JVC GR-DVP7A-BK, GR-DVP7A-SL/ED/SH User Manual
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
ENGLISH
Automatic Demonstration 8
GR-DVP7
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GETTING STARTED
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
ADVANCED FEATURES
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18
26
37
INSTRUCTIONS
REFERENCES
TERMS
LYT1003-001A
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102
EN
2 EN
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and
precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.
Using This Instruction Manual
● All major sections 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
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
● If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming
from the camcorder or AC Power Adapter/
Charger, shut it down and unplug it
immediately. Continue using the camcorder or
AC Power Adapter/Charger under these
conditions could lead to fire or electric shock.
Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to
repair the malfunction yourself.
● 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.
EN 3
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.)
4 EN
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
EN 5
● AC Power Adapter/
Charger
AA-V100EA, AA-V100A,
AA-V100A-S,
AA-V100SH or
AA-V100ED
● Remote Control Unit
RM-V717U
● USB Cable ● S/AV/Editing Cable ● Editing Extension Cable
● Memory Card 8 MB
(Already inserted in the
camcorder)
● Battery Pack
BN-V107U-S or
BN-V107U-B
●CD-ROM ● AAA (R03) Battery x 2
● Strap
(墌 pg. 7 for
attachment)
● DC Cord
(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.
6 EN
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.
g
h
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.
EN 7
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
EN 9
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
1
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.
EN 11
Using The Battery Pack
A
Notches
B
BATT. RELEASE
Switch
1
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.
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-V15
VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80
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.
AC Power Adapter/Charger
AC Power Adapter/Charger
Using AC Power
To AC outlet
AC Power Adapter/
POWER indicator
Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord
1
from the AC Power Adapter/Charger.
Charger
(red)
To battery pack mount
Power cord
To DC O U T
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.
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.
12 EN
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
EN 13
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.
P:
● 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)
EN 15
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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30
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 .:.02
02
17
30
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
EN 17
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
25
min
EN 19
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
20 EN
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
T
10xW
T
20xW
T
40xW
T
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.
T
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
EN 21
Time Code
During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded
scene on the tape during playback.
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00”
(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code
continues from the last time code number.
To perform Random Assemble Editing (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.
EN 23
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 Button
VIDEO/MEMORY Button
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
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)
24 EN
VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.)
Connections To A TV Or VCR
These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV
instruction manuals.
A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors
To TV or V C R
Red to AUDIO R IN*
TV
White to AUDIO L IN*
S/AV/Editing cable
(provided)
Connector Cover**
* Not required for watching still images only.
** When connecting the cable, open the cover.
B. Connction to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors
Connector
Cover**
To S/AV connector
To S/AV connector
S/AV/Editing cable
(provided)
Yellow to VIDEO IN
Black: Not connected
Not connected
To TV or VCR
Red to AUDIO R IN*
White to AUDIO L IN*
Yellow: Not connected
Black to S-VIDEO IN
VCR
TV
VCR
Not connected
* Not required for watching still images only.
** When connecting the cable, open the cover.
EN 25
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...
● Insert the cable straight into the S/AV connector.
● 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.
● If no image is displayed or no sound is heard from
the TV, set “S/AV INPUT” to “OFF” in VIDEO
Menu. (墌 pg. 51)
To S/AV connector
S/AV/Editing cable
(provided)
26 EN
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
EN 27
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
A
1024
C
B
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.
51
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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-DVX70)
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
EN 29
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 Fanfa re
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 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
30 EN
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
3
2
1
4
5
6
8 9
7
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
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NOTE:
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