JVC GR-D850AA User's Manual
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1. AA Printed in Malaysia 2007 Victor Company of Japan Limited 1207ASR YG MD2. 17 C Cam Reset 21 Changing The Menu Settings 18 22 Charging The Battery Pack serene 11 Clock Adj 12 21 Connection To A Personal Computer 30 Connections To A TV Or VOR nouis 28 Control Lever 6 D Data Battery 12 Date Time Settings 12 Demo Mode 21 Digital Image Stabilisatio DIS eR 19 Dubbing E Effect ses 27 Exposure Control 24 G l IriS LOCK 3i 24 L Language LCD monitor Loading A Cassette 13 M Manual Focus 23 Melody eeess 21 Motor Drive Mode 23 N Narration uuo retur 22 Night Scope 27 O On screen 20 22 P Playback Sound 22 Power linked Operation 8 Program AE 27 Q Quick Review 14 R Rec Mode 20 Recording Menus 19 S Shutter Effects 27 Sound L R 22 Sound Mode 120 Speaker Volume 16 Spot Exposure Control 25 T TADS ni Loo o oH rau Tele Macro Time Code Tripod Mounting 7 Ww White Balance 25 Wide TV Wind Cut Wipe Or Fader Effects 26 Z ZOOMY iieiea 16 19 ENGLISH
3. charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off The Benefits Of Lithium lon Batteries Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold temperatures below 10 C its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place fora shorttime then re attach it to the camcorder NOTES Itis normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C Storage 20 C to 50 C e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes e Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions e During use make sure the cassette bears t
4. 8 Iris Lock Indicator gt 24 REC Appears during recording lt 14 Appears when using Live Tape Remaining Time lt 14 Recording Speed Mode SP LP 20 only LP indicator is displayed Tape Running Indicator gt 14 Rotates while tape is running Selected Wide Mode Indicator lt gt 13 Zoom Indicator lt gt 16 Approximate Zoom Ratio c 16 During Video Playback LEE EIL eae US x3 PP De DVIN BLANK SEARCH PUSH STOP BUTTON TO CANCEL Battery Remaining Power Indicator lt gt 33 Sound Mode Indicator lt gt 22 Blank Search Indicator lt 17 Tape Speed SP LP 20 only LP indicator is displayed Variable Search Speed Indicator x 10 x 3 x3 and x10 17 9 Playback gt gt Fast Forward Shuttle Search Rewind Shuttle Search Il Pause C DV IN DV Input Indicator lt 17 Date Time c 12 20 VOLUME Volume Level Indicator r 16 Time Code c 15 20 Charging The Battery Pack T Set the Power Switch to OFF gt 9 e To AC Outlet 110V to 240V Attach the battery pack e With the arrow on the battery pack pointing at the correct direction slide the battery pack until it locks in place Connect the AC Adapter e The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started AC Adapter To DC connector B When the POWER CHARGE lamp goes out
5. 9 g g 7 8 9 Make sure all units are turned off Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY Set REC MODE to SP or LP c 20 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to engage the Record Pause mode e The DVIN indication appears on the screen Start playback on the player At the point you want to start dubbing press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop dubbing The gt indication rotates Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop dubbing The gt indication stops rotating Press W to return to the normal playback mode Note Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting lt gt 20 COPY PROTECTED Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder m zZ 0 rz a x 30 EN Connections Editing Connection To A Personal Computer DV Connector DV Cable optional 10 or Core Filter To DV Connector PC with DV connector When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable make sure to follow the procedure below Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camcorder and or the PC Connect the DV cable first to th
6. The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette 7 Slide and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH to close the cassette holder e Be sure to press only the section labelled PUSH to close the cassette holder Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover When the battery 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 Getting Started EN 13 Make sure the window side is facing out OPEN Erase EJECT protection tab Cassette Holder Cassette Holder Cover amp Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place Notes f you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open close the cassette holder cover and try again Turn the camcorder off then on again e 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 16 9 Wide Mode You can record videos at 4 3 s
7. Factory Preset ON SCREEN OFF LCD LCD TV When set to OFF the camcorder display disappears oj DATE TIME OFF AUTO ON a TIMECODE OFF ON z c 15 Time Code 2 WIDE TV ON 16 9 OFF 4 3 x 20 WIDE TV LCD BRIGHT c 13 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display SETTING 1 Each setting except DEMO MODE is linked with SETTING which appears when the Power Switch is set to REC The parameters are the same as in the description on page c 21 Snapshot Record Still Image On Tape This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape T Set the Power Switch to REC gt 9 Press SNAPSHOT Notes The PHOTO indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 5 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode You can perform Snapshot also during recording A still image will be recorded for approx 5 seconds then the normal recording resumes e Ifthe image taken by snapshot is too dark or too bright select lt 25 or SPOTLIGHT t 27 Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second Features For Recording EN 23 The camcorders Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtained dependin
8. Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects ZOOM 35X When set to 35X while using Digital Zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 35X since Digital Zoom will be disengaged 70X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 35X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 70X digital magnification 800X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 35X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 800X digital magnification TELE MACRO OFF Disables the function ON When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m set TELE MACRO to ON You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 50 cm Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus DIS OFF Disables the function DIS disable icon id appears by ON To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification Notes Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or depending on the shooting condition Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod DIS cannot be activated when NIGHT in PROGRAM AE or STROBE in EFFECT is selected when SNAPSHOT is pressed FUNCTION Fn CAMERA amp GAIN UP OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment
9. The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Adapter etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning User Maintenance Cleaning The Camcorder Before cleaning turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC Adapter To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor To clean the lens Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mould may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product Specifications EN 37 mcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V Using AC Adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Power consumption Approx 2 4 W LCD Backlight is set to STANDARD mode Dimensions W x H x D 68 mm x 74 mm x 118 mm Weight Approx 418 g
10. AGC The overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright AUTO The shutter speed is automatically adjusted Shooting a subject in XA low or poor lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode but the subject s movements are not smooth or natural The overall appearance may be grainy While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted IA is displayed m zZ 0 L a x 20 EN Menus For Detailed Adjustment Menus WIND CUT a CU oc W 9 REC MODE 9 z Q 4 9 M SOUND LS MODE Settings Factory Preset OFF Disengages the function ON Helps cut down on noise created by wind The R indicator d appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal ZX SP To record in the SP Standard Play mode SP indicator does not appear on the screen LP Long Play more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time Note During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound 12BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models 16BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models The DISPLAY settings except CLOCK ADJ WIDE TV and LCD BRIGHT are effective onl
11. 22 CTION Power Switch WIPEFADER ss PROGRAM AE EFFECT EXPOSURE W BALANCE Select e Select and then press SET to exit MENU g Press or v to select the desired selection press SET z Open the LCD monitor fully r gt 8 p Example WIPE FADER menu For Video Recording Menus samp i e Set the Power Switch to REC lt 9 Set the recording mode to Ml c 15 EER For Video Playback Menus oft e Set the Power Switch to PLAY c 9 AN BLACK amp Press MENU The Menu Screen i SLIDE appears Screen for Video Screen for Video Recording Menu Playback Menu 9 Press a or v to select the desired I3 gH EDI FUNCTION PLAYBACK selection press SET EWIPEFADER Mu M soUDUR sl e Press lt to return to the previous menu PROGRAM AE NARRATION rr Screen EFFECT EXPOSURE Z Press MENU W BALANCE Note Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus Menus For Detailed Adjustment EN 19 Recording Menus The following menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to REC Menus Settings Factory Preset WIPE FADER c 26 Wipe Or Fader Effects PROGRAM AE c 27 27 Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects EFFECT 26 27 Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects EXPOSURE 24 Exposure Control W BALANCE r 25 White Balance Adjustment SHUTTER 27 27
12. E A Accessories AC Adapter Power Cord Audio Video Cable AP V14E 3 5 mini plug to RCA plug fl Shoulder Strap Battery Pack Lens Cap 7 BN VF808U Note Make sure to use the provided cables for connections Do not use any other cables Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration c Place here during recording Getting Started EN 7 Attach The Shoulder Strap Peel off the pad and thread Thread the strap through the Position the buckle near the end of the strap through buckle adjust its length and use the eyelet and reattach the the eyelet the strap guide to fix it in place pad Strap Guide Grip Adjustment Tripod Mounting Open the pad and make grip adjustments Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod e Remove any security tags that may be attached stud and the mounting socket with the screw to the velcro and lock it in place camcorder Bottom of the 1 1 1 1 8 m zZ 0 L a x D 2 E E e D E Q 8 EN You can also turn the camcorder on off by opening closing the LCD monitor during the recording Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor However this is not a malfunction mode e The LCD monitor can rotate 270 C e Power linked operation Notes Controls D Control Lever 6 lt Left Rewind lt 4 lt 16 Quick Re
13. W indication appears Press SET The iris is locked 4 Press MENU Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure SET FOCUS amp g G We e T Set the Power Switch to REC c 9 Set the recording mode to M 15 amp Press EJ so that the Backlight Compensation indicator ES appears To cancel Backlight Compensation Press F twice so that the E9 indicator disappears Note Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white Spot Exposure Control precise exposure compensation T Set the Power Switch to REC c 9 Set the recording mode to MJ c 15 Press F twice so that the Spot Exposure Control indicator s appears A spot metering area frame appears at the centre of the LCD monitor Press SET Spot Exposure Control is engaged e Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of the selected area most appropriate To cancel Spot Exposure Control Press E once so that the s indicator disappears To lock the iris After step amp press and hold SET over 2 seconds The B indication appears and the iris is locked Notes Depending on the shooting location and condition optimum result may not be attained e STROBE in EFFECT cannot be used with Spot Exposure Control Selection of a
14. charging is finished Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder To Detach The Battery Pack Slide the battery pack while pressing BATT to detach it Charging Recording Time approx Maximum Battery Required Continuous Pack Charging Time Recording Time BN VF808U 1 hr 30 min 2 hrs Provided BN VF815U 2 hrs 40 min 4 hrs 5 min BN VF823U 3 hrs 50 min 6 hrs 10 min Getting Started EN 11 Notes If a fully charged battery pack is attached to the unit POWER CHARGE lamp will blink for approx 10 seconds before it turns off 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 Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas After 5 minutes have elapsed in Record Standby mode with the cassette inserted and no operation is performed the camcorder will automatically turn off its power supplied from the AC Adapter In this case the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder Please do not pull or bend the AC Adapter plug and cable This may damage the AC Adapter Using The Battery Pack Perform step A in Charging The Battery Pack Notes Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions
15. erase protection tab to REC 13 gt Replace with new cassette c 13 gt Close the cassette holder cover When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear This is not a malfunction When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant This is not a malfunction The focus does not adjust automatically The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow Focus is set to the Manual mode The lens is dirty or covered with condensation When shooting in the dark the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when GAIN UP is set to AUTO Set Focus to the Auto mode 23 Clean the lens and check the focus again c 23 gt If you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF c 19 Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish In places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor rx 8 13 Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark gt Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor lt 13 gt If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the monitor fully Aspect ratio is strange LS gt If the aspect ratio of the vid
16. press W e During Stop mode press lt 4 lt 4 to rewind or bP to fast forward the tape e Press SET to display the guide operation Screen To control the speaker volume Slide the Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to im down the volume Notes The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor or on a connected TV lt 28 If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automatically When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV format are detected The pictures in the HDV format cannot be played back with this camcorder Variable Shuttle Search Allows variable speed search in either direction during video playback During playback press once or twice for forward search or a a once or twice for reverse search mn x 10 x 3 x3 x10 To resume normal playback press 9I e During playback press and hold gt or lt lt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release the button normal playback resumes Attention During Shuttle Search parts of the picture may not be clearly visible particularly on the left side of the screen During Shuttle Search parts of the picture may not be clearly visible across the screen Recording amp Play
17. subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C temperatures e DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater e To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects Subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the lens to direct sunlight carry it by holding the LCD monitor Swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip Swing the soft camcorder case excessively when the camcorder is inside it Dirty heads can cause the following problems Las NS p Yum No picture during playback Blocks of noise appear during playback During recording or playback the Head Clog Warning indicator amp 3 appears Recording cannot be performed properly Cautions EN 35 In such cases use an optional cleaning cassette Insert it and play back If the cassette is used more than once consecutively da
18. the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode Start playback on the camcorder 16 e Please set WIDE TV of Playback Menus so that the image may suit your TV 16 9 TV or 4 3 TV 18 20 To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time Set DATE TIME to ON AUTO or OFF 20 e Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF c7 20 On Screen Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV 20 Notes Itis recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack 12 e To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power Switch to REC then set your TV to the appropriate input mode e 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 Dubbing To A VCR To use this camcorder as a player 4 Following the illustration c 28 Connections To A TV Or VCR connect the camcorder and the VCR s input connectors 2 Perform steps I Connections To A TV Or VCR c 28 At the point you want to start dubbing start recording on the VCR Refer to the VCR s instruction manual A To stop dubbing stop recording on the VCR then stop playback on the camcorder Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing I
19. to the camcorder CAUTION Connecting cables Audio Video S Video 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 If this symbol is shown it is only valid in the European Union Contents EN 5 Getting Started UE Advanced Features 18 D Regarding This Manual 6 Menus For Detailed Adjustment 18 Accessories eseeeeeeeeeeee 6 Changing The Menu Settings 18 Attach The Lens Cap 6 Recording Menus 19 Attach The Shoulder Strap PIA Playback Menus 22 CEU MEURIS Features For Recording 23 E es cM SM n 77g Snapshot Record Still mage On Tape 23 LCD Monitor Indications 10 Manual Focus eee AL AE EA ode tegere ee S derer Exposure Control Language Settings Iris Lotk EHE i Backlight Compensation Date Time Settings 12 Spot E Control Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 13 dh Raines p di iani EU EN Loading Unloading A Cassette 13 He DANCE AOJUSIMONG sisisi etenin OW Manual White Balance Adjustment 16 9 Wide Mode 13 Wipe Or Fader Effects Recording a
20. without battery cassette and lens cap Approx 484 g incl battery cassette and lens cap Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C Pickup 1 6 CCD Lens F 1 8 to 4 0 f 2 2 mm to 77 mm 35 1 power zoom lens Filter diameter 30 5 mm LCD monitor 2 7 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Speaker Monaural For Digital Video Camera Format DV format SD mode Signal format PAL standard Recording Playback format Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 BIT 48 kHz 2 channel 16 BIT Cassette Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette SP 80 min LP 120 min For Connectors S S Video output Y 1 0 V p p 75 Q analogue C 0 3 V p p 75 Q analogue AV Video output 1 0 V p p 75 Q analogue Audio output 300 mV rms 1 kO analogue Stereo DV Input Output 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC11V 7 7Z 1A Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice m zZ 0 2 x A AC Adapter Auto Manual Mode B Backlight Compensation 24 Battery Pack 11 34 Blank Search
21. 1 T Set the Power Switch to REC or PLAY 2 9 4 g 6 9 e f set to REC the recording mode should be set to M c 15 Press MENU Select SETTING El Select LANGUAGE press SET Select LANGUAGE FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPANOL Select the desired language press SET Press lt whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen Press MENU Date Time Settings The date time is recorded onto the tape at all times but its display can be turned on or off 20 22 Perform steps 1 8 in Language Settings uU Select CLOCK ADJ press SET 2 9 Select Ocus CLOCK ADJ C3 E 24h 12 6 zu 11 13 user gee a S Select the desired date display format press SET e Repeat this step to input time display format Select from 24h or 12h month date year hour and minutes Press lt whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen setting Press MENU Brightness Adjustment Of The Display Perform steps 77 in Language Settings gt 12 1 Select DISPLAY I Select LCD BRIGHT press SET 1 Select FOCUS E A LCD BRIGHT e 2ISET FA amp Select the appropriate brightness press SET Press lt whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen Press MENU Loading Unloading A Cassette
22. JVC LYT1815 001A INSTRUCTIONS DIGITAL VIDEO CAM ERA Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read the safety information G R D850AA and precautions contained in pages 2 4 to ensure safe use of this product m zZ 0 L a x Read This First e Before recording important video be sure to make a trial recording Playback your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly e We recommend cleaning your video heads before use If you haven t used your camcorder for a while the heads may be dirty We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette optional Be sure to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper environment Video heads can become dirty more easily if your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty area Cassette tapes should be removed from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases Store the camcorder in a bag or other container Use SP Standard Play mode for important video recordings LP Long Play mode lets you record 50 more video than SP Standard Play mode but you may experience mosaic like noise during playback depending on the tape characteristics and the usage environment So for important recordings we recommend using SP mode For safety and reliability It is recommended only genuine JVC batteries and accessories are use
23. Select MWB in W BALANCE menu 19 then press and hold SET until NA begins blinking e When the setting is completed NA stops blinking Press SET to engage the setting Press MENU The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator NA is displayed Notes e In step amp it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually lt 23 Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source use this function for a more natural result Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed White Balance cannot be activated simultaneously with TWILIGHT in PROGRAM AE 27 White Balance cannot be activated if the SEPIA or MONOTONE mode is activated Wipe Or Fader Effects These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped T Set the Power Switch to REC 9 2 Set the recording mode to m c 15 amp Set WIPE FADER in FUNCTION Menu t 19 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out Note You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button WIPE FADER OFF Disables the function WHITE MWH Fade
24. Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged 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 m zZ 0 L a x 12 EN Getting Started Checking The Remaining Battery Power Attach the battery pack cn BATTERY CONDITION LEVEL DATA 100 MAX TIME 4 5076 120min 0 When the Power Switch is set to OFF it is displayed for approx 5 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly and for approx 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for several seconds e When the Power Switch is set to PLAY or REC press DATA again to return to the normal screen e Data battery status cannot be displayed during playback or while recording is in progress If COMMUNICATION ERROR appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press DATA several times there may be a problem with the battery In such a case consult your nearest JVC dealer e Battery data display may differ due to the environmental change if the LCD Backlight is set to AUTO rx 20 Using AC Power Perform step amp in Charging The Battery Pack c 11 Note 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 anguage Settings The language on the display can be changed 2
25. and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides WARNING Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like CAUTION The mains plug shall remain readily operable CAUTION To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit first firmly gt insert the small end NI of the power cord j into the AC Adapter M 8 until it is no longer wobbly and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet CAUTIONS e 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 playback are possible anywhere e This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF808U BN VF815U BN VF823U battery packs and to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC Adapter An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cl
26. back EN 17 Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption lt 15 1 Perform steps 7 A in Normal Playback lt 16 2 Press BLANK e 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 press ll or BLANK Notes e 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 e If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search the camcorder stops automatically e A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected e 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 m zZ 0 L a x 18 EN Menus For Detailed Adjustment Changing The Menu Settings 4 Press lt or gt to select the desired function menu Setting procedure here This camcorder is equipped with an easy to after depends on the selected function use on screen menu system that simplifies Example FUNCTION menu many of the more detailed camcorder settings 18
27. d in this camcorder This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF808U BN VF815U BN VF823U battery packs Using generic non JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry e Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark DN Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats e It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimised to maximise the performance of your camcorder 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 DO NOT leave the unit in place of over 50 C in place where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of th
28. ded while the Power Switch is set to REC e Blinks when no tape is loaded CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to REC UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY OR DC PLUG e Error indications 01 02 or 06 Remedy Remove and reattach the power supply or battery UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE Error indications 03 or 04 Remedy Eject the cassette and re insert The camcorder turns off automatically Re check if the indication clears When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer m zZ 0 L a x 34 EN Cautions Battery Packs The supplied battery packis Terminals a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions e To avoid hazards do not burn do not short circuit the terminals When transporting make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery If the battery cap is misplaced carry the battery in a plastic bag do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers e To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock
29. ds with an optional cleaning cassette The colour of snapshot looks strange The light source or the subject does not include white Or there are various different light sources behind the subject gt Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame 25 The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow When shooting in the dark the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when GAIN UP is set to AUTO gt f you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF c 13 Troubleshooting EN 33 waa gt aa High ca 4 ma Exhausted Displays the battery remaining power As the battery power comes close to nil the battery remaining power indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically SET TO MANUAL MODE Appears when you attempt to change Menu Settings Backlight Compensation or Manual Focus while in AUTO mode B 15 TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark SET DATE TIME Appears when the date time is not set 12 The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement leo Appears if a tape is loa
30. e PC and then to the camcorder Connect the DV cable plugs correctly according to the shape of the DV connector It is also possible to transfer still moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the software equipped with the PC or commercially available software If you are using a Windows XP you can use Windows Messenger to conduct video conferences over the Internet using a camcorder For details refer to the help for the Windows Messenger Notes It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack 12 When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV206U or VC VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector 4 or 6 pins on the PC The date time information cannot be captured into the PC Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector equipped capture board The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using If after connecting a DV cable to the camcorder and it doesn t work restart the camcorder If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your nearest JVC dealer Troubleshooting EN 31 Recording cannot be performed The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE TAPE END appears The cassette holder cover is open gt Set the tape s
31. e unit Effective dots more than 99 99 Do not leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use and check the unit regularly whether it is working or not Also read Cautions on pages 34 36 About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as it may cause a fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire To deactivate the demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF 18 21 Safety Precautions WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS f you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC Adapter shut it down and unplug it immediately Continue using the camcorder or AC Adapter under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock Contact your JVC dealer Do not attempt to repair the malfunction your self To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating information
32. enus LANGUAGE CLOCK ADJ MELODY DEMO MODE 9 zZ E m 2 CAM RESET Settings Factory Preset tiw ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPANOL ITALIANO NEDERLANDS PORTUGUES PYCCKMIA POLSKI E TINA TURKCE The language setting can be changed lt 12 12 Date Time Settings OFF Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape ON A melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place ON Demonstrates certain functions such as Wipe Fader and Effect etc and can be used to confirm how these functions operate Notes Demonstration starts in the following cases e When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO MODE is turned ON With DEMO MODE set to ON if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to REC Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that the demonstration will resume e Demonstration cannot be turned on in the following conditions e Ifa cassette is in the camcorder f power is not supplied from the AC Adapter e DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off CANCEL Does not reset all settings to the factory preset EXECUTE Resets all settings
33. eo you are playing is strange change the setting in WIDE TV c 18 20 No power is supplied The power is not connected properly The battery pack is not attached firmly The battery is dead gt Connect the AC Adapter securely 11 gt Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly t 11 gt Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one rx 11 m zZ 0 rz a x 32 EN Troubleshooting The LCD monitor indications blink Effects functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same ime gt Re read the sections covering Effects 27 The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light during charging Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low emperatures The battery pack is not attached firmly gt To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C 34 gt Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly c 11 The tape is moving but there is no picture Your TV has AV input erminals but is not set to its VIDEO mode The cassette holder cover is open gt Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback 28 gt Close the cassette holder cover 13 Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue Clean the video hea
34. g on the shooting condition In this case use the manual focus mode T Set the Power Switch to REC c 12 Set the recording mode to mM gt 15 FOCUS DE Ha e ad Manual focus indicator 8 Press FOCUS The manual focus indicator appears 4 Press or to focus on a subject When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer a4 or will blink Press SET Focus adjustment is complete To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below When two subjects overlap in the same scene When illumination is low When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking a gt and m zZ 0 L a x 24 EN Features For Recording Exposure Control Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright When shooting on a reflective natural background such as a
35. he Mini DV mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust e Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources Out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases LCD Monitor To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth Main Unit e For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use e Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places
36. in or out with a white screen BLACK BK Fade in or out with a black screen SLIDE K Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right SCROLL 4 The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen Factory preset Features For Recording EN 27 Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects T Set the Power Switch to REC c 9 Set the recording mode to m gt 15 Set EFFECT PROGRAM AE or SHUTTER in FUNCTION Menu gt 19 e The selected effect will be shown for approx 2 seconds before the camcorder returns to the menu screen Notes e Shutter Effects cannot be used during NIGHT When a subject is too bright or reflective a vertical streak may appear smear phenomenon Smear phenomenon tends to occur when SPORTS or mode of SHUTTER 1 500 and 1 4000 is selected PROGRAM AE OFF Disables the function SPORTS amp Variable Shutter Speed 1 250 1 4000 This setting allows fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions snow amp Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow SPOTLIGHT Compensa
37. is fixed at 1 120th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapour lamp is reduced SHUTTER 1 500 SHUTTER 1 4000 Refer to PROGRAM AE SPORTS amp mode Factory preset m zZ 0 a 2 x 28 EN Features For Recording Connections To A TV Or VCR To AV Connector provided S Video Cable optional o ere E Audio Video Cable o Black to S VIDEO 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 Yellow to VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has only AV input connectors O Red to AUDIO R IN O White to AUDIO L IN Not required for watching still images only Note The S Video cable is optional Be sure to use the YTU94146A S Video cable Consult the JVC Service Centre described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camera The core filter reduces interference 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 E If not go to step 4 amp Connectthe VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 4 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV Set
38. ize and 16 9 size By default the camcorder is set to record videos at the 16 9 size 1 Set the Power Switch to REC c 9 A2 Each press 16 9 switches the screen size Note If you record videos in 16 9 size the image may appear to be slightly vertically stretched when playing back on TV with the 4 3 screen 20 22 m zZ 0 L a x 14 EN Recording amp Playback Basic Recor Preparation Power c 11 Load Cassette 7 13 Remove the lens cap 6 Open the LCD monitor fully lt 8 Select videos at 4 3 size of 16 9 wide size 13 Power Switch Zoom Lever Recording Start Stop Button 4 Set the Power Switch to REC c 9 Press recording start stop button to start recording REC appears on the display while recording is in progress To stop recording press recording start stop button again Approximate recording time Recording mode Tape SP LP 30 min 30 min 45 min 60 min 60 min 90 min 80 min 80 min 120 min Notes e f the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes and no operation is performed the camcorder s power shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again close and re open the LCD monitor 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
39. location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback Display Seconds P _ Frames Minutes F 25frames m12 34 24 1 second Recording Start Point Recording Portion recorded tape 1 Ri 2 1 Blank Portion CD amp time code begins counting from 00 00 00 minute second frame time code continues from the last time code number 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 Recording amp Playback EN 15 To prevent this perform Recording from the middle of a tape 15 in the following cases e When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape e When power shuts off during shooting e Whenatape is removed and re inserted during shooting e When shooting using a partially recorded tape e When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening closing the cassette holder cover Notes e The time code cannot be reset e During fast forwarding and rewinding the time code indication does not move smoothly e The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON c 20 Recording from the middle of a tape 1 Playback a tape or use Blank Search 17 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode 16 2 Set the Power Switch to REC lt start
40. mage to the video heads may result After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds it stops automatically Also refer to the cleaning cassette s instructions If after using the cleaning cassette the problems still exist consult your nearest JVC dealer Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time In order to maintain a clear picture at all times periodic check ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1 000 hours For periodic check ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer m zZ 0 L a x 36 EN Cautions About moisture condensation You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer
41. mp Playback ICS Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects 27 Basic ReCOrding sccceeeeeeeeeees 14 Connections Editing Tape Remaining Time 14 Connections To A TV Or VCR Quick Review 14 Dubbing To A VCR Auto Manual Mode 15 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped Time Code 15 With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing Lu XX 16 Connection To A Personal Computer Normal Playback 16 Variable Shuttle Search 17 COGG Blank Search sss 17 z Troubleshooting CAUTIONS riore ec cc nre e cens User Maintenance Specifications TOMS aa iiriiios eoi ok encore eode on anon a2 eaux m F4 0 rz o x 6 EN Getting Started Regarding This Manual Ganira raar a i naih Operation To select r re tw In ration In Ease piii ee pes A B E FOCUS Move the control lever up v E Move the control lever down gt gt gt Move the control lever right lt 4 QUICK Move the control lever left REVIEW 1 Move the control lever towards up down 2 Press down the control lever to select SET left right to select FOCUS ocu SET A A amp amp gt
42. oth 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 m A 0 c 7 x Do not point the lens 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 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
43. recording 9 then m zZ 0 L a x 16 EN Recording amp Playback Zoom Zoom out Zoom in VOL w T Ea MSS NS EE a ul 3 W Wide angle T Telephoto You can zoom in up to 35X by using the optical zoom Zoom magnification over 35X is done through digital image processing and is therefore called digital zoom Digital zooming is possible up to 800X Set ZOOM to 70X or 800X lt 19 Optical Zoom up to 35X E 1 35 800 Digital Zoom up to 800X Notes Macro shooting is possible as close as approx 5 cm to the subject when the zoom lever is set all the way to W When you zoom into a subject close to the lens the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance to the subject In this case set TELE MACRO to ON c 19 rmal Playback VOL Power Switch n Speaker 4 Load a cassette 13 Set the Power Switch to PLAY c 9 mara S Ug Lb TN n SMAN ges 44 8 gt EST SET Bl The above screen referring to the control lever lt 8 will be displayed for approx 3 seconds on the LCD Monitor amp To start playback press 9I To pause during playback II e f still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged To resume normal playback IM To stop playback
44. spot metering area enables more Features For Recording EN 25 White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colours will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour tint reproduction T Set the Power Switch to REC gt 9 Set the recording mode to m gt 15 8 Set W BALANCE to the desired mode t 19 e The selected mode indicator except AUTO appears W BALANCE AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically MWB M Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting 26 Manual White Balance Adjustment FINE Outdoors on a sunny day CLOUD amp Outdoors on a cloudy day HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used Factory preset m zZ 0 L a x 26 EN Features For Recording Manual White Balance Adjustment Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting i White paper 1 Set the Power Switch to REC r 9 A Set the recording mode to M c 15 amp Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen
45. t is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector Since a digital signal is sent there is little if any image or sound deterioration Core Filter eee Video unit equipped with DV connector To use this camcorder as a player 1 Make sure all units are turned off Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration Start playback on the camcorder 16 At the point you want to start dubbing start recording on the video unit Refer to the video unit s instruction manual To stop dubbing stop recording on the video unit then stop playback on this camcorder Connections Editing EN 29 Notes It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack 11 If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed Even though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear in step If this occurs turn off the power and make cui nections again If SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN OUT connector When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U or VC VDV206U DV cable To use this camcorder as a recorder 7 2
46. t the beach or when skiing When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright 1 Set the Power Switch to REC r 9 Set the recording mode to M lt 15 8 Press MENU Select FUNCTION i Select EXPOSURE press SET Select gt EXPOSURE t pI SET G Select the appropriate exposure press SET e To brighten the image press A To darken the image press v maximum 6 7 Press MENU Notes e If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness set GAIN UP to AUTO 19 e You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when PROGRAM AE is set to SPOTLIGHT or SNOW c 27 or with the backlight compensation Like the pupil of the human eye the iris contracts in well lit environments to keep too much light from entering and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light Use this function in the following situations When shooting a moving subject e When the distance to the subject changes so its size in the LCD monitor changes such as when the subject is backing away When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When shooting objects under a spotlight e When zooming 1 Perform steps 17 in Exposure Control lt gt 24 2 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor then press and hold SET for over 2 seconds The
47. tape 15 To record in LP Long Play mode c 20 TAPE Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start Stop Button is pressed 3 USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording Use an optional cleaning cassette i 36 Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display min means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes the indication starts blinking 20 62 min The accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used Quick Review Enables you to check the end of the last recording FOCUS D KO Tape is rewound for about several seconds and played back automatically then pauses in the Recording Standby mode for the next shot Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal Slide the Zoom lever repeatedly to change the sound setting to on off My QUICK REVIEW FEI ot Auto Manual Mode Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to auto manual recording mode When manual mode is selected the indicator Iw appears on the LCD monitor Auto Mode EY You can record using no special effects or manual adjustments Manual Mode vj Recording is possible by setting various functions manually Time Code During recording a time code is recorded on the tape This code is to confirm the
48. tes for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights TWILIGHT amp Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance lt 25 is automatically set to AUTO When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus manually NIGHT ixi Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Although the recorded image is not grainy it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed During Night Scope it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended Factory preset EFFECT OFF Disables the function SEPIA d Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos MONOTONE B W Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W CLASSIC S amp Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect STROBE lij Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots MIRROR Creates a mirror image on the left half of the screen juxtaposed to the normal image on the other half Factory preset SHUTTER OFF Disables the function 1 50 SHUTTER 1 50 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 50th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 120 SHUTTER 1 120 The shutter speed
49. to the factory preset m zZ 0 L a x 22 EN Menus For Detailed Adjustment Playback Menus The settings below are effective only for video playback except REC MODE SOUND L R and NARRATION During tape playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made and plays the sound back Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture Menus Settings Factory Preset SOUND L R STEREO I Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND L D1 Sound from the L channel is output 5 SOUND R og Sound from the R channel is output FPE NARRATION Although it is not possible to perform audio dubbing with this z camcorder you can hear sound from an audio dubbed tape during m playback using this function S OFF Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo a ON Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels n REC MODE r gt 20 REC MODE gt a e 9 fra s Each setting except OFF in ON SCREEN DATE TIME and TIME CODE is linked with DISPLAY which appears when the Power Switch is set to REC The parameters except OFF in ON SCREEN setting are the same as in the description on lt 20 Menus Settings
50. tud Hole c 7 Tripod Mounting Socket 7 Battery Pack Mount Connector Cover EN 9 Power Switch Position PIT Set the power switch while Oe pressing down the lock button WE REC To perform recording on the tape OFF To switch off the camcorder PLAY To play back a recording on the tape m zZ 0 L a x 10 En Getting Started LCD Monitor Indications During Video Recording Battery Remaining Power Indicator lt gt 33 Operation Mode x 15 5 Auto Mode m Manual Mode g Night Scope Indicator lt gt 27 3 A Gain Up Mode c 19 Shutter Speed lt 27 White Balance Indicator c 25 Selected Effect Indicator 27 Selected Program AE Indicator r 27 SOUND 12BIT 16BIT Sound Mode Indicator c 20 Appears for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder LCD vA LCD Backlight Indicator lt 20 Appears for approx 5 seconds during the process of switching over to indoor outdoor brightness Digital Image Stabiliser DIS gt 19 only yy indicator is displayed Time Code c 15 20 amp 2 Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator lt 23 Date Time c 12 20 Wind Cut Indicator 20 Selected Wipe Fader Effect Indicator 26 e Spot Exposure Control Indicator c 25 ES Backlight Compensation Indicator 24 x Exposure Adjustment Indicator 7 24
51. view QUICK REVIEW c 14 gt Right Fast Forward gt lt 16 Up Play Pause amp M c 16 Manual Focus FOCUS lt 23 v Down Stop W 16 Backlight Compensation 25 Spot Exposure c 25 Press down SET Menu Button MENU c 18 Auto Button AUTO gt 15 Data Battery Button DATA 12 Recording Start Stop Button c 14 Zoom Lever T W 16 Speaker Volume Control VOL 16 Power Switch REC OFF PLAY Lock Button Cassette Open Eject Switch OPEN EJECT 13 Battery Release Button BATT 7 11 16 9 Wide Screen Button 16 9 lt 13 Blank Search BLANK lt gt 17 amp 2 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT c 23 Connectors S Video Output Connector S lt 28 Digital Video Connector IN OUT i LINK 29 30 i LINK refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The logo is used for products compliant with the i LINK standard The connectors are located beneath the cover Audio Video Output Connector AV 28 DC Input Connector DC lt 28 Indicator 7 POWER CHARGE Lamp c 11 Getting Started Other Parts LCD Monitor c 8 Shoulder Strap Eyelet r 7 Grip Strap r 7 Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Stereo Microphone Lens Speaker c 16 Cassette Holder Cover r 13 S
52. y for shooting Menus ON SCREEN DATE TIME TIME CODE WIDE TV DISPLAY amp LCD BRIGHT LCD BACKLIGHT Settings Factory Preset LCD Keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from appearing on the connected TV screen LCD TV Makes the camcorder s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV OFF The date time does not appear AUTO Display the date time for approx 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on ON The date time is always displayed OFF Time code is not displayed ON Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV Frame numbers are not displayed during recording rs 15 To enable your TV to display images in 16 9 wide mode set the TV Screen size correctly ON 16 9 For TV with an aspect ratio of 16 9 16 9 indicator only appear on the screen OFF 4 3 For TV with an aspect ratio of 4 3 c 18 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display AUTO Brightness of the LCD Backlight is automatically adjusted to compensate for the indoor outdoor brightness of your surrounding BRIGHT m Brightness of the LCD backlight is increased STANDARD EZ Standard brightness is maintained NI Menus For Detailed Adjustment EN 21 The SETTING functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to REC are also applied when the Power switch is set to PLAY M
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