JVC GR-DVL155EG, GR-DVL160EG/EK, GR-DVL167EG/EK User Manual

DIGIT AL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-DVL155
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
GETTING STARTED
ENGLISH
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7 – 13
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RECORDING & PLAYBACK
ADVANCED FEATURES
USING MENUS FOR
DETAILED ADJUSTMENT .............32 – 37
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT..........................40 – 49
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS........................ 50
REFERENCES
DETAILS ............................................ 52
USER MAINTENANCE ........................... 57
TERMS ........................ 67 –
51 –
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23 – 50
Back Cover
Back Cover
INSTRUCTIONS
LYT1002-001A
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.
Using This Instruction Manual
•All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page.
•Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.
•Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.
It is recommended that you . . .
..... refer to the Index ( pgs. 62 – 66) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use
of this product.
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 58 and 59 before use.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.
NOTES:
The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.
The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
CAUTION:
To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
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CAUTIONS:
This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere.
Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter and Power Cord. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws
governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user. When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap. Carrying or holding the
camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction. Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as
they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury. Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving the unit on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked
can be used with this unit.
Before recording an important scene . . .
.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark .
.... remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.
.... remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use
without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

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AC Adapter AP-V10EG, AP-V11EG or AP-V12EG
Shoulder Strap
Core Filter x 1 (for optional S-Video cable
pg. 6 for attachment)
Power Cord
Cable Adapter
Core Filter x 1 (for PC Connection cable provided with optional HS-V16KITE software;
pg. 6 for attachment)
Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)
Battery Pack BN-V408U
Lens Cap (See below for attachment)
NOTE:
In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder.
How To Attach The Lens Cap
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.
NOTE:
To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camera.
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How T o Attach The Core Filter
Attach the Core Filter(s) (if provided with your model pg. 5) to an optional cable(s). The Core Filter reduces interference.
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Stopper
Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter.
When connecting cables, attach the end with the Core Filter to the camcorder.
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Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core Filter. Wind the cable once around the outside of the Core Filter as shown in the illustration.
Wind the cable so that it is not slack.
NOTE:
Take care not to damage the cable.
3 cm
Wind once
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRA TION
Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE is set to ON (factory-preset).
Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for
about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to
M
ANUAL
and no cassette is in the camcorder.
Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the
demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will resume.
“DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is
turned off.
To cancel Automatic Demonstration:
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1. Set the Power Switch to
ANUAL
while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch and press the MENU/
BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.
2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select SYSTEM
and press it. The SYSTEM Menu appears.
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “DEMO MODE and press it. The Sub Menu appears.
4. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select OFF and press it.
5. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN”,
and press it twice. The normal screen appears.
AUTO
or
Close the Core Filter until it clicks shut.
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
Power Switch
Lock Button
Sub Menu
NOTE:
If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

GETTING STARTED

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GETTING STARTED
CONTENTS
Power..................................................8 – 9
Grip Adjustment ......................................... 10
Viewfinder Adjustment.................................. 10
Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................. 10
T ripod Mounting.......................................... 10
Date/Time Settings...................................... 11
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ......................... 12
Recording Mode Setting................................. 13
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BATT. RELEASE Button
1
2
CHARGE Lamp
Battery pack
AC Adapter
5
3
Power Switch
4
To DC connector
GETTING STARTED
(cont.)
Power
This camcorders 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
1Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. With the arrow on
the battery pack pointing downward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 2, then slide down the battery pack until it locks in place 3.
2Set the Power Switch to “OFF. Connect the AC
Adapter to the camcorder 4, then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter 5.
3Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet 6.
The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.
4When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays
lit, charging is finished. Unplug the Power Cord from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
To Detach The Battery Pack . . .
.....Press BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery
pack.
NOTES:
If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first.
During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.
Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is
used.
When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then try charging again.
If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one.
Using the optional AA-V40EG AC Power Adapter/ Charger, you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery pack without the camcorder. However , it cannot be used as an AC adapter.
To AC outlet
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Battery pack
BN-V408U BN-V416U (optional) BN-V428U (optional)
Charging time
approx. 1 hr. 30 min. approx. 3 hrs. approx. 5 hrs.
For other notes, pg. 52
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ATTENTION
Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorders power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.
NOTES:
Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions:
Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged
repeatedly.
The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.
The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.
Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BA TTERY PACK ( pg. 8).
Approximate recording time
Battery pack
BN-V408U BN-V416U
(optional) BN-V428U
(optional) BN-V840U
(optional) BN-V856U
(optional)
USING THE BATTERY PACK
LCD monitor on
1 hr.
2 hrs.
3 hrs. 30 min.
5 hrs.
7 hrs.
Viewfinder on
1 hr. 15 min. 2 hrs. 30 min.
4 hrs. 20 min.
6 hrs. 10 min.
8 hrs. 40 min.
INFORMATION
The extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/Charger: VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AA-V15EG AC Power Adapter/Charger VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80EG AC Power Adapter/Charger Read the kit's instruction manual before using. Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and supply power directly to the camcorder.
USING AC POWER
Use the AC Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration).
NOTES:
The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
To AC outlet
For other notes, pg. 52.
AC Adapter
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.
To DC connector
About Batteries
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart,
or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire.
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold temperatures (below 10°C), its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time, then re­attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery pack itself is not cold, it should not affect performance.
(If youre using a heating pad, make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with it.)
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GETTING STARTED
Grip Adjustment
(cont.)
Power Zoom Lever
Recording Start/Stop button
PAUSE
Power Switch
Dioptre Adjustment Control
1Separate the Velcro strip. 2Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp
the grip.
3Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to
easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the Velcro strip to your preference.
Viewfinder Adjustment
or
MANUAL
1Set the Power Switch to “
while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
AUTO
2Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
Shoulder Strap Attachment
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1Make sure the battery pack is removed. Following
the illustration, thread the strap through the eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3 located under the Grip Strap. Confirm the strap is not twisted.
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Tripod Mounting
CAUTION
When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend its legs to stabilise the camcorder. It is not advised to use small sized tripods. This may cause damage to the unit by falling over.
1To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the
direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw clockwise. Some tripods are not equipped with studs.
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
Power Switch
Lock Button
Display
FADER
/ W I P E
AM AEPROGR
EXPOSURE
AN E
C
W. BAL
ACAMER
LMANUA MSYSTE AYDISPL
DSC END
RE NEON SC
IMETDATE / T I ME CODE
CLOCK
ADJ .
Power Lamp
OF
F
LCD / TV
UAOT
– FFO
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1730 :
DISPLAY Menu
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Date/Time Settings
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback ( pg. 36, 37).
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1Set the Power Switch to
ANUAL
while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.
2Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in to access the
Menu Screen.
3Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
DISPLAY. Press it and the DISPLAY Menu appears.
4Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
CLOCK ADJ.. Press it and day is highlighted. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to input the day. Press it. Repeat to input the month, year, hour and minute. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN, and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.
NOTE:
Even if you select CLOCK ADJ., if the parameter is not highlighted the camcorders internal clock continues to operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/ time parameter (day), the clock stops. When you finish setting the minute and press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in, the date and time begin operation from the date and time you just set.
CLOCK ADJ .
NRETUR
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1730:
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GETTING STARTED
(cont.)
Erase protection tab*
Make sure the window side is facing out.
Cassette holder
OPEN/EJECT Switch
Cassette holder cover
PUSH HERE
* To Protect Valuable Recordings . . .
....
slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of “SAVE. This prevents the tape from being recorded over. To record on this tape, slide the tab back to “REC” before loading it.
Be sure to press only the section labeled “PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder; touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in injury or product damage.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette.
1Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of
the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.
Do not touch internal components.
2Insert 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 holder cover.
When the batterys charge is low, you may not be
able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery with a fully charged one before continuing.
3Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it
locks into place.
Approximate recording time
Tape
30 min. 30 min. 45 min. 60 min. 60 min. 90 min. 80 min. 80 min. 120 min.
Recording mode
SP LP
NOTES:
It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force.
If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the
cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off then on again.
If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again.
When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover.
Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder.
Even when the camcorder is switched off, a cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is closed
with the camcorder switched off, however, it may not recede. It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or unloading.
When resuming recording, once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not. See page 18 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.
Loosen the Grip Strap if it appears to interfere with the cassette holder cover operation (
pg. 10).
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
Power Lamp
Power Switch
Lock Button
Display
SPREC MODE
LP
Menu Screen
Sub Menu
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Recording Mode Setting
Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference.
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1Set the Power Switch to
down the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.
ANUAL
while pressing
2Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu
Screen appears.
3Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
CAMERA and press it. The CAMERA Menu appears.
4Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “REC
MODE and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select SP or LP by rotating the MENU/BRIGHT wheel and press it. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN, and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.
Audio Dubbing ( pg. 48) and Insert Editing ( pg. 49) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode.
•“LP (Long Play) is more economical, providing
1.5 times the recording time.
NOTES:
If the recording mode is switched during recording, the
playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.
It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode
on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.
During playback of a tape recorded on another
camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.
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RECORDING & PLAYBACK

RECORDING
&
PLAYBACK
CONTENTS
RECORDING .................................15 – 18
Basic Recording..................................... 15
Journalistic Shooting ............................... 16
Self-Recording ...................................... 16
Operation Mode.................................... 16
Zooming ............................................ 17
Time Code........................................... 18
PLAYBACK................................... 19 – 22
Normal Playback ................................... 19
Still Playback ....................................... 19
Shuttle Search ...................................... 19
Frame-By-Frame Playback ........................ 19
Connections ..................................20 – 21
Blank Search........................................ 22

RECORDING

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Power lamp
Power Switch
Lock Button
Recording Start/Stop Button
Display
min
(Now calculating)
PUSH OPEN Button
90 min
(Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking)
GHT
BR I
180°
90°
25
min
Tape remaining time indicator (Approximate)
89 min
1 min0 min
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
During
shooting
3 min
2 min
Basic Recording
NOTE:
You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.
Power ( pg. 8)
Grip Adjustment (
Viewfinder Adjustment (
Load A Cassette (
Recording Mode Setting (
pg. 10)
pg. 10)
pg. 12)
pg. 13)
1Remove the lens cap.
M
or
ANUAL
2Set the Power Switch to “
while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Shooting while using the LCD monitor: Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Tilt it upward/ downward for best viewability. Shooting while using the viewfinder: Close the LCD monitor.
The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed.
AUTO
3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
appears while recording is in progress.
To Stop Recording . . .
..... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The
camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display . . .
..... rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel until the bright
level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached.
NOTES:
If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes,
the camcorders power shuts off automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, set the Power Switch to OFF, then back to
The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD
monitor and the viewfinder. It will appear in the viewfinder when the LCD monitor is in the lock position, and it will appear on the LCD monitor when fully extended.
When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes
on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to Recording from the middle of a tape (
To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off,
34.
AUTO
or
M
ANUAL
”.
pg. 18).
pg. 32,
Tally lamp (lights while recording is in progress)
For other notes, pg. 52
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MANUAL
Self­Recording
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RECORDING
(cont.)
JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING
In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward).
SELF-RECORDING
You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward 180° so that it faces forward, then point the lens toward yourself and start recording.
To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF”while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Power Switch
Power lamp
Lock Button
When the Power Switch is set to When set to
MANUAL
or PLAY, there is no indication.
AUTO
M
A
N
U
A
L
AUTO
OFF
PLAY
, “ ” appears.
Operation Mode
Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch.
Power Switch Position
:
Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode.
AUTO
(Full Auto):
Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.
OFF:
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
PLAY:
Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.
Allows you to transfer a still image recorded on the
tape to a computer.
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Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
1x
WT
01x
Approximate zoom ratio
01x
WT
Zoom display
WT
Power Zoom Lever
02x
WT
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)
Digital zoom zone
10X (optical) zoom zone
04x
WT
FEATURE:
Zooming
PURPOSE:
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instanta­neous change in image magnification.
OPERATION:
Zoom In
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.
Zoom Out
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the
quicker the zoom action.
NOTES:
Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus
pg. 29), then zoom in or out in Record mode.
(
Zooming is possible to a maximum of 500X, or it can be switched to 10X magnification using the optical zoom (
Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom.
During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer.
Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to “W”. Also see TELE MACRO in the Menu Screen on page 34.
pg. 33).
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RECORDING
Time Code
During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code continues from the last time code number.
To perform Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 43 – 47), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform Recording From The Middle of A Tape below in the following cases;
When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape.
When power shuts off during shooting.
When a tape is removed and re-inserted during
shooting.
When shooting using a partially recorded tape.
When shooting on a blank portion located
partway through the tape.
When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
1. Play back a tape or use Blank Search ( pg. 22) to find the spot at which you want to start recording,
then engage the Still Playback mode ( pg. 19).
M
or
ANUAL
while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch,
2. Set the Power Switch to
AUTO
then start recording.
NOTES:
The time code cannot be reset.
During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly.
The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON” ( pg. 35, 36).
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Display
Frames are not displayed during recording.
Minutes Seconds Frames
(25 frames = 1 second)
(cont.)
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape
Time code 00:00:00
Tape
Shooting start point
Time code 05:43:21
Time code 00:00:00
Shooting start pointShooting stop point
Proper recording
Time code 00:00:00
Tape
Shooting start point Shooting start point Shooting start point
Time code 05:43:21
Time code 05:44:00
Newly recorded sceneBlankAlready recorded scene
Latest sceneNew sceneAlready recorded scene

PLAYBACK

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Speaker
Stop Button (5) Rewind Button (2) Play/Pause Button ( Fast-Forward Button (
Power Zoom Lever (VOL.)
4
/6)
3
)
Normal Playback
1Load a tape ( pg. 12). 2Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch. To start playback, press 4/6.
To stop playback, press 5.
Press 2 to rewind, or 3 to fast-forward the tape
during Stop mode.
To Control The Speaker Volume . . .
.....slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) towards +
to turn up the volume, or towards “–” to turn down the volume.
NOTES:
If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”, then to “PLAY”.
The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV ( pg. 20).
You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camera body.
LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:
When power is supplied from a battery: the
When power is supplied from an AC outlet:
During Stop mode, none of the indications are displayed.
When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound is not heard from the speaker.
Still Playback:
1) Press 4/6 during playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again.
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 camcorders power is automatically turned off.
When 4/6 is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabiliseds the still image.
Shuttle Search:
1) Press 3 for forward or 2 for reverse search during playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6.
During playback, press and hold 2 or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release it, normal playback resumes.
A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.
Pauses during playback.
Allows high-speed search in either direction.
battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed. does not appear.
Frame-By-Frame Playback: Allows frame-by-frame search.
1) Engage Still Playback.
2) Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards + for forward Frame-By-Frame Playback, or towards “–” for
reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback during Still Playback.
To resume normal playback, press 4/6.
ATTENTION
During Shuttle Search, parts of the picture may not be clearly visible, particularly on the left side of the screen.
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Connections
Use the provided Audio/Video cable and optional S-Video cable.
PLAYBACK
(cont.)
To AV
Audio/Video cable
Connector cover*
* When connecting the cables, open this cover. ** The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only.
[mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided)
To S-VIDEO
S-Video cable (optional)
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector
Use the provided Cable Adapter.
Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided)
White to
To AV
Camcorder
AUDIO L*
When the S-Video cable is not used.
p
Yellow to VIDEO IN
White to AUDIO L IN**
Red to AUDIO R IN**
To S-VIDEO IN
When the S-Video cable is not used.
p
Yellow
Red to AUDIO R*
To TV or VCR
Cable Adapter
TV
VCR
TV or VCR
To S-VIDEO
*The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only.
S-Video cable (optional)
To
-IN
“Y/C”/“CVBS” Video Out Select Switch
NOTE:
Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required: Y/C : When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.
CVBS : When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable.
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1Make sure all units are turned off. 2Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown
in the illustration ( pg. 20).
If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . . go to step 4.
3Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring
to your VCR’s instruction manual.
4Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. 5Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the
TV to its VIDEO mode.
To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV . . .
• Date/Time
.....set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF” in the
Menu Screen ( pg. 36).
• Time Code
.....set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu
Screen ( pg. 36).
• Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape
Running Displays for tape playback
.....set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV” in the
Menu Screen ( pg. 36).
NOTES:
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack (
To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape, set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ appropriate input mode.
Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on.
If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture.
While the Audio/Video cable is connected to the AV connector, sound cannot be heard from the speaker.
AUTO
” or “
M
ANUAL
”, then set your TV to the
pg. 9).
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Lock Button
Display
BLANK SEARCH
BLANK Button
Power Switch
44
Stop Button (5)
PLAYBACK
(cont.)
Blank Search
Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( pg. 18).
1Load a tape ( pg. 12). 2Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
3Press BLANK.
•“BLANK SEARCH appears blinking and the
camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward shuttle search, then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion.
To cancel Blank Search midway . . .
..... press 5.
NOTES:
In step 3, if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction, and if the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction.
Blank Search does not work if “HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE has appeared with the tape.
If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically.
A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected.
The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion.

ADVANCED FEATURES

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ADVANCED FEATURES
CONTENTS
FOR RECORDING ........................................... 24 – 31
Night-Scope............................................................ 24
Programme AE With Special Effects ..........................24 – 25
Fade/Wipe Effects .............................................26 – 2 7
Snapshot ............................................................... 28
Auto Focus/Manual Focus............................................ 29
Exposure Control ...................................................... 30
Iris Lock ................................................................ 30
White Balance Adjustment ........................................... 31
Manual White Balance Operation.................................... 31
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT............. 32 – 3 7
For Recording Menu............................................32 – 35
For Playback Menu ............................................36 – 37
DUBBING .................................................... 38 – 39
Dubbing T o A VCR..................................................... 38
Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector
.............. 39
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USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ........ 40 – 4 9
Installing The Battery................................................. 40
Playback Zoom ........................................................ 42
Random Assemble Editing .....................................43 – 47
For More Accurate Editing ............................................ 47
Audio Dubbing ......................................................... 48
Insert Editing .......................................................... 49
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ............................................50
Connection T o A Personal Computer................................. 50
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FOR RECORDING

NOTES:
During Night-Scope, the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out:
Some modes of Programme AE With Special Effects
pg. 24, 25).
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•“GAIN UP” in the CAMERA Menu (
•“DIS” in the MANUAL Menu (
During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of manual focus and/or a tripod is recommended.
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
Lock Button
Power Switch
NIGHT Button
Display
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Night-Scope
Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed.
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1Set the Power Switch to
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
ANUAL
while pressing
2Press NIGHT so that the Night-Scope indicator
appears.
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to
provide up to 30 times sensitivity.
•“A” appears beside while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted.
To Deactivate Night-Scope . . .
.....press NIGHT again so that the Night-Scope
indicator disappears.
Programme AE With Special Effects
M
1Set the Power Switch to
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
ANUAL
while pressing
2Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu
Screen appears.
3Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
PROGRAMME AE, then press it.
4Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired mode ( pg. 25), then press it. Selection is complete. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in again. The Menu Screen closes.
The PROGRAMME AE Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated. The selected mode indicator appears.
To Deactivate The Selected Mode . . .
.....select OFF in step 4.
NOTES:
Programme AE with special effects can be changed
during recording or during Record-Standby.
Some modes of Programme AE special effects cannot
be used during Night-Scope.
IMPORTANT
Some modes of Programme AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects ( pg. 26, 27). If an unusable mode is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out.
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SHUTTER 1/50–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a
second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. 1/120–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced.
SPORTS (Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000)
This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow­motion playback. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions.
SNOW
Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.
SPOTLIGHT
Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.
NOTE:
SPOTLIGHT has the same effect as –3 with the exposure control (
pg. 30).
TWILIGHT
Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance ( pg. 31) is initially set to , but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.
SEPIA
Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look.
MONOTONE
Like black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the classic film effect.
CLASSIC FILM
Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.
STROBE
Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.
SLOW (Slow Shutter)
Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Use SLOW only in dark areas.
SLOW 4X
Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow shooting in dark environments.
SLOW 10X
Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity further to allow shooting in even darker environments.
NOTES:
When using “SLOW, the image takes on a strobe-
like effect.
When using “SLOW, it may be difficult to bring the
camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of manual focus and/or a tripod is recommended.
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FOR RECORDING
(cont.)
IMPORTANT
Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with special effects ( pg. 24, 25). If an unusable Fade/Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out.
Lock Button
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
Power Switch
Recording Start/Stop Button
Fade/Wipe Effects
These effects let you make pro-style scene transi­tions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next.
Fade or Wipe works when tape recording is started or when you stop recording.
1Set the Power Switch to
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
MANUAL
while pressing
2Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu
Screen appears.
3Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
WIPE/FADER, then press it.
4Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired function, then press it. Selection is complete. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in again.
The WIPE/FADER Menu disappears and the effect is reserved. The indicator representing the selected effect appears.
5Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate
the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.
To Deactivate The Selected Effect . . .
..... select OFF in step 4.
NOTE:
You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button.
Fader And Wipe Menu
Menu Effect
FADER WHITE
Fade in or out with a white screen.
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FADER BLACK
FADER B.W
WIPE CORNER
WIPE WINDOW
WIPE SLIDE
WIPE DOOR
WIPE SCROLL WIPE SCROLL
WIPE SHUTTER
Fade in or out with a black screen.
Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black and white.
Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.
The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the centre.
Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.
Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right, revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene.
The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.
Wipe in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen.
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SNAPSHOT Button
Lock Button
Display
SNAP MODE –
There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.
FULL
PIN– UP FRAME
Power Switch
Menu Screen
FULL Snapshot mode with no frame
PIN-UP Pin-Up mode
FRAME Snapshot mode with frame
FOR RECORDING
(cont.)
Snapshot
This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.
SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION
1Set the Power Switch to
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
MANUAL
while pressing
2Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu
Screen appears.
3
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
CAMERA”. Press it and the CAMERA Menu appears.
4Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
SNAP MODE, then press it.
5Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired Snapshot mode, then press it. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.
SNAPSHOT RECORDING
1Press SNAPSHOT. PHOTO appears while the
snapshot is being taken.
If you press during Record-Standby . . .
.....PHOTO appears and a still image will be
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
If you press during Recording . . .
.....PHOTO appears and a still image will be
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.
Regardless of the Power Switch position (
MANUAL
), Snapshot recording takes place using the
selected Snapshot mode.
Motor Drive Mode
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second)
NOTES:
To remove the shutter sound,  BEEP on pg. 32, 34.
If Snapshot recording is not possible, PHOTO blinks
when SNAPSHOT is pressed.
If Programme AE with special effects ( engaged, certain modes of Programme AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.
If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON
pg. 33), the Stabiliser will be disabled.
(
During tape playback as well, all snapshot modes are available. However, the shutter sound is not heard.
During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is no effect in the recorded image.
When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape.
AUTO
pg. 24) is
or
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Focus detection zone
While focusing on a further subject
While focusing on a nearer subject
FEATURE: Auto Focus PURPOSE:
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):
When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
When illumination is low.*
When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or
a clear, blue sky.*
When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*
When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated.
When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.
* The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: , , and
NOTES:
If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.
When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first ( pg. 17). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when TELE MACRO” (
FEATURE:
Manual Focus
pg. 34) is activated.
PURPOSE:
To obtain correct focus.
OPERATION:
1) If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments
( pg. 10).
2) Set the Power Switch to
FOCUS ( pgs. 62 and 63, # FOCUS Button). The manual focus indicator appears.
3) To focus on a farther subject, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards +”. “ ” appears and blinks.
To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “–”. “ ” appears and blinks.
4) Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Focus adjustment is complete.
To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to If FOCUS is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again.
MANUAL
while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then press
AUTO
”.
NOTES:
Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in on a subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.
When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, “
or “ ” will blink.
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FOR RECORDING
(cont.)
Exposure Control
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.
M
A
1Set the Power Switch to
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
NUAL
while pressing
2Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu
Screen appears.
3Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
EXPOSURE, then press it.
4Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
MANUAL, then press it. The Menu Screen disappears. The exposure control indicator appears.
5Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+ to
brighten the image, or towards “–” to darken the image. (maximum ±6)
6Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Exposure
adjustment is complete.
To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .
..... select AUTO in step 4. Or, set the Power Switch
AUTO
to
”.
To Brighten The Subject Quickly . . .
..... press BACKLIGHT. is displayed and the
subject is brightened. If pressed again, disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level.
+3 exposure has the same effect as the BACKLIGHT Button.
Using BACKLIGHT may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white.
Backlight compensations is also available when the Power Switch is set to
NOTE:
You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time with backlight, spotlight ( and SNOW (
pg. 25).
AUTO
”.
pg. 25) compensation
Iris Lock
Use this function in the following situations:
When shooting a moving subject.
When the distance to the subject changes (so its
size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as when the subject is backing away.
When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.
When shooting objects under a spotlight.
When zooming.
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when the subject moves away from you, the image will not darken or brighten.
Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 of Exposure Control”.
5Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold the MENU/BRIGHT wheel for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator and “ ” appear. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. “ ” changes to “ ” and the iris is locked.
Iris lock indicator
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BACKLIGHT Button (5)
To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .
.....rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display AUTO then
press it in step 4. The exposure control indicator and “ ” disappear. Or, set the Power switch to
AUTO
”.
To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .
.....after step 4 of Exposure Control, adjust the
exposure rotating the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. Then lock the iris in step 5 of Iris Lock. For automatic locking, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “AUTO”, then press it in step 4. The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds.
Iris
Like the pupil of the human eye, it contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light.
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
Power Switch
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White Balance Adjustment
A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction.
M
1Set the Power Switch to
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
ANUAL
while pressing
2Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu
Screen appears.
3Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
W.BALANCE, then press it. The W.BALANCE Menu appears.
4Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired mode.
AUTO................. White balance is adjusted
MWB............ White balance is set manually.
FINE............. Outdoors on a sunny day.
CLOUD........ Outdoors on a cloudy day.
HALOGEN... A video light or similar type of
automatically (factory preset).
lighting is used.
5Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Selection is
complete. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in again. The Menu Screen closes and the selected mode indicator except “AUTO” appears.
To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .
.....select AUTO in step 4. Or, set the Power Switch
AUTO
to
”.
NOTE:
White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone
pg. 25) is activated.
(
Manual White Balance Operation
Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting.
1Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance
adjustment, and select MWB”.
2Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the
subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.
3Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in until
begins blinking rapidly. When the setting is completed, resumes normal blinking.
4Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in twice. The
Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator is displayed.
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
White paper
Power Switch
NOTES:
In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper.
In such a case, adjust focus manually (
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 subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural result.
Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is
retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed.
pg. 29).
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Lock Button
Power Switch
EXPOSURE
W. BAL
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For Recording Menu
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( pg. 33 – 35).
1Set the Power Switch to
MANUAL
while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
2Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu
Screen appears.
3Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired function menu, and press it. The selected function menu appears.
4Function menu setting depends on the function.
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If you have selected WIPE/FADER”,
PROGRAM AE”, “ EXPOSURE or W. BALANCE” . . .
..... see pg. 33.
If you have selected CAMERA, MANUAL, SYSTEM or DISPLAY . . .
..... go to step 5.
5Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired function and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Then, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the parameter, and press it. Selection is complete.
6Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
RETURN and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.
The icon represents END.
NOTE:
When the Menu Screen is left on for a couple of minutes, a residual image may be left on the screen and it may take several seconds for the residual image to disappear. This is not due to any defect of the unit.
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Normal Screen
Menu Screen Explanations
WIPE/FADER
PROGRAM AE EXPOSURE W.BALANCE
REC MODE
SOUND MODE
ZOOM
CAMERA
SNAP MODE GAIN UP
DIS
MANUAL
12BIT
16BIT
10X
40X
500X
OFF AGC AUTO
OFF
ON
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Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( pg. 26, 27). Refer to Programme AE With Special Effects ( pg. 24, 25). Refer to Exposure Control and Iris Lock” ( pg. 30). Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Operation
( pg. 31). Allows you to set the tape recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your
preference ( pg. 13). Enables tape recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is
recommended for use when performing audio dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models)
Enables tape recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models)
When set to “10X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged.
Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 40X digital magnification.
Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 500X digital magnification.
Refer to “Snapshot” ( pg. 28). Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment. The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright. 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 subjects movements are not smooth or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, is displayed.
To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.
NOTES:
Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:
When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.
When shooting dark or dim subjects.
When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.
When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.
When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.
Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.
The indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used.
: Factory-preset
NOTES:
Settings made in the “ CAMERA Menu remain effective whether the Power Switch is set to However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to
The
MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to
M
ANUAL
MANUAL
”.
”.
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AUTO
or
M
ANUAL
”.
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Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)
TELE MACRO
WIDE MODE
MANUAL
WIND CUT
BEEP
TALLY
SYSTEM
ID NUMBER
OFF
ON
OFF
CINEMA
SQUEEZE
OFF ON
OFF BEEP
MELODY
OFF ON
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus. Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a
normal screen ratio. Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on
wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TVs instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16:9 movie.
For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion. appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TVs instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.
Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind. Helps cut down on noise created by wind. appears. The quality of the
sound will change. This is normal. Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape. The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and
end of recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect ( pg. 28). Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also
activates the shutter sound effect ( pg. 28). The tally lamp remains off at all times. The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording. This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as
a computer using the J terminal (JLIP) or PC connector. The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 06.
(cont.)
: Factory-preset
NOTES:
The MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to
SYSTEM functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to
Switch is set to “PLAY” (
pg. 36)
M
ANUAL
M
ANUAL
”.
are also applied when the Power
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35
DEMO MODE
SYSTEM
CAM RESET
ON SCREEN
DATE/ TIME
DISPLAY
TIME CODE
CLOCK ADJ.
OFF ON
CANCEL EXECUTE LCD
LCD/TV
OFF AUTO
ON OFF ON
Automatic demonstration will not take place. Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects,
etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. Demonstration starts in the following cases:
When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO MODE is turned ON”.
With DEMO MODE set to ON, if there is no operation for about 3 minutes
after the Power Switch is set to Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will resume.
NOTES:
If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.
DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off.
If DEMO MODE remains ON, some functions will not be available. After
viewing demo, set to OFF.
AUTO
or
MANUAL
.
Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset. Resets all settings to the factory-preset. Keeps the camcorders display (except the date, time and time code) from
appearing on the connected TV screen. Makes the camcorders display appear on screen when the camcorder is
connected to a TV. The date/time does not appear. Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds in the following cases:
When the Power Switch is set from OFF to
When tape playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/time when
scenes are recorded.
When the date is changed during tape playback.
AUTO
or
M
ANUAL
.
The date/time is always displayed. Time code is not displayed. Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame
numbers are not displayed during recording. Allows you to set the current date and time ( pg. 11).
: Factory-preset
NOTES:
SYSTEM and DISPLAY functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to when the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” (
MANUAL
”.
Settings made in the DISPLAY Menu remain effective even when the Power Switch is set to the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to
pg. 36). CLOCK ADJ. only appears when the Power Switch is set to
M
ANUAL
M
ANUAL
”.
are also applied
AUTO
. However,
36
EN
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
Recording Start/Stop Button
Display
VIDEO SOUND MODE
END
MSYSTE
AYDISPL
BEEP
TALLY
ID UNMERB – DEMO MODE – NO CAM ERSET
12 SYNC ROH REC
Lock Button
MODE
BIT
MODE
COPY
12
BIT
– –
NRETUR
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
Power Switch
For Playback Menu
The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp ( pg. 47).
1Set the Power Switch to “PLAY while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
2Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu
Screen appears.
3Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired function menu, and press it. The selected function menu appears.
4Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired function, and press it to display the Sub Menu.
5Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired parameter and press it. Selection is complete.
6Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen.
Menu Screen Explanations
MDOESOUND
MDOE ROSYNCH ODEREC M COPY OFF
NRETUR
MELODY
NO 60
STEREO
SOUND
SP
O.O
SOUND MODE 12BIT MODE SYNCHRO
VIDEO
REC MODE
1
Each setting is linked with
SYSTEM
DISPLAY or SYSTEM, which appears when the Power Switch is set to The parameters are the same as in the description on pg. 34, 35.
DISPLAY
NOTE:
REC MODE can be set when the Power Switch is set toPLAY or
M
ANUAL
pg. 37. pg. 37. pg. 47.
Allows you to set the tape recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference ( pg. 13).
M
ANUAL
” ( pg. 34, 35).
” ( pg. 13, 33).
(cont.)
RE NEON SC LCD / TV
IMETDATE /
T I ME CODE
NRETUR
– – – FFO
UAOT
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37
Playback Sound
During tape 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. According to the menu access explanation on pg. 36, select SOUND MODE or 12BIT MODE from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter.
Sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo. Sound from the L channel is output in stereo. Sound from the “R” channel is output in stereo. Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both
SOUND MODE
STEREO SOUND L SOUND R MIX
L and R channels in stereo.
12BIT MODE
SOUND 1 SOUND 2
Original sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo. Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.
: Factory-preset
NOTES:
The SOUND MODE setting is available for both 12-bit and 16-bit sound. (In previous models functions, 12-bit is called 32 kHz and 16-bit is called 48 kHz.)
The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast-forward or rewind. During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner.
Display
ON SCREEN setting: For playback sound, tape speed and tape running.
1L2
BIT/SOUND
1
4
PS
6
DATE/TIME setting: For date/time.
TIME CODE setting: For time code.
12 ..02
52
1730:
12: 34 : 24
Frames*
Seconds
Minutes
*25 frames = 1 second
38
EN
Connector cover*
Power Switch
To S-VIDEO
Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided)
S-Video cable (optional)
To AUDIO, VIDEO** and
-IN
connectors
Cable Adapter (provided)
Y/C/CVBS video out select switch
VCR
* When connecting the cables, open this cover. ** Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.
If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.
TV
To AV

DUBBING

Dubbing To A VCR
1Following the illustration, connect the camcorder
and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 20 and 21.
2Set the camcorders Power Switch to “PLAY
while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, turn on the VCRs power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.
3Engage the VCRs AUX and Record-Pause modes. 4Engage the camcorders Play mode to find a spot
just before the edit-in point. Once it is reached, press
4
/6 on the camcorder.
5Press
VCRs Record mode.
4
/6 on the camcorder and engage the
6Engage the VCRs Record-Pause mode and
press 4/6 on the camcorder.
7Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing,
then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.
NOTES:
As the camcorder starts to play your footage it will appear on your TV. This will confirm the connections and the AUX channel for dubbing purposes.
Before you start dubbing, make sure that the indica­tions do not appear on the connected TV. If they do, they are being recorded onto the new tape.
Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required: Y/C : When connecting to a TV or VCR which
accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.
CVBS : When connecting to a TV or VCR which does
not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable.
To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV . . .
Date/Time
..... set DATE/TIME to AUTO, ON or OFF in
the Menu Screen ( pg. 36).
Time Code
..... set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu
Screen ( pg. 36).
Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape
Running Displays
..... set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD/TV in the
Menu Screen ( pg. 36).
To DV
Core filter
DV cable (optional)
To DV IN/OUT
Lock Button
Power Switch
Core filter
Video unit equipped with DV connector
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39
Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from this camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration.
[To use this camcorder as a player]
1Make sure all units are turned off. Connect this
M
A
N
U
A
AUTO
OFF
PLAY
camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the
L
illustration.
2Set this camcorders Power Switch to PLAY
while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, turn on the video units power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in this camcorder and the video unit.
3Press
4
to play back the source tape.
4While watching the playback on the monitor,
engage the DV connector-equipped video unit’s record mode from the spot on the source tape you want to begin recording.
NOTES:
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack (
If the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the same operation. To prevent this from happening, press the buttons on both units.
If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.
Even though the DV cable is connected correctly, sometimes the image may not appear in step 4. If this occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.
If Playback Zoom ( attempted during playback, only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV connector.
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.
pg. 42) or Snapshot is
pg. 9).
40
A
EN

USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic
11
operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible.
2
3
1
Lock hole
B
2
3
1
Knob
1
Installing The Battery (RM-V700U, optional)
The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025).
1There are 2 ways to pull the battery holder out of
the RM-V700U.
:Pull out the battery holder while sliding the lock
hole.
: Pinch the release tab and pull out the battery
holder.
2Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to
have the “+” mark visible.
3Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.
•Read the caution concerning lithium batteries in the
RM-V700U instruction manual.
Remote sensor
When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The transmitted beam’s approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5m. The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.
EN
41
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Buttons
1 PAUSE IN Connector 2 MBR SET Button 3 INT. TIME Button*
SELF TIMER Button*
4 REC TIME Button*
ANIM. Button*
5 FF Button
6 REW Button
7 PAUSE Button 8 PLAY Button 9 Infrared beam
transmitting window
0 START/STOP Button ! VISS Button* @ ZOOM (T/W) Buttons # VCR CTL Button $ A.DUB Button % STOP Button ^ INSERT Button & R.A.EDIT Buttons
*This function is unavailable with this camcorder.
With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to the camera position (“
Transmits the beam signal.
Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder.
Zoom in/out ( pg. 17)
RM-V700U
(optional)
AUTO
— —
— —
— — — — —
or
Functions
MANUAL
9
0
!
@
#
$
%
^
&
With the camcorders Power Switch
”).
set to PLAY”.
pg. 44 pg. 43
Forward, Forward Shuttle Search (
pg. 19)
Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search (
pg. 19)
Pause (
pg. 19)
Playback start (
Zoom in/out (
pg. 43 pg. 48
Stops (
pg. 49 pg. 43 47
pg. 19)
pg. 42)
pg. 19)
42
EN
Remote sensor
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
RM-V700U (optional)
Zoom Buttons
FEATURE: PURPOSE:
To magnify the recorded image up to 50X at any time during playback.
OPERATION:
1) Press PLAY (4) to find the scene of interest.
2) Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote
control. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder's remote sensor. Pressing T zooms in.
To end zoom, press and hold W until magnifica-
tion returns to normal. Or, press STOP (5) and then press PLAY (4).
NOTES:
Zoom can also be used during still playback.
Due to ditital image processing, the quality of the
image may suffer.
Playback Zoom
(cont.)
PLAY
STOP
Normal playback
Press T
VCR (Recording deck)
EN
43
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually. Use the optional RM-V700U remote control. Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is installed in the remote control ( pg. 40).
MBR SET
VCR CODE LIST
VCR BRAND NAME
AKAI
BRAND
CODE
6 2 6 4 7 7
BLAUPUNKT FERGUSON
1 3
9 7 9 8 3 2
GRUNDIG 1 4
3 4
HITACHI 6 6
6 3
JVC 9 1
A B C
MITSUBISHI 6 7
9 6 9 3
6 8
NEC 3 7
3 8
PANASONIC 1 3
1 7 1 1 9 4 1 8
2 3
1
4
5 6
8
0
9
7
RM-V700U
(optional)
VCR BRAND NAME
PHILIPS
SANYO 3 6
SELECO, REX
SHARP 1 5
SONY
THOMSON, TELEFUNKEN, SABA, NORDMENDE
TOSHIBA 6 9
VCR CTL
BRAND
CODE
1 9 9 5 1 1 9 4 9 1 9 6 1 2 3 3 7 2
 
3 5 9 1
9 6
1 ` 6 5
6 ` 3 9 3 1
9 1 9 6 9 7 3 2
6 1
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
1Turn off the power to the VCR and point the
remote towards the VCRs infrared sensor. Then, referring to the VCR CODE LIST, press and hold MBR SET, and enter the brand code. The code is automatically set once you release MBR SET, and the VCR’s power comes on.
2Make sure the VCRs power is on. Then, while
holding VCR CTL, 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 do not need to press VCR CTL for this one).
You are 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 does not come on in step 1, try another code from the VCR CODE LIST.
Some brands of VCR do not come on automatically. In this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.
If the remote control is not able to control the VCR, use the controls on the VCR.
When the remote control’s batteries run out, the VCR brand you have set will be erased. In that case, replace the old battery with a new one to reset the VCR brand.
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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EN
To S-VIDEO
S-Video cable (optional)
To AUDIO, VIDEO* and
-IN
connectors
Y/C/CVBS video out select switch
VCR
TV
* Connect when an S-Video cable is not used. ** When connecting cables, open this cover.
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Connector cover**
To AV
Audio/Video cable (provided)
Editing cable (optional)
If your VCR has the SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.
To Remote
PAUSE or R.A.EDIT
To PAUSE IN
RM-V700U (optional)
ATTENTION FOR EDITING CABLE
Make sure you use the optional editing cable QAM0214-001. Consult the JVC Service Center for details on its availability.
Make sure you connect the end with the core filter (plug which has 3 rings around the pin) to the camcorder.
To JLIP
(cont.)
MAKE CONNECTIONS
Also refer to pg. 20 and 21.
1 A JVC VCR equipped with a remote
pause connector . . .
.....connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE
connector.
A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R.A.EDIT connector . . .
.....connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT
connector.
A VCR other than above . . .
.....connect the editing cable to the remote control’s
PAUSE IN connector .
2Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder. Set the
Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
3Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape
and engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCR’s instructions).
NOTES:
Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the
indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If they do, they will be recorded onto the new tape.
To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV . . .
Date/Time
..... set DATE/TIME to AUTO, ON or OFF in the
Menu Screen (
Time Code
..... set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu
Screen (
Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running
Displays
..... set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD/TV in the Menu
Screen (
Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as
required: Y/C : When connecting to a TV or VCR which
accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.
CVBS : When connecting to a TV or VCR which does
not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video
When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input
cable.
connector, an optional DV cable can be connected instead of an S-Video cable and audio/video cable.
pg. 36).
pg. 36).
pg. 36).
Programme
NIOUT
1
–– : –– ~
––
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CODETIME
TOTAL
REW
PLAY
IN/OUT
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
:
0:000
MODE
––
Remote sensor
Random Assemble Editing Menu
RM-V700U (optional)
FF
ON/OFF
EN
45
SELECT SCENES
4Point the remote control at the camcorder’s
remote sensor. Press PLAY (4) and then press ON/ OFF on the remote control. The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.
5At the beginning of the scene, press IN/OUT on
the remote control. The Edit-In position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu.
6At the end of the scene, press IN/OUT. The Edit-
Out position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu.
7Repeat steps 5 and 6 to register additional
scenes.
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.
NOTES:
When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out points
so that there is a relatively large difference between them.
If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the
recording decks 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 screen may be included in the edited version.
Since time codes register time only as accurately as
seconds, the time code total time may not match the total programme time exactly.
Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered
Edit-In and Edit-Out points.
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CANCEL
46
EN
Recording Start/Stop Button
NIOUTMODE
00:25
1
–– ––
2
––
3
––
4
––
5
6
–– –– ––
7 8
TOTAL
~
02 : 05 07:18~08 : 31 03:33~
05 : 53
13 : 15
09:30
~ ~
16 : 29
15 ::55
~
~ ~
6
:
1
CODETIME
9:39
––––
–– ––
––––
–– ––
––––
30
Remote Sensor
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR
8Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the
beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6).
9Point the remote control towards the VCR’s
remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or manually engage the VCRs Record-Pause mode.
10
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder. Editing proceeds as programmed, right through to the end of the last registered scene.
When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters
the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its Record-
Random Assemble Editing Menu
Pause mode.
If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the tape will
be dubbed all the way to the end automatically.
If you operate the camcorder during automatic
editing, the VCR will enter its Record-Pause mode and automatic editing will stop.
11
Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR. To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear, press ON/OFF on the remote control.
NOTES:
Pressing ON/OFF on the remote control clears all
settings registered during Random Assemble Editing.
When the editing cable is connected to the remote
controls Pause In connector during dubbing, make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCRs sensor, and the path between the two is unobstructed.
Random Assemble Editing may not function properly
when using a tape including several duplicated time
pg. 18).
codes (
(cont.)
PAUSE
VCR REC STBY
RM-V700U (optional)
ON/OFF
Programme 1
NIOUT
1
–– : –– ~
––
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TOTAL
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
CODETIME
ROSYNCH
:
––
0:000
O. 1
MODE
Random Assemble Editing Menu
VIDEO Menu
Remote sensor
RM-V700U (optional)
ON/OFF
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47
For More Accurate Editing
Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause 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 have recorded scenes you did not want. For a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR.
DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING
1Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point
the remote control at the camcorders remote sensor and press ON/OFF. The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.
2Perform Random Assemble Editing on Pro-
gramme 1 only. In order to check VCR and camcorder timing, select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit-In point.
3Play back the 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 too quickly from Record­Pause to Record mode.
If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress, the
VCR is slow to start recording.
ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING
4Point the remote control at the camcorder’s
remote sensor and press ON/OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.
5Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
VIDEO and press it. The VIDEO Menu appears. Then, rotate it to “SYNCHRO” and press it. The value for SYNCHRO is highlighted.
6Based on the diagnostics performed, you can
now advance the VCRs record timing by rotating the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards +”. You can also delay the VCRs record timing by rotating the MENU/ BRIGHT wheel towards “–. The adjustment range is from –1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second increments. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in to finish the setting.
7Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
RETURN and press it twice. Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 4 on page 45.
NOTES:
Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing, do
a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check whether the value you have input is appropriate or not, and make adjustments accordingly.
Depending on the recorder, there may be situations
where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected.
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EN
Display
e
6
Audio Dub Standby mode
Speaker
Remote sensor
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Audio Dubbing
The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( pg. 33).
NOTES:
Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16-
bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
Power Switch
To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the
television, make connections (
1Play back the tape to locate the point where
editing will start, then press PAUSE (6).
pg. 20).
2While holding A.DUB (e) on the remote control,
press PAUSE (6). 6e” appears.
3Press PLAY (
Speak into the microphone.
To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (6).
4
) , then begin “narrating”.
4To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (6), then
STOP (5). To hear the dubbed sound during playback . . .
.....set 12BIT MODE to SOUND 2 or MIX in the
Menu Screen ( pg. 36, 37).
NOTES:
Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio
Dubbing.
When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-bit,
the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.
If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound
may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas.
If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback,
move the camcorders microphone away from the TV,
Stereo microphone
RM-V700U (optional)
or turn down the TVs volume.
If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in mid-recording and
then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective from the point where 16-bit recording began.
During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes
recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded in 16-bit audio or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops
pg. 66).
(
(cont.)
PAUSE
PLAY
A.DUB STOP
12: 34
Power Switch
Lock Button
Display
w
6
Remote sensor
START/STOP
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Insert Editing
You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. The original audio remains unchanged.
NOTES:
Before performing the following steps, make sure that
TIME CODE is set to ON in the Menu Screen ( pg. 35, 37).
Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the
LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
To perform Insert Editing while watching in the
television, make connections (
pg. 20).
1Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and
press PAUSE (6). Confirm the time code at this point ( pg. 35, 37).
2Press REW (
then press PAUSE (6).
2
) until the Edit-In point is located,
3Press and hold INSERT (w) on the remote
control, then press PAUSE (6). 6w and the Time Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters Insert-Pause mode.
4Press START/STOP to begin editing.
Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in
step 1.
To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it
again to resume editing.
5To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then
STOP (5).
NOTES:
Programme AE with special effects ( pg. 24, 25) can
be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing.
During Insert Editing, the date and time information
changes.
If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the
tape, the audio and video may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas.
During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes
recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert Edting stops (
pg. 66).
REW
PAUSE
PLAY
RM-V700U
(optional)
STOP INSERT
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[A] Using PC connection cable

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

To PC
[B] Using DV cable
Power Switch
Core filter
To DV
Connection To A Personal Computer
[A] Using PC connection cable
This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the optional software HS-V16KITE.
[B] Using DV cable
It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector by using software equipped with the PC or commercially available software.
1Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off. 2Connect the camcorder to your PC using the
appropriate cable as shown in the illustration.
3Turn the camcorders Power Switch to “PLAY
while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and turn on the PC.
Refer to the instruction manual of the software on how to transfer a still image to the PC.
4When finished, turn off the PC first, then the
camcorder.
PC connection cable
(optional)
To RS-232C
OR
Core filter
DV cable (optional)
NOTES:
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack (
Never connect the PC connection cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.
The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC.
Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software.
The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board.
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC, or use the DV cable provided with the capture board.
The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using.
To DV connector
PC
PC with DV
connector
pg. 9).

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CONTENTS
DETAILS............................................ 52
TROUBLESHOOTING.......................53 – 56
USER MAINTENANCE ............................. 57
CAUTIONS .................................. 58 – 5 9
SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 60 – 61
INDEX.......................................62 – 66
Controls, Connectors And Indicators....... 62 – 6 3
Indications ...................................64 – 66
51
TERMS ........................ 67 –
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I T E M S N O T E S

DETAILS

Power
pg. 8)
(
RECORDING
pg. 15, 16)
(
Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to
25°C is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete.
Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of
the battery pack.
To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Adapter near a radio.Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm
during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.
The following operation stops charging:
Set the Power Switch to PLAY”, “
Disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder.
Unplug the AC adapters power cord from the AC outlet.
Detach the battery from the camcorder.
When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor
may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead.
The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the
cassette holder opens. Do not use force.
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it
recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover.
When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may take a few seconds
before actual recording starts. starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts recording.
The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length, and the
accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used.
“TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off
automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. TAPE END also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded.
AUTO
or
MANUAL
”.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest 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 Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
EN
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
1 No power is supplied.
The power is not connected properly.
The battery is dead.
Connect the AC Adapter securely
( pg. 9).
Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one ( pg. 8, 9).
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2 “SET DATE/TIME!
appears.
3 Recording cannot be
performed.
4 There is no picture.
5 The focus does not adjust
automatically.
6 The cassette will not load
properly.
7 Snapshot mode cannot be
used.
8 The colour of Snapshot
looks strange.
The date/time is not set.
The built-in clock battery has run
out and the previously set date/time has been erased.
The tapes erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
The Power Switch is set to PLAY or OFF.
•“TAPE END” appears.
The cassette holder cover is open.
The camcorder is not getting
power, or some other malfunction exists.
Focus is set to the Manual mode.
The recording was done in a dark
place, or the contrast was low.
The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.
The cassette is in the wrong position.
The batterys charge is low.
The Squeeze mode is selected.
The light source or the subject does
not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject.
The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated.
Set the date/time ( pg. 11).
Consult your nearest JVC dealer
for replacement.
Set the tapes erase protection tab to REC ( pg. 12).
Set the Power Switch to
MANUAL
Replace with new cassette
Close the cassette holder cover.
Turn the camcorders power off
Set Focus to the Auto mode
Clean the lens and check the focus
Set it in the right position
Install a fully charged battery
Disengage the Squeeze mode
Find a white subject and compose
Turn off Sepia and Monotone
” ( pg. 16).
( pg. 12).
and on again ( pg. 16).
( pg. 29). again ( pg. 57).
( pg. 12). ( pg. 8, 9).
( pg. 34).
your shot so that it also appears in the frame ( pg. 28).
( pg. 24, 25).
AUTO
or
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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
9 The image taken using
Snapshot is too dark.
Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Press the BACKLIGHT Button ( pg. 30).
(cont.)
0 The image taken using
Snapshot is too bright.
! Digital Zoom does not work.
@ The Black & White Fader
does not work.
# Even when Slow Shutter is
not selected, the image looks like it is activated.
$ White Balance cannot be
activated.
% When shooting a subject
illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.
^ When the screen is under
direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant.
& During recording, the date/
time does not appear.
* Time code does not appear.
The subject is too bright.
10X optical zoom is selected.
The Sepia or Monotone mode is
activated.
When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Shutter.
The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated.
This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is not a malfunction.
This is not a malfunction.
•“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF” in the
Menu Screen.
•“TIME CODE is set to “OFF in the Menu Screen.
Set PROGRAMME AE toSPOTLIGHT in the Menu Screen
( pg. 24).
Set ZOOM to 40X or 500X in the Menu Screen ( pg. 33).
Turn off Sepia and Monotone ( pg. 24, 26).
If you want the lighting to look more natural, set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 33).
Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance ( pg. 25,
31).
————
————
Set DATE/TIME to ON in the
Menu Screen ( pg. 35).
Set TIME CODE to ON in the Menu Screen ( pg. 35, 36).
( Images on the LCD monitor
appear dark or whitish.
In places subject to low tempera­ture, images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. When this happens, the displayed colours differ from those that are actually recorded. This is not a defect of the camcorder.
When the LCD monitor's fluores­cent light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor ( pg. 15, 16).
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
) The rear of the LCD monitor
is hot.
The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot.
Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF, and let the unit cool down.
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q The indicators and the
image colour on the LCD monitor are not clear.
w The LCD monitor or
viewfinder indications blink.
e Coloured bright spots
appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
r During recording, sound
cannot be heard.
t Play, Rewind and Fast-
Forward functions do not work.
y The LCD monitor image is
distorted.
This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed.
Certain Fade/Wipe effects, certain modes of Programme AE with special effects, “DIS” and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time.
The LCD monitor and the view­finder are made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %)
This is normal.
The Power Switch is set to
M
ANUAL
or
During playback of the unrecorded
portion, High-speed Search and still playback, LCD monitor indications appear distorted. This is not a defect.
.
AUTO
————
Re-read the sections covering
Fade/Wipe effects, Programme AE with special effects and “DIS” ( pg. 24 – 27, 33).
————
————
Set the Power Switch to PLAY
( pg. 19).
————
u Images on the LCD monitor
are jittery.
i Blocks of noise appear
during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.
The speaker volume is too great.
————
Turn the speaker volume down
( pg. 19).
Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette ( pg. 59).
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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
o The LCD monitor, the
viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints).
————
TROUBLESHOOTING
Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can cause damage ( pg. 57).
(cont.)
p An unusual mark appears.
Q An error indication
(E01, E02 or E06) appears.
W An error indication
(E03 or E04) appears.
E The charger indicator on
the camcorder does not light.
R When the image is printed
from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
————
A malfunction of some kind has
occurred. In this case the camcorders functions become unusable.
A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the camcorders functions become unusable.
The temperature of the battery is extremely high/low.
Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low temperatures.
This is not a malfunction.
Check the section of the manual
that explains LCD monitor/ viewfinder indications ( pg. 64 – 66).
Remove the power supply (battery pack, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Do not eject the cassette. This will cause damage to the tape.
Eject the cassette once and re­insert it, then check if the indication clears. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C ( pg. 58).
By recording with DIS activated ( pg. 33) this can be avoided.
T When the camcorder is
connected via the DV connector, the camcorder does not operate.
The DV cable was plugged/ unplugged with power turned on.
Turn the camcorders power off and on again, then operate it.

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After Use
1Turn off the camcorder. 2Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of
the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. Remove the cassette.
3Press “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 holder cover.
4Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. Press BATT.
RELEASE 2 and remove the battery pack 3 .
Remove.
Cassette holder
Cleaning The Camcorder
1To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.
2Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor.
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.
3To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush,
then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
4To clean the viewfinder, raise it to the vertical
position. Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in the direction of the arrow 1.
5Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at
the bottom of the viewfinder and clean the interior of the viewfinder with it 2.
6Close the hatch. Tilt the viewfinder back to the
horizontal position.
NOTES:
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.
Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected.
Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer
to the cautions of each product.
PUSH HERE
BATT. RELEASE Button
1
2
OPEN/EJECT Switch
Cassette holder cover
3
Hatch
21
Lens blower
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CAUTIONS

Battery Packs
The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions:
1. To avoid hazards . . .
... do not burn. ... do not short-circuit the terminals. When
transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is
misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag. ... do not modify or disassemble. ... do not expose the battery to temperatures
exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery
to overheat, explode or catch fire. ... use only specified chargers.
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .
... do not subject to unnecessary shock. ... charge in an environment where temperatures
are within the tolerances shown in the chart
below. This is a chemical reaction type battery
cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction,
while warmer temperatures can prevent
complete charging. ... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to
high temperatures will increase natural
discharge and shorten service life. ... fully charge and then fully discharge the battery
every 6 months when storing the battery pack
over a long period time. ... remove from charger or powered unit when not
in use, as some machines use current even
when switched off.
NOTES:
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use.
Temperature Range Specifications
Charging ................ 10°C to 35°C
Operation ............... 0°C to 40°C
Storage .................. –10°C to 30°C
Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20°C.
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.
Terminals
Cassettes
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions:
1. During use . . .
... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark. ... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes
automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals.
... make sure the cassette is positioned properly
when inserting.
... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly
without allowing the tape to run at all. This slackens the tape and can result in damage.
... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes
the tape to fingerprints and dust.
2. Store cassettes . . .
... away from heaters or other heat sources. ... out of direct sunlight. ... where they wont be subject to unnecessary
shock or vibration.
... where they wont be exposed to strong magnetic
fields (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets).
... vertically, in their original cases.
LCD Monitor
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT . . .
... push it strongly or apply any shocks. ... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on
the bottom.
2. To prolong service life . . .
... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use. These are not malfunctions:
While using the camcorder, the surface around
the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up.
If you leave power on for a long time, the surface
around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
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Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
... open the camcorders 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)
extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
... in places of over 50°C. ... in places where humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%). ... in direct sunlight. ... in a closed car in summer. ... near a heater.
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
... allow it to become wet. ... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. ... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during
transportation. ... keep the lens directed at extremely bright
objects for long periods. ... expose the lens to direct sunlight. ... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder. ... swing it excessively when using the shoulder
strap or the grip.
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
No picture during playback.
Blocks of noise appear during playback.
During recording or playback, the Head Clog Warning indicator “ ” appears.
Recording cannot be performed properly.
In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more than once consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassettes instructions. If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
About moisture condensation . . .
You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.
Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself.
Serious malfunctioning
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
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 Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
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SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder
General
Power supply : DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter)
Power consumption
LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 4.3 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.3 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 79 mm x 89 mm x 167 mm Weight : Approx. 550 g
Operating temperature : 0°C to 40°C Operating humidity : 35% to 80% Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C Pickup : 1/4" CCD Lens : F 1.8, f = 3.6 mm to 36 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens Filter diameter : ø37 mm LCD monitor : 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with 0.24" black/white LCD Speaker : Monaural
Format : DV format (SD mode) Signal format : PAL standard Recording/Playback format : Video: Digital component recording
Cassette : Mini DV cassette Tape speed : SP: 18.8 mm/s
Maximum recording time : SP: 80 min. (using 80 min. cassette) LP: 120 min.
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)
(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed down)
Digital Video Camera
: Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit),
48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit)
LP: 12.5 mm/s
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Connectors
S-Video
Output : Y:1 V (p-p), 75 , analogue
AV
Video output : 1 V (p-p), 75 , analogue Audio output : 300 mV (rms), 1 k, analogue, stereo
DV
Output : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant PC : ø2.5 mm, 3-pole JLIP : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole
C:0.29 V (p-p), 75 , analogue
AC Adapter
Power requirement : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz Output : DC 11 V , 1 A
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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Controls, Connectors And Indicators
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Controls
1 OPEN/EJECT Switch ............................ pg. 12
2 Stop Button [5].................................... pg. 19
BACKLIGHT Button ............................. pg. 30
3 Rewind Button [
NIGHT Button ...................................... pg. 24
4 Play/Pause Button [ 5 Fast-Forward Button [
6 Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] ..... pg. 15
7 Dioptre Adjustment Control.................... pg. 10
8 Battery Release Button
[BATT. RELEASE] ................................... pg. 8
9 Recording Start/Stop Button .................. pg. 15
0 MENU Wheel [+, , PUSH].................. pg. 32
LCD Monitor BRIGHT (Brightness)
Control [+, –] ........................................ pg. 15
! Snapshot Button
[SNAPSHOT] ......................................... pg. 28
@ • Power Zoom Lever [T/W]..................... pg. 17
Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] .......... pg. 19
# • FOCUS Button..................................... pg. 29
BLANK Button ..................................... pg. 22
$ Lock Button............................................ pg. 16
% Power Switch
AUTO
[
,
2
] ............................. pg. 19
4
/6] ....................... pg. 19
3
] ..................... pg. 19
MANUAL
, PLAY, OFF] ................. pg. 16
Connectors
The connectors ^ to * are located beneath a cover.
^ Audio/Video Output Connector
[AV] ............................................ pg. 20, 38, 44
& J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface
Protocol)] ............................................... pg. 44
You can also connect to a JLIP-compatible camcorder or VCR to control it from the computer using the optional Software HS-V16KITE.
* DC Input Connector ............................. pg. 8, 9
( Digital Video Connector [DV OUT]
(i.Link*) ............................................ pg. 39, 50
*i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry
specification and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.Link standard.
) S-Video Output Connector
[S-VIDEO] .................................. pg. 20, 38, 44
q PC Connector ........................................ pg. 50
Indicators
w Tally Lamp ....................................... pg. 15, 34
e CHARGE Lamp ....................................... pg. 8
r Power Lamp .................................... pg. 15, 16
Other Parts
t Remote Sensor.................................... pg. 40
Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor necessary for shooting is built-in here.
y Viewfinder .............................................. pg. 10
u Stereo Microphone ................................ pg. 48
i Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch .................... pg. 57
o Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... pg. 10
p Grip Strap .............................................. pg. 10
Q LCD Monitor .................................... pg. 15, 16
W Speaker ................................................. pg. 19
E Battery Pack Mount ................................. pg. 8
R Stud Hole ............................................... pg. 10
T Tripod Mounting Socket......................... pg. 10
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording
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& *
Indications
1 Appears when the Power Switch is set to
AUTO
( pg. 16)
2 : Appears when Night-Scope is engaged.
( pg. 24)
: Appears when GAIN UP is set toAUTO and the shutter speed is being
automatically adjusted. ( pg. 33)
3 Appears when the white balance is adjusted.
( pg. 31)
4 •“”:Appears when the exposure is adjusted.
( pg. 30)
: Appears when backlight compensation is
used. ( pg. 30)
5 Displays the selected Program AE with special
effects. ( pg. 24)
6 Appears when the iris is locked. ( pg. 30) 7 Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) is
engaged. ( pg. 33)
8 Approximate zoom ratio: Appears during
zooming. ( pg. 17)
9 Appears during zooming.
Zoom level indicator ( pg. 17)
0 Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect.
( pg. 26, 27)
)
”.
! Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode.
(q
@ Rotates while the tape is running. (pg. 15) # Displays the recording mode (SP or LP).
$ Displays the tape remaining time. (pg. 15) % •“REC appears during recording.
•“PAUSE appears during Record-Standby mode. ( pg. 15)
•“PHOTO appears when taking a Snapshot.
^ Appears when the Insert Editing (w) or Insert
Editing Pause (6w) mode is engaged.( pg. 49)
& Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to
cut down on noise created by wind. (pg. 34)
* • BRIGHT : Displays the brightness of the LCD
SOUND : Displays the sound mode for approx.
monitor. ( pg. 15) 5 seconds after turning on the
camcorder. ( pg. 33)
( Displays the date/time. ( pg. 11) ) Appears when the focus is adjusted manually.
q Displays the Time Code. (pg. 18, 35)
( pg. 34)
( pg. 13)
( pg. 28)
( pg. 29)
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback
1 Displays the sound mode. (pg. 36, 37)
1 32 4
12 / 1
BI SOUND
T
L
BLANK SEARCH
VOL UME
116:21:25
7 6
25 .
PS
1
5
4
6
.2
01:
6
0
w
2 00
2 Displays the Blank Search mode. (pg. 22) 3 Displays the tape speed. (pg. 13) 4 Appears while a tape is running.
4 3 2
6 : Pause
6
4
1
6 : Reverse slow-motion e : Audio Dubbing 6e : Audio Dubbing Pause
5 Displays the date/time. (pg. 36, 37) 6 BRIGHT : Displays the brightness of the LCD
VOLUME : Displays the speaker volume.
The level indicator moves.
7 Displays the time code. ( pg. 36, 37)
: Playback : Fast-Forward/Shuttle search : Rewind/Shuttle search
: Forward slow-motion
monitor. ( pg. 15)
EN
65
( pg. 19)
66
EN
Warning Indications
Indications Function
Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level: high
Remaining power level: exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. Appears when no tape is loaded. ( pg. 12)
CHECK TAPES ERASE
PROTECTION TAB
HEAD CLEANING
REQUIRED USE
CLEANING CASSETTE
CONDENSATION
OPERATION PAUSED
PLEASE WAIT
TAPE!
TAPE END
DIFFERENT
FORMATTED TAPE
SET DATE/TIME!
LENS COVER
A. DUB ERROR!
A. DUB ERROR!
<CANNOT DUB
ON A LP RECORDED TAPE>
<CANNOT DUB
ON A 16BIT
RECORDING>
<CHECK TAPES ERASE
PROTECTION TAB>
INSERT ERROR! INSERT ERROR!
<CANNOT EDIT
ON A LP RECORDED TAPE>
<CHECK TAPES ERASE
PROTECTION TAB>
E01, E02 or E06
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD
MODE REMOVE AND
REATTACH BATTERY
E03 or E04
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD
MODE EJECT AND
REINSERT TAPE
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the Power Switch is set to
AUTO
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording or playback. Use an optional cleaning cassette. (
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears.
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button or SNAP­SHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to
Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. ( pg. 52) Appears if a tape in another format is loaded.
Appears when the date/time is not set. ( pg. 11)
Appears when the built-in clock battery runs out and the previously set
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached. Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio.
Appears if A. DUB (e) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. ( pg. 49)
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.
Appears if INSERT (w) on the remote control is pressed when the erase
The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type of malfunction has occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of malfunction has occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication clears. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
M
A
NU
A
or
date/time is erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.
tab is set to “SAVE”.(
protection tab is set to “SAVE”.(墌 pg. 49)
L
.(
INDEX
Indications (cont.)
blinks.
pg. 12)
pg. 59)
M
A
or
NU
AL
.
( pg. 48)
pg. 48)
( ( pg. 48)
pg. 48)
pg. 49)
(
AUTO

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A
AC Adapter................................................ pg. 8, 9
Audio Dubbing ............................................ pg. 48
Auto Date .................................................... pg. 35
Auto Focus .................................................. pg. 29
Auto Shut off ......................................... pg. 15, 19
B
Backlight Compensation ............................. pg. 30
Battery Low ................................................. pg. 66
Battery Pack........................................ pg. 8, 9, 58
Beep............................................................ pg. 34
Blank Search............................................... pg. 22
Brighten The LCD Monitor .......................... pg. 15
C
Channels (Left/Right) .................................. pg. 37
Charge The Battery Pack.............................. pg. 8
Cinema........................................................ pg. 34
Classic Film................................................. pg. 25
Clean The Camcorder................................. pg. 57
Connections ................ pg. 8, 9, 20, 21, 38, 44, 50
D
Darken The LCD Monitor ............................ pg. 15
Date/Time Display............................... pg. 35 – 37
Date/Time Settings...................................... pg. 1 1
Demonstration Mode............................... pg. 6, 35
Digital Zoom .......................................... pg. 17, 33
DIS (Digital Image Stabiliser) ...................... pg. 33
Dioptre Adjustment...................................... pg. 10
Dubbing................................................. pg. 38, 39
E
Erase Protection ......................................... pg. 12
Exposure Control ........................................ pg. 30
F
Fade-In/Out ........................................... pg. 26, 27
Fast-Forward The Tape ............................... pg. 19
Frame-By-Frame Playback ......................... pg. 19
G
Gain Up ....................................................... pg. 33
Grip Adjustment .......................................... pg. 10
I
Icons ................................................... pg. 33 – 35
Insert Editing ............................................... pg. 49
Iris ............................................................... pg. 30
Iris Lock....................................................... pg. 30
J
Journalistic Shooting................................... pg. 16
L
LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications.... pg. 64 – 66
Load A T ape ................................................ pg. 12
M
Manual Focus ............................................. pg. 29
Menu Screen, CAMERA ............................. pg. 33
Menu Screen, DISPLAY........................ pg. 35, 36
Menu Screen, MANUAL........................ pg. 33, 34
Menu Screen, SYSTEM ...................... pg. 34 – 36
Menu Screen, VIDEO ................................. pg. 36
Monotone .................................................... pg. 25
Motor Drive Mode ....................................... pg. 28
N
Night-Scope ................................................ pg. 24
P
Playback Zoom ........................................... pg. 42
Power Switch Position ................................ pg. 16
Programme AE With Special Effects..... pg. 24, 25
Provided Accessories.................................... pg. 5
R
Random Assemble Editing .................. pg. 43 – 47
Record-Standby .......................................... pg. 15
Recording Mode.......................................... pg. 13
Remote Control ........................................... pg. 40
Reset........................................................... pg. 35
Rewind The Tape ........................................ pg. 19
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S
Self-Recording ............................................ pg. 16
Sepia ........................................................... pg. 25
Set Remote Control/VCR Code .................. pg. 43
Shuttle Search ............................................ pg. 19
Shutter Speed ............................................. pg. 25
Slow Shutter................................................ pg. 25
Snapshot ..................................................... pg. 28
Snapshot Mode ........................................... pg. 28
Snow ........................................................... pg. 25
Sound Mode.................................... pg. 33, 36, 37
Speaker Volume.......................................... pg. 19
Specifications ........................................ pg. 60, 61
Sports.......................................................... pg. 25
Spotlight ...................................................... pg. 25
Squeeze ...................................................... pg. 34
Still Playback............................................... pg. 19
Strobe ......................................................... pg. 25
T
Tally ............................................................. pg. 34
Tele Macro .................................................. pg. 34
Time Code..................................... pg. 18, 35 – 37
Tripod Mounting .......................................... pg. 10
Twilight........................................................ pg. 25
U
Unload A T ape............................................. pg. 12
WW
White Balance............................................. pg. 31
Wide Mode .................................................. pg. 34
Wind Cut ..................................................... pg. 34
Wipe In/Out ........................................... pg. 26, 27
Z
Zooming ...................................................... pg. 17
See previous page as well.
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