JVC GR-HD1 Instruction Manual
DIGITAL HD
VIDEO CAMERA
GR-HD1
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ENGLISH
GETTING STARTED 12
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
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INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is
located on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
TERMS
LYT1154-001D
35
69
88
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. 84 – 87) and familiarize 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 78 through 80 before use.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
The AA-V40U AC Power Adapter/Charger should
be used with:
AC 120 Vd, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada, AC
110 V - 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz in other countries.
CAUTION (applies to the AA-V40U)
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION (s’applique à l’AA-V40U)
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE
DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
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.
CAUTIONS:
● This camcorder is designed to be used with
NTSC-type color 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-V416U/V428U battery packs
and, to recharge them or 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.)
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
EN 3
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 (3-15/16”) 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.)
This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials
may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries
Alliance:
<http://www.eiae.org>
4 EN
A
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.
But improper use can result in potential electrical
shock or fire hazards. This product has been
engineered and manufactured to assure your
personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in
safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its
installation, use and servicing.
TTENTION:
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions
marked on your product and its operating
instructions. For your safety, please read all the
safety and operating instructions before you operate
this product and keep this manual for future
reference.
INSTALLATION
1. Grounding or Polarization
(A)Your product may be equipped with a polarized
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.
(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a
grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety
feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
2. Power Sources
Operate your product only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power
company. If your product is intended to operate from
battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
3. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in
a risk of fire or electric shock.
4. Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the product.
5. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating, these
openings must not be blocked or covered.
● Do not block the openings by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
● Do not place the product in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instructions have been adhered to.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling
only as recommended by the manufacturer.
ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected
to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system
is grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article
810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode.
2. Lightning
For added protection for this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due
to lightning and power-line surges.
3. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to
keep from touching such power lines or circuits as
contact with them might be fatal.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
EN 5
USE
1. Accessories
To avoid personal injury:
● Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product.
● Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table recommended by the manufacturer or sold
with the product.
● Use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for any mounting of the product.
● Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across
thresholds or deep-pile carpets.
2. Product and Cart Combination
A product and cart
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause
the product and cart
combination to overturn.
3. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near
water-for example, near a
bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in
a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the
like.
4. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the product.
5. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer of this product as they may cause
hazards.
6. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
7. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
SERVICING
1. Servicing
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits
a marked change in performance and you are
unable to restore normal operation by following the
detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do
not attempt to service it yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
2. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is
damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance-this indicates a need for service.
3. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or
other hazards.
4. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in safe
operating condition.
6 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!
Connecting cables (S/AV/Editing, USB, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not
recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.
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 7
AC Power Adapter/
Charger AA-V40U
Remote Control Unit
RM-V717U
Lens Hood
(Already attached to the
camcorder; 墌 pg. 8)
S/AV/Editing Cable Editing Extension Cable Component Video Cable Audio Extension Cable
Audio Cable x 2
(for connection of
optional headphones
and external microphone
墌 pg. 10)
NOTES:
● 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.
● Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.
DC Cord Battery Pack
AAA (R03) Battery x 2
(for remote control unit)
Lens Cap
(墌 pg. 8 for attachment)
Cleaning Cassette Core Filter
BN-V428U
CD-ROM USB Cable
Shoulder Strap
(墌 pg. 10 for attachment)
(墌 pg. 9 for attachment)
•Large x 1
•Medium x 3
•Small x 3
Memory Card 8 MB
(Already inserted in the
camcorder)
Handle
(墌 pg. 10 for attachment)
8 EN
How To Detach/Attach The Lens
Hood
The provided lens hood helps block out glare when
shooting under bright sunlight, the same way
professional photographers do.
Lens hood
Screw
To det ach
1 Loosen the screw on the lens hood.
2 Turn the lens hood counterclockwise.
To att ach
1 While slanting the lens hood, align the lens hood
with the camcorder’s lens, and then turn it
clockwise.
2 Tighten the screw on the lens hood.
NOTE:
Normally, use the camcorder with the lens hood
attached. Remove the lens hood only when you use
the optional wide or telephoto conversion lens.
How To Attach The Lens Cap
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to
the lens hood when camcorder is not in use.
NOTE:
You cannot attach the lens cap directly to the
camcorder.
Place here during shooting.
EN 9
How To Attach The Core Filter
Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter
reduces interference.
Types of core filters
Size Cable
Large i.LINK cable* Twice
USB cable** Once
Medium
Small
* Optional
(If you have an optional JVC i.LINK cable
VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U with core
filters, it is not necessary to attach the provided
core filter. If you are going to use any other
i.LINK cable, attach the provided core filter.)
** Attach two core filters to both ends of the cable.
*** Not necessary to wind the cable.
The procedure below is an example of winding
cable once.
Component video
cable***
DC cord
Audio cable
Times to
wind
—
Once
1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core
filter.
Stopper
2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving
approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug
and the core filter. Wind the cable once around
the outside of the core filter as shown in the
illustration.
● Wind the cable so that it is not slack.
3 cm
3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut.
To attach the core filter to the component video
cable
1) Release the stoppers on both ends of the core
filter.
2) Run the cable through the core filter, leaving
approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug
and the core filter.
3 cm
3) Close the core filter until it clicks shut.
NOTES:
● Take care not to damage the cable.
● When connecting a cable, attach the end with the
core filter to the camcorder.
Wind once.
10 EN
How To Attach The Strap
1 Following the illustration, thread the strap
through the eyelet a.
2 Fold it back and thread it through the buckle b.
3 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of
the strap to the other eyelet c.
4 Confirm the strap is not twisted.
How To Attach The Handle
Mount the Handle on the Shoe and tighten the
screw. You can attach the optional Video Light or
Stereo Microphone to the Shoe on the Handle or on
the camcorder’s Shoe. When using the Microphone
or Video Light, refer also to its instruction manual.
Screw
How To Use The Audio Cable
When using optional headphones or external
microphone, connect to the provided audio cable
(with a core filter attached), then connect the audio
cable to the camcorder. The core filter reduces
interference.
Microphone
Headphones
Audio cable
(provided)
Core filter
To (headphones)
To MI C
Open the connector cover.
CONTENTS
EN 11
GETTING STARTED 12
Power .......................................................................12
Grip Adjustment .......................................................14
Tripod Mounting ......................................................14
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................................14
Viewfinder Adjustment .............................................15
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ......................15
Operation Mode .......................................................16
Date/Time Settings ....................................................17
Loading A Cassette
/Unloading A Cassette ..........................................18
Loading A Memory Card
/Unloading A Memory Card .................................19
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 20
VIDEO RECORDING ....................................................20
Basic Recording ........................................................20
Recording Mode .......................................................21
Tape Remaining Time ...............................................22
Zooming ...................................................................22
Journalistic Shooting .................................................22
Interface Shooting .....................................................22
Time Code ................................................................23
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ....................23
VIDEO PLAYBACK ......................................................24
Normal Playback ......................................................24
Still Playback ............................................................24
Frame-By-Frame Playback ........................................24
Shuttle Search ...........................................................25
Blank Search ............................................................25
Connections To A TV Or VCR .................................. 26
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK 28
D.S.C. RECORDING .....................................................28
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ..............................28
D.S.C. PLAYBACK .......................................................29
Normal Playback Of Images .....................................29
Auto Playback Of Images .........................................29
Index Playback Of Files ............................................30
Viewing File Information ..........................................30
Removing On-Screen Display ...................................30
Protecting Files .........................................................31
Deleting Files ...........................................................32
Resetting The File Name ...........................................33
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ...................33
Initializing A Memory Card ......................................34
ADVANCED FEATURES 35
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT .......................... 35
Changing The Menu Settings .................................... 35
RECORDING MENUS .................................................. 36
PLAYBACK MENUS ..................................................... 41
FEATURES FOR RECORDING ....................................... 43
Self-Timer .................................................................43
Snapshot (For Video Recording) ...............................44
Exposure Control ......................................................44
Iris Lock ...................................................................45
Backlight Compensation ........................................... 45
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment ............................46
Manual Iris Adjustment ............................................ 46
Auto Focus ...............................................................46
Manual Focus ........................................................... 47
Manual Zooming ...................................................... 47
White Balance Adjustment ....................................... 48
Manual White Balance Adjustment .......................... 49
Wipe Or Fader Effects ..............................................50
Program AE .............................................................. 50
Special Effects ..........................................................51
NAVIGATION Function ........................................... 52
DUBBING .................................................................. 54
Dubbing To Or From A VCR .................................... 54
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With
An i.LINK Connector (Digital Dubbing) ................ 55
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To
A Memory Card .................................................... 57
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ...........................58
Audio Dubbing (DV only) ........................................60
Insert Editing (DV only) ............................................61
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] (DV only) ........62
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS .............................................. 67
Connection To A Personal Computer .......................67
Using The Camcorder As A WebCam .......................68
REFERENCES 69
DETAILS .................................................................... 69
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 70
CAUTIONS ................................................................. 78
USER MAINTENANCE .................................................. 81
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................ 82
INDEX ....................................................................... 84
TERMS 88
12 EN
A
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
Battery pack
BN-V416U or
BN-V428U
GETTING STARTED
POWER indicator
AC Power Adapter/
Charger
CHARGE indicator
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.
5 Unplug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power
cord from the AC outlet.
Battery pack Charging time
BN-V416U Approx. 2 hr.
BN-V428U* Approx. 3 hr. 20 min.
*Provided
NOTES:
● If the protective cap is attached to the battery
pack, remove it first.
● If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the AC
Power Adapter/Charger during battery charging,
power is supplied to the camcorder and charging
stops.
● Charging is not possible if the wrong type of
battery is used.
● When charging the battery pack for the first time
or after a long storage period, the CHARGE
indicator may not light. In this case, remove the
DC OUT connector
To AC ou tl et
battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger,
then try charging again.
● If the battery operation time remains extremely
short even after having been fully charged, the
battery is worn out and needs to be replaced.
Please purchase a new one.
● For other notes, 墌 pg. 69.
Using The Battery Pack
Power Switch
Arrow
Lock Button
BATT.RELEASE Switch
1
With the arrow on the battery pack pointing
upward, push the battery pack slightly against the
battery pack mount a.
2 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place b.
To detach the battery pack...
Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding
BATT. RELEASE to detach it.
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.
TTENTION:
Before detaching the power source, make sure
that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to
do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.
INFORMATION:
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-V15U
AC Power Adapter/Charger
VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80U
AC Power Adapter/Charger
Read the kit’s instruction manual before using.
Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC
Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or
BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and
supply power directly to the camcorder.
EN 13
Using AC Power
Open the cover.
To DC connector
To AC outlet
Power cord
AC Power Adapter/
To DC OU T
connector
Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord
1
from the AC Power Adapter/Charger.
Charger
DC cord
2 Plug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord
into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.
3 Plug the DC cord jack with smaller diameter to
the camcorder’s DC connector.
4 Plug the DC cord jack with larger diameter 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. 69.
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/50°F), 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. 69.
GETTING STARTED
14 EN
Grip Adjustment Tripod Mounting
1 Adjust the velcro strip.
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, SNAPSHOT and Power Zoom
Switch. Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your
preference.
NOTE:
The grip can rotate 90º downward. It is useful to
shoot images below.
To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the
direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and
stud hole on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw
clockwise.
● Some tripods are not equipped with studs.
CAUTION:
When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend
its legs to stabilize 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. Press
PUSH OPEN and 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˚
PUSH OPEN Button
EN 15
PAUSE
BR IGHT
NOTES:
● When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD
monitor is opened, you can select whether you
use the LCD monitor and the viewfinder
simultaneously or individually. Set “PRIORITY” to
the desired mode in SYSTEM Menu.
(墌 pg. 35, 38)
● The image on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) and
the image on the TV screen may look differently in
terms of the brightness and color. Confirm the final
image on the TV screen.
● Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder. However, this is not a
malfunction. (墌 pg. 74)
Viewfinder Adjustment
1 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.
Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it
manually for best viewability.
3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” or “P” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
3 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “n”, and
press it. The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears.
5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “BRIGHT”,
and press it. The Menu Screen closes and the
brightness control indicator appears.
6 Rotate the MENU Wheel until the appropriate
brightness is reached.
7 Press the MENU Wheel in.
● It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder.
GETTING STARTED
MENU Wheel
Diopter Adjustment Control
CAUTION:
When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to
pinch your fingers.
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Operation Mode
To turn on the camcorder, turn the Power Switch to
align any operation mode except “OFF” to the
Power Lamp while pressing down the Lock Button
located on the switch.
Lock Button
Power Lamp
Power Switch
MEMORY
Playback Mode Switch
Recording Mode Switch
Choose the appropriate operation mode according
to your preference using Power Switch and
Recording Mode Switch for recording or Playback
Mode Switch for playback.
Power Switch Position
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.
M (Manual Recording):
Allows you to set various recording functions
using the Menus. (墌 pg. 35)
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 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. 35)
Recording Mode Switch Position
MEMORY:
Allows you to record still images on a memory
card.
HD/SD/DV:
Allows you to record on a tape in MPEG2 (480p/
720p) format or DV format (480i).
For details, refer to “Recording Mode” (墌 pg. 21).
Playback Mode Switch Position
VIDEO:
Allows you to play back a tape.
MEMORY:
Allows you to play back images stored in a
memory card or access data stored in a memory
card.
Power-Linked Operation
When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, you
can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/
closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in
the viewfinder.
EN 17
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. 35, 42)
Lock Button
Power Switch
MENU Wheel
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 the MENU Wheel in.
The Menu Screen appears.
4 Rotate the MENU Wheel
to select “n”, and press
it. The CAMERA DISPLAY
Menu appears.
5 Rotate the MENU Wheel
to select “CLOCK ADJ.”,
and press it. The
parameter for “Month” is highlighted.
6 Rotate the MENU Wheel
to input the month, and
press it. Repeat to input
the day, year, hour and
minute.
7 Rotate the MENU Wheel
to select “BRETURN”, and
press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.
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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 (month), the
clock stops. When you finish setting the minute and
press the MENU Wheel in, the date and time begin
operation from the date and time you have just set.
GETTING STARTED
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Loading A Cassette /Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or
eject a cassette.
Erase protection tab
Make sure the
window side is facing
out.
PUSH HERE
1 Loosen the grip strap.
2 Slide 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.
3 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE”
to close the cassette holder.
● Be sure to press only the section labeled
“PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder;
touching other parts may cause your finger to
get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in
injury or product damage.
● 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.
4 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it
locks into place.
To protect valuable recordings…
Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape
in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the tape
from being recorded over. To record on this tape,
slide the tab back to “REC” before loading it.
Cassette holder
Cassette holder
OPEN/EJECT Switch
cover
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 35 and
36.
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. 23).
Recording mode
SP LP
EN 19
A
Loading A Memory Card /Unloading A Memory Card
The provided memory card is already inserted in the
camcorder at the time of purchase.
Clipped edge
Label
Card Cover (MEMORY CARD)
1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.
2 Slide to open the card cover (MEMORY CARD).
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.
Memory card
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. 34)
TTENTION:
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 recognize whether
or not the card is installed.
GETTING STARTED
20 EN
VIDEO RECORDING
Basic Recording
NOTE:
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed
below:
● Power (墌 pg. 12)
● Loading A Cassette (墌 pg. 18)
Recording Mode
Switch
PUSH
OPEN
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
Power Lamp
MEMORY
Power Zoom
Switch
Power Switch
Lock Button
Recording Start/Stop Button
Tally Lamp
(Lights while recording is in
progress.)
1 Remove the lens cap.
2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor
fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully.
3 Set the Recording Mode Switch to “HD”, “SD” or
“DV”. For details, refer to “Recording Mode”
(墌 pg. 21).
4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
● 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.
6 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button again. The camcorder re-enters the
Record-Standby mode.
NOTES:
● To listen to the sound during recording, connect
the optional headphones to the (Headphones)
jack.
● 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. 75)
• 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. 23).
● To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off,
墌 pg. 35, 38.
● To record in LP (Long Play) mode, 墌 pg. 35, 36.
● For other notes, 墌 pg. 69.
EN 21
Recording Mode
Following procedure is an example of the operation;
to change the position of the Recording Mode
Switch from “DV” to “MEMORY”.
1 Slide the Recording Mode
Switch to right.
● The switch’s position is at
“SD”.
2 Slide the Recording Mode
Switch upward.
● The switch’s position is at
“HD”.
3 Slide the Recording Mode
Switch to left.
● The switch’s position is at
“MEMORY”.
Features for Video Recording Mode
DV:
Allows you to record on a tape in DV format (480i).
The camcorder records signals in the interlace scan
mode (half of 525 scanning lines at 1/60th of a
second).
The image will be recorded in an aspect ratio of 4:3.
The DV mode is suitable for playback on a
conventional 4:3-screen TV.
SD:
Allows you to record on a tape in MPEG2 format
(480p). The camcorder records signals in the
progressive scan mode (525 scanning lines at 1/60th
a second at one time)
The SD mode reduces flickering more effectively
than a recording in DV mode.
The image will be recorded in an aspect ratio of
16:9. The SD mode is suitable for playback on a
wide-screen TV or high definition TV.
MEMORY
MEMORY
MEMORY
HD:
Allows you to record on a tape in MPEG2 format
(720p). The camcorder records signals in the
progressive scan mode (750 scanning lines at 1/30th
of a second for recording and 1/60th of a second for
playback at one time)
The HD mode enables digital high definition
recording that offers higher picture quality than a
recording in SD or DV mode.
The image will be recorded in an aspect ratio of
16:9. The HD mode is suitable for playback on a
wide-screen TV or high definition TV.
Recording modes and features
There are some features which are not available
depending on the recording mode.
Yes: Available
No: Not Available
: Some features are not available.
Features DV SD HD
Frame-By-Frame Playback
(墌 pg. 24)
5-Second Recording (墌 pg. 37)
Wipe Or Fader Effects (墌 pg. 50)
Special Effects (墌 pg. 51)
Slow-Motion Playback (墌 pg. 59)
Playback Zoom (墌 pg. 59)
Playback Special Effects
(墌 pg. 60)
Audio Dubbing (墌 pg. 60)
Insert Editing (墌 pg. 61)
Random Assemble Editing
[R.A.Edit] (墌 pg. 62)
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Ye s Ye s
Ye s Ye s
Ye s N o N o
Ye s N o N o
Ye s N o N o
Ye s N o N o
Ye s N o N o
Ye s N o N o
Supported formats
Horizontal lines Vertical lines Aspect ratio
Frames per sec.
(REC)
Scan mode Recording mode
1280 720 16:9 30 Progressive HD
704 480 16:9 60 Progressive SD
704 480 4:3 60 Interlaced DV
Maximum continuous recording time
Battery pack
DV mode HD/SD mode DV mode HD/SD mode
Viewfinder on LCD monitor on
BN-V416U 1 hr. 30 min. 1 hr. 15 min. 1 hr. 10 min. 1 hr.
BN-V428U* 2 hr. 50 min. 2 hr. 15 min. 2 hr. 10 min. 1 hr. 50 min.
BN-V840U 4 hr. 3 hr. 20 min. 3 hr. 10 min. 2 hr. 50 min.
BN-V856U 5 hr. 40 min. 4 hr. 50 min. 4 hr. 30 min. 4 hr.
*Provided
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
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VIDEO RECORDING (cont.)
Tape Remaining Time
Approximate tape remaining time appears on the
display. “– h – – m” means the camcorder is
calculating the remaining time. When the remaining
time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts
blinking.
– h– – m1 h 0 m0
h 5 9
0
h 3
m
m
(Now calculating)
0
h 2
m0 h 1 m0 h 0 m
(Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking)
Zooming
Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous
change in image magnification.
Zoom In
Press the “T” side on the Power Zoom Switch.
Zoom Out
Press the “W” side on the Power Zoom Switch.
● The further you press the Power Zoom Switch, the
quicker the zoom action.
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
1xW
T
10xW
T
20xW
T
40xW
T
● 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 when the Recording
Mode Switch is set to “MEMORY” or “HD”.
● Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2”) to
the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom
Lever is set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE
MACRO” in MANUAL Menu on page 37.
● For other notes, 墌 pg. 69.
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 and the grip in the
most convenient direction.
The LCD monitor can rotate
270º (90º downward, 180º
upward). The grip can rotate
90º downward.
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.
Self Recording
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)
10xW
T
Approximate zoom ratio
Digital zoom zone
10X (optical) zoom zone
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. 47), 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. 36)
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
appears inverted as it would when viewing a
mirror. However, the actual recorded image
does not appear inverted.
EN 23
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. 62 –
66), 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” in the
following cases;
● When shooting again after playing back a
recorded tape.
● When power shuts off during shooting.
● When a tape is removed and re-inserted during
shooting.
● When shooting using a partially recorded tape.
● When shooting on a blank portion located
partway through the tape.
● When shooting again after shooting a scene then
opening/closing the cassette holder cover.
Display
12:34:24
Frames are not displayed
during recording.
Minutes
Seconds
Frames
(30 frames = 1 second)
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (墌 pg. 25)
to find the spot at which you want to start
recording, then engage the Still Playback mode.
(墌 pg. 24)
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. 39)
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape
Time code
00:00:00
Tape
recorded scene
Shooting start
point
Proper recording
Time code
00:00:00
Ta pe
recorded scene
Shooting start
Already
Already
point
Time code
05:43:21
Blank
Shooting stop
point
Time code
05:43:21
New
scene
Shooting start
point
Time code
00:00:00
Newly recorded
Shooting start
Time code
05:44:00
Latest scene
Shooting start
scene
point
point
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
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VIDEO PLAYBACK
Normal Playback
Lock Button
Power Switch
Play/Pause Button (4·9)
Stop Button (8)
Playback Mode Switch
Speaker
Rewind Button (3)
MENU Wheel (VOLUME)
Fast-Forward Button (5)
1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 18)
2 Set the Playback Mode 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, press 3 to rewind, or
5 to fast-forward the tape.
NOTES:
● Clean the video heads using an optional dry
cleaning cassette when:
• No picture during playback.
• Blocks of noise appear during playback.
For details, 墌 pg. 79.
● 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. 26)
● 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. 75)
• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the
“ ” battery indicator does not appear.
● When a cable is connected to the AV connector,
the sound is not heard from the speaker.
To control the speaker volume…
Rotate the MENU Wheel towards “+” to turn up the
volume, or towards “–” 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
stabilizes the still image.
Frame-By-Frame Playback
Allows frame-by-frame search during video
playback. This feature is available only with a tape
recorded in DV recording mode.
1) Press 4·9 during playback.
2) Rotate the MENU Wheel toward R for forward
and T for reverse.
EN 25
A
Shuttle Search
Allows high-speed search in either direction during
video playback.
1) During playback, press 5 for forward search,
or 3 for reverse search.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4·9.
● During playback, press and hold 5 or 3.
The search continues as long as you hold the
button. Once you release the button, normal
playback resumes.
● A slight mosaic effect appears on the display
during Shuttle Search. This is not a
malfunction.
TTENTION:
(DV mode only)
During Shuttle Search, parts of
the picture may not be clearly
visible, particularly on the left
side of the screen.
Blank Search
Helps you find where you should start recording in
the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption.
(墌 pg. 23)
1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 18)
2 Set the Playback Mode 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 BLANK
SEARCH.
● The “BLANK
SEARCH”
indication appears
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.
● To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8.
BLANK SEARCH
PUSH "STOP" BUTTON
TO CANCEL
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
Playback Zoom
Playback Special Effects
Available only with the remote control (provided).
(墌 pg. 59)
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
26 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.
To Connect A Conventional TV or VCR
Connector
To S/ AV
12345
A Not required for connection.
B Black to S-VIDEO IN*
C Yellow to VIDEO IN**
D White to AUDIO L IN***
E Red to AUDIO R IN***
* Connect when your TV/VCR has S-VIDEO IN
and A/V input connectors. In this case, it is not
necessary to connect the yellow video cable.
** Connect when your TV/VCR has only A/V input
connectors.
*** Not required for watching still images only.
**** When connecting the cable, open the cover.
Cover****
S/AV/Editing cable
(provided)
VCR
TV
To Connect To A TV or VCR Equipped With The
Component Video Connectors
Connector Cover**
To S/ AV
S/AV/Editing cable
(provided)
To Y/ PB/PR
456
Push to connect or
disconnect
Component video cable
(provided)
Audio extension cable
(provided)
123
A To component video connectors
B White to AUDIO L IN*
C Red to AUDIO R IN*
D Not required for connection.
E Not required for connection.
F Not required for connection.
* Not required for watching still images only.
** When connecting the cable, open the cover.
Wide-screen TV or
high definition TV
VCR
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EN 27
1 Make sure all units are turned off.
2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown
in the illustration.
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 For S-video or video connection
Set “S/VIDEO” to “16:9 TV” or “4:3 TV”
depending on the aspect ratio of the TV you are
connecting. (墌 pg. 35, 42)
For component video connection
Set “Y/Pb/Pr” to any picture size depending on
the TV to which you are connecting.
(墌 pg. 35, 42)
5 Turn on the VCR and the TV.
6 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the
TV to appropriate input 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. 35, 42)
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. 35, 42)
● Indications other than date/time and time code
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
(墌 pg. 35, 42)
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the
battery pack. (墌 pg. 13)
● 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.
● During playback in HD mode, the images may not
appear on the camcorder’s LCD monitor or
viewfinder if the component video cable is
connected.
● When a cable is connected to the S/AV or
headphone connector, sound cannot be heard
from the speaker.
● According to the type of the connected TV and the
recording mode, the playback picture may be
squeezed vertically or horizontally. For details,
refer to the Instructions of the TV.
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
28 EN
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK
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. 12)
● Loading A Memory Card (墌 pg. 19)
Recording Mode
MEMORY
PUSH
OPEN
1 Remove the lens cap.
2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor
fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully.
3 Set the Recording Mode Switch to “MEMORY”.
4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
5 Press SNAPSHOT. The “O” indication
appears while the snapshot is being taken.
● To check how the image looks before
recording it in the memory card, press
SNAPSHOT halfway and hold. The “ ”
indicator appears and stops blinking when the
captured image is focused. To cancel the
recording, release SNAPSHOT. To record it in
the memory card, press SNAPSHOT fully.
● Still images are recorded in
the snapshot mode with no
frame. There is the sound of
a shutter closing.
● To delete unwanted still
images, refer to “Deleting
Files” (墌 pg. 32).
● When you do not want to hear the shutter
sound, set “BEEP” to “OFF”. (墌 pg. 35, 38)
● To change the Image Size and/or Picture
Quality, 墌 pg. 35, 40.
Switch
SNAPSHOT Button
Power Switch
Lock Button
D.S.C. RECORDING
A Image Size (墌 pg. 40, 86)
B Focus Icon (墌 pg. 86)
C Shooting Icon (墌 pg. 86)
D Card Icon (墌 pg. 86)
E Picture Quality (墌 pg. 40, 86)
F Remaining Number Of Shots (墌 pg. 86)
NOTES:
● Even if “OIS” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 37), the
Stabilizer will be disabled.
● If Special Effects (墌 pg. 51) is engaged, certain
modes 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. 44) is disabled
when the Recording Mode Switch is set to
“MEMORY”.
● When a cable is connected to the AV connector,
the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker,
however it is recorded onto the tape.
● 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.
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