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JVC GR-D47 Camcorder User Manual

1. Factory preset OFF Disables the function ON n To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES e Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions e When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes e When shooting dark or dim subjects e When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting e When shooting scenes with movement in various directions e When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod e The Wi indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used TELE MACRO OFF Disables the function ON Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1 m to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible ata distance of approx 60 cm 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 CINEMAL Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen The _ indicator appears During playback on wide screen TVs the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16 9 When using
2. 2 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 Turn on the VCR s power 4 insert the source cassette in the camcorder 5 Insert the recording cassette in the VCR 6 Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes e Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR 7 Press P E on the camcorder to start playback of the source tape 8 At the point you want to start dubbing engage the VCR s Record mode 9 To pause dubbing engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press kl on the camcorder 10 Repeat steps 7 9 for additional editing Stop the VCR and camcorder NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack 7 pg 7 e As the camcorder starts to play your footage it will appear on your TV This will confirm the connections and the AUX channel for dubbing purposes e Before you start dubbing make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected TV If they do they are being recorded onto the new tape To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF c pg 14 17 e Time code Set TIME CODE to OFF or ON gt pg 14 17 e Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV c pg 14 17 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped W
3. pg 14 16 and adjusting as described above MJMENU VOL i 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 CAUTION When attaching the camcorder to a tripod extend its legs to stabilise the camcorder It is not advised to use small sized tripods This may cause damage to the unit by falling over GETTING STARTED y9 i Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette OPEN EJECT Cassette holder cover GE Make sure the window side is facing out Erase protection tab Cassette holder T 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 labelled PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder resulting in injury or product damage Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover e When the battery pack s charg
4. pg 32 Snapshot mode cannot be used SET DATE TIME appears e The Squeeze mode SQUEEZE is selected e The date time is not set gt Disengage the Squeeze SQUEEZE mode pg 14 15 Get the date time lt pg 8 e The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set The colour of Snapshot looks strange date time has been erased The light source or the subject does not include white Or Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement there are various different light sources behind the subject Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also There is no picture appears in the frame lt pg 20 e The camcorder is not getting power or some other e The Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode is malfunction exists activated gt Turn the camcorder s power off and on again lt pg 8 gt Disengage the Sepia SEPIA and Monotone MONOTONE c pg 14 20 Some functions are not available using the MMENU VOL Wheel e The Power Switch is set to BY Shooting was performed under backlit conditions gt Set the Power Switch to m pg 8 gt Press BACKLIGHT pg 23 The image taken using Snapshot is too dark When the image is printed from the printer a black The image taken using Snapshot is too bright bar appears at the bottom of the screen e The subject is too bright e This is not a malfunction gt Set FE to SPOTLIGHT lt
5. 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 femove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off NOTES elt is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C Storage 20 C to 50 C e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes 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 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 generat
6. e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt pg 7 e To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power Switch to LY or m then set your TV to the appropriate input mode Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture e When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 14 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT i 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 lt pg 15 17 W MENU VOL Power Switch Paz Lock Button LU egy 1 For Video Recording Menus Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch For Video Playback Menus Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 10 3 Press the WMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 4 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select the desired function and press it The sele
7. pg 20 gt By recording with DIS activated c pg 14 15 this can 5 be avoided 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 lt pg 20 Wipe Fader effects do not work e The Power Switch is set to BY gt Set the Power Switch to Iw lt pg 8 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 c pg 14 20 Program AE with special effects does not work e The Power Switch is set to BY gt Set the Power Switch to W lt pg 8 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 f you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF gt pg 14 15 REFERENCES 30 en TROUBLESHOOTING When the camcorder is connected via the DV Images on the LCD monitor are jittery connector the camcorder does not operate e The speaker volume is too great e The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned gt Turn the speaker volume down gt pg 12 on gt Turn the camcorder s power off and on again then operate MAUS EE LEE it become
8. playback lt pg 13 gt Set the Power Switch to H or m lt pg 10 The cassette holder cover is open gt Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC lt pg 9 o TAPE END appears Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is Replace with new cassette gt pg 9 no playback picture and the screen becomes blue e The cassette holder cover is open gt Close the cassette holder cover KC We Gun heads with an optional cleaning cassette I gt pg When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear e This is a result of exceedingly high contrast and 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 y 29 Advanced features Other problems The focus does not adjust automatically The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light e Focus is set to the Manual mode gt Set Focus to the Auto mode pg 21 e The temperature of the battery is extremely high low The lens is dirty or covered with condensation e Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low Clean the lens and check the focus again lt pg 34 temperatures e The recording was done in a dark place or the contrast gt To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in was low places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C lt
9. 1 hr 40 min re attach it to the camcorder As long as the battery pack itself is not cold it should not affect performance BN V416U 2 hr 20 min 3 hr 15 min If you re using a heating pad make sure the battery pack BN V428U A hr 10 min 5 hr 50 min does not come in direct contact with it Provided For other notes pg 27 NOTES i e Recording time is reduced significantly under the following i Grip Adjustment conditions e Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly 1 Adjust the velcro strip e The LCD monitor is used repeatedly e The playback mode is engaged repeatedly 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the e The White LED Light is used grip e Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button Power shooting time Switch and Power Zoom Lever Be sure to fasten the ATTENTION velcro strip to your preference 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 Using AC Power Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter as shown in the illustration on page 6 NOTES The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V e Do not allow the DC terminals of
10. USER MAINTENANCE sccccscsssecsscescessessecescessessesees 34 SPECIFICATIONS eessen 35 Lu EE E EE E AA 36 TERMS 39 i Provided Accessories AC Adapter AP V14E or AP V15E Power Cord Battery Pack BN V408U B Audio Video Cable 3 5 mini plug to RCA plug Core Filter for optional S Video Cable c pg 6 for attachment Shoulder Strap See the right column for attachment Lens Cap See the right column for attachment NOTES In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder Make sure to use the provided cables for connections Do not use any other cables 90 ODODO GETTING STARTED cu E How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration NOTE To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder GETTING STARTED Place here during shooting How To Attach The Shoulder Strap Follow the illustration T 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 G en GETTING STARTED How To Attac
11. clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking A a kand amp NOTES el the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean gt pg 34 When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first lt pg 10 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 15 FEATURES FOR RECORDING y 21 l Manual Focus NOTE If you are using the viewfinder you should already have performed Viewfinder Adjustment lt pg 8 1 Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press FOCUS The manual focus indicator appears 3 To focus on a further subject rotate the MMMENU VOL Wheel towards The P indicator appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the MMMENU VOL Wheel towards The lt 0 i
12. depending on the type of DV connector 4 or 6 pins on the PC e The date time information cannot be captured into the PC e Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software e The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using To DV IN OUT Core filter DV cable optional Core filter To DV connector PC with DV connector Power pg 6 e Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C 20 C to 25 C is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete e Charging time is based on room temperature of 20 C Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack e Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack e To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Adapter near a radio Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas e The following operation stops charging e Set the Power Switch to PLAY D or m e Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder e Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet e Detach the battery from the camcorder e Using the optional AA V40 AC Power Adapter Charger you can charge the BN V408U V416U V428U battery pack without the camcorder However it cannot be used as an AC Adapt
13. enters the Record Standby mode NOTES e The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder el the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor e LCD monitor viewfinder indications e When power is supplied from a battery the lt battery indicator is displayed lt pg 31 e When power is supplied from an AC outlet the m battery indicator does not appear 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 11 To turn the beep sounds off pg 14 16 e For other notes pg 27 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder While using the LCD monitor Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in Press the Monitor Opening Button and open the LCD monitor fully It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward While using the viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a click otherwise it may be pushed back in during use Monitor Opening Button NOTES e The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder When the viewfinder
14. is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened you can select which one to use Set PRIORITY to the desired mode in SYSTEM Menu c pg 14 16 e Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder However this is not a malfunction lt pg 30 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 Oh25m h m gt 1h 0m gt 0h59m gt Oh 3m Now calculating Oh Om Oh 1m 0h 2m Blinking Blinking Blinking Looming Produces the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W e The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action Zoom in T Telephoto Digital zoom zone 16X optical zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio NOTES Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus lt pg 21 then zoom in or out in Record mode Zooming is possible toa maximum of 700X or it can be switched to 16X magnification using the optical zoom c pg 15 Zoom magnification of over 16X is done through Digital image processi
15. is set to Dr i White Balance Adjustment The white balance that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colours will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour tint reproduction BACKLIGHT Button To change the setting Set B to the desired mode lt pg 14 e The selected mode indicator except AUTO appears AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically N MWB Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting 7 Manual White Balance Adjustment 8 FINE Outdoors on a sunny day CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used Factory preset To return to automatic white balance Set B to AUTO lt pg 14 Or set the Power Switch to D NOTE White balance cannot be used when fz1 is set to SEPIA or MONOTONE c pg 20 FEATURES FOR RECORDING en 23 l Manual White Balance Adjustment Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting T Set the Power Switch to mM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 10 3 Set to MWB lt pg 14 e The N indicati
16. 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 or the viewfinder directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry There is also a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user When carrying be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit or in a malfunction Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover Do not let children operate the camcorder as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces It could tip over causing serious damage to the camcorder CAUTION Connecting cables 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 IN PAL This camcorder is designed exclusiv
17. not reset all settings to the factory preset CAMERA DISPLAY The fa CAMERA DISPLAY settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to EY However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to m The I CAMERA DISPLAY settings are effective only for shooting except BRIGHT Factory preset BRIGHT c pg 9 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ON SCREEN LCD Keeps the camcorders 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 GY or W ON The date time is always displayed 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 7 pg 11 CLOCK ADJ r pg 8 Date Time Settings f Playback Menus D 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 14 select SOUND MODE or NARRATION from
18. pg 20 REMOTE OFF Disables the remote control operations ON Enables the remote control operations It is recommended that this function be set to OFF to prevent improper operation DEMO MODE OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place ON Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with 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 GY or m 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 f a cassette is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned on e DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off elt DEMO MODE remains ON some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFF PRIORITY LCD The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened FINDER The image is displayed in the viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened CAM RESET EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory preset RETURN Does
19. search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release the button normal playback resumes e 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 11 T Load a cassette lt pg 9 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 During Stop mode press BLANK SEARCH e The BLANK SEARCH indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion To cancel Blank Search midway press W NOTES e Before starting Blank Search if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction If the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction e Blank Search does not work if USE CLEANING CASSETTE has appeared with the tape el 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 locate
20. the AC Adapter to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and cause malfunction e For other notes pg 27 About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as it may cause a fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire GETTING STARTED 8 en GETTING STARTED Operation Mode To turn on the camcorder set the Power Switch to any operation mode except OFF CHARGE while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch POWER CHARGE lamp Power Switch Lock Button Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch Power Switch Position EY Full Auto Recording Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments Suitable for standard recording The D indicator appears on the display Iw Manual Recording Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus lt pg 14 If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto Recording try this mode There is no indication on the display OFF Allows you to switch off the camcorder PLAY e Allows you to play back a recording on the tape Allows you to set various playback functions using the Menus lt pg 14 Power Linked Operation When the Power Sw
21. the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter SOUND MODE STEREO dt Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND L Un Sound from the UD 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 MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels NOTES The SOUND MODE setting is available for both 12 bit and 16 bit sound In previous models functions 12 bit is called 32 kHz and 16 bit is called 48 kHz e The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast forward or rewind During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner 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 25 NOTE REC MODE can be set when the Power Switch is set to PLAY or m MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT cu 17 SYSTEM Each setting is linked with Ezd which appears when the Power Switch is set to W c pg 14 e The parameters are the same as in the description on page 16 Factory p
22. the i Link standard Indicators 21 POWER CHARGE Lamp pg 8 10 Other Parts H Shoulder Strap Eyelet lt pg 5 H Battery Pack Mount pg 6 Hl Grip Strap lt pg 7 HL CD Monitor lt pg 10 11 Ej Speaker pg 12 Bd Stud Hole pg 9 H Tripod Mounting Socket pg 9 E Cassette Holder Cover pg 9 E Stereo Microphone Ell White LED Light lt gt pg 18 Ed Viewfinder pg 8 Ex Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here REFERENCES 38 En INDEX LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording eee L 40x WLELIT ote d em Bo Gr Operation Mode c pg 8 jg Night Scope Indicator lt pg 18 Appears when Night Scope is engaged EA Gain Up Mode c pg 15 Appears when GAIN UP is set to AUTO and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted White LED Light Indicator lt pg 18 GU White Balance Indicator lt pg 23 EJ Backlight Compensation Indicator lt pg 23 Exposure Adjustment Indicator lt pg 22 Selected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator pg 19 Iris Lock Indicator lt pg 22 Digital Image Stabiliser DIS gt pg 15 Approximate Zoom Ratio lt pg 10 Appears during zooming Zoom Indicator lt pg 10 Appears during zooming The level indicator moves OU Selected Wipe Fader Eff
23. the shutter sound refer to BEEP on page 16 e When WIDE MODE is set to SQUEEZE W c pg 15 the PHOTO indication blinks in blue and Snapshot recording becomes impossible el Program AE with special effects lt pg 19 is engaged certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks e f SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON lt pg 15 the Stabiliser will be disabled e During Snapshot recording the image displayed in the viewfinder may be partially missing However there is no effect in the recorded image When a cable is connected to the AV connector the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker however it is recorded onto the tape Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second Power Switch i Auto Focus The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases perform Manual Focus e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low Focus detection zone e When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a
24. the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time In order to maintain a clear picture at all times periodic check ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1 000 hours For periodic check ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer CAUTIONS cu 33 About moisture condensation You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner 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 and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning REFERENCES 34 eu USER MAINTENANCE i After Use 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Slide and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open u
25. time begin operation from the date and time you have just set CAMERA DISPLAY R BRIG ON SCREEN LCD TV DATE TIME AUTO TIME CODE OFF CL 20 12 04 17 SES Sie 7 30 CAMERA DISPLAY ELO ADJ i Viewfinder Adjustment T Set the Power Switch to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability 3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Dioptre Adjustment Control CAUTION When retracting the viewfinder take care not to pinch your fingers i Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 1 Set the Power Switch to Iw or PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully lt pg 10 3 Press the MJMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 4 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select F and press it The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears 5 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select BRIGHT and press it The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears 6 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel until the appropriate brightness is reached 7 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder by pulling out the viewfinder setting PRIORITY in the SYSTEM Menu to FINDER
26. CD monitor on viewfinder off Approx 8 6 W Maximum Dimensions W x H x D 71 mmx91 mm x 118 mm with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in Weight Approx 500 g without cassette and battery Approx 590 g incl cassette and battery Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C Pickup 1 6 CCD Lens F 1 6 f 2 7 mm to 43 2 mm 16 1 power zoom lens Filter diameter 630 5 mm LCD monitor 2 37 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 24 colour LCD Speaker Monaural White LED Light Effective distance 1 5 m SPECIFICATIONS cu 35 For Digital Video Camera Format DV format SD mode Signal format PAL standard Recording Playback format Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 bit 48 kHz 2 channel 16 bit Cassette Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette SP 80 min LP 120 min For Connectors S S Video output Y 1 0 V p p 75 Q analogue C 0 29 V p p 75 Q analogue AV Video output 1 0 V p p 75 Q analogue Audio output 300 mV rms 1 KQ analogue stereo DV Input output 4 pin IEEE1394 compliant AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11V 2 1A mm mm Specification
27. Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read JVC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR D47 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 2 3 to ensure safe use of this product ENGLISH GETTING STARTED 5 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 10 http www jvc co jp english cyber For Accessories ADVANCED FEATURES 14 http www jvc co jp english accessory ae REFERENCES 27 TERMS 39 To deactivate the demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF pg 14 16 INSTRUCTIONS LYT1458 001A EN 2 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS f you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC Adapter shut it down and unplug it immediately Continue using the camcorder or AC Adapter under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock Contact your JVC dealer Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself e To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel e When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet CAUTION To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit first firmly insert the small end of the pow
28. activate the selected effect Select OFF in step 3 The effect indicator disappears NOTES e Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record Standby Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used during Night Scope PROGRAM AE OFF Disables the function Factory preset 1 50 SHUTTER 1 50 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 50th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 120 SHUTTER 1 120 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 120th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapour lamp is reduced 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 20 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING A SNOW Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow SPOTLIGHT Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights NOTE SPOTLIGHT has the same effect as 3 with the exposure control lt pg 22 amp TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance lt pg 23 is automa
29. attery indicator is displayed c pg 31 e When power is supplied from an AC outlet the lt 7 battery indicator does not appear When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker REFERENCES 28 pn TROUBLESHOOTING If the problem still exists after following the steps below please consult your nearest JVC dealer During recording the date time does not appear e DATE TIME is set to OFP The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device gt Set DATE TIME to ON gt pg 14 16 External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such During recording sound cannot be heard cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery e This is normal pack AC Adapter etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink Certain Wipe Fader effects certain modes of Program AE with 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 No power is supplied Program AE with special effects and DIS lt pg 14 20 e The power is not connected properly Digital Zoom does not work gt Connect the AC Adapter securely lt pg 7 Power The battery is dead e 16X optica
30. bject moves away from you the image will not darken or brighten Before doing the following perform steps 1 5 in Exposure Control 6 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold the MMENU VOL Wheel for over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator and the D indication appear 7 Press the MJMENU VOL Wheel in The H r indication changes to C and the iris is locked To return to automatic iris control Rotate the M MENU VOL Wheel to select AUTO then press it in step 5 Or set the Power Switch to LY The exposure control indicator and disappear Iris Lock Indicator To lock the exposure control and the iris After step 5 of Exposure Control adjust the exposure by rotating the MMENU VOL Wheel Then lock the iris in steps 6 and 7 of Iris Lock For automatic locking rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select AUTO then press it in step 5 The exposure control and the iris become automatic i Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly Press BACKLIGHT The indicator is displayed and the subject is brightened If pressed again disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level e Using the BACKLIGHT Button may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white e Backlight compensations is also available when the Power Switch
31. cator appears 6 To brighten the image rotate the MMMENU VOL Wheel towards To darken the image rotate the MJMENU VOL Wheel towards maximum 6 3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight compensation i pg 23 e 3 exposure has the same effect as when EEP is set to SPOTLIGHT lt pg 20 7 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in Exposure adjustment is complete To return to automatic exposure control Select AUTO in step 5 Or set the Power Switch to GY NOTES You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when F i is set to SPOTLIGHT or SNOW lt pg 19 or with the backlight compensation lt pg 23 el the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness set GAIN UP to AUTO lt pg 14 15 i Iris 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 or the viewfinder 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 When the subject is close keep the iris locked Even when the su
32. cted function menu appears Screen for Video Recording Menu WIPE FADER FF Screen for Video Playback Menu E VIDEO Sch SOUND MODERN 0 NARRATION OFF e BEC ee FADER WHITE FADER BLACK DER B W WI PE CORNER WI PE WI NDOW aw Le WIPE SLIDE WI PE DOOR WI PE SCROLL WIPE SHUTTER DEANE gt lt RETURN 5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected function Menus without Sub Menus WIPE FADER c pg 19 Selected menu icon PROGRAM AE lt pg 19 blinks EXPOSURE c pg 22 Selected Ea W BALANCE c pg 23 parameter 1 Rotate the MMENU VOL PROGRAM AE Wheel Se select the desired SE parameter e Example FA PROGRAM AE E SPOTLIGHT Menu SEPIA MONOTONE 2 Press the MMENU VOL v Wheel in Selection is complete The Menu Screen returns e Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 3 Press the WJMENU VOL Wheel in again The Menu Screen closes Menus with Sub Menus CAMERA c pg 15 II MANUAL c pg 15 SYSTEM c pg 16 CAMERA DISPLAY Selected menu icon blinks Selected function gt pg 16 CAMERA E3 VIDEO lt gt pg 17 2 Eos Te VIDEO DISPLAY lt gt pg 17 r 1 Rotate the MMENUJ VOL GAIN UP AUTO A Wheel to select the desired function and press it The Sub Menu appears S M A URETURN Example H CAMERA Menu Sub Menu 2 Rotate the MJMENU VOL Wheel to select the desired oh paramete
33. ctly sometimes the image may not appear in step 8 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again e f SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV 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 Perform steps 1 to 3 in To use this camcorder as a player 2 Set REC MODE to SP or LP c pg 14 15 3 Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to engage the Record Pause mode e The DV IN indication appears on the screen 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording The gt indication rotates 6 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop recording The s indication stops rotating NOTE Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting lt pg 15 ADVANCED FEATURES 26 en EDITING i Connection To A Personal Computer It is possible to transfer still moving images to a PC witha DV connector by using the software equipped with the PC or commercially available software NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt pg 7 e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV206U or VC VDV204U DV cable
34. d between recorded scenes Before you start recording make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion f Connections To A TV Or VCR These are some basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals Audio Video S Video cable cable optional provided White to AUDIO L IN Red to AUDIO R IN Yellow to VIDEO IN To S VIDEO IN Not required for watching still images only Connect when your TV VCR has only A V input connectors 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 VIDEO PLAYBACK cu 13 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 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF gt pg 14 17 e Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF lt pg 14 17 Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV lt pg 14 17 NOTES
35. dirty ex fingerprints gt Wipe them gently with soft cloth Wiping strongly can cause damage i pg 34 To clean the viewfinder please e The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to consult your nearest JVC dealer become hot Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch KU e lotta To af Te of t 1 8 to OFF and let the unit cool down e TIME CODE is set to OFF gt Set TIME CODE to ON gt pg 14 16 17 The rear of the LCD monitor is hot Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish e In places subject to low temperature images become dark Ziil E OPE E ET ER due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor When this happens the displayed colours differ from those that are actually recorded This is not a defect of the camcorder gt Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor SC e When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end An error indication E02 oF E0 appears of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark A malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer camcorder s functions become unusable gt gt pg 31 e A malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable pg 31 Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder e The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are
36. e 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 Approximate recording time Recording mode To switch the recording mode refer to pages 14 and 15 To protect valuable recordings Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of SAVE This prevents the tape from being recorded over To record on this tape slide the tab back to REC before loading it For other notes c pg 27 GETTING STARTED 10 En VIDEO RECORDING j Basic Recording NOTE Before continuing perform the procedures listed below e Power i pg 6 Loading a Cassette i pg 9 i A DEA wk Power Switch Lock Button Recording Start Stop Button T Remove the lens Cap 2 Open the LCD monitor fully See the right column 3 Set the Power Switch to ZY or m 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 To record in LP Long Play mode pg 14 15 4 To start recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The gt REC appears on the display while recording is in progress 5 To stop recording press the Recording Start Stop Button again The camcorder re
37. ect Indicator lt pg 19 2 Tape Running Indicator lt pg 10 Rotates while tape is running 3 Selected Wide Mode Indicator lt pg 15 Recording Speed Mode SP LP c pg 15 Tape Remaining Time c pg 10 REC Appears during recording lt pg 10 PAUSE Appears during Record Standby mode pg 10 PHOTO Appears when taking Snapshot gt pg 20 BRIGHT Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder lt pg 9 The level indicator moves Wind Cut Indicator lt pg 15 Battery Indicator lt pg 31 Date Time c pg 8 16 GU Sound Mode Indicator lt pg 15 Appears for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator lt pg 21 3 Time Code lt pg 16 17 During Video Playback ti BLANK SEARCH PUSH STOP BUTTON TO CANCEL Sound Mode Indicator lt pg 17 Blank Search Indicator lt pg 12 Tape Speed r pg 15 gt Playback kk Fast Forward Shuttle Search lt lt Rewind Shuttle Search Il Pause Il gt Forward Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion lt II Reverse Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion Battery Indicator lt pg 31 Date Time c pg 17 VOLUME Volume Level Indicator Speaker lt gt pg 12 The level indicator moves BRIGHT Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder lt pg 9 The level indicator mo
38. ed by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases LCD Monitor e To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or 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 extremely lo
39. ely for the digital video cassette Only cassettes marked J can be used with this unit Before recording an important scene make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark esl pe femember 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 EN A A en CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 5 Provided Accessories ENEE 5 POW GU ee 6 Elo Ba E EES 7 Operation MOG cf acgresaabsarcievecshascesaustendeesedeeiadesansvecdoncesnid 8 Date Time Settings nenne ennnen nenereeeererneerne nne 8 Viewfinder Adjustment cccccccccceessseeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeees 8 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ccccceee 9 Tripod Mounting RE 9 Loading Unloading A Cassette 0 cececccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 9 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 10 VIDEO RECORDING lt cscssscssescsccccesccececscnsasetsasssncenccdetscsansess 10 Basic Recording desen tea ace aa ee el tas eave 10 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ccccceeeesseeseeseeeeees 10 Tape Remaining Time ee REENEN KEEN 10 ZOOMMING NH 10 Journalistic Shooting RE 11 Self Recordin EE 11 Bin eer EE 11 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape aasaooaacnn
40. er Loading Unloading A Cassette pg 9 elt takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open Do not apply force f you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open close the cassette holder cover and try again If the cassette holder still does not open turn the camcorder off then on again elt the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette A few minutes later insert it again When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover e Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder recedes may cause damage to the camcorder e Even when the camcorder is switched off a cassette can be loaded or unloaded After the cassette holder is closed with the camcorder switched off however it may not recede It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or unloading e When resuming recording once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased recorded over regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not See Recording From The Middle Of A Tape lt pg 11 VIDEO RECORDING pg 10 e When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens use the viewfinder instead e The cassette holder cannot be opened
41. er cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet d SE CAUTIONS e This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL type colour television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere e Use the JVC BN V408U V416U V428U battery packs and to recharge them or 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 NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating information and safty caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or 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
42. f a tripod is recommended SNAPSHOT MMENU VOL UAEss Power Switch f Wipe Or Fader Effects IMPORTANT Some Wipe Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects See the right column If an unusable Wipe Fader Effect is selected its indicator blinks in blue or goes out These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped T Set the Power Switch to W while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 10 3 Set E to the desired mode i pg 14 The WIPE FADER menu disappears and the effect is reserved e The selected effect indicator appears 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 3 The effect indicator disappears NOTE You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button ES WIPE FADER OFF Disables the function Factory preset 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 colour screen from a black and white screen or fade out from colour to black and white FEATURES FOR RECORDING y 19 f _ WIPE CORNER Wipe in on a black sc
43. h The Core Filter for optional S Video Cable Attach the core filters to the cables The core filter reduces interference 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter Stopper 2 Run the cable through the core filter leaving approx 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration e Wind the cable so that it is not slack NOTES Take care not to damage the cable e When connecting a cable attach the end with the core filter to the camcorder i Power Power Switch POWER CHARGE lamp Lock Button A Re Se Battery pack mount br Arrow Battery pack BATT RELEASE AC Adapter Power Cord To AC outlet This camcorders 2 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment Charging The Battery Pack 1 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 2 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place 3 Set the Power Switch to OFF CHARGE 4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter 5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started 6 When the POWER CHARGE lamp goes out c
44. harging is finished Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder To detach the battery pack Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding BATT RELEASE to detach it Charging time Approx 1 hr 30 min Battery pack BN V408U Battery pack BN v4o8U Provided NOTES f the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first e During charging the camcorder cannot be operated e Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used GETTING STARTED cu e When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a The Benefits Of long storage period the POWER CHARGE lamp may not Lithium lon Batteries light In this case remove the battery pack from the Lithium ion battery packs camcorder then try charging again are small but have a large el the battery operation time remains extremely short even wer itv However after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and ee eee needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one wnen one Is exposed t0 l cold temperatures below e For other notes c pg 27 10 C ieee Se Using The Battery Pack becomes shorter and it IW may cease to function If Lithium ion is vulnerable in Perform steps 1 2 in Charging The Battery Pack this happens place the colder temperatures Maximum continuous recording time battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected BN V408U 1 hr 10 min
45. he 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 See below 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 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search lt pg 12 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode c pg 12 2 Set the Power Switch to GY or IW while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then start recording NOTES e The time code cannot be reset e During fast forwarding and rewinding the time code indication does not move smoothly The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON lt pg 16 When a blank portion is recorded on a tape Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 00 00 00 Vv Already Newly recorded Tape recorded scene scene A A A Shooting start Shooting stop Shooting start point point point Proper recording Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 05 44 00 Already Tape Late
46. itch is set to D or M you can also turn on off the camcorder by opening closing the LCD monitor or pulling out pushing in the viewfinder INFORMATION The following explanations in this manual supposes the use of LCD monitor in your operation If you want to use the viewfinder close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully j 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 14 17 T Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 10 3 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 4 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select I and press it The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears 5 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select CLOCK ADJ GC URETURN and press it The parameter for Day is highlighted 6 Rotate the MIMENU VOL Wheel to input the day and press it Repeat to input the month year hour and minute 7 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select URETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes NOTE Even if you select CLOCK ADJ if the parameter is not highlighted the camcorder s internal clock continues to operate Once you move the highlight bar to the first date time parameter day the clock stops When you finish setting the minute and press the MJ MENU VOL Wheel in the date and
47. ith 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 To DV IN OUT DV cable optional To DV IN OUT Video unit equipped with DV connector EDITING cu 25 To use this camcorder as a player T Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 Set this camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 Turn on the video unit s power 5 Insert the source cassette in this camcorder 6 Insert the recording cassette in the video unit 7 Press amp I on this camcorder to start playback of the source cassette 8 At the point you want to start dubbing engage the video units Record mode 9 To pause dubbing engage the video unit s Record Pause mode and press IH on this camcorder 10 Repeat steps 7 9 for additional editing Stop the video unit and camcorder NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt pg 7 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 e Even though the DV cable is connected corre
48. l zoom is selected Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one gt Set ZOOM to 40X or 700X pg 15 lt gt pg 6 7 e The LCD monitor is not open fully or the viewfinder is not Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD pulled out when recording eleli celo gt Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder e White spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear on the LCD monitor This may occur when the Night Scope function is activated during recording and is Standby mode not a malfunction The POWER CHARGE lamp blinks in the Record e f the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the Vid PI b k camcorders power shuts off automatically en rlaybac Then the POWER CHARGE lamp will blink to indicate for charging if the battery pack is attached to the camcorder Play Rewind and Fast Forward functions do not and its power is supplied from the AC Adapter work gt Push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor to return to the Record Standby e The Power Switch is set to EY or W mode gt Set the Power Switch to PLAY gt pg 12 Video Recording The tape is moving but there is no picture e Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to its VIDEO Recording cannot be performed mode gt Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video The Power Switch is set to PLAY or OFP
49. made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder during recording or playback 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 indicators and the image colour on the LCD monitor are not clear e This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed The cassette will not load properly e The battery s charge is low Install a fully charged battery gt pg 6 7 Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor The viewfinder is pulled out and PRIORITY is set to FINDER gt Push the viewfinder back in or set PRIORITY to LCD pg 10 14 16 e The LCD monitors brightness setting is too dark gt Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor pg 9 gt f the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the monitor fully c pg 10 Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level oo m st cz High Exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off o O 3 D O Appears when no tape is loaded lt pg 9 CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is
50. me using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer E03 or E04 UNIT INSAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications E03 or E04 show what type of malfunction has occurred 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 39 py CAUTIONS Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before SF using the supplied battery ae pack or an optional battery Ge pack be sure to read the D gt A following cautions e To avoid hazards Terminals do not burn do not short circuit the terminals When transporting make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery If the battery cap is misplaced carry the battery in a plastic bag do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers e To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent
51. nction will be activated and makes it possible to shoot the subject brighter There is a difference in the brightness of the images shot between the centre area which is illuminated by the LED Light and the surrounding areas which will be darker Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter speed when the White LED Light setting is ON they will appear slightly blurred i Night Scope 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 T Set the Power Switch to fy while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 10 3 Press NIGHT so that the Night Scope indicator fxg appears 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 Scope Press NIGHT again so that the Night Scope indicator disappears NOTES e During Night Scope the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out e Some modes of Program AE With Special Effects c pg 19 e GAIN UP in CAMERA Menu pg 15 e DIS in MANUAL Menu i pg 15 e During Night Scope it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use o
52. ndicator appears and blinks To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to GY If FOCUS is pressed once the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again NOTES While focusing on a further subject Manual focus indicator While focusing on a nearer subject Manual focus indicator e Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in ona subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer ak or A will blink ADVANCED FEATURES 22 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING l 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 T Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 10 3 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 4 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select EJ EXPOSURE and press it 5 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select MANUAL and press it e The exposure control indi
53. ng and is therefore called Digital Zoom e During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer e Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm 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 15 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 It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward Self Recording Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 so that it faces forward then point the lens toward yourself and start recording Self Recording 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 25 frames 1 second Frames are not displayed during recording VIDEO RECORDING cu 11 If recording starts from a blank portion the time code begins counting from 00 00 00 minute second frame If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene the time code continues from the last time code number If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape the time code is interrupted When recording is resumed the time code starts counting up again from 00 00 00 This means t
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55. ntil it locks The cassette holder opens automatically Remove the cassette 3 Press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover 4 Slide BATT RELEASE and remove the battery pack OPEN EJECT Cassette holder cover E PUSH HERE Remove Cassette holder BATT RELEASE i Cleaning The Camcorder 1 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 2 Press the Monitor Opening Button and open the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor 3 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 cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product To clean the viewfinder please consult your nearest JVC dealer Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 0 V Using AC Adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Power consumption Approx 3 3 W LCD monitor off viewfinder on Approx 4 6 W L
56. on blinks slowly 4 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 5 Press the MENU VOL Wheel in until VI begins blinking rapidly e When the setting is completed NY resumes normal blinking 6 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in twice The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator is displayed NOTES In step 4 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually gt pg 21 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural fluorescent candlelight etc Because the colour 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 ADVANCED FEATURES 24 en EDITING f Dubbing To A VCR Audio Video cable provided S Video cable optional White to AUDIO L IN Red to AUDIO R IN Yellow to VIDEO IN To S VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has an S VIDEO IN connector In this case it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable To use this camcorder as a player L Following the illustrations connect the camcorder and the VCR Also refer to page 13
57. r 3 Press the MMENU VOL Gi Wheel in Selection is complete e Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 4 Press the WJMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen returns e Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 5 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in again The Menu Screen closes xX CSR CAMERA REC MODE E SOUND MODE 12bit ZOOM 40x SNAP MODE FULL GAIN UP AUTO A a E oma A a EI gt lt URETURN Recording Menus DCAMERA The bt settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both D and Iw However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to Iw 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 el the recording mode is switched the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point 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 12 bit Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is recommended for use when performing Audio Dubbing Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models 16 bit Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalen
58. reen 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 h WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right lt gt wiPE DooRr 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 screen or wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen EJ 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 i Program AE With Special Effects IMPORTANT Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Wipe Fader effects See the left column If an unusable mode is selected the indicator of Program AE with Special Effects blinks or goes out T Set the Power Switch to IW while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 10 3 Set ES to the desired mode lt pg 14 e The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected effect is activated The selected effect indicator appears ADVANCED FEATURES To de
59. reset CSS EE OFF BEEP MELODY PEIN OFF ou EUS OFF Lou LCD FINDER CAM RESET EXECUTE RETURN VIDEO DISPLAY The T VIDEO DISPLAY settings are effective only for video playback except BRIGHT e The parameters except OFF in ON SCREEN settings are the same as in the description on page 16 Factory preset BRIGHT c pg 9 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ON SCREEN OFF LCD LCD TV When set to OFF the camcorder s 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 When the date is changed during playback TIME CODE OFF ON ADVANCED FEATURES 18 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING SNAPSHOT A 3 IY Sien Power Switch Lock Button Recording Start Stop Button K f White LED Light White LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording 1 Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the setting OFF Turns off the light ON The light is on always tm appears AUTO The light turns on automatically when dark 3A appears Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start video recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a still image NOTES Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to eyes e f the light does not reach the subject the Night Scope fu
60. s shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice REFERENCES Controls Menu Wheel MMENU VOL c pg 14 Speaker Volume Control MMENU VOL 7 pg 12 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT c pg 20 3 Power Zoom Lever T W c pg 10 GU Manual Focus Button FOCUS c pg 21 Blank Search Button BLANK SRCH lt pg 12 Dioptre Adjustment Control lt pg 8 Recording Start Stop Button r pg 10 Power Switch ID m PLAY OFF c pg 8 Lock Button c pg 8 Stop Button W lt pg 12 Rewind Button lt 4 lt pg 12 Night Button NIGHT lt pg 18 OU Play Pause Button B gt II lt pg 12 2 Fast Forward Button PP lt pg 12 Backlight Compensation Button BACKLIGHT gt pg 23 3 Battery Release Switch BATT RELEASE c pg 6 Cassette Open Eject Switch OPEN EJECT c pg 9 White LED Light Switch LIGHT lt pg 18 Monitor Opening Button lt pg 10 For models without button simply pull on bottom end of LCD monitor to open INDEX cu 37 Connectors S Video Output Connector S VIDEO lt pg 13 24 Digital Video Connector DV i Link pg 25 26 Audio Video Output Connector AV c pg 13 24 DC Input Connector DC lt pg 6 7 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The logo is used for products compliant with
61. seeeeees 8 Priority Setting PRIORITY cccccesssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 16 Program AE With Special Effects PROGRAM AE Classic Film CLASGICEILMI 20 Monotone MONOTONE ssssssssssssssnsnssssssrsrerrrenenn 20 Sepia SEPIA cerien at entreaties tisha ee ex 20 Shutter Speed SHUTTER cccccceeeeseseeeeeeees 19 Snow SNOW EE 20 Sports Eeer 19 Spotlight SPOTLIGHT DE 20 SIFODE STROBE 2 teu enaa aaraa aare Eae 20 Twilight TWILIGHT c cceceeceeeeeseseeeseeeeeeeeeees 20 Provided We 5 R Recording Mode REC MODEI sssssssssssseeereessen 15 17 Recording Time RRE 9 ee E ele TEEN 10 Remaining Power Level ececeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 31 Resetting Menu Settings CAM RESET aaaeeeaa 16 Rewind The Tape E 12 S Eelere Ee deusantaranexacaters 11 Sh ttle Sean EE 12 SMADSMOl iia tether EEN 20 Snapshot Mode SNAP MODE ssssinsssssssssnnrrrrsrssseeen 15 Sound Mode SOUND MODE n ssssisssssoseeesnnnneeee 15 17 Speaker VOLUME ee eer 12 eier 35 Still En EE 12 T Telephoto setting TELE MACRO ssssssneeseesssnnneeeene 15 Time Code TIME CODE 0 ccceeeeeeeeeeneeeneees 11 16 Tripod Mounting EE 9 U Unloading A Cassette AAA EEN 9 V Viewfinder Adjustment cee ccececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 W White Balance W BALANCE cccsssssseeeeeeeeeeees 23 White LED Light EEN 18 Wide Mode WIDE MODE Cinema CINEMA sssssssnosssssnnnnenessssnnnnerneeess
62. set to D or W c pg 8 amp USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording Use an optional cleaning cassette gt pg 33 fy CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED fy PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs The two indications above swiches alternately every 3 seconds 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 GY or W REFERENCES TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback lt pg 27 SET DATE TIME Appears when the date time is not set lt pg 8 Appears when the built in clock lithium battery is discharged and the previously set date time is erased c pg 8 LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached COPYING FAILED e Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder TROUBLESHOOTING y 31 E01 E02 or E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The error indications E01 E02 or E06 show what type of malfunction has occurred 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 resu
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64. st scene recorded scene A A Shooting start Shooting start Shooting start point point point VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 12 en VIDEO PLAYBACK MJMENU VOL Wis BLANK SEARCH Power Switch Lock Button Speaker gt gt i Normal Playback T Load a cassette lt pg 9 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 To start playback press kl 4 To stop playback press W e During Stop mode press ga to rewind or gt gt to fast forward the tape To control the speaker volume Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel 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 viewfinder or on a connected TV pg 13 e For other notes pg 27 Still Playback Pauses during video playback 1 Press KI during playback 2 To resume normal playback press kl again el still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged e When II is pressed the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilises the still image Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction during video playback 1 During playback press gt for forward search or a for reverse search 2 To resume normal playback press kl e During playback press and hold gt or ga The
65. t to the 48 kHz mode of previous models 16X When set to 16X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 16X since digital zoom will be disengaged 40X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images Zooming is possible from 16X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 40X digital magnification 700X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images Zooming is possible from 16X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 700X digital magnification SNAP MODE FULL Snapshot mode with no frame PIN UP Pin Up mode FRAME Snapshot mode with frame AH CP be SCH D A PIN UP FRAME FULL For details on the procedure refer to Snapshot For Video Recording gt pg 20 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 7A 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 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT cu 15 AGC mode but the subjects movements are not smooth or natural The overall appearance may be grainy While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted 34s is displayed II MANUAL The fil settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to M
66. this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letter boxed 16 9 movie SQUEEZE m For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion The lw indicator appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder the image is elongated vertically WIND CUT OFF Disengages the function ON Ga Helps cut down on noise created by wind The s indicator appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal ADVANCED FEATURES 16 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM The fad functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to Iw are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY Factory preset OFF Turns off sounds when performing any operations It also deactivates the shutter sound effect however the shutter sound is recorded onto the tape during Snapshot for Video Recording lt pg 20 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 gt pg 20 MELODY Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect lt
67. tically set to but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus manually 4 SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look B W MONOTONE Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect er CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect Wi STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots l Snapshot For Video Recording This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape T Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 10 3 Set SNAP MODE to the desired mode lt pg 14 15 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 perform Snapshot also during recording A still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes e Regardless of the Power Switch position CD or m Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode NOTES e To remove
68. unless a power supply is attached e There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens Do not use force Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover e When the Recording Start Stop button is pressed it may take a few seconds before actual recording starts The Ss indicator starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts recording ADDITIONAL INFORMATION en 27 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 e TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded VIDEO PLAYBACK pg 12 e Clean the video heads using an optional dry cleaning cassette when e No picture during playback e Blocks of noise appear during playback For details gt pg 33 el 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 You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camcorder body e LCD monitor viewfinder indications e When power is supplied from a battery fe 21 b
69. ves Time Code c pg 16 17 A AG Adaplen dee 6 7 PUTO e 21 Auto Shut Of eebe 10 28 B Backlight Compensation eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneees 23 STI Pack EE 6 7 32 Been BEEP EE 16 SE RE 12 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display BRIGHT 9 C Changing The Menu Settings n se nennen 14 Charging The Battery Pack 6 Cleaning The Camcorder AAA ERKENNEN 34 Clock adjustment CLOCK ADJ cccccssssssseeeeeeeeeeeees 8 Connections CATING EE 6 er e E 24 25 TG EE 26 TO AO ORV ER 13 D Date Time Display DATE MIMB ssssssssnnoeeesnnnnneeeesssnnreenne 16 17 SWINGS E 8 Demonstration Mode DEMO MODE 00008 16 Digital Image Stabilisation UI 15 EIN leien e WE 24 25 E Erase Pole ClO EE 9 Exposure Control EXPOSURE sssssssssssssseesnnnneeeeeee 22 F FAGealhy ee Eege 19 Fast Forward The Tape EEN 12 G Gain Up GAIN UP inristat ighas 15 Grip Adjustment EE 7 I Indications on the LCD Monitor Viewfinder 38 Je 22 Jee GK EE 22 J Journalistic Shooting ek 11 L Loading A Cassette 0 cceecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeas 9 M Manual Geer 21 Menu Screen CAMERA Lee ee 15 CAMERA DISPLAY eege 16 OU EE ar a r a a a 15 E EEN 16 17 VIDEO WEE 17 VIDEO ME A E 17 Motor Drive Mode NENNEN 20 TERMS cu 39 N NIGHE SCODG srie a e a ataa 18 P Playback sound SOUND MODE NARRATION 17 Power Switch Position ccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
70. w under 0 C temperatures e DO NOT leave the unit In places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in Summer near a heater e To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the lens and viewfinder s lens to direct sunlight carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder 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 the Head Clog Warning indicator amp 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

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