Jvc GRDVP5 User Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

ENGLISH

Automatic Demonstration 8

GR-DVP7 GR-DVP5

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GETTING STARTED

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

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

ADVANCED FEATURES

INSTRUCTIONS

The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR-DVP7.

REFERENCES

TERMS

LYT0984-001A

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.

Using This Instruction Manual

● All major sections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page.

● Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.

● Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you…

…refer to the Index (墌 pg. 94 – 101) and familiarise yourself with button locations, etc. before use. …read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely

important information regarding the safe use of this product.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 88 through 90 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.

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

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

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

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

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

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

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

CAUTIONS:

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

● When you are not using the AC 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.

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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-V107U/V114U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use 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 it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

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

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

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

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

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

SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections

between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment. DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment. DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed

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

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating

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

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture. ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case —

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

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

for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

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

will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

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

this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.

CAUTION!

The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.

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

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

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

CAUTION!

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

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

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

Before recording an important scene…

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

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

Provided Accessories

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● AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V100EG or AA-V100EK

● Remote Control Unit RM-V717U

● USB Cable ● S/AV/Editing Cable ● Editing Extension Cable

● Memory Card 8 MB

(Already inserted in the camcorder)

● Cable Adapter ● CD-ROM ● AAA (R03) Battery

● Battery Pack

BN-V107U

● Strap (墌 pg. 7 for attachment)

● DC Cord

x 2 (for remote control unit)

● Grip Belt (墌 pg. 6 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.

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How To Attach The Grip Belt

1) Remove the pad and separate the two straps.

2) Thread one end of the strap g through the eyelet,

then pass the other end through the loop.

3) Repeat the same procedure to attach the strap h

to the other eyelet.

4) Connect the strap g and h and thread the strap h through the buckle, then adjust the grip.

(墌 pg. 12)

5) Attach the pad.

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How To Attach The Strap

1) Thread one end of the strap through the eyelet, then pass the other end through the loop.

2) Attach the screw to the tripod mounting socket. To tighten the screw firmly, use a coin, etc.

3) Adjust the length with the adjuster.

NOTES:

● You can use the strap as a shoulder strap by adjusting the length with the adjuster.

● Because the screw may cause damage to the camcorder, make sure to attach the screw to the tripod mounting socket when carrying the camcorder.

● Use the strap only with this camcorder.

● Do not grip the camcorder too firmly when the

screw is attached. Doing so may cause damage to the tripod mounting socket.

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Automatic Demonstration

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

䡲 Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no

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

䡲 Performing any operation during the demonstration

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

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

power is turned off.

䡲 To cancel Automatic Demonstration:

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

Lock Button located on the switch.

2) Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully.

3) Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

4) Press + or – to select “s SYSTEM”, and press SET/ SELECT. The SYSTEM Menu appears.

5) Press + or – to select “DEMO MODE”, and press SET/ SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.

6) Press + or – to select “OFF”, and press SET/SELECT.

7) Press + or – to select “BRETURN”, and press SET/ SELECT twice. The normal screen appears.

NOTE:

Slide the lens cover down to see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

SET/SELECT Button

Power Switch

Lock Button

MENU Button

+, – Button

Sub Menu

MOD EDEMO –ONOFF

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GETTING STARTED

CONTENTS

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

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

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

Tripod Mounting .....................................................................................13

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................................................................13

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

Operation Mode .....................................................................................14

Date/Time Settings ................................................................................15

Loading A Cassette/Unloading A Cassette .................................................16

Loading A Memory Card/Unloading A Memory Card ...................................17

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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

Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord

from the AC Power Adapter/Charger.

2 Plug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord

into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.

3 Attach the battery pack with the YZ mark

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

4 When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but

stays lit, charging is finished. Remove the battery pack by pushing up the protruding part.

5 Unplug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power

cord from the AC outlet.

CHARGE

POWER indicator (red)

Battery pack Charging time

BN-V107U Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

BN-V114U (optional)

indicator (green)

DC OUT connector

Battery pack

Protruding part

To AC outlet

AC Power Adapter/ Charger

Approx. 2 hr.

● 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.

● For other notes, 墌 pg. 81.

About Batteries

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart,

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

The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries

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

For other notes, 墌 pg. 81.

NOTES:

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

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

● 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.

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Using The Battery Pack

Notches

BATT. RELEASE

Switch

Align the battery pack’s two notches with the tabs on the camcorder’s battery pack mount.

2 Insert the terminal end 1 of the battery pack into

the battery pack mount.

3 Firmly push the end 2 of the battery pack until it

locks into place.

To detach the battery pack... While sliding down BATT. RELEASE, remove it.

NOTE:

When using the battery pack and the S/AV/Editing cable, disconnect the S/AV/Editing cable first (墌 pg. 25), and then detach the battery pack.

Approximate recording time

Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on

BN-V107U 1 hr. 1 hr. 10 min.

BN-V114U (optional)

BN-V840U (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.

• 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.

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.

2hr. 2hr. 20min.

5 hr. 10 min. 6 hr.

7 hr. 40 min. 9 hr. 10 min.

INFORMATION:

The optional extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/ Charger: VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AA-

VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-

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.

V15EG or AA-V15EK AC Power Adapter/Charger

V80EG or AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger

Using AC Power

To AC outlet

AC Power Adapter/

POWER indicator

Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord

from the AC Power Adapter/Charger.

Charger

(red)

To battery pack mount

Power cord

To DC OUT connector

DC cord

2 Plug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord

into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.

3 Attach the coupler part of the DC cord to the

camcorder’s battery pack mount.

4 Plug the DC cord to the DC OUT connector on

the AC Power Adapter/Charger.

NOTES:

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

● For other notes, 墌 pg. 81.

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PAUSE

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment

1 Loosen the belt. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp

the grip.

3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to

easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button, Power Switch and Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring. Be sure to tighten the belt to your preference.

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

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Pull out the viewfinder fully. 3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Power Switch

Lock Button

Dioptre Adjustment Control

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BR I GHT

Tripod Mounting

Align the screw on the tripod with the camcorder’s mounting socket. Then tighten the screw.

● Some tripods are not equipped with studs.

CAUTION:

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

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder

While using the LCD monitor:

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

While using the viewfinder:

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

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

180˚

90˚

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display

Press MONITOR BRIGHT + or – until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached.

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

MONITOR BRIGHT +/– Button

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GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Operation Mode

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

POWER Lamp

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

A (Full Auto Recording):

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

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Power Switch

Lock Button

Power Switch Position

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position

VIDEO:

Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “ / ” (墌 pg. 49), still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card.

MEMORY:

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

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

1024

M (Manual Recording):

Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. (墌 pg. 38) If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto Recording, try this mode. There is no indication on the display.

OFF:

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

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

● Allows you to play back a video clip on the

memory card.

● Allows you to play back a digital sound effect on the memory card.

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

● Allows you to set various playback functions using the Menus. (墌 pg. 38)

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Date/Time Settings

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback. (墌 pg. 38, 48)

SET/SELECT Button

POWER Lamp

Power Switch

Lock Button

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

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

4 Press + or – to select “n DISPLAY”, and press

SET/SELECT. The DISPLAY Menu appears.

MENU Button

+, – Button

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5 Press + or – to select “CLOCK ADJ.”, and press

SET/SELECT. The parameter for “Day” is

highlighted.

6 Press + or – to input the day, and press SET/

SELECT. Repeat to input the month, year, hour

and minute.

CLOCK

ADJ .

12 .:.01

7 Press + or – to select “BRETURN”, and press SET/

SELECT twice. The Menu Screen closes.

Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery

To store the date/time in memory, the clock’s rechargeable lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder. While the camcorder is connected to an AC outlet using the AC 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 SET/SELECT, the date and time begin operation from the date and time you have just set.

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GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Loading A Cassette /Unloading A Cassette

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

1 Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the

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

● Do not touch internal components.

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

to close the cassette holder.

● Be sure to press only the section labelled

“PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder; touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in injury or product damage.

● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes

automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover.

● When the battery pack’s charge is low, you

may not be able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use AC power before continuing.

3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it

locks into place.

Cassette holder cover

Cassette holder

Make sure the

window side is

facing out.

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.

Approximate recording time

Ta pe

30 min. 30 min. 45 min.

60 min. 60 min. 90 min.

80 min. 80 min. 120 min.

To switch the recording mode, refer to pages 38 and

43.

NOTES:

● It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force.

● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off then on again.

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

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

● Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder recedes may cause damage to the camcorder.

● Even when the camcorder is switched off, a cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is closed with the camcorder switched off, however, it may not recede. It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or unloading.

● When resuming recording, once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not. See “Recording From The Middle Of A Tape” (墌 pg. 21).

Recording mode

SP LP

PUSH HERE

Erase protection tab

OPEN/EJECT Switch

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Loading A Memory Card /Unloading A Memory Card

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

Card Cover

Clipped edge

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

Write/erase protection tab

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

NOTES:

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

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

● Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to FORMAT the card. (墌 pg. 36)

ATTENTION:

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

Memory card

Label

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

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

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

4 Close the card cover.

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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

CONTENTS

VIDEO RECORDING ..................................................................................... 19

Basic Recording ....................................................................................... 19

Tape Remaining Time ............................................................................... 19

Zooming ................................................................................................ 20

Journalistic Shooting ................................................................................ 20

Interface Shooting ................................................................................... 20

Time Code .............................................................................................. 21

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ....................................................... 21

VIDEO PLAYBACK ....................................................................................... 22

Normal Playback ..................................................................................... 22

Still Playback .......................................................................................... 22

Shuttle Search ......................................................................................... 22

Blank Search ........................................................................................... 23

Connections To A TV Or VCR .................................................................... 24

VIDEO RECORDING

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Basic Recording

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:

● Power (墌 pg. 10)

● Loading A Cassette (墌 pg. 16)

POWER Lamp

(Lights while recording is in

Lens Cover (Slide up the lens cover to protect the

lens when the camcorder is

1 Slide down the lens cover. 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 3 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

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

5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop

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

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Recording Start/

Stop Button

Power Switch

Lock Button

Tally Lamp

progress.)

not in use.)

6 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop

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

Tape Remaining Time

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

min

(Now calculating)

NOTES:

● The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during Interface Shooting. (墌 pg. 20)

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

● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:

• When power is supplied from a battery: the

“ ” battery indicator is displayed. (墌 pg. 100)

• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the

“ ” battery indicator does not appear.

● When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle Of A Tape” (墌 pg. 21).

● To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off, 墌 pg. 38, 47.

● To record in LP (Long Play) mode, 墌 pg. 38, 43.

● For other notes, 墌 pg. 81.

90 min

(Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking)

89 min

1 min0 min

3 min

2 min

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VIDEO RECORDING (cont.)

Zooming

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

Zoom In

Turn the Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring towards “T”.

Zoom Out

Turn the Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring towards “W”.

● The further you turn the Power Zoom Ring, the quicker the zoom action.

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

1xW

10xW

20xW

40xW

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

10xW

NOTES:

● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in RecordStandby, lock the focus by using the manual focus (墌 pg. 54), 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. (墌 pg. 43)

● 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 zone

10X (optical) zoom zone

Approximate zoom ratio

Power Zoom Ring

● Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.

● Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Ring is set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE MACRO” in MANUAL Menu on page 46.

● For other notes, 墌 pg. 81.

Journalistic Shooting

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

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.

1) Open the LCD

monitor and tilt it upward to 180º so that it faces forward.

● When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an angle of over approx. 105º, the monitor image is inverted vertically. If the viewfinder is pulled out at that time, it also switches on.

2) Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when self-recording) and start recording.

● During Interface Shooting, the monitor image and indications do not appear inverted as they would when viewing a mirror.

Self Recording

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Time Code

During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code continues from the last time code number. To perform Random Assemble Editing (墌 pg. 73 – 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.

Display

Frames are not displayed during recording.

● 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.

12:34:24

Minutes

Seconds

Frames (25 frames = 1 second)

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (墌 pg. 23) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then

engage the Still Playback mode. (墌 pg. 22)

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

recording.

NOTES:

● The time code cannot be reset.

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

● The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (墌 pg. 48)

When a blank portion is recorded on a tape

Time code 00:00:00

Ta pe

Shooting start point

Already recorded scene

Proper recording

Time code 00:00:00

Ta pe

Shooting start point Shooting start point Shooting start point

Already recorded scene

Time code

05:43:21

Blank

Shooting stop point

Time code

05:43:21

New scene

Time code 00:00:00

Newly recorded scene

Shooting start point

Time code 05:44:00

Latest scene

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VIDEO PLAYBACK

Normal Playback

VOL. +/–

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Play/Pause Button (4/9)

Power Switch

Speaker

Stop Button (8)

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

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

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

● During Stop mode, turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left (3) to rewind, or to the right (5) to fast-forward the tape.

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 “P”.

● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV. (墌 pg. 24)

● You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camcorder body.

● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:

• When power is supplied from a battery: the

“ ” battery indicator is displayed. (墌 pg. 100)

• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the

“ ” battery indicator does not appear.

• During Stop mode, none of the indications are

displayed.

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

Lock Button

SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring

(3/5)

To control the speaker volume…

Press VOL. + to turn up the volume, or VOL. – to turn down the volume.

Still Playback

Pauses during video playback.

1) Press 4/9 during playback.

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

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

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

Shuttle Search

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

1) During playback, turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) for forward search, or to the left (3) for reverse search.

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

● During playback, turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) or to the left (3) and hold it. The search continues as long as you hold the ring. Once you release the ring, normal playback resumes.

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

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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Blank Search

Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption. (墌 pg. 21)

FOCUS/BLANK Switch

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Power Switch

Lock Button

Stop Button (8)

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

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 During Stop mode,

press FOCUS/BLANK.

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

BLANK SEARCH

5 To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8.

NOTES:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Available only with the remote control (provided). (墌 pg. 68, 69)

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Connections To A TV Or VCR

A. Use the provided S/AV/Editing cable.

Red to AUDIO R IN*

S/AV/Editing cable (provided)

Connector Cover***

* Not required for watching still images only. ** Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN connector. *** When connecting the cable, open the cover.

B. If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector

Use the provided Cable Adapter.

To S/AV connector

White to AUDIO L IN*

Yellow to VIDEO IN

Black to S-VIDEO IN**

Not connected

VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.)

To TV or VCR

VCR

To TV or V CR

Cable

Red to AUDIO R IN*

White to AUDIO L IN*

S/AV/Editing cable (provided)

Connector Cover***

* Not required for watching still images only. ** Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN connector. *** When connecting the cable, open the cover.

NOTE:

Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required: Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable. CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable.

To S/AV connector

Yellow to VIDEO IN

Black to S-IN**

Not connected

Adapter

“Y/C”/

“CVBS”

Video Out

Select Switch

VCR

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

in the illustration. (墌 pg. 24) If using a VCR, go to step 3. If not, go to step 4.

3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input,

referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

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

TV to its VIDEO mode.

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

● Date/Time Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”. (墌 pg. 48) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication.

● Time Code Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”. (墌 pg. 48)

● Playback sound mode, tape speed and tape running displays for video playback Set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV”. (墌 pg. 48)

NOTE:

How to connect the S/AV/Editing cable...

1) Align the guide pin at the end of the S/AV/Editing cable with the guide hole on the camcorder.

2) Insert the cable straight into the hole and neighboring S/AV connector.

3) To disconnect the S/AV/Editing cable, pull the cable straight out.

NOTES:

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

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

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

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

● While the S/AV/Editing cable is connected to the S/AV connector, sound cannot be heard from the speaker.

Guide hole

Guide pin

To S/AV connector

S/AV/Editing cable (provided)

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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.)

RECORDING & PLAYBACK

CONTENTS

D.S.C. RECORDING ...................................................................................... 27

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ............................................................... 27

D.S.C. PLAYBACK ........................................................................................ 28

Normal Playback Of Images ..................................................................... 28

Auto Playback Of Images ......................................................................... 28

Playback Of Video Clips ........................................................................... 29

Playback Of Digital Sound Effects .............................................................. 29

Index Playback Of Files ........................................................................... 30

Viewing File Information .......................................................................... 30

Removing On-Screen Display .................................................................... 31

Protecting Files ....................................................................................... 31

Deleting Files .......................................................................................... 33

Making A New Folder .............................................................................. 34

Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ................................................... 34

Initialising A Memory Card ....................................................................... 36

D.S.C. RECORDING

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Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)

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

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:

● Power (墌 pg. 10)

● Loading A Memory Card (墌 pg. 17)

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Power Switch

Lock Button

SNAPSHOT Button

1 Slide down the lens cover. 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”. 3 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

5 Press SNAPSHOT. The “O” indication

appears while the snapshot is being taken.

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

● To delete unwanted still images, refer to “Deleting Files” (墌 pg. 33).

● When you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set “BEEP” to “OFF”. (墌 pg. 47)

● To change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality, 墌 pg. 38, 49.

Snapshot mode with no frame

1024

A Image Size (墌 pg. 49, 97) B Shooting Icon (墌 pg. 97) C Card Icon (墌 pg. 97) D Picture Quality (墌 pg. 49, 97) E Remaining Number Of Shots (墌 pg. 97)

NOTES:

● Even if “DIS” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 45), the Stabiliser will be disabled.

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

● If Program AE with special effects (墌 pg. 41) is engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.

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

● The Motor Drive mode (墌 pg. 52) is disabled when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.

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

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

There is the sound of a shutter closing.

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D.S.C. PLAYBACK

Normal Playback Of Images

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

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Play/Pause Button (4/9)

Power Switch

Lock Button

Stop Button (8)

SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring (3/5)

SET/SELECT Button

1 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”. 3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

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

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

(墌 pg. 29)) or the digital sound playback (SOUND, (墌 pg. 29)) screen appears, press SET/ SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.

6 Press + or – to select “IMAGE”, and press SET/

SELECT. The image playback screen (IMAGE)

appears.

7 Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left

(3) to display the previous file. Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to display the next file.

● Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed file. (墌 pg. 30)

● You can also look for the desired file using Index Screen. (墌 pg. 30)

● You can turn off the on-screen playback display. (墌 pg. 31)

NOTES:

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

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

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

Auto Playback Of Images

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

1 Perform steps 1 – 6 in “Normal Playback Of

Images”.

2 Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback.

● If you turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left (3) during Auto Playback, files are displayed in descending order.

● If you turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) during Auto Playback, files are displayed in ascending order.

3 To end Auto Playback, press 8.

[For Normal Playback] To display the next image [For Auto Playback]

Image playback screen

(IMAGE)

To display the previous image

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Playback Of Video Clips

You can view video clips (墌 pg. 60) stored in the memory card.

1 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”. 3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

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

5 If the image playback (IMAGE) or the digital

sound playback (SOUND) screen appears, press SET/SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.

6 Press + or – to select

“E-MAIL CLIP”, and press SET/SELECT. The video clip playback screen (E-MAIL CLIP) appears.

7 Turn the SHUTTLE

SEARCH Ring to the

left (3) to select the previous file. Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to select the next file.

● Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed file. (墌 pg. 30)

● You can also look for the desired file using Index Screen. (墌 pg. 30)

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

E-MAIL CLIP

Playback Of Digital Sound Effects

12 sound effects are pre-stored in the provided memory card. You can listen to the sound effects stored in the memory card. The sound effects can be also dubbed onto a tape. (墌 pg. 57)

EXPLOSION Explosion SIREN Siren LAUGHTER Laughter RACE CAR Racing car DOOR BELL Door bell BUZZER Buzzer FANFARE Fanfare APPLAUSE Applause CHEERS Cheers BOING Booing SCREAM Scream JEERS Jeers

1 Load the provided memory card. (墌 pg. 17) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”. 3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

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

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

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

6 Press + or – to select

“SOUND”, and press SET/SELECT. The digital sound playback screen (SOUND) appears.

7 To play back to the

sound effect, press 4/9.

● All the sounds are played back in ascending order.

NOTES:

● In the digital sound playback screen,

• Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left (3) to select the previous file. Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to select the next file.

• Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed file. (墌 pg. 30)

● You can also look for the desired file using Index Screen. (墌 pg. 30)

SOUND

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D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

Index Playback Of Files

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

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

in “Normal Playback Of Images” (墌 pg. 28).

For Index Playback of video clip files, perform 1 – 6 in “Playback Of Video Clips” (墌 pg. 29).

For Index Playback of sound files, perform 1 – 6

in “Playback Of Digital Sound Effects” (墌 pg. 29).

2 Press INDEX. The Index Screen of the selected

type of file appears.

Selected file

Index number

8 9

3 Press + or – to move the frame to the desired file.

● Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left (3) to display the previous page. Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to display the next page.

4 Press SET/SELECT. The selected file is displayed.

● Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed file. (墌 right column)

Index Screen

Viewing File Information

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

DCF : Folder and file number (IMAGE only) FOLDER : Folder name (墌 pg. 34) FILE : File name (墌 pg. 34) DATE : Date the file was made SIZE : Image size (IMAGE/E-MAIL CLIP

QUALITY : Picture quality (IMAGE only) TIME : Playback time (E-MAIL CLIP/SOUND

PROTECT : When set to “ON”, the file is

DCF :100 -0010 F

● Press the INFO Button again to close the Information Screen.

NOTE:

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

only)

protected from accidental erasure. (墌 pg. 31)

Information Screen

Y T

0 2

. 1 0

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Removing On-Screen Display

1 Perform steps 1 – 6 of “Normal Playback Of

Images” (墌 pg. 28).

2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press + or – to select “n DISPLAY”, and press

SET/SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.

4 Press + or – to select “OFF”, and press SET/

SELECT. The operation mode indicator and

battery indicator ( ) disappear.

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

Operation mode indicator

Battery indicator

DISPLAYM E NU

OFF

RETURN

Protecting Files

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files.

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Power Switch

Lock Button

MENU Button

SET/SELECT Button

1 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”. 3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

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

If you want to select another type of file, go to step 5. If not, go to step 7.

5 Press SET/SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen

appears.

6 Press + or – to select the desired type of file, and

press SET/SELECT.

7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

+, – Button

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D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

8 Press + or – to select

“PROTECT”, and press SET/SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.

PROTECT

DELE TE DPOF NO . RES ET FORMAT DISPLAY END

To protect the currently displayed file

9 Press + or – to select

“CURRENT”, and press SET/SELECT. The PROTECT screen appears.

PROTECTM E NURENT

CUR

PROT . ALL CANC . AL L

RETURN

10 Turn the SHUTTLE

SEARCH Ring to the

left (3) or to the right (5) to select the desired file.

11 Press + or – to select

“EXECUTE”, and press SET/SELECT.

● To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.

● Repeat steps 10 and 11 for all files you

want to protect.

ROT ECTP

PROTECTED

RETURN

To protect all files stored in the memory card

9 Press + or – to select “PROT.ALL”, and press SET/

SELECT. The PROTECT screen appears.

10 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press

SET/SELECT.

● To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.

NOTES:

● If the “ ” mark appears, the currently displayed file is protected.

● When the memory card is initialised or corrupted, even protected files are deleted. If you do not want to lose important files, transfer them to a PC and save them.

To Remove Protection

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 8 in “Protecting Files” (墌 pg. 31).

To remove protection from the currently displayed file

9 Press + or – to select “CURRENT”, and press SET/

SELECT. The PROTECT screen appears.

10 Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left

(3) or to the right (5) to select the desired file.

11 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press

SET/SELECT.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

● Repeat steps 10 and 11 for all files you want to

remove protection.

To remove protection from all files stored in the memory card

9 Press + or – to select “CANC.ALL”, and press

SET/SELECT. The PROTECT screen appears.

10 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press

SET/SELECT.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

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Deleting Files

Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once.

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Power Switch

Lock Button

MENU Button

SET/SELECT Button

1 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”. 3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

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

If you want to select another type of file, go to step 5. If not, go to step 7.

5 Press SET/SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen

appears.

6 Press + or – to select the desired type of file, and

press SET/SELECT.

7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 8 Press + or – to select “DELETE”, and press SET/

SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.

+, – Button

To delete the currently displayed file

9 Press + or – to select

“CURRENT”, and press SET/SELECT. The DELETE screen appears.

DELE TE M E NURENT

CUR

ALL

RETURN

10 Turn the SHUTTLE

SEARCH Ring to the

left (3) or to the right (5) to select the desired file.

11 Press + or – to select

“EXECUTE”, and press SET/SELECT.

● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

● Repeat steps 10 and 11 for all files you

want to delete.

NOTE:

If the “ ” mark appears, the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted.

ELETED

DELE TE?

EXECUTE

RETURN

To delete all files stored in the memory card

9 Press + or – to select “ALL”, and press SET/

SELECT. The DELETE screen appears.

10 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press

SET/SELECT.

● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

NOTES:

● Protected files (墌 pg. 31) cannot be deleted. To delete them, remove protection first.

● Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored. Check files before deleting.

CAUTION:

Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If the memory card becomes corrupted, initialise it. (墌 pg. 36)

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D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

Making A New Folder Setting Print Information (DPOF

New still pictures you are going to take can be separated from previously shot pictures by resetting the file name to DVC00001; these new pictures will be stored in a new folder.

1 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”. 3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

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

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

(墌 pg. 29)) or the digital sound playback (SOUND, (墌 pg. 29)) screen appears, press SET/ SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.

6 Press + or – to select “IMAGE”, and press SET/

SELECT. The image playback screen (IMAGE)

appears.

7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 8 Press + or – to select “NO. RESET”, and press

SET/SELECT. The NO. RESET screen appears.

9 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET/

SELECT. The new folder (such as “101JVCGR”)

will be made and the file made of the next shot starts from DVC00001.

Folder and File names

Each time shooting takes place, a file name is made using a number which is larger by one than the largest number of the file names which are in use. Even if you delete an image file with a number in the middle of range, the number will not be used for a new shot; a gap will remain in the numerical sequence. If the file name reaches DVC09999, a new folder (such as “101JVCGR”) will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001.

Setting)

This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing. You can select one of the 2 print information settings for images stored in the memory card: “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)” or “To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints”.

NOTES:

● If you load a memory card already set as shown below in a printer compatible with DPOF, it will make prints of the selected still images automatically.

● To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them to a memory card. (墌 pg. 65)

To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)

Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)

1 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”. 3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

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

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

(墌 pg. 29)) or the digital sound playback (SOUND, (墌 pg. 29)) screen appears, press SET/ SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.

6 Press + or – to select “IMAGE”, and press SET/

SELECT. The image playback screen (IMAGE)

appears.

7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 8 Press + or – to select

“DPOF”, and press SET/SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.

9 Press + or – to select

“ALL 1”, and press SET/SELECT. The DPOF screen appears.

CUR

DPOF M E NURENT

ALL 1 RESET RETURN

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10 Press + or – to select

“EXECUTE”, and press SET/SELECT. The normal playback screen appears.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

DPOF

ALL 1?

EXECUTE

RETURN

To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints

Perform steps 1 – 8 in “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)” (墌 pg. 34).

2 Press + or – to select

“CURRENT”, and press SET/SELECT. The DPOF screen appears.

3 Turn the SHUTTLE

SEARCH Ring to the

left (3) or to the right (5) to select the desired file.

DPOF

SHEET S

RETURN

4 Press + or – to select the number indication (00),

and press SET/SELECT.

5 Select the number of

prints by pressing + to increase the number, or – to decrease the number, and press SET/SELECT.

● Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the desired number of prints.

● The number of prints can be set up to 15.

● To correct the number of prints, select the

image again and change the number.

6 Press + or – to select

“RETURN”, and press SET/SELECT. The “SAVE?” appears.

● If you did not change any settings in step 3 through 5, the Menu Screen reappears.

DPOF

SHEET S

DPOF

SAVE?

EXECUTE

CANCEL

7 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE” to save the

setting you have just made, and press SET/ SELECT.

● To cancel selection, select “CANCEL”.

To Reset The Number Of Prints

Perform steps 1 – 8 in “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)” (墌 pg. 34).

2 Press + or – to select “RESET”, and press SET/

SELECT. The DPOF screen appears.

3 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET/

SELECT. The normal playback screen appears.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

● The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still

images.

CAUTION:

While performing the above, never disconnect power, as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted.

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D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

Initialising A Memory Card

You can initialise a memory card anytime. After initialising, all files and data stored in the memory card, including those which have been protected, are cleared.

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Power Switch

Lock Button

MENU Button

SET/SELECT Button

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”. 2 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

4 Press MENU. The

Menu Screen appears.

+, – Button

MENU PROTECT DELE TE DPOF

NO . RES ET

FORMAT

DISPLAY END

6 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET/

SELECT. The memory card is initialised.

● When initialisation is finished, “NO IMAGES STORED”, “NO E-MAIL CLIP STORED” or “NO SOUND FILES” appears.

● To cancel initialisation, select “RETURN”.

CAUTION:

Do not perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during initialisation. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialisation. If the memory card becomes corrupted initialise it.

5 Press + or – to select

“FORMAT”, and press SET/SELECT. The FORMAT screen appears.

ORMA TF

ERASE AL L

EXECUTE

RETURN

DATA ?EX I ST ING

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ADVANCED FEATURES

CONTENTS

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ...........................................................38

Changing The Menu Settings ....................................................................38

RECORDING MENUS ...................................................................................39

Wipe Or Fader Effects .............................................................................39

Program AE With Special Effects ..............................................................41

White Balance Adjustment .......................................................................42

PLAYBACK MENUS .....................................................................................50

FEATURES FOR RECORDING ........................................................................52

Snapshot (For Video Recording) ...............................................................52

Self-Timer .............................................................................................53

Auto Focus ............................................................................................54

Manual Focus .........................................................................................54

Exposure Control ....................................................................................55

Iris Lock ................................................................................................55

Backlight Compensation ..........................................................................56

White Balance Adjustment .......................................................................56

Manual White Balance Adjustment ...........................................................56

Recording Digital Sound Effects ................................................................57

NAVIGATION Function ............................................................................58

E-Mail Clip Recording ..............................................................................60

DUBBING ..................................................................................................62

Dubbing To A VCR ..................................................................................62

Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV IN Connector

(Digital Dubbing) ...................................................................................63

Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV OUT Connector

(Digital Dubbing) (GR-DVP7 only) ............................................................64

Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card ......................65

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ............................................................66

Audio Dubbing .......................................................................................70

Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects .................................................71

Insert Editing .........................................................................................72

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] .........................................................73

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ..............................................................................78

Connection To A Personal Computer ..........................................................78

Using The Camcorder As A WebCam .........................................................79

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MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

Changing The Menu Settings

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, onscreen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. (墌 pg. 39 – 51)

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Power Switch

Lock Button

MENU Button

OFFFADER/ IPE

+, – Button

Menu Screen for Video Playback Menu

VIDEO SOUND MODE

MSYSTE AYDISPL

END

BIT SYNC ROH REC

MOD E

COPY DE . LNAV . I

MOD E

SET/SELECT Button

1 For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:

● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO” or “MEMORY”.

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

For Video Playback Menus:

● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

● Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

● For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to “D.S.C. PLAYBACK” (墌 pg. 28).

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Menu Screen for Video and D.S.C. Recording Menu

AM AEPROGR AN E

W W.BAL

ACAMER LMANUA MSYSTE AYDISPL

DSC

END

5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the

selected function.

Menus without Sub Menus

— v WIPE/FADER, r PROGRAM AE,

u W. B AL AN CE

1) Press + or – to select the desired parameter. Example: r PROGRAM AE Menu

Selected function icon is

displayed in reverse.

2) Press SET/SELECT. Selection is complete. The

Menu screen returns.

● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus.

W W.BAL

DSC

END

3) Press MENU again. The Menu Screen closes.

Menus with Sub Menus

— m CAMERA, q MANUAL, s SYSTEM,

n DISPLAY, o DSC, t VIDEO

1) Press + or – to select the desired function and press SET/SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.

Example: m CAMERA Menu

Selected function icon is

displayed in reverse.

2) Press + or – to select the desired parameter.

ZOOM

1/120

ERSHUT T SSPORT

SNO

GIHTSPOTL

GHTT

ILI

SEP I A

ONEMONO T

IC FI LMCLASS

EST ROB

Selected parameter

OFFFADER/ IPE

AM A EPROGR AN E

C ACAMER LMAN UA MSYS TE AYDISPL

Selected function

–

ODEREC M SP

BTMOD ESOUND

–

– MOD ESNAP UPGA I N

NRET UR

LFUL

–

AGC

–

Sub Menu

–

ODEREC M

4 Press + or – to select the desired function, and

press SET/SELECT. The selected function menu appears.

RECORDING MENUS

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3) Press SET/SELECT. Selection is complete.

● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus.

ODEREC M SP

–

BTMOD ESOUND

–

ZOOM

MOD ESNAP UPGA I N

–

LFUL

–

AGC

–

NRETUR

4) Press SET/SELECT. The Menu Screen returns.

● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus.

OFFFADER/ IPE

AM A EPROGR AN E

W W.BAL

ACAMER LMAN UA MSYS TE AYDISPL

DSC

END

5) Press SET/SELECT again. The Menu Screen closes.

NOTES:

● The “m CAMERA” settings are effective when the

Power Switch is set to both “A” and “M”. However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “M”.

● The “q MANUAL” settings are effective only

when the Power Switch is set to “M”.

● The “s SYSTEM” and “n DISPLAY” functions

which are set when the Power Switch is set to “M” are also applied when the Power Switch is set to “P”. The “CLOCK ADJ.” menu only appears when the Power Switch is set to “M”.

● The “n DISPLAY” settings are effective even

when the Power Switch is set to “A”. However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “M”.

● The date indication can also be turned on/off by

pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control (provided). (墌 pg. 25, 62, 74)

Wipe Or Fader Effects

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next.

IMPORTANT:

Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects. (墌 pg. 41) If an unusable Wipe/Fader Effect is selected, its indicator blinks in blue or goes out.

VIDEO/MEMORY

Recording Start/

Stop Button

Power Switch

Lock Button

MENU Button

SET/SELECT Button

Switch

+, – Button

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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped.

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 2 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

4 Set “v WIPE/FADER” to the desired mode.

(墌 pg. 38)

● The selected effect indicator appears.

5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start or

stop recording. The selected Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out effect works.

To deactivate the selected effect… Select “OFF” in step 4.

NOTES:

● You can select other effects for “v WIPE/FADER”

during recording.

● You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button.

WIPE/FADER ( : Factory-preset)

Indicator Parameter Description

—

OFF Disables effects.

FADER–WHITE Fade in or out with a white screen.

FADER–BLACK Fade in or out with a black screen.

FADER–B.W

WIPE – CORNER

WIPE – WINDOW

WIPE – SLIDE Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.

WIPE – DOOR

WIPE – SCROLL

WIPE–SHUTTER

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 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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Program AE With Special Effects

IMPORTANT:

Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Wipe/Fader effects. (墌 pg. 39) If an unusable mode is selected, the indicator of Wipe/Fader effects blinks or goes out.

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

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

3 Set “r PROGRAM AE” to the desired mode.

(墌 pg. 38)

● The selected mode indicator appears.

To deactivate the selected mode… Select “OFF” in step 3.

NOTES:

● Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby.

● Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used during Night-Scope.

PROGRAM AE ( : Factory-preset)

Indicator Parameter Description

—

OFF Deactivates Program AE with special effects.

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.

● The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity.

● “ ” appears beside “ ” while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted.

NIGHTSCOPE

SHUTTER 1/50

SHUTTER 1/120

SPORTS

SNOW

SPOTLIGHT

NOTES:

● During Night-Scope, the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out:

• Some modes of “Program AE With Special Effects” (墌 pg. 41).

• “GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu. (墌 pg. 44)

• “DIS” in MANUAL Menu. (墌 pg. 45)

● During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended.

(Variable Shutter Speed)

The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower.

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.

(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000)

This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions.

Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.

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. (墌 pg. 55)

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Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance (墌 pg. 42, 56) is automatically set to “ ”, but can be changed to

TWILIGHT

SEPIA

MONOTONE

CLASSIC FILM* Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.

STROBE* Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.

MIRROR*

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

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. The flash does not fire in this mode.

Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look.

Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic film” effect.

Creates a mirror image on the left half of the screen, juxtaposed to the normal image on the other half.

RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

White Balance Adjustment

W. BA LANCE ( : Factory-preset)

For details, refer to “White Balance Adjustment” (墌 pg. 56).

— AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically.

MWB Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.

FINE Outdoors on a sunny day.

CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day.

HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used.

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Camera Menu

CAMERA ( : Factory-preset)

Recording mode

Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference.

NOTES:

● Audio Dubbing (墌 pg. 70) and Insert Editing (墌 pg. 72) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode.

● 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.

REC MODE SP Standard Play

LP Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time.

Sound mode

SOUND MODE

12 BIT Enables video 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)

16 BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels.

(Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models)

Zooming

ZOOM 10X When set to “10X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will

40X* Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and

200X* Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged.

magnifying images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 40X digital magnification.

magnifying images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 200X digital magnification.

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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

Snapshot mode for video recording

For details on the procedure, refer to “Snapshot (For Video Recording)” (墌 pg. 52).

SNAP MODE FULL Snapshot mode with no frame

NEGA Nega mode

PIN-UP Pin-Up mode

FRAME Snapshot mode with frame

There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.

Gain up

GAIN UP OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.

AGC The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright.

AUTO The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/25 – 1/200 sec.). Shooting

a subject in low or poor lighting at 1/25 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “ ” is displayed.

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Manual Menu

MANUAL ( : Factory-preset)

Digital Image Stabilisation

DIS OFF To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly

Self-Timer

SELF TIMER

OFF Refer to “Self-Timer” (墌 pg. 53).

5-Second Recording

Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. This function is available only for video recording.

1 Set “5S” to “5S”. (墌 pg. 38)

● “5S” appears.

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record-Standby mode automatically.

● Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop Button again within 5 seconds after recording starts, Record-Standby mode is not engaged.

5S OFF Disables 5-Second Recording.

5S Enables 5-Second Recording.

Anim. Allows you to record a few frames only. By using an inanimate object and

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.

3 To exit the 5S mode, select “OFF” in step 1.

To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording mode…

Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button in step 2, select the desired Snapshot mode in CAMERA Menu (墌 pg. 44), then press SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 5-second still. When “5S” is set to “Anim.”, this function is not available.

changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though it is moving.

NOTE:

When “5S” is set to “Anim.”, the 5-Second Recording mode is not available. Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead.

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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

Maximum telephoto setting

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1 m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting.

TELE MACRO

OFF Disables the function.

ON 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.

Wide mode

WIDE MODE

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

OFF Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a

normal screen ratio.

CINEMA* Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. The indicator

appears. 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. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s 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 letter boxed 16:9 movie.

SQUEEZE* For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the

image to fit the screen without distortion. The indicator appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.

S.WIDE* The indicator appears. The zoom range is extended beyond the

maximum optical zoom wide angle range. This mode’s wide angle setting is equivalent to using a 0.9X wide conversion lens. Zooming is possible from 0.9X to a magnification set in CAMERA Menu. This mode is suitable for shooting in a small room.

Wind cut

WIND CUT

OFF Disengages the function.

ON Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The “ ” indicator appears.

The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.

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System Menu

SYSTEM ( : Factory-preset)

Beep, melody and shutter sound

BEEP OFF Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the

BEEP The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the

MELODY Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It

Tally lamp setting

TALLY OFF The tally lamp remains off at all times.

ON The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.

Automatic demonstration mode

Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. (墌 pg. 8)

DEMO MODE OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place.

ON Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects,

tape.

beginning and end of recording. It also activates the shutter sound effect. (墌 pg. 27, 52)

also activates the shutter sound effect. (墌 pg. 27, 52)

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 “A” or “M”.

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 cassette 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”.

Navigation time

NAVIGATION

OFF The captured image is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image

5SEC

15SEC

30SEC

60SEC

when the recording time is over the navigation time. For example, “5SEC” is suitable to record short scenes with the thumbnail images. (墌 pg. 58) However, the stored thumbnail images may take up a lot of memory. In this case, using the memory card with large capacity is recommended.

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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

Sound input

SOUND IN MIC/AUX Enables sound input from camcorder’s stereo microphone, when Audio

D.SOUND Enables sound effect input recorded on the provided memory card, when

Dubbing (墌 pg. 70) is executed. “MIC” or “AUX” appears on the Audio Dubbing screen depending on the sound input you use.

Audio Dubbing (墌 pg. 71) is executed. “D.SOUND” appears on the Audio Dubbing screen.

E-Mail Clip Recording

E-CLIP REC 160 x 120 Refer to “E-Mail Clip Recording” (墌 pg. 60).

240 x 176

Resetting menu settings

CAM RESET CANCEL Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset.

EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory-preset.

Display Menu

DISPLAY ( : Factory-preset)

Display setting

ON SCREEN LCD Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date, time and time code) from

LCD/TV Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the camcorder is

appearing on the connected TV screen.

connected to a TV.

Date and time display setting

DATE/TIME OFF The date/time does not appear.

AUTO Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds in the following cases:

ON The date/time is always displayed.

● When the Power Switch is set from “OFF” to “A” or “M”.

● When playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/time when

scenes are recorded.

● When the date is changed during playback.

Time code setting

TIME CODE

OFF Time code is not displayed.

ON Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV.

Frame numbers are not displayed during recording.

Clock adjustment

CLOCK ADJ. Allows you to set the current date and time. (墌 pg. 15)

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DSC Menu

DSC ( : Factory-preset)

Picture quality

QUALITY FINE The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two

STANDARD

Image size

IMAGE SIZE 640 x 480 The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs.

1024 x 768

1280 x 960

Approximate Number of Storable Images

Image Size/Picture Quality

640 x 480/FINE 46 39 98 205 405 50 105 210

640 x 480/STANDARD 150 134 295 625 1215 160 320 640

1024 x 768/FINE 20 17 46 98 190 25 50 100

1024 x 768/STANDARD 66 55 145 310 605 80 160 320

1280 x 960/FINE 12 11 28 62 120 16 32 64

1280 x 960/STANDARD 44 37 98 205 405 50 100 200

* Optional ** Provided (12 sound effects pre-stored)

Picture Quality modes are available: FINE and STANDARD (in order of quality).

NOTE:

The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used.

NOTE:

The settings can be changed only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.

SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard

8 MB* 8 MB** 16 MB* 32 MB* 64 MB* 8 MB* 16 MB* 32 MB

Recording media selection

REC SELECT

/ When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY

When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded only onto the tape.

Switch set to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card (640 x 480 pixels). In this mode, the “SNAP MODE” selection in CAMERA Menu is also applicable to memory card recording.

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PLAYBACK MENUS

Video Menu

VIDEO ( : Factory-preset)

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 page 38, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter.

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.

SOUND MODE

12BIT MODE MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on

Synchro adjustment

SYNCHRO

STEREO Sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.

SOUND L Sound from the “L” channel is output.

SOUND R Sound from the “R” channel is output.

both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.

SOUND 1 Original sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.

SOUND 2 Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.

±0.0 Refer to “For More Accurate Editing” (墌 pg. 77).

Recording mode

REC MODE

SP Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on

your preference. It is recommended you use “REC MODE” in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during digital dubbing (GR-DVP7 only). (墌 pg. 64)

NOTE:

“REC MODE” can be set when the Power Switch is set to “P” or “M”.

Dubbing from tape to memory card

OFF Enables snapshots to be taken during tape playback.

COPY

IMAGE Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card.

(墌 pg. 65)

NAVIGATION Enables thumbnail images to be made manually during tape playback.

(墌 pg. 59)

Deleting thumbnail images

NAVI.DEL. IMAGE SEL. Refer to “To delete thumbnail images” (墌 pg. 59).

TAPE SEL.

ALL

RETURN

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System Menu

SYSTEM ( : Factory-preset)

BEEP OFF 墌 pg. 47 Each setting is linked with “s SYSTEM”, which appears

BEEP

MELODY

when the Power Switch is set to “M”. (墌 pg. 38) The parameters are the same as in the description on page 47.

TALLY OFF 墌 pg. 47

DEMO MODE OFF 墌 pg. 47

Display Menu

DISPLAY ( : Factory-preset)

ON SCREEN LCD 墌 pg. 48 Each setting is linked with “n DISPLAY”, which appears

LCD/TV

DATE/TIME OFF 墌 pg. 48

AUTO

TIME CODE

OFF 墌 pg. 48

Display

ON SCREEN Setting: For playback sound, tape speed and tape running during video playback.

BIT/ SOU

DATE/TIME Setting: For date/time.

when the Power Switch is set to “M”. (墌 pg. 38) The parameters are the same as in the description on page 48.

NOTE:

The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control (provided). (墌 pg. 25, 62, 74)

TIME CODE Setting: For time code.

Minutes

Seconds

Frames*

20..21 12: 34: 24

* 25 frames = 1 second

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FEATURES FOR RECORDING

Snapshot (For Video Recording)

MENU Button

SET/SELECT

Button

SNAPSHOT Button

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

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 2 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

4 Set “SNAP MODE” to the desired mode.

(墌 pg. 38, 44)

5 Press SNAPSHOT.

● The “O” indication appears and a still

image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the RecordStandby mode.

● You can perform Snapshot also during recording. A still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.

● Regardless of the Power Switch position (“A” or “M”), Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode.

NOTES:

● To remove the shutter sound, refer to “BEEP” on page 47.

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

● If Program AE with special effects (墌 pg. 41) is engaged, certain modes of Program AE with

+, – Button

VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch

Power Switch

Lock Button

special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.

● If SNAPSHOT is pressed when “DIS” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 45), the Stabiliser will be disabled.

● During playback as well, all snapshot modes except Nega mode are available when “ COPY” is set to “OFF” in VIDEO Menu. (墌 pg. 50) 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 the S/AV/Editing cable is connected to the S/AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape.

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second)

● The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC SELECT” is set to “ / ”. (墌 pg. 38, 49)

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Self-Timer

SET/SELECT Button

VIDEO/MEMORY

Recording Start/

Stop Button

Power Switch

Lock Button

MENU Button

+, – Button

Switch

Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way, adding the final touch to a memorable picture.

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

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

3 Set “SELF TIMER” to

“ON ”. (墌 pg. 38)

● You can tilt the LCD

monitor upward to 180° so that it faces forward and view yourself while selfrecording with the viewfinder pushed back.

SELF –T IMER –ONOFF

4 To engage the Self-

Timer for video recording, press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

● After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and video recording starts.

Self-Timer indication

5 To stop Self-Timer recording, press the Recording

Start/Stop Button again.

● The camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.

5 Press SNAPSHOT.

● After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and snapshot recording starts. After that, the camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.

6 To end Self-Timer recording, select “OFF” in

step 3.

NOTE:

If “BEEP” and “TALLY”are set to “OFF” (墌 pg. 47), the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not light.

When the Recording Start/Stop Button or SNAPSHOT is pressed, the tally lamp changes as shown:

Begins blinking (Self-Timer starts)

Blinks quickly (Self-Timer shooting starts soon)

Turns off (Self-Timer snapshot recording starts)

Stops blinking and stays on (Self-Timer video recording starts)

After approx. 15 sec.

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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)

Auto Focus

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.

Focus detection zone

However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases perform “Manual Focus”):

● 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, onecolour 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. (墌 pg. 91) 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. (墌 pg. 20) 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” is set to “ON”. (墌 pg. 38, 46)

Manual Focus

NOTE:

If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have performed “Viewfinder Adjustment” (墌 pg. 12).

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

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Press FOCUS/BLANK. The manual focus

indicator appears.

3 To focus on a further subject, press +. The “ ”

indicator appears and blinks.

While focusing on a further subject

Manual focus

indicator

To focus on a nearer subject, press –. The “ ” indicator appears and blinks.

While focusing on a nearer subject

Manual focus

indicator

4 Press SET/SELECT. Focus adjustment is complete.

● To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS/BLANK

twice or set the Power Switch to “A”.

● If FOCUS/BLANK 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.

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SET/SELECT Button

Power

Switch

+, – Button

BACKLIGHT Button

EXPOSURE

Button

Exposure Control

Manual exposure control 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 is bright.

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

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

3 Press EXPOSURE.

● The exposure control indicator appears.

4 To brighten the image, press +. To darken the

image, press –. (maximum ±6)

● +3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight compensation. (墌 pg. 56)

● –3 exposure has the same effect as when “r PROGRAM AE” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”. (墌 pg. 41)

5 Press SET/SELECT. Exposure adjustment is

complete.

To return to automatic exposure control...

Press EXPOSURE twice. Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.

● If EXPOSURE is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the exposure control mode again.

NOTE:

You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when “r PROGRAM AE” is set to “SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” (墌 pg. 38, 41), or with the backlight compensation. (墌 pg. 56)

Iris Lock

Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light. 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.

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

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

3 Press EXPOSURE.

● The exposure control indicator appears.

4 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold SET/SELECT for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator and the “ ” indication appear.

5 Press SET/SELECT. The

“ ” indication changes to “ ” and the iris is locked.

To return to automatic iris control...

Press EXPOSURE twice. Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.

● The exposure control indicator and “ ” disappear.

To lock the exposure control and the iris…

After step 4 of “Exposure Control”, adjust the exposure by pressing + or –. Then lock the iris in step 2 of “Iris Lock”. For automatic locking, press EXPOSURE twice in step 3. The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds.

Iris Lock Indicator

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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)

Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly. Press BACKLIGHT. The indicator is displayed and the subject is brightened. If pressed again, disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level.

● Using BACKLIGHT Button 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 “A”.

White Balance Adjustment

The white balance 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.

— AUTO White balance is adjusted

automatically.

MWB Adjust the white balance

manually when shooting under various types of lighting. (墌 “Manual White Balance Adjustment”)

FINE Outdoors on a sunny day.

CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day.

HALOGEN A video light or similar type

of lighting is used.

( : Factory-preset)

● For the setting, refer to “Changing The Menu Settings” (墌 pg. 38).

● The selected mode indicator except “AUTO” appears.

To return to automatic white balance…

Set “u W.BALANCE” to “AUTO”. (墌 pg. 38) Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.

NOTE:

White balance cannot be used when “r PROGRAM AE” is set to “SEPIA” or “MONOTONE”. (墌 pg. 41)

Manual White Balance Adjustment

Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.

White paper

MENU Button

+, – Button

Power

SET/SELECT

Button

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

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

3 Set “u W.BALANCE” to “MWB”. (墌 pg. 38, 42)

● The indication blinks slowly.

4 Slide down the lens cover. 5 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the

subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.

6 Press SET/SELECT until begins blinking

rapidly. When the setting is completed, resumes normal blinking.

7 Press SET/SELECT twice. The Menu Screen closes

and the Manual White Balance indicator is displayed.

NOTES:

● In step 5, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually. (墌 pg. 54)

● A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, 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.

Switch

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Recording Digital Sound Effects

MENU Button

INDEX

Button

SET/SELECT

Button

D.SOUND

The sound effects pre-stored in the provided memory card can be dubbed onto a tape.

1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16) 2 Load the provided memory card. (墌 pg. 17) 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

5 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

6 Press INDEX. The Index Screen for sound effects

(墌 pg. 30) appears.

INDEX

7 Press + or – to select the desired sound effect.

+, – Button

VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch

Power Switch

Button

Lock Button

Selected Sound

8 Press SET/SELECT.

● Pressing D.SOUND starts playback of the currently selected sound effect. You can check it without recording it onto the tape. Press D.SOUND again to stop the sound effect playback midway.

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min

9 Press D.SOUND during recording. The selected

sound effect indication with a “ ” mark appears moving and the sound effect is recorded onto the tape.

● The sound effect cannot be heard from the speaker during recording. Connect a headphone to the headphone connector to hear the sound effect.

To cancel recording the sound effect midway...

Press D.SOUND again. The camcorder stops recording the sound effect and the sound effect indication disappears.

Downloading sound data from Web Site

You can download sound data available at our Web Site (see below for URL) and transfer them from your PC to the memory card using a USB cable to create more sound effects.

http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/download/ d-sound/index.html

● You can also use the PC card adapter CU-VPSD60, floppy adapter CU-VFSD50 or USB reader/writer CU-VUSD70 to transfer sound data from a PC to the memory card.

● Sound data should be copied into the memory card’s DCSD\100JVCGR folder.

● The file names should be in numerical sequence starting from DVC00001.mp3. If you are using the provided memory card, file names should be from DVC00013.mp3 since 12 sound effects are prestored as DVC00001.mp3 through DVC00012.mp3.

NOTES:

● Sound effects can also be used for Audio Dubbing. (墌 pg. 71)

● Sound effects can also be selected during D.S.C. playback mode. (墌 pg. 29, 30)

● Sound effects created on a PC can be transferred to a memory card by copying them into the memory card’s sound folder with the specified file name. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the provided software. However, some sound (effects) created on a PC cannot be played back with this camcorder.

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PAUSE

FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)

NAVIGATION Function

The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card.

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Power Switch

Lock Button

SNAPSHOT Button

NAVI Button

MENU Button

To make thumbnail images during tape recording

Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)

2 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17) 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”. 4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

5 Set “NAVIGATION” to the desired navigation

storing time. (墌 pg. 38, 47)

● The “ ” appears blinking on the screen.

Wait until it stops blinking. If it does not stop blinking after a while, check if a memory card is loaded.

6 Press the Recording

Start/Stop Button to start tape recording. The image of the point where recording is started is captured.

● If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed before “” stops blinking, the image

Displayed while the

captured image is being

stored in the memory

PL01

min

PAUSE

card.

of the point where the loaded memory card is recognised is captured.

● If the recording time is over the navigation time set in step 5, “ ” appears briefly and the captured image is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image.

7 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop tape

recording.

NOTES:

● The remaining number of storable thumbnail images also appears on the screen when it reaches 10 or less. If “REC SELECT”is set to “ / ” in DSC Menu, the number shows how many 640 x 480 pixel images can be stored.

● If “5S” is set to “5S” or “Anim.” in MANUAL menu, the NAVIGATION function will not work properly.

To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images (NAVIGATION Search)

Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)

1 2 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17) 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”. 4 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

5 Press NAVI during video playback or stop mode.

● The loaded cassette’s NAVIGATION thumbnail image screen appears.

● Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the

left (3) to display the previous page. Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to display the next page.

TC : 1 3 : 23 : 15

1 2 3

4 5 0 06

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35 2.4DA TE : 2 :’30:229

6 Press + or – to select the desired image, and press

SET/SELECT.

● The “NAVIGATION SEARCH” indication appears blinking and the camcorder starts searching the tape for the relevant point of the selected thumbnail image.

To cancel NAVIGATION search midway...

Press 4/9 or 8, or turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left (3) or to the right (5).

CAUTION:

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To add thumbnail images during tape playback

Perform steps 1 to 4 of “To find scenes on tape

using thumbnail images (NAVIGATION Search)”.

2 Set “ COPY” to “NAVIGATION”.

(墌 pg. 38)

3 Press 4/9 to start tape playback. 4 Press SNAPSHOT at the desired point.

● The “ ” indicator appears and the image of the point where SNAPSHOT is pressed is stored on the memory card as a thumbnail image.

To delete thumbnail images

Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”. 3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 5 Press + or – to select “t VIDEO”, and press

SET/SELECT. The VIDEO Menu appears.

6 Press + or – to select

“NAVI.DEL.”, and press SET/SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.

7 By pressing + or –...

Select “IMAGE SEL.” to

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DE..NAV I L

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STEREO– SOUND

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delete the currently displayed thumbnail image.

Select “TAPE SEL.” to delete all thumbnail images for the tape which contains the currently displayed image.

Select “ALL” to delete all thumbnail images stored on the memory card at once.

8 Press SET/SELECT. The

NAVIGATION screen appears.

IG NANA V T I O

ETEDE L CURRENT ?

9 Press + or – to select

“EXECUTE”, and press SET/SELECT.

● Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the

left (3) to display the previous page. Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to display the next page.

● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

● Thumbnail images cannot be deleted during

tape playback.

NOTE:

Once images are deleted, they cannot be restored. Check images before deleting.

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EXECUTE

RETURN

IMPORTANT

● Be sure to always use the same tape and memory card together as they were during recording; otherwise, the camcorder cannot recognize Tape and Memory Card IDs to perform NAVIGATION function properly.

● Check if an appropriate tape and memory card are loaded when the following messages appear: “NO ID ON TAPE OR CARD”, “UNABLE TO USE NAVIGATION”, “THIS MEMORY CARD IS NOT COMPATIBLE”.

● If you change the memory card while shooting on one tape, two memory cards will share the tape’s thumbnail images. We recommend that you use one memory card for one tape.

● NAVIGATION Search does not work if the current position is at a blank portion on the tape. Also, do not leave a blank portion partway through the tape when shooting; otherwise, NAVIGATION function does not work properly.

● Before shooting newly over a recorded tape, be sure to delete all thumbnail images of the previous recording from the relevant memory card.

● If you copy thumbnail images from one memory card to another via a PC, NAVIGATION Search does not work with the copied memory card.

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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)

E-Mail Clip Recording

You can make video clips from real-time camera image or recorded video footage and store them in a memory card as files which can be conveniently sent via E-Mail.

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Recording Start/

Stop Button

Power Switch

SNAPSHOT

Button

E-MAIL

Button

SET/SELECT

Button

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16 0

160

1 06

160 5

ILCLIAM

ILCLIAM-E P

ILCLIAM-EP

Lock Button

MENU Button

+, – Button

m i n

mi n

Remaining time

00 : 0 0

00: 00

STANDBY

Shooting starts when the Recording Start/Stop

m i nmin

Button is pressed.

00 : 1 5

00: 15

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To make video clips from real-time camera image

Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)

1 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”. 3 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Set “E-CLIP REC” to the desired image size.

(墌 pg. 38, 60)

5 Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip Record-

Standby mode.

● “PUSH “START/STOP” TO RECORD CLIP TO CARD” appears.

6 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

recording.

7 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop

recording.

● “COMPLETED” is displayed, then the camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip RecordStandby mode.

8 Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording. The

normal screen reappears.

To view video clips stored in a memory card…

Refer to “Playback Of Video Clips” (墌 pg. 29).

To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memory card…

Refer to “Deleting Files” (墌 pg. 33).

Approximate recording time

Memory

Card

240 x 176 160 x 120

8 MB* 2min. 5min.40sec.

16 MB 5min.40sec. 15min.40sec.

32 MB 12 min. 20 sec. 33 min. 20 sec.

*Provided

NOTE:

It is not possible to adjust the speaker and headphone volume when making video clips from real-time camera image .

Image Size

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Shooting stops when the Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed again.

Recording is complete.

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To make video clips from recorded video footage

Stop Button (8)

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Play/Pause

Button (4/9)

Power Switch

SNAPSHOT Button

Lock Button

E-MAIL Button

To view video clips stored in a memory card…

Refer to “Playback Of Video Clips” (墌 pg. 29).

To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memory card…

Refer to “Deleting Files” (墌 pg. 33).

NOTES:

● Playback operation cannot be performed during E-Mail Clip Recording.

● If the end of the tape is reached during E-Mail Clip Recording, that portion will be automatically stored in the memory card.

● If the end of the tape is reached in step 7, the E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode will be automatically cancelled.

● The video clip files stored with this camcorder are compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files stored with other devices cannot be played back with this camcorder.

● Video noise may appear while viewing video clips in the LCD monitor or viewfinder, however, this noise is not present in the actual video clips stored in the memory card.

● You can also view video clips on your PC by using Windows to the instructions of PC and software.

Media Player version 6.4 or later. Refer

Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)

1 2 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17) 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 4 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

5 Set “E-CLIP REC” to the desired image size.

(墌 pg. 38, 60)

6 Press 4/9 to start video playback. 7 Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip Record-

Standby mode.

● “E-MAIL CLIP STANDBY”and “PUSH “SNAPSHOT” TO RECORD CLIP TO CARD” appears.

● To cancel E-Mail Clip Recording, press E-MAIL again or press 8 to stop video playback.

8 At the point you want to start dubbing, press

SNAPSHOT to start E-Mail Clip Recording.

9 Press SNAPSHOT to stop E-Mail Clip Recording.

● “COMPLETED” is displayed, then the camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip RecordStandby mode.

10 Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording.

The normal screen reappears.

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DUBBING

Dubbing To A VCR

Connector Cover**

Not connected

“Y/C”/“CVBS”

Video Out

Select Switch

VCR

To S/AV connector

S/AV/Editing cable (provided)

To AUDIO, VIDEO and S-IN* connectors

Cable Adapter*** (provided)

3 Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “P”

while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Turn on the VCR’s power. 5 Insert the source cassette in the camcorder. 6 Insert the recording cassette in the VCR. 7 Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.

● Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR.

8 Press 4/9 on the camcorder to start playback of

the source tape.

9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage

the VCR’s Record mode.

10 To pause dubbing, engage the VCR’s Record-

Pause mode and press 4/9 on the camcorder.

11 Repeat steps 8 – 10 for additional editing. Stop

the VCR and camcorder.

NOTES:

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

● 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.

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

• Date/time

Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”. (墌 pg. 38, 48) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication.

• Time code

Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”. (墌 pg. 38, 48)

• Playback sound mode, tape speed and tape

running displays Set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV”. (墌 pg. 38, 48)

* Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN

connector. ** When connecting the cable, open the cover. *** If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the

provided cable adapter.

1 Following the illustrations, connect the

camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pages 24 and 25.

2 Set the camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“VIDEO”.

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Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV IN Connector (Digital Dubbing)

It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the 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.

Connector

Cover**

Core filter

To DV IN

Video unit equipped with

* DV IN/OUT: GR-DVP7

DV OUT: GR-DVP5 ** When connecting the cable, open the cover.

To DV IN /OU T*

DV cable (optional)

DV connector

1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped

with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.

3 Set this camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“VIDEO”.

4 Set this camcorder’s Power Switch to “P”

while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

5 Turn on the video unit’s power. 6 Insert the source cassette in this camcorder. 7 Insert the recording cassette in the video unit. 8 Press 4/9 on this camcorder to start playback of

the source cassette.

9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage

the video unit’s Record mode.

10 To pause dubbing, engage the video unit’s

Record-Pause mode and press 4/9 on this camcorder.

11 Repeat steps 8 – 10 for additional editing. Stop

the video unit and camcorder.

NOTES:

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

● 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 9. If this occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.

● If “Playback Zoom” (墌 pg. 68) or “Playback Special Effects” (墌 pg. 69) is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN/OUT (GR-DVP7) or DV OUT (GR-DVP5) connector.

● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

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DUBBING (cont.)

Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV OUT Connector (Digital Dubbing) (GR-DVP7 only)

It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from another video unit equipped with a DV connector onto the camcorder. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration.

Connector

Cover*

Core filter

To DV OU T

Video unit equipped with DV

* When connecting the cable, open the cover.

To DV IN /OU T

DV cable (optional)

connector

1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped

with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.

3 Set this camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“VIDEO”.

4 Set this camcorder’s Power Switch to “P”

while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

5 Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (墌 pg. 38, 50) 6 Turn on the video unit’s power. 7 Insert the source cassette in the video unit. 8 Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder. 9 Press START/STOP on the remote control to

engage the Record-Pause mode.

● The “ ” indication appears on the screen.

DV. IN

10 Press START/STOP on the remote control to

start recording.

● The indication rotates.

11 Press START/STOP on the remote control

again to engage the Record-Pause mode.

● The indication stops rotating.

12 Repeat steps 10 – 11 for additional editing.

Stop the video unit and camcorder.

NOTES:

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

● 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 9. If this occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.

● Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current “SOUND MODE” setting. (墌 pg. 43)

● During Digital Dubbing, no signals are output from the S/AV connector.

● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

EN 65

Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card

Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card.

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

SNAPSHOT

Button

SET/SELECT

Button

Play/Pause Button

Power Switch

MENU Button

(4/9)

Lock Button

+, – Button

8 To dub the image,

press SNAPSHOT.

● The ” ” indication blinks during dubbing.

● The selected image is stored in the memory card.

NOTES:

● If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when a memory card is not loaded, the message “COPYING FAILED” is displayed.

● If an image recorded on the tape using “WIDE MODE” (墌 pg. 46) is dubbed to a memory card, the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed with it.

● To use Playback Special effects with a video image you wish to dub, perform up to step 8 using the remote control (provided). (墌 pg. 69)

● Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.

SPSP

1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16) 2 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17) 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 4 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

5 Set “ COPY”

to “IMAGE”. (墌 pg. 38, 50)

6 Press 4/9 to start

playback.

COPY OF F

–

IMA

NAVIGATI ON

7 At the point you want

to dub, press 4/9 again to engage Still Playback.

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The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. (墌 pg. 68)

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Installing The Batteries

The remote control uses two “AAA (R03)” size batteries. Refer to “General Battery Precautions” (墌 pg. 88).

1 Remove the battery compartment cover while

pushing up the tab as illustrated.

2 Insert two “AAA (R03)” size batteries in the

correct direction.

3 Re-attach the battery compartment cover.

Ta b

Insert the minus (–) end first.

–

Buttons And Functions

Beam Effective Area (indoor use)

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 5 m.

NOTE:

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

Remote sensor

F H

C E

G I

EN 67

Functions

Buttons

A Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal.

B Zoom (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out (墌 pg. 20) Zoom in/out (墌 pg. 68)

C DISPLAY Button 墌 pg. 25, 62, 74

D SHIFT Button 墌 pg. 68, 73

E SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons

Left/Right Buttons

F REW Button ● Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search

G FADE/WIPE Button 墌 pg. 75

H EFFECT ON/OFF Button 墌 pg. 69

I EFFECT Button 墌 pg. 69

J PAUSE IN Connector 墌 pg. 74

K START/STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the

L MBR SET Button 墌 pg. 73

M SNAPSHOT Button Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.

N Up Button

INSERT Button

O Down Button

A. DUB Button

P PLAY Button ● Starts Playback of a tape

Q FF Button ● Forward/Forward Shuttle

R STOP Button ● Stops the tape (墌 pg. 22)

S PAUSE Button Pauses the tape (墌 pg. 68)

T R.A.EDIT Buttons 墌 pg. 73 – 77

With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to “A” or “M”.

camcorder.

With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to “P”.

墌 pg. 68 墌 pg. 68

on a tape (墌 pg. 22)

● Displays previous file in a memory card (墌 pg. 28)

墌 pg. 68 墌 pg. 72

墌 pg. 68 墌 pg. 70

(墌 pg. 22)

● Starts Auto Playback of images

in a memory card (墌 pg. 28)

Search on a tape (墌 pg. 22)

● Displays next file in a memory card (墌 pg. 28)

● Stops Auto Playback (墌 pg. 28)

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Remote sensor

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Frame-By-Frame Playback

Allows frame-by-frame search during video playback.

During normal or still playback, press SLOW (IU) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed, the frame is played back.

Playback Zoom

Magnifies the recorded image up to 20X at any time during video playback.

1) Press PLAY (U) to start playback.

Zoom Buttons

SHIFT

Left or SLOW

Rewind Button

Right or SLOW

Forward Button

Up Button

Down Button

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

Slow-Motion Playback

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

During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.

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

● To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE (9).

● To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U).

NOTES:

● You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.

● During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.

● After SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed and held, the still image may be displayed for a few seconds, followed by a blue screen for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction.

● There may be a small margin between the slowmotion playback start point you chose and the actual start point for Slow-Motion Playback.

● During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable, especially with steady images. This is not a malfunction.

2) At the point you want to zoom in, press the Zoom Button (T).

● To zoom out, press the Zoom

Button (W).

3) You can move the image on the screen around to find a particular portion of the picture. While holding down SHIFT, press L (Left), F (Right), U (Up) and E (Down).

● To end zoom, press and hold W until

magnification returns to normal. Or, press STOP (8) and then press PLAY (U).

NOTES:

● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and

still playback.

● Due to digital image processing, the quality of the

image may suffer.

EN 69

Playback Special Effects

Remote sensor

PLAY

EFFECT

EFFECT ON/OFF

Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image. The effects that can be used during playback are CLASSIC FILM, MONOTONE, SEPIA and STROBE. The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording. (墌 pg. 41)

CLASSIC FILM

Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.

MONOTONE Like classic black and

white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic film” effect.

SEPIA Recorded scenes have a

brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look.

STROBE Your recording looks

like a series of consecutive snapshots.

1) To start playback, press PLAY (U).

2) Press EFFECT. The

PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears.

3) Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the highlight bar to the desired effect.

PLA

YFBFACK

1 2 3 4

NTE

● The selected function

is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears.

● To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT

ON/OFF. To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON/OFF again.

● To change the selected effect, repeat from

step 2 above.

FILM

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Audio Dubbing

The audio track can be customised only when recorded in the 12-bit and SP modes. (墌 pg. 43)

Stereo microphone

Headphone

connector

Remote sensor

Speaker

A.DUB PLAY PAUSE

STOP

1 Play back the tape to locate the point where

editing will start, then press PAUS E (9).

2 While holding A. DUB

(D) on the remote control, press PAUSE (9). The “9D” indicator appears.

MIC

3 Press PLAY (U), then

begin “narrating”. Speak into the microphone.

● To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (9).

4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (9), then

STOP (8).

To hear the sound during Audio Dubbing...

Connect optional headphones to the headphone connector or use the S/AV connector, and set the “12BIT MODE” to the desired mode;

•“SOUND 1” for the playback sound.

•“SOUND 2” for the dubbed sound.

•“MIX” for the Playback and dubbed sound.

To hear the dubbed sound during playback…

Set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND 2” or “MIX”. (墌 pg. 38, 50)

NOTES:

● 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 camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn down the TV’s 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.

● To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the

television, make connections. (墌 pg. 24, 25)

EN 71

Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects

INDEX Button

SET/SELECT

Button

MENU Button

+, – Button

D.SOUND Button/ STOP (8) Button

A.DUB PLAY PAUSE

STOP

7 Press INDEX to access the sound effects Index

Screen.

8 Press + or – to select the desired sound effect and

press SET/SELECT.

9 Press PLAY (U) to begin Audio Dubbing. The

selected sound effect is dubbed onto the tape.

● The “ ” moves while it is being dubbed.

● To stop dubbing the sound effect midway, press

D.SOUND.

10 Press STOP (8) to end Audio Dubbing.

NOTES:

● After dubbing, set “SOUND IN” back to “MIC/

AUX”.

● The dubbed sound effect is recorded on

SOUND 2. (墌 pg. 50)

● If you press PAUS E (9) to pause dubbing in step 9

the selected sound effect indication remains displayed. To resume dubbing, press PLAY (U).

1 Load the provided memory card. (墌 pg. 17)

Then, perform step 1 and 2 on page 70.

2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press + or – to select “s SYSTEM”, and press

SET/SELECT. The SYSTEM Menu appears.

4 Press + or – to select “SOUND IN”, and press

SET/SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.

5 Press + or – to select

“D.SOUND”, and press SET/SELECT.

D.SOUND

6 Press + or – to select

“BRETURN”, and press SET/SELECT twice. The Menu Screen closes and the sound effect indication appears.

APPLAUSE

72 EN

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

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.

Remote sensor

START/STOP

REW

STOP

INSERT PLAY

PAUSE

4 Press 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.

5 To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then

STOP (8).

NOTES:

● Program AE with special effects (墌 pg. 38, 41) 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. (墌 pg. 100, 101)

NOTES:

● Before performing the following steps, make sure that “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (墌 pg. 38, 48)

● 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. (墌 pg. 24, 25)

1 Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and

press PAUSE (9). Confirm the time code at this point. (墌 pg. 38, 48)

2 Press REW (

then press PAUSE (9).

) until the Edit-In point is located,

3 Press and hold INSERT

(I) on the remote control, then press PAUSE (9). The “9I” indicator and the Time Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters Insert-Pause mode.

12:34

EN 73

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. Before operation, make sure the batteries are installed in the remote control. (墌 pg. 66)

VCR

SHIFT

Set Remote/VCR Code

1 Turn off the power to the VCR and point the

remote towards the VCR’s 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.

2 Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while

holding SHIFT, press the button on the remote for the desired function. The functions the remote can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW and VCR REC STBY (you do not need to press

SHIFT for this one).

You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.

MBR SET

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.

VCR CODE LIST

VCR BRAND NAME

AKAI F

BLAUPUNKT AC

DAEWOO AH

FERGUSON I

GRUNDIG ACD

HITACHI FFF

JVC A

B C

LG/ GOLDSTAR

MITSUBISHI FFG

NEC CCG

PANASONIC A

CODE

C G

VCR BRAND NAME

PHILIPS A

SAMSUNG ID

SANYO CCF

SELECO, REX IIA

SHARP AAE

SONY F

THOMSON, TELEFUNKEN, SABA, NORDMENDE

TOSHIBA FFI

CODE

I A I I I A C G

F C C

I I I C

I E A D A F B C B

I A

A F G B

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Make Connections

Also refer to page 24 and 25.

Connector

Cover****

S/AV/Editing

cable

(provided)

Editing Extension cable (provided)***

“Y/C”/“CVBS”

Video Out

Select Switch

ABTo Re mot e

PAUSE o r R.A.EDIT

CTo PAU SE

DISPLAY

To S/ AV connector

To AUDIO, VIDEO and S- IN* connectors

Cable Adapter**

VCR

1 A A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE

connector…

…Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector.

B 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.

C A VCR other than above…

…Connect the editing cable to the remote control’s PAUSE IN connector.

2 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder. 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 4 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

5 Turn 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 “DISPLAY” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”. (墌 pg. 38, 48) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication.

• Time Code

Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”. (墌 pg. 38, 48)

• Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape

Running Displays Set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV”. (墌 pg. 38, 48)

● 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.

● When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input connector, an optional DV cable can be connected instead of the S/AV/Editing cable. However, it is necessary to connect the editing cable of the S/AV/Editing cable to the VCR. (For details, see step 1.)

* Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN

connector.

** If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the

provided cable adapter. *** If necessry, use this cable for connections. ****When connecting the cable, open the cover.

EN 75

Select Scenes

Remote sensor

FADE/WIPE

EFFECT

EDIT IN/OUT

CANCEL

PLAY

R.A.EDIT ON/OFF

6 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s

remote sensor. Press PLAY (U) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.

The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.

7 If using a Wipe/Fader at

the beginning of the scene, press FADE/WIPE on the remote control.

● Cycle through the effects by pressing

Selected parameter

NIOUT

––: –– ~

––

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

TOTAL

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

–

––

–

CODETIME

0:000

MOD E

repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is displayed.

● You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the beginning of Program 1.

8 At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/

OUT on the remote control. The Edit-In position

appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu.

9 At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The

Edit-Out position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu.

10 If using a Wipe/Fader at the end of the scene,

press FADE/WIPE.

● Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is displayed.

● If you select a Wipe/Fader effect for an Edit-Out point, the effect is automatically applied to the following Edit-In point.

● You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the end of the last scene.

● When you use Fader/Wipe effects, that time is included in the total time (this does not apply to Picture Wipe/Dissolve.)

11 If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT.

(墌 pg. 69)

12 Repeat steps 8 through 11 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.

● If you are not using Wipe/Fader or Program AE with special effects, repeat steps 8 and 9 only.

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 deck’s Record-Standby mode will be cancelled and editing will not take place.

● If there are blank portions before or after the EditIn 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 program time exactly.

● Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.

● If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Program AE with special effects, you cannot use the Dissolve or Black & White Fader. In this case the Dissolve or Black & White indicator begins blinking. Once the next Edit-In point is registered, the effect is turned off. To combine these effects, use Sepia or Monotone during recording, then use the Dissolve or Black & White Fader during Random Assemble Editing.

● It is not possible to use Wipe/Fader effects and Program AE with special effects during Random Assemble Editing using a DV cable.

Fader And Wipe Menu

(available only for Random Assemble Editing)

You can also use the fader/wipe effects on page 40.

DISSOLVE: The new scene gradually appears

as the old one gradually disappears.

WIPE–CORNER: The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right corner to the lower left corner.

WIPE–WINDOW: The next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the screen toward the corners, covering the previous scene.

WIPE – SLIDE: The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to left.

WIPE – DOOR: The previous scene wipes out from the center to the right and left, like a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene.

WIPE–SCROLL: The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top.

WIPE–SHUTTER: The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the center toward the top and bottom of the screen.

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Automatic Editing To VCR

Remote sensor

Recording Start/

Stop Button

START/STOP

PAUSE R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

VCR REC STBY

13 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the

beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (9).

14 Point the remote control towards the VCR’s

remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY (79), or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

15 Press START/STOP

on the remote control. Editing proceeds as programmed, right through to the end of the last registered scene.

● When dubbing is

NIOUTMODE

00:25

1 2 3

–– 4 5

–– –– ––

7 8

07:18~08 :31 03:33~ 09:30 15 ::55

CODETIME

TOTAL

~ ~

02 :05

05 :53 13 :15 16 :29

9:39

––

–– ––

––––

complete, the camcorder enters the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its Record-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.

16 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and

the VCR. To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear, press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.

NOTES:

● Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing.

● When the editing cable is connected to the remote control’s PAUSE IN connector during dubbing, make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCR’s sensor, and the path between the two is unobstructed.

● Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated time codes. (墌 pg. 21)

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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.

Remote sensor

R.A.EDIT ON/OFF

Diagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing

1 Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point

the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF. Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.

Program 1

NIOUT

––

–– :–– ~

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

TOTAL

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

CODETIME

MOD E

–

––

0:000

Random Assemble Editing Menu

2 Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1

only. In order to check VCR and camcorder timing, select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit-In point.

3 Play 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 Record-Pause 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

4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s

remote sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

5 Press + or – to select “t VIDEO”, and press

SET/SELECT. The VIDEO Menu appears.

6 Press + or – to select

“SYNCHRO” and press SET/SELECT. The value for “SYNCHRO” is highlighted.

O.1

ROSYNCH

–

7 Based on the

diagnostics performed, you can now advance the VCR’s record timing by pressing +. You can also delay the VCR’s record timing by pressing –. The adjustment range is from –1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second increments. Press SET/SELECT to finish the setting.

8 Press + or – to select “BRETURN”, and press SET/

SELECT twice.

Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 6 on page 75.

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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Connection To A Personal Computer

[A] Using USB cable

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

To USB connector

Connector Cover**

To US B

[B] Using DV cable

Connector Cover**

* DV IN/OUT: GR-DVP7

DV OUT: GR-DVP5

** When connecting the cable, open the cover.

To DV I N /O UT* or DV OUT*

USB cable (provided)

Core filter

[A] Using USB cable

This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the provided software.

[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.

1 Connect the camcorder to your PC using the

appropriate cable as shown in the illustration.

2 If you are using the USB connection, set the

VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “MEMORY”.

3 Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “P”

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.

NOTES:

● Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB OR PC CONNECTION GUIDE” for the installation of the bundled software and drivers.

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

DV cable (optional)

Core filter

● Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.

● 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.

● If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode.

● 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.

● The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using.

“USB MODE” and/or “ACCESSING FILES” appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC.

NEVER disconnect the USB cable while “ACCESSING FILES” is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage.

To DV

connector

PC with DV

connector

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Using The Camcorder As A WebCam

This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection.

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Connector Cover*

To US B

1 Make sure all necessary software (provided) are

installed in your PC and all units are turned off.

2 Connect the camcorder to your PC using the USB

cable.

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

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

5 Turn on the PC.

● “Web CAMERA” appears on the screen.

● If the PC is not

powered on, the camcorder does not enter the Web Camera mode.

b CAMERAeW bCAMERAeW

6 When finished, turn

off the PC first, then the camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and PC.

NOTES:

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

● Use the provided software PIXELA ImageMixer to capture video in real time.

● You can also use the camcorder for web conference by using Microsoft Windows NetMeeting

● In the Web Camera mode, the following buttons cannot be operated: E-MAIL, SNAPSHOT, the Recording Start/Stop Button.

and signing up for MSN Hotmail.

USB cable (provided)

To US B

connector

USB-equipped PC

* When connecting the cable, open the cover.

Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and provided Software.

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REFERENCES

CONTENTS

DETAILS ..................................................................................................... 81

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................... 82

CAUTIONS ................................................................................................. 88

USER MAINTENANCE ................................................................................... 91

SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 92

INDEX ....................................................................................................... 94

Controls ................................................................................................. 94

Connectors ............................................................................................. 94

Indicators ............................................................................................... 94

Other Parts ............................................................................................ 94

Indications .............................................................................................. 96

TERMS .................................................................................................... 102

DETAILS

ITEMS NOTES

V Power (墌 pg. 10) ● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to

V VIDEO

RECORDING (墌 pg. 19, 20)

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.

● 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 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. The “T” indicator 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.

● During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker. To hear the sound, connect optional headphones to the headphone connector. The sound volume is at the level it was adjusted to during playback. (墌 pg. 22)

● During Interface Shooting, the “Tape Running” indicator and warning indications (墌 pg. 100, 101) 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)

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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 Power Adapter/Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Power

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. No power is supplied. 1. • The power is not connected properly.

•The battery is dead.

•The LCD monitor is not open fully or the viewfinder is not pulled out when recording.

1. • Connect the AC Power Adapter/Charger securely. (墌 pg. 11)

•Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one. (墌 pg. 10, 11)

•Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder.

Video and D.S.C. Recording

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

2. Recording cannot be performed.

3. When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.

4. When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant.

5. During recording, the date/ time does not appear.

2. • The Power Switch is set to

“P” or “OFF”.

— For Video Recording —

•The tape’s erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.

•The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.

•“TAPE END” appears.

•The cassette holder cover is open.

— For D.S.C. Recording —

•The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

3. • This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is not a malfunction.

4. • This is not a malfunction. 4.

5. • “DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”. 5. •Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”.

2. • Set the Power Switch to “A”

or “M”. (墌 pg. 14)

— For Video Recording —

•Set the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC”. (墌 pg. 16)

•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

•Replace with new cassette. (墌 pg. 16)

•Close the cassette holder cover.

— For D.S.C. Recording —

•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

—

(墌 pg. 38, 48)

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6. During recording, sound cannot be heard.

7. The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.

8. Digital Zoom does not work. 8. • 10X optical zoom is selected.

6. • The optional headphones are

not connected to the headphones connector.

•The sound volume of the headphones connector was not adjusted appropriately. The sound volume at this point is the same as the level it was adjusted to during playback.

7. • Certain Wipe/Fader effects, certain modes of Program AE with special effects, “DIS” and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time.

•The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.

Video and D.S.C. Playback

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

9. Play, Rewind and Fast-Forward functions do not work.

10. The LCD monitor image is distorted.

11. The tape is moving, but there is no picture.

12. Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.

13. A memory card cannot be played back.

9. • The Power Switch is set to

“A” or “M”.

•VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.

10. •During playback of the unrecorded portion, Highspeed Search and still playback, LCD monitor indications appear distorted. This is not a defect.

11. •Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to its VIDEO mode.

•The cassette holder cover is open.

12.

—

13. •The Power Switch is set to

“A” or “M”.

•The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

6. • Connect the optional headphones to the headphone connector. (墌 pg. 95)

•Adjust the sound volume during playback. (墌 pg. 22)

7. • Re-read the sections covering Wipe/Fader effects, Program AE with special effects and “DIS”. (墌 pg. 38, 39 –

41, 45)

8. • Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or “200X”. (墌 pg. 43)

•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

9. • Set the Power Switch to

“P”. (墌 pg. 22)

•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

10.

—

11. • Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback. (墌 pg. 24, 25)

•Close the cassette holder cover. (墌 pg. 16)

12. • Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette. (墌 pg. 91)

13. • Set the Power Switch to “P”. (墌 pg. 28)

•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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Advanced features

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

14. The focus does not adjust automatically.

15. In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed.

16. Snapshot mode cannot be used.

17. The colour of Snapshot looks strange.

18. The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.

19. The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.

20. White Balance cannot be activated.

21. Wipe/Fader effects do not work.

22. The Black & White Fader does not work.

23. Program AE with special effects does not work.

24. Even when Slow Shutter is not selected, the image looks like it is activated.

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

14. • 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.

15. • The 5-Second mode is set to “Anim.” in MANUAL Menu.

16. • The Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) is selected.

17. • The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject.

•The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated.

18. • Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.

19. • The subject is too bright. 19. •Set “r PROGRAM AE” to

20. • The Sepia (SEPIA) or

Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated.

21. • The Power Switch is set to “A”.

22. • The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated.

23. • The Power Switch is set to “A”.

24. • When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Shutter.

14. • Set Focus to the Auto mode. (墌 pg. 54)

•Clean the lens and check the focus again. (墌 pg. 91)

15. • Set “5S” to “5S” in MANUAL Menu. (墌 pg. 45)

16. • Disengage the Squeeze (SQUEEZE) mode. (墌 pg. 46)

17. • Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame. (墌 pg. 27, 52)

•Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone (MONOTONE). (墌 pg. 42)

18. • Press BACKLIGHT. (墌 pg. 56)

“SPOTLIGHT”. (墌 pg. 41)

20. • Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode before setting White Balance. (墌 pg. 42, 42)

21. • Set the Power Switch to “M”. (墌 pg. 14)

22. • Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone (MONOTONE). (墌 pg. 42)

23. • Set the Power Switch to “M”. (墌 pg. 14)

24. • If you want the lighting to look more natural, set “GAIN UP” to “ACG” or “OFF”. (墌 pg. 38, 44)

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