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JVC GR-D20 Camcorder User Manual

1. 28 Audio Dubbing 29 Insert Editing ccccescccccccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeees 29 Random Assemble Editing R A Edit 30 32 For More Accurate Editing 32 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 33 Connection To A Personal Computer 33 REFERENCES TROUBLESHOOTING 34 36 CAUTIONS 00 0 eee cece eeceeeceeeeeeees 37 38 SPECIFICATIONS c 39 ll gem 40 45 Controls Connectors And Indicators 40 41 Indications ssseeeeesseeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeees 42 44 Using The Optional RM V717U Remote Control Unit 45 TERMS stuart 46 47 Refer to the diagrams on page 40 and 42 while reading the instruction manual as all the controls connectors indicators and indications are numbered on the diagrams and those corresponding numbers are used throughout this manual unless specified Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions I pgs 3 and 4 to ensure safe use of this product SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS e To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refe
2. I pg 12 28 Functions the same as each corresponding button on the camcorder The connectors D are located beneath a cover EN INDEX 41 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Tape Recording DET up mm on io eH and 25 12 03 Hw Hi i 17 30 During Tape Playback a MEBN 12bit SOUNDT SF iL Di EN 42 INDEX Ell Appears when the Power Switch is set to EY i QA CF7 pg 12 B X Appears when Night Scope is engaged PH CF pg 16 XFA Appears when GAIN UP is set to AUTO and the shutter speed is being automati cally adjusted ems CF pg 22 El Appears when the white balance is adjusted denne eghamenaes CF pg 20 J Appears when the exposure is adjusted rc Ore CF pg 19 s Appears when backlight compensation is i PE A A A r pg 19 H Displays the selected Programme AE with special citer PN c r pg 16 3 Appears when the iris is locked I gt pg 20 SOUND Displays the sound mode for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder L7 pg 21 BRIGHT Displays the brightness of the DCD MOTION ascenso sonnen F pg 11 EJ Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser DIS is gerer MR r pg 22 E Approximate zoom ratio Appears during zooming ere cF pg 12 EJ Appears during zo
3. in the Menu Screen f you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF in the Menu Screen C pg 22 White Balance cannot be activated The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance I pg 16 20 When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear 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 The date time does not appear e DATE TIME is set to OFF in the Menu Screen Set DATE TIME to ON in the Menu Screen F pg 23 25 Time code does not appear e TIME CODE is set to OFF in the Menu Screen Set TIME CODE to ON in the Menu Screen I pg 24 25 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 When this happens the displayed colours differ from those that are actually recorded This is not a defect of the camcorder When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark Consult your nearest JVC dealer Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor C pg 11 The rear of the LCD monito
4. Clean the lens and check the focus again C pg 38 The cassette will not load properly The cassette is in the wrong position Set it in the right position pg 9 The battery s charge is low Install a fully charged battery I pg 7 8 Snapshot mode cannot be used The Squeeze mode is selected Disengage the Squeeze mode I pg 22 The colour 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 pg 18 The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated Turn off Sepia and Monotone Ix pg 16 The image taken using Snapshot is too dark e Shooting was performed under backlit conditions Press the BACKLIGHT Button i pg 19 The image taken using Snapshot is too bright The subject is too bright Set PROGRAM AE to SPOTLIGHT in the Menu Screen lt gt pg 16 Digital Zoom does not work 16X optical zoom is selected Set ZOOM to 40X or 700X in the Menu Screen C pg 21 The Black amp White Fader does not work The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated Turn off Sepia and Monotone cF pg 16 The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow When shooting in the dark the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when GAIN UP is set to AUTO
5. For playback sound tape speed and tape running DATE TIME setting For date time TIME CODE setting For time code Minutes Seconds T Frames 25 frames 1 second EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 25 Dubbing To Or From A VCR To Use This Camcorder As A Player 1 Following the illustration connect the camcorder and the VCR Also refer to pg 15 2 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCH 3 Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press Il Q on the camcorder 5 Press Q on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode 6 Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press Il Q on the camcorder 7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished NOTES 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 e Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required Y C When connecting to a TV or VCR which
6. P_ Tape NOTES e The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached Continued on next page EN GETTING STARTED 9 EN 10 e t takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open Do not apply force e There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens Do not use force e f you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open close the cassette holder cover and try again If the cassette holder still does not open turn the camcorder off then on again e f the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder 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 e Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automati cally Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover e Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out 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 re
7. 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 CLOCK ADJ Allows you to set the current date and time pg 10 For Playback Menu The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp F pg 32 1 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel D in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel QD to select the desired function menu and press it 4 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select the desired function and press it to display the Sub Menu 5 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel D to select the desired parameter and press it Selection is complete G Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel D to select J RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen 24 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT VIDEO VIDEO ecMSOUND MODERSETIS TTE czd 12BIT MODE SOUND 1 D EO REC MODE S AV INPUT OFF RETURN SOUND MODE C pg 25 Playback Sound 12BIT MODE C pg 25 Display SYNCHRO aaa CF pg 32 For More Accurate Editing REC MODE Allows you to set the tape recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference I pg 10 It is recommended you use REC MODE in the O3 VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing GR D50 D30 only amp p
8. on the remote control Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed G At the beginning of the scene press EDIT IN OUT 12 on the remote control The Edit In position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu 7 At the end of the scene press EDIT IN OUT 12 The Edit Out position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu 8 using a Fade Wipe at the end of the scene press FADE WIPE 9 Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed f you select a Fade Wipe effect for an Edit Out point the effect is automatically applied to the following Edit In point When you use Fade Wipe effects that time is included in the total time 9 if using Playback Special Effects press EFFECT 9 lt gt pg 28 10 Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes To change previously registered points press CANCEL 53 on the remote control The registered points disappear one at a time from the most recently registered point f you are not using Fade Wipe or Programme AE with special effects repeat steps 6 and 7 only NOTES e When choosing a scene set Edit In and Edit Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between them e f the search time for an in point exceeds 5 minutes the recording deck s Record Standby mode will be cancelled and editing will not take place e f there
9. 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 Factory preset EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 21 SNAP MODE Refer to Snapshot For Tape Recording pg 18 GAIN UP OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment AGC The overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright AUTO 7A The shutter speed is automatically adjusted 1 25 1 200 sec Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at 1 25 sec 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 SA is displayed ca MANUAL The MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to M Oa ON Whi TELE MACRO OFF t2 WIDE MODE OFF A WIND CUT OFF a B A M FS aris DIS OFF To turn off this function ON Wi To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES e Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand
10. 8 FADE WIPE Button I3 pg 31 EFFECT ON OFF Button 10 EFFECT Button 8 EDIT IN OUT Button F pg 31 O CANCEL BUON eresas CF pg 31 PAUSE IN Connector eee CF pg 31 5 START STOP Button MBR SET Button ccccesceseeeeeeeeeeeeeees I pg 30 D Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT Up Button e INSERT Button Down Button A DUB Button PLAY Button t FF Button 2 STOP Button 3 PAUSE Button R A EDIT ON OFF Button CF pg 31 32 05 VCR REC STBY Button I pg 32 Functions the same as each corresponding button on the provided remote control RM V718U i pg 40 41 EN INDEX 45 EN AG Adaptor cino CF pg 7 8 Analogue Input sisse esee mtt RR CF pg 24 26 Audio DUDDING sette apr hern e etie CF pg 29 PUgsnb i KF pg 23 AUO FOCUS pansinan UN nada CF pg 18 PAULO SIDE OK Lise nxax mei ID Ux gr phon nian r pg 11 14 B Backlight Compensation CF pg 19 sil diro E CF pg 44 Ballery PACK asset EY RUREENNED RUN ERU ETI NR LS pg 7 8 37 zo PEET IE satan CF pg 23 Bank Sesso adiit de barn eS Sen r pg 14 Brighten The LCD Monitor F pg 11 K3 Channels Left Right CF pg 25 Charge The Battery Pack r pg 7 ep CF pg 22 classe DIE CF pg 16
11. S VIDEO T S Video cable optional To AUDIO VIDEO and S IN connectors Lit te Mim Y C I CVBS M If your VCR has the video out SCART connector select switch use the provided cable adapter To TV or VCR l When connecting the cables open this cover The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only Connect when an S Video cable is not used EN TAPE PLAYBACK 1 5 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 1 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Press NIGHT so that the Night Scope indicator Exi H appears The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity A appears beside H while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted To Deactivate Night Scope m 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 Programme AE With Special Effects C pg 16 e GAIN UP in the CAMERA Menu KF pg 22 e DIS in t
12. 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 2 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 PCD Monitor 7 1 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 2 To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth 3 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 e f you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot 1 For safety DO NOT open the camcorders chassis disassemble or modify the unit Short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables w
13. snapshots Fade Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next Fade or Wipe works when tape recording is started or when you stop recording 1 Set the Power Switch D to W while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel D in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select EE WIPE FADER then press it 4 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel D to select the desired function then press it Selection is complete Press the MENU VOLUME wheel D in again The WIPE FADER Menu disappears and the effect is reserved The indicator representing the selected effect appears D Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out To Deactivate The Selected Effect ar select OFF in step 4 IMPORTANT Some Fade Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with special effects C pg 16 If an unusable Fade Wipe Effect is selected its indicator blinks or goes out NOTE You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button Wal 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 w
14. to LCD LCD TV or OFF in the Menu Screen I pg 23 25 e Make sure to set S AV INPUT to OFF in the Menu Screen GR D50 D30 only L7 pg 24 e Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required Y C When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y C signals and uses an S Video cable CVBS When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y C signals and uses an audio video cable e When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input connector an optional DV cable can be connected instead of an S Video cable and audio video cable e An To EDIT D Audio Video cable provided S Video cable optional To AUDIO VIDEO and S IN connectors Editing cable U Y C CVBS l video out select switch a J To Remote PAUSE or R A EDIT a gt If your VCR has the SCART connector use the provided cable adapter QO olo eqc LOLO Connect when an S Video cable is not used When connecting cables open this cover Provided with the optional Remote Control kit RM V717KITU SELECT SCENES 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor Press PLAY gt 0 and then press R A EDIT ON OFF 2 on the remote control The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears Assemble Editing Menu 5i using a Fade Wipe at the beginning of the scene press FADE WIPE
15. AUTO TIME CODE OFF 25 CLOCK ADJ URETURN CAMERA DISPLAY 12 03 17 30 25 PAE 17 30 CLOCK ADJ Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference 1 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The POWER CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on 2 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select EY CAMERA and press it 4 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select REC MODE and press it The Sub Menu appears Select SP or LP by rotating the MENU VOLUME wheel D and press it Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel D to select tJ RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes e Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing L pg 29 are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode e LP Long Play is more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time NOTES e f the recording mode is switched during recording 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 Basic Recording Perform the procedures listed below before contin
16. CF pg 11 23 Stop Button I I gt pg 13 Q Rewind Button 4 CF pg 13 Q Play Pause Button M CF pg 13 Q Fast Forward Button P I gt pg 13 Q USB Universal Serial Bus Connector GR D50 D40 only ttn CF pg 33 NIGHT Button ssseess I pg 16 BACKLIGHT Button CF pg 19 D Digital Video Input GR D50 D30 only Output Connector DV i Link CF pg 27 33 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industr specification and extensions thereof The B logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard D Battery Pack Mount seeseesse CF pg 7 B DC Input Connector s CF pg 7 D MENU Wheel noiiire CF pg 21 e Speaker Volume Control VOLUME CF pg 13 D Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT I gt pg 18 D Power Zoom Lever TW IF pg 12 FOCUS Button ossessione CF pg 19 e BLANK SEARCH Button r pg 14 D Audio Video Input GR D50 D30 only Output Connector AV r pg 15 26 31 D Edit Connector EDIT S Video Input GR D50 D30 only Output Connector S VIDEO CF pg 15 26 31 Dioptre Adjustment Control CF pg 8 D Recording St
17. S AV INPUT back to OFF e Analogue signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure e It is also possible to dub from another camcorder To Av D P Connector S Video cable optional Cable Adapter Audio Video cable provided TV When connecting the cables open this cover Connect when an S Video cable is not used If your VCR has a SCART connector To use this camcorder as a player use the provided cable adapter To use this camcorder as a recorder GR D50 D30 only use a commercially available output cable adapter Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from this 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 Use This Camcorder As A Player 1 Make sure all units are turned off Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 2 Set this camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch turn on the video unit s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in this camcorder and the video unit 3 Press to play back the source tape 4 While watching the playback on the monitor engage the D
18. 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 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 Camcorder Connectors General S Video o S ee ea ee Output Y 1V p p 75 Q analogue Power supply DC 11 0 Lim Using AC Adapter C 0 29 V p p 75 Q analogue DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Input Y 0 8 V p p 1 2 V p p 75 Q Power consumption analogue LCD monitor off C 0 2 V p p 0 4 V p p 75 Q viewfinder on Approx 3 4 W analogue LCD monitor on AV Rip DII Eppa ae Video output 1V p p 75 Q analogue WxHxD 69 mm x 94 mm x 143 mm viceo impul aD mLAN AD ply with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in Audio output silly rms 1 KQ analogue Weight Approx 525 oerna EIUS g Audio input 300 mV rms 50 KQ analogue temperature 0 C to 40 C DV 2s Operating humidity 35 to 80 Output 4 pin IEEE 1394 compli
19. cold it should not affect performance If you re using a heating pad make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with it 9 GETTING STARTED Grip Adjustment 1 Separate 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 and Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever D Be sure to fasten the Velcro strip to your preference 16 SL yet N vo Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the Power Switch D to EY or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 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 Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 Thread the strap through the eyelet B then fold it back and thread it through the buckle Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet located under the Grip Strap Confirm the strap is not twisted Tripod Mounting 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 1 To attach the camcorder to a tripod align the direction stud and screw to the stud hole and mounting socket on the camcorder Th
20. depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer ak or amp will blink VY Focus detection zone While focusing on a further subject While focusing on a nearer subject Exposure Control Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When the background is overly dark or the subject light 1 Set the Power Switch D to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel D in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel D to select EJ EXPOSURE then press it 4 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select MANUAL then press it The Menu Screen disappears The exposure control indicator appears 5 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel D towards to brighten the image or towards to darken the image maximum 6 6 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in Exposure adjustment is complete To Return To Automatic Exposure Control i select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch Dio To Brighten The Subject Quickly press BACKLIGHT D A fll is displayed and the subject is brighten
21. it 4 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel D to select SNAP MODE then press it 5 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel D to select the desired Snapshot mode then press it Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select tJ RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes PIN UP FRAME Snapshot mode Pin Up mode Snapshot mode with no frame with frame There is the sound effect of a shutter closing SNAPSHOT RECORDING 1 Press SNAPSHOT p PHOTO D appears while the snapshot is being taken If you press during Record Standby o PHOTO f appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode If you press during Recording ins PHOTO f appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes Regardless of the Power Switch position EY or MJ Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second 1 9 FOR RECORDING NOTES e To remove the shutter sound BEEP on pg 23 e f Snapshot recording is not possible PHOTO f blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed e f Programme AE with special effects I pg 16 is engaged certain modes of Programme AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recordin
22. m rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel D to display AUTO then press it in step 4 The exposure control indicator Ell and 8 Jl disappear Or set the Power Switch to EX To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris Dno after step 4 of Exposure Control c gt pg 19 adjust the exposure rotating the MENU VOLUME wheel D Then lock the iris in step 5 of Iris Lock For automatic locking rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel D to select AUTO then press it in step 4 The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds Iris Like the pupil of the human eye it contracts in well lit environments to keep too much light from entering and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colours will be accurately repro duced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour tint reproduction 1 Set the Power Switch to IM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in The Menu Screen appears 20 FOR RECORDING 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select EA W BALANCE then press it 4 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select th
23. on the screen 5 Press the Recording Start Stop button to start recording gt H rotates 6 Press the Recording Start Stop button again to engage the Record Pause mode 2 H stops rotating NOTES e Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting lt pg 21 e During Digital Dubbing incoming signals cannot be output through the video or audio connectors if they are copy guarded Core filter DV cable optional Core filter To DV IN OUT Video unit equipped with DV connector EN DUBBING 21 Make sure REMOTE in the SYSTEM Menu is set to ON c7 pg 23 and the remote control is pointed at the remote sensor The transmitted beam s approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5m Slow Motion Playback To allow slow speed search in either direction during tape playback 1 To change from normal to Slow Motion Playback press SLOW t D or gt more than approx 2 seconds After approx 5 minutes approx 20 seconds with an 80 minute cassette in Slow Rewind or approx 5 minutes in Slow Forward normal playback resumes m To stop Slow Motion Playback press PLAY gt D NOTES e You can also engage Slow Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW D more than approx 2 seconds e During Slow Motion Playback due to digital image processing the picture may
24. or a blank portion Audio Dubbing stops pg 44 e To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to the camcorder s AV connector first set S AV INPUT to ON in the Menu Screen GR D50 D30 only pg 24 AUX appears instead of MIC Stereo microphone 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 NOTES e Before performing the following steps make sure that TIME CODE is set to ON in the Menu Screen C pg 24 25 e Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape e To perform Insert Editing while watching in the television make connections gt pg 15 1 Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE II B Confirm the time code at this point CF pg 24 25 2 Press REW lt 44 until the Edit In point is located then press PAUSE II D 3 Press and hold INSERT C D on the remote control then press PAUSE m D no Er and the Time Code min sec appear and the camcorder enters Insert Pause mode 4 Press START STOP to begin editing Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1 To pause editing press START STOP Press it again to resume editing 5 To end Insert Editing press START STOP f then
25. recording starts lt gt H starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts recording 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 EN TAPE RECORDING 11 EN 12 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 You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward 180 so that it faces forward then point the lens toward yourself and start recording Operation Mode Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch Power Switch Position M Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording try this mode GY Full Auto Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments Suitable for standard recording OFF CHARGE Allows you to switch off the camcorder PLAY Allows you to play back
26. shake is excessive or under the following conditions 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 When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds e Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod e The iW indicator J blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used 22 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT TELE MACRO OFF To turn off this 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 1m 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 at a distance of approx 60 cm Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus WIDE MODE OFF Records with no change in the screen ratio For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio CINEMA L Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen 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 CI H appears When using 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 scree
27. take on a mosaic effect e After SLOW lt t D or gt is pressed and held the still image may be displayed for a few seconds followed by a blue screen for a few seconds This is not a malfunction e There may be a small margin between the slow motion playback start point you chose and the actual start point for Slow Motion Playback 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 e During Slow Motion Playback press PAUSE II to pause playback 1 O PE c c L 9 oF SL D l E iS o OD C D D e orae mm l C Frame By Frame Playback To allow frame by frame search during tape playback 1 To change from normal to Frame By Frame Playback press SLOW I gt repeatedly for forward or SLOW 41 D repeatedly for reverse Each time it is pressed the frame is played back NOTE You can also engage Frame By Frame Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW lt 1 D or gt repeatedly 28 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Playback Special Effects To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image 1 To start playback press PLAY gt D 2 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press EFFECT B The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears 3 Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT B The selected f
28. the camcorder To Detach The Battery Pack Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding down BATT RELEASE to detach it Battery pack Charging time BN V408U approx 1 hr 30 min BN V416U optional BN V428U optional approx 3 hrs approx 5 hrs Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Approximate recording time BN V408U 1 hr 10 min 1 hr 40 min AN VATGU 2 hrs 30 min 3 hrs 30 min optional BN V428U optional BN V840U optional BN V856U optional 6 hrs 20 min 5 hrs 20 min 7 hrs 30 min 11 hrs 10 min 8 hrs 10 min USING AC POWER Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder as shown in the following illustration The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V nA 7 Battery pack E DC connector c To AC outlet 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 INFORMATION The extended use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter Charger VU V840 KIT BN V840U battery pack amp AA V15EK AC Power Adapter Charger VU V856 KIT BN V856U battery pack amp AA V80EK AC Power Adapter Charger Read the kit s instruction manual before using Al
29. 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 For Your Maintenance 1 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 until 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 Tilt the viewfinder upward Press BATT RELEASE and remove the battery pack 2 Cleaning The Camcorder 1 To clean the exterior wipe gently with
30. turn on off the date indication e Time Code n set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen I pg 24 25 e Indications other than date time and time code set ON SCREEN to LCD LCD TV or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 23 25 NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 7 e Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required Y C When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y C signals and uses an S Video cable CVBS When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y C signals and uses an audio video cable e To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape 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 e f 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 f no image is displayed or no sound is heard from the TV set S AV INPUT to OFF in the Menu Screen GR D50 D30 only t pg 24 e While the Audio Video cable is connected to the AV connector sound cannot be heard from the speaker To Av D cover Audio Video cable provided To
31. 18 1 e CF pg 16 Sound Mode eeeen r pg 21 24 25 Speaker Volume sss r pg 13 S PSCHICANONS sacris uai inve sen i MR UFR IUE r pg 39 ODDS uaciueeteventatuh ivan RI NI OHN QOO FPU UN r pg 16 SIDON csset eter Sepp E I EXER RA RON aa i r pg 16 ze ri CP CF pg 22 Still PIAYDACK suia nensenannsicnavnnansenammaneasmersassannnt i bg 13 WODE ea r pg 16 T PET CF pg 23 Tele MACKS er CF pg 22 Time COGS M CF pg 13 23 25 TIPO MOUNN iso aco rre ortae ra erai CF pg 9 Elio e CF pg 16 EN Unload A TIDE spionii CF pg 9 w White Balall6O aasetisrupiirie bibi ninad r pg 20 Wide MOQO En CF pg 22 WINA 1 eere M UT POLT NDS CF pg 22 Wibe I OUI rc I pg 17 Ed Facer ro E r pg 12 EN INDEX 41 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED Printed in Japan EK COPYRIGHTO 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD 1202 HO UN VP
32. 3 15 Normal Playback 13 14 oS i sssr 14 Connections seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 15 ADVANCED FEATURES FOR RECORDING 16 20 Night Scope cccccccccccccccccccccccceceececeeeeees 16 Programme AE With Special Effects 16 Fade Wipe Effects ssssssee 17 Snapshot For Tape Recording 18 Auto Focus rcc 18 Manual Focus 2o2 o 20st toru ds dop pe DrrMPM a PRIEU ORUM 19 Exposure Control sssssssssssss 19 LA PEE TESTO OE 20 White Balance Adjustment 20 Manual White Balance Operation 20 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 21 25 For Recording Menu 21 24 For Playback Menu 24 25 lqg Y 26 27 Dubbing To Or From A VCR 26 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing 27 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 28 32 Slow Motion Playback 28 Frame By Frame Playback 28 Playback Special Effects 28 Playback Zoom
33. AL CF pg 22 Menu Screen SYSTEM CF pg 23 Menu Screen VIDEO CF pg 24 Menu Screen VIDEO DISPLAY CF pg 25 xjeeomore T einen CF pg 16 Motor Drive MOGO sevisvsinvianadenssdhaaniecgaventatuataanes r pg 18 E wilenejse s CF pg 16 PP Playback Special Effects CF pg 28 PIBVOACK ZOOM Hr CF pg 28 Power Linked Operation F pg 12 Power Switch Position CF pg 12 Programme AE With Special Effects CF pg 16 Provided Accessories ssuuuss t7 pg 5 LR Random Assemble Editing CF pg 30 32 FIGCOMG SIaNODY dtu E F pg 11 Recording Mode siiis serine erre rene p exa Sa dons CF pg 10 Remote CODLUOL sssciassaciantanseescaniendoadenscanieial r pg 5 28 gc MT n CF pg 23 Rewind The Tape sese CF pg 13 Selt Recordilg eio eoi nara a nk Perte es r pg 12 ls T r pg 16 Set Remote Control VCR Code r pg 30 lis delttpt UM EO o E CF pg 13 Shutter Speed scsmartkk hdd eus ues pina FANE R 2 nenen eneee r pg 16 Slow Motion Playback CF pg 13 28 SA aN E TET A E A AT CF pg 18 olapshol MOOG sassis EH AR ERR GER DORT UE r pg
34. Clean The Camcorder ioisoeoess esc cu ripe CF pg 38 Connections CF pg 7 15 26 27 31 33 D Darken The LCD Monitor r pg 11 Date Time Display CF pg 23 25 Date Time Settings F pg 10 Demonstration Mode r pg 6 23 Digtal ZOOM siii vira MERE Vd URP RES CF pg 12 21 DIS Digital Image Stabiliser CF pg 22 Dioptre Adjustment vssssissiqerix ck dkeztubsrut e Se si es F pg 8 PUDDING soi purge tursdnU aba ssER p VPUIPE PIER NG CF pg 26 27 E Erase Protection S CF pg 9 EXDOSUIS Control ausvvotebroxtesrott nenian CF pg 19 Ed gegen CF pg 17 Fast Forward The Tape CF pg 13 Frame By Frame Playback CF pg 28 K3 CEI ID enc E CF pg 22 Grip Adj USIMEMI M CF pg 8 46 TERMS LOON acte rH CF pg 21 25 MSE CIM EN ER NR CF pg 29 1 ee CF pg 20 WSOC eer M CF pg 20 EN Jourrialistic Shooting sssrinin F pg 12 Eu LCD monitor Viewfinder Indications CF pg 42 44 LOAGA TIDO ETE EROR PL er NS CF pg 9 M julii qe ret iiini anini CF pg 38 Manual FOCUS S sciret ccn Ux taa ine di cbe r pg 19 Menu Screen CAMERA CF pg 21 22 Menu Screen CAMERA DISPLAY CF pg 23 24 Menu Screen MANU
35. JVC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR D50 GR D40 GR D3O GR D20 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera http www jvc victor co jp english cyber For Accessories http www jvc victor co jp english accessory INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 6 GETTING STARTED 7 10 TAPE RECORDING amp PLAYBACK ADVANCED FEATURES REFERENCES 34 47 CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 SOME DO S AND DON TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT 4 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 9 HOW TO ATTACH THE LENS CAP 9 6 6 HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION GETTING STARTED RO E T 7 8 Grip Adjustment sceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 Viewfinder Adjustment 8 Shoulder Strap Attachment 9 Tripod Mounting ccccccccccccceccececeeeeeeeeeeeees 9 Loading Unloading A Cassette 9 10 Date Time Settings eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 10 Recording Mode Setting ssssssse 10 TAPE RECORDING amp PLAYBACK TAPE RECORDING 11 13 Basic Recording sssse 11 12 PAID METTE TE 12 D Ic cadeacceacecssasececssaencacssaeneucseaemeacteecaceds 13 TAPE PLAYBACK 1
36. R e When the remote control s batteries run out the VCR brand you have set will be erased In that case replace the old battery with a new one to reset the VCR brand MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg 15 and 31 1 m A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R A EDIT connector connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector A VCR other than above connect the editing cable to the remote control s PAUSE IN connector 12 2 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 Turn the VCR power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to the VCR s instructions NOTES e Before Random Assemble Editing make sure the indications do not appear on the TV monitor If they do they will be recorded onto the new tape To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date Time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 23 25 Or press DISPLAY 4 on the remote control to turn on off the date indication e Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen C pg 24 25 e Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN
37. STOP m NOTES e Programme AE with special effects I pg 16 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 CF pg 44 e Q On 9 c1 o 9 5551 9 9 Oo cc 09 Oo o Lt g EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 29 Random Assemble Editing R A Edit Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player You can select up to 8 cuts for automatic editing in any order you like R A Edit is more easily performed when the MBR Multi Brand Remote is set to operate with your brand of VCR see VCR CODE LIST but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually Use the optional Remote Control kit RM V717KITU Before operation make sure the batteries are installed in the remote control I pg 45 SET REMOTE VCR CODE 1 Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote towards the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST press and hold MBR SET 46 and enter the brand code The code is automatically set once you release MBR SET 10 and the VCR s power comes on 2 Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while
38. The error indications E01 E02 or E06 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 E03 or E04 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications E03 or E04 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 Using The Optional RM V717U Remote Control Unit The RM V717U remote control unit is provided with the optional Remote Control kit RM V717KITU that also contains the Editing Cable required for Random Assemble Editing L pg 31 AAA R03 Battery x 2 Dy 9 b D B Ops Mu ope bd 200i eO Vu o gt Tri e po nooli or or e z 996 199 961 859 E Ltt qs RM V717U optional Infrared Beam Transmitting Window Transmits the beam signal 2 Zoom W Button 3 Zoom T Button 4 DISPLAY Button 5 SHIFT Button ccccccceeececeeeseeeeeeeees I pg 28 30 8 SLOW Button I e Right Button C SLOW Button t Left Button REW Button
39. V connector equipped video unit s record mode from the spot on the source tape you want to begin recording NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 7 e f the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units both units will perform the same operation To prevent this from happening press the buttons on both units 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 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 7 pg 13 28 Playback Special Effects c7 pg 28 or Snapshot is attempted during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV connector QD e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder GR D50 D30 only 1 Set this camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Set REC MODE to SP or LP in the Menu Screen F pg 24 3 Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on 4 Press the Recording Start Stop button D to engage the Record Pause mode DV IN appears
40. 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 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 shoulder 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 fing
41. a recording on the tape Allows you to transfer still moving images recorded on the tape to a computer GR D50 D40 only Power Linked Operation When the Power Switch is set to E or M you can also turn on off the camcorder by opening closing the LCD monitor or pulling out pushing in the viewfinder To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever D towards T Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever D towards W m The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever D the quicker the zoom action NOTES e Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus I pg 19 then zoom in or out in Record mode e Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X or it can be switched to 16X magnification using the optical zoom pg 21 e Zoom magnification of over 16X is done through Digital image processing 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 D is set all the way to W Also see TELE MACRO in the Menu Screen on page 22 TAPE RECORDING During recording a time code is recorded on the tape This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback If recording st
42. accepts Y C signals and uses an S Video cable CVBS When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y C signals and uses an audio video cable To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time T set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 23 25 Or press DISPLAY D on the remote control to turn on off the date indication e Time Code set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen t pg 24 25 e Indications other than date time and time code set ON SCREEN to LCD LCD TV or OFF in the Menu Screen lt pg 23 25 To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder GR D50 D30 only 1 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Set S AV INPUT to ON and set REC MODE to SP or LP pg 24 26 DUBBING 3 Connect the cables as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on 4 Press the Recording Start Stop button D to engage the Record Pause mode A VIN appears on the screen 5 Press the Recording Start Stop button to start recording lt gt H rotates 6 Press the Recording Start Stop button D again to engage the Record Pause mode 2 H stops rotating NOTES e To use an output cable adapter commercially available refer to its instructions e After dubbing set
43. ag 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 2 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 complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off NOTES e t is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Terminals Charging rn 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C Storage aeaaaee 10 C to 30 C e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes
44. ant Storage Input 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant temperature 20 C to 50 C USB 9 pin Pickup 1 6 CCD EDIT 3 5 mm 2 pole Lens F 1 6 f 2 7 mm to 43 2 mm 16 1 power zoom lens GR D50 D30 only Filter diameter 93 7 mm GR D50 D40 only LCD monitor 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system AC Adapter Viewfinder voe i with 0 24 Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz a Output PONN TA Speaker Monaural 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 SP 80 min using 80 min LP 120 min cassette EN SPECIFICATIONS 30 Controls Connectors And Indicators Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions EN AQ INDEX Remote Sensor The transmitted beam s approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5m The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting e Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here O Grip Strap nnns CF pg 8 Tally Lamp ssessesses
45. apture video in real time GR D50 D40 only e You can also use the camcorder for webconference by using Windows Microsoft Netmeeting and signing up for Microsoft Hotmail GR D50 D40 only e Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software PE PC with DV e The still images can also be transferred to a PC witha connector DV connector equipped capture board e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV206U or VC VDV204U DV cable depend ing on the type of DV connector 4 or 6 pins on the PC e The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using e When using the DV connection refer to manufacturer instructions of your capture board for driver s installation and operation instructions To DV connector GR D50 D40 only ACCESSING FILES 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 ACCESSING FILES is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 33 Before consulting your JVC dealer please check the following to see it you can correct the problem yourself 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 discon
46. are blank portions before or after the Edit In and Edit Out points a blue screen may be included in the edited version e Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds the time code total time may not match the total programme time exactly e Turning off the camcorder s power erases all registered Edit In and Edit Out points Continued on next page EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 31 e f you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Programme AE with special effects you cannot use the Black amp White Fader In this case the Black amp White indicator begins blinking Once the next Edit In point is registered the effect is turned off To combine these effects use Sepia or Monotone during recording then use the Black amp White Fader during Random Assemble Editing e t is not possible to use Fade Wipe effects and Programme AE with special effects during Random Assemble Editing using a DV cable AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 11 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE IIl 23 12 Point the remote control towards the VCR s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY II 65 or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode 13 Press the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder Editing proceeds as programmed right through to the end of the last registered scene e When dubbing is complete the camcorder enters the Pause mode and the VCR enters its Record Pa
47. art Stop Button CF pg 11 Shoulder Strap Eyelets I pg 9 POWER CHARGE Lamp CF pg 7 11 12 Lock Button sssssseenne IF pg 12 Power Switch EY M PLAY OFF CHARGE CF pg 12 27 Stud Hole eee dadas I gt pg 9 Tripod Mounting Socket I gt pg 9 Monitor Latch OPEN CF pg 11 KD Battery Release Button BATT RELEASE pg 7 OPEN EJECT Switch F pg 9 D Infrared Beam Transmitting Window Transmits the beam signal Snapshot Button S SHOT KD Audio Monitor Button AUDIO CF pg 25 D PAUSE Button Up BONON P CF pg 28 SLOW Button t esses I gt pg 28 amp REW Button LON BUTON PD CF pg 28 D INSERT Button eee CF pg 29 STOP Button DOW BURON e CF pg 28 CO SHIFT BUON sasior I gt pg 28 START STOP Button G ON OFF BUDE srusen I gt pg 28 B EFFECT Button sses I pg 28 D SLOW Button P neeesser I gt pg 28 D FF Button S PRiont BURON ouesexixpabrbbm Ex EO quAT CURIAM CF pg 28 D PLAY Button f A DUB Button ene I gt pg 29 D DISPLAY Button ee I pg 15 26 D Zoom T Button eens I pg 12 28 Zoom W Button
48. arts from a blank portion the time code begins counting from 00 00 00 minute second frame If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene the time code continues from the last time code number To perform Random Assemble Editing lt pg 30 32 time code is necessary If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape the time code is interrupted When recording is resumed the time code starts counting up again from 00 00 00 This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene To prevent this perform RECORDING FROM THE MIDDLE OF A TAPE in the following cases When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape When power shuts off during shooting When a tape is removed and re inserted during shooting When shooting using a partially recorded tape When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening closing the cassette holder cover Display Minutes Seconds I Frames 34 25 frames 1 second Frames are not displayed during recording RECORDING FROM THE MIDDLE OF A TAPE 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search pg 14 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode I pg 13 Normal Playback 2 Set the Power Switch to EY or M while pressing down t
49. ater 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 2 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 hear 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 low under 0 C temperatures 3 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 hear a heater EN CAUTIONS 31 EN 4 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 or the viewfinder Swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap or the grip 5 Dirty heads can cause the following problems No picture during playback Blocks of noise appear during playback During recording or pla
50. can be used with this unit Before recording an important scene iiis make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark DY Te remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats us remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC Adapter AP V11E or AP V13E Battery Pack BN V408U Audio Video Cable 63 5 mini plug to USB Cable RCA plug Power Cord Shoulder Strap GR D50 D40 only S gt g J Sie Core Filter x 2 for Lithium Battery CR2025 for remote control unit d Lens Cap optional S Video Cable See below for and Editing Cable attachment provided with Remote Control kit RM V717KITU CF pg 6 for attachment Remote l Control Unit Pull out by inserting RM V718U a pointed instrument into the slot e o A battery is pre installed in the Remote Control Unit a time of shipment with insulation sheet To use the ap osoni T Cable Adapter Remote Control Unit remove the insulation sheet y NOTE 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 t
51. con represents END NOTE When the Menu Screen is left on for a couple of minutes a residual image may be left on the screen and it may take several seconds for the residual image to disappear This is not due to any defect of the unit Es WIPE FADER Refer to Fade Wipe Effects I pg 17 PROGRAM AE Refer to Programme AE With Special Effects I pg 16 EXPOSURE Refer to Exposure Control and Iris Lock pg 19 20 EK W BALANCE Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Operation pg 20 EY CAMERA Settings made in the EY CAMERA Menu remain effective whether the Power Switch is set to EY or M However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to M HAREC MODE S 3 SOUND MODE 12BIT ZOOM 40X r SNAP MODE FULL GAIN UP AGC tIRETURN REC MODE Allows you to set the tape recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference lt gt pg 10 SOUND MODE 12BIT Enables tape 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 16BIT Enables tape recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models ZOOM 16X When set to 16X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 16X since digital zoom will be disengaged
52. corded scene will be erased recorded over regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not See page 13 for information about recording from the middle of a tape 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 C pg 24 1 Set the Power Switch D to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The POWER CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on 2 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in to access the Menu Screen 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select fa CAMERA DISPLAY and press it 4 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel D to select CLOCK ADJ Press it and day is highlighted Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to input the day Press it Repeat to input the month year hour and minute Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel D to select tJ RETURN 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 MENU VOLUME wheel in the date and time begin operation from the date and time you just set GETTING STARTED CAMERA DISPLAY BRIGHT ON SCREEN LCD TV DATE TIME
53. d cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety It is illegal to watch television whilst driving DON T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing DON T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment DON T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions DON T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry ul bM PAL m This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette Only cassettes marked y
54. d in accord ance with the following code o Em Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician 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 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 m Dispose of used battery promptly B Keep away from children m Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire 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 to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC Adapter and Power Cord An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommo date different designs of AC outlets in different countries When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on
55. dom Assemble Editing do a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check whether the value you have input is appropriate or not and make adjustments accordingly e Depending on the recorder there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected Connection To A Personal Computer A Using USB cable B Using DV cable A Using USB cable GR D50 D40 only GR D50 D40 only It is possible to do the following things e Transfer still moving images recorded on a tape to a PC e Capture still moving images in real time e Use this camcorder as a WebCam B Using DV cable It is also possible to transfer still moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using software equipped with the PC or commercially available software NOTES e Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE for the installation of the bundled USB cable OR DV cable software and drivers GR D50 D40 only provided optional e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack I pg 7 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 f the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable To USB is not powered the camcorder does not enter the USB E connector mode GR D50 D40 only e The date time information cannot be captured into the PC e Use the provided software PIXELA ImageMixer to c
56. e desired mode AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically factory preset M44 MWB White balance is set manually 9 FINE Outdoors on a sunny day a CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used D Press the MENU VOLUME wheel D in Selection is complete Press the MENU VOLUME wheel D in again The Menu Screen closes and the selected mode indicator except AUTO appears To Return To Automatic White Balance select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch D to BY NOTE White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone C pg 16 is activated Manual White Balance Operation Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment and select 4 MWB 2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the lens Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen 3 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel D in until 1 begins blinking rapidly When the setting is completed NA resumes normal blinking 4 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel D in twice The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator VA Ej is displayed NOTES e In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually c7 pg 19 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural
57. ed If pressed again n disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level e 3 exposure has the same effect as the BACKLIGHT Button D Using BACKLIGHT may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white Backlight compensations is also available when the Power Switch is set to EY NOTE You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time with backlight spotlight I pg 16 compensation and SNOW CF pg 16 EN FOR RECORDING 1 9 Use this function in the following situations When shooting a moving subject 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 When shooting objects under a spotlight When zooming When the subject is close keep the iris locked Even when the subject moves away from you the image will not darken or brighten Before the following steps perform steps 1 through 4 of Exposure Control pg 19 5 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold the MENU VOLUME wheel for over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator Ell and 8S J appear Press the MENU VOLUME wheel D in 0 3 changes to 0 and the iris is locked To Return To Automatic Iris Control
58. eft side of the screen Speaker Continued on next page EN TAPE PLAYBACK 13 EN NOTES 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 CHARGE then to PLAY e The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected TV I pg 15 e You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camera body e LCD monitor viewfinder indications When power is supplied from a battery the 3 battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed When power is supplied from an AC outlet 3 does not appear e When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker e f still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged e When gt I is pressed to engage still playback the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilises the still image 14 7APE PLAYBACK Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption I pg 13 1 Loada tape I pg 9 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 Press BLANK SEARCH BLANK SEARCH Hl appears and the camcorder automatically starts rev
59. en tighten the screw clockwise Some tripods are not equipped with studs Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette 1 Slide and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automatically Do not touch internal components 2 Insert or remove a tape and 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 When the battery s charge is low you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover Do not apply force Replace the battery with a fully charged one before continuing 3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place To Protect Valuable Recordings Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of SAVE This prevents the tape from being recorded over To record on this tape slide the tab back to REC before loading it Make sure the window side is facing out Cassette holder Cassette holder cover Be sure to press only the section labeled PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder resulting in injury or product damage Approximate recording time Recording mode P
60. er 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 the unit on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall resulting in damage SOME DO S AND DON TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment DO ensure that all electrical connections including the mains plug extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equipment DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer DON T remove any fixe
61. erse or forward shuttle 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 M Q NOTES e n step 3 if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction and if the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction e Blank Search does not work if HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE has appeared with the tape e f the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search the camcorder stops automatically e A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected e The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes Before you start recording make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion 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 goto step 4 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 in the Menu Screen pg 23 25 Or press DISPLAY D on the remote control to
62. flourescent 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 For Recording Menu This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings CF7 pg 21 24 1 Set the Power Switch to W while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel D in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel QD to select the desired function menu and press it 4 Function menu setting depends on the function If you have selected E31 WIPE FADER FEY PROGRAM AE EJ EXPOSURE or EA W BALANCE see the column on the right If you have selected ZY CAMERA zl MANUAL Ed SYSTEM or 8S CAMERA DISPLAY go to step 5 5 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel D to select the desired function and press it The Sub Menu appears Then rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel D to select the parameter and press it Selection is complete 6 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel D to select J RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes e The ES i
63. g 26 27 e REC MODE can be set when the Power Switch is set to PLAY or M cF pg 10 21 S AV INPUT GR D50 D30 only ON Enables audio video signal input from the AV and S VIDEO connectors I pg 26 OFF Enables audio video signal output to a TV VCR etc via the AV and S VIDEO connectors I pg 15 26 When S AV INPUT is set to ON camcorder playback cannot be viewed on the AV output SYSTEM ed N TALLY 0 REMOTE ON DEMO MODE ON PRIORITY LCD CAM RESET gt LE Each setting is linked with Ezd SYSTEM which appears when the Power Switch is set to M I pg 23 The parameters are the same as in the description on pg 23 Factory preset 3 VIDEO DISPLAY Settings made in the J VIDEO DISPLAY Menu are effective only for tape playback VIDEO DISPLAY DNBRIGHT ON SCREEN LCD 3 DATE TIME OFF TIME CODE OFF RETURN BRIGHT DATE TIME TIME CODE Refer to CAMERA DISPLAY on page 23 24 The factory preset of DATE TIME in the VIDEO DISPLAY Menu is OFP ON SCREEN OFF Camcorder s display except the date time and time code is not shown on LCD or connected TV LCD Camcorder s display is shown only on LCD and not on connected TV except the date time and time code LCD TV Camcorder s display is shown on both LCD and connected TV Playback Sound During tape playback
64. g In such a case the icon blinks e if SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON cF pg 22 the Stabiliser will be disabled e During tape playback as well all snapshot modes are available However the shutter sound is not heard e During Snapshot recording the image displayed in the viewfinder may be partially missing However there is no effect in the recorded image e 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 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 use manual focusing e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water When shooting a scene with a high contrast back ground The following low contrast warnings appear blinking 4 gt and amp NOTES e f the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not p
65. he 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 e The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON CF pg 24 TAPE RECORDING Normal Playback 1 Loada tape pg 9 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch To start playback press It Q To stop playback temporarily Still Playback press nQ To stop playback press i Q Press lt lt to rewind or gt gt to fast forward the tape during Stop mode High speed picture search Shuttle Search is possible by pressing lt lt or gt gt during playback holding lt lt or gt gt down during playback continues search until released Press the Zoom Button T T on the remote control to zoom in up to 44X or W to zoom out You can also magnify a particular part of an image I pg 28 At any time pressing II resumes normal playback Slow Motion Playback Playback Special Effects Playback Zoom Available only with the remote control pg 28 To Control The Speaker Volume Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel D so that the volume level indicator EE on the display moves to obtain the appropriate volume ATTENTION During Shuttle Search parts of the picture may not be clearly visible particularly on the l
66. he MANUAL Menu I pg 22 e During Night Scope it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of manual focus and or a tripod is recommended Programme AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select Fel PROGRAM AE then press it 4 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select the desired mode then press it Selection is complete Press the MENU VOLUME wheel D in again The Menu Screen closes e The PROGRAM AE Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated The selected mode indicator appears To Deactivate The Selected Mode n select OFF in step 4 IMPORTANT Some modes of Programme AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade Wipe Effects lt pg 17 If an unusable mode is selected its indicator blinks or goes out 1 6 FOR RECORDING NOTES e Programme AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record Standby e Some modes of Programme AE special effects cannot be used during Night Scope 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 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 120th of a second The flicker
67. he filter should be connected to the camcorder 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 camera 1 Make sure the arrow A is 2 pointing upward HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER Attach the Core Filter s if provided with your model pg 5 to an optional cable s The Core Filter reduces interference Stopper Wind once Release the Run the cable through the Core Filter leaving approx 3 cm Close the Core Filter until it stoppers on both of cable between the cable plug and the Core Filter Wind clicks shut ends of the Core the cable once around the outside of the Core Filter as Filter shown in the illustration e Wind the cable so that it is not slack NOTE Take care not to damage the cable m When connecting cables attach the end with the Core Filter to the camcorder B Be sure to use a cable with a thickness that will allow it to be wound around the core filter AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset m Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to GN or M and no cassette is in the camcorder m Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is
68. hite screen or fade out from colour 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 Ld 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 k WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right o 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 screen or wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen Es 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 EN FOR RECORDING 17 EN Snapshot For Tape Recording This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel D in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel D to select BY CAMERA then press
69. holding SHIFT press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW and VCR REC STBY you do not need to press SHIFT for this one You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing VCR Recording deck OO Qs woouwn n Q olo c Q Q GY Q E RM V717U optional VCR BRAND BRAND VCR BRAND BRAND VCR BRAND NAME CODE NAME CODE NAME AKAI 6 2 wrsuBsH 6 7 SAMSUNG 6 4 6 SANYO 8 NEC 1 8 co J m l O O Cd O ccc a 0 0 A C9 BLAUPUNKT DAEWOO FERGUSON SELECO PANASONIC REX SHARP 3 7 1 4 8 SONY 9 9 1 4 1 6 2 3 2 O O GRUNDIG HITACHI JVC A B C LG GOLDSTAR PHILIPS Co l Co coc oc O gI 8 7 8 2 4 4 6 THOMSON TELEFUNKEN SABA ABA NORDMENDE TOSHIBA uwouoduo iococ OO m w OQlwwoww PON 30 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions NOTES e f the VCR s power does not come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST e Some brands of VCR do not come on automatically In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 e f the remote control is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VC
70. ing Menu appears 2 Perform Random Assemble Editing on Programme 1 only In order to check VCR and camcorder timing select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit In point 3 Play back the dubbed scene e f any images from the scene prior to the transition you chose for your Edit In point were recorded that means your VCR moves too quickly from Record Pause to Record mode e f the scene you tried to dub starts in progress the VCR is slow to start recording ADJUSTMENT OF VCR CAMCORDER TIMING 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF 24 to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear then press the MENU VOLUME wheel D in The Menu Screen appears 5 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel D to select E J VIDEO and press it Then rotate it to SYNCHRO and press it The value for SYNCHRO is highlighted G Based on the diagnostics performed you can now advance the VCR s record timing by rotating the MENU VOLUME wheel D towards You can also delay the VCR s record timing by rotating the MENU VOLUME wheel D towards The adjustment range is from 1 3 to 1 3 seconds in 0 1 second incre ments Press the MENU VOLUME wheel in to finish the setting V Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select tJ RETURN and press it twice Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 4 on page 31 NOTES e Before performing actual Ran
71. ing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16 bit audio on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape e To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television make connections I pg 15 1 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE II 2 While holding A DUB amp f on the remote control press PAUSE II D tle Hj and MIC GR D50 D30 only appear 3 Press PLAY gt D then begin narrating Speak into the microphone To pause dubbing press PAUSE II D 4 To end Audio Dubbing press PAUSE IM then STOP m To hear the dubbed sound during playback set 12BIT MODE to SOUND 2 or MIX in the Menu Screen I pg 25 NOTES e Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing 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
72. ing 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 amp SNOW Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surround ings 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 pg 19 amp TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance i pg 20 is initially set to amp 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 d SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look B W MONOTONE Like black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect 88 CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect E STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive
73. ll playback LCD monitor indications appear distorted This is not a defect Images on the LCD monitor are jittery The speaker volume is too great Turn the speaker volume down pg 13 There is no playback picture on the connected TV Since the analogue input mode is engaged the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode Set S AV INPUT to OFF in the Menu Screen C pg 24 Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette I pg 38 The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints Wipe them gently with soft cloth Wiping strongly can cause damage I pg 38 An unusual mark appears Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor viewfinder indications I pg 42 44 An error indication E01 E02 or E06 appears A malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable Remove the power supply battery pack etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times please consult your nearest JVC dealer Do not eject the cassette This will cause damage to the tape An error indication E03 or E04 appears A malfunction of some kind has occurred I
74. n and the image appears like a letterboxed 16 9 movie SQUEEZE VW For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion vv EE 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 which cuts down on noise created by wind ON Helps cut down on noise created by wind ET appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal Factory preset SYSTEM Ed SYSTEM functions which are set when the Power Switch D is set to M are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY I pg 24 SYSTEM BEEP mony TALLY ON REMOTE ON DEMO MODE ON PRIORITY LCD CAM RESET gt Ga B 3 M d URETURN BEEP 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 Also to activate the shutter sound effect I pg 18 MELODY Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect pg 18 TALLY OFF The tally lamp remains off at all times ON The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording REMOTE OFF Disables the camco
75. n this case the camcorder s functions become unusable 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 even though you repeat the above two or three times please consult your nearest JVC dealer 36 TROUBLESHOOTING The charger indicator on the camcorder does not light The temperature of the battery is extremely high low Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures To protect the battery it is recommended to charge itin places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C C pg 37 When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen This is not a malfunction By recording with DIS activated pg 22 this can be avoided When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector the camcorder does not operate The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on Turn the camcorder s power off and on again then operate it 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 1 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 b
76. nect 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 No power is supplied The power is not connected properly Connect the AC Adapter securely lt pg 7 The battery is dead Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one C pg 7 8 SET DATE TIME appears e The date time is not set Set the date time pg 10 The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement Recording cannot be performed The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC gt pg 9 The Power Switch is set to PLAY or OFF CHARGE Set the Power Switch to EX or M lt pg 12 e TAPE END appears Replace with new cassette I pg 9 The cassette holder cover is open Close the cassette holder cover There is no picture The camcorder is not getting power or some other malfunction exists Turn the camcorder s power off and on again C pg 12 34 TROUBLESHOOTING The focus does not adjust automatically Focus is set to the Manual mode Set Focus to the Auto mode pg 19 The recording was done in a dark place or the contrast was low The lens is dirty or covered with condensation
77. oming A Zoom level indicator CF pg 12 fil Displays the selected Fade Wipe effect 17 pg 17 EF Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode CF7 pg 22 I Displays the recording mode SP or LP 1 pg 10 IT Displays the tape remaining time I gt pg 11 H Rotates while the tape is running I gt pg 11 IT REC appears during recording e PAUSE appears during Record Standby mode CF pg 11 PHOTO Appears when taking a Snapshot CF pg 18 Appears when the Insert Editing C or Insert Editing Pause HM C mode is engaged I pg 29 If Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind CF pg 22 EE Displays the battery remaining power level Hr CF pg 44 EJ Displays the date time I pg 10 23 25 El Appears when the focus is adjusted manually E HUP CF7 pg 18 19 EH Displays the Time Code I pg 13 24 FE Displays the sound mode I pg 24 25 E Displays the Blank Search mode I pg 14 E Displays the tape speed I pg 10 EJ Appears while a tape is running lt lt Hu lu 41 Playback Fast Forward Shuttle Search Rewind Shuttle Search Pause F
78. onitor CAM RESET CANCEL Does not reset all settings to the factory preset EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory preset 3 CAMERA DISPLAY Settings made in the CAMERA DISPLAY Menu are effective only for video shooting e Settings made in the 8 CAMERA DISPLAY Menu remain effective even when the Power Switch D is set to EY However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to M CAMERA DISPLAY BRIGHT ON SCREEN LCD TV 53 DATE TIME AUTO TIME CODE OFF CLOCK 25 12 03 ADJ 17 30 URETURN BRIGHT c pg 11 To Adjust The Brightness 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 camcorders 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 in the following cases When the Power Switch is set from OFF CHARGE to EY or M When tape playback starts The camcorder displays the date time when scenes are recorded When the date is changed during tape playback ON The date time is always displayed The date indication can also be turned on off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control Factory preset EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 23 EN TIME CODE OFF
79. orward Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion Reverse Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing Pause Displays the battery remaining power level e CF pg 44 E Displays the date time I pg 23 25 E BRIGHT Displays the brightness of the LCD ife n iro NT F pg 11 VOLUME Displays the speaker volume CF pg 13 The level indicator moves E Displays the time code I pg 24 25 EN INDEX 43 WARNING INDICATIONS mee high 31 7 31 7 1 exhausted Displays the battery remaining power level As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator C blinks battery power warning When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically TJ Appears when no tape is loaded I pg 9 CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to EN or M pg 9 Q HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording or playback Use an optional cleaning cassette I pg 38 l 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 Bu
80. ossible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty 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 cF pg 12 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 C pg 22 is activated To obtain correct focus di you are using the viewfinder you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments I pg 8 2 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then press FOCUS pgs 40 and 41 The manual focus indicator appears To focus on a farther subject rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel D towards gt B appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel D towards B appears and blinks 4 Press the MENU VOLUME wheel D in Focus adjustment is complete To reset to Auto Focus press FOCUS f twice or set the Power Switch to GY If FOCUS is pressed once the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again NOTES e Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the
81. performed for more than 3 minutes after that the demonstration will resume m DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off B To cancel Automatic Demonstration 1 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and press the MENU VOLUME wheel D in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel D to select kal SYSTEM and press it Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel D to select DEMO MODE and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select OFF and press it Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel D to select tJ RETURN and press it twice The normal screen appears NOTE If you do not detach the Lens Cap you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 with the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount B then slide up the battery pack until it locks in place 2 Set the Power Switch to OFF CHARGE Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter 3 Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started 4 When the POWER CHARGE lamp goes off charging is finished Unplug the Power Cord from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from
82. pter and about 5 minutes pass since it has entered into the recording standby mode with a cassette inserted If under those conditions the battery is attached to the camcorder its charging will start e Using the optional AA VAOEK 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 adapter e To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Adapter near a radio 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 varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack 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 The Benefits Of Lithium lon Batteries Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold temperatures below 10 C its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re attach it to the camcorder As long as the battery pack itself is not
83. r is hot The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF CHARGE and let the unit cool down The indicators and the image colour on the LCD monitor are not clear This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink Certain Fade Wipe effects certain modes of Programme AE with special effects DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time Re read the sections covering Fade Wipe effects Programme AE with special effects and DIS I pg 16 17 22 Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder e The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are 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 These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 During recording sound cannot be heard This is normal Play Rewind and Fast Forward functions do not work The Power Switch is set to E or M Set the Power Switch to PLAY lt pg 13 EN TROUBLESHOOTING 35 The LCD monitor image is distorted During playback of the unrecorded portion High speed Search and sti
84. r 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 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 CAUTION To avoid electric shock or 7 damage to the unit first firmly Ne insert the small end of the power G 8 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 IMPORTANT Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloure
85. rder from receiving the remote control s beam signals The camcorder cannot be operated by the remote control ON Enables the camcorder to receive the remote control s beam signals DEMO MODE OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place ON Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme 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 EX 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 e f a tape is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned on e DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off e f DEMO MODE remains ON some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFF PRIORITY LCD When the LCD monitor is fully open even if the viewfinder is pulled out the image is displayed only on the LCD monitor it will not be displayed in the viewfinder FINDER When the viewfinder is pulled out even if the LCD monitor is fully open the image is displayed only in the viewfinder it will not be displayed on the LCD m
86. so by using the optional JVC VC VBN856U DC Cord it will be possible to connect BN V840U or BN V856U battery packs to the camcorder and supply power directly to the camcorder NOTES e 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 e When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the POWER CHARGE lamp may not light Remove the battery pack from the camcorder then try charging again e f a fully charged battery s operation time remains extremely short the battery is worn out Please purchase a new one e Recording time is reduced significantly when Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly or the LCD monitor is used repeatedly e Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time Continued on next page EN GETTING STARTED e 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 Set the Power Switch to PLAY EX or M Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Detach the battery from the camcorder e This camcorder will be automatically turned off if its power is supplied from the AC ada
87. t level indicator KM disap pears 4 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel D until the bright level indicator Kl moves and the appropriate brightness is reached then press it The bright level indicator El disappears e lt is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder by closing the LCD monitor pulling out the viewfinder and adjusting as described above Display h25m h Gee ST h 7 calculating 1h30m u 1h29m Tape remaining time i indicator Approximate Y Oh m Oh 2m Blinking i Oh 1m Blinking lt Oh Om Blinking NOTES e f 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 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 I pg 13 e To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off CF pg 23 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 Black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder lt gt pg 35 e When the Recording Start Stop button D is pressed it may take a few seconds before actual
88. 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 pg 24 select SOUND MODE or 12BIT MODE from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter SOUND MODE STEREO ltl Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND L Sound from the L channel is output SOUND R d Sound from the R channel is output 12BIT MODE MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels SOUND 1 Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND 2 Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo Factory preset NOTES You can also use the provided remote control s AUDIO button KD to change the output sound without having to access the Playback Menu Make sure you point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor 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 e 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 Display 12bi t SOUND1 Lb ON SCREEN setting
89. tton or SNAPSHOT Button D is pressed while the Power Switch is set to E or M TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback SET DATE TIME e Appears when the date time is not set lt pg 10 Appears when the built in clock battery runs out and the previously set date time is erased Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached A DUB ERROR Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape I pg 29 A DUB ERROR CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE gt CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16 bit audio Appears if A DUB amp f on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE I pg 29 44 INDEX INSERT ERROR Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape I pg 29 INSERT ERROR CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode Appears if INSERT C D on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE I pg 29 E01 E02 or E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY
90. uing e Power I pg 7 e Grip Adjustment I pg 8 e Viewfinder Adjustment pg 8 e Load A Cassette I pg 9 e Recording Mode Setting lt pg 10 1 Remove the lens cap Pull on bottom end of LCD monitor to open 2 Set the Power Switch to EY or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Shooting while using the LCD monitor Open the LCD monitor fully Shooting while using the viewfinder Pull out the viewfinder fully The POWER CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE IT is displayed The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder See PRIORITY in the SYSTEM Menu C pg 23 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button REC KH Ef appears and the tally lamp lights while recording is in progress To Stop Recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display 1 Make sure the Power Switch is set to M and open the LCD monitor fully then press the MENU VOLUME wheel D in The Menu Screen appears 2 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel D to select CAMERA DISPLAY and press it 3 Rotate the MENU VOLUME wheel to select BRIGHT and press it The Menu Screen closes and the bright level indicator KM appears on the display To cancel press the MENU VOLUME wheel D again so that the brigh
91. unction is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears m To deactivate the selected effect press ON OFF D on the remote control Pressing it again re activates the selected effect m o change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above NOTE The effects that can be used during playback are Classic Film Monotone Sepia and Strobe The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording Refer to page 16 for more information Playback Zoom To magnify the recorded image up to 44X at any time during playback 1 Press PLAY gt D to find the scene of interest 2 Press the Zoom Button T D or W on the remote control Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder s remote sensor Pressing T D zooms in 3 You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT T press lt Left amp gt Right D Up and x Down m To end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP lil and then press PLAY gt D NOTES e Zoom can also be used during slow motion and still playback e Due to ditital image processing the quality of the image may suffer Press T T Normal playback To move image press gt Right while keeping SHIFT T held down Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12 bit mode I pg 21 NOTES e Audio Dubb
92. use mode f you do not register an Edit Out point the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically f you operate the camcorder during automatic editing the VCR will enter its Record Pause mode and automatic editing will stop 14 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press R A EDIT ON OFF 22 on the remote control NOTES e Pressing R A EDIT ON OFF 24 on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing e When the editing cable is connected to the remote control s Pause In connector during dubbing make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCR s sensor and the path between the two is unobstructed e Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated time codes pg 13 For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record Pause to Record mode faster than others Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time you may lose scenes you wanted or find that you have recorded scenes you did not want For a cleanly edited tape confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR 32 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DIAGNOSING VCR CAMCORDER TIMING 1 Play back the tape in the camcorder then point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF 2 The Random Assemble Edit
93. yback the Head Clog Warning indicator 8 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 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 using a circular motion 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 38 CAUTIONS About moisture condensation e You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on

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