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1. 20 Shuttle SEAN c orto de ORE RE es 21 Blank Search srrnnnnvnnnrnnnnnnnnnornvnvrrnnnnnnnnn 21 Connections to a TV or VCR 22 Playback Using the Remote Control 23 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 25 D S C RECORDING eicit to esters 25 Basic Shooting D S C Snapshot 25 Continuous Shooting 25 Bracket Shooting 25 Interval Shooting sesuuss 26 D S C PLAYBACK sss ioo ecis esee trato eb serere treat ee 26 Normal Playback of Images 26 Auto Playback of Images 26 Index Playback of Files 27 Viewing File Information 27 Histogram for Still Image Files 27 Removing On Screen Display 27 ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C 28 Dubbing Still Images Recorded on a Tape to a Memory Card rrarnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrsnnnnvnnnnnnnn 28 Resetting The File Name 28 Protecting Files ape 28 Deleting Files en cie beber ence dee 29 CONTENTS en 5 Setting Print Information DPOF Setting 30 Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer 31 Initializing a Memory Card 32 ADVANCED FEAT
2. Open the cover S Video Audio Video cable provided A mark To S VIDEO IN or OUT O Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT White to AUDIO L IN or OUT Connect when your TV VCR has an S VIDEO IN OUT connector In this case it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable To use this camcorder as a player 1 Following the illustrations connect the camcorder and the VCR s input connectors 2 Start playback on the camcorder lt pg 20 3 At the point you want to start dubbing start recording on the VCR Refer to the VCR s instruction manual Ar stop dubbing stop recording on the VCR then stop playback on the camcorder NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 14 e To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF lt pg 33 38 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on off the date indication e Time code Set TIME CODE to OFF or ON lt pg 33 38 e Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV rx pg 33 38 To use this camcorder as a recorder Following the illustrations connect the camcorder and the VCR s output connectors 2 Set the camcorder s power switch to PLAY 3 Set REC MODE to SP or
3. ER 1 1 USB cable audio extension cable and AC adapter s cord Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration Core filter large USB cable small audio extension cable and AC adapter s cord 3 cm 1 3 16 4 D 1 1 Wind once e Wind the cable so that it is not slack 3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut S Video Audio USB cable audio Video cable extension cable and AC adapter s cord NOTES e Take care not to damage the cable e When connecting a cable attach the end with the core filter to the camcorder How to Use the Audio Extension Cable When using optional headphones or external microphone connect to the provided audio extension cable with a core filter attached then connect the audio extension cable to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference A Headphones Microphone H j z E To MIC Audio Extension Cable provided f Open the cover To Attach two core filters to the audio extension cable for headphones LCD Monitor Pull on the end of the LCD monitor and open the LCD monitor fully It can rotate 270 180 You can also turn the LCD monitor over and move it back to the camcorder body with its monitor facing out Power This camcorders 2 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use provided
4. 1 During playback press PP for forward search or tt for reverse search 2 To resume normal playback press IM e During playback press and hold PP or lt lt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release the button normal playback resumes A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during shuttle search This is not a malfunction ATTENTION During shuttle search parts of the picture may not be clearly visible particularly on the left side of the screen Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption lt pg 19 Load a cassette lt pg 16 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY switch to VIDEO 3 Set the power switch to PLAY while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 4 Press MENU The menu screen appears 5 Press SET to select 9 The VIDEO menu appears Press Up amp IIl or Down W to select BLANK SRCH and press SET The sub menu appears 7 Press Up amp II or Down W to select EXECUTE and press SET e The BLANK SEARCH indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search then stops at the spot which is about 10 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion e To cancel blank search press Ml VIDEO PLAYBACK en 21 NOTES e Before starting blank search if the current position is at a blank
5. 6 Press 44 or PP until the appropriate brightness is reached 7 Press SET to clear the brightness control indicator from the display LCD monitor s backlight For normal use turn the backlight on bright To save battery life press LCD BACKLIGHT This will dim LCD screen while recorded image will not be affected To turn off the LCD backlight press LCD BACKLIGHT e To turn on the LCD backlight press LCD BACKLIGHT again 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 e Some tripods are not equipped with studs Loading Unloading a Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette Erase protection tab PUSH HERE Make sure the window side is facing out Cassette holder cover Slide and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automatically e Do not touch internal components 2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder e Be sure to press only the section labeled PUSH HERE to close the cassette h
6. JVC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR X5U Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera http www jvc co jp english cyber For Accessories http www jvc co jp english accessory INSTRUCTIONS Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 4 and 10 to ensure safe use of this product ENGLISH GETTING STARTED 6 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 25 ADVANCED FEATURES 33 REFERENCES 51 TERMS 62 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 To deactivate the demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF pg 33 36 LYT1431 001B EN 2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe Fader Effects Backlight Compensation You can use the wipe fader effects to make Simply pressing the BACKLIGHT button pro style scene transitions lt pg 44 brightens the image darkened by backlight lt pg 42 Fade in e You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available c pg 42 Spot Exposure Control Program AE and Special Effects For example SPORTS mode allows fast Data Battery moving images to be
7. to 5S pg 33 40 Snapshot mode cannot be used e The wide mode 16 9 WIDE is selected gt Set WIDE MODE to OFF lt pg 33 35 The color of snapshot looks strange e The light source or the subject does not include white Or there are various different light sources behind the subject Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame lt pg 25 39 The image taken using snapshot is too dark e Shooting was performed under backlit conditions gt Press BACKLIGHT c pg 42 The image taken using snapshot is too bright e The subject is too bright gt Set exposure to 3 manually gt pg 41 White balance cannot be activated e The sepia SEPIA or monotone MONOTONE mode is activated gt Disengage the sepia SEPIA or monotone MONOTONE mode before setting white balance 17 pg 45 The black amp white fader does not work e The sepia SEPIA or monotone MONOTONE mode is activated gt Disengage the sepia SEPIA and monotone MONOTONE pg 45 The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow e 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 gt pg 33 34 Although snapshot is attempted flash does not take place e The subject is too bright w
8. 15 AUX MIC OFF ON rx pg 36 AUX MIC Snapshot Flash The flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in Record Standby mode lt pg 25 39 e You can select the flash setting Press FLASH PP repeatedly to select the desired mode 4 0A Fires automatically if it is dark x0A Fires automatically if it is dark and reduces the red eye effect in the subject s eyes 7 x0 Always fires 4 0S The flash fires regardless of the shooting condition The shutter speed becomes slower in this mode so the background can be also brightened OFF No indicator Will not fire Factory preset If 7 x0A is selected The red eye reduction indicator lights Press SNAPSHOT The flash fires twice The first flash is for reduction of the human eye s red reflection and the second flash is for the actual recording NOTES e Do not fire the flash at a person at short range e The flash does not fire when the flash is set to OFF or when Night Alive mode lt pg 40 is engaged and also when the battery remaining power is low e The flash does not fire even if the flash is set to ON when continuous shooting or bracket shooting lt pg 25 39 is performed or T is set to SPORTS or SNOW c pg 44 e When shooting a subject at a distance where the flash light cannot reach over approx 2 m 6 5 ft set the flash to OFF to prevent the picture from becoming too dark or becoming
9. 33 4 Press FADE WIPE e The selected effect indicator appears 5 Press the recording start stop button to activate the fade in out or wipe in out To deactivate the selected effect Press FADE WIPE twice in step 4 The effect indicator disappears NOTES e You can extend the length of a wipe or fader by pressing and holding the recording start stop button e Some wipe fader effects cannot be used with certain modes of program AE and special effects lt pg 44 45 In this case the selected indicator blinks or goes out WIPE FADER Wu FADER WHITE Fade in or out with a white screen FADER BLACK Fade in or out with a black screen BW FADER B W Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen or fade out from color to black and white WIPE CORNER Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen C wiPE WINDOW The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the centre WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right 0 wiPE DOOR Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right revealing the scene or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene WIPE SCROLL The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black
10. 5MIN 10MIN 30MIN 60MIN Allows you to select the shooting interval for interval shooting lt pg 26 I Playback Menus 1 VIDEO Factory preset SOUND MODE 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 According to the menu access explanation on page 33 select SOUND MODE or NARRATION from the menu screen and set it to the desired parameter SOUND MODE STEREO Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND L D Sound from the L channel is output SOUND R A Sound from the R channel is output NARRATION 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 17 pg 50 MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels ADVANCED FEATURES 38 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT REC MODE 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 pg 46 47 OFF When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed during tape playback the playback image pauses and normal playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds The
11. One Print For Each support future systems such as automatic 2 Press Up P II or printing You can select one of the 2 print Down W to select DEOR information settings for images stored in the CURRENT and press memory card To Print All Still Images One SET The DPOF screen SHEETS Print For Each or To Print by Selecting Still appears d Images and Number of Prints 3 Press adi or dedo RETURN NOTES select the desired file e f you load a memory card already set as shown 4 Press Up B gt II or Down lil to select the below in a printer compatible with DPOF it will number indication 00 and press SET make prints of the selected still images automatically 5 Select the number of GE e To print images recorded on a tape first dub them prints by pressing Up P to a memory card lt pg 28 Il to increase the number or Down lil to decrease SHEETS To Print All Still Images One Print For Each the number and press v SET The SAVE Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback of appears Images 17 pg 26 Press Up B E or 2 Press MENU The menu screen appears Down lil to select 3 Press Up P I or EXECUTE to save the Down W to select MENU i d kl ad DPOF and press SET DPOF CURRENT B iil Ems The sub menu appears BET eee select Press Up B E or RETURN e Repeat steps 3 through 6 for the de
12. and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning CAUTIONS en 59 Declaration of Conformity Model Number Trade Name Responsible party GR X5U JVC 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 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 Address 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 t
13. e Loading A Cassette lt pg 16 E POWER CHARGE Lamp POWER O CHARGE NT Power Switch QUE mOFF m im Lock Button r Recording Start Stop lt Button VIDEO MEMORY Tally Lamp Lights while recording is in progress T Remove the lens cap pg 11 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 12 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY switch to VIDEO 4 Set the power switch to EY or Iw while pressing down the lock button located on the switch e The POWER CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder enters the record standby mode PAUSE is displayed e To record in LP Long Play mode c pg 34 5 To start recording press the recording start stop button The tally lamp lights and 2 REC appears on the display while recording is in progress To stop recording press the recording start stop button again The camcorder re enters the record standby mode Approximate recording time owe Recording mode Tape NOTES e f the record standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorders power shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again close and re open the LCD monitor 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 pg 20 e To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off rx pg 33 35 e During recording sound is
14. mode if you want to perform audio dubbing afterward lt pg 50 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 10X Only optical zoom is available up to 10X for video recording and 8X for still image recording 40X Digital zoom is available up to 40X 300X Digital zoom is available up to 300X Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY switch is set to VIDEO SNAP SHOT FULL Snapshot mode with no frame NEGA Nega mode FRAME Snapshot mode with frame FRAME For details on the procedure refer to Snapshot For Video Recording lt pg 39 FULL NEGA Available when the VIDEO MEMORY switch is set to VIDEO 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 SA The shutter speed is automatically adjusted Shooting 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 amp NAL ACA is displayed Available when the VIDEO MEMORY switch is set to MEMORY AUTO ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 Select the ISO sensitivity to the desired setting Ij MANUAL The
15. 15 e The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted e Files stored in the memory card are protected lt gt Remove protection from the files stored in the memory card and delete them lt pg 28 When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen e This is not a malfunction gt By recording with DIS activated lt pg 33 34 this can be avoided When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector the camcorder does not operate e The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on gt Turn the camcorder s power off and on again then operate it When connected to the PC with a DV cable the image data is not transferred e The VIDEO MEMORY switch is set to MEMORY Set the VIDEO MEMORY switch to VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING gn 53 Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish e In places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction gt Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor lt pg 12 16 e When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer Colored bright spots appear all over the
16. 34 e During Night Alive it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended Self Timer Once the camcorder is set the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way adding the final touch to a memorable picture Set the power switch to M 2 Set SELF TIMER to ON XY pg 33 35 e The X indicator appears 3 For video recording press the recording start stop button e The tally lamp starts blinking e After 15 seconds the beep sounds and video recording starts The tally lamp stays on To stop self timer recording press the recording start stop button again e The camcorder re enters record standby mode MANUAL SELF TIMER OFF ONS X BOSBBAK OR 3 For snapshot press SNAPSHOT e The tally lamp starts blinking e After 15 seconds the beep sounds and a snapshot is taken The tally lamp turns off After that the camcorder re enters record standby mode 4 To end self timer recording select OFF in step 2 NOTE If BEEP and TALLY are set to OFF lt pg 35 the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not light 5 Second Recording Record a vacation or an important event in 5 second clips to keep the action moving This function is available only for video recording Set 5S to 5S pg 33 35 e The 5S indicator appears 2 Press th
17. DCF or a file with a size that is not compatible with this camcorder COPYING FAILED e Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder e Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card F pg 28 e when no memory card is loaded e when the memory card s memory is full e when the memory card is not formatted e when a write protected SD Memory Card is loaded lt pg 17 TROUBLESHOOTING en 55 MEMORY CARD Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a memory card PLEASE FORMAT Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt or it has not been initialized Initialize the memory card lt pg 32 NO IMAGES STORED Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback CARD ERROR Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card Remove the memory card once and insert it again Repeat these procedures until no indication appears If the indication still appears the memory card is corrupted CHECK CARD S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the LOCK position REFERENCES 56 EN USER MAINTENANCE UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE 1 leaning The Camcorder The
18. LCD monitor e 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 The cassette will not load properly e The battery s charge is low gt Install a fully charged battery 13 pg 13 The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder gt Push in the memory card a few more times lt pg 17 Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor e The LCD monitors brightness setting is too dark gt Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor rx pg 16 An error indication 01 04 or 06 appears e A malfunction of some kind has occured In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable gt pg 56 The remote control does not work e REMOTE is set to OFP Set REMOTE to ON gt pg 33 35 e The remote control does not point at the remote sensor gt Point at the remote sensor 17 pg 23 e The remote control batteries are exhausted gt Replace the batteries with fresh ones lt pg 23 REFERENCES 54 en TROUBLESHOOTING Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level wra mm t A __ High Exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil the battery remai
19. LP lt gt pg 33 38 4A Set S AV INPUT to A V IN or S IN lt pg 33 38 Select S IN when using S VIDEO OUT connector on your TV VCR 5 Press the recording start stop button to engage the record pause mode e The A V IN or S IN indication appears on the screen 6 Start playback on the player 7 At the point you want to start dubbing press the recording start stop button to start dubbing The Z gt indication rotates 8 Press the recording start stop button again to stop dubbing The Z gt indication stops rotating 9 Press W to return to the normal playback mode NOTES e After dubbing set S AV INPUT back to OFF e Analog signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure e It is also possible to dub from another camcorder 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 Core filter DV cable optional To DV IN OUT 9 o 0000 e 2 Video unit equipped with DV connector To use this camcorder as a player 1 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
20. Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback of Images 17 pg 26 Press MENU The menu screen appears 3 Press Up P II or Down W to select DIRECT PRINT and press SET A message PLEASE CONNECT PRINTER appears 4 Connect the camcorder to the printer with USB cable e After a while the print menu appears D Press Up B E or Down W to select DPOF PRINT and press SET Press Up B E or Down W to select PRINT and press SET The image is printed e To confirm the DPOF setting select CHECK SETTINGS and press SET You can check images and number of prints by pressing tt or gt To return to the previous menu press Up amp Il or Down W to select RETURN and press SET NOTE If the printer is not recognized or to print again after direct printing with a PictBridge Printer remove the USB cable select DIRECT PRINT in the menu again and then reconnect the cable DIRECT PRINT gt SELECTED PRINT DPOF PRINT CANCEL Initializing a Memory Card You can initialize a memory card any time After initializing all files and data stored in the memory card including those which have been protected are cleared set the VIDEO MEMORY switch to MEMORY 2 Set the power switch to PLAY while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Press Up amp IIl or Down W to select FORMAT and pres
21. 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 mode for important video recordings LP Long Play mode lets you record 5096 more video than SP Standard 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 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 Also read CAUTIONS on pages 57 59 e Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc e QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc Provided Accessories AC Adapter AP V16U or AP V14U Battery Pack BN VF707U S Video Audio Video Cable USB Cable Audio Extension Cable for optional microphone see page 12 for connection Audio Extension Cable for optional h
22. and press SET e To cancel deletion select RETURN e Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to delete MENU DELETE CURRENT ALL DELETE DELETE EXECUTE RETURN ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C en 29 NOTE If the Gsm mark appears the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted To delete all files stored in the memory card 4 Press Up amp Il or Down W to select ALL and press SET The DELETE screen appears 5 Press Up B E or Down W to select EXECUTE and press SET e To cancel deletion select RETURN NOTES e Protected files lt pg 28 cannot be deleted To delete them remove protection first e Once files are deleted they cannot be restored Check files before deleting CAUTION Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during deletion Also be sure to use the provided AC adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the memory card becomes corrupted initialize it lt gt pg 32 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 30 en ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C Setting Print Information DPOF To Print by Selecting Still Images and Number of Prints Setting This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF Perform steps 1 3 in To Print All Still Digital Print Order Format standard in order to Images
23. e Three images are recorded To cancel bracket shooting mode Set C SHOOTING to OFF in step I NOTE The shutter speed cannot be fixed in the bracket shooting even if the shutter priority lt pg 45 is set DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 26 EN Interval Shooting During interval shooting mode the camcorder continues to take snapshots automatically with an interval of your desired setting Set INT SHOT to ON 17 pg 33 37 e INTERVAL and appear 2 Set INT TIME to the desired shooting interval gt pg 33 37 3 Set the power switch to EY or v while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 4 Press SNAPSHOT e First shot is taken after 2 seconds e The PHOTO indicator appears while the snapshot is being taken e The clock icon lt turns while waiting for the next shot is being taken e The next shot is being taken automatically when the shooting interval set in step 2 has passed 5 Press SNAPSHOT to stop interval shooting To cancel interval shooting mode Set INT SHOT to OFF in step I NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt pg 13 14 e To distinguish between still images taken in interval shooting mode and other still images it is recommended that you reset the file names before shooting lt pg 28 e Interval shooting will stop if the ba
24. edet t eet 16 Troubleshooting aerei t odori mtn denen 51 W Warning Indications 54 White Balanceuuanv nemne ix det 43 Wide MOGG sa Reda EM hito dao an 35 Wipe or Fader Effects sss 44 Z ZOOMIN Ner 19 24 34 5 Second Recording 35 40 TERMS en 63 TERMS Printed in Japan 2005 Victor Company of Japan Limited 0405MKH AL VP
25. not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF 13 pg 33 38 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on off the date indication e Time code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF 13 pg 33 38 e Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV lt pg 33 38 NOTES e t is recommended to use the AC adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt pg 14 e To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card set the camcorder s power switch to EY or m 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 i Playback Using The full function remote control unit can operate this camcorder from a the Remote Control distance as well as the basic operations playback stop pause fast forward and rewind of your VCR It also makes additional playback functions possible lt pg 24 Installing the Battery The remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 Pull out the battery holder by pushing the tab lock Lock tab 2 Insert the battery in the holder and be sure to ac 9 have the mark visible 3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a
26. pg 33 37 e OFF for the playback sound e ON for the dubbed sound e MIX for the playback and dubbed sound To hear the dubbed sound during playback Set NARRATION to ON or MIX lt pg 33 37 NOTES e When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12 BIT the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately e f you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas e f feedback or howling occurs during TV playback move the camcorder s microphone away from the TV or turn down the TV s volume e f you change from 12 BIT to 16 BIT in mid recording and then use the tape for audio dubbing it is not effective from the point where 16 BIT recording began e During audio dubbing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode scenes recorded in 16 BIT audio or a blank portion audio dubbing stops e Audio dubbing is also possible using an optional microphone connected to the microphone connector e While an optional microphone is connected the built in microphone is disabled e To perform audio dubbing with a video unit connected to the camcorder s S AV connector first set S AV INPUT to A V IN or S IN in VIDEO menu pg 33 38 The AUX indication appears instead of MIC If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your nearest JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer c
27. 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 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 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 22 en VIDEO PLAYBACK Connections to a TV or VCR Open the cover S Video Audio Video cable provided A mark 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 O Yellow to VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has only AN input connectors Red to AUDIO R IN White to AUDIO L IN Notrequired for watching still images only 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 4 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV B Setthe VCR to its AUX auxiliary input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode 6 Start playback on the camcorder 17 pg 20 To choose whether or
28. quality mode can be selected to best match your needs Two picture quality modes are available FINE 4 STANDARD F in order of quality NOTE The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used 17 pg 61 640 x 480 1280 x 960 1600 x 1200 2048 x 1536 2560 x 1920 The image size mode can be selected to best match your needs 17 pg 61 NOTE The setting can be changed only when the VIDEO MEMORY switch is set to MEMORY C SHOOTING OFF Disables the function ON Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography lt pg 25 BRACKET Two more images are automatically recorded with exposure values shifted to the 0 3EV and 0 3EV sides gt pg 25 REC SELECT 79 TAPE When snapshots are taken with the VIDEO MEMORY switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded only onto the tape s C v TAPE CARD When snapshots are taken with the VIDEO MEMORY switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card 640 x 480 pixels In this mode the SNAP SHOT selection in CAMERA menu is also applicable to memory card recording MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT en 37 INT SHOT OFF Disables the function ON Enables interval shooting gt pg 26 INT TIME 15SEC 30SEC 1MIN 2MIN
29. set various playback functions using the menus lt pg 33 VIDEO MEMORY Switch Position VIDEO Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape If REC SELECT is set to s Y sp Hm lt pg 37 still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card MEMORY e Allows you to record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card e When the power switch is set to EY or m the currently selected image size appears Power Linked Operation When the power switch is set to EY or m you can also turn on off the camcorder by opening closing the LCD monitor I Language Setting The language on the display can be changed lt pg 33 36 38 Set the power switch to lw while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully t pg 12 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Press Up B E or Down W to select fy and press SET The CAMERA DISPLAY BRIGHT ON SCREEN LCD TV DATE TIME AUTO TIME CODE OFF OG OX CAMERA DISPLAY menu RAN ee ENGE appears crock E 05 5 Press Up B E or X URETURN Down W to select LANGUAGE and press SET Press Up B E or CAMERA DISPLAY Down W to select the desired language and a l press SET LANGUAGE H a ENGLISH 7 Press Up B E or FRANGAIS Down W to select x POTUGU S URETURN and press SET twice The menu screen closes GETTING
30. 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 REFERENCES 58 en CAUTIONS Memory Cards To properly use and store your memory cards be sure to read the following cautions e During use make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting e While the memory card is being accessed during recording playback deletion initialization etc never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder e Store memory cards 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 LCD Monitor e To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or
31. switch to TV 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 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 gt and amp FEATURES FOR RECORDING en 41 Exposure Control 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 Set the power switch to m 2 Press EXPOSURE e The exposure control indicator appears 3 Rotate the manual focus dial to adjust the exposure e Adjustment range For video recording 6 to 6 For still image recording 2 0 to 42 0 EV e 3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight compensation t pg 42 4 Press SET on the manual focus dial Exposure adjustment is complete To return to autom
32. too tinted e While charging the flash 4 blinks and the flash will not fire Flash Brightness Adjustment When a snapshot is taken lt pg 25 in the dark the camcorder fires the flash and adjusts the brightness automatically You can also adjust the flash brightness manually When you find that the snapshots you took look too bright or too dark adjust it manually Select FLASH ADJ in MANUAL menu and press SET e The parameter appears FEATURES FOR RECORDING py 39 2 To intensify the flash press Up P II To weaken the flash press Down Bl e Adjustment range 3 to 3 Factory preset 0 3 Press SET three times to close the menu Screen NOTE When you change the subject you are shooting or the shooting location set it back to 0 as described in step 2 and take a snapshot to check the flash brightness After doing this adjust to your desired brightness Snapshot For Video Recording This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape Set the VIDEO MEMORY switch to VIDEO 2 Set the power switch to m 3 Set SNAP SHOT to the desired mode lt pg 33 34 4 Press SNAPSHOT e There is the sound effect of a shutter closing e The PHOTO indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the record standby mode e You can take snapshots also during video recording A still image will b
33. A PRIORITY F1 8 F8 0 After selecting A PRIORITY Aperture Priority in step 3 rotate the manual focus dial to select the desired value and press SET You can set the aperture value F number manually The larger the aperture value lower F number the more blurred the background will become The smaller the aperture value higher F number the clearer the focus will be both near and far object You can select the F number from F1 8 F1 9 F2 0 F2 8 F4 0 F5 6 F8 0 Not available when the VIDEO MEMORY switch is set to MEMORY Not available when the VIDEO MEMORY switch is set to VIDEO e f it is too bright set to the larger F number If it is too dark set to the smaller S PRIORITY 1 60 1 4000 After selecting S PRIORITY Shutter Priority in step 3 rotate the manual focus dial to select the desired value and press SET You can set the shutter speed manually 1 60 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 60 second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 100 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 100 second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapor lamp is reduced 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 Fast shutter speed allows fast moving subject to be captured one frame at a time vividly Use these settings when an automatic adjustment does not work well by SPORTS mode Available only when the VI
34. After step 3 press and hold SET over 2 seconds The L indication appears and the iris is locked To cancel spot exposure control Press BACKLIGHT W once so that the s indicator disappears NOTES e You cannot use the spot exposure control at the same time with following functions e STROBE in EFFECT c pg 45 e Digital zoom 17 pg 19 e Manual exposure control e Depending on the shooting location and condition optimum result may not be attained f 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 Set the power switch to m 2 Press W B repeatedly to select the desired mode AUTO No indicator White balance is adjusted automatically NA For adjusting the white balance manually depending on the light source lt Manual White Balance Adjustment When shooting outdoors on a sunny day db When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day When a video light or similar type of lighting is used Factory preset e The selected mode indicator except AUTO appears To return to automatic white balance Select AUTO in step 2 Or set th
35. DEO MEMORY switch is set to VIDEO To turn off the program AE Select OFF in step 3 The program AE indicator disappears NOTES e Some modes of program AE cannot be used during Night Alive e When a subject is too bright or reflective a vertical streak may appear smear phenomenon Smear phenomenon tends to occur when SPORTS is selected e Some modes of program AE cannot be used with certain wipe fader effects lt pg 44 In this case the selected indicator blinks or goes out FEATURES FOR RECORDING en 45 Special Effects You can add special effects to your recording images Set the power switch to m 2 Set fH to the desired mode lt pg 33 e The selected special effect indicator appears bag CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect B W MONOTONE Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the cinema mode c pg 35 WIDE MODE it enhances the classic film effect d SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the cinema mode pg 35 WIDE MODE for a classic look EM STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY switch is set to VIDEO To turn off the special effect Select OFF in step 2 The special effect indicator disappears ADVANCED FEATURES AG en EDITING Dubbing to or from a VCR
36. MANUAL settings are effective only when the power switch is set to uy Factory preset Available when the VIDEO MEMORY switch is set to VIDEO OFF Disables the function ON 43 To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES e Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or depending on the shooting condition e The 4j indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used e Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod SELF TIMER OFF ON rx pg 40 Self Timer OFF Disables 5 second recording 5S Enables 5 second recording pg 40 Anim Allows you to record a few frames only By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots you can record the subject as though it is moving 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 70 cm 2 3 ft NOTE Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus OFF Records with no change in the screen ratio For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio CINEMA Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen The L indicator appears During playback on wide screen TVs the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are c
37. OTO indication appears while the snapshot is being taken e Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame e To delete unwanted still images refer to Deleting Files gt pg 29 e When you do not want to hear the shutter sound set BEEP to OFF pg 33 35 NOTES e f shooting is not performed for approx 5 minutes when the power switch is set to EY or m and power is supplied from the battery pack the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power To perform shooting again close and re open the LCD monitor e For approximate number of storable images see page 61 D S C RECORDING en 25 Continuous Shooting Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an effect similar to serial photography To use this function set C SHOOTING to ON lt pg 33 37 The y indicator appears Bracket Shooting In addition to an image with the exposure automatically set by the camcorder two other images are recorded with exposure values shifted to the 0 3EV and 0 3EV sides You can select the image that has a suitable exposure after shooting Decreased Standard Increased exposure exposure exposure Set C SHOOTING to BRACKET c pg 33 37 The indicator appears 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY switch to MEMORY 3 Set the power switch to EY or Iw while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 4 Press SNAPSHOT for bracket shooting
38. STARTED en 15 Date Time Settings The date time is recorded onto the tape at all times but its display can be turned on or off during playback lt pg 33 38 Perform steps 1 4 in Language Setting on the left column 2 Press Up P II or Down W to select CLOCK ADJ and press SET The month is highlighted 3 Press Up P II or CAMERA DISPLAY c Down W to input the F month and press SET P Repeat to input the day L5 year hour and minute gt Fom DEC DR e 4 Press Up B E or x E Down W to select RETURN and press SET a twice The menu screen closes Grip Adjustment Adjust the velcro strip 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the recording start stop button power switch and power zoom lever Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference 16 en GETTING STARTED Brightness Adjustment of the Display Set the power switch to M or PLAY while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully lt pg 12 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Press Up amp Il or MENS Down W to select I and press SET The CAMERA DISPLAY or VIDEO DISPLAY menu appears 5 Press Up amp Il or Down W to select BRIGHT and press SET The menu screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears
39. UB Button pg 50 Q STOP Button e Stops the tape 17 pg 20 e Stops auto playback r pg 26 Down Button pg 24 EFFECT Button c pg 24 Q EFFECT ON OFF Button c pg 24 The following buttons are available when the camcorders power switch is set to EY or fi 9 Zoom T W Buttons Zoom in out lt pg 19 24 Also available with the power switch set to PLAY START STOP Button Functions the same as the recording start stop button on the camcorder 2 S SHOT Button Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder Also available with the power switch set to PLAY VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 24 en VIDEO PLAYBACK pen PAUSE or Zoom T W EI T A Up SLOW lt 1 115 cl el sLow gt PLAY Reet gt Right gt EDO lt Left STOP or v Down SHIFT i gt Co CO Slow Motion Playback During normal video playback press SLOW I or I gt more than approx 2 seconds e After approx 10 minutes normal playback resumes e To pause slow motion playback press PAUSE ID e To stop slow motion playback press PLAY P NOTES e You can also engage slow motion playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW lt I or I gt more than approx 2 seconds e During slow motion playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect e After SLOW Il or I is pressed and held the still image may be displayed for a few seconds follow
40. URES 33 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 33 Changing the Menu Settings 33 Recording Menus rrrrnnnnrrvvnnrnnnrrvrnrnnnerrrennnn 34 Playback Menus eeeeereeeeeeees 37 FEATURES FOR RECORDING 39 Snapshot F sh varaner 39 Flash Brightness Adjustment 39 Snapshot For Video Recording 39 Night Alive Ler 40 Self TIITIBE ioo ete ton der t teet oe a ELG 40 5 Second Recording 40 Manual FOCUS 2 m ra PII Saee on Do Sive NUE 41 Exposure Controlia bes 41 ligo quem 42 Backlight Compensation 42 Spot Exposure Control 42 White Balance Adjustment 43 Manual White Balance Adjustment 43 Wipe or Fader Effects 44 Progra M AE senean toii te eet telat ha te dtes 44 Special Effects odi toe ninn 45 EDITING sonene 46 Dubbing to or from a VCR 46 Dubbing to or from a Video Unit equipped with a DV Connector Digital Dubbing 47 Connection to a Personal Computer 48 Insert BANG ie 49 Audio PUDBNG saa 50 REFERENCES 51 TROUBLESHOOTING 5 USER MAINTENANCE 56 CAUTIONS Lines ituri a intake s e
41. ack of Images lt pg 26 2 Press P II to start auto playback e If you press lt 4 lt during auto playback files are displayed in descending order e If you press PP during auto playback files are displayed in ascending order 3 To end auto playback press MI index Playback of Files You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback of Images lt pg 26 2 Press INDEX The index screen appears 3 Press Up amp IIl Down Bl 4 5 9 to move the frame to the desired file 4 Press SET The selected file is displayed Selected file Index number Viewing File Information You can get the relevant file information by pressing the INFO button during normal playback or index playback FOLDER Folder name gt pg 28 FOLDER 100JVCGR FILE File name US 17 pg 28 SIZE 12560 X 1920 DATE Date the file was PROTECT OFF made SIZE Image size QUALITY Picture quality PROTECT When set to ON the file is protected from accidental erasure lt pg 28 e Press the INFO button twice to close the information screen NOTE With images shot with other devices or processed on a PC QUALITY will be displayed Histogram for Still Image Files A histogram is a graph indicating the image s brightness The horizo
42. anual focus lt pg 41 then zoom in or out in record mode e During digital zoom the quality of image may suffer e Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject is possible when the power zoom lever is set all the way to W Also see TELE MACRO in MANUAL menu on page 35 e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject This will not occur when TELE MACRO is set to ON lt pg 35 VIDEO RECORDING cw 19 Journalistic Shooting In some situations different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction 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
43. apply any shocks place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom e To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth e Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot 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 subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near 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 0 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 hi
44. arging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the POWER CHARGE lamp may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the camcorder then try charging again e f 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 e Since the AC adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas e Using the optional AA VF7 battery charger you can charge the BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery pack without the camcorder e After 5 minutes has elapsed in record standby mode with the cassette inserted 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 Using the Battery Pack Perform steps 2 3 in Charging the Battery Pack Maximum continuous recording time GETTING STARTED Battery pack Recording time BN VF707U 45 min 55 min BN VF714U 1 hr 35 min 1 hr 55 min BN VF733U 3 hr 45 min 4 hr 35 min Provided y When LCD backlight is off CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 14 en GETTING STARTED NOTES e Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions e Zoom or record standby mode is engaged repeatedly e The LCD monitor is used repeatedly e The playback mode is engage
45. as shown in the illustration 3 Start playback on the camcorder lt pg 20 4 at the point you want to start dubbing start recording on the video unit Refer to the video unit s instruction manual 5 To stop dubbing stop recording on the video unit then stop playback on this camcorder NOTES e t is recommended to use the AC adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 14 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 dubbed EDITING en 47 e 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 f Playback Zoom 17 pg 24 or Playback Special Effects 17 pg 24 is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN OUT connector e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable To use this camcorder as a recorder 1 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 3 Set the camcorder s power switch to PLAY 4 Set REC MODE to SP or LP lt gt pg 33 38 5 Press the recording start stop button to engage the record pause mode e The DV IN in
46. atic exposure control Press EXPOSURE twice Or set the power switch to EY NOTES e You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when program AE is set to SNOW lt pg 44 or with the backlight compensation e f the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness set GAIN UP to AUTO lt pg 33 34 ADVANCED FEATURES 42 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING fis Lock 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 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 Set the power switch to M 2 Press EXPOSURE e The exposure control indicator appears 3 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor then press and hold SET on the manual focus dial for over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator and the W indication appear 4 Press SET on the manual focus dial The i indication changes to L and the iris is locked To return to automatic iris control Press EXPOSURE twice Or set the power switch to EY e The exposu
47. captured one frame ata You can check the battery status by simply time for vivid stable slow motion pressing the DATA button lt pg 14 13 pg 44 45 BATTERY CONDITION 100 m MAX TIME DEN BACKLIGHT ON 50 _ OCL min BACKLIGHT OFF on OJO mi Direct Printing If your printer is compatible with PictBridge still images can be printed easily by connecting the camcorder with USB cable directly to the printer lt pg 31 Flash The flash fires automatically when shooting still images lt pg 39 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 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 b
48. click Beam Effective Area When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor Th transmitted beam s approximate effective indoor use e distance for indoor use is 5 m Remote sensor 16 ft Use the remote control in front of the camcorder facing toward the lens NOTE The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting Buttons And Functions 5 i Ave aol amp _ _0 o o creg c _ _9 o 8 O gt ole ov ap 0 be 0 Sr VIDEO PLAYBACK en 23 Infrared beam transmitting window e Transmits the beam signal The following buttons are available only when the camcorders power switch is set to PLAY PAUSE Button e Pauses the tape 17 pg 24 Up Button pg 24 SLOW Rewind Button lt pg 24 O REW Button e Rewind Reverse shuttle search on a tape lt pg 21 e Displays previous file in a memory card pg 26 Left Button lt pg 24 INSERT Button lt pg 49 SHIFT Button c pg 24 DISPLAY Button lt pg 22 46 SLOW Forward Button r pg 24 O PLAY Button e Starts playback of a tape 17 pg 20 e Starts auto playback of images in a memory card 17 pg 26 FF Button e Forward Forward shuttle search on a tape pg 21 e Displays next file in a memory card 17 pg 26 Right Button pg 24 Q9 A D
49. cling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance lt http www eiae org gt 4 EN When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm 3 15 16 or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused 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 t
50. cover fully and remove the cassette A few minutes later insert it again e When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover Do not insert or remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognize whether or not the card is installed Loading Unloading a Memory Card Both MultiMedia MMCA and SecureDigital SD cards are compatible with this camcorder The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase Write erase protection tab Card Cover MEMORY CARD Make sure the camcorder s power is off 2 Open the card cover MEMORY CARD 3 To load a memory card firmly insert it with its clipped edge first To unload a memory card push it once After the memory card comes out of the camcorder pull it out e Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label 4 Close the card cover To protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card Slide the write erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of LOCK This prevents the memory card from being recorded over To record on this memory card GETTING STARTED 18 en VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE Before continuing perform the procedures listed below e Power pg 13
51. d repeatedly e Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time 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 Data Battery System You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time 1 Make sure the battery is attached and the power switch is set to OFF 2 Open the LCD monitor fully 3 Press DATA and the battery status screen appears e It is displayed for approx 3 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 If 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 e The recordable time display should only be used as a guide It is displayed in 10 minute units Using AC Power Perform step 4 in Charging the Battery Pack NOTE The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V 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 resu
52. dication appears on the screen 6 start playback on the player 7 Atthe point you want to start dubbing press the recording start stop button to start dubbing The Z gt indication rotates 8 Press the recording start stop button again to stop dubbing The gt indication stops rotating 9 Press W to return to the normal playback mode NOTES e f no image is displayed on the LCD monitor set S AV INPUT to OFF c pg 33 38 e Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting lt pg 34 ADVANCED FEATURES 48 en EDITING Connection to a Personal Computer A Using USB cable B Using DV cable Core filter USB cable DV cable provided optional Core filter To USB 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 e Connect the DV cable plugs correctly according to the shape of the DV connector A Using USB cable You can transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC B Using DV cable You can also transfer still or moving images recorded on a tape to a PC with a DV connector by using the provided software software equipped with the PC or commercial
53. e 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 VF707U VF714U VF733U 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 Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate Replace battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo Sony or Maxell CR2025 Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced e Dispose of used battery promptly e Keep away from children e Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire EN 3 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 and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations For disposal or recy
54. e ined a 57 SPECIFICATIONS siccsctusssssssssancscscacncectscticcescaasuiees 60 TERMS 62 G en GETTING STARTED index When loading or unloading a cassette disconnect the headphone cable etc and close the cover If the cover is open it may get caught in cassette holder Controls D Set Button SET lt pg 33 Play Pause Button amp M lt pg 20 Night Alive Button NIGHT r pg 40 Up Button 8 Fast Forward Button PP lt pg 20 Flash Button FLASH lt pg 39 4 Rewind Button lt 4 lt pg 20 Quick Review Button QUICK REVIEW lt gt pg 20 Stop Button lil lt pg 20 Backlight Compensation Button BACKLIGHT lt pg 42 Down Button Menu Button MENU pg 33 White Balance Button W B pg 43 Information Button INFO lt pg 27 8 LCD Backlight Button LCD BACKLIGHT lt gt pg 16 Data Battery Button DATA lt pg 14 9 Fade Wipe Button FADE WIPE pg 44 Index Button INDEX lt pg 27 Recording Start Stop Button pg 18 41 VIDEO MEMORY Switch lt pg 14 2 Lock Button gt pg 14 3 Power Switch EY m PLAY OFF lt pg 14 44 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT lt pg 25 39 19 Cassette Open Eject Switch OPEN EJECT lt gt pg 16 Power Zoom Lever T W pg 19 Speaker Headphone Volume Control VOL t pg 20 Manual Focus Dial pg 41 Focu
55. e power switch to EY FEATURES FOR RECORDING en 43 Manual White Balance Adjustment Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting Set the power switch to M 2 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 3 Press W B repeatedly to select NM 4 Press and hold W B until 19 begins blinking e When the setting is completed M amp 4 stops blinking NOTES e n step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually pg 41 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural fluorescent candlelight etc Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings 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 White paper ADVANCED FEATURES 44 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING 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 Set the VIDEO MEMORY switch to VIDEO 2 Setthe power switch to M 3 Set EAT to the desired mode lt pg
56. e recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes e Regardless of the power switch position EY or IM snapshots are taken with the selected snapshot mode e The flash does not fire during recording Continuous Shooting Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second e The continuous shooting mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to sn DY sp m lt pg 37 ADVANCED FEATURES 40 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING Night Alive 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 Set the power switch to M 2 Press NIGHT B E so that the Night Alive indicator EXj appears e The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity e A appears beside OO while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted To deactivate Night Alive Press NIGHT P II again so that the Night Alive indicator disappears NOTES e During Night Alive the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out e Some modes of Program AE or Special Effects 13 pg 44 45 e Snapshot Flash lt pg 39 e GAIN UP in CAMERA menu c pg 34 e DIS in MANUAL menu 17 pg
57. e recording start stop button to start recording and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters record standby mode automatically e Even if you press the recording start stop button again within 5 seconds after recording starts record standby mode is not engaged 3 To exit the 5S mode select OFF in step 1 To take a snapshot in the 5 second recording mode Instead of pressing the recording start stop button in step 2 select the desired snapshot mode in CAMERA menu c pg 34 then press SNAPSHOT The camcorder records a 5 second still When 5S is set to Anim this function is not available NOTE When 5S is set to Anim the 5 second recording mode is not available Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead Manual Focus The camcorders 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 Set the power switch to MJ 2 Press FOCUS The manual focus indicator appears 3 Rotate the manual focus dial to focus on a subject When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer aA or amp will blink 4 Press SET on the manual focus dial Focus adjustment is complete Manual focus indicator To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice or set the power
58. e tally lamp remains off at all times ON The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording REMOTE OFF Disables the remote control operations ON Enables the remote control operations ADVANCED FEATURES 36 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT DEMO MODE OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place ON Demonstrates certain functions such as program AE or special 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 EY or tw 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 NOTES e f a cassette is in the camcorder the demonstration will not take place even if it is set to ON e DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off e If DEMO MODE remains ON some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFP CAM RESET EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory preset RETURN Does not reset all settings to the factory preset CAMERA DISPLAY e The I CAMERA DISPLAY settings are effective even when the power switch is set to EY However t
59. eadphone see page 12 for connection Core Filter large for USB cable see page 12 for attachment Core Filter small x5 for S Video Audio Video cable audio extension cable and AC adapter s cord see page 12 for attachment CD ROM Remote Control Unit RM V720U Lithium Battery CR2025 for remote control unit Memory Card 32 MB already inserted in the camcorder Shoulder Strap see the right column for attachment Lens Cap and its string see the right column for attachment Battery Mount Cover already attached on the camcorder Lens Hood see below for attachment A lithium battery is pre installed in the remote control unit at time of shipment with insulation sheet To use the remote control unit remove the insulation sheet Attach the battery mount cover to protect the battery connector when the battery pack is removed For the attachment detachment refer to Charging the Battery Pack lt pg 13 NOTES e In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder e Make sure to use the provided cables for connections Do not use any other cables Attaching the Lens Hood 2860 81800 When shooting outside or in bright locations light can sometimes reflect within the lens and ca
60. ed by a blue screen for a few seconds This is not a malfunction e During slow motion playback there will be disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable especially with steady images This is not a malfunction Frame By Frame Playback During normal or still playback press SLOW I gt repeatedly for forward or SLOW 41 repeatedly for reverse Each time SLOW 4l or I gt is pressed the frame is played back Playback Zoom Magnifies the recorded image up to 30X at any time during video playback and D S C playback 1 Press PLAY P to start video playback Or perform normal playback of images 2 At the point you want to zoom in press the zoom button T e To zoom out press the zoom button W 3 You can move the image on the screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT press lt Left gt Right A Up and v Down e To end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP W and then press PLAY P during video playback NOTES e Zoomcan also be used during slow motion and still playback e Due to digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer Playback Special Effects Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image Pina CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect B W MONOTONE Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together wit
61. een for Video D S C Recording Menu Playback Menu WIPE FADER VIDEO SOUND MODE STEREO m WIPE SCROLL WIPE SHUTTER Gy WH FADER WHITE feo B FADER BLACK MX NARRATION OFF 1 BW FADER B W M R WIPE CORNER PJ MCorY OFF Mmm WIPE WINDOW BLANK SRCH gt R WIPE SLIDE S AVINPUT OFF o WIPE DOOR 4 Ex X 2X URETURN 5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected function MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT en 33 Menus without Sub Menus WIPE FADER pg 44 Selected menu icon blinks EFFECT pg 45 Selected 1 Press Up P II or paramere Down W to select the EFFECT desired parameter OFF e Example FA EFFECT leno cutee SEPIA End STROBE 2 Press SET Selection is complete The menu screen returns e Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 3 Press SET The menu screen closes Menus with Sub Menus CAMERA pg 34 selected menu icon E MANUAL blinks pg 34 SYSTEM pg 35 CAMERA DISPLAY pg 36 2 DSC lt pg 36 SORE EY DET X Selected function CAMERA REC MODE SOUND MODE 12BIT ZOO 10x SNAP SHOT X DORIEEE Eg VIDEO pg 37 GAINUP AGC VIDEO DISPLAY gt pg 38 1 Press Up Il or URETURN Down W to select the Sub Menu desired function and press SET The sub menu appears e Example CAMERA menu 2 Press Up amp Il or Down W t
62. er is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark A DUB ERROR Appears if audio dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape lt pg 50 A DUB ERROR lt CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE gt lt CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING gt lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB gt e Appears if audio dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode lt pg 50 e Appears if audio dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16 BIT audio lt pg 50 e Appears if A DUB amp on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE lt pg 50 INSERT ERROR Appears if insert editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape lt pg 49 INSERT ERROR CANNOT EDIT ON A BLANK PORTION lt CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE gt lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB gt e Appears if insert editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape e Appears if insert editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode i pg 49 e Appears if INSERT C on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE 17 pg 49 MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory card s memory is full and shooting is not possible HDV OJ Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV format are detected The pictures in the HDV format cannot be played back with this camcorder Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with
63. er or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product 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 H sfo 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 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 in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer tempera
64. error indications 01 02 or 06 show what type of malfunction has occured When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Remove the power supply battery etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications 03 or 04 show what type of malfunction has occured When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Eject the cassette once and re insert it then check if the indication clears When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer 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 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 Mould may form if the lens is left dirty e When using a clean
65. file number 2 MENU DISPLAY OFF ON Battery remaining power indicator DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 28 en ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C Dubbing Still Images Recorded on a Tape to a Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card Load a cassette lt pg 16 2 Load a memory card lt pg 17 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY switch to VIDEO 4 Set the power switch to PLAY while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 5 Set cry m COPY to ON lt gt pg 33 38 6 Press PI to start playback 7 Atthe point you want to dub press P II again to engage Still Playback 8 To dub the image press SNAPSHOT e The a gt EP indication appears during dubbing NOTES e To use playback special effects with a video image you wish to dub perform up to step 8 using the remote control gt pg 24 e Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels Resetting The File Name By resetting the file name a new folder will be made The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder It is convenient to separate the new files from previously made files Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback of Images lt pg 26 2 Press MENU The menu screen appears 3 Press Up P II or Down W to select NO RESET and press SET The NO RESET screen appears 4 Press Up B E or Down W to select EXECUTE a
66. gh 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 camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it e Dirty heads can cause the following problems No picture during playback Blocks of noise appear during playback During recording or playback the Head Clog Warning indicator 3 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 consecutively 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
67. h lt pg 39 Be careful not to cover this area in order to obtain proper flash brightness Flash Sensor Be careful not to cover this area as it contains a sensor required by the flash il Stereo Microphone i pg 50 Shoe e Attach the optional stereo microphone or video light Make sure to turn off the power of the camcorder and the microphone before attaching and removing them e The attached microphone may be shot in the image depending on its size Battery Pack Mount i pg 13 Stud Hole lt pg 16 W Tripod Mounting Socket lt pg 16 GETTING STARTED 8 en GETTING STARTED Indications on LCD Monitor During Video Recording Only i dr irn gt REC ale sith LG HO 3 CD Selected Wipe Fader Effect Indicator pg 44 2 Tape Running Indicator lt pg 18 Rotates while tape is running 8 Selected Wide Mode Indicator pg 35 4 Recording Speed Mode SP LP pg 34 Tape Remaining Time pg 18 REC Appears during recording lt pg 18 PAUSE Appears during record standby mode lt pg 18 C 5S Anim Displays the 5 second recording mode or animation recording mode lt pg 35 40 Insert Editing Insert Editing Pause Mode lt gt pg 49 9 Wind Cut Indicator pg 35 0 Time Code pg 19 36 Digital Image Stabilizer DIS lt pg 34 2 SOUND 12BIT 16BIT Sound Mode Indicator lt pg 34 Appears for approx 5 seconds afte
68. h the cinema mode pg 35 WIDE MODE it enhances the classic film effect d SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the cinema mode pg 35 WIDE MODE for a classic look E STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots 1 To start playback EE press PLAY P N OFF 4 7 2 Press EFFECT EFFECT LO PO The PLAYBACK EFFECT select menu appears 3 Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the highlight bar to the desired effect e The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears e To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF again e To change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above Basic Shooting D S C Snapshot You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots Still images are stored in the memory card NOTE Before continuing perform the procedures listed below e Power pg 13 e Loading a Memory Card c pg 17 VIDEO MEMORY POWER O CHARGE pr Remove the lens Cap 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 12 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY switch to MEMORY 4 set the power switch to EY or w while pressing down the lock button located on the switch e To change the image size and or picture quality 15 pg 33 36 37 9 Press SNAPSHOT The PH
69. he 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 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada REFERENCES 60 en SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V Using AC adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Power consumption Approx 4 8 W LCD backlight off Approx 5 8 W LCD backlight on Approx 6 5 W Maximum when charging the battery pack Dimensions W x H x D 88 mm x 89 mm x 93 mm 3 1 2 x 3 9 16 x 3 11 16 with the LCD monitor closed Weight Approx 510 g 1 2 Ibs without battery cassette memory card lens hood and lens cap Approx 590 g 1 3 Ibs incl battery cassette memory card lens hood and lens cap Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Pickup 1 4 5 1 330 000 pixels CCD x 3 3 CCD Lens Video F 1 8 to 2 4 f 2 3 2 mm to 32 mm 10 1 power zoom lens Still F 1 9 to 2 4 f 4 mm to 32 mm 8 1 power zoom lens Filter diameter 37 mm LCD monitor 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix syste
70. he menu settings can be changed only when the power switch is set to M e The Tar CAMERA DISPLAY settings except BRIGHT LANGUAGE and AUX MIC are effective only for shooting Factory preset BRIGHT c gt pg 16 Brightness Adjustment of the Display ON SCREEN 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 DATE TIME OFF The date time does not appear AUTO Displays the date time for approx 5 seconds when the power switch is set from OFF to EY or iw ON The date time is always displayed e The date indication can also be turned on off by pressing the DISPLAY button on the remote control 17 pg 22 46 TIME CODE 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 pg 19 LANGUAGE 30 AX ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPANOL PORTUGUES The language setting can be changed lt pg 15 AUX MIC OFF Auxiliary microphone level indicator does not appear ON Displays auxiliary microphone level indicator when optional microphone is connected 17 pg 12 CLOCK ADJ tx pg 15 Date Time Settings 7 DSC Factory preset QUALITY FINE STANDARD The picture
71. he 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 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DE QUOI qoem Te oo 10 11 12 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 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 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 tip Over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
72. hours For periodic check ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer How To Handle A CD ROM e Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole e Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning Spray e Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface e Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight 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 e Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer 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
73. ications subject to change without notice SPECIFICATIONS en 61 Approximate Number of Storable Images The number increases or decreases depending on the picture quality image size etc SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Image Size Picture Quality a ee j2c0xseorstanonno an 1o osof vos saes mes amp Provided e The following SD Memory Cards have been confirmed to work with this camcorder 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Panasonic TOSHIBA 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB SanDisk pai REFERENCES 62 en TERMS A ag oio aep 14 Animation ee 35 Audio Dubbing rerrrrnnvnnvrnvrrnnnrrnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnen 50 B Backlight Compensation 42 Baltety Pack ertet eene 13 14 57 Beep ve 35 Blank SET VJ 21 Bracket Shoolng verserer 25 C Changing the Menu Settings 33 38 Charging the Battery Pack 13 Connection to a Personal Computer 48 Connections to a TV or VCR 22 Continuous Shooting 25 39 D Data Battery EE 14 Date Time Settings 15 Deleting Files he p SED eu s 29 Demonstration Mode ssesssssss 36 Digital Image Stabilizer DIS 34 Direct Printing esses 31 DPOF Setting 5 5 5 2 5 cx Xe ur Sen 30 31 DGD DING irs E 28 46 47 E Exposure Control 5 u
74. ith the flash set to 5 x0A or 70A gt Set the flash mode to 4x0 lt pg 39 e f 7 blinks the flash is being charged gt t can take up to 10 seconds to charge the flash e he camcorder is in the record mode gt Set the camcorder in the record standby mode lt gt pg 39 Although a snapshot is taken with the flash red eye reduction does not take place e The subject does not look straight toward the flash e The subject does not look at the first flash which is an important part of red eye reduction gt The subject should look straight toward the flash especially the first flash If the subject does not see the first flash it will be difficult for red eye reduction to take place i pg 39 e The camcorder is too far from the subject gt The flash is effective for subjects at a distance of approx 0 7 m 2 ft to 2 m 6 5 ft from the camcorder lt pg 39 Other problems The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light during charging e Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures 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 lt pg 57 e The battery pack is not attached firmly gt Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly lt pg 13 SET DATE TIME appears e The date time is not set gt Set the date time lt pg
75. l ene uvae 41 F IM T En 39 H MAE SE ee 37 Initializing a Memory Card 32 Insert Editing rhet 49 Interval Shooting eerrnrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnne 26 WAS EOGK dC 42 L LCD Monitor 24256 12 Loading a Cassette sssesses 16 Loading a Memory Card sssss 17 M Manual FOCUS eee 41 Memory Card 26 ped 17 58 N NIGHIPAIIVG aif tero ei on b b eh ped 40 P Piclure QUII acier doo oder teneis 36 Playback Special Effects 24 Power Linked Operation 15 Program AE merries 44 Protecting M mll MEER AEN E 28 Q QUICK REVIEWS Hae 20 R Recording Capacity Memory Card n 61 Tape ee Sirene 18 Recording Media Selection REG SELECT arrini eeu s 37 Remote Control 2i iie of dot 23 Resetting the File Name 28 S SOIPSTHTIGE genrerne a 40 Slow Motion Playback sssss 24 Snapshot Mode essen 34 Sound Mode eee ee 34 37 Speaker Volume cccccccsssesssseeeeeeeeeeeeneeees 20 Special Effects anden 45 Specifications sirine ntm 60 Spot Exposure Control 42 T Tape Speed REC MODE 34 38 Telephoto Setting TELE MACRO 35 I u ieeerc m Mm 19 36 Tripod MOUNTING x cito ete
76. lt in a short circuit and possibly start a fire To resume the original function of the accurate battery power indication If the battery power indication differs from the actual operating time fully charge the battery and then run it down However this function may not turn back if the battery was used for a long period of time under extremely high low temperature condition or charged too many times Operation Mode To turn on the camcorder set the power switch to any operation mode except OFF while pressing down the lock button located on the switch The POWER CHARGE lamp lights VIDEO MEMORY POWER EE CHARGE Lamp Power Switch Pr OFF Q 8 Lock Button MENU Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the power switch and VIDEO MEMORY switch Power Switch Position I Full Auto Recording Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments Suitable for standard recording The EY indicator appears on the display M Manual Recording Allows you to set various recording functions using the menus i pg 33 If you want more creative capabilities than full auto recording try this mode OFF Allows you to switch off the camcorder PLAY e Allows you to play back a recording on the tape e Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a PC e Allows you to
77. ly 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 USB and or gt appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC NEVER disconnect the USB cable while b is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage NOTES e If the icon for the recording medium is not displayed on the PC when the camcorder is connected to the PC with a USB cable either reconnect the cable or use another USB port e When the camcorder is connected to the PC with a DV cable set the VIDEO MEMORY switch to VIDEO e Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND PC CONNECTION GUIDE for the bundled software and drivers e It is recommended to use the AC adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 14 e Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder e 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 e f the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered the camcorder does not enter the USB mode e The date time information cannot be captu
78. m Speaker Monaural Flash Within 2 m 6 5 ft recommended shooting distance For Digital Video Camera Format DV format SD mode Signal format NTSC 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 Digital Still Camera Storage media SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Compression system JPEG compatible Image size 5 modes 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Picture quality 2 modes FINE STANDARD For Connectors S AV S Video input Y 0 8 V to 1 2 V p p 75 Q analog C 0 2 V to 0 4 V p p 75 O analog S Video output Y 1 0 V p p 75 Q analog C 0 29 V p p 75 O analog Video input 0 8 V to 1 2 V p p 75 O analog Video output 1 0 V p p 75 O analog Audio input 300 mV rms 50 kO analog stereo Audio output 300 mV rms 1 kO analog stereo Microphone input 93 5 mm stereo Headphone output 93 5 mm stereo DV Input output 4 pin IEEE1394 compliant USB Mini USB B type USB 1 1 2 0 Full speed compliant AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11V 1A Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specif
79. nd press SET The new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVC00001 NOTE If the file name reaches DVC09999 a new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001 i Protecting Files The protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback of Images lt pg 26 2 Press MENU The menu screen appears 3 Press Up P II or Down W to select PROTECT and press SET The sub menu appears To protect the currently displayed file 4 Press Up B N or Down W to select CURRENT and press SET The PROTECT screen appears 5 Press tt or PP to select the desired file 6 Press Up B N or Down W to select EXECUTE and press On SET e To cancel protection select RETURN e Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to protect MENU PROTECT CURRENT PROT ALL CANC ALL RETURN PROTECT PROTECTED RETURN To protect all files stored in the memory card 4 Press Up P II or Down W to select PROT ALL and press SET The PROTECT screen appears 5 Press Up amp IHl or Down W to select EXECUTE and press SET e To cancel protection select RETURN NOTES e f the Gz mark appears the currently displayed file is protected e When the memory card is initialized or corrupted even
80. ning power indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically The battery remaining power indicator display should only be used as a guide When the remaining recordable time is more than 30 minutes it is displayed in 10 minute units and when the time is less than 30 minutes it is displayed in 5 minute units Appears when no tape is loaded lt pg 16 CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the power switch is set to EY or I and the VIDEO MEMORY switch is set to VIDEO c pg 14 17 amp USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording Use an optional cleaning cassette lt pg 58 0 CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears TAPE Appears if a tape is not loaded when the recording start stop button or SNAPSHOT button is pressed while the power switch is set to EY or i and the VIDEO MEMORY switch is set to VIDEO TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback SET DATE TIME e Appears when the date time is not set lt gt pg 15 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 LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after pow
81. not heard from the speaker To hear the sound connect optional headphone to the headphone connector Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display h m means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes the indication starts blinking 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 0h25m Looming Produces the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification To zoom in Slide the power zoom lever towards T To zoom out Slide the power zoom lever towards W Zoom in T Telephoto S kl 1TxWI TT CJ q omr MIT v N u d Ys gt Zoom out W Wide angle Hm T 10x WIE IIT M Digital zoom zone 10X optical zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio e The further you slide the power zoom lever the quicker the zoom action e Zoom magnification over 10X is done through digital image processing and is therefore called digital zoom Digital zooming is possible up to 300X Set ZOOM to 40X or 300X lt pg 34 e Zooming is available up to 8X when the VIDEO MEMORY switch is set to MEMORY NOTES e Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in record standby lock the focus by using the m
82. ntal axis indicates the brightness level darker on 1 250s the left and brighter on the 2 150100 right while the vertical axis indicates how many pixels exist for each brightness level The more pixels there are in center position the exposure is proper and the brightness is well balanced D S C PLAYBACK en 27 The more pixels there are toward the left the darker the image The more pixels there are toward the right the brighter the image By checking the image and its histogram you can see the exposure level pattern and the overall tone reproduction condition To display the histogram Press INFO twice while a still image is displayed To turn off the histogram Press INFO once NOTE The shutter speed F number and ISO sensitivity GAIN are also displayed as recording information with histogram The shutter speed displayed during shooting is an approximation It may not match the one displayed with histogram Removing On Screen Display Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback of Images pg 26 2 Press MENU The menu screen appears 3 Press Up P II or Down W to select DISPLAY and press SET The sub menu appears 4 Press Up P II or Down W to select OFF and press SET The operation mode indicator folder file number and battery remaining power indicator disappear e To display the indicators again select ON Operation mode indicator Folder
83. o select the desired parameter 3 Press SET Selection is complete e Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 4 Press SET The menu screen returns e Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 5 Press SET The menu screen closes CAMERA _ REC MODE i Mj d X BOSEBAK CAMERA REC MODE SOUND MODE 12BIT ZOOM 10x SNAP SHOT FULL GAIN UP AGC X DO EN URETURN ADVANCED FEATURES 34 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT i Recording Menus I CAMERA The TA CAMERA settings are effective when the power switch is set to both EY and tw However the menu settings can be changed only when the power switch is set to M Factory preset REC MODE SP To record in the SP Standard Play mode LP Long Play more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time NOTES e Audio dubbing 17 pg 50 and insert editing lt pg 49 are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode e f the recording mode is switched the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point e t is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder e During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound SOUND MODE 12BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels Select 12BIT
84. oint time code from step 1 press START STOP then STOP W to end Insert Editing NOTES e Program AE and special effects 13 pg 44 45 can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during insert editing e During insert editing the date and time information changes e f you perform insert editing onto a blank space on the tape the audio and video may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas e During insert editing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion insert editing stops gt pg 55 ADVANCED FEATURES 50 en EDITING f Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12 BIT and SP modes c pg 34 e Use the provided remote control Stereo Microphone PAUSE 7 PLAY STI me STOP A DUB GH T p el Microphone connector Speaker Headphone connector Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE II 2 While holding A DUB S on the remote control press PAUSE Ill The II S and MIC indicators appear 3 Press PLAY gt then begin narrating Speak into the microphone on the camcorder e To pause dubbing press PAUSE II 4 To end audio dubbing press PAUSE II then STOP B To hear the sound during audio dubbing Connect optional headphones to the headphone connector or use the S AV connector and set the NARRATION to the desired mode lt
85. older 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 3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place e Be careful not to pinch your fingers by the cassette holder cover GETTING STARTED en 17 To protect valuable recordings slide the tab back to the position opposite to Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the LOCK before loading it tape in the direction of SAVE This prevents NOTES the tape from being recorded over To record on this tape slide the tab back to REC before e Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder Before purchasing a memory loading it card consult its manufacturer or dealer NOTES e Before using a new memory card it is necessary e If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder to format the card 17 pg 32 does not open close the cassette holder cover ATTENTION and try again If the cassette holder still does not open turn the camcorder off then on again e f the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder
86. ontrol Indicator 17 pg 42 E4 Backlight Compensation Indicator 17 pg 42 Exposure Adjustment Indicator lt pg 41 Iris Lock Indicator pg 42 9 Approximate Zoom Ratio r pg 19 19 Zoom Indicator 1 pg 19 Self Timer Recording Indicator pg 40 12 PHOTO Appears when taking snapshot lt pg 25 39 3 Brightness Control Indicator pg 16 Battery Remaining Power Indicator 17 pg 54 9 Date Time lt pg 15 36 Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator pg 41 2 Flash Indicator lt pg 39 During Video Playback BLANK SEARCH PUSH STOP BUTTON TO CANCEL puun D Sound Mode Indicator lt pg 37 2 Blank Search Indicator lt pg 21 3 Tape Speed pg 34 OP Playback P Fast Forward Shuttle Search Rewind Shuttle Search Il Pause Il Forward Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion lt Il Reverse Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion amp Audio Dubbing IIS Audio Dubbing Pause Appear while a tape is running Sound Input for Audio Dubbing pg 50 Battery Remaining Power Indicator 17 pg 54 Date Time pg 38 aa GETTING STARTED en 9 8 VOLUME Volume Level Indicator speaker or headphone lt pg 20 BRIGHT Brightness Control Indicator pg 16 9 Time Code r pg 19 36 dd mm Auxiliary Microphone Level ROM Indicator Appears when an optional microphone is connected during audio dubbing pg 50 During D S C Pla
87. ontrolled 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 Power No power is supplied e The power is not connected properly gt Connect the AC adapter securely lt pg 14 e The battery pack is not attached firmly gt Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly lt pg 13 e The battery is dead gt Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one lt pg 13 Video and D S C Recording Recording cannot be performed e The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE gt Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC lt pg 16 e TAPE END appears gt Replace with new cassette pg 16 e The cassette holder cover is open gt Close the cassette holder cover 17 pg 16 When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear e This is not a malfunction When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant e This is not a malfunction TROUBLESHOOTING en 51 During recording the date time does not appear e DATE TIME is set to OFF Set DATE TIME to ON gt pg 33 36 The LCD monitor indications blink e Ce
88. power supply units with other equipment Charging the Battery Pack POWER CHARGE Lamp Power Switch a NEL pack ot E r To AC outlet Battery pack mount BATT RELEASE Set the power switch to OFF 2 with the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount e f the battery mount cover is attached remove it by sliding BATT RELEASE 3 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place 4 Connect the AC adapter to the camcorder 5 Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started when the PONER CHARGE lamp goes out charging is finished Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder GETTING STARTED cw 13 To detach the battery pack While sliding BATT RELEASE remove the battery pack Battery pack Charging time Provided NOTES e This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery packs Using generic non JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry e f the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first e Make sure to use the battery pack with the arrow A mark The camcorder does not turn on with the battery mount cover without the arrow mark e When ch
89. protected files are deleted If you do not want to lose important files transfer them to a PC and save them To Remove Protection Before doing the following perform steps 1 3 in Protecting Files To remove protection from the currently displayed file 4 Press Up amp II or Down W to select CURRENT and press SET The PROTECT screen appears 5 Press tt or gt P to select the desired file Press Up amp II or Down W to select EXECUTE and press SET e To cancel selection select RETURN e Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to remove protection To remove protection from all files stored in the memory card 4 Press Up amp II or Down W to select CANC ALL and press SET The PROTECT Screen appears 5 Press Up amp II or Down W to select EXECUTE and press SET e To cancel selection select RETURN Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback of Images 17 pg 26 2 Press MENU The menu screen appears 3 Press Up P II or Down W to select DELETE and press SET The sub menu appears To delete the currently displayed file 4 Press Up B E or Down W to select CURRENT and press SET The DELETE screen appears JIRETURN 5 Press lt lt or PP to select the desired file Press Up B E or Down W to select EXECUTE
90. r turning on the camcorder LOM Auxiliary Microphone Level RIMI Indicator Appears when an optional microphone is connected c pg 36 AUX MIC During D 7 C DE rt L H 1 mi9 NP z a D Gain Mode Indicator pg 34 2 Image Size 2560 2560 x 1920 2048 2048 x 1536 1600 1600 x 1200 1280 1280 x 960 640 640 x 480 c pg 37 8 Interval Shooting Indicator lt pg 26 4 Shooting Icon pg 25 Appears and blinks during shooting 5 Card Icon r pg 25 EP Appears during shooting M Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded m Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is reading the data in the memory card OL Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator lt pg 25 37 39 EZ Bracket Shooting Mode Indicator lt pg 25 37 2 Picture Quality F FINE Fy STANDARD in order of quality lt pg 36 Remaining Number Of Shots r pg 61 Displays the approximate remaining number of shots that can be stored during D S C recording 9 Clock Icon r pg 26 Flash Indicator pg 39 During Both Video And D S C Recording PHOTO 2 Em a i D Operation Mode Indicator lt pg 14 2 gg Night Alive Indicator lt pg 40 gt A Gain Up Mode c pg 34 8 Red Eye Reduction Indicator i pg 39 4 Program AE Indicator lt pg 44 5 White Balance Indicator pg 43 Special Effect Indicator pg 45 2 Spot Exposure C
91. re control indicator and TB disappear To lock the exposure control and the iris After step 2 adjust the exposure by rotating the manual focus dial Then lock the iris in steps 3 and 4 For automatic locking Press EXPOSURE twice in step 2 The exposure control and the iris become automatic Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly With simple operation backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure Set the power switch to M 2 Press BACKLIGHT Bl so that the backlight compensation indicator FI appears To cancel backlight compensation Press BACKLIGHT W twice so that the 9 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 Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation You can select one of the three metering areas on the LCD monitor Set the power switch to M 2 Press BACKLIGHT I twice so that the Spot Exposure Control indicator s appears spot metering area frame appears at the centre of the LCD monitor 3 Press tt or gt gt to select the desired spot metering area 4 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
92. red into the PC e Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software e The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector equipped capture board e The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using EDITING en 49 Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints The original audio remains unchanged e Use the provided remote control NOTES e Before performing the following steps make sure that TIME CODE is set to ON in CAMERA DISPLAY and VIDEO DISPLAY menus c pg 33 36 38 e Insert editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape Play back the tape locate the Edit C sTART STOP Out point and press i PAUSE II REW 500 PAUSE Memorize the time INSERT ig Ge I stop code at this point lt pg 19 since it will be needed to stop editing in step 5 2 Press REW lt 4 until the Edit In point is located then press PAUSE I 3 Press and hold INSERT C on the remote control then press PAUSE H The IH C indicator and the Time Code min sec appear and the camcorder enters Insert Pause mode 4 Press START STOP to begin editing e To pause editing press START STOP Press it again to resume editing 5 When the time code reaches Edit Out p
93. rm steps 1 3 in Normal Playback of Images lt pg 26 2 Press MENU The menu screen appears 3 Press Up P II or Down W to select DIRECT PRINT and press SET A message PLEASE CONNECT PRINTER appears 4 Connect the camcorder to the printer with USB cable e After a while the print menu appears 5 Press Up B E or Down W to select SELECTED PRINT and press SET 6 Press lt lt or gt P to select the desired file and press SET 7 Press tt or PP to select the number of prints e The number of prints can be set from 1 to 99 8 Press Up P II or Down W to select DATE then press tt or gt gt to select ON or OFF e Select ON to print the date and OFF not to print 9 Press Up P II or Down W to select PRINT and press SET The image is printed DIRECT PRINT SELECTED PRINT DPOF PRINT CANCEL DIRECT PRINT gt NUMBER OF PRINTS 401 DATE N PRINT CANCEL To cancel the print setting Press Up P II or Down W to select CANCEL and press SET To stop printing after printing starts 1 Press SET The confirmation screen appears 2 Press Up P II or Down W to select EXECUTE and press SET CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 32 en ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C To print using the DPOF setting If the printer is compatible with DPOF you can use the DPOF setting pg 30
94. rtain wipe fader effects certain modes of program AE and special effects DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time gt Re read the sections covering wipe fader effects program AE special effects and DIS lt pg 33 34 44 45 Digital zoom does not work e 10X optical zoom is selected gt Set ZOOM to 40X or 300X lt pg 34 e The VIDEO MEMORY switch is set to MEMORY gt Set the VIDEO MEMORY switch to VIDEO Video and D S C Playback The tape is moving but there is no picture e Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to its VIDEO mode gt Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback gt pg 22 e The cassette holder cover is open gt Close the cassette holder cover 17 pg 16 Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue lt gt Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette 17 pg 58 REFERENCES 52 en TROUBLESHOOTING Advanced features The focus does not adjust automatically e Focus is set to the manual mode gt Set focus to the auto mode 17 pg 41 e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation lt gt Clean the lens and check the focus again pg 56 In the 5 second mode recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed e The 5 second mode is set to Anim gt Set 5S
95. s SET The FORMAT screen appears D Press Up B N or Down W to select EXECUTE and press SET The memory card is initialized e When initialization is finished NO IMAGES STORED appears e To cancel initialization select RETURN CAUTION Do not perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during initialization Also be sure to use the provided AC adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialization If the memory card becomes corrupted initialize it FORMAT ERASE ALL EXISTING DATA EXECUTE RETURN changing the Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings rx pg 34 38 For Video and D S C Recording Menus e Set the VIDEO MEMORY switch to VIDEO or MEMORY e Set the power switch to w while pressing down the lock button located on the switch For Video Playback Menus e Set the VIDEO MEMORY switch to VIDEO e Set the power switch to PLAY while pressing down the lock button located on the switch e For D S C playback menus refer to D S C PLAYBACK 17 pg 26 32 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 12 3 Press MENU The menu screen appears 4 Press Up P II or Down W to select the desired function and press SET The selected function menu appears Screen for Video and Scr
96. s Set Button SET lt pg 41 Manual Focus Button FOCUS 1 pg 41 Program AE Button PROGRAM AE 17 pg 44 Exposure Button EXPOSURE pg 41 62 Battery Release Switch BATT RELEASE lt pg 13 Connectors The connectors are located beneath the covers 9 USB Universal Serial Bus Connector lt pg 48 Digital Video Connector DV IN OUT i Link lt pg 47 48 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The amp logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard GETTING STARTED en 7 9 Microphone connector MIC pg 12 50 An optional microphone can be used during video recording and audio dubbing To stabilize the microphone use of an optional shoe adapter is recommended Headphone connector pg 12 50 No sound is output from the speaker when headphones are connected to this connector S Video Audio Video Input Output Connector S AV lt pg 22 46 DC Input Connector DC lt pg 13 Indicators POWER CHARGE Lamp lt pg 13 18 30 Tally Lamp c pg 18 Other Parts LCD Monitor pg 12 EA Card Cover MEMORY CARD pg 17 El Shoulder Strap Eyelet pg 11 Ea Grip Strap lt pg 15 Ed Cassette Holder Cover lt pg 16 Speaker lt pg 20 Remote Sensor pg 23 Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Lens Flas
97. screen or wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen Ex WIPE SHUTTER Wipe in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and bottom or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen Program AE You can use the program AE settings for specific shooting situations Set the power switch to M 2 Press PROGRAM AE e The program AE menu appears 3 Rotate the manual focus dial to select the desired mode 4 Press SET on the manual focus dial The setting is completed e The selected program AE indicator appears amp TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White balance lt pg 43 is automatically set to 8 but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m 32 ft to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus manually The flash does not fire in this mode PORTRAIT The subject in the front is accentuated by blurring the background amp SPORTS 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 Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the Snow
98. se mode See the right column 2 Set the power switch to EY or v while pressing down the lock button located on the switch then start recording VIDEO PLAYBACK Normal Playback SAVIDEOMEMORY p ll io Power Switch b nd Speaker Load a cassette lt pg 16 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY switch to VIDEO 3 Set the power switch to PLAY while pressing down the lock button located on the switch 4 To start playback press I 5 To stop playback press W e During stop mode press tt to rewind or PP to fast forward the tape To control the speaker volume Slide the power 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 17 pg 22 e f Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automatically To turn on again set the power switch to OFF then to PLAY e When a cable is connected to the S AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker Still Playback Pause Pauses during video playback 1 Press P II during playback 2 To resume normal playback press Il again e f still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorders Stop mode is automatically engaged Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction during video playback
99. sired number Down W to select of prints ALL 1 and press SET e The number of prints can be set up to 15 The DPOF screen appears e To correct the number of prints select the image 5 again and change the number Press Up P Il or DPOF e If you did not change any settings in step 3 E ds through 5 the menu screen reappears and press SET The normal playback m 7 Press SET three times to close the menu screen appears T Screen e To cancel the setting RETURN select RETURN To Reset the Number of Prints Perform steps 1 3 in To Print All Still Images One Print For Each 2 Press Up P II or Down W to select RESET and press SET The DPOF screen appears 3 Press Up P II or Down W to select EXECUTE and press SET e To cancel the setting select RETURN e The number of prints is reset to O for all still images 4 Press SET three times to close the menu screen CAUTION While performing the above never disconnect power as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C en 31 Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer If your printer is compatible with PictBridge still images can be printed easily by connecting the camcorder with USB cable directly to the printer DPOF setting can also be used 17 pg 30 NOTE After selecting DIRECT PRINT in the menu connect the USB cable To print by selecting a still image Perfo
100. still image is not recorded ON Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card lt pg 28 BLANK SRCH rx pg 21 Blank Search S AV INPUT OFF Disables audio video signal input from the S AV connector lt pg 46 AN IN Enables audio video signal input from the S AV connector lt pg 46 S IN Enables audio S video signal input from the S AV connector lt pg 46 SYSTEM Each setting is linked with kad SYSTEM which appears when the power switch is set to m gt pg 33 e The parameters are the same as in the description on page 35 VIDEO DISPLAY The Tar VIDEO DISPLAY settings are effective only for video playback except BRIGHT LANGUAGE and AUX MIC e The parameters except OFF in ON SCREEN settings are the same as in the description CAMERA DISPLAY on page 36 Factory preset BRIGHT r pg 16 Brightness Adjustment of the Display ON SCREEN OFF LCD LCD TV When set to OFF the camcorders display disappears DATE TIME OFF AUTO ON When set to AUTO the date time are displayed in the following cases e When playback starts The camcorder displays the date time when scenes are recorded e When the date is changed during playback TIME CODE OFF ON rx pg 19 Time Code LANGUAGE 301 AX ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPANOL PORTUGUES The language setting can be changed lt pg
101. time code starts counting up again from 00 00 00 This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene To prevent this perform Recording from the Middle of a Tape lt pg 20 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 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 20 EN 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 pg 36 Quick Review Enables to check the end of the last recording 1 Press QUICK REVIEW lt 4 lt 4 during the record standby mode 2 Tape is rewound for about several seconds and played back automatically then pauses in the record standby mode for the next shot e Distortion may occur at start of playback This is not a malfunction Recording from the Middle of a Tape 1 Play back a tape or use blank search lt pg 21 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the still playback pau
102. ttery runs out of power or the memory card becomes full e The function Animation in the provided software Digital Photo Navigator can be used to create movie files from the captured still images Windows9 only To create movie files with the Macintosh it is recommended that you use the function Creating a Slideshow From Still Images in the commercial software QuickTime Pro D S C PLAYBACK Normal Playback of Images Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered then stored in numerical order in the memory card You can view the stored images one at a time much like flipping through a photo album VIDEO MEMORY T Load a memory card gt pg 17 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY switch to MEMORY 3 Set the power switch to PLAY while pressing down the lock button located on the switch e A stored image is displayed Press tt to display the previous file Press gt to display the next file NOTE Images shot and stored in the memory card with another device with resolutions other than 640 x 480 1280 x 960 1600 x 1200 2048 x 1536 and 2560 x 1920 will be displayed as thumbnails only These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC Playback Zoom Available only with the remote control lt pg 24 f Auto Playback of Images You can run through all the images stored in the memory card automatically Perform steps I 3 in Normal Playb
103. tures 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 Terminals CAUTIONS en 57 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 e t 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 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F 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 the Mini DV mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio
104. unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service 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 ls e C T 6 Provided Accessories 10 Keim X 12 PNL ASS 13 Operation Mod uer Lukas 14 Language Setting ose PEL re YA ECU x 15 Date Time Settings 15 Grip Adjustment eeeeeeeeeees 15 Brightness Adjustment of the Display 16 Tripod Mounting eeeeeeeeeess 16 Loading Unloading a Cassette 16 Loading Unloading a Memory Card 17 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 18 VIDEO RECORDING 18 Basic Recording csssssssse 18 Tape Remaining Time 18 ZOOMING eme MDC ME 19 Journalistic Shooting 19 TIME COGO maste ess 19 QUICK REVIEW se recenti etn ettet eoe 20 Recording from the Middle of a Tape 20 VIDEO PLAYBACK sscvccssicestesccciscussssicessiuvecsesedses 20 Normal PIayDackK ooo eto tee td gta nat 20 Still Playback Pause
105. use a whitish haze to appear over the subject flare To prevent flare and provide extra protection for the lens attach the lens hood to the camcorder GETTING STARTED y 11 Rotate clockwise Rotate counterclockwise to remove it e Remove the lens hood when attaching a conversion lens or lens filter If this type of lens is attached over the lens hood the corners of the image may be darkened vignetting How to Attach the Lens Cap To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is JAN flush to the JJ camcorder Place here during shooting How to Attach the Shoulder Strap Follow the illustration Thread the strap through the eyelet 2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap guide and the buckle e To adjust the length of the strap loosen and then tighten the strap in the buckle 3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet Strap guide Buckle GETTING STARTED 12 en GETTING STARTED Attaching the Core Filter Attach the core filters to the cables The core filter reduces interference 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter 2 Run the cable through the core filter leaving approx 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter S Video Audio Video cable Stopper 3cm 1 3 1 6 Core filter small 1
106. ut and the screen ratio becomes 16 9 When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual 16 9 WIDE W For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion The W indicator appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY switch is set to VIDEO NOTE During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letter boxed 16 9 movie CINEMA and 16 9 WIDE mode WIND CUT OFF Disengages the function ON Helps cut down on noise created by wind The R indicator appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal FLASH ADJ r pg 39 Flash Brightness Adjustment MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT en 35 SYSTEM The Ezd SYSTEM functions which are set when the power switch is set to m are also applied when the power switch is set to PLAY Factory preset OFF Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape BEEP The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording It also activates the shutter sound effect pg 25 39 MELODY Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect lt pg 25 39 TALLY OFF Th
107. yback 1 GETTING STARTED D Operation Mode Indicator pg 27 2 Folder File Number pg 27 8 Battery Remaining Power Indicator pg 54 4 Brightness Control Indicator lt pg 16 10 en GETTING STARTED Before Using This Camcorder Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark IN Make sure you only use memory cards with the mark S or MultiMediaCard This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Only cassettes marked IN and memory cards marked y d or MultiMediaCard can be used with this unit Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand 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 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

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