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Jenn-Air JJW8630 Double Oven User Manual

1. When connecting the cables open this cover To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder Connect when the S Video connection is not used 1 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO then set the camcorder s Power Switch to WV while pressing down the Lock Button D located on the switch 2 Set S AV INPUT to A V IN or S IN and set REC MODE to SP or LP pg 35 3 Connect the cables as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on EN DUBBING 37 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 VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO then the Power Switch to QEM 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 gt to play back the source tape 4 While watching the playback on the monitor engage the DV connector equipped video unit s record mode from the spot on
2. 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 Memory Cards To properly use and store your memory cards be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting 2 While the memory card is being accessed during recording playback deletion initialisation etc never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder 3 Store memory cards away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight Where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration Where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DONOT 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 ma
3. CF pg 14 C The level indicator moves 1 Displays the operation mode I pg 19 A Displays the folder and file number pg 19 INDEX EN 99 WARNING INDICATIONS mW high 0 0 2 exhausted Displays the battery remaining power level As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator X 1 blinks battery power warning When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically 4 Appears when no tape is loaded F 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 EY or M and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO gt pg 9 HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording or playback Use an optional cleaning cassette pg 49 CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears TAPE Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to EY or M and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback SET DATE TIME Appears when the date time is not set lt pg 10 Appears when the built in clock lithium battery i
4. Time Code aas set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen i pg 35 36 Indications other than date time and time code TES set ON SCREEN to LCD LCD TV or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 34 36 NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 7 To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card set the camcorder s Power Switch D to EY or 0 then set your TV to the appropriate input mode Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on 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 t pg 35 e While the S Video Audio Video Editing cable is connected to the S AV connector sound cannot be heard from the speaker 16 TAPE PLAYBACK S Video Audio Video Editing cable provided Yellow to VIDEO IN To S Video IN Red to AUDIO R IN Not connected Fi To TV or VCR When connecting the cables open this cover The audio connection is not required for watc
5. 1 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180 so that it faces forward and view yourself while self recording with the viewfinder pushed back 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or to select Il MANUAL and press SELECT SET 4 Press or to select SELF TIMER and press SELECT SET The Sub Menu appears Press or to select ON and press SELECT SET Selection is complete Press or to select tJ RETURN and press SELECT SET twice to close the Menu Screen When the Recording Start Stop Button or SNAPSHOT is pressed the tally lamp D changes as shown Begins blinking Self Timer starts Blinks quickly Self Timer shooting starts soon Turns off Self Timer snapshot recording starts Stops blinking and stays on Self Timer video recording starts After approx 15 sec FOR RECORDING B To engage the Self Timer for video recording press the Recording Start Stop Button After 15 seconds the beep sounds and video recording starts To stop Self Timer recording press the Recording Start Stop Button again The camcorder re enters Record Standby mode OR Press SNAPSHOT After 15 seconds the beep sounds and snapshot recording starts After that the camcorder re enters
6. when no memory card is loaded when the memory card s memory is full when the memory card is not formatted MEMORY CARD Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a memory card PLEASE FORMAT Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt or it has not been initialised Initialise the memory card C3 pg 24 NO IMAGES STORED Appears if there are no image files stored on the memory card when you attempt memory card playback NO E MAIL CLIP STORED Appears if there are no video clip files stored on the memory card when you attempt memory card playback pg 22 CARD ERROR Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card Remove the memory card once and insert it again Repeat these procedures until no indication appears If the indication still appears the memory card is corrupted UNSUPPORTED FILE Appears if a file in another format is selected CHECK CARD S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt to record on a SD Memory Card with its write erase protection tab in the LOCK position Appears when you attempt Memory Card menu operation using a SD Memory Card with its write erase protection tab in the LOCK position E01 E02 or E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The error indications E01 E02 or E06 show what type of malfunction h
7. 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 I to pause playback 2 Dea 916 ce o G GS ah Q Oe D H 5 D D tolor 9 5 OQ 39 G Q 3 ae r Frame By Frame Playback To allow frame by frame search during tape playback 17 change from normal to Frame By Frame Playback press SLOW i 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 4t or gt repeatedly Playback Special Effects To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image 1 7o start playback press PLAY gt 2 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press EFFECT The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears 3 Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT T The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears m To deactivate
8. while pressing down the Lock button D located on the switch 2 Press E MAIL E CLIP appears and the camcorder enters the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start E Mail Clip Recording 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to stop E Mail Clip Recording COMPLETED is displayed then the camcorder re enters the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode D Press E MAIL Q to end E Mail Clip Recording The normal screen reappears To view video clips stored on a memory card CF pg 18 22 ADVANCED FEATURES TO MAKE VIDEO CLIPS FROM RECORDED VIDEO FOOTAGE 1 Losada memory card gt pg 11 and cassette pg 9 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch D to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press n to start tape playback 3 Press E MAIL E CLIP appears and the camcorder enters the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode 4 Press SNAPSHOT to start E Mail Clip Recording D Press SNAPSHOT to stop E Mail Clip Recording COMPLETED is displayed then the camcorder re enters the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode 6 Press E MAIL to end E Mail Clip Recording The normal screen reappears To cancel E Mail Clip Recording M after step 3 press E MAIL Q again or press m to stop tape playback To view video clips stored on a memory card sates CF pg 18 NOTES e Video cli
9. D or beep sounds off CF pg 34 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 Black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder I gt pg 47 e When the Recording Start Stop button is pressed it may take a few seconds before actual recording starts I 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 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 D
10. E is displayed The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder See PRIORITY in the SYSTEM Menu pg 34 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button SREC O H 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 press MONITOR BRIGHT or until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached e t is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder Pull out the viewfinder set PRIORITY in the SYSTEM Menu to FINDER I pg 34 and adjust as described above 12 TAPE RECORDING Display 0h25m h m Now calculating 1h30m 1h29m Tape remaining time i indicator Approximate Oh j m Oh 2m Blinking Oh 1m Blinking 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 When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape To avoid this refer to RECORDING FROM THE MIDDLE OF A TAPE lt pg 14 To turn the tally lamp
11. Eas PICOP Y at nea S AV INPUT OFF Allows you to set the current date and time i pg 10 fl psc RETURN SOUND MODE _ F pg 36 Playback Sound MAGE SIZE 1024X768 12bit MODE pg 36 Playback Sound EC SELECT CJ SYNCHRO I pg 43 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 J VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a QUALITY IMAGE SIZE Refer to Picture Quality Image Size Setting recorder during dubbing I pg 37 38 r7 pg 11 REC MODE can be set when the Power Switch D is REC SELECT set to or M F pg 10 32 gt O When Snapshot recording is performed Dri MI COPY with the VIDEO MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded only onto the tape gt O gt v When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO MEMORY Switch set to ON Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card gt pg 23 OFF Enables snapshots to be taken during tape VIDEO still images are recorded not only onto the playback tape but also on the memory card 640 x 480 pixels NAVI DEL In this mode the SNAP MODE selection in the Refer to NAVIGATION Function t3 pg 21 22 CAMERA Menu is also applicable to memory card recording S AV INPUT AN IN Enables audi
12. Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring B clockwise P to display the next image or counterclockwise lt 4 to display the previous image E MAIL CLIP Press I to view video clips To stop video clip playback press a 69 To Magnify The Stored Images Press the Zoom Button T D on the remote control to zoom in up to 44X 50X or W to zoom out You can also magnify a particular part of an image C pg 39 By pressing It INDEX INFO Q or turning the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring lt lt gt gt B magnifica tion is cancelled GR DX95 DX75 only GR DX300 only To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display See To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display on page 12 NOTES e Pressing INFO Q gives you details on the displayed file C pg 19 Viewing File Information e You can also overview several files at a time c pg 19 Index Playback You can turn off the on screen playback display pg 19 Removing On Screen Display Images shot in a file size that is not compatible with this camcorder will be displayed as reduced size thumbnail images These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to aPC Images shot with devices such as JVC GR DVX7 that are not compatible with DCF cannot be viewed with this camcorder UNSUPPORTED FILE will be displayed For Normal Playback IMAGE To display the To display the next image previous image amp 0 t l
13. then use the Black amp White Fader during Random Assemble Editing t is not possible to use Fade Wipe effects and Programme AE with special effects during Random Assemble Editing using a DV cable Picture Wipe Dissolve GR DX300 only available only for Random Assemble Editing You can also use the fade wipe effects on page 28 P DISSOLVE The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears P WIPE CORNER The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right corner to the lower left corner COP WIPE WINDOW The next scene gradually wipes in from the centre of the screen toward the corners covering the previous scene KP WIPE SLIDE The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to left oIP WIPE DOOR The previous scene wipes out from the centre to the right and left like a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene EIP WIPE SCROLL The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top EJP WIPE SHUTTER The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the centre toward the top and bottom of the screen AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 11 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE I GD 12 Point the remote control towards the VCR s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY Gil QD or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode 13 P
14. 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Press or to select FORMAT and press SELECT SET The FORMAT Screen appears 3 Press or to select EXECUTE and press SELECT SET The memory card is initialised When initialisation is finished NO IMAGES STORED or NO E MAIL CLIP STORED appears To cancel initialisation press or to select RETURN and press SELECT SET 9 CAUTION Do not perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during initialisation Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialisation If the memory card becomes corrupted initialise it Snapshot Flash The flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in Record Standby i pg 17 29 In Full Auto mode the flash automatically fires if it is dark E appears e In Manual mode you can select the FLASH setting as follows 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 MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or to select Il MANUAL and press SELECT SET 4 Press or to select FLASH and press SELECT SET The Sub Menu appears 5 Press or to select the desired mode AUTO Fires automatically if it is dark 4 E appears AUTO Fires au
15. 250 1 4000 This setting allows fast moving images to be captured one frame at gt a time for vivid stable slow motion playback The faster the shutter e 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 I pg 30 amp TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance I pg 31 is initially set to 9 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 R CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect Wt STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots MIRROR GR DX300 only Creates a mirror image on the left half of the screen juxtaposed to the normal image
16. Cable QR Tab AAA R03 Core Filter Battery x 2 1 for provided USB AAA R03 Battery x 2 SD for remote control unit Cable pg 6 for attachment Core Filter x 2 for provided S Video Audio Remote Video Editing Cable and Control Unit AC Adapter s cord gt pg 6 RM V717U CD ROM for attachment 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 the 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 HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER Attach the Core Filter s to the provided AC Adapter s cord S Video Audio Video Editing cable and USB cable The Core Filter reduces interference El Release the H 1 Run the cable through the Core Filter leaving approx 3 cm of cable between stoppers on both the cable plug and the Core Filter ends of the Core If using the AC Adapter s cord or USB cable be sure to wind the cable once Filter around the outside of the Core Filter as shown in the illustration Wind the cable so that it is not slack NOTE Take care not to damage the cable 2 Close the Core Filter until it clicks shut For the AC Adapter s cord and US
17. Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions do not work The last selected editing scene is ending Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning editing The effects are then automatically activated pg 42 43 At the end of the last selected scene for editing the Power Switch was set to OFF Do not turn off the camcorder s power after setting Edit In and Edit Out points as they will all be erased pg 42 The power is off The camcorder automatically shuts off after 5 minutes have elapsed in the Pause mode Make Sure you continue operations within 5 minutes after engaging Pause mode CF pg 42 43 Scene transition does not go as expected e When using Picture Wipe Dissolve pg 43 there is a delay of a fraction of a second between the previous record stop point and the Dissolve start point This is normal but this slight delay becomes especially noticeable when shooting fast moving subject or during rapid panning 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 in the Menu Screen f you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 33 White Balance cannot be activated The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance pg 27 31 When shooting a subject
18. Record Standby mode 7o end Self Timer recording select OFF in step 4 NOTE If BEEP and TALLY are set to OFF pg 34 the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not light 5 Second Recording GR DX300 only Record a vacation or an important event in 5 second clips to keep the action moving This function is available only for tape recording 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 MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or to select Il MANUAL and press SELECT SET 4 Press or to select 5S and press SELECT SET The Sub Menu appears 5 Press or to select 5S and press SELECT SET Selection is complete Press or to select tJ RETURN and press SELECT SET twice to close the Menu Screen 5S ET appears 6 Press the Recording Start Stop Button The tally lamp lights and beep sounds to indicate the start of recording and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record Standby mode Even if you press the Recording Start Stop Button f again within 5 seconds after recording starts Record Standby mode is not engaged 7 To exit the 5S mode select OFF in step 5 To Take A Snapshot In The 5 Second Recording Mode n instead of pressing the Recording Start Stop Button in step 6 select th
19. START STOP on the remote control to start recording lt gt ll rotates 6 Press START STOP on the remote control again to engage the Record Pause mode 2 stops rotating NOTES e Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting pg 32 During Digital Dubbing incoming signals cannot be output through the video or audio connectors if they are copy guarded To pv Core filter DV cable optional Core filter Video unit equipped with DV connector Make sure REMOTE in the SYSTEM Menu is set to ON pg 34 and the remote control is pointed at the remote sensor B 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 1 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 GB NOTES e You can also engage Slow Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW more than approx 2 seconds e During Slow Motion Playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect e After SLOW lt t D or gt
20. TAPE RECORDING Normal Playback 1 Load a tape pg 9 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch D to while pressing down the Lock Button D located on the switch To start playback press gt Il QD To stop playback temporarily Still Playback press gt i Q To stop playback press M Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring B counterclockwise lt lt and release to rewind or clockwise gt and release to fast forward the tape during Stop mode High speed picture search Shuttle Search is possible by turning the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring counterclockwise lt 4 or clockwise gt gt during playback holding the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring continues search until released Press the Zoom Button T D on the remote control to zoom in up to 44X 50X or W to zoom out You can also magnify a particular part of an image C pg 39 GR DX95 DX75 only GR DX300 only At any time pressing IIl resumes normal playback Slow Motion Playback Playback Special Effects Playback Zoom Available only with the remote control I pg 39 To Control The Speaker Volume ain press VOL B to turn up the volume or to turn down the volume ATTENTION During Shuttle Search parts of the picture may not be clearly visible particularly on the left side of the screen TAPE PLAYBACK NOTES e f Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when pow
21. and VIDEO MEMORY 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 O Full Auto Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments Suitable for standard recording OFF Allows you to switch off the camcorder PLAY Allows you to play back a recording on the tape Allows you to access data stored on the memory card or to transfer still moving images stored on the memory card to a computer VIDEO MEMORY Switch Position VIDEO Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape If REC SELECT is set to gt QJ gt m in the DSC Menu Screen still images are recorded on the memory card as well Zoom magnification over 10X GR DX300 or 16X GR DX95 DX75 is available F pg 13 32 MEMORY Allows you to record on a memory card or access data Stored on a memory card Power Linked Operation When the Power Switch is set to EY or M you can also turn on off the camcorder by opening closing the LCD monitor or pulling out pushing in the viewfinder To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification Zoom In Turn the Power Zoom SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring B clockwise Zoom Out Turn the Power Zoom SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring B counterclockwise m The f
22. and blinks 4 Press SELECT SET Focus adjustment is complete To reset to Auto Focus press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to BY If FOCUS is pressed once the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again NOTES 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 depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer sk or amp will blink NU 2 Focus detection zone e ieu While focusing on a further subject While focusing on a nearer subject 30 FOR RECORDING 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 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 MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or O to select E EXPOSURE then press SELECT SET 4 Press or to select MANUAL then press SELECT
23. as under fluorescent or halogen lamps To change the brightness of the flash gt Flash Brightness Adjustment e While charging the flash 5 Ef blinks and the flash will not fire Although noise may appear this is not a malfunction and is not recorded It can take up to 10 seconds to charge the flash Flash Brightness Adjustment When a snapshot F pg 17 29 is taken in the dark the camcorder fires the flash lt Snapshot Flash and adjusts the brightness automatically You can also adjust the flash brightness manually When you find that the snapshots you took look too bright or too dark adjust it manually 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 of Snapshot Flash 2 Press or to select FLASH ADJ and press SELECT SET The parameter appears 3 To intensify the flash press To weaken the flash press Adjustment range 3 to 3 4 Press SELECT SET Press or to select tJ RETURN and press SELECT SET twice to close the Menu Screen NOTE When you change the subject you are shooting or the shooting location set it back to 0 as described in step 3 and take a snapshot to check the flash brightness After doing this adjust to your desired brightness EN FOR RECORDING 25 EN 26 Self Timer GR DX300 only Once the camcorder is set the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way adding the final touch to a memorable picture
24. backlight compensation Is Used eee cerne I gt pg 30 E Displays the selected Programme AE with special effects ee I gt pg 27 E Appears when the iris is locked pg 31 Approximate zoom ratio Appears during ZOOMING Pe CF pg 13 EJ Appears during zooming A Zoom level indicator E Displays the brightness of the LCD MONON ne trot tenens pg 12 B The level indicator moves EJ Appears during Self Timer recording GR DX300 only nente CF pg 26 Ell Appears when taking a Snapshot E Displays the battery remaining power level E Displays the date time El Appears when the focus is adjusted MANUAllY enansar CF pg 29 30 EJ Appears when the flash is ready A number appears next to the indication after adjusting the brightness of the flash CF pg 25 E Displays the sound mode F pg 35 36 Displays the Blank Search mode I pg 15 Ej Displays the tape speed I pg 10 E Appears while a tape is running Playback P Fast Forward Shuttle Search 4 Rewind Shuttle Search Pause Wb Forward Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion lt li Reverse Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion Audio Dubbing HS Audio Dubbing Pause M BRIGHT Displays the brightness of the LCD MONTON prlosan pg 12 e VOLUME Displays the Speaker volume
25. blank portion To cancel Blank Search midway Mes press B Q NOTES In 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 If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search the camcorder stops automatically e A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected 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 EN TAPE PLAYBACK 15 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 onnect the output to the TV input referring to 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring t your VCR s instruction manual 4 Tum on the camcorder the VCR and the TV D 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 Date Time e set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 34 36 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on off the date indication
26. 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 MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or to select FA PROGRAM AE then press SELECT SET 9 4 Press or to select the desired mode then press SELECT SET Q Selection is complete Press SELECT SET again The Menu Screen closes The PROGRAM AE Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated The selected mode indicator appears To Deactivate The Selected Mode um select OFF in step 4 IMPORTANT Some modes of Programme AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade Wipe Effects lt pg 28 If an unusable mode is selected its indicator blinks or goes out NOTES 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 flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapour lamp is reduced amp SPORTS Variable Shutter Speed 1
27. camcorder The connectors f are located beneath a cover INDEX EN 53 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Tape Recording Only During Tape Playback mN I i E i ENE amp ZREC llc During Memory Card Recording Only During Memory Card Playback 100 0011 During Both Tape And Memory Card Recording PHOTO EN 54 INDEX Ell Appears when NAVIGATION is set to other than MANUAL H Displays the selected Fade Wipe effect El Appears when in the Squeeze Cinema or D WIDE mode es pg E Rotates while the tape is running E pg E Appears while the captured image is being stored as a thumbnail image in the memory card 3 Displays the recording mode SP or LP CF pg EJ Displays the tape remaining time I pg H REC appears during recording PAUSE appears during Record Standby mode E Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind I pg 33 N Appears when the Insert Editing or Insert Editing Pause IM C mode is engaged 17 pg 40 5S Anim Displays the 5 second recording mode or Animation recording mode I pg GR DX9300 only nca CF pg 26 33 E Displays the sound mode for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder I gt pg 32 fH Displays the Time Code C
28. camcorder During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound Loading A Memory Card The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder when you receive the camcorder 1 Make sure the camcorder s power is off 2 Open the card cover MEMORY CARD 3 insert the memory card clipped edge first Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label 4 Close the card cover 9 To Unload A Memory Card In step 3 push the memory card which then comes out of the camcorder automatically Pull it out and close the card cover Clipped edge Label Memory card NOTES Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked S or MultiMediaCards marked MultiMediaCard Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder Before purchasing a memory card consult its manufacturer or dealer e Before using a new memory card it is necessary to FORMAT the card gt pg 24 ATTENTION Do not insert remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognize whether or not the card is installed Picture Quality Image Size Setting The Picture Quality Image Size can be selected to best match your needs Refer to the chart on page 18 for your selection 1 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to ME
29. comes on 2 Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding SHIFT amp D 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 MITSUBISHI SAMSUNG NEC BLAUPUNKT DAEWOO FERGUSON SELECO REX PANASONIC PHILIPS THOMSON TELEFUNKEN SABA NORDMENDE LG GOLDSTAR c a ooo pallB oaaa oco oo NUNO Aao aanw on 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 If 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 If the remote control is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR 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 16 and 42 1 m A Jvc vcR equipped with a remote pause connector connect the editing extension cable to the Remote PAUSE connector B A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R A
30. illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear This is a result of exceedingly high contrast and is not a malfunction TROUBLESHOOTING When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant This is not a malfunction The date time does not appear DATE TIME is set to OFF in the Menu Screen Set DATE TIME to ON in the Menu Screen pg 34 36 Files stored on the memory card cannot be deleted Files stored on the memory card are protected Remove protection from the files stored on the memory card and delete them i pg 20 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 pg 35 36 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 pg 12 The rear of the LCD monitor is hot The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot Close the LCD monitor to turn it
31. lens to direct sunlight carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder swing it excessively when using the 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 playback the Head Clog Warning indicator 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 Built in Clock s Rechargeable Lithium Battery To store the date time in memory the clock s recharge able lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder While the camcorder is connected to an AC outlet using the AC Adapter or while the battery pack attached to the camcorder continues to supply power the clock s rechargeable lithium bat
32. of an S Video cable and audio video cable S Video Audio Video Editing cable provided Editing To AUDIO VIDEO Extension and S Video cable connectors provided T A B Y To Remote PAUSE 1 or R A EDIT VCR TV Connect when the S Video connection is not used When connecting cables open this cover SELECT SCENES 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor Press PLAY gt and then press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears EN 42 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 5 using a Fade Wipe at the beginning of the scene press FADE WIPE D on the remote control lt pg 28 43 Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed 6 atthe beginning of the scene press EDIT IN OUT B on the remote control The Edit In position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu T At the end of the scene press EDIT IN OUT B 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 D lt pg 28 43 Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e If you select a Fade Wipe effect for an Edit Out point the effect is automatically applie
33. off or set the Power Switch D to OFF 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 pg 27 28 33 Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder 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 D is set to EY or M Set the Power Switch to GMM lt pg 14 A memory card cannot be played back e The Power Switch is set to EY or M Set the Power Switch D to GMM lt pg 18 The VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY The LCD monitor image is di
34. on the other half Available when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO FOR RECORDING 27 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 VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button D located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or to select ES WIPE FADER then press SELECT SET 4 Press or to select the desired function then press SELECT SET Selection is complete Press SELECT SET 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 ada select OFF in step 4 IMPORTANT Some Fade Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with special effects gt pg 27 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 28 FOR RECORDING WH FADER WHITE Fade in or out with a wh
35. pg 14 35 IH Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser DIS is engaged eei n reete retard C pg 33 J Displays the image size C pg 11 IH Appears and blinks during shooting Is pg 17 If KF Appears during shooting pg 17 M Blinks when a memory card IS DoL loaded memes CF pg 17 Displays the picture quality There are 2 modes available F Fine and S Standard in order of quality gt pg 11 IH Displays the remaining number of shots that can be stored The number increases or decreases depending on the Picture Quality Image Size etc CF pg 17 Displays the remaining number of storable thumbnail images when it reaches VOOR 858 cz n pace ecenns pg 21 22 Displays the memory card remaining time for E Mail Clip Recording pg 22 KI Displays the E Mail Clip Recording time pg 22 E Appears when the Power Switch is serlo E sie ccrte tena pg 13 El X Appears when Night Scope is engaged in ictor I pg 27 XFA Appears when GAIN UP is set to AUTO and the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted 553 inen F pg 33 EH Appears when FLASH is set to AUTO in the Menu SCEeemn rete certet CF pg 25 FA Appears when the white balance is adjusted onere F pg 31 H x Appears when the exposure is adjusted c rnnt nene CF pg 30 Appears when
36. 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 screw to the mounting socket on the camcorder Then 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 o
37. the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF B on the remote control Pressing it again re activates the selected effect m To 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 27 for more information Playback Zoom To magnify the recorded image up to 50X GR DX300 44X GR DX95 DX75 at any time during playback 1 Press PLAY gt 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 D press KI Left D C Right FN Up and M Down m To end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP lii and then press PLAY gt Gp NOTES Zoom can also be used during slow motion and still playback Due to ditital image processing the quality of the image may suffer Press T Normal playback To move image press 2 Right while keeping SHIFT held down EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 39 EN 40 Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12 bit mode pg
38. 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 3 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 Ell 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 screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16 9 movie The CINEMA mode is effective only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO SQUEEZE WW For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion W Ell 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 The SQUEEZE mode is effective only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO D WIDE i GR DX300 only 8i l Fl appears The zoom range is extended beyond the maximum optical zoom wide angle range This mode s wide angle setting is equivalent to using a 0 7X wide conversion lens Zooming is possible from 0 7X t
39. your shot so that it also appears in the frame lt pg 17 29 The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated Turn off Sepia and Monotone i pg 27 The image taken using Snapshot is too dark Shooting was performed under backlit conditions Press the BACKLIGHT Button F pg 30 The image taken using Snapshot is too bright The subject is too bright Set PROGRAM AE to SPOTLIGHT in the Menu Screen pg 27 Digital Zoom does not work 10X 16X optical zoom is selected Set ZOOM to 40X or 500X 700X in the Menu Screen pg 32 The VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO lt pg 13 GR DX300 only GR DX95 DX75 only EN TROUBLESHOOTING 45 EN 46 The Black amp White Fader does not work The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated Turn off Sepia and Monotone pg 27 During R A Edit the Dissolve function does not work The Sepia or Monotone mode of Programme AE with special effects is activated Turn off Sepia or Monotone before adding Dissolve to a scene transition I pg 27 43 The previously selected mode of Programme AE with special effects was changed after the last selected scene for editing was registered Make sure you have selected the mode of Pro gramme AE with special effects you want before starting editing I pg 27 43 During R A Edit the
40. 120 min cassette Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice EN SPECIFICATIONS 51 Controls Connectors And Indicators Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions LCD monitor Stereo microphone i i Sie Pl e pz a TIE y E T4 Speaker il Viewfinder Ee Ip O oll ot tt EN 52 INDEX INDEX Button oo eee eee sss pg 19 e NAVI Button NAVI STORE Button SELECT SET Button C pg 32 Q MENU Button ssssss gt pg 32 O ot Button sss C pg 32 LCD Monitor Brightness Control MONITOR BRIGHT I pg 12 Q E MAIL Button sss x pg 22 SINEO BUHODG io deemed pg 19 Stop Button IB one eee eee F pg 14 Q MEMORY CARD Cover C pg 11 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT F pg 17 29 Power Lamp sssss C pg 7 12 13 D Recording Start Stop Button gt pg 12 Play Pause Button P M CF pg 14 D Power Switch E3 M GEM OFF 3 pg 13 B Power Zoom Ring TW C pg 13 SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring 44 gt gt I pg 14 D Lock Button een I pg 13
41. 3 24 D bbirig ence rettet tete pg 37 38 E Mail Clip Recording Erase Protection Exposure Control Fade In OUt iiti neret Fast Forward The Tape 5 Second Recording Mode TERMS index Playback oie nee en cF pg 19 Index S6reem eet etes CF pg 19 Initialise A Memory Card pg 24 Insert Editing hcic renti pg 40 i c pg 31 RES Ufo ce ENT s pg 31 EN Journalistic Shooting cF pg 13 E LCD monitor Viewfinder Indications I pg 54 57 l oad A Tape esce aene eee I pg 9 LU Maihtenan6e i e necne ee ice CF pg 50 Manual FOCUS ctt etes CF pg 30 Memory Card CF pg 11 48 Menu Screen CAMERA CF pg 32 33 Menu Screen CAMERA DISPLAY pg 34 35 Menu Screen DSC s CF pg 11 35 Menu Screen MANUAL usses CF pg 33 Menu Screen SYSTEM sss CF pg 34 Menu Screen VIDEO pg 35 Menu Screen VIDEO DISPLAY CF pg 36 Monotone Motor Drive Mode MultiMediaCard s CF pg 11 48 LN NAVIGATION function pg 21 22 Night SCOpa raseeris CF pg 27 P Picture Quality Image S
42. 3 Time Code PERRA ERR REREE 14 TAPE PLAYBACK ente 14 16 Normal Playback se 14 15 Bla k Search one nS 15 COMMOCHONS 57505 cus e ORE RD REN ERU eS l6 MEMORY CARD RECORDING amp PLAYBACK MEMORY CARD RECORDING 17 18 Basic Shooting Snapshot 17 18 MEMORY CARD PLAYBACK 18 19 Normal Playback csscesseeeeseeeeseeeeeeeeee 18 Auto Playback cssseeseeeseeeeeeeseeeeeees 19 Index Playback sssssessssssss 19 Viewing File Information 19 Removing On Screen Display 19 ADVANCED FEATURES essssse 20 24 Protecting Files ssesssesseseeeees 20 Deleting Files ceseeeeseceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeee 20 NAVIGATION Function s 21 22 E Mail Clip Recording sesssussss 22 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card 23 Setting Print Information DPOF Setting 23 24 Making A New Folder ssssss Initialising A Memory Card ADVANCED FEATURES FOR RECORDING ss 25 31 Snapshot Flash cceeseeeeeeeeseeeeteeeeeeeee 25 Flash Brightness Adj
43. 32 NOTES e Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16 bit audio on a tape recorded in the LP mode or ona blank portion of a tape e To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television make connections I pg 16 1 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE II QD 2 While holding A DUB on the remote control press PAUSE m tl E and MIC appear 3 Press PLAY gt GB then begin narrating Speak into the microphone To pause dubbing press PAUSE 1 QD 4 To end Audio Dubbing press PAUSE I then STOP m QD To hear the dubbed sound during playback iis set 12bit MODE to SOUND 2 or MIX in the Menu Screen lt gt pg 36 NOTES e Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12 bit the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately e f you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas e f feedback or howling occurs during TV playback move the camcorder s microphone away from the TV or turn down the TV s volume e f you change from 12 bit to 16 bit in mid recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing it is not effective from the point where 16 bit recording began e During Audio Dubbing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode scenes recorded in 16 bit audio or a bl
44. 36 CF pg 9 CF pg 27 CF pg 31 CF pg 33 CF pg 33 CF pg 28 CF pg 13 EN TERMS 50 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED Registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD COPYRIGHTO 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD AA AG AH AS e Printed in Japan 0303 MK ID SN
45. B cable Stopper For the S Video Audio Video Editing cable m When connecting cables attach the end with the Core Filter to the camcorder 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 EY or v and no cassette is in the camcorder 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 m DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off m To cancel Automatic Demonstration 1 Set the Power Switch D to M while pressing down the Lock Button D located on the switch and press MENU Q The Menu Screen appears 2 Press or to select EA SYSTEM and press SELECT SET 3 Press or to select DEMO MODE and press SELECT SET Q The Sub Menu appears 4 Press or to select OFF and press SELECT SET 9 5 Press or to select tJ RETURN and press SELECT SET 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 Insert the terminal
46. Balance indicator 8 FE is displayed NOTES In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually I pg 30 e A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural 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 Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed EN FOR RECORDING 31 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 pg 32 35 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 MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or O to select the desired function menu and press SELECT SET 4 Function menu setting depends on the function If you have selected E31 WIPE FADER FET PROGRAM AE EJ EXPOSURE or KA W BALANCE see the column on the right If you have selected EY CAMERA i MANUAL Ezd SYSTEM B CAMERA DISPLAY or l DSC S go to step 5 5 Press or to select the desired funct
47. CODE OFF tURETURN DATE TIME TIME CODE Refer to IB CAMERA DISPLAY on page 34 35 The factory preset of DATE TIME in the I8 VIDEO DISPLAY Menu is OFF 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 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 35 select SOUND MODE or 12bit MODE from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter SOUND MODE STEREO imi Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND L D 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 36 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT NOTES The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast forw
48. CUTE and press SELECT SET To cancel selection select RETURN 20 ADVANCED FEATURES Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one ata time or all at once 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 of Normal Playback lt pg 18 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Press or to select DELETE then press SELECT SET e 3 Press or O to select the desired mode CURRENT Deletes the currently displayed file ALL Deletes all files stored on the memory card 4 Press SELECT SET Q The DELETE Screen appears If you selected CURRENT in step 3 turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring counterclockwise lt lt or clockwise gt gt to select the desired file 5 Press or to select EXECUTE and press SELECT SET If the Om mark appears the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted Protecting Files To cancel deletion select RETURN NOTES e Protected files gt Protecting Files cannot be deleted with the above operation To delete them remove protection first Once files are deleted they cannot be restored Check files before deleting CAUTION Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during deletion Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the memory card becomes corru
49. D 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 Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here O Tally Lamp x pg 12 34 p S Video Audio Video Input Output Connector S AV gt pg 16 37 42 s Edit COMMOCIOM eerte CF pg 42 D DC Input Connector D USB Universal Serial Bus Connector IF pg 44 Digital Video Input Output Connector DV LNK i uis see err nes CF pg 38 44 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The B logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard Flash Sensor Be careful not to cover this area as it contains a sensor required by the flash BACKLIGHT Button sss CF pg 30 Speaker Volume Control VOL CF pg 14 B NIGHT Button sss CF pg 27 Speaker Volume Control VOL CF pg 14 FOCUS Button sss F pg 30 e BLANK SEARCH Button gt pg 15 69 VIDEO MEMORY Switch VIDEO MEMORY cs C3 pg 13 D Battery Pack Mount sss I pg 7 Grip Belt Strap Eyelet D Grip Strap atk epi mp pcs C pg 8 Diop
50. EDIT connector connect the editing extension cable to the R A EDIT connector A VCR other than above connect the editing extension cable to the remote control s PAUSE IN connector 2 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch D to while pressing down the Lock Button D 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 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 gt pg 34 36 Or press DISPLAY D on the remote control to turn on off the date indication Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen lt pg 35 36 Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to LCD LCD TV or OFF in the Menu Screen I pg 34 36 o Continued on next page EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 41 Make sure to set S AV INPUT to OFF in the Menu Screen lt pg 35 When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input connector an optional DV cable can be connected instead
51. I pg 21 22 Iz MANUAL The MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch D is set to M m OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF AUTO 0 DIS OFF To turn off this function ON 43 To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes When shooting dark or dim subjects When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting When shooting scenes with movement in various directions When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod e The Wa indicator E blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used SELF TIMER GR DX300 only Refer to Self Timer I pg 26 5S GR DX300 only OFF 5S Refer to 5 Seconnd Recording pg 26 Anim Allows you to record a few frames only By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots you can record the subject as though itis moving lt pg 26 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
52. JVC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR DX300 GR DX95 GR DX75 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 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 6 GETTING STARTED 7 11 TAPE RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 12 16 MEMORY CARD RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 17 24 ADVANCED FEATURES REFERENCES 45 59 EN 2 CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PROVIDED ACCESSORIES HOW TO ATTACH THE LENS CAP HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION GETTING STARTED a c c oi co ge 7 8 Grip Adjustment 0 ceeceeeeeeeseeeeteeeeeeeseeeees 8 Viewfinder Adjustment ssseessesssssss 8 Tripod Mounting ceeceseeeeeseeeeteeeeeeeeeeeees 9 Loading Unloading A Cassette 9 10 Date Time Settings cccsecceseceseeeeeeeeeeeeee 10 Recording Mode Setting sssseussssse 10 Loading A Memory Card ccseceeseeeeseeeeeeeeee 11 Picture Quality Image Size Setting 11 TAPE RECORDING amp PLAYBACK TAPE RECORDING 12 14 Basic Recording ccceeeeeseeeeseeeeeee 12 13 MJ MEC dieiis 1
53. MORY then set the Power Switch D to M while pressing down the Lock Button D located on the switch The Power lamp lights and the camcorder turns on 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or to select fel DSC and press SELECT SET OQ 4 Press or to select QUALITY and press SELECT SET The Sub Menu appears Press or d select the desired mode and press SELECT SET 5 Press or to select IMAGE SIZE and press SELECT SET Q The Sub Menu appears Press or Q to select the desired mode and press SELECT SET e G Press or to select tJ RETURN and press SELECT SET twice The Menu Screen closes Display FINE IMAGE SIZE 1024X768 REC SELECT 0J URETURN EN GETTING STARTED 11 Basic Recording Perform the procedures listed below before continuing Power F pg 7 e Grip Adjustment lt pg 8 e Viewfinder Adjustment pg 8 e Load A Cassette I pg 9 e Recording Mode Setting I pg 10 1 Remove the lens cap Pull on bottom end of LCD monitor to open and set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch D to E 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 lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE
54. O MEMORY Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch D to while pressing down the Lock Button D 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Press a to select C VIDEO and press SELECT SET 4 Press or to select C2 mI COPY and press SELECT SET The Sub Menu appears Press or to select ON and press SELECT SET Selection is complete 5 Press or to select tJ RETURN and press SELECT SET twice The normal playback screen reappears G To select a video image to be dubbed start playback by pressing M At the moment you find the image you wish to dub press it again to engage Still Playback T To start dubbing press SNAPSHOT The selected image is stored on the memory card m blinks during dubbing NOTES e If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 7 when a memory card is not loaded the message COPYING FAILED is displayed To change the Snapshot mode for dubbing I gt pg 29 e f an image recorded on the tape using the WIDE mode I pg 33 is dubbed to a memory card the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed with it To use Playback Special Effects with a video image you wish to dub perform up to step 7 using the remote control F pg 39 Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels Display eoid m 0 2 MEE dd Menu Screen This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard in order to support future sys
55. ON 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 V15 AC Power Adapter Charger VU V856 KIT BN V856U battery pack amp AA V80 AC Power Adapter Charger Read the kit s instruction manual before using Also 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 If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first During charging the camcorder cannot be operated Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the Power lamp may not light Remove the battery pack from the camcorder then try charging again e If a fully charged battery s operation time remains extremely short the battery is worn out Please purchase a new one Recording time is reduced significantly when Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly or the LCD monitor is used repeatedly 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
56. OSING 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 The Random Assemble Editing 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 If 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 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 to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear then press MENU The Menu Screen appears 5 Press or to select J VIDEO and press SELECT SET OQ Then press or O to select SYNCHRO and press SELECT SET Q The value for SYNCHRO is highlighted 6 Based on the diagnostics performed you can now advance the VCR s record timing by pressing You can also delay the VCR s record timing by pressing The adjustment range is from 1 3 to 1 3 seconds in 0 1 second increments Press SELECT SET to finish the setting T Press or to to select tJ RETURN and press SELECT SET twice Now perform Random Asse
57. SET Q The Menu Screen disappears The exposure control indicator appears D Press to brighten the image or to darken the image maximum 6 G Press SELECT SET Exposure adjustment is complete To Return To Automatic Exposure Control bates select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch Qon To Brighten The Subject Quickly SN press BACKLIGHT E El is displayed and the subject is brightened If pressed again 24 disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level 3 exposure has the same effect as the BACKLIGHT Button 6D 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 D is set to EY NOTE You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time with backlight spotlight I pg 27 compensation and SNOW pg 27 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 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 followi
58. STARTED 7 EN 8 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 GEM EY or M Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Detach the battery from the camcorder This camcorder will be automatically turned off if its power is supplied from the AC adapter 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 Using the optional AA V100 AC Power Adapter Charger you can charge the BN V107U V114U 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 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 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 conta
59. T STOP D then STOP m Q NOTES Programme AE with special effects I pg 27 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 During Insert Editing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion Insert Editing stops gt pg 56 e f a memory card is loaded and NAVIGATION is set to ON a NAVIGATION thumbnail image is stored in the memory card I pg 21 OD 9 1L 4 Dr 919 66 2r y IOO Q ook x o99o6L 9 D ees 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 Before operation make sure the batteries are installed in the remote control lt pg 5 SET REMOTE VCR CODE 1 Tum 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 D and enter the brand code The code is automatically set once you release MBR SET D and the VCR s power
60. TE Resets all settings to the factory preset CAMERA DISPLAY Settings made in the I8 CAMERA DISPLAY Menu are effective only for video shooting Settings made in the B CAMERA DISPLAY Menu remain effective even when the Power Switch D is set to BN However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch D is set to M ON SCREEN DEEA DATE TIME AUTO TIME CODE OFF CLOCK 25 12 03 ADJ 17 30 a URETURN ON SCREEN LCD Keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from appearing on the connected TV screen LCD TV Makes the camcorder s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV DATE TIME OFF The date time does not appear AUTO Displays the date time for approx 5 seconds in the following cases When the Power Switch D is set from OFF to EY or IM 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 TIME CODE Ca VIDEO OFF Time code is not displayed ON Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on SOUND MOD Ee ae it MODE SOUND 1 the connected TV Frame numbers are not displayed 8 SYNCHRO 0 0 i REC MODE during recording
61. Video output Y 1 V p p 75 Q analogue temperature 20 C to 50 C C 0 29 V p p 75 Q analogue Pickup 1 4 CCD GR DX300 S Video input Y 0 8 V p p 1 2 V p p 75 Q 1 6 CCD GR DX95 DX75 analogue Lens F 1 8 f 3 8 mm to 38 mm C 0 2 V p p 0 4 V p p 75 Q 10 1 power zoom lens analogue GR DX300 Video output 1 V p p 75 Q analogue F1 6 f 2 7 mm to 43 2 mm Video input 0 8 V p p 1 2 V p p 75 Q 16 1 power zoom lens analogue GR DX95 DX75 Audio output 300 mV rms 1 kQ analogue Filter diameter 930 5 mm stereo LCD monitor 9 diagonally measured LCD Audio input 300 mV rms 50 kQ analogue panel TFT active matrix system stereo GR DX300 DX95 Edit 93 5 mm 2 pole 2 5 diagonally measured LCD DV mm panel TFT active matrix system GR DX75 Output 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 24 Input 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant black white LCD USB 5 pin Speaker Monaural AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Digital Video Camera Format DV format SD mode Signal format PAL standard Output DC11V 2 1A 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
62. age 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 EN 5 CAUTIONS For Your Maintenance 1 After Use 1 2 Turn off the camcorder 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 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 Tilt the viewfinder upward Press BATT RELEASE and remove the battery pack 2 Cleaning The Camcorder 1 4 5 6 To clean the exterior wipe gently with a soft cloth Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth Open the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor To clean the len
63. ank portion Audio Dubbing stops pg 56 To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to the camcorder s S AV connector first set S AV INPUT to A V IN or S IN in the Menu Screen pg 35 AUX appears instead of MIC Stereo microphone USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 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 Before performing the following steps make sure that TIME CODE is set to ON in the Menu Screen pg 35 36 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 17 pg 16 1 Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE II D Confirm the time code at this point pg 35 36 2 Press REW lt 4 until the Edit In point is located then press PAUSE I 3 Press and hold INSERT C on the remote control then press PAUSE m 1o KL and the Time Code min sec appear and the camcorder enters Insert Pause mode 4 Press START STOP D to begin editing Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1 To pause editing press START STOP D Press it again to resume editing 5 To end Insert Editing press STAR
64. ard or rewind During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner 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 Uie SOUND ONSCREEN setting For playback sound tape speed and tape running DATE TIME setting For date time 25 12 03 17 30 TIME CODE setting For time code Minutes Seconds p T Frames D 12 34 24 25 frames 1 second Dubbing To Or From A VCR 4 Press START STOP on the remote control to engage the Record Pause mode A VIN or SIN appears on the screen To Use This Camcorder As A Player 5 Press START STOP on the remote control to 1 Following the illustration connect the camcorder start recording 4 gt ll rotates and the VCR Also refer to pg 16 6 Press START STOP on the remote control 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch 6 to VIDEO again to engage the Record Pause mode amp 7 then set the camcorder s Power Switch D to i stops rotating while pressing down the Lock Button located on the NOTES switch turn on the VCR s power and insert the S appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR e After dubbing set S AV INPUT back to OFF Analogue signals can be converted to digital signals with 3 Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes this procedu
65. as 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 EN INDEX 57 EN 98 AC Adapter Analogue Input Animation ice ttem ed Audio Dubbing P ogD u ca T tees odd ede CF pg 29 Auto Playback tees cF pg 19 Auto Shut off Channels Left Right CF pg 36 Charge The Battery Pack CINE a ClASSIC FIN ae EEEE EN Clean The Camcorder ussssss Connections Darken The LCD Monitor Date Time Display n Date Time Settings Deleting Files Demonstration Mode Digital ZOOM ics etc DIS Digital Image Stabiliser pg 33 Dioptre Adjustment I pg 8 DPOF Digital Print Order Format CF pg 2
66. bing 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 10X 16X When set to 10X 16X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 10X 16X since digital zoom will be disengaged 40X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 10X 16X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 40X digital magnification 500X 700X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 10X 16X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 500X 700X digital magnification GR DX300 only GR DX95 DX75 only Factory preset SNAP MODE Refer to Snapshot For Tape Recording F pg 29 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 345A 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 A is displayed NAVIGATION Refer to NAVIGATION Function
67. ckwise gt gt so that the image you wish to print appears 4 Press or to move the highlight bar to the SHEETS number indication and press SELECT SET Continued on next page EN ADVANCED FEATURES 23 5 Select the number of prints by pressing or and press SELECT SET Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the desired number of prints The number of prints can be set up to 15 To correct the number of prints select the image again and change the number G Press or to select RETURN and press SELECT SET OQ Selection is complete SAVE appears If you did not change any settings in step 3 through 5 the Menu Screen reappears T Press or to select EXECUTE then press SELECT SET to save the setting you have just made To cancel selection press or to select CANCEL and press SELECT SET Q To Reset The No Of Prints iss select RESET in step 4 of TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES ONE PRINT FOR EACH on pg 23 The number of prints is reset to O for all still images CAUTION While performing the above never disconnect power as this may cause the memory to be corrupted For safety all buttons including the Power Switch D are disabled in step 6 NOTES e BATTERY LOW appears if the battery remaining power is too low f you load a memory card already set as shown above in a printer compatible with DPOF it will make prints of the selected still ima
68. ct with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire The Benefits Of Lithium Ion 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 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 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 SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring B Be sure to fasten the Velcro strip to your preference Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the Power Switch to EY or 0 while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Switch 2 Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability 3 Slide the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Tripod Mounting CAUTION When attaching the camcorder to a tripod extend its legs to
69. d to the following Edit In point When you use Fade Wipe effects that time is included in the total time 9 using Playback Special Effects press EFFECT lt pg 39 10 Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes To change previously registered points press CANCEL on the remote control The registered points disappear one at a time from the most recently registered point If 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 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 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
70. dy 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 IN S MultiMediaCard m This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Only cassettes marked IN and memory cards marked S or MultiMediaCard can be used with this unit Before recording an important scene A make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark IN iens make sure you only use memory cards with the mark S or MultiMediaCard pus remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats T 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 or AC Adapter AP V13A or AP V11E AP V13E Battery Pack BN V107U or S Video Audio BN V107U S Video Editing Cable EE ZS Memory Card 8 MB Power Cord Grip Belt Lens Cap Editing Already inserted in Already attached See below for Extension Cable the camcorder to the camcorder attachment ri nj M H USB
71. e 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 When resuming recording once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased recorded over regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not See page 14 for information about recording from the middle of a tape The date time is recorded onto the tape at all times but its display can be turned on or off during playback I pg 34 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 lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on 2 Press MENU to access the Menu Screen 3 Press or to select IB CAMERA DISPLAY and press SELECT SET 4 Press or to select CLOCK ADJ Press SELECT SET and day is highlighted Press or to input the day Press SELECT SET Repeat to input the month year hour and minute Press or to select tJ RETURN and press SELECT SET twice The Menu Screen closes NOTES 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
72. e desired Snapshot mode in the Menu Screen then press SNAPSHOT The camcorder records a 5 second still I pg 29 When 5S is set to Anim I pg 33 this function is not available NOTE When 5S is set to Anim in the Menu Screen the 5 second recording mode is not available Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead I pg 33 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 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 NIGHT so that the Night Scope indicator w Bl appears e The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity A appears beside g H while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted To Deactivate Night Scope pes 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 Some modes of Programme AE With Special Effects pg 27 GAIN UP in the CAMERA Menu CF pg 33 DIS in the MANUAL Menu pg 33 Video Flash F pg 25 e During Night Scope it may be difficult to
73. end of the battery pack into the battery pack mount then firmly push the end of the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place as shown in the illustration 2 Set the Power Switch D to OFF 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 lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started 4 When the Power lamp D goes off charging is finished Unplug the Power Cord from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder To Detach The Battery Pack While sliding BATT RELEASE up detach it Battery pack BN V107U BN V114U optional Charging time approx 1 hr 30 min approx 3 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 Viewfinder on 1 hr 25 min LCD monitor on 1 hr 5 min Battery pack BN V107U BN V114U optional BN V840U optional BN V856U optional 2 hrs 10 min 2 hrs 55 min 5 hrs 50 min 7 hrs 50 min 8 hrs 20 min 11 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 To DC connector lj AC Adapter ATTENTI
74. er is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automatically To turn on again set the Power Switch D to OFF then to REM e The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected TV gt pg 16 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 lt does not appear e When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged e When II is pressed to engage still playback the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilises the still image Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption lt pg 14 1 Losada tape pg 9 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch D to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 Press BLANK SEARCH BLANK SEARCH Ei appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward shuttle search then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected
75. er via the USB cable is not powered the camcorder does not enter the USB F F Core filter mode The date time information cannot be captured into the L A PC To USB 2 To DV e Use the provided software PIXELA ImageMixer to connector y connector capture video in real time e You can also use the camcorder for webconference by using Windows Microsoft Netmeeting and signing up for Microsoft Hotmail e Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software e The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV RER connector equipped capture board JVC VC VDV206U or VC VDV204U DV cable depend PC PC with DV connector e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional ing on the type of DV connector 4 or 6 pins on the PC When connecting cables open this cover e The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using When using the DV connection refer to manufacturer instructions of your capture board for driver s installation and operation instructions 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 44 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Before consultin
76. eri Editing iore 40 Random Assemble Editing R A Edit 41 43 For More Accurate Editing sssssse 43 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 44 Connection To A Personal Computer 44 TROUBLESHOOTING 45 47 CAUTIONS oer 48 50 SPECIFICATIONS 22 rire ntes 51 INDEX tenia 52 57 Controls Connectors And Indicators 52 53 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications 54 57 TERMS rere oen 58 59 Refer to the diagrams on page 52 and 54 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 C7 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 f you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC Adapter shut it down and unplug it immediately Continue using the camcorder or AC Adapter under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock Contact your JVC dealer Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself To p
77. finish setting the minute and press SELECT SET the date and time begin operation from the date and time you just set e pg 49 Built in Clock s Rechargeable Lithium Battery 10 GETTING STARTED CAMERA DISPLAY ON SCREEN LCD TV DATE TIME AUTO TIME CODE OFF LOCK Ud CAMERA DISPLAY 12 03 17 30 25 S PNE CLOCK ADJ 17 30 URETURN Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference 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 lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or to select EY CAMERA and press SELECT SET 4 Press or to select REC MODE and press SELECT SET The Sub Menu appears Select SP or LP by pressing or and press SELECT SET Press or to select J RETURN and press SELECT SET twice The Menu Screen closes e Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing I pg 40 are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode 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 It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this
78. g 11 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch D to while pressing down the Lock Button QD 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Press or to select I VIDEO and press SELECT SET Q Press or to select NAVI DEL and press SELECT SET Q The Sub Menu appears 3 By pressing or ipie select IMAGE SEL to delete the currently displayed thumbnail image Pi select TAPE SEL to delete all thumbnail images for the tape which contains the currently displayed image select ALL to delete all thumbnail images stored on the memory card at once Then press SELECT SET The NAVIGATION Screen appears 4 Press or to select EXECUTE then press SELECT SET To cancel deletion select RETURN Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring B clockwise gt gt to display the next image or counterclockwise lt 4 to display the previous image Thumbnail images cannot be deleted during tape playback NOTE Once images are deleted they cannot be restored Check images before deleting Continued on next page EN ADVANCED FEATURES 21 CAUTION Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during deletion Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the memory card becomes corrupted initialise it 7 p
79. g 24 IMPORTANT Be sure to always use the same tape and memory card together as they were during recording otherwise the camcorder cannot recognize Tape and Memory Card IDs to perform NAVIGATION function properly Check if an appropriate tape and memory card are loaded when the following messages appear NO ID ON TAPE OR CARD UNABLE TO USE NAVIGA TION THIS MEMORY CARD IS NOT COMPAT IBLE If you change the memory card while shooting on one tape two memory cards will share the tape s thumbnail images We recommend that you use one memory card for one tape NAVIGATION Search does not work if the current position is at a blank portion on the tape Also do not leave a blank portion partway through the tape when shooting otherwise NAVIGATION function does not work properly Before shooting newly over a recorded tape be sure to delete all thumbnail images of the previous recording from the relevant memory card If you copy thumbnail images from one memory card to another via a PC NAVIGATION Search does not work with the copied memory card E Mail Clip Recording You can make video clips from real time camera image or recorded video footage and store them in a memory card as files which can be conveniently sent via e mail TO MAKE VIDEO CLIPS FROM REAL TIME CAMERA IMAGE 1 Losada memory card gt pg 11 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY then set the Power Switch D to Y or M
80. g 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 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 No power is supplied The power is not connected properly Connect the AC Adapter securely pg 7 The battery is dead Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one lt pg 7 8 SET DATE TIME appears The date time is not set Set the date time pg 10 The built in clock s rechargeable lithium battery is discharged The previously set date time is erased Connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock s lithium battery lt pg 49 Recording cannot be performed For Tape Recording 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 GM or OFF Set the Power Switch to EY or M F pg 13 The VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO e TAPE END appears Replace with new cassette I pg 9 The cassette holde
81. ges automatically e To print images recorded on a tape first dub them to a memory card pg 23 Making A New Folder New files you are going to store can be separated from previously stored files by resetting the file name to DVC00001 these new files will be stored in a new folder 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 of Normal Playback pg 18 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Press or to select NO RESET then press SELECT SET Q The NO RESET Screen appears 24 ADVANCED FEATURES 3 Press or to select EXECUTE then press SELECT SET The new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVC00001 Folder and File names Each time shooting takes place a file name is made using a number which is larger by one than the largest number of the file names which are in use Even if you delete an image or video clip file with a number in the middle of range the number will not be used for a new shot a gap will remain in the numerical sequence If the file name reaches DVC09999 a new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001 Initialising A Memory Card You can initialise a memory card anytime After initialising all files and data stored on the memory card including those which have been protected are cleared 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 of Normal Playback lt pg 18
82. he 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 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 El 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 If DEMO MODE remains ON some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFF 34 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 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 monitor CAM RESET RETURN Does not reset all settings to the factory preset EXECU
83. he remaining number of storable thumbnail images also appears on the screen when it reaches 10 or less If REC SELECT is set to m LY mb m in the Menu Screen the number shows how many 640 x 480 pixel images can be stored TO FIND SCENES ON TAPE USING THUMBNAIL IMAGES NAVIGATION SEARCH 1 Loada memory card pg 11 and cassette pg 9 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch D to EEM while pressing down the Lock Button D 2 Press NAVI The loaded tape s NAVIGATION thumbnail image screen appears Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring B clockwise gt gt to display the next page or counterclockwise lt 4 to display the previous page 3 Press or to select desired image and press SELECT SET e NAVIGATION SEARCH appears blinking and the camcorder starts searching the tape for the relevant point of the selected thumbnail image To cancel NAVIGATION Search midway is press II or ii or turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring B TO ADD THUMBNAIL IMAGES DURING TAPE PLAYBACK 1 Perform step 1 of TO FIND SCENES ON TAPE USING THUMBNAIL IMAGES NAVIGATION SEARCH 2 Press n D to start tape playback 3 Press NAVI STORE at the desired point KN Ell appears and the image of the point where NAVI STORE is pressed is stored on the memory card as a thumbnail image TO DELETE THUMBNAIL IMAGES 1 Losada memory card i p
84. hing still images only Connect when the S Video connection is not used Basic Shooting Snapshot You can use your camcorder as a digital still camera for taking snapshots Perform the procedures listed below before continuing e Power pg 7 e Grip Adjustment I pg 8 e Viewfinder Adjustment I pg 8 e Loading A Memory Card pg 11 e Picture Quality Image Size Setting I pg 11 1 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY then set the Power Switch D to EY or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Press SNAPSHOT PHOTO Ell appears while the snapshot is being taken The image is recorded on the memory card Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame To Delete Unwanted Still Images when unwanted still images are stored in the memory card or its memory is full refer to Deleting Files I pg 20 and delete unwanted still images To Remove The Shutter Sound hens when you do not want to hear the shutter sound set BEEP to OFF in the Menu Screen C pg 34 The sound is no longer heard from the speaker NOTES Even if DIS is set to ON pg 33 the Stabiliser will be disabled e f Snapshot recording is not possible PHOTO Ell blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed e If Programme AE with special effects I pg 27 is engaged certa
85. ible PHOTO Ell blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed e f Programme AE with special effects I gt pg 27 is engaged certain modes of Programme AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks e If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON lt pg 33 the Stabiliser will be disabled The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to m T3 gt m in the Menu Screen I5 pg 35 e f REC SELECT is set to m YJ Im in the DSC Menu Screen still images are recorded on the memory card as well 640 x 480 pixels e During playback as well all snapshot modes except Nega mode are available when OJ gt Iv COPY is set to OFF in the Menu Screen F pg 35 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 S 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 When two subjects overlap in the same scene When illumination is low When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and dar
86. in modes of Programme AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks If shooting is not performed for approx 5 minutes when the Power Switch D is set to l or M and power is supplied from the battery pack the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power To perform shooting again close the LCD monitor and re open it When using the viewfinder push back it in and pull it out again The Motor Drive mode pg 29 is disabled when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY When a cable is connected to the S AV connector f the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker however it is recorded onto the tape e Still images taken are compliant to DCF Design rule for Camera File system They do not have any compatibility with devices which are not compliant to DCF Image Size gt pg 11 Shooting icon gt pg 54 55 Card icon CF pg 54 55 024 ae lt P fl 15 Remaining number of shots CF pg 54 55 Approximate Number of Storable Images gt pg 18 f Picture Quality gt pg 11 Display To Protect Valuable Files available only for SD Memory Card Write erase protection tab eect slide the write erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of LOCK This prevents the memory card from being recorded over To record on this memory card slide the tab back to the pos
87. ion and press SELECT SET Q The Sub Menu appears Then press or to select the parameter and press SELECT SET Selection is complete G Press or to select tJ RETURN and press SELECT SET twice The Menu Screen closes The ES icon 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 32 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Es WIPE FADER Refer to Fade Wipe Effects i pg 28 PROGRAM AE Refer to Programme AE With Special Effects F pg 27 EXPOSURE Refer to Exposure Control and Iris Lock pg 30 31 E3 W BALANCE Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Operation pg 31 EY CAMERA Settings made in the EY CAMERA Menu remain effective whether the Power Switch D is set to EY mM However the menu settings can be changed bon when the Power Switch D is set to M CAMERA REC MODE amp SOUND MODE 12bit ZOOI 40X IN UP AGC NAV IGAT ION MANUAL gt lt URETURN REC MODE Allows you to set the tape recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference pg 10 SOUND MODE 12bit Enables tape recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is recommended for use when performing audio dub
88. isplayed Index Selected image Screen Index number Viewing File Information You can get the relevant file information by pressing the INFO button during normal playback or Index playback Info Screen IMAGE FOLDER 100JVCGR DVC00010 27 10 03 1024X768 FINE PROTECT OFF FOLDER Folder name pg 24 FILE File name lt pg 24 DATE Date the file was made SIZE Image size pg 11 QUALITY Picture quality IMAGE files only gt pg 11 TIME Playback time E MAIL CLIP files only gt pg 22 PROTECT When set to ON the file is protected from accidental erasure 7 pg 20 Press INFO again to close the Info Screen NOTE With images shot with another device or processed on a PC QUALITY will be displayed Removing On Screen Display 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 of Normal Playback Make sure an IMAGE file is displayed lt pg 18 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Press or to select DISPLAY then press SELECT SET e 3 Press or to select OFF then press SELECT SET The operation mode indicator folder file number indicator and battery indicator mm disappear To display the indicators again select ON in step 3 Folder and file number indicator Operation mode indicator 100 0010 Playback Screen Battery indicator EN MEMORY CARD PLAYBACK 19 Protecting File
89. itch 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 MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or to select EA W BALANCE then press SELECT SET 4 Press or to select the desired mode AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically factory preset w94 MWB White balance is set manually amp FINE Outdoors on a sunny day di CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day 46 HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used 5 Press SELECT SET Selection is complete Press SELECT SET again The Menu Screen closes and the selected mode indicator except AUTO appears To Return To Automatic White Balance se select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch to AY NOTE White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone gt pg 27 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 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 SELECT SET until amp begins blinking rapidly When the setting is completed 8 resumes normal blinking 4 Press SELECT SET twice The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White
90. ite screen Br FADER BLACK Fade in or out with a black screen BW FADER B W Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen or fade out from colour to black and white E 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 L3 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 Ol 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 EJ WIPE SHUTTER Wipe in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and bottom or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen Snapshot For Tape Recording This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch D to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor ful
91. ition opposite to LOCK before loading it EN MEMORY CARD RECORDING 17 Approximate Number of Storable Images SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard lt GR DX95 DX75 gt Image Size Picture Memory Card 16MB 32MB 64MB Quality 1024 x 768 FINE 1024 x 768 STANDARD 640 x 480 FINE 640 x 480 STANDARD lt GR DX300 gt Image Size Memory Card Picture Quality 1600 x 1200 FINE 16MB 32MB 64MB 1600 x 1200 STANDARD 1280 x 960 FINE 1280 x 960 STANDARD 1024 x 768 FINE 1024 x 768 STANDARD 640 x 480 FINE 640 x 480 STANDARD SD Memory Card 8 MB provided with GR DX300 MultiMediaCard 8 MB provided with GR DX95 DX75 Optional NOTE The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used 18 MEMORY CARD RECORDING Normal Playback 1 Load a memory card gt pg 11 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY then set the Power Switch D to while pressing down the Lock Button D A stored file is displayed 3 select the type of file as necessary IMAGE or E MAIL CLIP Press SELECT SET Q Press or to select the type of file then press SELECT SET again 4 IMAGE
92. ize I pg 11 Picture Wipe Dissolve Playback Special Effects Playback ZOOM o d tette Power Linked Operation Power Switch Position j Programme AE With Special Effects CF pg 27 Protecting Files rame cette CF pg 20 Provided Accessories sess I pg 5 Random Assemble Editing CF pg 41 43 Record Standby 5 5 cene CF pg 12 Recording Mode cte se CF pg 10 Red Eye Reduction uus CF pg 25 Remote Control 39 OSC pC 34 Rewind The Tape etes 14 SD Memory Card ees CF pg 11 48 Self Recording us Self Tirmer er mote Shutter Speed Slow Motion Playback CF pg 14 39 Snapshot 29 Snapshot Mode 29 SNOW 27 Sound Mode 36 Speaker Volume 14 Specifications 51 SPOMS 27 Spotlight 27 Squeeze 533 Still Payback aco pg 14 SVODE ese fae ee Ca t teet cos CF pg 27 Time Code Tripod Mounting Twilight Unload A Tape schuine iesene ornis VIDEO MEMORY Switch Position White BalariG8 oerte en Wide MOde eeietisicc cca ce niter atr eno Wind Cut Wipe In OUt iit Zooming F pg 34 CF pg 33 pg 14 35
93. kness such as a flat one colour wall or a clear blue sky 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 If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible 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 gt pg 13 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 pg 33 is activated EN FOR RECORDING 29 To obtain correct focus 11 you are using the viewfinder you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments gt pg 8 2 Set the Power Switch D to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then press FOCUS pgs 52 and 53 The manual focus indicator appears 3 To focus on a farther subject press gt EJ appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject press lt H appears
94. ly or pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or to select I CAMERA then press SELECT SET Q 4 Press or to select SNAP MODE then press SELECT SET 5 Press or to select the desired Snapshot mode then press SELECT SET Press or O to select tJ RETURN and press SELECT SET twice The Menu Screen closes FULL C NEGA d GR DX300 only Snapshot mode with no frame PIN UP FRAME Pin Up mode Snapshot mode with frame There is the sound effect of a shutter closing SNAPSHOT RECORDING 1 Press SNAPSHOT PHOTO El appears while the snapshot is being taken If you press during Record Standby aan PHOTO Ell 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 Ell 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 M 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 NOTES To remove the shutter sound gt BEEP on pg 34 e If Snapshot recording is not poss
95. mble Editing beginning with step 4 on page 42 NOTES Before performing actual Random 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 Depending on the recorder there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 43 Connection To A Personal Computer A Using USB cable B Using DV cable A Using USB cable Connector cover It is possible to do the following things e Transfer still moving images stored on a memory card to aPC e Transfer still moving images recorded on a tape to a PC 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 the provided software software equipped with the PC or commercially available software NOTES i To usB D To pv e Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE for the installation of the bundled software and drivers E Core filter e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 7 USB cable DV cable Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable provided OR optional simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder e If the PC connected to the camcord
96. ng batteries AAA R03 size x 2 Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused the batteries can leak or explode 1 When replacing batteries refer to page 5 2 Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified 3 Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction Do not use rechargeable batteries 5 Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 6 Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire 7 Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions 8 Do not recharge the provided batteries 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 i 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 bag do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers 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 follo
97. ng steps perform steps 1 through 4 of Exposure Control lt pg 30 5 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold SELECT SET for over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator HI and W E appear Press SELECT SET I8 Ej changes to L and the iris is locked To Return To Automatic Iris Control m press or to display AUTO then press SELECT SET in step 4 The exposure control indicator H and B E disappear Or set the Power Switch D to BY To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris ne after step 4 of Exposure Control pg 30 adjust the exposure pressing or Then lock the iris in step 5 of Iris Lock For automatic locking press or to select AUTO then press SELECT SET in step 4 The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds lris 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 reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour tint reproduction 1 Set the Power Sw
98. nly 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 SP LP 30 min 45 min 60 min 90 min 80 min 120 min NOTES e The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached Continued on next page EN GETTING STARTED e It 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 f the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette A few minutes ater 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 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 Even when the camcorder is switched off a cassette can be loaded or unloaded After th
99. o 10X This mode is suitable for shooting in a small room The D WIDE mode is effective only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO WIND CUT OFF Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind ON Helps cut down on noise created by wind EV E appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal FLASH Refer to Snapshot Flash I pg 25 FLASH ADJ Refer to Flash Brightness Adjustment pg 25 Factory preset USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 33 SYSTEM Ed SYSTEM functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to M are also applied when the Power Switch is set to C pg 35 E MELODY ON E PRIORITY m CAM RESET gt Xd G a RETURN 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 17 29 MELODY Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect pg 17 29 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 camcorder from receiving the remote control s beam signals The camcorder cannot be operated by the remote control ON Enables t
100. o video signal input from the For Playback Menu S AV connector I pg 37 S IN Enables S Video audio signal input from the S The following procedure applies to all except Synchro AV connector t pg 37 Comp F pg 43 id OFF Enables audio video signal output to a TV 1 set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO VCR etc via the S AV connector pg 16 37 then set the Power Switch to while pressing When S AV INPUT is set to A V IN or S IN down the Lock Button D located on the switch camcorder playback cannot be viewed on the AV 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears output 3 Press or to select the desired function menu SYSTEM and press SELECT SET 4 Press or to select the desired function and press SELECT SET to display the Sub Menu cat EE o 5 Press or to select the desired parameter and DEMO MODE press SELECT SET Selection is complete CAM RESET G Press or to select tJ RETURN and press SELECT SET twice to close the Menu Screen RETURN Each setting is linked with Ezd SYSTEM which appears when the Power Switch D is set to M C pg 34 The parameters are the same as in the description on pg 34 Factory preset EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 35 I9 VIDEO DISPLAY Settings made in the 8 VIDEO DISPLAY Menu are effective only for tape playback Ej ION SCREEN Ege 24 DATE TIME OFF TIME
101. oth 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 Do not carry or hold the camcorder by the viewfinder and or the LCD monitor as this can result in dropping the unit or in a malfunction Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover Do not let children operate the camcorder as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury Do not use a tripod on unstea
102. pe An error indication E03 or E04 appears A malfunction of some kind has occurred In 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 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 it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C I pg 48 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 7 pg 33 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 The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder Push in the memory card a few more times t pg 11 EN TROUBLESHOOTING 47 General Battery Precautions If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly the batteries are exhausted Replace them with fresh ones Use only the followi
103. ps are stored in 160 x 120 pixel format e Playback operation cannot be performed during E Mail Clip Recording e f the end of the tape is reached in step 3 the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode will be automatically cancelled e The video clip files made with this camcorder are MPEG4 compliant however some MPEG4 files made with other devices may not be played back with this camcorder 240 x 176 size video clip files made with other devices or video clip files that are longer than 3 minutes cannot be played back with this camcorder UNSUPPORTED FILE is displayed e You can delete unwanted video clips I pg 20 Deleting Files or protect important ones from accidental erasure gt pg 20 Protecting Files Video noise may appear while viewing video clips in the LCD monitor or viewfinder however this noise is not present in the actual video clips stored on the memory card You can also view video clips on your PC by using Windows Media Player Refer to the instructions of the PC and software Approximate recording time lt GR DX95 DX75 gt MultiMediaCard 8MB lt GR DX300 gt SD Memory Card 8MB Approximate maximum recording time per video clip is 3 minutes Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Setting Print Information Tape To A Memory Card DPOF Setting Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card 1 Loada memory card i pg 11 and cassette pg 9 2 Set the VIDE
104. pted initialise it C pg 24 Display Menu Screen IMAGE MENU PROTECT DISPLAY END NAVIGATION Function The NAVIGATION Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card TO MAKE THUMBNAIL IMAGES DURING TAPE RECORDING 1 Load a memory card i pg 11 and cassette lt pg 9 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch D to M while pressing down the Lock Button D 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Press or O to select EY CAMERA and press SELECT SET O 3 Press or to select NAVIGATION and press SELECT SET The Sub Menu appears Select the desired mode by pressing or MANUAL The camcorder makes a thumbnail image only when NAVI STORE is pressed after a recording is finished factory preset Modes other than MANUAL mNw Ell is displayed and the camcorder always makes a thumbnail image when the recording time is over the selected period of time Press SELECT SET 4 Press or to select t RETURN and press SELECT SET twice The Menu Screen closes D Press the Recording Start Stop Button f to start tape recording 6 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to stop tape recording If MANUAL is selected in step 3 press NAVI STORE e NE H appears and the image of the point where recording is started is stored on the memory card as a thumbnail image NOTE T
105. r cover is open Close the cassette holder cover For Memory Card Recording The VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY There is no picture The camcorder is not getting power or some other malfunction exists Turn the camcorder s power off and on again I pg 13 The focus does not adjust automatically Focus is set to the Manual mode Set Focus to the Auto mode F pg 30 The recording was done in a dark place or the contrast was low The lens is dirty or covered with condensation Clean the lens and check the focus again I pg 50 The cassette will not load properly The cassette is in the wrong position Set it in the right position I pg 9 The battery s charge is low Install a fully charged battery pg 7 8 The memory card will not load properly The memory card is in the wrong position Set it in the right position pg 11 In the 5 Second mode recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed The 5 Second mode is set to Anim in the Menu Screen Select 5S in the Menu Screen pg 26 Snapshot mode cannot be used The Squeeze mode is selected Disengage the Squeeze mode pg 33 The colour of Snapshot looks strange The light source or the subject does not include white Or there are various different light sources behind the subject Find a white subject and compose
106. re 4 Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot It is also possible to dub from another camcorder just before the edit in point Once it is reached press Il on the camcorder 5 Press on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode 6 Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press gt 11 on the camcorder 7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished NOTES To S AV 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 Before you start dubbing make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected TV If they do they are being recorded onto the new tape To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV S Video Audio Video Editing cable provided Date Time Not To AUDIO VIDEO and zd set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the connected M MIN M S Video conne tors Menu Screen I pg 34 36 P Or press DISPLAY on the remote control to H turn on off the date indication M Time Code set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen lt pg 35 36 Indications other than date time and time code ins set ON SCREEN to LCD LCD TV or OFF in the Menu Screen lt pg 34 36
107. ress START STOP D on the remote control Editing proceeds as programmed right through to the end of the last registered scene When dubbing is complete the camcorder enters the Pause mode and the VCR enters its Record Pause 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 on the remote control NOTES e Pressing R A EDIT ON OFF 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 I pg 14 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 DIAGN
108. revent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel e When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet CAUTIONS 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 Use the JVC BN V107U V114U 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 accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides CAUTION To avoid electric shock or qn damage to the unit first firmly Ne 6 3 8 insert the small end of the power 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 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or ona shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm or more on b
109. s The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 of Normal Playback pg 18 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Press or to select PROTECT then press SELECT SET e 3 Press or O to select the desired mode CURRENT Protects the currently displayed file PROT ALL Protects all files stored on the memory card 4 Press SELECT SET Q The PROTECT Screen appears If you selected CURRENT in step 3 turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring counterclockwise lt 4 or clockwise gt gt to select the desired file 5 Press or io select EXECUTE and press SELECT SET To cancel protection select RETURN NOTES e If the Om mark appears the currently displayed file is protected e When the memory is initialised or corrupted even protected files are deleted If you do not want to lose important files transfer them to a PC and save them TO REMOVE PROTECTION Before doing the following perform steps 1 and 2 above 3 Press or to select the desired mode CURRENT Removes protection from the currently displayed file CANC ALL Removes protection from all files stored on the memory card 4 Press SELECT SET Q The PROTECT Screen appears If you selected CURRENT turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring counterclockwise lt 4 or clockwise PP to select the desired file 5 Press or to select EXE
110. s blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper To clean the viewfinder pull out the viewfinder and open it Insert a lens blower or soft cloth and clean the interior of the viewfinder with it Close the viewfinder and push it back in NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mould may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product Lens blower Digital Still Camera Function SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Storage media General Compression Power supply DC 11 0 V Using AC Adapter system Stillimage JPEG DC 7 2 V Using battery pack compatible Power consumption Moving image MPEG4 LCD monitor off compatible viewfinder on Approx 3 4 W File size 4 modes 1600 x 1200 pixels LCD monitor on 1280 x 960 pixels viewfinder off Approx 4 6 W 1024 x 768 pixels Dimensions 640 x 480 pixels WxHxD 55 mm x 102 mm x 96 mm i i with the LCD monitor closed and jaak ne mbes FINES TANDARD the viewfinder pushed back in number of Welght Re db Ti DX300 storable images F pg 18 Approx 450 g GR DX95 DX75 without grip e l GR DX300 only Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C Connectors Operating S AV a ae 139 10 80 S
111. s discharged and the previously set date time is erased pg 49 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 pg 40 56 INDEX 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 on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE lt pg 40 INSERT ERROR Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape I pg 40 INSERT ERROR CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE gt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode Appears if INSERT C on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE lt pg 40 MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory card s memory is full and shooting is not possible COPYING FAILED Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is at tempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder COPYING FAILED MEMORY CARD MEMORY IS FULL gt PLEASE FORMAT Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card
112. storted During playback of the unrecorded portion High speed Search and still 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 F pg 14 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 I pg 35 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 49 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 50 An unusual mark appears Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor viewfinder indications I gt pg 54 57 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 ta
113. t lt 100 0010 Lx 100 0011 SAS i co Display 4 For Auto Playback IMAGE MEMORY CARD PLAYBACK Auto Playback You can run through all the images stored on memory automatically 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 of Normal Playback Make sure an IMAGE file is displayed lt pg 18 2 Press n If you turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring B counterclockwise lt lt during Auto Playback images are displayed in descending order f you turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring B clockwise gt gt during Auto Playback images are displayed in ascending order 3 To end Auto Playback press i NOTE Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a low numbered one this will not overwrite an existing image because new images are automatically stored after the last recorded one Index Playback You can view several different files stored on the memory card at a time This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 of Normal Playback pg 18 2 Press INDEX The Index Screen appears 3 Press or to move the frame to the desired file Turning the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring B clockwise gt gt displays the next page and counterclockwise lt lt displays the previous page Pressing INFO gives you details on the currently selected file lt Viewing File Information 4 Press SELECT SET The selected file is d
114. tems such as automatic printing which records information about the still images you wish to print such as the number of prints to make There are 2 print information settings available TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES ONE PRINT FOR EACH explained below and TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO OF PRINTS TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES ONE PRINT FOR EACH 1 Set the VIDEO MEMORY switch to MEMORY then set the Power Switch D to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e Make sure an IMAGE file is displayed pg 18 Normal Playback 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or to select DPOF and press SELECT SET Q The Sub Menu appears 4 Press or to select ALL 1 and press SELECT SET OQ Selection is complete The DPOF Screen appears 5 Press or to select EXECUTE and press SELECT SET Q The normal playback screen appears To cancel selection press or to select RETURN and press SELECT SET Q To Reset The Setting select RESET in step 4 The setting is reset to 0 for all still images TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO OF PRINTS 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 of TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES ONE PRINT FOR EACH 2 Press or to select CURRENT and press SELECT SET Q Selection is complete The DPOF Screen appears 3 Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring counterclockwise lt 4 or clo
115. tery is always charged However if the camcorder is not used for approx 3 months the clock s lithium battery will become discharged and the date time stored in memory will be lost When this occurs first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock s rechargeable lithium battery Then perform the date time setting before using the camcorder Note that the camcorder can be used without setting the date time How to handle a CD ROM 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 Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight CAUTIONS 40 About moisture condensation e You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner Moisture on the head drum can cause severe dam
116. 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 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 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 pg 13 39 Playback Special Effects pg 39 or Snapshot is attempted during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV connector e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder 1 Set this camcorder s VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO then the Power Switch to EEM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Set REC MODE to SP or LP in the Menu Screen i pg 35 3 Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on 4 Press START STOP on the remote control to engage the Record Pause mode DV IN appears on the screen 38 DUBBING 5 Press
117. tomatically if it is dark E appears and reduces the Red Eye effect in the subject s eyes ON Always fires OFF Will not fire Press SELECT SET 6 Press or to select tJ RETURN Press SELECT SET twice to close the Menu Screen If AUTO Is Selected dues the Red Eye reduction indicator EH lights Press SNAPSHOT Q The flash fires twice The first flash is for reduction of the human eye s red reflection and the second flash is for the actual recording NOTES e Do not fire the flash at a person at short range e The flash does not fire when the flash is set to OFF in the Menu Screen and also when the battery remaining power is low e For GR DX95 DX75 owners the flash does not fire when itis set to AUTO in the Menu Screen with GAIN UP set to OFF i pg 33 and with Programme AE with special effects set to TWILIGHT pg 27 When taking several snapshots in succession Motor Drive Mode the flash fires only during the first one Although images shot with a flash tend to look whiter than they actually are to compensate for this the camcorder automatically darkens the picture when using the flash When shooting a subject at a distance where the flash light cannot reach over approx 2 m set the flash to OFF to prevent the picture from becoming too dark or becoming too tinted The colour tone changes depending on the background lighting conditions such
118. tre Adjustment Control I pg 8 Tripod Mounting Socket Monitor Latch OPEN Battery Release Button BATT RELEASE OPEN EJECT Switch sss Infrared Beam Transmitting Window Transmits the beam signal B Zoom W Button sss I pg 39 Zoom T Button sss I pg 39 DISPLAY Button CF pg 16 37 41 SHIFT Button sss C pg 39 41 SLOW Button b oo cece F pg 39 s FlghtE BULEOT iiic teet ence CF pg 39 SLOW Button t sss I pg 39 Left BULON eiecit CF pg 39 REW Button D FADE WIPE Button sss I pg 42 B EFFECT ON OFF Button CF pg 39 D EFFECT Button sss gt pg 39 B EDIT IN OUT Button ss I3 pg 42 D CANCEL Button sss I gt pg 42 PAUSE IN Connector I pg 42 D START STOP Button B MBR SET Button sssssss CF pg 41 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT Q Up Button sssssssse I pg 39 e INSERT Button es F pg 40 Down Button sss I pg 39 A DUB Button amp B PLAY Button FF Button STOP Button PAUSE Button R A EDIT ON OFF Button CF pg 42 43 VCR REC STBY Button Functions the same as each corresponding button on the
119. urther you turn the Power Zoom Ring Bthe quicker the zoom action NOTES Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus pg 30 then zoom in or out in Record mode Zooming is possible to a maximum of 500X GR DX300 or 700X GR DX95 DX75 or it can be switched to 10X GR DX300 or 16X GR DX95 DX75 magnification using the optical zoom gt pg 32 Zoom magnification of over 10X GR DX300 or 16X GR DX95 DX75 is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer e Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY I VIDEO MEMORY Switch Position Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm to the subject is possible when the Power Zoom Ring B is turned all the way clockwise Also see TELE MACRO in the Menu Screen on page 33 EN TAPE RECORDING 13 EN 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 starts from a blank portion the time code begins counting from 00 00 00 minute second frame If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene the time code continues from the last time code number To perform Random Assemble Editing I pg 41 43 time code is necessar
120. ustment 25 Self Timer GR DX300 only 26 5 Second Recording GR DX300 only 26 Night Scope ssesssseseeeeeeeeneennentn 27 Programme AE With Special Effects 27 Fade Wipe Effects cssccseceeeseeeeseeeeeeeee 28 Snapshot For Tape Recording 29 DUDAS D 29 Manel Focus 5 terere ern eee etn etu 30 Exposure Control cccesceseeeeseeeeteeeeeeees 30 c H 31 White Balance Adjustment 31 Manual White Balance Operation 31 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 32 36 For Recording Menu ssssssss 32 35 For Playback Menu ssssssss 35 36 DUBBING ert 37 38 Dubbing To Or From A VCR ssuessssse 37 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing 38 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 39 43 Slow Motion Playback 39 Frame By Frame Playback 39 Playback Special Effects sssesse 39 Playback Zoom escceeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeee 39 Audio Dubbing error tee 40 lis
121. wing chart 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 A Terminals 48 CAUTIONS NOTES It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C Storage 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 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
122. y 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 m NT Frames 12 34 24 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 15 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode F pg 14 Normal Playback 2 Set the Power Switch D to E or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Switch then start recording NOTES e The time code cannot be reset e During fast forwarding and rewinding the time code indication does not move smoothly e The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON pg 35 14
123. y heat up If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot 1 For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 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 near a heater 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

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