JVC LYT1776-001A Camcorder User Manual
Contents
1. 7 Troubleshooting 31 W White Balance 26 Wind Out diia 20 Wipe Or Fader Effects 27 Z ZOOM usata otia atate 15 20 m Z 9 7 T Printed in Malaysia O 2007 Victor Company of Japan Limited 0707 YDR NF MP2. Factory preset OFF LCD LCD TV When set to OFF the camcorder s display disappears OFF ON rx 12 Date Time Settings OFF ON rx 15 Time Code 4 3 TV 16 9 TV rx 21 16 9 OUTPUT r 13 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display m Z 9 o I 24 EN Features for recording The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition In this case use the manual focus mode FOCUS FOCUS SS m SET Manual focus indicator 7 Set the Power Switch to REC c 9 2 Set the recording mode to M lt 9 amp Press FOCUS The manual focus indicator appears ZI Press lt or gt to focus on a subject e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer 4 or amp will blink amp Press SET Focus adjustment is complete To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one color wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly
3. Factory preset SP LP Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference It is recommended you use REC MODE in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing lt 28 29 SP indicator does not appear on the screen Although it is not possible to perform audio dubbing with this camcorder you can hear sound from an audio dubbed tape during playback using this function OFF Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo 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 STEREO Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND L Sound from the L channel is output SOUND R Sound from the R channel is output CANCEL EXECUTE rx 17 Blank Search 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 c 21 Menus ON SCREEN DATE TIME CLOCK ADJ TIME CODE DISPLAY 16 9 OUTPUT BRIGHT Each setting except DEMO MODE is linked with SYSTEM which appears when the Power Switch is set to REC The parameters are the same as in the description on c 22 Settings
4. 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 7 Set the Power Switch to REC c 9 2 Set the recording mode to M gt 9 amp Set WIPE FADER in FUNCTION Menu c 20 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 Wu Fade in or out with a white screen BLACK Bx Fade in or out with a black screen SLIDE E 1 Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right SCROLL 7 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 21 Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects Set the Power Switch to REC lt 9 2 Set the recording mode to M c 9 amp Set EFFECT PROGRAM AE or SHUTTER in FUNCTION Menu 20 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 e When a subject is too bright or reflective a vertical str
5. 27 28 Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects E EFFECT lt 27 28 Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects S EXPOSURE c 24 Exposure Control P W BALANCE gt 26 White Balance Adjustment SHUTTER lt 27 28 Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects ZOOM 30X When set to 30X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 30X since digital zoom will be disengaged 60X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 30X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 60X digital magnification 800X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 30X 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 3 3 ft set TELE MACRO to ON You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 40 cm 1 4 ft Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus 3 DIS OFF i Disables the function DIS disable icon ii appears m ON To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification Notes Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or depending on the shooting condition e Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod
6. e DIS cannot be activated when NIGHT in PROGRAM AE or STROBE in EFFECT is selected GAIN UP OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment AGC The overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright AUTO The shutter speed is automatically adjusted Shooting EA a subject in 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 s A is displayed WIND CUT OFF Disengages the function ON Helps cut down on noise created by wind The Y indicator appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal Ve Menus REC MODE TAPE SOUND MODE Menus for detailed adjustment EN 21 Settings Factory preset SP To record in the SP Standard Play mode LP Long Play more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time SP indicator does not appear on the screen Notes e f the recording mode is switched the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point e 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 recordin
7. AC Adapter 11 Auto Manual Mode 9 B Backlight Compensation 25 Battery Cover 11 Battery Pack 11 33 Blank Search 17 Bright METEO MEE E HE 21 23 EE EN Cam Reset 22 Changing The Menu Sells AAA 19 23 Clock Ad ss ees 21 23 Connections To A TV Or MIG EN N EE 18 Connection To A Personal Computer PP 30 D Data Battery 12 Date Time Settings 12 Demo Mode 22 Digital Image Stabilization DIS 20 Dubbing asses SR 28 29 E Effect orales 28 Exposure Control 24 G Gain Up EE EN 20 WIS LOCK RE N N 25 bk LAIN UG Sve ss C 22 LCD Monitor ruens 8 Loading A Cassette 13 OM Manual Focus 24 Melody 22 DN Narration ansias 29 Night Alive 28 O On Screen 21 23 gt Program AE escusa nel 2 8 Quick Review 14 R Rec Mode 21 23 Recording Capacity Tape 14 OR Shutter Effects 28 Sound L R esse sed Ee 29 Sound Mode 21 Speaker Volume 16 Specifications 36 Spot Exposure Control 25 T Tape Speed REC MODE 5 21 23 Tele Macro 20 Time Code 15 21 23 Tripod Mounting
8. Control lever 9 There are two kinds of operation using the control lever QUICK Move the control lever left REVIEW _ Move the control lever towards up down left right to select FOCUS O a o 4 EM Operation Advanced Features Menus for detailed adjustment Changing The Menu Settings Recording Menus Playback Menus Features for recording Manual Focus Exposure Control A evt Backlight Compensation Spot Exposure Control White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Adjustment Wipe Or Fader Effects Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects 27 UIDERI 28 Dubbing To A VCR 28 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing 20 Connection To A Personal Computer 30 References 31 Troubleshooting 31 IE oli E EE E ciao 33 User Maintenance 35 Specifications 36 dT OE qi iniciado uad d 37 2 Press down the control lever to select SET r zl SET Tg Move the control lever down Move the control lever right m Z 9 o I GEN Getti
9. Time Set DATE TIME to ON or OFF 21 e Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF gt 21 e On Screen Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV 21 Note It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack 11 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector Since a digital signal is sent there is little if any image or sound deterioration DV cable optional To DV IN OUT o O 0000 e 66990 8 Video unit equipped with DV connector To use this camcorder as a player 7 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration amp Start playback on the camcorder gt 16 4 At the point you want to start dubbing start recording on the video unit Refer to the video unit s instruction manual g To stop dubbing stop recording on the video unit then stop playback on this camcorder Editing EN 2 Notes e itis recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack 11 e f 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 d
10. codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene 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 When a tape is removed and re inserted during shooting e When shooting using a partially recorded tape e When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape e When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening closing the cassette holder cover Notes e The time code cannot be reset 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 gt 23 m Z 9 m o E 16 en Recording amp Playback Normal Playback Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV format are detected The pictures in the HDV format cannot be played back with this camcorder Still Playback Pauses during video playback 1 Press I during playback 2 To resume normal playback press gt H again e f still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged 7 Load a cassette c 13 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY gt 9 AS TANE Zn SET e The above screen referring to the control lever t 5 will be displayed for approx 3 seconds on the LCD Monitor amp To start playback
11. 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 used in this camcorder This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF808U VF815U VF823U battery packs Using generic non JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats 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 optimized to maximize 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 122 F in place
12. 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 aA 4 gt and amp METAS EE Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright 1 Select ME AA C D B D 2 SET EXPOSURE O 7 Set the Power Switch to REC c 9 2 Set the recording mode to M lt 9 amp Press MENU 4 Select FUNCTION press SET or gt g Select EXPOSURE press SET or gt 6 Select the appropriate exposure press SET or gt e To brighten the image press To darken the image press v maximum 6 7 Press MENU Notes e f the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness set GAIN UP to AUTO c 20 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 allo
13. Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting lt 26 Manual White Balance Adjustment FINE 0 Outdoors on a sunny day CLOUD amp Outdoors on a cloudy day HALOGEN 2 A video light or similar type of lighting is used Factory preset Adjustment Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting White paper 7 Set the Power Switch to REC c 9 2 Set the recording mode to M c 9 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 4 Select MWB in W BALANCE menu lt 20 then press and hold SET or gt until NA begins blinking e When the setting is completed SZ stops blinking g Press SET or gt to engage the setting 6 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 c 24 Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source use this function for a more natural result e Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed e White Balance cannot be activated simultaneously with TWILIGHT in PROGRAM AE c 27 e White Balance cannot be activated if the
14. C 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 e Connect the DV cable first to the 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 moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the software equipped with the PC or commercially available software lf 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 11 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 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 Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Troubleshooting EN 31 If after follo
15. Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette 1 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 cassette holder Besure to press only the section labeled PUSH 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 e Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover e 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 Erase protection de EJECT tap pad Cassette holder E J Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place Notes e f 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 en
16. EFFECT OFF Disables the function SEPIA Ld 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 oe Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect STROBE 8 Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots MIRROR SR 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 60 SHUTTER 1 60 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 60th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 100 SHUTTER 1 100 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 100th 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 Dubbing To A VCR To use this camcorder as a player 7 Following the illustration gt 18 Connections To A TV Or VCR connect the camcorder and the VCR s input connectors Perform steps 7 O c 18 At the point you want to start dubbing start recording on the VCR Refer to the VCR s instruction manual E y 4 To stop dubbing stop recording on the VCR then stop playback on the camcorder To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV 18 e Date
17. IETA TERRY b qualified e personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Getting Started 6 Accessories creando iconos 6 Attach the Lens Cap 6 Attach the Core Filter 6 Attach the Shoulder Strap 7 Grip Adjustment MP 7 Tripod i eique E 7 li 8 LCD Monitor Indications 10 li EE EE ES ai 11 Language Settings 12 Date Time Settings 12 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 13 Loading Unloading A Cassette 13 16 9 Wide Mode 13 Recording amp Playback 14 Basic Recording 14 Tape Remaining Time 14 QUICK REVIEW secas oa 14 ZOOM METTE 15 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 15 A rr 15 Normal Playback 16 Still Playback iioi ibid EE but ribs isa 16 Variable Shuttle Search 17 Blank SAIC I eros GER AR AE Re Re 17 Connections To A TV Or VCR 18 Regarding This Manual p m FOCUS Move the control lever up
18. LYT1776 001A 39 Eia DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA Dear Customer VIDEOCAMARA DIGITAL Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read the safety inf ti d ti GR DA30U contained in pages 2 4 to ensure safe use of this product JVC INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Estimado cliente Gracias por comprar esta videocamara digital Antes de usarla lea la informacion de seguridad y las precauciones contenidas en las p ginas 2 4 para garantizar un uso seguro de este producto 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 JOEPIE l m y gt z o Read This First Before recording important video be sure to make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly We recommend cleaning your video heads before use If you haven t used your camcorder for awhile 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
19. Specifications Camcorder For General For Digital Video Camera Power supply Format DC 11 V Using AC Adapter DV format SD mode DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Signal format Power consumption NTSC standard Approx 2 6 W Recording Playback format Dimensions W x H x D Video Digital component recording 71 mm x 77 mm x 117 mm 2 8 x 3 x 4 6 Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 Weight channel 12 BIT 48 kHz 2 channel 16 BIT Approx 385 g 0 84 Ibs without battery Cassette cassette and lens cap Mini DV cassette Approx 455 g 1 0 Ibs incl battery cassette Tape speed and lens cap SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s Operating temperature Maximum recording time using 80 min O C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F cassette Operating humidity SP 80 min LP 120 min 35 to 80 Storage temperature For Connectors 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Pickup Ay 1 6 CCD Video output 1 0 V p p 75 Q analog Audio output 300 mV rms 1 KQ analog Lens stereo F2 0 to 4 1 f 2 3 mm to 69 mm 30 1 power DV zoom lens input output 4 pin IEEE1394 compliant Filter diameter 927 mm LCD monitor 2 4 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Speaker Monaural AC Adapter Power requirement Output AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz DC 11V I 1A Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice Symbols 16 9 Output susana 21 23 A
20. TAPE 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 AC Adapter When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter OE MN Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is 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 140 F as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers Terminals e To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown
21. ace with new cassette i 13 gt Set Focus to the Auto mode r 24 Clean the lens and check the focus again 7 24 3 lf you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF c 20 Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor rz 8 13 Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor gt 13 If the aspect ratio of the video you are playing is strange change the setting in 16 9 OUTPUT 21 23 gt Connect the AC Adapter securely c 11 Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly gt 11 Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one 11 gt To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F c 33 Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly c 11 INDE 32 EN Troubleshooting The tape is moving but es Your TV has AV input terminals Set the TV to the mode or channel there is no picture but is not set to its VIDEO mode appropriate for video playback c 18 e The cassette holder cover is open Close the cassette holder cover c 13 Blocks of noise appear Clean the video heads with an during playback or optional cleaning cassette there is no playback rx 2 picture and the screen becomes blue Data battery status The AC Adapter is connected to Disconnect the AC adapter from does not appear the
22. camcorder the camcorder e The camcorder turned off gt Turn the camcorder off then on automatically again saal gt za Displays the battery remaining power High As the battery power comes close to nil the battery remaining power indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off C al automatically Exhausted SET TO MANUAL Appears when you attempt to change Menu Settings Backlight E cM ME or Manual Focus while in AUTO mode B lt 9 TAPEEND END e Appears when the tape ends Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback recording or playback LENS CAP e Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark SET DATE TIME e Appears when the date time is not set c 12 e The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement e Appears if a tape is loaded while the Power Switch is set to REC e Blinks when no tape is loaded CHECK TAPE S e Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power ERASE PROTECTION Switch is set to REC TAB UNIT IN SAFEGUARD Error indications 01 02 or 06 MODE REMOVE AND Remedy Remove and reattach the power supply or battery REATTACH BATTERY OR DC PLUG UNIT IN SAFEGUARD Error indications 03 or 04 MODE EJECT AND Remedy Eject the cassette and reinsert REINSERT
23. ch to REC or PLAY c 9 e If set to REC the recording mode should be set to mM lt 9 2 Press MENU Select SYSTEM press SET or gt I Select LANGUAGE press SET or gt 5 Select the desired language press SET or 9 Press MENU Press lt whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen Date Time Settings 1 CLOCK ADJ M 2 SET MONTH DATE YEAR 12h JAN 3 2007 2 10 AM The date time is recorded onto the tape at all times but its display can be turned on or off re 21 23 Perform steps 1 4H in Language Settings c 12 7 Select DISPLAY press SET or gt 2 Select CLOCK ADJ press SET or gt amp Select the desired date display format press SET or gt e Repeat this step to input time display format Select from 24h or 12h month date year hour and minutes 41 Press MENU Press lt whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen setting Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 1 Select socu 3 BRIGHT n2 SET Perform steps 1 in Language Settings gt 12 7 Select DISPLAY press SET or gt 2 Select BRIGHT press SET or gt amp Select the appropriate brightness press SET or gt 41 Press MENU Press lt whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen Loading Unloading A
24. d with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings c 19 23 Power Switch 7 For Video Recording Menu e Set the Power Switch to REC i 9 e Set the recording mode to M 9 For Video Playback Menu Set the Power Switch to PLAY 9 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Screen for Video Screen for Video Recording Menu Playback Menu FUNCTION TAPE CAMERA DISPLAY TAPE SYSTEM DISPLAY SYSTEM EXIT EXIT amp Select the desired function press SET or gt The selected function menu appears Example FUNCTION menu Current Setting FUNCTION WIPE FADER Wa gt PROGRAM AE EFEESN EXPOSURE W BALANCE SHUTTER EXIT I Select the desired selection press SET or gt Example WIPE FADER menu WIPE FADER OFF WHITE BLACK SLIDE SCROLL amp Select the desired setting press SET or gt Selection is completed 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen closes Press lt whenever you want to cancel or return to the previous menu screen e Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus m Z 9 7 T 20 En Menus for detailed adjustment Recording Menus The FUNCTION and CAMERA menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to REC Menus Settings Factory preset WIPE FADER lt 27 Wipe or Fader Effects S PROGRAM AE lt
25. eak may appear smear phenomenon Smear phenomenon tends to occur when SPORTS or any mode of SHUTTER 1 500 1 4000 is selected PROGRAM AE OFF Disables the function SPORTS A 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 8 Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow SPOTLIGHT 4 Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights TWILIGHT 2 Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance i 26 is automatically set to AUTO When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m 32ft to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus manually m Z 9 m o E 20 EN Features for recording NIGHT i 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 Alive it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended Factory preset
26. earch Indicator 17 23 Selected Effect Indicator 28 o bon ned riis a Selected Program AE Indicator r 27 only LP indicator is displayed SOUND 12BIT 16BIT Sound Mode 5 Variable Search Speed Indicator x 10 x 3 Indicator 21 Appears for approx 5 S 0 17 seconds after turning on the camcorder E E M Digital Image Stabilizer DIS 20 X ES Sh is e only WI indicator is displayed b oo uttle Searc A imate Z Rati 15 KD Zn indicators i os DV IN DV Input Indicator gt 29 30 l Date Time gt 23 E oe eb b ME of D 9 VOLUME ven Level Indicator gt 16 only 16 9 indicator is displayed ipe 5 43 Recording Speed Mode SP LP 21 Time Code 23 only LP indicator is displayed Tape Remaining Time 14 9 REC Appears during recording lt 14 Spot Exposure Control Indicator 25 Backlight Compensation Indicator 7 25 Exposure Adjustment Indicator c 24 Iris Lock Indicator lt 25 Selected Wipe Fader Effect Indicator gt 27 Wind Cut Indicator 20 Tape Running Indicator Rotates while tape is running Getting Started EN 11 Charging The Battery Pack 7 Set the Power Switch to OFF c 9 2 Open the battery cover Press lt l OPEN and slide the battery cover off the camcorder in the direction as illustrated below amp Attach the battery pack With the A arrow on the battery pack pointing a
27. g of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models The DISPLAY settings except CLOCK ADJ 16 9 OUTPUT and BRIGHT are effective only for shooting Menus ON SCREEN DATE TIME CLOCK ADJ TIME CODE DISPLAY 16 9 OUTPUT BRIGHT Settings Factory preset LCD Keeps the camcorders display except the date time and time code from appearing on the connected TV screen LCD TV Makes the camcorders display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV OFF The date time does not appear ON The date time is always displayed rx 12 Date Time Settings 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 lt gt 15 To enable your tv to display images in 16 9 wide mode set the tv Screen size correctly 4 3 TV For TV with an aspect ratio of 4 3 16 9 TV For TV with an aspect ratio of 16 9 r 13 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display m Z Q o I 22 EN Menus for detailed adjustment The SYSTEM functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to REC are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY Menus Settings Factory preset LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPA OL PORTUGU S The language setting can be changed 12 MELODY OFF Disengages the function ON A melody sounds
28. icient 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 m Z 9 m 7 T 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 D
29. 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 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 Notes It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation O C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes 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 the Mini DV mark be aware
30. isk 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 WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS e 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 playback are possible anywhere This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF808U VF815U 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 This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has suff
31. lay mode c 21 TAPE Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start Stop Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to REC USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording Use an optional cleaning cassette c 2 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 62 min e The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used Quick Review Enables you to check the end of the last recording Press QUICK REVIEW during the Recording Standby mode FOCUS E QUICK REVIEW HO Ko Z FS e Tape is rewound for about several seconds and played back automatically then pauses in the Recording Standby mode for the next shot Notes e Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal e Slide the Zoom lever repeatedly to change the sound to on off Zoom Zoom out Zoom in W VOL T mp Bw lu W Wide angle T Telephoto e You can zoom in up to 30X by using the optical zoom e Zoom magnification over 30X is done through digital image processing and is therefore called digital zoom Digital zooming is possible up to 800X Set ZOOM to 60X o
32. ng Started Accessories Audio Video Cable 93 5 mini plug to RCA plug ZL O Se A Lo Sia Battery Pack Shoulder Strap Lens Cap Core Filter for Cables BN VF808U 7 A Audio Video Cable B AC Adapter 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 Place here during recording Attach the Core Filter Attach the core filter to the cable The core filter reduces interference Release the stopper Wind once Audio Video Cable Wind twice AC Adapter Getting Started EN 1 Attach the Shoulder Strap Peel off the pad and thread the Thread the strap through the Position the buckle near the end of the strap through the buckle adjust its length and eyelet and reattach the pad eyelet use the strap guide to fix it in place Strap Guide Buckle 3 Sy Grip Adjustment Open the pad and make grip adjustments e Before making the adjustment remove any security tags that may be attached to the velcro Tripod Mounting 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 m Z C o I SEN Getting Started Slide the LCD monitor in the most convenie
33. nt position It can slide 30 15 downward 15 upward Note Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor However this is not a malfunction Getting Started EN 9 Controls Control Lever lt Left Rewind dd lt 16 Quick Review QUICK REVIEW c 14 gt Right Fast Forward bb lt 16 16 9 Wide Screen Button 16 9 lt 13 A Up Play Pause II lt 16 Manual Focus FOCUS i 24 v Down Stop M gt 16 Backlight Compensation ES lt 25 Spot Exposure lt 25 Press down SET 2 Menu Button MENU 19 Auto Button AUTO r 9 Data Battery Button DATA 12 5 Recording Start Stop Button START STOP tz 14 Zoom Lever T W 15 Speaker Volume Control VOL 16 Power Switch PLAY OFF REC Lock Button Cassette Open Eject Switch OPEN EJECT c 13 Battery Release Button BATT 11 Connectors The connector is located beneath the LCD monitor Digital Video Connector DV IN OUT i LINK c 29 30 LLINK 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 lt 18 DC Input Connector DC 11 Indicator 4 POWER CHARGE m Lamp rx 11 Other parts LCD Monitor c 8 Shoulder Strap Eyelet r 7 Grip S
34. o 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 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 WARNING Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunshine fire or the like IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tipover 11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of ARA qu CAUTION ae ee N The mains plug shall remain readily operable T PR
35. on If using aVCR go to step amp If not go to step di 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual dl Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV EF Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode 6 Start playback on the camcorder gt 16 Please set 16 9 OUTPUT of Playback Menus so that the image may suit your TV 16 9 TV or 4 3 TV 21 23 To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time Set DATE TIME to ON or OFF c 21 e Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF c 21 e On Screen Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV 21 Notes e tis recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack c 11 To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorders 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 e Conversion lens and AV Cable may not be used at the same time depending on the type of conversion lens you are using e tis recommended to use JVC conversion lens Some conversion lens may not be compatible with this camcorder Menus for detailed adjustment EN 19 Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equippe
36. ording mode to M gt 9 amp Press EM twice so that the Spot Exposure Control indicator e appears e A spot metering area frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor A Press SET e Spot Exposure Control is engaged e Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of the selected area most appropriate To lock the iris After step amp press and hold SET over 2 seconds The L indication appears and the iris is locked To cancel Spot Exposure Control Press EX once so that the eJ indicator disappears Notes e Depending on the shooting location and condition optimum result may not be attained e STROBE in EFFECT cannot be used with Spot Exposure Control m Z 9 7 I 26EN Features for recording Manual White Balance White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colors 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 color tint reproduction 7 Set the Power Switch to REC c 9 2 Set the recording mode to M gt 9 amp Set W BALANCE to the desired mode c 20 e The selected mode indicator except AUTO appears W BALANCE AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically MWB N
37. press b IM 4 Ie stop playback press M During Stop mode press dd to rewind or gt to fast forward the tape 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 turn down the volume Notes e The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor or on a connected TV 18 e f Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automatically e When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker Recording amp Playback EN 17 Variable Shuttle Search Blank Search Allows variable speed search in either Helps you find where you should start direction during video playback recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time 1 During playback press gt once or twice Ode interruption 1 gt 15 for forward search or dd once or twice for Set the power switch to PLAY 9 a reverse search Press MENU 1 2 lt a PR 3 Select TAPE press SET or 4 Select BLANK SEARCH press SET or gt 5 2 To resume normal playback press b IM Select EXECUTE press SET or gt e During playback press and hold BP or The BLANK SEARCH indication appears 4 The search continues as long as you and the camcorder automatically starts hold the button Once you release the button reverse or forwa
38. ps in Charging The Battery Pack Notes e Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions e Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly e 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 Z o 7 E Attention Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction 12 EN Getting Started Data Battery System You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time 7 Set the Power Switch to REC or PLAY c 9 2 Press DATA and the battery status screen appears BATTERY CONDITION LEVEL 100 NEER MAX TIME 50 115min 0 e Press DATA again to return to the normal screen e Data battery status cannot be displayed during playback or while recording is in progress e f COMMUNICATION ERROR appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press DATA several times there may be a problem with your battery In such a case consult your nearest JVC dealer Using AC Power Perform step Zin Charging The Battery Pack c 11 Language Settings The language on the display can be changed 22 LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPA OL 1 Select 2 SET PORTUGU S ij Set the Power Swit
39. r 800X 20 Optical zoom up to 30X M 1 30 800 L Digital zoom up to 800X Notes e Macro shooting is possible as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject when the zoom lever is set all the way to W e When you zoom into a subject close to the lens the camera may automatically zoom out depending on the distance to the subject In this case set TELE MACRO to ON 20 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search lt 17 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode r 16 2 Set the Power Switch to REC c 9 then start recording Recording amp Playback EN 15 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 Display Minutes Seconds Frames 30 frames 1 second Frames are not displayed during recording 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 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
40. r Maintenance EN 35 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 To clean the lens Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper Notes e Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected e Mold may form if the lens is left dirty e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product Declaration of Conformity Model Number GR DA30U Trade Name JVC Responsible party JVC AMERICAS CORP 1700 Valley Road Wayne N J 07470 Telephone Number 973 317 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the Address following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada JOEPIE 36 EN
41. rd search then stops at normal playback resumes A slight mosaic effect appears on the the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape display during Shuttle Search This is not a before the beginning of the detected blank malfunction portion e To cancel Blank Search press M Attention During Shuttle Search Notes parts of the picture may Before starting Blank Search if the current not be clearly visible position is at a blank portion the camcorder particularly on the left searches in the reverse direction If the side of the screen current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction e f the beginning or end of the tape is reached During Shuttle Search during Blank Search the camcorder stops parts of the picture may A automatically o not be clearly visible e A blank portion which is shorter than across the screen 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 Z 9 7 I 18 en Recording amp Playback To AV Audio Video cable provided D Yellow to VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has only A V input connectors 2 Red to AUDIO R IN White to AUDIO L IN onnections To A TV Or VCR 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustrati
42. t the correct direction insert the battery pack until it locks in place e Re attach the battery cover For BN VF808U only A Arrow 4 Connect the AC adapter Bye COL To AC Outlet 110V to 240V em blinks to indicate charging has started e When the lamp goes out charging is finished Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder To detach the battery pack Slide and hold battery release button BATT c 9 then remove the battery pack Charging recording time approx Required Battery pack charging time BN VF808U Provided 1hr 30 min 1 hr 55 min BN VF815U 2 hrs 40 min 3 hrs 45 min BN VF823U 3 hrs 50 min 5 hrs 40 min Notes e Ifa fully charged battery pack is attached to the unit m lamp will blink for approx 10 seconds before it turns off e Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas e 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 Maximum Continuous Recording Time Using The Battery Pack Perform ste
43. 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 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources Out of direct sunlight Where they won t be subject to unnecessary Where they won t be exposed to strong Vertically in their original cases shock or vibration m Z 9 m 7 I magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets 34 EN Cautions 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 camcorders 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 d
44. trap lt 7 Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Stereo Microphone Lens Speaker 16 Battery Cover c 11 Cassette Holder Cover i 13 Stud Hole 7 Tripod Mounting lt 7 Battery Pack Mount 11 Connector Cover Power Switch Position Set the power switch while pressing down the lock button PLAY To play back a recording on the tape OFF To switch off the camcorder REC To perform recording on the tape Auto Manual Mode Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to auto manual recording mode When manual mode is selected the indicator M appears on the LCD monitor Auto Mode BY You can record using no special effects or manual adjustments Manual Mode vj Recording is possible by setting various functions manually m Z C o E 10DEnN Getting Started LCD Monitor Indications Date Time c 21 2 Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator gt 24 Time Code r 21 During Video Recording During Video Playback eL wa 42 SL BLANK SEARCH PUSH STOP BUTTON TO CANCEL Battery Remaining Power Indicator 2 Operation Mode r 9 3 Auto Mode m Manual Mode BS Night Alive Indicator gt 28 7 l EA Gain Up Mode c 20 Battery Remaining Power Indicator 2 Sound Mode Indicator r 23 4 Shutter Speed 28 White Balance Indicator gt 26 Blank S
45. ubbed Even though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear in step 4 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again e 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 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY Set HEC MODE to SP or LP lt 23 Start playback on the player OES Press the Recording Start Stop Button to engage the Record Pause mode e The DV IN indication appears on the screen Y At the point you want to start dubbing press the Recording Start Stop Button to start dubbing The 5 indication rotates E Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop dubbing The 5 indication stops rotating E 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 7 21 COPY PROTECTED Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder m Z i o I 30 EN Editing Connection To A Personal Computer ip DV IN OUT Core filter DV cable optional Core filter To DV Connector P
46. ust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration hear appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 F or extremely low under O C or 32 F temperatures e DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer hear 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 camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it e Dirty heads can cause the following problems gt ASE No picture during playback Blocks of noise appear during playback During recording or playback the Head Clog Warning indicator Ey appears Recording cannot be performed properly In such cases use an optional cleaning cassette Insert it and play back If the cassette is used more than once consecuti
47. vely damage 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 About moisture condensation e 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 The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device E
48. vironment wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover 16 9 Wide Mode You can record videos at 4 3 size and 16 9 size By default the camera is set to record videos at the 4 3 size 7 Set the Power Switch to REC 9 2 Each press 16 9 switches the screen size ca EM 5 G If you record videos in 16 9 size the image may appear to be slightly horizontally stretched when playing back on TV with the 4 3 screen c 21 23 E m Z 9 7 E 14 en Recording amp Playback Basic Recording Before continuing perform the procedures listed below e Power c 11 e Loading A Cassette 13 e Remove the lens cap 6 e Select videos at 4 3 size or 16 9 wide size c 13 Recording Start Stop Button Power Switch 7 Set the Power Switch to REC c 9 Press START STOP button to start recording REC appears on the display while recording is in progress To stop recording press START STOP again Approximate recording time Recording mode Tape SP LP Notes e f the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes and no operation is performed the camcorder s power shuts off automatically e 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 lt 15 e To record in LP Long P
49. w in more light Use this function in the following situations e 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 e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When shooting objects under a spotlight e When zooming Perform steps f Gin Exposure Control c 24 2 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor then press and hold SET or gt for over 2 seconds The W indication appears amp Press SET or gt The iris is locked Y Press MENU Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly With simple operation backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure FOCUS SET NJ 7 Set the Power Switch to REC lt 9 2 Setthe recording mode to M c 9 amp Press EX so that the Backlight Compensation indicator EX appears we To cancel Backlight Compensation Press EX twice so that the EX indicator disappears Features for recording EN 2 5 Note Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white Spot Exposure Control Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation 7 Set the Power Switch to REC c 9 2 Set the rec
50. when any operation is performed DEMO MODE OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place ON Demonstrates certain functions such as Wipe Fader and Effects etc and can be used to confirm how these functions operate Demonstration starts in the following cases e When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO MODE is turned ON e With DEMO MODE set to ON if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to REC e 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 Note If a cassette is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned on CAM RESET CANCEL Does not reset all settings to the factory preset EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory preset LLI E o gt o Playback Menus The settings on the next page i 23 are effective only for video playback except REC MODE The parameters except SOUND L R and NARRATION settings are the same as in the description on page 21 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 sound to accompany your playback picture CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Menus for detailed adjusiment EN 23 Menus REC MODE NARRATION TAPE SOUND L R BLANK SEARCH Settings
51. 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 the 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 33 35 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 lt 19 22 Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 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 r
52. wing the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your nearest JVC dealer Recording cannot be performed When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant The focus does not adjust automatically The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor Aspect ratio is strange No power is supplied The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light during charging The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE TAPE END appears This is not a malfunction This is not a malfunction 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 In places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark The power is not connected properly The battery pack is not attached firmly The battery is dead Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures The battery pack is not attached firmly Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC 13 Repl
53. xternal 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 Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use
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