING START/STOP during recording, RECORD/STANDBY mode is preceded by a Fade Out or Wipe Out; when you resume recording, it begins with a Fade In or Wipe In.
NOTES:
The Picture Wipe/Dissolve feature is not available when Random Fader is activated.
When using MOSAIC FADER, a black bar may appear at the bottom of the screen.
RECORDING
Advanced Features (Cont.)
R
?
W
H
B
K
B W
The camcorder chooses one of the fades/wipes at random.
RECORDING START/STOP BUTTON
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Exchanging FADE/WIPE Effects
You can replace the 5 effects currently appearing in the menu with 5 others. After exchanging, the new effects appear in the Fader/Wipe Menu.
FOCUS
EXP.
WB
PRO
AUTO
SET
T
W
WIDE MODE
ZOOM DIS
GA I N UP
TO FADER / W IPE MENU T O P . AE / EFFECT MENU TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU  
END
OFF
20X
OFF AGC
ITEM ZOOM SW. 
SET SET BUTTON
  FADER/WIPE CUSTOMIZE  
1 2 3 4 5
  END
WH ITE FADER
BLACK FADER
DISSOLVE
CORNER WIPE
WINDOW WIPE
ITEM ZOOM SW. 
SET SET BUTTON
W
H
B
K
P
POWER DIAL
MENU BUTTON
SET BUTTON
ZOOM LEVER
RECORDING MENU
FADER/WIPE CUSTOMIZE
5
SELECT NEW EFFECT
Cycle through the remaining effects by sliding the Zoom Lever in either direction, and stop when the one you want is displayed. Press SET.
•The pointer automatically moves to “END”.
•To replace other effects, repeat steps 4 and 5.
6
CLOSE MENU
Press SET twice. Selection is complete, and you can use the new effects during recording (Z pg. 29).
1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Set the Select Dial to “PRO”.
2
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears in the viewfinder.
3
ACCESS FADER/WIPE CUSTOMIZE MENU
Place the pointer next to “TO FADER/WIPE MENU” by sliding the Zoom Lever, then press
SET. The Fader/Wipe Customize Menu appears.
4
SELECT EFFECT TO BE REPLACED
Place the pointer next to the number of the effect you want to replace by sliding the Zoom Lever, then press SET. The cursor stops
blinking.
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FOCUS
EXP.
WB
PRO
AUTO
SET
T
W
EFFECT
PAUSE
    OFF
1 2 3 4 5
 
SHUTTER 1/250 TWIL IGHT SEP I A
BLACK/WHITE CLASSIC FILM
B/W
1/250
  P .AE/EFFECT SELECT
ITEM ZOOM SW.
    OFF
1 2 3 4 5
 
SHUTTER
1/250
TWIL IGHT SEP I A
BLACK/WHITE CLASSIC FILM
B/W
1/250
  P .AE/EFFECT SELECT
ITEM ZOOM SW.
4
DISABLE PRODUCTION EFFECT
To turn off the selected effect, re-access the P.AE/Effects Menu and place the pointer next to “OFF” by sliding the Zoom Lever.
NOTE:
If certain Fades or Wipes are activated, some P.AE/Effects cannot be used, If you select a P.AE/ Effect that is unusable in the current situation, the effect’s name or symbol begins flashing.
P.AE/Effects
You can choose any one of the effects from the P.AE/Effects Menu. In addition, you can exchange 5 of the 13 options that appear for other available effects (Z pg. 36).
1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Set the Select Dial to “PRO”. “EFFECT” appears in the viewfinder.
2
ACCESS PRODUCTION EFFECTS MENU
Press SET twice. The P.AE/Effects Menu appears in the viewfinder.
3
SELECT EFFECT
Place the pointer next to the desired effect by sliding the Zoom Lever.
•Approximately 2 seconds after you place the pointer, the P.AE/Effects Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated. The name or symbol of the selected mode appears in the viewfinder.
POWER DIAL
VIEWFINDER
P.AE/EFFECTS MENU (FACTORY SETTING)
VIEWFINDER
After 2 sec.
The indicator for the selected mode appears, and the selected mode is engaged.
SET BUTTON
SELECT DIAL
RECORDING
Advanced Features (Cont.)
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SLOW (Slow Shutter)
You can light dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting.
B/W
1 2
Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Wide Cinema function, it enhances the “classic film” effect.
SEPIA u
Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look.
Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.
TWILIGHT u
Makes evening scenes look more natural.
STROBE
Adds a “ghost” to the subject, giving your recording a “fantasy” feeling.
Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.
SHUTTER (Variable
(Shutter (Speed)
1/50–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a
second. 1/100–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a second. 1/250 (factory preset), 1/500–These settings allow fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use in areas with good lighting.
** Checked “u”effects are factory preset.
To use other effects, refer to “Exchanging P.AE/ Effects” on page 36.
MONOTONE u
CLASSIC FILM u
x 4 = 4 times sensitivity (shutter speed 1/12.5 sec.)
x 10 = 10 times sensitivity (shutter speed 1/5 sec.)
VIDEO ECHO
NOTES:
When using Slow, the image takes on a strobe-like effect.
Use Slow only in dark areas.
The Manual Focus indication may appear and flash when Slow is in use.
If the image is out of focus, adjust manually. It is also recommended that you use a tripod, if possible.
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Exchanging P.AE/Effects
You can replace 5 of the effects that appear in the menu with 5 others.
4
SELECT EFFECT TO BE REPLACED
Place the pointer next to the number of the effect you want to replace by sliding the Zoom Lever, then press SET. The pointer stops blinking.
5
SELECT NEW EFFECT
Cycle through the remaining effects by sliding the Zoom Lever in either direction, and stop when the one you want is displayed. Press SET.
•The pointer automatically moves to “END”.
•To replace other effects, repeat steps 4 and 5.
6
CLOSE MENU
Press SET twice. Selection is finished, and you can use the new effect(s) in recording (Z pg. 34).
FOCUS
EXP.
WB
PRO
AUTO
SET
T
W
WIDE MODE
ZOOM DIS
GA I N UP
TO FADER / W IPE MENU T O P . AE / EFFECT MENU TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU  
END
OFF
20X
OFF AGC
ITEM ZOOM SW. 
SET SET BUTTON
  P .AE/EFFECT CUSTOMIZE  
1 2 3 4 5
  END
SHUTTER
1/250
TWIL IGHT
SEP I A
MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM
B/W
1/250
ITEM ZOOM SW. 
SET SET BUTTON
VIEWFINDERVIEWFINDER
ZOOM LEVERMENU BUTTON
SET BUTTON
POWER DIAL
SELECT DIAL
RECORDING MENU
RECORDING
Advanced Features (Cont.)
1
SELECT MODE
Set the Select Dial to “PRO”.
2
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears in the viewfinder.
3
ACCESS PRODUCTION EFFECTS CUSTOMIZE MENU
Place the pointer next to “TO P.AE/EFFECT MENU” by sliding the Zoom Lever. Then press SET and the P.AE/Effect Customize Menu appears in the viewfinder.
P.AE/EFFECT
CUSTOMIZE MENU
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1
SELECT MODE
Set the Select Dial to “FOCUS”. “FOCUS” is displayed in the viewfinder.
2
ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS DISPLAY
Press SET. The Manual Focus display appears in the viewfinder. The focus is locked at this point.
3
ADJUST FOCUS
While holding down SET, slide the Zoom Lever toward “+” to adjust to faraway targets, or toward “–” to focus on closer targets.
•When the focus reaches its near or far limit, the “ ” or “ ” will begin blinking.
•When focus cannot be adjusted manually, try zooming in or out, then try the manual focus adjustment again.
Manual Focus Adjustment
The recorder, in most cases, adjusts the focus from 10 cm to infinity automatically. However, when focusing is difficult or when the subject is not in the middle of the viewfinder, adjust the focus manually.
FOCUS
EXP.
WB
PRO
AUTO
SET
FOCUS
T
W
OFF
5S
REC
PLAY
To Change To Auto Focus . . .
..... set the Select Dial to “FOCUS” and press SET
once quickly. The manual focus indications disappear. Or set the Select Dial to “AUTO”.
NOTES:
Manual focus is recommended in the following situations:
When shooting a flat wall, a blue sky or an object with little or no contrast.
When wire or other obstacles come between the camcorder and the subject.
When shooting in dark places.
When shooting objects with a detailed design or pattern.
When shooting under flourescent or flickering lighting.
FOCUS ZONE (Focus is adjusted at the centre of the screen)
POWER DIAL SELECT DIAL
MANUAL FOCUS INDICATOR
ZOOM LEVER
SET BUTTON
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EXP.
0
FOCUS
EXP.
WB
PRO
AUTO
SET
T
W
OFF
5S
REC
PLAY
1
SELECT MODE
Set the Select Dial to “EXP”. “EXP” is displayed in the viewfinder.
2
ADJUST EXPOSURE
Slide the Zoom Lever while holding down SET. The Exposure Control indicator appears in the Viewfinder.
•The adjustment range is from –6 to +6. Slide toward “+” to brighten the image, or toward “–” to darken it.
Exposure Control
Usually this is adjusted automatically. However, when the background is too bright or too dark in compari­son with the subject, adjust the Exposure manually.
To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .
..... set the Select Dial to “EXP”, then press SET
quickly. The Exposure setting display disappears. Or set the Select Dial to “AUTO”.
NOTES:
Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations:
When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright.
When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.
When the background is overly dark or the subject light.
POWER DIAL SELECT DIAL
ZOOM LEVER
EXPOSURE DISPLAY
SET BUTTON
RECORDING
Advanced Features (Cont.)
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FOCUS
EXP.
WB
PRO
AUTO
SET
L
OFF
5S
REC
PLAY
1
SELECT MODE
Set the Select Dial to “EXP”. “EXP.” is displayed in the viewfinder.
2
CENTRE SUBJECT, LOCK IRIS
Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the viewfinder, then press and hold SET for about 2 seconds. The exposure setting display and “L” appear, indicating that the iris is locked.
To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .
..... set the Select Dial to “EXP”, then press SET. The
exposure setting display and “L” disappear. Or set the Select Dial to “AUTO”.
Iris Lock
Use this function when shooting a moving subject, when zooming, when the subject changes its distance (thus its size in the viewfinder), or when you want to lock the brightness level.
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when the subject moves away from you, the image will not darken.
NOTES:
Iris lock is recommended in the following situa­tions:
When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.
When shooting objects under a spotlight.
When the subject is backing away.
When zooming.
** Locking the exposure control and the iris
After step 1, adjust the exposure using the Zoom Switch while holding SET. Then lock the iris in step 2. For automatic locking, press SET quickly. The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds.
SELECT DIALPOWER DIAL
IRIS LOCK INDICATOR
SET BUTTON
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1
SELECT MODE
Set the Select Dial to “WB”. “WB” appears in the viewfinder.
2
ACCESS WHITE BALANCE DISPLAY
Press SET. The White Balance display appears in the viewfinder.
3
ADJUST WHITE BALANCE
Slide the Zoom Lever in the appropriate direction while watching in the viewfinder.
AUTO–The white balance is adjusted automatically. This is the factory preset position.
MWB
–When shooting with the white balance
already having been set on the subject (Z pg. 41).
”– When shooting outdoors on a sunny day. “
”–When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.
”– When using a video light or other similar
type of lighting.
White Balance Adjustment
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, when you want to shoot in various types of lighting, or when shooting a scene with changing tint, use this function.
4
ENTER SELECTION
Press SET. Setting is complete and the indicator representing the selected setting appears in the viewfinder.
To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .
..... select “AUTO” in step 3. Or set the Select Dial to
“AUTO”.
NOTES:
White balance cannot be used when P.AE/Effects Sepia or Monotone are activated.
Confirm the tint setting on a TV before connecting, to make sure the displays are as close as possible.
FOCUS
EXP.
WB
PRO
AUTO
SET
T
W
WB
PAUSE
AUTO MWB 
AUTO MWB 
SET BUTTON
POWER DIAL
SELECT DIAL
ZOOM LEVER
WHITE BALANCE SELECT
RECORDING
Advanced Features (Cont.)
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1
SELECT MODE
In step 3 of the White Balance adjustment
(Z pg. 40), select “MWB ”.
2
SET MWB
Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.
3
ENTER SETTING
Press and hold SET. When the MWB indicator begins blinking, release the button. The camcorder exits the menu and setting is complete. The MWB indicator appears in the
viewfinder.
To Change The Tint For Recording . . .
..... In step 2, substitute coloured paper for white. The
white balance is adjusted based on the colour, changing the tint. Red paper — deeper green; blue paper — orange; yellow paper — deeper purple.
NOTES:
A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source, the tint of the subject will differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural result.
Once you adjust white balance during MWB operation, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed.
FOCUS
EXP.
WB
PRO
AUTO
SET
T
W
AUTO MWB 
AUTO MWB 
AUTO MWB 
WB
PAUSE
MWB Operation
Set this function before shooting subjects under various types of lighting.
WHITE PAPER
SET BUTTON
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5
SELECT MODE
Set the Power Dial to “PLAY”.
Using The Remote Control During Playback
Once the camcorder is attached to the Docking Station, you can use the RM-V708U
or RM-V710U remote control for regular playback, slow motion (approx. 1/10 speed– Z pg. 48), Playback Zoom (Z pg. 48), and P.AE/Effects (Z pg. 34).
Charging The Camcorder Battery
If you attach the camcorder with the battery installed to the Docking Station, you can charge the battery. Set the Power Dial to “OFF”, then perform steps 1 through 4 of the Docking Station Attachment procedure. The Docking Station’s charging lamp starts blinking to indicate that charging has begun. When it stops blinking but stays on, charging is complete.
CHARGING TIME
•Do not attach or remove the battery while the
camcorder is attached to the Docking Station.
1
CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS
Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.
2
PLACE CAMCORDER IN DOCKING STATION
If you plan to use the MENU button while the camcorder is docked, you need to pull out its viewfinder before attaching.
3
ATTACH AND LOCKS
Press down on the camcorder and slide the Lock Lever in the direction of the arrow. The camcorder and the Docking Station are now securely attached.
•Make sure that the camcorder does not have a DC cord or an AV cable connected to it before attaching.
•When removing the camcorder, press the Release button and lift the camera out.
4
SUPPLY POWER
Connect the AC Adapter between the Docking Station and an AC outlet.
•The Docking Station cannot function using the camcorder’s battery.
Docking Station (optional: CU-V70KIT E) Attachment
When you attach your camcorder to the Docking Station, you can add many interesting effects during playback.
PLAYBACK
Basic Connections
LOCK LEVER
DOCKING STATION (optiona: CU-V70KIT E)
MULTI JACK
POWER DIAL
RELEASE BUTTON
TO DC JACK
POWER CORD
AC POWER ADAPTER/CHARGER
TO DC INPUT JACK
To AC outlet
BATT. PACK CHARGE
BN-V712U approx. 170 min. BN-V714U approx. 180 min.
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TV Playback
* Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting.
NOTE:
During playback, if the camcorder is left on its side for an extended period, its surface will become very warm. It is recommended that you use the Docking Station (
Z
pg. 42) or the CAM Stand (Z pg. 10) during playback.
1
CONNECT DOCKING STATION TO TV OR VCR
Connect as shown in the illustration. If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector, use the provided cable
adapter.
2
TURN ON POWER
Turn on the power to the camcorder and the TV/VCR.
3
SELECT TV’S VIDEO MODE
Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate for video playback.
If Using A VCR . . . go to step 4. If not . . . go to step 5.
4
CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT
Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.
5
START PLAYBACK
Press PLAY. You can watch the scenes you recorded on the TV.
6
END PLAYBACK
Press STOP and, if you’re not going to continue using the camcorder, set the Power Dial to “OFF”.
NOTES:
If, when using an S-Video cable, there’s no picture, connect the camcorder’s output to the regular video input on the TV or VCR and try again.
Set the VIDEO OUT select switch of connector as required: either to “CVBS” (with the direct VCR connection) or to “Y/C” (with the RGB converter connection).
TO AUDIO INPUT JACKS (L/R)
TO AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS (L/R)
TO S-VIDEO OUTPUT JACK
TO DC INPUT JACK
TO VIDEO OUTPUT JACK
AUDIO and VIDEO cable
AC POWER ADAPTER/CHARGER
TO DC OUTPUT JACK
S-VIDEO CABLE
When an S-Video jack is available.
TO S-VIDEO INPUT JACK
DC CORD
VIDEO OUT select switch (Y/C or CVBS)
Connect to AV jack-equipped TV or to VCR.
Cable adapter (provided)
VCR (Recording deck)
TO VIDEO INPUT JACK
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VCR/TV Connection
1
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR
Connect as shown in the illustration. If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.
2
ATTACH CAM STAND TO CAMCORDER
Line up A with a, B with b and C with c. The CAM Stand has two sides. One side is used to hold the camcorder upright and the other side is used to hold the camcorder flat.
3
TURN ON POWER
Turn on the power to the camcorder and the TV/VCR.
4
SELECT TV’S VIDEO MODE
Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate for video playback.
If Using A VCR . . . go to step 5. If not . . . go to step 6.
5
CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT
Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.
6
START PLAYBACK
Slide the cover (Z pg. 45) and press PLAY. You can watch the scenes you recorded on the TV.
7
END PLAYBACK
Press STOP and, if you’re not going to
continue using the camcorder, set the Power pDial to “OFF”.
NOTES:
To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV . . .
Date/Time, Time Code
..... set to “ON” or “OFF” in the Playback Menu
(Z pg. 49).
Playback Sound Mode Display
..... set the Power Dial to “REC”, and set “ON
SCREEN” in the Date/Time Menu (Z pg. 12) to “ON” or “OFF”. Then set the Power Dial back to “PLAY”.
Set the VIDEO OUT select switch of connector as required: either to “CVBS” (with the direct VCR connection) or to “YC” (with the RGB converter connection).
PLAYBACK
Basic Connections (Cont.)
MIC
AV-OUT
DC-IN 6V
A
B
a
b
c
C
CAM STAND
To AV OUT
AUDIO and VIDEO cable (ø3.5 DV TV or VCR)
To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors
Cable adapter (provided)
VIDEO OUT select switch (Y/C or CVBS)
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OFF
5S
REC
PLAY
PLAY /PAUSE
REW
RE SHOOT
You can watch what you’ve recorded in the viewfinder.
NOTES:
You can also perform a High-Speed Search by pressing and holding REW or FF during the PLAY mode. The search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release it, normal playback resumes.
A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during High-Speed Search. This is not a malfunction.
The sound is not available during High-Speed Search.
Still Playback
To temporarily stop playback, press PAUSE. Press again to resume playback. If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically engaged. After 5 minutes in the stop mode, the camcorder’s power is automatically turned off.
1
SELECT MODE
Pull out the viewfinder and set the Power Dial to “PLAY”.
2
OPEN COVER
Slide the camcorder’s Operation Panel cover as shown in the illustration.
3
REWIND TAPE
Press REW. If you rewind all the way to the end of the tape, it stops automatically.
4
WATCH RECORDING
Press PLAY. You can watch the recording in the viewfinder.
3
5
END PLAYBACK
Press STOP and set the Power Dial to “OFF”.
To Perform High-Speed Search . . .
..... press REW or FF after pressing PLAY. The tape
will move at approximately 9 times the normal playback speed. Watch in the viewfinder and, when you reach the spot you want to see, press
PLAY and normal playback resumes.
POWER DIAL
PLAYBACK
Basic Playback
POWER LAMP
OPERATION PANEL COVER
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T
W
 
48
kHz
MODE
32
kHz
MODE SY NCHRO DISPLAY T I ME CODE  
 END
FULL SOUND
SOUND
1
0.0
 ON OFF
ITEM ZOOM SW. 
SET SET BUTTON
 
48
kHz
MODE
32
kHz
MODE S Y NC HR O DISPLAY
T I ME CODE  
 END
FULL SOUND
SOUND
1
0.0
 ON OFF
ITEM ZOOM SW. 
SET SET BUTTON
Playback Menu
The Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions:
Playback Sound (48 kHz, 32 kHz), Synchro
Comp, Display
and
Time Code
. The following procedure applies to all except
Synchro Comp
(Z pgs. 55–56).
3
SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS
Slide the Zoom Lever to cycle through the available settings for the selected function, and stop when the desired setting appears. Then press SET, and the pointer automatically moves to “END”.
•To set parameters for other functions, repeat
steps 2 and 3.
4
CLOSE MENU
Press SET again, and the menu disappears.
1
ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU
Press MENU. The Playback Menu appears in the viewfinder and on the connected TV.
2
SELECT FUNCTION
Place the pointer next to the desired function by sliding the Zoom Lever, then press SET. The pointer stops blinking, indicating that the function has been selected.
POWER DIAL
ZOOM LEVER
MENU BUTTON
SET BUTTON
PLAYBACK
(Cont.)
ON OFF
ON OFF
PLAYBACK MENU
SOUND 2
SOUND 1
FULL SOUND
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RECORDING SOUND DISPLAY OUTPUT SOUND
48 kHz FULL SOUND Stereo sound
SOUND 1 “L” sound is output on both channels SOUND 2 “R” sound is output on both channels
32 kHz FULL SOUND
SOUND 1 Stereo sound SOUND 2
Playback Sound
During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. (48 kHz is preset to “FULL SOUND” and 32 kHz is preset to “SOUND 1”.)
When watching a tape recorded at 48 kHz, if you want to change the output sound, access the Playback Menu and, in step 3 on page 46, select “48kHz MODE” and set it for “FULL SOUND”, “SOUND 1” or “SOUND 2”. When playing back a tape recorded at 32kHz, set in the same manner. For information on output sound during Audio Dubbing, see page 57.
NOTES:
You can also use the RM-V708U or RM-V710U remote control’s AUDIO MONITOR Button to change the output sound (without having to access the Playback Menu). Make sure you point the remote control at the Docking Station’s sensor.
During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made. This detection cannot be made during fast-forward or rewind.
Displaying The Time Code During Playback
You can display the Time Code on screen during playback. This is especially useful for editing. This function is preset to “OFF”. To turn it on, select “TIME CODE” at the Playback Menu and change the setting.
ON– The Time Code is displayed on the playback
screen.
OFF– The Time Code doesn’t appear.
Displaying the Date During Playback
If the time has been set, the date is automatically recorded separately from the recorded video signal. You can display or remove the date anytime during playback. This function is preset to “ON”. To turn it off, select “DISPLAY” at the Playback Menu and change the setting.
ON– The date is displayed on the playback screen. OFF–The date is not displayed, or is removed.
12 : 34 : 24
25. 12. 97 10:35 
VIEWFINDER
MINUTES
SECONDS
FRAMES*
*25 frames = 1 second
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NOTES:
Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and normal playback.
If the Video Echo effect (Z pg. 49) is selected during playback zoom, playback zoom is canceled.
Slow-motion Playback:
Slow-motion Playback is available using the Remote control unit and Docking Station which are included in the accessory kit CU-V70KIT E (optionally available).
To change from normal to slow-motion playback, press PAUSE, then point the remote control at the Docking Station and press SLOW. After playing back in slow motion for about 20 seconds, normal playback resumes. To stop slow-motion playback in progress, press PLAY.
During slow-motion playback, due to digital image processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.
1
FIND ‘ZOOM’ SCENE
Press PLAY to start playback.
2
ACTIVATE ZOOM
Press ZOOM on the remote control. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the Docking Station’s sensor.
•Pressing T zooms in.
3
LOCATE PORTION OF MAGNIFIED SCENE
You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture. While holding down SHIFT, press § (LEFT),
© (RIGHT), (UP) and Ä (DOWN).
4
END ZOOM
Press and hold W until magnification returns to normal. Or, press STOP and then press PLAY.
Playback Zoom
The recorded pictures can be magnified up to 10x at any time during playback.
PLAYBACK
Advanced Features
TW
Normal playback
POWER DIAL
Press T
Press © (RIGHT) to move image
REMOTE SENSOR
ZOOM BUTTONS
SHIFT BUTTON
LEFT/RIGHT/UP/ DOWN BUTTONS
STOP BUTTON PAUSE BUTTON
RM-V708U or RM-V710U (optional: CU-V70KIT E)
PAUSE BUTTON
PLAY BUTTON
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TW
    OFF
1 2 3 4 5
 
 CLASSIC FILM MONOTONE SEPIA
 STROBE V IDEO ECHO
B/W
  EFFECT SELECT
1
START PLAYBACK
Press PLAY.
2
ACCESS PRODUCTION EFFECTS MENU
Point the remote control at the Docking Station’s sensor and press EFFECT. The Production Effects Menu appears on the connected TV.
3
SELECT EFFECT
Place the pointer next to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT. After 2 seconds the menu disappears and the selected function is activated.
NOTE:
To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/OFF on the remote control.
The effects that can be used during playback are
Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia, Strobe and Video Echo
. The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording. Refer to page 35 for more information.
Playback Effects
These effects allow you to be creative with the playback picture. You can use any one of the 5 effects.
POWER DIAL
EFFECT ON/OFF BUTTON
P.AE EFFECT SELECT SCREEN
(Playback)
REMOTE SENSOR
PLAY BUTTON
RM-V708U or RM-V710U (optional: CU-V70KIT E)
EFFECT BUTTON
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EDITING
Docking Station (optional avilable accessory kit CU-V70KIT E)
Refer to “Docking Station Attachment” on pages 42 and 43 for attachment procedures. Make sure the camcorder is attached to the Docking Station before beginning editing.
Dubbing
You can copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto a videotape. Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual for details.
5
END RECORDING
Press STOP to stop the source tape, and
engage the VCR’s stop mode.
NOTES:
You can use Playback Zoom (Z pg. 48) or Playback P.AE/Effects (Z pg. 34) in step 2.
Before you start dubbing, make sure that the viewfinder indications don’t appear on the connected TV. If they do appear during dubbing, they are being recorded onto the new tape. To clear the Playback Sound Mode Display, press DISPLAY on the RM-V708U or RM-V710U Remote Control.
Select “DISPLAY” and “TIME CODE” from the Playback Menu to show or hide the Date/Time and the Time Code on the recording.
1
MAKE CONNECTIONS
Connect the Docking Station to your VCR as shown in the illustration on page 43.
2
START PLAYBACK
Press PLAY to play back the source tape.
3
START RECORDING
While watching on the connected TV, engage your VCR’s record mode from the spot on the source tape you want to begin recording.
4
PAUSE RECORDING
Engage your VCR’s pause mode to stop recording a segment.
POWER DIAL
STOP BUTTON
PLAY BUTTON
VCR (Recording deck)
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TW
3
1 6
789`
5
4
2
VCR CODE LIST
VCR BRAND NAME
BUTTONS (A) (B)
AKAI 6 2
6 4 7 7
GRUNDIG 1 4
3 4
HITACHI 6 6
6 3
6 7 6 8
3 7 3 8
JVC A B C
MITSUBISHI
NEC
9 1 9 6 9 3
PANASONIC 1 3
1 7 1 1 9 4 1 8
FERGUSON 9 7
9 8 3 2
BLAUPUNKT 1 3
VCR BRAND NAME
BUTTONS (A) (B)
PHILIPS 1 9
9 5 1 1 9 4 9 1 9 6 1 2 3 3
SANYO 3 6
3 5
SELECO, REX 9 1
9 6
TOSHIBA 6 9
6 1
6 5 6 ` 3 9 3 1
SHARP
SONY
1 5 1 `
THOMSON, TELEFUNKEN, SABA, NORDMENDE 
9 1 9 6 9 7 3 2
MBR SET BUTTON
SHIFT BUTTON
VCR (Recording deck)
RM-V708U or RM-V710U (optional: CU-V70KIT E)
Brand Setting
Before you can perform Automatic Dubbing, or control the VCR using the RM-V708U or RM­V710U remote control, you must set the VCR brand.
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
1
SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR
Turn off the power to the VCR and point the
remote toward the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then,
referring to the VCR CODE LIST on the left,
press and hold MBR SET, and press button (A)
and then (B).
•The code is automatically set once you
release the MBR SET button, and the VCR’s
power comes on.
2
OPERATE THE VCR
Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while
holding SHIFT, press the button on the remote
for the desired function. The functions the
remote can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF,
REW and VCR REC STBY (you don’t need to
press SHIFT for this one).
You’re now ready to try Random Assemble
Editing.
IMPORTANT
Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions.
NOTES:
If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1, try another code from the VCR CODE LIST.
Some brands of VCR don’t come on automati­cally. In this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.
If the RM-V708U or RM-V710U is not able to control the VCR, use the controls on the VCR.
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Random Assemble Editing
Using the RM-V708U or RM-V710U remote control, you can use P.AE/Effects and make an original edited tape.
1
MAKE CONNECTIONS
Connect the Docking Station to your VCR and make sure that the playback picture and sound are available on the connected TV (Z pg. 43).
NOTES:
When using a JVC VCR with a remote pause terminal, connect the editing jack on the Docking Station to the VCR’s remote pause terminal using an editing cable.
If the VCR has an S-Video input terminal, connect it using an S-Video cable.
If the VCR has only one audio input terminal, connect it using a conversion plug.
Set the VIDEO OUT select switch of connector as required: either to “CVBS” (with the direct VCR connection) or to “YC” (with the RGB converter connection).
To Operate The VCR With The Remote Control . . .
..... press and hold SHIFT, then press the
appropriate control button.
2
START SOURCE PLAYBACK
Press PLAY and then press R.A. EDIT ON/OFF
on the remote control. Make sure to point the
remote control at the Docking Station's sensor.
•The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears on the TV screen.
•If you're not using a Fade/Wipe at the PROGRAMME 1 Edit-In point, go to step 4.
3
EXECUTE FADE/WIPE IN
Press FADE/WIPE.
•Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is displayed.
•You can’t use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the beginning of Programme 1, or at the end of the last scene.
EDITING
(Cont.)
TW
NEW TAPE (VCR)
TO EDITING JACK
TO REMOTE PAUSE JACK
EDITING CABLE
TO S-VIDEO OUTPUT JACK
TO AUDIO INPUT JACKS (L/R)
SOURCE TAPE (Camcorder)
S-VIDEO CABLE
TO VIDEO INPUT JACK
TO AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS (L/R)
TO VIDEO OUTPUT JACK
VCR (Recording deck)
TO S-VIDEO INPUT JACK
Cable adapter (provided)
If your VCR has the 21-pin AV input connector (SCART), use the provided cable adapter.
AUDIO and VIDEO cable
VIDEO OUT select switch (Y/C or CVBS)
RM-V708U or RM-V710U
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1 2 3
4
5 6 7 8
T I ME CODE  TOTAL
00: 00
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
IN
OUT MODE
: :
:
TW
NOTES:
When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out points so there’s a relatively large difference between them.
If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the recording deck's Record-Standby mode will be cancelled and editing will not take place.
If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-In and Edit-Out points, a blue-backed screen may be included in the edited version.
Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds, the time code total time may not match the total program time exactly.
Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.
To use a P. AE/Effect, press EFFECT on the remote control repeatedly to cycle through the effects until the one you want is displayed.
To change previously registered points, press CANCEL on the remote control. The registered points disappear, one at a time, from the most recently registered point.
If you use Sepia or Monotone P.AE/Effects, you can’t use the Dissolve or Black & White Fader. In this case the Dissolve or Black & White indicator begins blinking. Once the next Edit-In point is registered, the effect is turned off. To combine these effects, use Sepia or Monotone during recording, then use Dissolve or Black & White Fader during Random Assemble Editing.
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POWER DIAL
REMOTE SENSOR
PROGRAMME
RANDOM ASSEMBLE
EDITING MENU
4
SET EDIT-IN POINT
At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/ OUT on the remote control. The Edit In
position appears in the viewfinder and on the connected TV.
5
SET EDIT-OUT POINT
At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The Edit Out position appears in the viewfinder and on the connected TV.
6
USE FADE WIPE ON SCENE TRANSITION
Press FADE/WIPE.
•Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is displayed.
•If you select a Fade/Wipe effect for an Edit-Out point, the effect is automatically applied to the following Edit-In point.
•When you use Fade/Wipe effects, that time is included in the total time (this does not apply to Picture Wipe/Dissolve).
7
USE P.AE/EFFECT
Press EFFECT.
•Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is displayed.
•You can use Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia, Strobe or Video Echo effects.
8
CONTINUE EDITING
Repeat steps 47.
•If you're not using Fade/Wipe or P.AE/Effects, repeat steps 4 and 5 only.
PLAY BUTTON
R.A.EDIT ON/OFF BUTTON
FADE/WIPE BUTTON
EDIT IN/OUT BUTTON
EFFECT BUTTON
CANCEL BUTTON
RM-V708U or RM-V710U (optional: CU-V70KIT E)
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TW
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
T I ME CODE
15: 55
TOTAL
09:02
00: 25 ~ 02: 05 07: 18 ~ 08:31 03: 33 ~ 05: 53 09: 30~13:15 15: 55 ~ ~ ~ ~
P
B/W
P
IN
W
H
OUT MODE
:
9
PREPARE SOURCE TAPE
Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE.
10
ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD-PAUSE MODE
Point the remote control toward the VCR's infrared sensor and press VCR RECORD/ STANDBY, or manually engage the VCR's Record-Pause mode.
11
START EDITING
Press EDIT on the Docking Station. Editing proceeds as programmed, right through to the end of the last registered scene.
•If you selected a Fade/Wipe effect, it is active between selected scenes during dubbing.
•If you selected a P.AE/Effect, it is active during scenes while dubbing.
•When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters the PAUSE mode, and the recorder enters its RECORD/STANDBY mode.
•If you don’t register an Edit-Out point, the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically.
12
STOP EDITING
Engage the STOP modes for the camcorder and the recorder.
NOTES:
During dubbing, make sure the remote control is pointed at the recorder’s sensor, and that the path between the two is unobstructed.
If, during dubbing, you press a button on the camcorder, its RECORD/STANDBY mode is automatically engaged.
Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated Time Codes. ((Z pg. 27)
When using MOSAIC FADER, black bars may appear at the bottom and left of the screen.
R.A.EDIT PROGRAMME SCREEN
VCR RECORD/ STANDBY BUTTON
EDIT BUTTON
STOP BUTTON
FADE/WIPE BUTTON
EFFECT BUTTON
EDIT IN/OUT BUTTON
EDITING
(Cont.)
RM-V708U or RM-V710U (optional: CU-V70KIT E)
FF BUTTON
REW BUTTON
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3
PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE
•If any images from the scene prior to the transition you chose for your Edit-In point were recorded, that means your VCR moves quickly from RECORD/STANDBY to RECORD.
•If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress, the VCR is slow to start recording.
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For More Accurate Editing
Some VCRs make the transition from RECORD/STANDBY to RECORD mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that you’ve recorded scenes you didn’t want. For a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR.
1
PREPARE FOR R.A. EDIT
Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point the remote control at the Docking Station’s Remote sensor and press R.A. EDIT ON/OFF.
•”R.A. EDIT” appears on the TV screen.
2
CHOOSE A SCENE
Perform Random Assemble Editing on PROGRAMME 1 only. In order to check VCR and camcorder timing, select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit-In point.
1 2 3
4
5 6 7 8
T I ME CODE  TOTAL
00: 00
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
IN
OUT MODE
: :
:
TW
REMOTE SENSOR
R.A.EDIT PROGRAMME SCREEN
ON/OFF BUTTON
PROGRAMME 1
RM-V708U or RM-V710U (optional: CU-V70KIT E)
VCR (Recording deck)
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7
INPUT CORRECTION DATA
If the VCR is quick, slide the Zoom Lever toward “–”; if the VCR is slow, slide toward “+”. The adjustment range is from –1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second increments.
8
CLOSE MENU
Press SET twice.
•Now perform Random Assemble Editing
beginning with step 2 on page 52.
NOTE:
Depending on the recorder, there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected.
4
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Set the Power Dial to “PLAY” and press PLAY.
5
ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU
Press MENU. The Playback Menu appears on the TV screen.
6
SELECT FUNCTION
Place the pointer next to “SYNCHRO” by sliding the Zoom Lever, then press SET. The pointer stops blinking, indicating that the function has been selected.
T
W
 
48
kHz
MODE
32
kHz
MODE SY NCHRO DISPLAY T I ME CODE  
 END
FULL SOUND SOUND
1
0.0
ON OFF
ITEM ZOOM SW. 
SET SET BUTTON
 
48
kHz
MODE
32
kHz
MODE SY NCHRO DISPLAY T I ME CODE  
 END
FULL SOUND
SOUND
1
–0.1
ON OFF
ITEM ZOOM SW. 
SET SET BUTTON
SET BUTTON
MENU BUTTON
POWER DIAL
ZOOM LEVER
PLAYBACK MENU
STOP BUTTON
PLAY BUTTON
EDITING
(Cont.)
VCR (Recording deck)
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Audio Dubbing
Using a tape recorded at 32 kHz, you can customize the soundtrack of a tape you’ve recorded.
NOTE:
Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at 48 kHz.
4
PAUSE DURING DUBBING
Press PAUSE.
5
STOP DUBBING
Press STOP.
NOTES:
When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 32 kHz, the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.
To select the desired sound for playback, press AUDIO MONITOR on the remote control.
If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas.
If feedback or howling occurs, move the Docking Station so the camcorder’s microphone is away from the TV, or turn down the TV’s volume.
If you change from 32 kHz to 48 kHz in mid-recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not
effective from the point where 48 kHz recording began.
1
FIND EDIT-IN POINT
Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start, then press PAUSE.
2
CONNECT EXTERNAL MICROPHONE
Connect an optional stereo microphone. Then while holding A. DUB on the remote control, press PAUSE.
•Pull out the viewfinder and “6e” appears.
•Press DISPLAY on the remote control if
sending the image to a connected TV.
3
BEGIN DUBBING
Press PLAY, then begin “narrating” using the external microphone.
6e
TW
POWER DIAL
REMOTE SENSOR
AUDIO DUB STANDBY
A.DUB BUTTON
PLAY BUTTON
PAUSE BUTTON
EXT. MIC INPUT CONNECTOR
DISPLAY BUTTON
STOP BUTTON
AUDIO MONITOR BUTTON
RM-V708U or RM-V710U (optional: CU-V70KIT E)
RECORDING SOUND DISPLAY OUTPUT SOUND
32 kHz FULL SOUND Original and new tracks are combined and output in stereo.
SOUND 1 Original track is output on both "L" and "R" channels in stereo. SOUND 2 New track is output on both "L" and "R" channels in stereo.
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6w
TW
12:34
Insert Editing
You can insert snapshots and other scenes in previously recorded footage.
4
START RECORDING
Press RECORDING START/STOP to begin
editing.
•Confirm the insert at the time code you
checked in step 1.
5
PAUSE DURING EDITING
Press RECORDING START/STOP. Press again to resume editing.
6
STOP EDITING
Press RECORDING START/STOP, then press STOP.
NOTES:
When performing Insert Editing, the tape’s Video Area and Sub-Code Area (Z pg. 5) are rewritten, so the date and time information changes.
If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas.
1
FIND EDIT OUT POINT
Confirm the time code at this point. (Z pg. 47)
2
FIND EDIT IN POINT
Press REW until the point is located, then press PAUSE.
3
PREPARE FOR INSERT EDITING
Press and hold INSERT on the remote control, then press PAUSE. “6w” and the Time Code (min.:sec.) appear in the viewfinder.
NOTE:
To see the on-screen characters on a connected TV, press DISPLAY on the remote control. (Z pg. 50)
POWER DIAL
REMOTE SENSOR
DISPLAY BUTTON
PLAY BUTTON
PAUSE BUTTON
RECORDING START/STOP
BUTTON
INSERT BUTTON
EDITING
(Cont.)
REW(IND) BUTTON
RM-V708U or RM-V710U (optional: CU-V70KIT E)
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
No power is supplied.
2.
Recording cannot be performed.
3.
There is no playback picture.
4.
Some functions are not available.
5.
The focus does not adjust automatically.
6.
The cassette won’t load properly.
7.
Play, Rewind and Fast-Forward functions don’t work.
8.
The tape is moving, but there’s no picture.
9.
When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.
10.
In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed.
11.
Even though “GAIN UP” was set to “
A
”, scenes shot in dark places are not brightened.
12.
Snapshot mode cannot be used.
1.
•The power is not connected properly.
•The battery is dead.
•The viewfinder hasn’t been pulled out.
2.
•The tape’s record safety tab is set to “SAVE”.
•The Power Dial is set to “PLAY”.
3.
•The camcorder is not getting power, or some other malfunction exists.
•The lens cover is closed.
4.
•The Select Dial is set to “AUTO”.
•The Power Dial is set to “5S”.
5.
•Focus is set to “MANUAL”.
•The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast was low.
•The diopter is not properly adjusted.
•The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.
6.
•The cassette is in the wrong position.
•The battery’s charge is low.
7.
•The Power Dial is not set to “PLAY”.
•The cassette’s cover is open.
8.
•Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to its VIDEO mode.
9.
•This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is not a malfunction.
10.
•The 5-Second mode in the System Menu is set to “ANIMATION”.
11.
•Depending on the light source, the 1/30 shutter speed may be deactivated in order to reduce the shakiness in the picture.
12.
•P.AE/Effects Sepia, Monotone or Slow (Slow Shutter) are activated.
•The Squeeze mode is selected.
•The Cinema mode is engaged, disabling the white border.
1.
•Connect the AC Adapter securely (
Z pg. 10).
•Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one (
Z pg. 9).
•Pull the viewfinder out.
2.
•Set the tape’s record safety tab to “REC” (
Z pg. 13).
•Set the Power Dial to “REC”.
3.
•Turn the camcorder’s power off and on again.
•Pull out the viewfinder to open the lens cover.
4.
•Set the Select Dial to any position except “AUTO”.
•Set the Power Dial to any position except “5S”.
5.
•Set Focus to “AUTO” (
Z pg. 37).
•Adjust the diopter (
Z pg. 14).
•Clean the lens and check the focus again.
6.
•Set it in the right position.
•Install a fully charged battery.
7.
•Set the Power Dial to “PLAY” (
Z pg. 45).
8.
•Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback.
9.
————
10.
•Select “5S” or “5SD” in the System Menu (Z pgs. 19, 20).
11.
————
12.
•Disengage them.
•Disengage the Squeeze mode.
•Disengage the Cinema mode.
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer or Technical Service Center.
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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
13.
Digital Zoom doesn’t work.
14.
P.AE/Effects and Fade/ Wipe Effects don’t work.
15.
The Black & White Fader doesn’t work.
16.
The Dissolve function doesn’t work.
17.
The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions don’t work.
13.
•10x optical zoom is selected.
The Video Echo effect is activated.
•Picture Wipe or Dissolve are being used in a scene transition.
•5-Second recording was done with the Power Dial set to “5S”, and with “5SD” selected in the System Menu.
•Snapshot Dissolve was attempted during Digital Zoom.
14.
•The Select Dial is set to “AUTO”.
•The Power Dial is set to “5S”.
15.
•The Sepia or Monotone effects are activated.
16.
•P.AE/Effects Sepia, Monotone or Slow are activated.
•The Squeeze mode is selected.
17.
•The last selected editing scene is ending.
•At the end of the last selected scene for editing, the Power Dial was set to “OFF”.
•The power is off.
•The previously selected P.AE/Effect was changed after the last selected scene for editing was registered.
•The P.AE/Effects in the Recording Menu were exchanged after the last selected scene for editing was registered.
TROUBLESHOOTING
(Cont.)
13.
•Turn off the Video Echo effect.
•Wait until the Picture Wipe or Dissolve effects are completed.
•Change the setting of either the System Menu or the Power Dial.
•Do not attempt to take a Snapshot when performing Digital Zoom.
14.
•Set the Select Dial to “MANUAL”.
•Change the setting of the Power Dial.
15.
•Turn off Sepia and Monotone.
16.
•Turn off Sepia and Monotone before adding Dissolve to a scene transition.
•Make sure that the Squeeze mode in the Recording Menu is set to “OFF”.
17.
• Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning recording. The effects are then automatically activated.
•Do not turn off the camcorder’s power after setting Edit-In and Edit-Out points, as they will all be erased.
•The camcorder automatically shuts off after 5 minutes have elapsed in the RECORD/ STANDBY mode. Make sure you continue operations within 5 minutes after engaging RECORD/STANDBY.
•Make sure you have selected the P.AE/Effects you want before starting editing.
•Exchanging P.AE/Effects may deactivate the effect(s) you selected. Once you’ve selected an effect, do not perform an exchange before beginning editing. If you do, make sure you don’t replace the effect(s) you selected.
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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
18.
The Picture Wipe function doesn’t work.
19.
Even when Slow (Slow Shutter) isn't selected, the image looks like it is activated.
20.
The Video Echo effect doesn’t work.
21.
There is no strobe when the Classic Film and Strobe effects are activated.
22.
White Balance cannot be activated.
23.
The viewfinder indica­tions blink.
24.
There are disturbances in audio and video.
25.
An unusual mark appears in the viewfinder.
26.
An error indication (E01 — E07) appears in the viewfinder.
18.
•The Slow (Slow Shutter) effect is activated.
•The Squeeze or Cinema mode is selected in the Recording Menu.
19.
•When shooting in the dark with GAIN UP set to
A
, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow (Slow Shutter).
20.
•The Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions are in use.
•The Squeeze mode is selected in the Recording Menu.
•Snapshot Dissolve is in progress.
•A Fade-In or Fade-Out is in progress (White Fader, Black Fader or Black & White Fader).
21.
•The Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions are in use.
•Snapshot Dissolve is in progress.
22.
•The Sepia or Monotone effects are activated.
•Snapshot Dissolve is in progress.
23.
•Certain FADE/WIPE, P.AE/ Effects and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time.
24.
•If Audio Dubbing or Insert Editing have been performed repeatedly on the same portion of the tape, disturbance to the sound and picture may result.
25.
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26.
•A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the camcorder’s functions become unusable.
18.
•Make sure the Squeeze mode, Cinema mode, or Slow effect is not activated when preparing to use the Picture Wipe function.
19.
•If you want the lighting to look more natural, set GAIN UP to "AGC" or "OFF" in the Recording Menu.
20.
•Make sure the Squeeze mode is set to “OFF”.
•Do not try to use the Video Echo effect during a Fade-In or Fade-Out.
21.
•Do not try to use the Classic Film or Strobe effects during a scene transition.
22.
•Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance.
•Wait until the Snapshot Dissolve is finished before setting White Balance.
23.
•Re-read the sections covering FADE/WIPE and P.AE/Effects (
Z pg. 29, 34).
24.
•Use a new, or infrequently used, tape for Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing.
25.
•Check the section of the manual that explains viewfinder indications (Z pg. 64).
26.
•Remove the tape or the battery pack, and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, please consult your nearest JVC dealer or Technical Service Center.
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RESET VIEWFINDER
Close the viewfinder's cover and push the viewfinder back in.
8
CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR
Audio/Video Cable And CAM Stand
1
WRAP CABLE AROUND STAND
Position the plug of the Audio/Video cable (ø3.5 DV TV or VCR) as shown in the illustration, then wrap the cable around the stand in the direction indicated.
2
CONFIRM PLUG POSITION
Make sure the white, red and yelow plugs are positioned as shown in the illustration.
Cleaning The Camcorder
1
CLEAN EXTERIOR
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
2
CLEAN LENS
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
3
REMOVE POWER SUPPLY
Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Power Adapter/Charger.
4
OPEN CASSETTE DOOR
There is no power to the camcorder, so the cassette holder won't open.
5
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER
Pull out the viewfinder and slide its cover open.
6
CLEAN VIEWFINDER
Remove dust using a blower brush.
CASSETTE HOLDER
BATTERY PACK
AFTER USE
Audio/Video cable (ø3.5 DV TV or VCR)
CASSETTE DOOR
VIEWFINDER COVER
CAM STAND
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Main Unit
@ Remaining Battery Power Indicator (Z pg. 63) # “No Tape Loaded” Indicator $ Tape Advance Buttons (Z pg. 22, 45) % Stereo Microphone ^ Power Lamp (Z pg. 21) & OPEN/EJECT Switch (Z pg. 13) * Zoom Lever (Z pg. 12) ( Select Dial (Z pg. 16) ) SET Button (Z pg. 17) q Battery Cover (Z pg. 9) w RECORDING START/STOP Button (Z pg. 21) e Power Dial (Z pg. 12) r Diopter Adjust Lever (Z pg. 14) t Tripod Mounting Socket y Hand Strap Eyelet (Z pg. 14)
1 MENU Button (Z pg. 17) 2 White Balance Sensor
* Take care not to cover the sensor with your hand
while shooting.
3 Lens (Z pg. 10) 4 Tally Lamp
The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress.
5 SNAPSHOT Button (Z pg. 23) 6 Ext. Mic Input Jack (Z pg. 57) 7 AV Output Jack (Z pg. 10) 8 DC Input Jack (Z pg. 10) 9 Multi Connector
* Located inside the cover. Connect to the Docking
Station’s multi connector. To avoid malfunction, do not touch this connector or force the cover open.
0 LCD Display Window ! Remaining Tape Time (during recording)
Time Code (during playback)
(Blinks)
Fullly charged
2/3 Charge Remaining
1/3 Charge Remaining
No Charge Remaining
STOP BUTTON
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FF BUTTON CAN. BUTTON
REW BUTTON RE SHOOT BUTTON
Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator changes as follows according to the battery pack’s remaining power level:
When the power is almost gone, the indicator blinks, then the unit shuts off. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.
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Viewfinder Indications
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS
(Cont.)
Recording And Playback
No. NAME & FUNCTION
1 Select Dial Position (Z pg. 16)
2 GAIN UP Indicator (Z pg. 18)
3 Wide Mode (Z pg. 18)
4 “Battery Low” Indicator
Appears and blinks when battery charge is low.
5 Digital Image Stabilizer Indicator (Z pg. 18)
6 Record-Standby Indicator (Z pg. 25)
7 “Cassette Loaded” Indicator
Appears when no tape is loaded, or when you try to record with the record safety tab set to “SAVE”.
8 Condensation Warning
When this indicator appears, all functions are disabled. Turn the unit off for a few hours, and when you turn it on again the indicator should disappear.
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No. NAME & FUNCTION
9 Tape Remaining Indicator (Z pg. 22)
0 Recording Indicator (Z pg. 20)
! “Tape Running” Indicator (Z pg. 21)
@ Audio Dubbing/Insert Editing Mode Indicator (Z pgs. 57, 58)
# Head clog warning
At the start of recording, appears and blinks if dirt is detected on heads. Stop recording and clean the heads using the Cleaning Cassette. (Z pg. 67)
$ “No Tape Loaded” Indicator
Appears for 15 seconds after power is turned on if there's no tape loaded.
% Clock Battery Warning
Appears when the clock (lithium) battery is not in place or exhausted. For inserting or replacing the clock battery, refer to page 10.
^ Wind Cut Indicator (Z pg. 20)
& Date/Time Display (Z pg. 12)
* Recording Mode Indicator (Z pg. 25)
( Sound Mode Display (Z pg. 20)
) Time Code Display (Z pg. 27)
q Snapshot Indicator (Z pg. 23)
w Self-Timer Indicator (Z pg. 26)
e Focus Indicators (Z pg. 37)
r Iris Lock Indicator (Z pg. 39)
t White Balance Indicator (Z pg. 40)
y Exposure Indicator (Z pg. 38)
u Zoom Level Indicator (Z pg. 24)
i P.AE/Effect Indicator (Z pg. 34)
o FADE/WIPE Indicator (Z pg. 29)
p Playback Sound Mode Display (Z pg. 46)
“Tape End” Indicator (Z pg. 22)
An error number (E01, etc.) appears in the viewfinder.
Consult your nearest JVC dealer. (Z pg. 67)
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Battery Packs
The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions:
1. To avoid hazard . . .
.... do not burn.
.... do not short-circuit the terminals.
.... do not modify or disassemble.
.... use only specified chargers.
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .
.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
.... charge in an environment where
temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical reaction type battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging.
.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure
to high temperatures will increase natural
discharge and shorten service life.
.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.
.... remove from charger or powered unit when
not in use, as some machines use current
even when switched off.
3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .
.... replace the battery pack when it begins to
deliver less recording time per charge.
NOTE:
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use.
Temperature Range Specifications
Charging ................................... 10°C to 35°C
Operation ................................. 10°C to 40°C
Storage...................................... –10°C to 30°C
NOTES:
Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20°C.
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.
CAUTIONS
Battery
Terminals
Cap
Cassettes
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions:
1. During use . . .
.... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV
mark.
.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded
tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals.
.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly
when inserting.
.... do not load and unload the cassette
repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all. This slackens the tape and can result in damage.
.... do not open the front tape cover. This
exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.
2. Store cassettes . . .
.... away from heaters or other heat sources.
.... out of direct sunlight.
where they won’t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration.
.... where they won’t be exposed to strong
magnetic fields (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets).
.... vertically, in their original cases.
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5. Dirty heads can cause the folowing problems:
•No picture during
playback.
•Blocks of noise appear
during playback.
•During recording, the
Head Clog Warning indicator “ ” appears in the viewfinder.
In such cases, use the optional Cleaning Cassette M-DV2CL. Insert it and play back for approxi­mately 20 seconds. After this time the camcorder stops automatically. If the cassette is used more than once consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. If, after using the Cleaning Cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
About moisture condensation . . .
•You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into
a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass‘ outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.
•Moisture on the head drum can cause severe
damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself.
Serious malfunctioning
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
.... open the camcorder’s chassis.
.... disassemble or modify the unit.
.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use.
.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects
to enter the unit.
.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the
power supply while the power is on.
.... leave the battery pack attached when the
camcorder is not in use.
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
.... in places subject to excessive humidity or
dust.
.... in places subject to soot or steam such as
near a cooking stove.
.... in places subject to excessive shock or
vibration.
.... near a television set.
.... near appliances generating strong magnetic
or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting
antennas, etc.).
.... in places subject to extremely high (over
40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C)
temperatures.
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
.... in places of over 50°C.
.... in places where humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
.... in direct sunlight.
.... in a closed car in summer.
.... near a heater.
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
.... allow it to become wet.
.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration
during transportation.
.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright
objects for long periods.
.... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the
sun.
.... carry it by holding the viewfinder.
.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder
strap.
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SPECIFICATIONS
MAIN UNIT
General
Power : DC 6 V (using AC Adapter),
DC 3.6 V
(using Battery)
Power consumption : 6.2 W Format : DV Format (SD mode) Signal format : PAL Standard Video signal recording format : Digital Component Recording Data compression rate : 25 Mbps Digital compression technology : DCT (Discrete Cosine Transform) &
VLC (Variable Length Coding)
Cassette : MINI DV Cassette Tape Speed : 18.8 mm/sec. Maximum recording time : 60 min. (using DVM-60 cassette) Continuous recoring time : Approx. 50 min.
(using fully charged BN-V714U Battery Pack)
Fast-Forward/Rewind Time : Approx. 90 sec. (using DVM-60 cassette) Pickup : 1/3" CCD Zoom : 10x Optical Zoom 20x/100x Digital Zoom Lens diameter : F1.6, f = 4.5`45 mm (Filter Diameter) ø27 Viewfinder : Electronic 0.55" color LCD White balance : AUTO/MAN. Iris : AUTO/LOCK Microphone : Condensor type/stereo Operating temperature : 0 — 40°C Operating humidity : 35 — 80% Storage temperature : –20 — 50°C Dimensions : 43 (W) x 148 (H) x 88 (D) mm Weight : Main unit approx. 450 g
During recording Approx. 520 g (With BN-V714U Battery Pack,
Cassette M-DVM30ME, Hand Strap)
Audio
Sampling frequencies : 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz (playback), 32 kHz Channels : 2 (48 kHz)
4 (32 kHz)
Quantum Bits : 16 linear (48 kHz)
12 non-linear (32 kHz)
Connectors
Microphone input connector : ø3.5 mm –62 dB stereo A/V output connector : ø3.5 mm 4 quadripolar (analog output) DC input connector :6 V Multi connector : 34 pin
*
E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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Battery Pack BN-V714U
Power : DC 3.6 V /1350mAh Dimensions : 20 mm (W) x 20 mm (H) x 71 mm (D) Weight : Approx. 50 g
AC Adapter/Charger AA-V70EK
Power : AC 110–240 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption : 15 W Output power : DC 3,6 V
, 1,3 A (charge)
: DC 6,0 V
, 1,1 A (VTR)
Operating temperature : 0°C — 40°C (when charging, 10°C — 35°C) Dimensions : 112 mm (W) x 44 mm (H) x 63 mm (D) Weight : Approx. 185 g
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Iris
Works like the pupil of the human eye. In a well-lighted environment, the human pupil contracts to keep too much light from entering. In low lighting, the pupil dilates to allow more light in.
Colour temperature
A measurement in Kelvin degrees which indicates the colour contents of a light source; bluish light has a higher colour temperature than reddish light. To reproduce white as white under different types of lighting, the chrominance signal must be adjusted to match the light source’s colour temperature. (See “White Balance”.)
AC Adapter
Used when charging the battery. Or, when connected directly to the camcorder, it can be used as a power supply.
Auto focus
Focus can be set for automatic adjustment, for beginners who find the adjustment difficult.
On-screen display
Displays in the viewfinder can be shown on a connected TV.
Strobe
In the early days of movie making, 1-second strobes were uncommon, so movies didn’t have the smooth movement they have today. This function gives movies the old-film flicker effect.
Record/Standby
Engage this mode by pressing START/STOP during Stop or Record modes. It means that the GR-DV1, or your VCR, is paused and ready to record.
CCD (Charge coupled device)
Solid-state imaging device used in camcorders as the camera’s image pickup; analogous to the eye’s retina except that picture information is output as electric signals.
Diopter adjustment
Reacts to your eye strength, making viewfinder indications and images easier to see.
Dew sensor
If condensation forms inside the unit due to a temperature change, the indicator appears in the viewfinder, and the camcorder becomes unusable.
Digital zoom
10x Optical zoom image is taken and digitally processed to provide 20x or 100x magnified images.
Digital Image Stabilizer
When shooting while holding the camcorder in your hand, even if you think you’re perfectly still, there is slight movement. This function compensates for that movement.
Fade
An effect used in scene transitions. Like movies or TV, the scene gradually goes black or white (fade out), or comes in from a black or white screen (fade in).
White balance
A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced.
Wipe
An effect used in scene transitions. A scene disappears as though it’s being wiped off the screen (wipe out), or appears as though it’s wiped on (wipe in).
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INDEX
A
Animation ................................................ Z pg. 20
Audio Dubbing ........................................ Z pg. 57
Auto Focus .............................................. Z pg. 37
B
Battery ....................................................... Z pg. 8
Battery Low ............................................. Z pg. 63
C
Charging .................................................... Z pg. 8
Charging While Docked .......................... Z pg. 42
Cleaning The Camcorder ......................... Z pg. 62
Connections ............................................ Z pg. 42
D
Date/Time Display ................................... Z pg. 28
Date/Time Settings ................................... Z pg. 12
Digital Zoom ........................................... Z pg. 18
Diopter Adjustment ................................. Z pg. 14
Docking Station ....................................... Z pg. 42
Dubbing .................................................. Z pg. 50
E
Editing ..................................................... Z pg. 50
Erase protection ....................................... Z pg. 13
Exposure Control ..................................... Z pg. 38
F
5SD .........................................................Z pg. 25
5-Second Mode ....................................... Z pg. 25
Fade-In/Out ............................................. Z pg. 30
Focus Adjustment .................................... Z pg. 37
G H I
Insert Editing ............................................ Z pg. 58
Iris ...........................................................Z pg. 39
Iris Lock ................................................... Z pg. 39
J K L
Lithium Battery .......................................... Z pg. 2
Loading A Tape ........................................ Z pg. 13
M N O
On-Screen Menus .................................... Z pg. 17
P
P.AE/Effects .............................................. Z pg. 34
Playback On TV ...................................... Z pg. 43
Power (AC/Battery) ............................. Z pgs. 8, 10
Q R
Random Assemble Editing ....................... Z pg. 52
Record/Standby ......................................... Z pg. 6
Recording Format ...................................... Z pg. 6
Remote Control ....................................... Z pg. 15
S
Self-Timer ................................................ Z pg. 26
Set VCR Brand ......................................... Z pg. 51
Shooting Posture ...................................... Z pg. 22
Slow Motion Playback ............................. Z pg. 48
Snapshot Mode ........................................ Z pg. 23
Snapshot Search ...................................... Z pg. 23
Sound ...................................................... Z pg. 20
Stabilizer.................................................. Z pg. 18
Strobe ...................................................... Z pg. 35
T
Tapes ....................................................... Z pg. 13
Time Code ................................................. Z pg. 5
U V
Viewfinder Indications ............................. Z pg. 64
W
White Balance ......................................... Z pg. 40
Wide ........................................................ Z pg. 18
Wipe In/Out ............................................. Z pg. 30
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