JVC LYT0002-0X8A, GR-DVX2EK Instructions Manual
GR-DVX2
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
LYT0002-0X8A
INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS
ABOUT DV
5
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
6
GETTING STARTED
8
Charging The Battery Pack ..................... 8
Installing The Battery Pack .................... 9
Indoor Use ..................................... 10
Using The Power Pack ........................ 10
Date/Time Settings ........................... 11
Loading/Unloading A Cassette .............. 12
Recording Mode Setting ...................... 13
Hand Strap Attachment ...................... 14
Using The Soft Camera Case ................. 14
Grip Strap Attachment........................ 15
Tripod Mounting ............................... 15
Dioptre Adjustment ........................... 16
Remote Control Unit .......................... 17
Operation Mode ............................... 18
RECORDING
19
Basic Recording ................................ 19
Advanced Features ............................ 25
PLAYBACK
49
Basic Playback ................................. 49
Advanced Features ............................ 50
Playback Menu ................................ 52
Basic Connections ............................. 54
EDITING
58
Dubbing ......................................... 58
Brand Setting .................................. 59
Random Assemble Editing .................... 60
For More Accurate Editing.................... 63
Audio Dubbing ................................. 65
Insert Editing................................... 66
TROUBLESHOOTING
67
AFTER USE
72
CONTROLS,
INDICATIONS AND
CONNECTORS
73
Camcorder ...................................... 73
Docking Station................................. 75
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications
During Recording ............................. 76
LCD Monitor Indications During Playback .... 77
Warning Indications........................... 78
CAUTIONS
79
SPECIFICATIONS
81
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
82
INDEX
83
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2 EN
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 nontheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug
immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard
by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains
plug then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger
Terminal coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red
If these colours do not correspond with the
terminal identifications of your plug, connect as
follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or
coloured black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or
coloured Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Camera. Before use, please read the safety information and
precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.
Using This Instruction Manual
•All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z 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 “Controls, Indications and Connectors”
(Z pgs. 73 – 78) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow. They contain extremely important information
regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 79 and 80 before use.
Warning on lithium cell battery
The battery used in this device may present a
fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do
not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C
(212°F) or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita
Electronic), Sanyo or Maxell CR2025; use of
another battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
n Dispose of used battery properly.
n Keep away from children.
n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in
fire.
CAUTIONS:
n To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
n When you are not using the AC Power
Adapter/Battery charger for a long period of
time, it is recommended that you disconnect
the power cord from AC outlet.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT
EN 3
This unit is produced to comply with Standard
IEC Publ. 65.
CAUTION (applies to the Docking Station):
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER–
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
NOTES:
●
The rating plate (serial number plate) and
safety caution are on the bottom and/or the
back of the main unit.
●
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the
AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
●
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the
Docking Station is on its bottom.
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 BN-V907U battery pack
and, to recharge it, the provided multi-voltage
AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate
conversion adapter may be necessary to
accommodate different designs of AC outlets in
different countries.)
SOME DO’S AND
DON’TS ON THE SAFE
USE OF EQUIPMENT
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but,
like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if
you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be
assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you
attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including
the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are
properly made and in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and
withdraw the mains plug when making or
changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt
about the installation, operation or safety of
your equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on
equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in
any doubt about it working normally, or if it is
damanged in any way — switch off, withdraw
the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose
dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is
unattended unless it is specifically stated that it
is designed for unattended operation or has a
standby mode. Switch off using the switch on
the equipment and make sure that your family
knows how to do this. Special arrangements
may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or
radios so that you are distracted from the
requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch
television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such
use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for
example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the
life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with
wood screws — to ensure complete safety
always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or
legs with the fixings provided according to the
instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to
rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything
into holes, slots or any other opening in the case —
this could result in a fatal electrical shock;
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical
equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than
sorry!
n This camcorder is designed exclusively for
the
digital video cassette. Only
cassettes marked
can be used with this
unit.
Before recording an important scene . . .
.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini
DV mark.
.... remember that this camcorder is not compatible
with other digital video formats.
.... remember that the this camcorder is intended
for private consumer use only. Any commercial
use without proper permission is prohibited.
(Even if you record an event such as a show,
performance or exhibition for personal
enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you
obtain permission beforehand.)
4 EN
About Batteries
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries
apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as
there is a risk of fire or explosion.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery terminals, or
the battery itself, to come in contact with metals, as
this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a
fire.
•When transporting, make sure the provided
battery cap is attached to the battery. If you
misplace the battery cap, carry the battery in a
plastic bag.
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but possess a
large power capacity. However, when the battery
pack becomes cool in an environment subject to
cold temperatures (below 10°C/50°F), the battery
pack has a characteristic that its usage time
becomes shorter and 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 some kind of heating pad, make
sure the battery pack does not come in direct
contact with the pad.)
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 attach and use
the provided hand strap. Hold the camcorder firmly
in your hand, with the strap securely around your
wrist. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the
viewfinder 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 cover. Do not let children operate the
camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to
this type of injury.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces.
It could tip over, causing serious damage to the
camcorder.
CAUTION! Attaching the camcorder to the Docking
Station, connecting cables (AUDIO/VIDEO,
S-VIDEO, Editing, DC) and leaving the unit on top
of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the
cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in
damage.
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.
EN 5
The digital video camera converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording.
A video signal is composed of a luminance signal (Y) and colour signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals are
identified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analogue to Digital) converter
samples the Y signal at 13.5 MHz, and R-Y and B-Y at 6.75 MHz, and changes them to an 8-bit quantum signal.
Sound sampled at 48 kHz is changed to a 16-bit quantum signal, and sound sampled at 32 kHz is converted
to a 12-bit signal.
NOTE:
The data recorded on a tape is digital, but the output of the this camcorder is analogue.
ABOUT DV
3 Audio Area
The digital audio signal is recorded here.
4 ITI (Insert and Tracking
Information) Area
Insert editing and post-recording editing
tracking signals are recorded here.
1 Sub-Code Area
The Time Code and Date/Time data are
written here, separate from the video
data. This enables you to display the date
and time during playback, even if they
weren’t displayed while recording.
2 Video Area
The digital video signal is recorded here.
Lens
Mic
A/D
conversion
Chromatic
Analysis
12 tracks/frame
VIDEO
Luminance Signal (Y)
A/D
conversion
A/D
conversion
AUDIO
Recording by
rotating head
helical scan
Tape direction
Sub-Code Area
Video Area
Audio Area
ITI Area
Head tracking direction
5.24 mm
6.35 mm
Signal
compression
Colour Difference
Signal (R-Y/B-Y)
Chrominance (C)
This camcorder separates the data into blocks, writing one block of each data type on each track of the tape.
6 EN
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
Hand strap
S-VIDEO cable DC cord
Soft camera case
AC Power
Adapter/Charger AA-V90EK
Battery pack BN-V907U
Editing cable
(ø 3.5 mini-plug, 2 poles)
VIDEO/AUDIO cable
(Docking Station to TV or VCR,
RCA plug 4 RCA plug)
VIDEO/AUDIO cable
(camcorder to TV or VCR,
ø 3.5 mini-plug 4 RCA plug)
EN 7
TW
Remote control unit
RM-V711U
MiniDV Cassette Tape 30 min
(DVM-30) M-DV30ME
Power Pack
CU-V900U
Grip strap
Cable adapter Lithium battery CR2025
(for remote control unit)
Cleaning cloth
PC connection cable,
D-SUB 9-pin
CD-ROM
The CD ROM contains
the following
2 software programs:
• JLIP Video Capture
• JLIP Video Producer
JLIP Video Capture Docking
Station GV-DS2 (referred to in
the manual as “Docking Station”)
Use of the JLIP Video Capture
Docking Station enables you to
capture video images from video
sources such as camcorders and
VCRs. Also refer to the JLIP Video
Capture Docking Station's
instruction manual.
JLIP connection cables x 2
(ø 3.5 mini-plug, 4 poles)
8 EN
Charging The Battery Pack
You can charge one battery pack at a time, or two consecutively.
GETTING STARTED
ATTACH
4
DETACH BATTERY/BATTERIES
Slide the battery or batteries in the direction of
the arrow and lift off.
•Remember to unplug the AC Adapter/
Charger’s power cord from an AC outlet.
BATTERY ONE TWO
BN-V907U approx. 100 min. approx. 200 min.
CHARGING TIME**
To AC outlet
Power cord
DC jack
Charger indicator 2
Power lamp
Charger indicator 1
DETACH
1
SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER
Plug the AC Adapter/Charger’s power cord in
to an AC outlet. The power lamp comes on.
2
ATTACH BATTERY/BATTERIES
Remove the battery pack’s protective cap and
attach while making sure the marks are
facing down and aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC Power Adapter/Charger.
•The Charger Indicator (1 or 2) begins blinking
to indicate charging has started.
3
CONFIRM STATUS
When the charger indicator stops blinking but
stays lit, charging is finished.
•If two batteries are attached to the charger,
they will be charged in the order that they
were attached.
Battery pack BN-V907U
AC Power
Adapter/Charger
EN 9
NOTES:
●
If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the
camcorder and charging stops.
●
When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger, be sure to use the supplied power cord only.
●
The AC Power Adapter/Charger is for use with the BN-V907U Battery Pack only.
●
When charging the Battery Pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the Charger Indicator may
not light. In this case, remove the Battery Pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger, then try charging
again.
●
Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure
to use it only in well-ventilated areas.
●
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.
** Charging Environment
Perform charging where the temperature is between 10° and 30°C. (20°–25°C is the ideal temperature range for
charging.) If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete.
Continuous Shooting
Continuous shooting is possible (See table below for recording time) under the following conditions:
•A BN-V907U Battery Pack is in use
•The temperature is approximately 20°C/68°F
However, . . .
•If the temperature is below 10°C/50°F, or
•If zoom or Record-Standby are engaged or LCD monitor is used repeatedly, continuous shooting capability
is reduced significantly. Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to
cover 3 times the planned shooting time.
Installing The Battery Pack
The battery pack does not charge while in the camcorder. Before installation, make sure the battery pack has
been charged fully.
1
2
1 2 3
1
OPEN BATTERY COVER
1
Slide the battery cover.
2 Pull open the battery cover in the direction
of the arrow.
2
INSERT BATTERY
Insert the mark end of the battery first.
3
CLOSE BATTERY COVER
Close the battery cover while pulling it and
slide it in the direction of the arrow.
BATTERY LCD monitor off/ LCD monitor on/
Viewfinder on Viewfinder off
BN-V907U approx. 45 min. approx. 40 min.
NOTES:
●
To remove the battery pack, turn off the
camcorder, open the battery cover and slide the
battery pack out.
●
Be careful not to drop the battery pack.
RECORDING TIME
mark
Battery
Battery cover
10 EN
1
INSERT BATTERY
Open the battery cover while pressing the
knob and insert the end of the battery
first. Close the battery cover.
2
ATTACH TO CAMCORDER
Attach the camcorder to the Power Pack in the
direction of the arrow. Turn the spring-loaded
screw inward and turn it clockwise to attach.
3
SUPPLY POWER
Connect the Power Pack DC cord to the
camcorder DC input jack.
NOTES:
●
When the battery remaining power indicator
appears as , that means the battery power is
close to nil. When the battery power is exhausted,
power turns off automatically.
●
When using the Power Pack, the battery pack
installed in the camcorder does not supply power.
●
After the battery packs in the Power Pack are
exhausted, the battery pack in the camcorder
does not begin to supply power. Detach the
Power Pack and turn off the camcorder to use the
battery pack installed in the camcorder.
GETTING STARTED
(Cont.)
1
SUPPLY POWER TO ADAPTER
Plug the AC Adapter/Charger’s power cord in
to an AC outlet.
2
SUPPLY POWER TO CAMCORDER
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.
NOTE:
When using the provided DC cord, make sure you
connect the end of the cable with the core filter to
the camcorder. The core filter improves performance of equipment.
Indoor Use
When using the camcorder indoors, you can use
the AC Adapter instead of a battery.
Using The Power Pack
For extended use, prepare the Power Pack, which
can be loaded with two battery packs.
DC-IN
Power lamp
When power is
supplied, the power
lamp lights.
AC Power
Adapter/Charger
Connector is
under this cover
DC input jack
To AC outlet Power cord
DC cord
DC cord
mark
Core Filter
Knob
Battery cover
Screw
EN 11
ON SCREEN OFF
ONDISPLAY
DATE / TIME
1 . 1 . 00
0 : 00
4
RETURN
OFF
P
L
A
Y
A
M
5S
MENU
REC MODE
WIDE MODE OFF
AGC
AUTO
20X
SP
ZOOM
DIS
GAIN UP
FLASH
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
4
END
ON
Date/Time Settings
Date and time will automatically be recorded on tape at all times. It is your choice to display it or not during
playback (Z pg. 52).
To set date and time follow the instructions from 1 to 5.
1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Set the Power Dial to “M” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial, and
open the LCD monitor fully.
•The power lamp comes on and the camcorder
is turned on.
•The LCD monitor can be tilted upward up to
180 degrees and downward up to 90 degrees.
2
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.
3
ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU
Move the pointer and highlight bar to “TO
DATE/TIME MENU” by rotating the Select Dial.
Press the Select Dial and the Date/Time Menu
appears.
4
INPUT DATE AND TIME
Move the pointer and highlight bar to “DATE/
TIME” by rotating the Select Dial. Press the
Select Dial and “day” is highlighted and begins
blinking.
Rotating the Select Dial (rotate it upward to
increase and downward to decrease), input the
day. Press the Select Dial. Repeat the procedure
to input the month, year, hour and minute.
•Press the Select Dial twice when the pointer
and highlight bar are set to “RETURN” to exit.
LCD monitor
MENU button
Recording Menu
Date/Time Menu
Lock button
Power Dial
Power lamp
Select Dial
Regarding Built-in Rechargeable Battery
To store the date/time in memory, a rechargeable
clock 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 installed in the camcorder continues to
supply power to the camcorder, the clock lithium
battery is always charged. However, if the
camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months, the
clock 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 etc. for
over 24 hours to charge the clock lithium battery.
Then perform the date/time setting before using the
camcorder.
It is also possible to use the camcorder without the
date/time setting.
NOTE:
If you don’t exit the Date/Time Menu, the clock
display will not move but the camcorder’s internal
clock continues to operate. Once you close the
menu, the date and time begin operation from the
current date and time, with no delay or loss.
12 EN
GETTING STARTED
(Cont.)
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette.
1
OPEN CASSETTE COVER
Turn on the power, then slide the OPEN/EJECT
switch in the direction of the arrow. The
cassette cover releases. Open the cover in the
direction of the arrow until it locks. The holder
opens automatically.
•Do not touch internal components.
2
INSERT/REMOVE TAPE
Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH
HERE” to close the cassette holder.
•Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes
completely before closing the cassette cover.
•When the battery’s charge is low, you may
not be able to close the cover. Do not apply
force. Replace the battery with a fully
charged one before continuing.
NOTES:
●
It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to
open. Do not apply force.
●
If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder
does not open, close the cassette cover and try
again.
●
Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the
holder when it’s closing. If this happens, the
holder will open automatically after a few
seconds.
●
When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a
cold place to a warm environment, wait a short
time before opening the cover.
●
Closing the cassette cover before the cassette
holder comes out may cause damage to the
camcorder.
●
When shooting again after already shooting a
scene, a blank portion is recorded on the tape or
a previously recorded scene is erased (recorded
over) if you open the cassette cover, regardless of
whether the cassette holder comes out or not. See
page 20 for information about recording from the
middle of a tape.
** To protect valuable recordings . . .
.... slide the erase protection switch on the back of
the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents
this tape from being recorded over. If you decide
later that you do want to record on this tape, slide
the switch back to “REC” before loading the tape.
TAPE RECORDING MODE
SP LP
DVM-30 Approx. 30 min. Approx. 45 min.
DVM-60 Approx. 60 min. Approx. 90 min.
RECORDING TIME
PUSH HERE
Cassette cover
Make sure the window
side is facing out.
Cassette holder
Erase protection switch**
OPEN/EJECT
switch
EN 13
SP SP LP
OFF
P
L
A
Y
A
M
5S
REC MODE
WIDE MODE OFF
AGC
AUTO
20X
SP
ZOOM
DIS
GAIN UP
FLASH
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
4
END
ON
REC MODE
WIDE MODE OFF
AGC
AUTO
20X
SP
ZOOM
DIS
GAIN UP
FLASH
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
4
END
ON
Recording Mode Setting
Set depending on your preference.
1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Set the Power Dial to “M” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial.
2
OPEN LCD MONITOR
Open the LCD monitor fully.
The power lamp comes on and the camcorder
is turned on.
•The LCD monitor turns on/off automatically
when it is opened/closed at approx. 90 degrees
while the Power Dial is set to any operation
mode (except “OFF”).
•The LCD monitor can be tilted upward up to
180 degrees and downward up to 90 degrees.
3
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.
4
SET RECORDING MODE
First move the pointer and highlight bar to
“REC MODE” by rotating the Select Dial. Press
the Select Dial and the parameter “SP” or “LP”
is highlighted. Select “SP” or “LP” by rotating
the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial to exit
from the Recording Menu.
•Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing is impossible
on a tape recorded in the LP mode.
•“LP” (Long Play) is more economical,
providing 1.5 times the recording time.
NOTES:
●
If the recording mode is switched during
recording, the playback picture will be blurred at
the switching point.
●
It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP
mode on this camcorder be played back on this
camcorder.
●
During playback of a tape recorded on another
camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there
may be momentary pauses in the sound.
Recording Menu
Recording mode indicator
LCD monitor
Lock button
Power dial
Power lamp
MENU button
Select Dial
14 EN
GETTING STARTED
(Cont.)
1
ATTACH HAND STRAP
Thread the strap through the eyelet 1, then
thread the loop through the end of the strap 2.
Pull firmly to ensure secure attachment.
Hand Strap Attachment
The provided Hand Strap helps you to keep a firm
hold on the camcorder. Make sure you never hold
the camcorder without using the Hand Strap.
1
2
3
1
2
2
Eyelet
Using The Soft Camera Case
Keep the camcorder in the soft camera case when
transporting it.
1
OPEN FLAP
2
PUT CAMCORDER IN
Insert with lens side down. By doing this, you
can begin shooting as soon as you take out the
camcorder from the soft camera case.
3
CLOSE FLAP
Velcro Flap
During transporting ...
Thread your belt through the
soft camera case's loop for nohands carrying.
When putting the
camcorder with the Power
Pack attached into the soft
camera case ...
Close the flap loosely, attaching
it to the velcro on the soft
camera case.
Flap
Loop
Hand strap
Loop
EN 15
1
2
3
Grip Strap Attachment
Before attaching the grip strap, detach the hand strap from the camcorder (Z pg. 14).
Tripod Mounting
Align the tripod’s screw with the mounting socket on
the bottom of the camcorder.
The camcorder can be mounted on a tripod even
with the Power Pack attached.
1
ATTACH GRIP STRAP TO HAND
STRAP EYELET
Thread the end of the grip strap through the
hand strap eyelet, then thread the other end of
the grip through the loop. Pull firmly to ensure
secure attachment.
2
ATTACH GRIP STRAP TO SUB
HAND STRAP EYELET
Open the pad and thread the end of the grip
strap through the sub hand strap eyelet.
3
ADJUST LENGTH
Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily
operate the START/STOP button and the zoom
switch 1. Position the pad so that it contacts
the back of your hand 2, then re-attach it 3.
NOTE:
If you want to take a snapshot (Z pg. 25) while
grasping the camcorder through the Grip strap
attached to the hand strap eyelet and the sub hand
strap eyelet, press the Sub SNAPSHOT button (
3
)
using your left hand. Because the SNAPSHOT
button will be covered by your right hand, pressing
it will not be possible.
Hand strap eyelet
Loop
Pad
Sub hand strap eyelet
START/STOP
Zoom switch
Pad
Bottom of the camcorder
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GETTING STARTED
(Cont.)
Diopter adjust
lever
OFF
P
L
A
Y
A
M
5S
PAUSE
Dioptre Adjustment
Adjust the viewfinder display for best viewing.
1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Set the Power Dial to “A”, or “M”.
2
TURN ON CAMCORDER
Pull out the viewfinder fully.
3
ADJUST DIOPTRE
Slide the Dioptre Adjust Lever located on the
bottom of the viewfinder.
•Slide in either direction, while looking at the
viewfinder display, until it looks best to you.
Dioptre
adjust lever
EN 17
TW
Remote Control Unit
You can use the RM-V711U to control the camcorder. When using the remote control, be sure to point it at
the remote sensor. The transmitted beam effective area for indoor use is approx. 5 m. The transmitted beam
may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation if the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or
powerful lighting.
Installing The Battery
The RM-V711U uses one lithium battery (CR2025).
1
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER
Pull out in the direction of the arrow while
pressing the knob as shown.
2
INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER
Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to
have the “+” mark visible.
3
RE-INSERT HOLDER
Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.
•Read the caution concerning lithium batteries
(Z pg. 2).
Operation Buttons
(Z pg. 50, 66)
Up Button (Z pg. 50)
INSERT Button (
Z pg. 66)
Down Button (Z pg. 50)
AUDIO MONITOR Button
(Z pg. 65)
MBR SET Button (
Z pg. 59)
A. DUB Button (Z pg. 65)
START/STOP Button (Z pg. 66)
PAUSE IN connector (Z pg. 60)
EFFECT ON/OFF Button
(
Z pg. 51)
EFFECT Button
(
Z pg. 51)
FADE/WIPE Button
(
Z pg. 61)
Left/Right Buttons
(
Z pg. 50)
SLOW Rewind/Forward
Buttons (Z pg. 49)
SHIFT Button (Z pg. 50)
DISPLAY Button (Z pg. 65)
Zoom Buttons (
Z pg. 50)
Knob
R.A. EDIT Buttons (Z pg. 61)
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Power Dial Position Function
Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.
Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If
you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try
this mode.
Allows you to record in 5-second clips to keep the action moving.
Other menu settings are the same as Full Auto mode, however
manually adjusted White Balance Adjustment settings are
effective.
Allows you (camcorder operator) to become part of the scene
once the camcorder is set. This mode is similar to the Self-Timer
on film cameras.
Allows you to play back a recording, Z pg. 49 – 57.
Self-Timer:
Operation Mode
Tuning the Power Dial allows you to choose the appropriate operation mode among the following modes:
Full Auto mode (A), Manual mode (M), 5 second mode recording (5S), Self-Timer mode ( ) and “PLAY”.
GETTING STARTED
(Cont.)
OFF
P
L
A
Y
A
M
5S
F . AUTO
PAUSE
MANUAL
PAUSE
According to the Power Dial position you have
selected, “F.AUTO” or “MANUAL” appears in the
upper left corner.
When set to
“
M
”, “5S” or “ ”When set to “A”
Full Auto:
A
Manual:
M
5 second mode recording: 5S
Playback: PLAY
To turn on the camcorder, first
turn the Power Dial to any
operation mode except “OFF”,
then pull out the viewfinder fully
or open the LCD monitor. When
turning the Power Dial from
“OFF” to “
A
” or when turning it
from “OFF” to “PLAY”, press and
hold the lock button located on
the dial.
Lock button
Power lamp
EN 19
Basic Recording
You should already have performed the necessary preparations (Z pgs. 8 – 16). Set the Power Dial to “A”
and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features.
NOTE:
Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time (Z pg. 11). Even if they don’t appear during
recording, you can display them during playback (Z pg. 53).
1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Set the Power Dial to “A” while pressing down
the lock button located on the dial.
2
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER OR OPEN
LCD MONITOR
Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD
monitor to approx. 90° degrees.
•The lens cover opens, the power lamp comes
on and the scene you're aimed at appears.
•The Record-Standby mode is engaged.
3
START RECORDING
When “PAUSE” appears, press START/STOP. A
beep signals the start of recording.
4
STOP RECORDING
Press START/STOP again to stop recording.
•The camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.
5
END RECORDING
When you’re finished recording, push back the
viewfinder or close the LCD monitor until it
clicks; the lens cover closes and the power
lamp goes out.
•When transporting, make sure the viewfinder
is pushed back and the LCD monitor is
closed and locked.
•To turn power on again, pull out the
viewfinder or open the LCD monitor.
OR
Set the Power Dial to “OFF”.
•When turning to “OFF”, it is not necessary to
press down the lock button.
NOTES:
●
The image will not appear simultaneously in the
LCD monitor and the viewfinder. No image
appears on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder
is pulled out. It is not possible to shoot using both
LCD monitor and viewfinder.
●
If 5 minutes elapse in the Record-Standby mode,
power shuts off automatically to conserve energy
and protect the heads. To turn the camcorder on
again, push back and pull out the viewfinder
again or close and re-open the LCD monitor. As
long as you don’t take out the tape you were
using or play it back, you can continue from
where you left off with no noticeable break on the
recorded video.
●
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.
Continue recording from where you stop so there
are no gaps by following "Recording from the
middle of a tape" (
Z
pg. 20).
●
Recored-Standby means that a tape is loaded and
the camcorder is ready to record.
●
During recording, sound is not heard from the
speaker. If you want to hear the sound, connect
optional headphones to the headphones jack. The
sound volume at this point is the same as the level
it was adjusted during playback.
●
To make the indications disappear, press and hold
the IND.ON/OFF button for more than approx. 1
second. However, it is impossible to remove the
tape running indicator “
444
” and warning
indications and so on (
Z
pg. 76).
●
Use the viewfinder when under direct sunlight or
when reflections make it difficult to see the LCD
monitor.
PAUSE
OFF
P
L
A
Y
A
M
5S
444
REC
Lock button
Power Dial
Display
Display
Record-Standby
During recording
Power lamp
START/STOP button
RECORDING
IND. ON/OFF
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MENU
OFF
P
L
A
Y
A
M
5S
OFF
P
L
A
Y
A
M
5S
1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial.
2
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER OR OPEN
LCD MONITOR
Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD
monitor to approx. 90° degrees.
•The lens cover opens, the power lamp comes
on.
3
START SEARCH
Press 4/6, then press
2
or
3
. Watch in the
viewfinder or the LCD monitor for the spot
where you want to begin recording.
4
ENGAGE STILL MODE
Once you find the spot at which you want to
start recording, press 4/6 to engage the Still
mode.
5
START RECORDING
Turn the Power Dial to any operation mode
except “PLAY” and “OFF”, then press START/
STOP.
•Start recording from a point prior to the end
of the last recording. A few seconds of the
end of the last recording will be erased.
NOTE:
If you start recording from the end of the previous
recording leaving no blank space, there may be
situations where a clean transition is not possible.
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
When removing a tape on which you were recording, or when you resume recording on a tape after playing
back the recording previously made (without taking the tape out between recordings), perform this
procedure.
RECORDING
(Cont.)
REWSTOP
PLAY/PAUSE
Lock button
FF
Power Dial
START/STOP Button
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 (Z pg. 60), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank
portion is recorded 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 leaving a blank portion on a
tape, perform the procedure in “Recording From The Middle of A Tape” (Z pg. 20) in the following
cases;
•After playing back the recorded tape, when
you shoot again.
•When power shuts off during shooting.
•When a tape is removed and re-inserted
during shooting.
•When shooting using a partially recorded tape.
•When shooting on a blank portion located
partway through the tape.
•When shooting again after already shooting a
scene and opening/closing the cassette cover.
NOTES:
●
The Time Code cannot be reset.
●
During fast-forwarding and rewinding, time code indication does not move smoothly.
Shooting start point
Newly recorded sceneBlankAlready recorded scene
Time code
05:43:21
Time code
00:00:00
Tape
Time code
00:00:00
Shooting start pointShooting stop point
TC 12 : 34 : 24
Display
When blank portion is recorded on a tape
Shooting start point
Time code
05:43:21
Time code
05:44:00
Tape
Time code
00:00:00
Shooting start pointShooting start point
Proper recording
Latest sceneNew sceneAlready recorded scene
Frames
(25 frames = 1 second)
Seconds
Minutes
Time code is displayed
during playback.
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications
You can make the LCD monitor/Viewfinder
indications appear/disappear.
1
PRESS IND.ON/OFF BUTTON
When you do not want the indications to
appear, press the IND.ON/OFF button
for longer than approximately 1 second.
Certain indications disappear.
Press again for longer than approx. 1 second to
make the indicaitons reappear.
NOTE:
It is impossible to make the tape running indicator
and warnings etc. disappear from the LCD monitor
or the viewfinder. For the indications that can be
removed, Z pg.76
Brightness Control
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by
rotating the Select Dial.
1
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
If you want to brighten the image...
Rotate the Select Dial upward until the
brightness indicator moves and the LCD
monitor reaches its appropriate brightness.
If you want to darken the image...
Rotate the Select Dial downward until the
brightness indicator moves and the LCD
monitor reaches its appropriate brightness.
•The brightness indication appears in the LCD
monitor.
90 min
REC
89 min 3 min 2 min
1 min0 min
Tape Remaining Indicator
The time remaining on the tape is automatically monitored and displayed (Z pg. 76). When the tape ends,
“TAPE END” appears. If the indications are turned off, the tape remaining indicator appears when remaining
time reaches 2 minutes.
blinking
blinkingblinking
– – – – – – – – – –
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BRIGHT
MENU
RECORDING
(Cont.)
Display
IND.ON/OFF button
Select Dial
EN 23
Interface Shooting
You can shoot yourself while viewing your own
image in the LCD monitor.
1
TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD
Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to
180 degrees so that it faces forward.
2
START RECORDING
Point the lens towards yourself and start
recording.
•During Interface Shooting, the “Tape Running”
indicator and warning indications
(Z pg. 78) are the only ones that will be
shown; they will appear horizontally
reversed in the display, but are not reversed
in the recording.
NOTE:
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)
Journalistic shooting
In some situations different angles of shooting may
be required for more dramatic results.
1
OPEN LCD MONITOR
Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back and
the LCD monitor is fully open (approx. 90°).
2
TILT LCD MONITOR
Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient
direction.
•The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle
(270°: 90° downward, 180° upward).
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Zoom
Select any one of the three powers of magnification and get “closer” to the subject (Z pg. 32).
Simply set the zoom switch to either zoom in (towards “T”) or zoom out (towards “W”). The zoom speed is
variable — the quicker you set the zoom switch, the quicker the zoom action.
NOTES:
●
Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital
Zoom.
●
During Digital Zoom, the quality of image may suffer.
●
Digital zoom cannot be used while the Video Echo effect (Z pg. 43), Snapshot Dissolve (Z pg. 25), the
Picture Wipe/Dissolve function (Z pg. 38) or the 5SD mode (Z pg. 28) are activated.
●
Macro shooting (as close as approx. 3 cm to the subject) is possible when the zoom switch is set all the
way to “W”.
T
D
W
T
D
W
T
D
W
T
D
W
T
D
W
Zoom display
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)
RECORDING
(Cont.)
Zoom switch
Digital
zoom zone
10X (optical)
zoom zone
EN 25
RECORDING
Advanced Features
1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
First turn the Power Dial to any operation
mode except “PLAY” and “OFF”, make sure
the viewfinder is pulled out or the LCD
monitor is open fully.
2
TAKE SNAPSHOT
Press SNAPSHOT.
If you press during Record-Standby...
.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be
recorded for approx. 5 seconds, then the
camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby
mode.
If you press during Recording...
.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be
recorded for approx. 5 seconds. The next
image then gradually overlaps the
snapshot and normal recording resumes.
•The sound effect of a shutter closing is
recorded together with the image.
Snapshot Flash:
The flash automatically lights at the subject when
it's dark (flash ready indicator appears in the
viewfinder or the LCD monitor) when taking a
snapshot in Record-Standby (Z pg. 26)
Motor Drive mode:
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect
similar to serial photography. (The interval between
the still pictures: approx. 0.7 seconds.)
Changing the Snapshot Setting:
•Still image with no frame can also be recorded
(Z pg. 34, 35).
•When you don't want to hear the shutter sound,
set BEEP/TALLY to “OFF” in the system menu
(Z pg. 34, 35). Though the sound is not heard
from the speaker, it is recorded on the tape.
NOTE:
When the grip strap is fastened to both the strap
eyelet and the sub-strap eyelet, use the Sub
SNAPSHOT button to take a snapshot.
Snapshot
Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession.
OFF
P
L
A
Y
A
M
5S
SNAPSHOT
PHOTO
PAUSE
Press SNAPSHOT during Record-Standby mode
Power Dial
Lock button
Display
During snapshot
Flash
Flash Ready Indicator
Press SNAPSHOT during recording (Snapshot dissolve)
Sub SNAPSHOT
SNAPSHOT
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RECORDING
Advanced Features (Cont.)
1
ENGAGE RECORD-STANDBY
First turn the Power Dial to any operation
mode except “PLAY” and “OFF”, make sure
the viewfinder is pulled out or the monitor is
open fully.
If the power dial is set to
“A”
... go to step 5.
If the power dial is set to
“M”, “5S”
or
“ ”
...
go to step 2.
2
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.
3
SELECT FUNCTION
Rotate the Select Dial to move the pointer and
highlight bar to “FLASH”, then press it.
4
SELECT FUNCTION PARAMETERS
Rotate the Select Dial to display “AUTO” and
press it. Setting is complete.
5
TAKE SNAPSHOT
Press SNAPSHOT.
NOTES:
●
The flash does not light when the flash is set to
“OFF” on the recording menu when GAIN UP is
set to “OFF” (
Z
pg. 32), when P.AE effect is set to
“TWILIGHT” and also when the battery remaining
power is low.
●
When taking several snapshots in succession
(Motor Drive Mode), the flash lights only during
the first one.
●
Although images shot with a flash tend to look
whiter than they actually are, to compensate for
this camcorder automatically darkens the picture
when using the flash. When shooting a subject at
a distance where the flash light cannot reach
(over 2 m), set the flash to “OFF” to prevent the
picture from becoming too dark.
●
The colour tone changes depending on the
background lighting conditions, such as under
fluorecent or halogen lamps.
●
When you want to change the brightness of the
flash, refer to “Adjusting Flash Brightness”
(Z pg. 27).
●
While charging the flash, blinks in the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder and the flash does not
light. Although noise may appear in the viewfinder or the LCD monitor, this is not a malfunction. This is not recorded. It can take up to ten
seconds to charge the flash.
Snapshot Flash (Auto Flash)
During Full Auto mode, or Manual mode when “FLASH” is set to “AUTO” in the Recording Menu, the flash
automatically lights at the subject if it’s dark ( appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder) when taking a
snapshot in Record-Standby.
F. AUTO
PAUSE
OFF
P
L
A
Y
A
M
5S
MENU
SNAPSHOT
13 . 02 . 97
17 : 46
– – – – – – – – – –
6
REC MODE
WIDE MODE OFF
AGC
AUTO
20X
SP
ZOOM
DIS
GAIN UP
FLASH
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
END
ON
4
Display
Recording Menu
Flash sensor
Flash
Power Dial
Lock button
MENU button
Flash Ready Indicator
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