Jvc GRDVL9700 User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DVL9800
GR-DVL9700

Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide
Web and answer our Consumer Survey
(in English only):

http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

GETTING STARTED
RECORDING

Basic Recording For Video .................... 16

Basic Recording For

Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) ................ 20

Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. ...... 22

Advanced Features For

Video And D.S.C. ............................. 2 4

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback For Video ..................... 44

Advanced Features For Video ................ 46

Basic Playback For D.S.C...................... 48

Advanced Features For D.S.C. ............... 5 0

CONNECTIONS

Basic Connections .............................. 58

Advanced Connections......................... 60

DUBBING

Dubbing Images/Sounds Recorded

On A Tape To Another Tape ................. 62

Digital Dubbing Of Recorded

Images/Sounds Between Tapes ........... 64

Dubbing Images Stored In A

MultiMediaCard To A Tape .................. 66

Dubbing Images Recorded

On A Tape To A MultiMediaCard ........... 67

USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT

Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame

Playback and Playback Zoom .............. 70

Playback Special Effects ...................... 71

Random Assemble Editing .................... 72

For More Accurate Editing .................... 76

Audio Dubbing .................................. 78

6 – 15

16 – 43

44 – 57

58 – 61

62 – 67

68 – 78

5

INSTRUCTIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING
INDEX

Controls, Connectors And Indicators ........ 86

Indications ...................................... 88

USER MAINTENANCE
CAUTIONS
TERMS
SPECIFICATIONS

LYT0512-001A

79 – 85

86 – 91

93 – 95

96 – 97

98 – 99

EN

92

2 EN

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 (Z pgs. 86 – 91) 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 93 – 95 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT

Connection to the mains supply in the United
Kingdom.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.

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

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

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

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

(for owners in the U.K.)

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

WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

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

CAUTIONS:

n To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No

user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.

n When you are not using the AC Power

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

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

EN3

This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL­type colour television signals. It cannot be used
for playback with a television of a different
standard. However, live recording and LCD
monitor/viewfinder playback are possible
anywhere. Use the BN-V607U/V615U/V628U
battery packs and, to recharge them, the
provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/
Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may
be necessary to accommodate different designs
of AC outlets in different countries.)

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or
on a shelf, make sure that is 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. 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 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.)

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,
Editing, DC, 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.

n This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette and MultiMediaCard. Only

cassettes marked “

” and memory cards marked “ ” can be used with this unit.

Before recording an important scene . . .

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

.... make sure you only use memory cards with the mark .

.... 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.)

4 EN

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Power Adapter/Charger
AA-V67EG or AA-V67EK

•Cleaning Cloth

•S-Video Cable

•Remote Control Unit
RM-V716U

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

•MultiMediaCard (4 MB)
(Already inserted in the camcorder)

•Cable Adapter

•JLIP Cable (Both plugs have
3 rings around the pin.)

•DC Cord

•Shoulder Strap•Battery Pack BN-V607U

•Lens Protector (Already
attached to the camcorder)

•Core Filter (for optional
DV cable, GR-DVL9700 only)

•Core Filter x 2
(for an optional external
microphone and headphones)

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

•Editing Cable (One plug
has 3 rings around the pin,
and the other has 1 ring
around the pin.)

•PC Connection Cable

•DV Cable
(GR-DVL9800 only)

•CD-ROM
The CD ROM contains the
following 7 software programs:

• JLIP Video Capture

• JLIP Video Producer

• Picture Navigator (for Windows

• Picture Navigator (for Macintosh

Presto!

• Mr. Photo

• PhotoAlbum

• ImageFolio

®

)

®

)

How To Attach Core Filters

Attach the provided Core Filters to an optional DV cable (GR-DVL9700 only), external microphone or
headphones. Core Filters reduce interference.

EN5

12 3

Stopper

3 cm

External microphone and
headphones: wind once

DV cable: wind twice

Release the
stoppers on both
ends of the Core
Filter.

Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx.
3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core
Filter. Wind the cable around the outside of the Core
Filter as shown in the illustration.

Close the Core Filter until it
clicks shut.

•Wind the cable so that it is not slack.

NOTE:

Take care not to damage the cable.

n When connecting cables, attach the end with the Core Filter to the camcorder.

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

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

n Available when the Power Switch is set to “

” or “ ” and

no cassette is in the camcorder.

n Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the

demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for
more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.

n “DEMO. MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power

is turned off.

n To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power Switch to

” and press MENU/BRIGHT twice while the demo is in

“
progress. This takes you directly to the demo mode’s Setting
Menu (so you will not have to go through the Menu Screen).
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “OFF” and press it. The
normal screen appears.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

A

R

N

M

E

A

C

R

N

U

T

E

R

1

E

O

D

M

C

E

R

O

D

E

M

D

N

U

O

S

M

O

O

Z

P

U

N

I

A

G

L

L

Y

A

T

/

P

E

E

B

Y

T

I

L

A

U

Q

E

R

B

M

U

N

D

I

O

D

M

EMEO

.

O

M

E

D

E

D

I

S

N

D

E

O

FUF

L

6 EN

Battery pack
BN-V607U,
BN-V615U or
BN-V628U

To AC outlet

GETTING STARTED

Power

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

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

AC Power
Adapter/Charger
AA-V67EG or
AA-V67EK

POWER
indicator

CHARGE indicator

Battery pack

BN-V607U
BN-V615U (optional)
BN-V628U (optional)

NOTES:

●

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 noted above 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 Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.

●

If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the
camcorder and charging stops.

●

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

●

When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE indicator may
not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger, then try charging again.

●

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.

DC OUT connector

Charging time

approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
approx. 3 hrs.
approx. 3 hrs. 20 min.

Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from

1

the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/
Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER
indicator lights.

Attach the battery pack with the mark aligned

2

with the corresponding marks on the AC Power
Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE Indicator begins
blinking to indicate charging has started.

When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays

3

lit, charging is finished. Slide the battery and lift off.
Remember to unplug the AC Adapter/Charger’s
power cord from the AC outlet.

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder
temperatures.

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
re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery pack itself
is not cold, it should not affect performance.

(If you’re using a heating pad, make sure the battery pack does
not come in direct contact with it.)

USING THE BATTERY PACK

EN7

BATT. RELEASE
Button

1

3

ATTENTION:

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

INFORMATION:

VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the
BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80EG or
AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger.
Read the VU-V856KIT’s instruction manuals
before using.
It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery
pack using the provided AC Power Adapter/
Charger. Use the optional AA-V80EG or
AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger.

2

Tilt the viewfinder upward 1.

1

With the arrow on the battery pack pointing

2

downward, push the battery pack slightly against the
battery pack mount 2, then slide down the battery
pack to attach it 3.

•If the battery pack is attached with its mark set
in the wrong direction, a malfunction may occur.

To Detach The Battery Pack. . .

.... tilt the viewfinder upward 1 and slide the battery

pack up slightly while pressing BATT. RELEASE to
detach it.

Approximate recording time

Battery pack

BN-V607U

BN-V615U

(optional)

BN-V628U

(optional)

BN-V856U

(optional)

NOTES:

●

Recording time is reduced significantly under the
following conditions:

•

Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.

•

The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.

●

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

LCD monitor on/
Viewfinder off

1hr. 5 min.

2 hrs. 10 min.

3 hrs. 50 min.

7 hrs. 30 min.

LCD monitor off/
Viewfinder on

1 hr. 20 min.

2 hrs. 40 min.

4 hrs. 30 min.

9 hrs.

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as shown in the illustration).

NOTES:

●

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

●

For other notes, Z pg. 6.

To AC outlet

To battery
pack mount

AC Power
Adapter/Charger
AA-V67EG or
AA-V67EK

DC cord

Power cord

To DC OUT
connector

8 EN

PAUSE

GETTING STARTED

Grip Adjustment

(cont.)

Power Zoom Lever

Recording Start/
Stop button

Power Switch

Dioptre Adjustment
Control

2

Shooting Mode Dial

1

Separate the Velcro strip.

1

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp

2

the grip.

Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily

3

operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and
Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Viewfinder Adjustment

Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while

1

1

pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch. Set the Shooting Mode Dial to any
position.

Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it

2

manually for best viewability.

Slide the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the

3

indications in the viewfinder are clearly
focused.

Shoulder Strap Attachment

Following the illustration, thread the strap

1

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, making sure the strap is not
twisted.

3

Tripod Mounting

Align the screw and camera direction stud on

1

the tripod with the camera’s mounting socket
and stud hole. Then tighten the screw.

•Some tripods are not equipped with studs.

CAUTION:

When using a tripod, be sure to open and
extend its legs fully to stabilise the
camcorder. To prevent damage to the unit
caused by falling over, do not use a small­sized tripod.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

EN9

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
(Z pg. 46).

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

1

the Lock Button located on the switch, and open the
LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.
The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned
on.

4

1

O
D

C

Power Switch

Power lamp

Lock Button

Y

OFF

A

L

P

D

S

C

P

L

A

Y

Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.

2

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ”. Press it and

3

“DISPLAY MENU” appears.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “CLOCK ADJ.”.

4

Press it and “day” is highlighted.
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to input the day. Press it.
Repeat to input the month, year, hour and minute.
When the highlight bar is on “1RETURN”, press
MENU/BRIGHT twice.

Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery

Display

R

E

W

I

FAD

/

P

E

–

P

I

W

I

W

A

R

F

O

A

F

A

F

A

F

S

I

D

P

L

U

T

E

R

R

N

C

S

R

N

E

E

A

T

I

/

T

E

I

M

O

T

C

C

L

O

K

D

A

J

.

L

L

S

O

C

R

E

–

P

T

E

R

S

T

H

U

E

N

D

O

M

F

–

D

T

E

I

E

R

H

W

–

D

C

K

A

E

R

L

B

–

D

W

E

R

.

B

A

Y

MEN

U

E

N

M

E

D

E

1

.

112

000

.
:

0

DISPLAY MENU

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

NOTE:

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

10 EN

Cassette holder

Erase protection tab*

Make sure the
window side is
facing out.

OPEN/EJECT Switch

Cassette holder cover

PUSH HERE

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

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

Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow then

1

swing the cassette holder cover open until it locks.
The cassette holder opens automatically.

•Do not touch internal components.

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

2

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 battery’s 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.

Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks

3

into place.

*

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.

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 23 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.

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

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Display

R

A

MEN

U

E

M

A

C

N

R

U

T

E

R

1

E

D

S

O

M

C

E

R

D

N

U

O

S

M

O

O

Z

U

N

I

A

G

T

/

P

E

E

B

T

I

L

A

U

Q

M

U

N

D

I

.

O

M

E

D

L

E

D

I

S

P

O

D

E

M

L

P

P

L

L

A

Y
Y
B

E

R

M

O

D

E
E

D

Power Switch

Power lamp

Lock Button

Y

OFF

A

L

A

P

Y

Menu Screen

Sub Menu

EN11

Recording Mode Setting

Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference.

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

1

the Lock Button located on the switch, and open the
LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.
The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned
on.

Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.

2

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ” and press it.

3

“CAMERA MENU” appears.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “REC MODE” and

4

press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select “SP” or “LP”
by rotating MENU/BRIGHT and press it. Rotate
MENU/BRIGHT to select “1RETURN”, and press it

D

S

C

P

L

twice. The Menu Screen closes.

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

12 EN

PUSH-OPEN Button

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

Loading A MultiMediaCard

The provided MultiMediaCard is already inserted in the
camcorder when you receive the camcorder.

Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.

1

Press PUSH-OPEN and open the LCD monitor, then

2

open the card cover (MEMORY CARD).

Insert the MultiMediaCard clipped edge first, with the

3

label facing up.

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

To close the card cover, push it until you hear a click.

4

Card Cover

Clipped edge

MultiMediaCard

NOTES:

●

Be sure to use only MultiMediaCards marked
“ ”.

●

Some brands of MultiMediaCards are not compatible
with this camcorder. Before purchasing a
MultiMediaCard, consult its manufacturer or dealer.

To Unload A MultiMediaCard . . .

.... in step 3 push the MultiMediaCard, which then comes

out of the camcorder automatically. Pull it out and
close the card cover.

ATTENTION:

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

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Display

A

ME

N

U

R

M

E

A

C

R

N

U

T

E

R

1

E

O

D

M

C

E

R

O

S

O

Z

A

G

E

B

U

Q

D

I

E

D

I

S

E

O

D

M

D

N

U

M

O

U

P

N

I

Y

L

L

T

A

/

P

E

L

A

N
O

M

E

D

F

I

N

T

Y

I

M

B

U

M

.

E

L

E

E

R

S

T

A

NNDOAMRYD

O

D

E

E

C

O

D

Power Switch

Power lamp

Lock Button

Y

OFF

A

L

P

Y

Menu Screen

Sub Menu

EN13

Picture Quality Mode Setting

The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match
your needs. Three Picture Quality modes are available:
FINE, STANDARD and ECONOMY (in order of quality).

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the

1

Lock Button located on the switch, and open the LCD
monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The
power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.

Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.

2

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ” and press it.

3

“CAMERA MENU” appears.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “QUALITY” and

4

press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate MENU/
BRIGHT to select the desired mode and press it.

D

S

C

P

L

A

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “1RETURN”, and
press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

NOTE:

The number of storable images depends on the selected
Picture Quality mode, Shooting mode (VGA or XGA,

Z

pg. 15) as well as the composition of the subjects in the

images.

Approximate Number of Storable Images for VGA mode

Picture Quality Mode

4 MB (provided)
FINE
STANDARD

ECONOMY

MultiMediaCard

25
50
75

8 MB (optional)

50
100
150

Approximate Number of Storable Images for XGA mode

Picture Quality Mode

4 MB (provided)
FINE
STANDARD

ECONOMY

MultiMediaCard

12
24
36

8 MB (optional)

24
48
72

14 EN

F. AUTO

MANUAL

To turn on the camcorder, first set the Power
Switch to any operation mode except “OFF”,
then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the
LCD monitor fully. When setting the Power
Switch, press and hold the Lock Button.

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

Operation Mode

Turning the Power Switch and Shooting Mode Dial allows
you to choose the appropriate operation mode from
among the following table and the one on pg. 15:

Power Switch

Power lamp

OFF

Y

A

L

P

D

Y

S

A

C

L

P

Lock Button

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

When set to “ ”

Power Switch
Position

Manual:

Full Auto:

OFF

Function

Allows you to set various
recording functions using the
Menus. If you want more creative
capabilities than Full Auto
recording, try this mode.

Allows you to record using NO
special effects or manual
adjustments. Suitable for standard
recording.

Allows you to switch off the
camcorder.

Allows you to play back a
recording on the tape or to
transfer a still image recorded on
the tape or in the
MultiMediaCard to a computer.

Allows you to display an image
stored in the MultiMediaCard.

When set to “

If the Power Switch is set to “ ” or
“ ”, these indications do not appear.

”

DUAL

Shooting Mode Dial

PS

VIDEO

DUAL

VGA

XGA

The following indications appear in the upper
left corner, depending on the Shooting Mode
Dial position.

DUAL : When set to “DUAL”

No display : When set to “VIDEO”

PS : When set to “PS”

VGA : When set to “VGA”

XGA : When set to “XGA”

Shooting Mode
Dial Position

DUAL

VIDEO

PS
(Progressive
mode)

VGA

XGA

EN15

Function

•Allows you to record video on
a tape and store still images in a
MultiMediaCard simultaneously
(Z pg. 26).

•File size of still images: 640 x
480 pixels

•Video quality is the same as in
the VIDEO mode.

•Allows you to record video and
still images on a tape. Approx.
6 seconds of a still image is
inserted between video
recordings (Z pg. 18).

•Zoom magnification over 10X is
available (Z pg. 22, 31).

•Allows you to record moving
images (successive jitter-free
still images) with superior
quality on a tape (Z pg. 24).
The still images can also be
processed on a PC or printed
out.

•Zoom magnification over 10X is
available (Z pg. 22, 31).

•Playback of images recorded in
this mode is not smooth.

•Suitable for shooting many
images in a MultiMediaCard
(Z pg. 13, 20).

•File size: 640 x 480 pixels

•Allows you to record still
images in a MultiMediaCard at
high resolution (Z pg. 13, 20).
Suitable for recording still
images with superior quality.

•File size: 1024 x 768 pixels

16 EN

25

BR I GHT

–

+

Shooting Mode Dial

PS

VIDEO

DUAL

VGA

min

(Now calculating)

Tally lamp
(lights while recording
is in progress)

Power Switch

Power lamp

XGA

90 min

(Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking)

OFF

Y

A

Lock Button

Recording
Start/Stop Button

Display

Tape remaining
time indicator
(Approximate)

89 min

1 min0 min

L

P

D

Y

S

A

C

L

P

3 min

2 min

RECORDING

Basic Recording For Video

NOTE:

You should already have performed the procedures listed
below. If not, do so before continuing.

●

Power (Z pg. 6)

●

Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 8)

●

Viewfinder Adjustment (Z pg. 8)

●

Load A Cassette (Z pg. 10)

●

Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 11)

Set the Shooting Mode Dial to “VIDEO”, then set the

1

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

Shooting while using the viewfinder:

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

•Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a

click, otherwise it may be pushed back in during
use.

Shooting while using the LCD monitor:

the viewfinder is pushed back in. Press PUSH-OPEN
and open the LCD monitor fully. Tilt it upward/
downward for best viewability.

•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the

Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “ ” appears

2

while recording is in progress.

To Stop Recording . . .

.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder

re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

Make sure

180°

90°

PUSH-OPEN Button

MENU/

BRIGHT Wheel

To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

.... rotate MENU/BRIGHT until the bright level indicator

PUSH

on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is
reached.

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

EN17

NOTES:

●

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 image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during Interface
Shooting.

●

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.

●

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.

●

If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn
the camcorder on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”, then back to “ ” or “ ”.

●

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” (Z pg. 23).

●

During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker. To hear the sound, connect optional headphones to
the PHONE connector. The sound volume is at the level it was adjusted to during playback (Z pg. 44).

●

To turn the tally lamp off during recording, Z pg. 30, 31.

●

To remove the indications from the camcorder’s display during recording, Z pg. 30, 33.

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

INTERFACE SHOOTING

The person you shoot can view himself/herself in the LCD
monitor, and you can even shoot yourself while viewing
your own image in the LCD monitor.
Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180° so that it
faces forward. When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to
an angle of over approx. 105°, the monitor image is
inverted vertically. If the viewfinder is pulled out at that
time, it also switches on.
Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when self­recording) and start recording.
During Interface Shooting, the monitor image and
indications do not appear inverted as they would when
viewing a mirror.

NOTES:

●

During Interface Shooting, the “Tape Running” indicator
and warning indications (Z pg. 88, 89) are the only
ones that are shown; they appear reversed in the display
as they would when viewing a mirror, but are not
reversed in the recording.

●

The tape remaining indicator does not appear during
interface shooting. However, when the remaining time
reaches 2 minutes, the indicator appears showing the
remaining time: (blinking)
(blinking) (blinking)

18 EN

Shooting Mode Dial

PS

VIDEO

DUAL

XGA

VGA

SNAPSHOT Button

RECORDING

Power Switch

OFF

Y

A

L

P

Y

A

L

P

Lock Button

SNAP MODE Button

Basic Recording For Video (cont.)

Snapshot (For Video Recording)

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

D

S

C

This feature lets you record still images that look like
photographs onto a tape.

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

Set the Shooting Mode Dial to “VIDEO” or “PS”, then

1

set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out
the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.

Choose the appropriate Snapshot mode from the 6

2

available by repeatedly pressing SNAP MODE until
the desired snapshot mode indicator appears.

SNAPSHOT RECORDING

Press SNAPSHOT.

1

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.

To Use The Flash (Z pg. 34) . . .

.... slide FLASH OPEN in the direction of the arrow

printed on the camcorder. The flash is raised. If the
flash is not needed, push down the flash.

FULL

INDEX SCREEN Button

Display

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to
serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx.
1 second)

Snapshot mode

PIN-UP
Pin-Up mode

FRAME
Snapshot mode
with frame*

FULL
Snapshot mode
with no frame*

√

EN19

NOTES:

●

√

To remove the shutter sound, Z “BEEP/TALLY” on
pg. 31.

●

If Digital Zoom is used while in the “MULTI-4” or

“MULTI-9” mode, Snapshot recording will be performed
with 10X magnification.

●

In Multi-Analyser 4 or Multi-Analyser 9, the flash is
disabled (Z pg. 34).

●

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

●

If Programme AE with special effects (Z pg. 40) is
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”
(Z pg. 32), the Stabiliser will be disabled.

●

To dub images recorded on a tape to a MultiMediaCard,

Z

pg. 67.

●

The flash is disabled during video recording.

●

To reduce the Red-Eye effect in the subject’s eyes when
the flash fires, Z pg. 34.

√

●

During playback as well, all snapshot modes except
Nega/Posi mode are available when “ COPY”
is set to “OFF” in the VIDEO MENU (Z pg. 46).

●

When a headphone set is connected to the PHONE
connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the
speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape.

MULTI-4
Multi-Analyser 4

MULTI-9
Multi-Analyser 9

NEGA/POSI
Nega/Posi mode*

√

* There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.

When the Shooting Mode Dial is set to “PS”,

√

snapshot recording will be performed with higher
quality (

Z pg. 24).

Snapshot Search

Lets you find snapshots during playback of a tape.

Play back the tape (Z pg. 44).

1

Press INDEX SCREEN. “SNAPSHOT SEARCH”

2

appears blinking on the screen and the tape fast­forwards and pauses at a snapshot. When pressed
again, the tape pauses at the next snapshot. Repeat
until the desired snapshots are found.

20 EN

STD

10/24

Shooting Mode Dial

DUAL

VGA

XGA

RECORDING

VIDEO

PS

SNAPSHOT Button

FLASH OPEN Switch

Flash

Power Switch

OFF

Y

A

L

P

D

Y

S

A

C

L

P

Lock Button

Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.)

Basic Shooting (Snapshot)

You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for
taking snapshots. Still images shot with the Shooting Mode
Dial set to “VGA” or “XGA” (Z pg. 15) are recorded in
the MultiMediaCard.

NOTE:

You should already have performed the procedures listed
below. If not, do so before continuing.

●

Power (Z pg. 6)

●

Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 8)

●

Viewfinder Adjustment (Z pg. 8)

●

Loading A MultiMediaCard (Z pg. 12)

●

Picture Quality Mode Setting (Z pg. 13)

Set the Shooting Mode Dial to “VGA” or “XGA”, then

1

set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open
the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

Press SNAPSHOT halfway. The screen becomes a still

2

image, which is captured into the camcorder’s
memory. However, it is not recorded until SNAP-
SHOT is pressed fully.

•At this moment, if you release SNAPSHOT,

snapshot recording will be cancelled.

Press SNAPSHOT fully.

3

The image is recorded in the MultiMediaCard.

•Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with
no frame (Z pg. 21).

To Use The Flash (Z pg. 34) . . .

.... slide FLASH OPEN in the direction of the arrow

printed on the camcorder. The flash is raised. If the
flash is not needed, push down the flash. When

SNAPSHOT is pressed halfway, the flash fires.

Display

Total number of shots

Displays the approximate total number of shots that can be stored, including those already
taken. The number increases or decreases depending on the shots stored, the Picture
Quality mode, Shooting mode, etc.

Number of shots taken

Displays the number of images that have already been shot.

Card icon

Shooting icon

Appears and blinks
during shooting.

Picture Quality mode

Displays the Picture Quality mode of the stored image. There are 3 modes available:
FINE, STD (Standard) and ECO. (Economy) (in order of quality) (

Appears during shooting and blinks when a MultiMediaCard is not loaded.

Z pg. 13).

Snapshot mode
with no frame

There is the sound of a shutter closing.

EN21

To Delete Unwanted Still Images . . .

.... when unwanted still images are stored in the

MultiMediaCard or its memory is full, refer to
“Deleting Images” (Z pg. 51) and delete unwanted
still images.

To Remove The Shutter Sound . . .

.... when you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set

BEEP/TALLY to “OFF” on the Menu Screen
(Z pg. 30, 31). The sound is no longer heard from the
speaker.

NOTES:

●

Even if “DIS” is set to “ON” (Z pg. 32), the Stabiliser
will be disabled.

●

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

●

If Programme AE with special effects (Z pg. 40) is
engaged, certain modes of Programme AE with special
effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a
case, the icon blinks.

●

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

●

The Motor Drive mode (Z pg. 18) is disabled when the
Shooting Mode Dial is set to “VGA” or “XGA”.

●

To reduce the Red-Eye effect in the subject’s eyes when
the flash fires, Z pg. 34.

●

When a headphone set is connected to the PHONE
connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the
speaker.

●

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

●

In the XGA mode, images shot using a 800,000-pixel
Progressive Scan CCD (effective area: 720,000 pixels,
962 x 774 pixels) are converted and stored in the XGA
mode file size (1024 x 768 pixels).

22 EN

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

1xW

T

Zoom display

10xW

Approximate zoom ratio

Power Zoom Lever

10xW

RECORDING

T

20xW

T

40xW

T

Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C.

FEATURE:
PURPOSE:

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

Zooming

OPERATION:

Zoom In

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

T

Digital zoom
zone

10X (optical)
zoom zone

MENU/BRIGHT
Wheel

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.

Zoom Out

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

n 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
(Z pg. 27), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

●

Zooming is possible to a maximum of 200X, or it
can be switched to 10X magnification using the
optical zoom (Z pg. 31).

●

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

●

During Digital zoom, the quality of image may
suffer.

●

Digital zoom cannot be used in the following cases:

•

When digital image processing, such as Picture
Wipe/Dissolve (Z pg. 38, 39) or Video Echo
(Z pg. 40, 41), is activated.

•

When the Shooting Mode Dial is set to “DUAL”,
“VGA” or “XGA”.

●

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 32.

Power Switch

EN23

NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

Time Code

During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded
scene on the tape during playback.
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00”
(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code
continues from the last time code number.

To perform Random Assemble Editing (Z pg. 72 – 77), 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.

TC

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1. Play back a tape to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback

mode (Z pg. 44).

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

start recording.

NOTES:

●

The time code cannot be reset.

●

During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly.

●

The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set to “ON” (Z pg. 33, 46).

Display

12:34:24

Frames are not displayed
during recording.

Minutes

Seconds

Frames
(25 frames = 1 second)

When a blank portion is recorded on a tape

Time code
00:00:00

Tape

Shooting start point

Time code
05:43:21

Proper recording

Time code
00:00:00

Tape

Shooting start point

Time code
05:43:21

Time code
00:00:00

Shooting start pointShooting stop point

Time code
05:44:00

Shooting start pointShooting start point

Newly recorded sceneBlankAlready recorded scene

Latest sceneNew sceneAlready recorded scene

24 EN

Recording
Start/Stop
Button

RECORDING

SNAPSHOT Button

Power Switch

Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C.

Progressive Mode Recording

This mode lets you record moving images (successive
jitter-free still images) onto a tape. Images can then played
back jitter-free, with superior quality. High-resolution still
images can also be processed on a personal computer or
can be printed out (Z pg. 61).

Set the Shooting Mode Dial to “PS”, then set the

1

Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the
viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.

To start Progressive Mode Recording, press the

2

Recording Start/Stop Button.

OFF

Y

A

L

P

D

Y

S

A

C

L

P

Lock Button

PS

XGA

VIDEO

VGA

DUAL

Shooting Mode Dial

To End Progressive Mode Recording . . .

.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder

enters the Record-Standby mode.

NOTES:

●

When an image recorded using the Progressive Mode is
played back, the image may not look natural.

●

When the Shooting Mode Dial is set to “PS”, Picture
Wipe/Dissolve (Z pg. 38) and some Programme AE
with special effects (Z pg. 40) cannot be used.

●

If SNAPSHOT is pressed in the PS mode, a snapshot will
be recorded with higher quality than in VIDEO mode.
However, “MULTI-4” and “MULTI-9” cannot be used
(Z pg. 19).

EN25

Description of Progressive Scan CCD

Progressive Scan is a special image sensing method which, unlike conventional interlace scanning, is able to
pick up all the lines of picture information in one Scan. Since the Progressive Scan CCD is capable of
outputting 50 full Frames* per second — twice the amount of conventional systems — it is able to deliver a
high quality picture even when its output signal is converted to a format that can be viewed on a TV screen.

*A PAL TV screen image is composed of 25 Frames per second. 1 Frame is made up of 2 Fields.

Scan A

1 Frame

Scan B

1. Regular shooting of moving images

Records 25 odd and 25 even image Fields, for a total of 50
per second. Since there is a time lag between an odd and
even Field, when they are combined to make 1 Frame the
part of the image that is moving appears as image jitter.

However, during normal playback, the moving picture
looks smooth and natural.

2. Progressive mode shooting of moving images (Progressive Mode Recording Z pg. 24)

Scan A is recorded, divided into an odd- and even-number Field, and then Scan B is skipped. Scans C and D
are handled in the same way as Scans A and B, as illustrated below, thereby recording 25 Frames per second.

Since each recorded odd- and even-number Field originates from the same Scan there is no time lag between
them, and so when they are combined into a Frame and a still image is displayed on a TV or PC monitor the

picture does not look jittery. However, when moving images are played back, the picture can look unnatural.

Scan A

Scan B

Skip

Scan C

Scan D

Skip

Odd-number

Field

Even-number

Field

Odd-number

Field

Even-number

Field

25 Frames per second

26 EN

SNAPSHOT Button

RECORDING

Power Switch

OFF

Y

A

L

P

D

Y

S

A

C

L

P

Lock Button

SNAPSHOT Button

Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)

Dual Shooting

Lets you record images on a tape and store still images in a
MultiMediaCard simultaneously. In other words, it is
possible to store still images in the MultiMediaCard
without interrupting image recording on the tape.

Set the Shooting Mode Dial to “DUAL”, then set the

1

Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the
viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.

While recording to a tape, press SNAPSHOT halfway.

2

A still image is displayed in the lower right corner of
the screen where the video image being recorded is
displayed.

•At this moment, if you release SNAPSHOT,

snapshot recording will be cancelled.

Video image

Shooting Mode Dial

PS

VIDEO

DUAL

VGA

XGA

Still image

Released position

Half-pressed

position

Fully-pressed

position

Press SNAPSHOT fully. The displayed still image is

3

stored in the MultiMediaCard.

NOTES:

●

If SNAPSHOT is pressed in the Record-Standby mode,
only a still image is stored in the MultiMediaCard. Video
recording does not take place.

●

If SNAPSHOT is pressed when “DIS” is set to “ON”

(Z pg. 32), the Stabiliser will be disabled.

●

The Stabiliser is less effective in the DUAL mode than in

other modes.

●

The flash is disabled during video recording.

●

Still images are stored in the MultiMediaCard in VGA

mode file size (Z pg. 15).

●

When the Shooting Mode Dial is set to “DUAL”, all

Fade/Wipe Effects and some Programme AE with special
effects cannot be used (Z pg. 38 – 41).

FOCUS Button (5)

Focus detection zone

While focusing on a further
subject

EN27

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 (Z pg. 22). 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” (Z pg. 32) is activated.

FEATURE:

Manual Focus

PURPOSE:

To obtain correct focus.

OPERATION:

1) If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments

(Z pg. 8).

2) Set the Power Switch to “ ”, then press FOCUS (5). The manual focus indicator appears.

3) To focus on a farther subject, rotate MENU/BRIGHT towards “+”. “ ” appears and blinks.

To focus on a nearer subject, rotate MENU/BRIGHT towards “–”. “ ” appears and blinks.

4) Press MENU/BRIGHT. Focus adjustment is complete.

To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS (5) twice or set the Power Switch to “ ”.
If FOCUS (5) is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again.

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.

28 EN

Shooting Mode Dial

PS

VIDEO

DUAL

Screen during High Speed Recording or playback of
images recorded in High Speed Recording mode

RECORDING

XGA

VGA

HIGH SPEED Button

Recording Start/Stop Button

PAUSE

Power Switch

Lock Button

Y

OFF

P

A

L

L

A

P

Y

Normal Record­Standby

2X horizontal high­density: Suitable for
recording
horizontally-moving
scenes such as
running.

Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)

High Speed Recording

The images recorded in High Speed Recording mode can
be played back with high density in slow-motion. This
feature is an effective way to capture fast-moving action.
Also refer to “Progressive Slow-Motion Playback” on

D

S

C

pg. 29.

Set the Shooting Mode Dial to “VIDEO”, then set the

1

Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock
Button. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD
monitor fully.

To engage High Speed Recording Standby, press

2

HIGH SPEED while in the Record-Standby mode.

•There are 3 High Speed Recording modes available

as illustrated on the left. Each time HIGH SPEED
(4/6) is pressed, the screen is switched.

To start High Speed Recording, press the Recording

3

Start/Stop Button.

To end High Speed Recording, press the Recording

4

Start/Stop Button.

•To release the High Speed Recording mode, press

HIGH SPEED until the normal screen reappears.

NOTES:

●

The screen may jitter.

●

It is possible to copy scenes recorded in High Speed
Recording mode from this camcorder only to another
GR-DVL9800.

●

During High Speed Recording, the following functions
are disabled: Fade/Wipe effects (Z pg. 38, 39),
Programme AE with special effects (other than “TWI­LIGHT” and “SHUTTER”, Z pg. 40, 41), “DIS” (Z pg.

32), Snapshot (Z pg. 18) and over 10X zoom magnifi­cation (Z pg. 31).

●

If zooming is attempted during High Speed Recording,
the image may become slightly blurred.

2X vertical high­density: Suitable for
recording vertically­moving scenes such
as golf.

4X high-density:
Suitable for
recording much
faster-moving scenes.

Power Switch

OFF

Y

A

L

P

Y

A

L

P

C

S

D

Lock Button

Play/Pause Button (4/6)

SLOW
Button

Rewind Button
(

2

)

Playback image on a video unit other than the
GR-DVL9800/DVL 9700 or when the camcorder is
connected to a monitor via DV OUT.

Stop Button (5)

2X horizontal high­density

EN29

PROGRESSIVE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK

Images recorded in High Speed Recording mode will offer
less blur than normal images when played back in slow­motion. You can watch fast-moving action in slow-motion
with superior quality.

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

1

the Lock Button located on the switch.

To find a section recorded in the High Speed

2

Recording mode, press 4/6, then 2.
When the desired section is found, press 4/6.

•To see how images recorded in the High Speed
recording mode are played back on this camcorder,

Z pg. 28.

To start Progressive Slow-Motion, press SLOW on the

3

camcorder for more than approx. 2 seconds.

To Search In Rewind Or Forward . . .

.... press SLOW (9) on the remote control for more

than approx. 2 seconds to view reverse Slow­Motion. Press SLOW (0) on the remote control
for more than approx. 2 seconds to return to
forward Slow-Motion.

•To resume normal playback, press 4/6.

•To start frame-by-frame playback, press SLOW and
release it quickly.

•To zoom in during Progressive Slow-Motion, press
T/W on the remote control at the desired scene.

•After approx. 1 minute in Slow Rewind or approx. 2
minutes in Slow Forward, normal playback
resumes.

2X vertical
high-density

4X high-density

Zoom Buttons (T/W)

SLOW Rewind/Forward Button

PLAY

RM-V716U
(provided)

To end Progressive Slow-Motion, press 5.

4

NOTES:

●

To protect the video heads, Progressive Slow-Motion
Playback is performed only up to 2 minutes in Slow
Forward and only up to 1 minute in Slow Rewind.

●

If a tape recorded in High Speed Recording mode is
dubbed between 2 video units (except when the player
is GR-DVL9800 or GR-DVL9700 and the recorder is
GR-DVL9800), Progressive Slow-Motion Playback of the
dubbed tape is not possible.

●

When editing with JLIP Video Producer (provided
software), Playback Special Effects and Fade/Wipe
effects do not function properly in images recorded in
High Speed Recording mode.

●

During Progressive Slow-Motion Playback, the following
functions are disabled: “STROBE” and “VIDEO ECHO”
of Playback Special Effects (Z pg. 71).

●

If the tape reaches a portion which was not recorded in
High Speed Recording mode during Progressive Slow­Motion Playback, Progressive Slow-Motion changes to
normal Slow-Motion.

●

If images recorded in High Speed Recording mode are
output via the PRINTER connector, the images will be
printed as shown in the illustration on the left.

30 EN

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

FAD

4

A

C

U

T

E

R

1

M

C

E

R

D

N

U

O

S

M

O

O

Z

N

I

A

G

/

P

E

E

B

I

L

A

U

Q

U

N

D

I

.

O

M

E

D

E

D

I

S

RECORDING

Display

R

E

W

/

I

P

E

–

P

L

I

W

P

I

W

N

A

R

F

F

O

D

A

F

D

A

F

D

A

F

R

E

M

N

R

E

D

O

O

M

P

U

L

A

T

Y

T

B

E

M

M

O

E

D

L

1

D

S

W
W

L

O

E

S

C

R

–

T

E

R

T

E

S

H

U

D

O

M

–

T

E

I

E

W

R

H

–

C

K

A

E

B

R

L

–

W

E

R

B

.

A

MEN

U

S

P

D

E

L

P

L

Y

R
D

E

M

A

U

N

M

A

L

ME

T

U

E

R

T

S

I

*

–

L

F

E

F

S

5

L

E

E

T

E

D

E

I

E

N

D

I

D

A

S

L

F

S

H

A

S

L

F

S

H

N

N

R

O

N

I

T

M

E

R

O

FUF

M

A

C

R

O

M

O

D

E

C

U

T

A

D

J

.

Power Switch

Lock Button

D

S

C

Y

OFF

P

A

L

L

A

P

Y

Menu Screen

Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)

Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more
detailed camcorder settings (Z pg. 31 – 33) .

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

1

the Lock Button located on the switch, then pull out
the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.

Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.

2

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the desired function

3

icon, and press it. The selected function menu
appears.

Function menu setting depends on the function.

4

If you have selected “ ”, “ ”, “ ” or “ ” . . .

.... see pg. 31.

If you have selected “ ”, “ ” or “ ”. . .

.... go to step 5.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the desired function

5

and press it. The Sub Menu appears.
Then, rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the parameter,
and press it. Selection is complete.

Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “1RETURN” and

6

press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

•The icon represents “END”.

END

Sub Menu

S

I

D

U

T

E

R

1

C

S

N

O

E

T

A

D

/

E

M

I

T

C

O

L

C

K

D

A

J

A

Y

P

L

R

N

R

E

E

N

T

I

M

E

C

O

D

E

.

Normal Screen

MEN1U

.

.:000

0

112