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Casio K837PCM1DMX Digital Camera User Manual

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1. 15 19 LED Light nett 33 Live Slow 33 Loading A Cassette 18 Loading A Memory Card 18 M Manal FOCUS deett Memory Card Motor Drive Mode TERMS gw 51 N Night Alive th ote eme 33 P Pictute Quality 2 52 25 c rro Sete Playback Sound Power Linked Operation 2 Program AE Effects and Shutter Effects 38 Q Quick Review periret 21 R Recording Capacity Memory Card sss 24 Roc A E EE 19 Recording Media Selection 32 Resetting The File Name 26 S Snapshot Mode ou eee eee eee teeta 34 Sound Mode 30 32 Speaker Volume 21 Specifications 50 Spot Exposure Control essees 36 T Tape Speed REC MODE 90 Tele Macro 90 Time Code 20 Tripod Mounting zd Troubleshooting eesse 42 45 W Warning Indications esses 44 White Balance Wide Mode A Wipe Or Fader Effects ss 37 Z ZOOMING wii E osse st nde de 20 TERMS 2006 Victor Company of Japan Limited Nzzea uo 2 Printed in Malaysia 0506ASR NF VM JVC MM ENGLISH SOFTWARE INSTALLATIO USB CONNECTION GUIDE ZZ l Contents JVC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
2. ONAA 3 Notice for Users sese 5 System Requirements 6 Software Installation Windows 7 Connecting Windows 8 Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card Windows oberen erre tini 9 Copying Files to the PC Windows 10 Playing Back Files on the PC Windows Disconnecting the USB cable Windows 11 Connections Macintosh 12 Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card Macintosh esee 18 Copying Files to the PC Macintosh 14 Playing Back Files on the PC Macintosh 14 Disconnecting the USB cable Macintosh 15 User s Guide Help Readme Windows 15 distribute rent lease or transfer the JVC SOFTWARE LICENSE Program to any third party or AGREEMENT otherwise let them use the Program 4 LIMITED WARRANTY JVC warrants that any media in which the Program is embodied are free from any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of thirty 30 days from the date of Your purchasing any our products accompanying the Program JVC s entire liability and your exclusive remedy in connection with the Program shall be replacement of such defective media EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES STATED HERE IN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW JVC AND ITS LICENSORS DISCLAIM ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIE
3. DE E PLEASE MNES SURE TO READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR ieee E He SEPTUARE ean GRAN Nave PITAL PUDT E KAMIBATOR ON VOUA Japan Lmted UVE to head Y res io ihe use the Progian HOWEVER INSTALLING DR USING THE PROGRAM INDICATES YOUR Fl e ete ot he Sd uci Tensal Doll hoo Nora ise No the salse Click Yes Then Choose Destination Location Screen appears Y 18i he felling deer i lolde click Nent To install to a diferent folder clik Bronce and select XJ Click Next Then Select Program Folder screen appears Program Folder sted below You may type a new folder Som te ey fer be Chek Ne to cont lt Back ees Jen Click Next Setup Status screen appears Wait for a moment until the installation is finished installshield Wizard x Setup Status Digital Photo Navigator 1 5 Setup is performing the requested operations Instaling CAProgram Files Digtal Photo Navigator 1 SNKETI d nx Cancel When the installation is finished Digital Photo Navigator Setup screen appears and asks you if you want to create the icon on the desktop zd Q Do you want to create the Icon on the Desktop If you need it click Yes If not click No NOTE If you perform installation of a software that is already installed uninstallation will start In this case perform the installation again after uninstallation is
4. Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO or MEMORY Set the Power Switch to REC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Set the recording mode to MI lt gt pg 15 For Video Playback Menu Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch For D S C Playback Menu refer to D S C PLAYBACK pg 24 2 Open the LCD monitor fully pg 19 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 Press V or gt to select the desired function and press SET The selected function menu appears Screen for Video and Screen for Video D S C Recording Menu Playback Menu REC MODE FUNCTION 5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected function NOTES You cannot enter Menu Screen during recording Certain functions cannot be set in the Video or D S C Recording Menus These icons will be displayed in grey white MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT gy 29 Video Recording and D S C Recording Menus amp FUNCTION gt pg 30 i SETTING c pg 30 f SYSTEM lt gt pg 31 ifs So wa amp Selected menu icon WIPE FADER DISPLAY c pg 31 DSC pg 32 1 Press V lt or gt to select the desired selection and press SET Example WIPE FADER Menu 2 Press or V to select the desired parameter and press SET or gt Selection is complet
5. swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it Dirty heads can cause the following problems No etie during playback Blocks of noise appear during playback During recording or playback the Head Clog Warning indicator 3 appears Recording cannot be performed properly In Such cases use an optional cleaning cassette Insert it and play back If the cassette is used more than once consecutively damage to the video heads may result After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds it stops automatically Also refer to the cleaning cassette s instructions If after using the cleaning cassette the problems still exist consult your nearest JVC dealer Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time In order to maintain a clear picture at all times periodic check ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1 000 hours For periodic check ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer How To Handle A CD ROM e Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center hole 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 RO
6. CAUTIONS cw 47 The Benefits Of Lithium lon Batteries Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold temperatures below 10 C 50 F its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re attach it to the camcorder The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions e To avoid hazards do not burn do not short circuit the terminals When transporting make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery If the battery cap is misplaced carry the battery in a plastic bag do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C 140 F as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers e To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shor
7. DUSB Universal Serial Bus Connector pg 41 Digital Video Connector DV IN OUT i LINK c pg 40 41 i LINK refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The amp logo is used for products compliant with the i LINK standard Audio Video Output Connector AV pg 23 39 DC Input Connector DC gt pg 13 GETTING STARTED cx 9 Indicators 23JPOWER CHARGE Lamp c pg 13 19 Other Parts BALCD Monitor lt gt pg 19 20 Ea Viewfinder pg 17 EdCard Cover 23 pg 18 EdBattery Pack Mount c pg 13 EJShoulder Strap Eyelet lt gt pg 12 EGrip Strap lt gt pg 16 Ed Speaker 7 pg 21 EilLens FLED Light Ed Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here ElStereo Microphone Ed Stud Hole c pg 17 Ed Tripod Mounting Socket lt pg 17 Ei Cassette Holder Cover gt pg 18 EdMemory Card Slot GETTING STARTED 10 en GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only 16 95 B 1 D Tape Running Indicator lt gt pg 19 Rotates while tape is running Selected Wide Mode Indicator lt gt pg 33 3 Live Slow Indicator lt gt pg 33 Recording Speed Mode SP LP lt pg 30 only LP indicator is displayed 8 Tape Remaining Time c pg 19 amp REC Appears during recording lt pg 19 PAUSE Appear
8. Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 2 5 to ensure safe use of this product ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR D372U GETTING STARTED 8 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for PLAYBACK Digital Video Camera http www jvc co jp english cyber For Accessories http www jvc co jp english accessory ADVANCED FEATURES 29 REFERENCES 42 TERMS 51 For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the z A bottom of the camcorder Retain this MultiMediaCard information for future reference Model No Serial No To deactivate the demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF pg 29 32 INSTRUCTIONS LYT1624 001A EN 2 EN Read This First Before recording important video be sure to make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly We recommend cleaning your video heads before use If you haven t used your camcorder for awhile the heads may be dirty We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette optional Be sure to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper environment Video heads can become dirty more e
9. Interval between still images approx 1 second The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to a YJ gt m 7 pg 32 I Manual Focus The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition In this case use the manual focus mode T setthe Power Switch to REC 2 Set the recording mode to IM lt pg 15 3 Press FOCUS The x manual focus indicator A appears 4 Press lt or gt to focus on a subject When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer ak or amp will blink 5 Press SET Focus adjustment is complete Manual focus indicator To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below When two subjects overlap in the same scene When illumination is low When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one color wall or a clear blue sky When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated 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
10. Pauses during video playback 1 Press gt t during playback 2 To resume normal playback press I again If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 22 en VIDEO PLAYBACK Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction during video playback 1 During playback press for forward search or lt lt for reverse search 2 To resume normal playback press IM During playback press and hold gt or lt lt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release the button normal playback resumes A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle Search This is not a malfunction ATTENTION During Shuttle Search parts of the picture may not be clearly visible particularly on the left side of the screen Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption lt gt pg 20 T Load a cassette pg 18 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Switch 4 Press BLANK e The BLANK SEARCH indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion To cancel Bla
11. pg 18 Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor e The viewfinder is pulled out and PRIORITY is set to FINDER gt Push the viewfinder back in or set PRIORITY to LCD pg 19 29 31 e The LCD monitors brightness setting is too dark gt Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor pg 19 gt If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the monitor fully gt pg 19 An error indication 01 04 or 06 appears A malfunction of some kind has occured In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable 7 pg 45 REFERENCES 44 en TROUBLESHOOTING Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level waa Qaa A 7 High Exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil the battery remaining power indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Appears if a tape is loaded e Blinks when no tape is loaded CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to REC and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO pg 15 3 USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording Use an optional cleaning cassette pg 48 D CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 ho
12. Basic Shooting D S C Snapshot D S C PLAYBACK Normal Playback Of Images Auto Playback Of Images Index Playback Of Files 2629 Removing On Screen Display 25 ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C 26 Resetting The File Name ni Protecting Files Deleting Files ussss Setting Print Information DPOF Setting Initializing A Memory Card CONTENTS gn 7 ADVANCED FEATURES 29 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 29 Changing The Menu Settings Recording Menus see Playback Menus eee FEATURES FOR RECORDING LED Light Live Slow Wide Mode Night Alive sse Snapshot Record Still Image On Tape Manual Focus eee eee Exposure Control WIS LOCK ntc Backlight Compensation Spot Exposure Control White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Adjustment Wipe Or Fader Effects Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects 38 EDITING ciiisean Dubbing To A VCR Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped et A DV Connector Digital Dubbing Connection To A Personal Computer REFERENCES TROUBLESHOOTING USER MAINTENANCE ssssscssssssessessssssssoosee 46
13. REC e Allows you to perform recording on the tape e Allows you to set various recording functions using the menus lt pg 29 OFF Allows you to switch off the camcorder PLAY e Allows you to play back a recording on the tape e Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a PC Allows you to set various playback functions using the Menus lt pg 29 VIDEO MEMORY Switch Position VIDEO Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape If REC SELECT is set to s Tz s Iv pg 32 still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card MEMORY Allows you to record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card GETTING STARTED pn 15 Auto Manual Mode Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to auto manual recording mode When manual mode is selected the indicator M appears on the LCD monitor Auto Mode EJ You can record using no special effects or manual adjustments Manual Mode M Manual recording is possible by setting various functions GETTING STARTED Power Linked Operation When the Power Switch is set to REC you can also turn on off the camcorder by opening closing the LCD monitor or pulling out pushing in the viewfinder INFORMATION The following explanations in this manual supposes the use of LCD monitor in
14. Select Open folders to view files using Num Windows Co Loree Explorer and click OK NOTE If the Removable Disk window does not appear confirm the connection pg 8 or perform the steps 1 and 2 in the right When using Windows Me 2000 1 Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop The Removable Disk icon which represents the memory card in the camcorder appears in the My Computer window E My Computer e w a iy con emovable Disk I R Double click the icon The folders in the memory card appear Removable Disk I DPOF setting data Still images Different file types are stored in different folders DCIM Contains folders with still images extension jpg MISC Contains folders with DPOF setting data NOTES Saving the wrong kinds of files in a memory card or deleting files or folders from a memory card can cause problems with the operation of the camcorder When it is necessary to delete a file from a memory card delete it through the camcorder Never disconnect the USB cable while 4m m gt is displayed on the camcorder s LCD monitor f you are using a brand new memory card you need to initialize the memory card with the camcorder first You may not be able to copy files from the memory card to the PC without doing so The file extension may not appear depend
15. background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking ah gt and amp Exposure Control FEATURES FOR RECORDING cy 35 iris Lock Manual exposure control 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 is bright T Set the Power Switch to REC 2 Set the recording mode to M lt pg 15 3 Set EXPOSURE to MANUAL in FUNCTION Menu lt pg 29 The exposure control menu appears 4 1o brighten the image press To darken the image press V maximum 6 3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight compensation lt pg 36 3 exposure has the same effect as when PROGRAM AE is set to SPOTLIGHT pg 38 Operation Mode VIDEO MEMORY Exposure Level 0 QEV 1 0 3EV 2 0 7EV 3 1 0EV 4 1 3EV 5 t1 7EV 6 2 0EV 5 Press SET or gt Exposure adjustment is complete To return to automatic exposure control Select AUTO in step 3 NOTES You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when PROGRAM AE is set to SPOTLIGHT or SNOW pg 38 or with the backlight compensation e f the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness
16. pg 38 White Balance cannot be activated e The Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode is activated gt Disengage the Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode before setting White Balance lt pg 38 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 gt If you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF pg 29 31 Other problems The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light during charging Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures gt To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F lt pg 47 The battery pack is not attached firmly Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly lt pg 13 SET DATE TIME appears The date time is not set Set the date time pg 16 The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement ye eye Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted Files stored in the memory card are protected gt Remove protection from the files stored in the memory card and delete them lt pg 26 When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at th
17. set GAIN UP to AUTO pg 29 31 Like the pupil of the human eye the iris contracts in well lit environments to keep too much light from entering and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light Use this function in the following situations 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 T Set the Power Switch to REC 2 Set the recording mode to M lt pg 15 3 Set EXPOSURE to MANUAL in FUNCTION Menu c pg 29 The exposure control menu appears 4 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold SET or gt for over 2 seconds The W indication appears 5 Press SET or gt The iris is locked 6 Press MENU The Menu Screen closes The L indicator appears To return to automatic iris control Select AUTO in step 3 The exposure control indicator and disappear To lock the exposure control and the iris After step 3 adjust the exposure by pressing or V Then lock the iris in steps 4 6 For automatic locking select AUTO in step 3 The exposure control and the iris become automatic ADVANCED FE
18. AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt pg 14 To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date time Set DATE TIME to ON or OFF t pg 29 32 Time code Set TIME CODE to OFF or ON lt pg 29 32 Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV lt pg 29 32 ADVANCED FEATURES AO en EDITING Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector Since a digital signal is sent there is little if any image or sound deterioration DV cable optional To DV IN OUT Core filter L o o coop 8 oooo Video unit equipped with DV connector To use this camcorder as a player T Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 Start playback on the camcorder c gt pg 21 4 Atthe point you want to start dubbing start recording on the video unit Refer to the video unit s instruction manual 5 To stop dubbing stop recording on the video unit then stop playback on this camcorder NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power
19. CAUTIONS scssssssssssessessessessoessessessesesssoessesses 47 SPECIFICATIONS sscssscesssssessssssessessnssessosssesses 50 TERMS 51 8 en GETTING STARTED index Controls Rewind Button lt lt pg 21 Left Button lt Quick Review Button QUICK REVIEW pg 21 Set Button SET lt pg 16 Data Battery Button DATA lt pg 14 Stop Button m 7 pg 21 Down Button V Backlight Compensation Button BACKLIGHT VIDEO MEMORY Switch c pg 15 Play Pause Button M lt gt pg 21 Up Button A Manual Focus Button FOCUS c pg 34 6 Wide 16 9 Button 16 9 pg 33 Blank Search BLANK lt pg 22 Menu Button MENU c pg 29 amp Fast Forward Button gt gt gt pg 21 Right Button gt Night Button NIGHT lt pg 33 Index Button INDEX lt pg 25 LED Light Button LIGHT 9 Diopter Adjustment Control lt gt pg 17 Auto Button AUTO lt gt pg 15 2 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT c pg 24 34 Live Slow Button pg 29 33 43 Power Zoom Lever T W lt gt pg 20 Speaker Volume Control VOL pg 21 Battery Release Button PUSH BATT pg 13 45 Recording Start Stop Button r pg 19 Power Switch REC PLAY OFF t pg 15 Lock Button c pg 15 8 Cassette Open Eject Switch OPEN EJECT pg 18 Connectors The connectors are located beneath the covers
20. Display CLOCK ADJ tx pg 16 Date Time Settings LANGUAGE Bas 301 hx ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPANOL PORTUGUES The language setting can be changed pg 16 DATE TIME OFF The date time does not appear ON The date time is always displayed 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 TIME CODE OFF Time code is not displayed ON Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV Frame numbers are not displayed during recording gt pg 20 ADVANCED FEATURES 32 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT DEMO MODE OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place ON Demonstrates certain functions such as Wipe Fader and Effects etc and can be used to confirm how these functions operate Demonstration starts in the following cases When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO MODE is turned ON With DEMO MODE set to ON if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to REC Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that the demonstration will resume NOTES f a cassette is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned
21. MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 3 Setthe camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 Connect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cable pg 12 On the camcorder s LCD monitor USB appears The memory card icon appears on the desktop Depending on the type of OS used iPhoto starts if the memory card contains a DCIM folder 5 Double click the memory card icon on the desktop The folders in the memory card appear eoe Iam 5 e e W d v Still images DPOF Setting data Different file types are stored in different folders DCIM Contains folders with still images extension jpg MISC Contains folders with DPOF setting data NOTES Saving the wrong kinds of files in a memory card or deleting files or folders from a memory card can cause problems with the operation of the camcorder When it is necessary to delete a file from a memory card delete it through the camcorder Never disconnect the USB cable while 4m m gt is displayed on the camcorder s LCD monitor f you are using a brand new memory card you need to initialize the memory card with the camcorder first You may not be able to copy files from the memory card to the PC without doing so X3 Copying Files to the PC Macintosh Still image files that are stored in a memory card can be copied to the PC and played back on the PC
22. appears 5 Press v or to select EXECUTE and press SET To cancel selection select RETURN i Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once T Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images 7 pg 24 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press v lt or gt to select DELETE and press SET The Menu appears To delete the currently displayed file 4 Press v or to select CURRENT and press SET or gt The DELETE screen appears 5 Press lt or gt to select the desired file DELETE CURRENT ALL 6 Press v or to select EXECUTE and press SET To cancel deletion select RETURN Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to delete NOTE If the Gu mark appears the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted DELETE DELETE EXECUTE RETURN To delete all files stored in the memory card 4 Press v or to select ALL and press SET or gt The DELETE screen appears 5 Press v or to select EXECUTE and press SET To cancel deletion select RETURN NOTES Protected files lt pg 26 cannot be deleted 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 d
23. are not displayed during recording If recording starts from a blank portion the time code begins counting from 00 00 00 minute second frame If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene the time code continues from the last time code number If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape the time code is interrupted When recording is resumed the time code starts counting up again from 00 00 00 This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene To prevent this perform Recording From The Middle Of A Tape rx pg 21 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 NOTES The time code cannot be reset During fast forwarding and rewinding the time code indication does not move smoothly The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON lt pg 32 Quick Review Enables to check the end of the last recording 1 Press QUICK REVIEW during the Recording Standby mode 2 Tape is rewound for about several seconds and played back automatical
24. data in the memory card 3 PHOTO Appears when taking Snapshot t pg 24 34 2 Spot Exposure Control Indicator ts pg 36 ES Backlight Compensation Indicator ts pg 36 Exposure Adjustment Indicator pg 35 Iris Lock Indicator gt pg 35 8 Wind Cut Indicator r pg 31 6 Date gt pg 16 Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator pg 34 During Video Playback 21 Tp 9 NES gt BLANK SEARCH PUSH STOP BUTTON TO CANCEL Battery Remaining Power Indicator ry pg 44 Sound Mode Indicator lt gt pg 32 Blank Search Indicator lt gt pg 22 4 Tape Speed SP LP c pg 32 only LP indicator is displayed Playback gt gt Fast Forward Shuttle Search lt a Rewind Shuttle Search II Pause ll gt Forward Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion 4 II Reverse Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion Date Time c pg 32 VOLUME Volume Level Indicator lt pg 21 BRIGHT Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder lt pg 17 8 Time Code c pg 32 GETTING STARTED gy 11 During D S C Playback 100 0013 BRIGHT gt i 1 Folder File Number lt gt pg 25 Operation Mode Indicator lt gt pg 25 S Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder lt pg 17 GETTING STARTED 12 en GETTING STARTED Provided Accessories CD AC Adapter AP V14U or AP V18U Battery Pack BN
25. en SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V Using AC Adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Power consumption Approx 2 8 W 3 0 W LCD monitor off viewfinder on Approx 3 2 W 3 4 W LCD monitor on viewfinder off Approx 6 5 W Maximum when charging the battery pack Using LED Light Dimensions W x H x D 59 mm x 94 mm x 114 mm 2 5 16 x 3 11 16 x 4 1 2 with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in Weight Approx 400 g 0 88 Ibs without battery cassette and lens cap Approx 480 g 1 06 Ibs incl battery cassette and lens cap Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Pickup 1 6 CCD Lens F 2 0 f 2 3 mm to 73 6 mm 32 1 power zoom lens Filter diameter 927 mm LCD monitor 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 33 color LCD Speaker Monaural LED Light Effective distance 1 5 m 5 ft For Digital Video Camera Format DV format SD mode Signal format NTSC standard Recording Playback format Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 BIT 48 kHz 2 channel 16 BIT Cassette Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette SP 80 min LP 120 min For D
26. finished I Connecting Windows Connecting the USB cable Connect the USB cable to copy still image files in a memory card to the PC To USB connector PC To USB connector Camcorder cm USB cable 1 Toassure safety make sure all units are turned off before making any connections 2 Use the USB cable to connect the camcorder to the PC d NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack When the USB cable is connected turning on or off the camcorder or switching the VIDEO MEMORY DSC mode on the camcorder causes malfunctions of the PC f you connect the camcorder to the PC through a USB hub compatibility issues between the hub and the PC may result in instability in the operation of the PC If this happens connect the camcorder directly to the PC not through the hub Do not use an extension USB cable QO N Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card Windows Make sure that there is a memory card in the camcorder Set the camcorder s VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch The camcorder turns on Connect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cable pg 8 On the camcorder s LCD monitor USB appears When using Windows XP The Removable Mmmm Disk window appears on the PC s screen after a moment
27. for several seconds e If COMMUNICATION ERROR appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press DATA several times there may be a problem with your battery In such a case consult your nearest JVC dealer Using AC Power Perform step 4 in Charging The Battery Pack NOTE The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as it may cause a fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire To resume the original function of the accurate battery power indication If the battery power indication differs from the actual operating time fully charge the battery and then run it down However this function may not turn back if the battery was used for a long period of time under extremely high low temperature condition or charged too many times f Operation Mode To turn on the camcorder set the Power Switch to any operation mode except OFF while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Lock Button POWER AUTO CHARGE lamp T rows C CHARGE VIDEO MEMORY Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO MEMORY Switch Power Switch Position
28. l Double click the memory card icon on the desktop The folders in the memory card appear 2 Create a new folder enter the folder name and then double click it 3 Select the folder to be copied and then drag and drop that folder in the destination folder 7E UNTITLED 995 o To copy still images Copy the folder within the DCIM folder NOTE Never disconnect the USB cable while 4m m gt is displayed on the camcorder s LCD monitor Playing Back Files on the PC Macintosh Use an application that can handle the JPEG file format To view a still image either double click the still image file extension jpg or drag and drop the file on the application icon 14 Disconnecting the USB cable Macintosh Before loading or unloading memory cards or turning off the PC first disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder 1 Drop the memory card a icon on the desktop into the Trash icon E e If the confirmation message appears click 2 Confirm that 4m m gt is not currently displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder f lt is currently displayed wait until it disappears before proceeding 3 Disconnect the USB cable 4 Setthe camcorder s Power Switch to OFF The camcorder turns off User s Guide Help Readme Windows This manual only refers to software installation and PC connection For more details of each software
29. on DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off DSC Factory preset QUALITY FINE STANDARD The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs Two Picture Quality modes are available FINE AF4 and STANDARD KA in order of quality NOTE The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used pg 24 REC SELECT O3 TAPE When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded only onto the tape gt C gt Iv TAPE CARD When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card 640 x 480 pixels i Playback Menus Factory preset SOUND MODE and NARRATION During tape playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made and plays the sound back Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture According to the menu access explanation on page 29 select SOUND MODE or NARRATION from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter The setting below are effective only for video playback except BRIGHT and REC MODE The parameters except OFF in ON SCREEN SOUND MODE and NARRATION settings are the same as in the de
30. part 12 212 and is only licensed to You with the same use rights JVC grants all commercial end users pursuant to the terms of this Agreement CAUTION Operate this equipment according to the operating procedures described in this manual Use only the provided CD ROM Never use any other CD ROM to run this software Do not attempt to modify this software e Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user s authority to operate the equipment i Notice for Users Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country about this software refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http www jvc victor co jp english worldmap index e html please fill out the following and have the appropriate information ready How to handle a CD ROM e Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center hole e Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface e Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight You can find the latest information in English on the provided software program at our world
31. set PRIORITY to FINDER pg 29 31 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears If you are in Playback mode BRIGHT zi please proceed to Step 5 4 Press V gt or lt to select DISPLAY and press SET The DISPLAY Menu appears 5 Press V gt or lt to select BRIGHT and press SET The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control menu appears Press or V until the appropriate brightness is reached and press SET or gt 7 Press MENU The menu screen closes Tripod Mounting To attach the camcorder to a tripod align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder Then tighten the screw clockwise e Some tripods are not equipped with studs GETTING STARTED 18 en GETTING STARTED fj Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette OPEN EJECT Cassette holder cover PUSH Cassette holder Make sure the window side is facing out protection tab T Slide and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automatically Do not touch internal components 2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH to close the cassette holder Be sure to press only the section labeled PUSH to close the cassette holder touching other parts m
32. still images refer to Deleting Files lt gt pg 27 When you do not want to hear the shutter sound set MELODY to OFF t pg 29 31 NOTE If shooting is not performed for approx 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to REC and power is supplied from the battery pack the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power To perform shooting again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor Approximate Number of Storable Images The number increases or decreases depending on the Picture Quality Image Size etc Image Size Picture SD Memory Card Quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 640 x 480 FINE 47 95 205 425 640 x 480 STANDARD 160 295 625 1285 Image Size Picture MultiMediaCard Quality 8MB 16 MB 32 MB 640 x 480 FINE 55 105 215 640 x 480 STANDARD 190 320 645 Optional D S C PLAYBACK f Normal Playback Of Images Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered then stored in numerical order in the memory card You can view the stored images one at a time much like flipping through a photo album Lock Button VIDEO MEMORY a T Load a memory card lt pg 18 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch A stored image is displayed 4 Pre
33. tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used LCD Monitor And Viewfinder While using the LCD monitor Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in Pull on the end of the LCD monitor and open the LCD monitor fully It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward 62 min While using the viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully NOTES The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened you can select which one to use Set PRIORITY to the desired mode in SYSTEM Menu t pg 29 31 Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder However this is not a malfunction lt pg 43 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 20 en VIDEO RECORDING Zooming Produces the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W e The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action Zoom in T Telephoto 10x24 Jr Zoom out W Wide angle Digital zoom zone 32X optical zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio NOTES Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in
34. to VIDEO Video and D S C Playback The tape is moving but there is no picture Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to its VIDEO mode gt Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback pg 21 e The cassette holder cover is open Close the cassette holder cover lt pg 18 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 lt gt pg 48 Advanced features The focus does not adjust automatically Focus is set to the Manual mode gt Set Focus to the Auto mode lt pg 34 e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation Clean the lens and check the focus again pg 46 Snapshot mode cannot be used e The Wide 16 9 mode 16 9 indicator is selected gt Disengage the 16 9 16 9 indicator Wide mode pg 33 The color of Snapshot looks strange e The light source or the subject does not include white Or there are various different light sources behind the subject gt Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame lt pg 34 37 The image taken using Snapshot is too dark e Shooting was performed under backlit conditions gt Press BACKLIGHT pg 36 The image taken using Snapshot is too bright e The subject is too bright gt Set s to SPOTLIGHT c
35. 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 Pemove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use e Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration 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 104 F or extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures e DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater e To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects Subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the lens and viewfinder s lens to direct sunlight Carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder Swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip
36. ATURES 36 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING I Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly With simple operation backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure T set the Power Switch to REC 2 Press BACKLIGHT so that the Backlight Compensation indicator ES appears To cancel Backlight Compensation Press BACKLIGHT twice so that the F9 indicator disappears NOTE Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white i Spot Exposure Control Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation You can select one of the three metering areas on the LCD monitor viewfinder T Set the Power Switch to REC 2 Set the recording mode to M c gt pg 15 3 Press BACKLIGHT twice so that the Spot Exposure Control indicator g appears A spot metering area frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor viewfinder 4 Press gt or to select the desired spot metering area frame 5 Press SET e Spot Exposure Control is engaged e Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of the selected area most appropriate To lock the iris After step 4 press and hold SET over 2 seconds The L indication appears and the iris is locked To cancel Spot Exposure Control Press BACKLIGHT once so that the e indicat
37. D WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN REGARD TO THE IMPORTANT TO CUSTOMERS PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM NAMED DIGITAL PHOTO NAVIGATOR Program ON YOUR PC The right to use the Program is granted by Victor Company of Japan Limited JVC to You only on the condition that You agree to the following Should You not agree to the terms here of You may not install or use the Program HOWEVER INSTALLING OR USING THE PROGRAM INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1 COPYRIGHT OWNERSHIP You acknowledge that all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in the Program are owned by JVC and its licensor and remain vested in JVC and such licensor The Program is protected under the copyright law of Japan and other countries and related PROGRAM AND THE ACCOMPANYING PRINTED MATERIALS SHOULD THERE BE ANY PROBLEM ARISING FROM OR CAUSED BY THE PROGRAM YOU SHOULD SETTLE ALL SUCH PROBLEM AT YOUR OWN COST AND EXPENSE Conventions 5 LIMITED LIABILITY 2 GRANT OF LICENSE TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY 1 Subject to the conditions of this APPLICABLE LAW IN NO EVENT Agreement JVC grants to You a non SHALL JVC AND ITS LICENSORS BE exclusive right to use the Program LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL You may install and use the Program INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL on a HDD or other storage devices
38. DAMAGES WHATSOEVER incorporated in Your PC REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF 2 You may make one 1 copy of the ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT Program solely for your personal TORT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT backup or archival purposes OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE 3 RESTRICTION ON THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM EVEN IF JVC HAS BEEN PROGRAM ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF 1 You may not reverse engineer SUCH DAMAGES YOU WILL decompile disassemble revise or INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS modify the Program except to the JVC FROM ANY LOSS LIABILITY OR extent that expressly permitted by COST ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY applicable law WAY CONNECTED TO CLAIMS FROM 2 You may not copy or use the ANY THIRD PARTY RELATING TO THE Program in whole or in part other USE OF THE PROGRAM than as expressly specified in this Agreement 3 You have no right to grant a license to use the Program and may not CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 6 TERM 9 GENERAL This Agreement will become effective on 1 No modification change addition the date when You install and use the deletion or other alternation of or to Program on Your machine and continue this Agreement will be valid unless to be in effect until the termination under reduced to writing and signed by an the following provision authorized representative of JVC Should You breach any provision of this 2 If any part of this Agreement is held Agreement JVC may terminate this invalid by or in conflict w
39. M in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight About moisture condensation e You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner e Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Adapter etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning CAUTIONS cy 49 Declaration of Conformity Model Number GR D372U Trade Name JVC Responsible party JVC AMERICAS CORP Address 1700 Valley Road Wayne N J 07470 Telephone Number 973 317 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this dev
40. N VF707U Approx 1 hr 30 min BN VF714U Approx 2 hrs 40 min BN VF733U Approx 5 hrs 40 min Provided NOTES This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery packs Using generic non JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry e If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first e 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 CHARGE lamp may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the camcorder then try charging again e f a fully charged battery pack is attached to the unit the POWER CHARGE lamp does not blink to indicate that charging is not performed e f the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one e Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas Using the optional AA VF7 Battery Charger you can charge the BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery pack without the camcorder e After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record Standby mode with the cassette inserted and no operation is performed PAUSE in
41. NDITION 100 MAX TIME LCD z LIIL min FINDER m IFTE 0 Ii min pm 50 lt Live Slow You can record and play back precious or hard to see moments at a slow speed The sound is recorded and played back in real time lt pg 33 Auto Button You can change the recording mode between manual setting to the standard mode setting of the camcorder by pressing the AUTO button GETTING STARTED 8 ne ODD 8 Provided Accessories POWER eronneen Operation Mode Language Settings Date Time Settings 16 Grip Adjustment 16 Viewfinder Adjustment 17 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 17 Tripod Mounting ssssess 17 Loading Unloading A Cassette 18 Loading Unloading A Memory Card 18 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 19 VIDEO RECORDING 19 Basic Recording Tape Remaining Time LCD Monitor And Viewfinder Zoomirng 5 nein Journalistic Shooting 20 Time Code 20 Quick Review eeen 21 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 21 VIDEO PLAYBACK s Normal Playback Still Playback Shuttle Search 22 Blank Search 22 Connections To A TV Or VCR 23 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK D S C RECORDING
42. R D Z70 USB Device e Windows Me ixi Confirm devices to be stopped Choose OK to continue Windows will attempt to stop the following devices Alter the devices are stopped they may be removed safely Busi B Disk e vO GR D270 N uw Cancel The model name depends on the connected camcorder Disconnect the USB cable Set the camcorder s Power Switch to OFF The camcorder turns off 1 Connections Macintosh Connect the USB cable to copy still image files in a memory card to the PC To USB connector To USB connector Camcorder 1 Toassure safety make sure all units are turned off before making any connections 2 Use the USB cable to connect the camcorder to the PC USB cable NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack When the USB cable is connected turning on or off the camcorder or switching the VIDEO MEMORY DSC mode on the camcorder causes malfunctions of the PC f you connect the camcorder to the PC through a USB hub compatibility issues between the hub and the PC may result in instability in the operation of the PC If this happens connect the camcorder directly to the PC not through the hub Do not use an extension USB cable 12 Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card Macintosh 1 Make sure that there is a memory card in the camcorder 2 Set the camcorder s VIDEO
43. Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus lt pg 34 then zoom in or out in Record mode Zooming is possible to a maximum of 900X or it can be switched to 32X magnification using the optical zoom pg 30 Zoom magnification of over 32X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W Also see TELE MACRO in FUNCTION Menu on page 30 When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject This will not occur when TELE MACRO is set to ON t pg 30 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 Time Code During recording a time code is recorded on the tape This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback Display Minutes Seconds Frames 30 frames z 1 second 12 34 24 Frames
44. SB cable and turn off the camcorder 1l Confirm that lt m is not currently displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder e f lt is currently displayed wait until it disappears before proceeding 2 Double ZIN click the 2 PSr 3 05 PM Safely Remove Hardware or Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the status bar The Safely Remove Hardware or Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box appears Windows XP If not wait a while then go to step 5 3 Select USB Mass Storage Device or USB Disk and then click Stop e Windows 2000 XP Safely Remove Hardware PR S i wo pee a E you that is safe to do so unplug th USB Mass Storage Device at GR D270 5 aun e Windows Me SE Selec he ice you want 1o rolos iet and en ciek Step When S Windows noties you that is sale to do so unplug the device from your a Hardware device USB Disk on JVC DV Camera Storage T7 Display device components a The Stop a Hardware device dialog box appears Click OK Windows 2000 Me If a message indicating that the device can be safely removed appears click OK and then click Close e Windows 2000 XP Stop a Hardware device Confirm devices to be stopped Choose OK to continue Windows wil attempt to stop the following devices After the devices are stopped they may be removed safely USB Mass Storage Device 5e Generic volume E lt JVC G
45. SET or gt Select from 24h or 12h 5 Set the year month date hour and minute Press A or V to select the value then press SET or gt Repeat this step until you have input all the settings NOTE Press lt to return to the previous setting 6 Press MENU The Menu screen closes CLOCK ADJ A MONTH DATE YEAR 12h v DEC 06 2006 07 05 AM Grip Adjustment 1 Adjust the velcro strip 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference Viewfinder Adjustment T Set the Power Switch to REC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability 3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Example Diopter Adjustment Control CAUTION When retracting the viewfinder take care not to pinch your fingers GETTING STARTED cw 17 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display T set the Power Switch to REC or PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully pg 19 e To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder pull out the viewfinder fully and
46. T or The PROTECT Screen appears 5 Press lt or to select the desired file Press v or to select EXECUTE and press SET To cancel protection select RETURN Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to protect PROTECT CURRENT PROTALL CANCALL PROTECT On PROTECTED RETURN To protect all files stored in the memory card 4 Press v or to select PROT ALL and press SET or gt The PROTECT screen appears 5 Press v or to select EXECUTE and press SET To cancel protection select RETURN NOTES If the G mark appears the currently displayed file is protected When the memory card is initialized 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 3 in Protecting Files To remove protection from the currently displayed file 4 Press v or to select CURRENT and press SET or The PROTECT screen appears 5 Press lt or to select the desired file Press v or to select EXECUTE and press SET To cancel selection select RETURN Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to remove protection To remove protection from all files stored in the memory card 4 Press v or to select CANC ALL and press SET or gt The PROTECT screen
47. TENANCE Cleaning The Camcorder Before cleaning turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC Adapter To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor To clean the lens Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper To clean the viewfinder lens Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower brush NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mold may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product e To clean the viewfinder please consult your nearest JVC dealer AC Adapter Whenusingthe AC Adapter inareas otherthan the USA The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 seriestype use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown Forthis AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter E Battery Packs
48. The light is on always 3m appears AUTO The light turns on automatically when dark 38A appears 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start video recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a still image NOTES Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to eyes If the light does not reach the subject when the LED Light setting is ON the Night Alive function will be activated and makes it possible to shoot the subject brighter There is a difference in the brightness of the images shot between the center area which is illuminated by the LED Light and the surrounding areas which will be darker Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter speed when the LED Light setting is ON they will appear slightly blurred Live Slow LED Light This feature is useful for recording or playing back precious or hard to see moments at a slow speed Sound is recorded and played back in real time Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the recording mode to M lt pg 15 3 Set SNAP SLOW to SLOW c pg 29 30 The Live Slow indicator x appears 4 Press SNAPSHOT SLOW during recording or playback e The moving pictures are divided into four frames They are recorded or played back for 1 5 seconds and then normal recording or playback resumes e This feature is effective when the recording mode selection is set to both EY or m NOTE Available
49. URES FOR D S C To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints T Perform steps 1 3 in To Print AII Still Images One Print For Each gt pg 27 Press V or to select CURRENT and press SET or The DPOF Screen appears 3 Press lt or to select the desired file 4 Press v or to select the number indication 00 and press SET DPOF SHEETS 00 RETURN 5 Select the number of prints by pressing to increase the number or v SHEETS to decrease the number 0 and press SET Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the desired number of DPOF 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 Press v or to select RETURN and press iuc SET The SAVE SAVE appears If you did not change any settings in step 3 through ENCE 5 the DPOF Menu reappears 7 Press v or to select EXECUTE to save the setting you have just made and press SET To cancel selection select CANCEL To Reset The Number Of Prints T Perform steps 1 3 in To Print All Still Images One Print For Each gt pg 27 Press V or to select RESET and press SET The DPOF screen appears 3 Press v or to select EXECUTE and press SET The normal playback screen appears To cancel selection select RETURN The number of prints is res
50. VF707U 3 Audio Video Cable 83 5 mini plug to RCA plug USB Cable Core Filter for USB cable see the right column for attachment 6 CD ROM Shoulder Strap see the right column for attachment Lens Cap see the bottom for attachment NOTES In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder Make sure to use the provided cables for connections Do not use any other cables How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration NOTE To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder Place here during shooting How To Attach The Shoulder Strap Follow the illustration 1 Thread the strap through the eyelet 2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap guide and the buckle To adjust the length of the strap loosen and then tighten the strap in the buckle Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet Strap guide 4 2 e he E uckle CN lt How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the core filters to the cables The core filter reduces interference Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter Stopper 2 Run the cable through the core filter leaving approx 3 c
51. asily if your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty area Cassette tapes should be removed from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases Store the camcorder in a bag or other container Use SP Standard mode for important video recordings LP Long Play mode lets you record 50 more video than SP Standard mode but you may experience mosaic like noise during playback depending on the tape characteristics and the usage environment So for important recordings we recommend using SP mode For safety and reliability It is recommended only genuine JVC batteries and accessories are used in this camcorder This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery packs Using generic non JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Only cassettes marked IN and memory cards marked 3 or MultiMediaCard can be used with this unit 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 po NOT leave the unit in place of over 50 C 122 F
52. ated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases REFERENCES 48 en CAUTIONS Memory Cards To properly use and store your memory cards be sure to read the following cautions e During use make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting e While the memory card is being accessed during recording playback deletion initialization etc hever unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder e Store memory cards away from heaters or other heat sources Out of direct sunlight Where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration Where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets LCD Monitor e To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom e To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth e Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot Main Unit e For safety DO NOT open the camcorders chassis disassemble or modify the
53. ay cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder resulting in injury or product damage Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover e When the battery pack s charge is low you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover Do not apply force Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use AC power before continuing 3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place 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 NOTES e f you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open close the cassette holder cover and try again If the cassette holder still does not open turn the camcorder off then on again e f the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette A few minutes later insert it again e When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover Loading Unloading A Memory Card Card Cover Memory card optional Write erase protection tab Clipped edge T Make sure the camcorder s power is off 2 Open the card cover 3 To load a memory card firml
54. ble you wish to use to the camcorder When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional VC VDV204U or VC VDV206U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector 4 or 6 pins on the PC f the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered the camcorder does not enter the USB mode The date time information cannot be captured into the PC Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software e The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector equipped capture board The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using ADVANCED FEATURES USB and or lt gt appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC NEVER disconnect the USB cable while 4mm is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage 42 en TROUBLESHOOTING If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your nearest 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 Power No power is supplied e The p
55. d with this unit Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand Before recording important video be sure to make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly We recommend cleaning your video heads before use If you haven t used your camcorder for a while the heads may be dirty We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette optional Be sure to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper environment Video heads can become dirty more easily if your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty area Cassette tapes should be removed from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases Store the camcorder in a bag or other container Use SP Standard mode for important video recordings LP Long Play mode lets you record 50 more video than SP Standard mode but you may experience mosaic like noise during playback depending on the tape characteristics and the usage environment So for important recordings we recommend using SP mode It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette ta
56. dicator may not appear the camcorder will automatically turn off its power supplied from the AC adapter In this case the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder GETTING STARTED 14 en GETTING STARTED Using The Battery Pack Perform steps 2 3 in Charging The Battery Pack Maximum continuous recording time Battery pack LCD Tomer Viewfinder on BN VF707U 1 hr 30 min 1 hr 40 min BN VF714U 3 hrs 3 hrs 25 min BN VF733U 7 hrs 8 hrs Provided NOTES Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly The LCD monitor is used repeatedly The playback mode is engaged repeatedly The LED Light is used e Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction Data Battery System You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time 1 Make sure the battery is attached and the Power Switch is set to OFF 2 Open the LCD monitor fully 3 Press DATA and the battery status screen appears e It is displayed for approx 3 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly and for approx 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold
57. e e The gt indicator shows the setting that is currently saved inside the camcorder s memory Press lt whenever you want to cancel or return to the previous Menu Screen 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen closes NOTE Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus Video Playback Menu REC MODE pg 32 zt SOUND MODE c pg 32 I NARRATION c pg 32 xx BRIGHT c pg 32 DATE TIME c pg 32 7 ON SCREEN c pg 32 amp TIME CODE c pg 32 Selected menu icon ws fn tu Example REC MODE Menu 1 Press or V to select the desired parameter and press SET or gt Selection is complete Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus e The p indicator shows the setting that is currently saved inside the camcorder s memory Press lt whenever you want to cancel or return to the previous Menu Screen 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen closes REC MODE ADVANCED FEATURES A p indicator REC MODE 30 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT i Recording Menus FUNCTION The following menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to REC Factory preset WIPE FADER pg 37 Wipe or Fader Effects EFFECT pg 38 Program AE Effects and Shutter Effects PROGRAM AE pg 38 Program AE Effects and Shutter Effects SHUTTER t pg 38 Pr
58. e indicator folder file number and battery remaining power indicator disappear To display the indicators again select ON Folder file number 100 0331 ON SCREEN gt ON Operation mode indicator DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 26 en ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C Resetting The File Name By resetting the file name a new folder will be made The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder It is convenient to separate the new files from previously made files T Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images pg 24 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press v lt or to select NO RESET and press SET The NO RESET screen appears l Press v or to select EXECUTE and press SET The new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVC00001 NOTE If the file name reaches DVC09999 a new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001 Ei Protecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files T Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images pg 24 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press V or gt to select PROTECT and press SET The PROTECT Menu appears To protect the currently displayed file 4 Press v or to select CURRENT and press SE
59. e bottom of the screen This is not a malfunction gt By recording with DIS de activated pg 29 30 this can be avoided When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector the camcorder does not operate e The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on gt Turn the camcorders power off and on again then operate it TROUBLESHOOTING y 43 Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish In places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor lt pg 17 19 e When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder e The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 9996 The cassette will not load properly The battery s charge is low Install a fully charged battery lt pg 13 The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder gt Push in the memory card a few more times
60. ears and the effect is reserved The selected effect indicator appears B Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 4 The effect indicator disappears NOTE You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button Di WIPE FADER OFF Disables the function Factory preset WHITE Wu Fade in or out with a white screen BLACK Bx Fade in or out with a black screen SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right 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 ADVANCED FEATURES 38 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects T set the Power Switch to REC 2 Set the recording mode to M c gt pg 15 3 Set EFFECT PROGRAM AE or SHUTTER in FUNCTION Menu c pg 29 The EFFECT PROGRAM AE or SHUTTER menu disappears and the selected effect is activated The selected effect indicator appears To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 3 The effect indicator disappears NOTES Program AE Effects and Shutter Effects can be changed during Record Standby Some modes of Program AE and Shutter Effects cannot be used during Night Alive When a subject is too brigh
61. eletion Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the memory card becomes corrupted initialize it pg 28 ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C xy 27 Setting Print Information DPOF Setting This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing You can select one of the 2 print information settings for images stored in the memory card To Print All Still Images One Print For Each or To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints NOTE If you load a memory card already set as shown below in a printer compatible with DPOF it will make prints of the selected still images automatically To Print All Still Images One Print For Each T Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images pg 24 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press V A lt Or to select DPOF and press SET The DPOF Menu appears 4 Press v or to select ALL 1 and press SET or gt The DPOF screen appears 5 Press v or to select EXECUTE and press SET The normal playback screen appears To cancel selection select RETURN DPOF CURRENT ALL 1 RESET DPOF ALL 1 EXECUTE RETURN DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 28 en ADDITIONAL FEAT
62. emory card pg 28 NO IMAGES STORED Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback CARD ERROR Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card Remove the memory card once and insert it again Repeat these procedures until no indication appears If the indication still appears the memory card is corrupted TROUBLESHOOTING gy 45 CHECK CARD S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the LOCK position UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY OR DC PLUG The error indications 01 02 or 06 show what type of malfunction has occured When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Remove the power supply battery etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications 03 or 04 show what type of malfunction has occured When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Eject the cassette once and re insert it then check if the indication clears When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer REFERENCES 46 en USER MAIN
63. et to 0 for all still images CAUTION While performing the above never disconnect power as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted l Initializing A Memory Card You can initialize a memory card any time After initializing all files and data stored in the memory card including those which have been protected are cleared Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 Press V A lt or gt to select FORMAT and press SET The FORMAT screen appears 5 Press v or to select EXECUTE and press FORMAT ERASE ALL EXISTING DATA EXECUTE RETURN SET The memory card is initialized e When initialization is finished NO IMAGES STORED appears To cancel initialization select RETURN CAUTION Do not perform any other operation Such as turning off the camcorder during initialization Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialization If the memory card becomes corrupted initialize it Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings c pg 29 32 VIDEO 3 MEMORY y 1 For video and D S C Recording Menus
64. has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm 3 15 16 or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids Such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused CAUTIONS e This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery packs and to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC Adapter An appropriate convers
65. ice must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada REFERENCES 50
66. igital Still Camera Storage media SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Compression system JPEG compatible File size Still image 1 mode 640 x 480 pixels Picture quality 2 modes FINE STANDARD Approximate number of storable images tx pg 24 For Connectors AV Video output 1 0 V p p 75 Q analog Audio output 300 mV rms 1 kQ analog stereo DV Input output 4 pin IEEE1394 compliant USB Mini USB B type USB 1 1 compliant AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11 V 1A Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice A AG Adapter ien reete 14 B Backlight Compensation 36 Battery Pack Blank Search C Changing The Menu Settings 29 32 Charging The Battery Pack 13 Connection To A Personal Computer Connections To A TV Or VOR D Data Battery cer Date Time Settings ssssse Deleting Files Demonstration Mode Digital Image Stabilization DIS 30 DPOF Setting Digital Print Order Format 27 28 DUBDDING reni eee tentes 39 40 E Exposure Control sesssssssss 35 l Initializing A Memory Card 28 Wis LOCK metet 35 L LCD Monitor and Viewfinder
67. ime Set DATE TIME to ON or OFF pg 29 32 e Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF pg 29 32 Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV pg 29 32 NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 14 To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card set the camcorder s Power Switch to REC 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 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 24 en D S C RECORDING l Basic Shooting D S C Snapshot You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots Still images are stored in the memory card NOTE Before continuing perform the procedures listed below Power pg 13 Loading a Memory Card c pg 18 SNAPSHOT S VIDEO MEAW VIDEO MEMORY bi T Remove the lens cap 2 Open the LCD monitor fully lt pg 19 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 4 Set the Power Switch to REC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch To change the Picture Quality 17 pg 29 32 5 Press SNAPSHOT The PHOTO indication appears while the snapshot is being taken To delete unwanted
68. in place where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 Do not leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use and check the unit regularly whether it is working or not SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance ENS WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it
69. ing on the FOLDER option setting of Windows Copying Files to the PC Windows Still image files that are stored in a memory card can be copied to the PC and played back on the PC 1 Perform the procedure in Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card Windows pg 9 18 My Pictures Ele Edt View Favorites Tools Help 40 f D j Search Folders F33 maa RE j File and Folder Tasks B Sample Pictures B E Rename this folder M The folders in the memory card appear 2 Create a new folder enter the folder name and then double click it e For example create a new folder in the My Pictures folder 3 Select the folder to be copied and then drag and drop that folder in the destination folder File Edit View Favorites Toos Help Q 5 Address EADCIM E File and Folder r E To copy still images Copy the folder within the DCIM folder 4m m appears on the LCD monitor of the camcorder and the folder is copied from the memory card to the PC NOTE Never disconnect the USB cable while 4m m gt is displayed on the camcorder s LCD monitor Playing Back Files on the PC Windows Use an application that can handle the JPEG file format To view a still image double click the still image file extension jP9 0 Disconnecting the USB cable Windows Before loading or unloading memory cards or turning off the PC first disconnect the U
70. ion 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 Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry There is also a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user When carrying be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit or in a malfunction Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover Do not let children operate the camcorder as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces It could tip over causing serious damage to the camcorder CAUTION Connecting cables Audio Video S Video etc to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall resulting in damage 4 EN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NOoapon gt E Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed a
71. itch The POWER CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode gt PAUSE is displayed To record in LP Long Play mode c pg 30 5 To start recording press the Recording Start Stop Button S REC appears on the display while recording is in progress 6 1o stop recording press the Recording Start Stop Button again The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode SP LP 30 min 30 min 45 min 60 min 60 min 90 min 80 min 80 min 120 min NOTES f the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes and no operation is performed amp PAUSE indicator may not appear the camcorders 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 VIDEO RECORDING cw 19 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 21 To turn the melody sounds off t pg 31 Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display min means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes the indication starts blinking e The time required to calculate and display the remaining
72. ith any law Agreement without giving any notice to having jurisdiction over this You In this event JVC may claim Agreement the remaining provisions against You for any damages caused by will remain in full force and effect Your breach Should this Agreement be 8 This Agreement shall be governed by terminated You must immediately and interpreted under the laws of destroy the Program stored in Your Japan The Tokyo District Court has machine including the erasing from any jurisdiction over all disputes which memory in Your PC and no longer own may arise with respect to the such Program execution interpretation and 7 EXPORT CONTROL performance of this Agreement You agree that You will not ship transfer Victor Company of Japan Limited or export the Program or underlying information and technology to any NOTE countries to which Japan and other If You acquired the Program in Germany relevant countries have initiated an the provisions of Sections 4 Limited _ embargo on such goods Warranty and 5 Limited Liability provided 8 U S GOVERNMENT USER above will be replaced with those of the If You are an agency of the United German version of this Agreement States of America the Government You acknowledge JVC s representation that the Program is a Commercial Item as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR part 2 101 g consisting unpublished Commercial Computer Software as those items are used at FAR
73. ll warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over LAS Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Before Using This Camcorder Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark Dy Make sure you only use memory cards with the mark S or MultiMediaCard This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Only cassettes marked Ty and memory cards marked Z9 or MultiMediaCard can be use
74. ly then pauses in the Recording Standby mode for the next shot Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search lt pg 22 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode See the right column 2 Set the Power Switch to REC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then start recording VIDEO PLAYBACK cy 24 l Normal Playback VOL Lock Button gt gt Speaker VIDEO MEMORY T Load a cassette pg 18 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 To start playback press IM 5 To stop playback press W During Stop mode press lt 4 to rewind or gt to fast forward the tape To control the speaker volume Slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume NOTES The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected TV rz pg 23 f Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automatically To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then to PLAY When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker Still Playback
75. m 1 3 16 of cable between the cable plug and the core filter Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration Core filter 3 em 1 3 1 16 Wind once 3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut NOTES Take care not to damage the cable e When connecting a cable attach the end with the core filter to the camcorder Power This camcorder s 2 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment Charging The Battery Pack Battery pack mount Sy PUSH Battery BATT pack O nr Arrow POWER et CHARGE To DC connector Power switch we AC Adapter To AC outlet T Set the Power Switch to OFF 2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 1 3 Slide down the battery pack until it locks in place 4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started 6 When the POWER CHARGE lamp goes out charging is finished Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder GETTING STARTED cu 13 To detach the battery pack Slide the battery pack upward while pressing PUSH BATT to detach it Battery pack Charging time B
76. ng requirements must be satisfied to connect a camcorder to a PC Hardware iMac iBook Power Mac G4 or G5 PowerBook G3 or G4 eMac Mac Mini equipped with a USB connector OS Mac OS X 10 1 5 10 2 1 to 10 2 8 10 3 1 to 10 3 9 10 4 2 10 4 3 RAM At least 128 MB The system requirements information above is not a guarantee that the provided software will work on all personal computers meeting those requirements e f your PC does not meet the system requirements above you can use the optional USB reader writer CU VUSD70 the PC card adapter CU VPSD60 or the floppy disk adapter CU VFSD50 to load the files in the memory card to the hard disk on your PC Refer to JVC Accessories on our world web site at http www jvc victor co jp english accessory e Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Software Installation Windows Follow the procedure described below to install the software Quit any other software you are using Check that there are no other application icons on the status bar Digital Photo Navigator 1 5 This application is used to organize still images and convert them into a variety of formats 1 Load the provided CD ROM into the PC 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation Following steps are the example of Digital Photo Navigator on Windows Me License Agreement screen appears xi se the est of the agreement
77. nk Search press m or BLANK NOTES Before starting Blank Search if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction If the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction f the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search the camcorder stops automatically A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected 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 J Connections To A TV Or VCR To AV connector Audio Video cable provided Yellow to VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has only A V input connectors O Red to AUDIO R IN GO White to AUDIO L IN Not required for watching still images only VIDEO PLAYBACK cy 23 T Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to aTV or VCR as shown in the illustration If using aVCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 4 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode 6 Start playback on the camcorder lt pg 21 To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date T
78. ogram AE Effects and Shutter Effects pg 35 Exposure Control W BALANCE pg 36 White Balance Adjustment OFF Disables the function ON When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m 3 3 ft set TELE MACRO to ON You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 40 cm 1 4 ft Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus i SETTING The following settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to REC Factory preset REC MODE SP To record in the SP Standard Play mode LP Long Play more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time SP indicator does not appear on the screen NOTES If the recording mode is switched the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound SOUND MODE 12BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models 16BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models OFF Disables the function ON 4j To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnifica
79. only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO This camcorder allows you to choose the type of image output format for video recording 1 Set the Power Switch to REC Press 16 9 button repeatedly to choose your selection gt 4 4 3 Records with no change in the screen ratio For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio When using this mode on a TV with a normal Screen ratio refer to your TV s instruction manual 16 9 For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the Screen without distortion The 16 9 indicator appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder the image is elongated vertically Factory preset NOTE Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO i Night Alive Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Although the recorded image is not grainy it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed Set the Power Switch to REC Set the recording mode to M lt pg 15 Press NIGHT so that the Night Alive indicator appears e The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity A appears beside while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted To deactivate Night Alive Press NIGHT again so tha
80. or disappears NOTES You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the same time with following functions e 16 9 in WIDE MODE c pg 33 e STROBE in EFFECT c pg 38 Digital Zoom cF pg 20 Depending on the shooting location and condition optimum result may not be attained f White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colors will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color tint reproduction To change the setting Set W BALANCE to the desired mode pg 29 The selected mode indicator except AUTO appears AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically NA MWB Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting Manual White Balance Adjustment cr pg 37 FINE Outdoors on a sunny day amp CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day Factory preset To return to automatic white balance Set W BALANCE to AUTO lt pg 29 J Manual White Balance Adjustment FEATURES FOR RECORDING cw 37 I Wipe Or Fader Effects Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting T Set the Power Switch to REC White pape
81. ower is not connected properly Connect the AC Adapter securely lt pg 14 e The battery pack is not attached firmly gt Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly pg 13 e The battery is dead gt Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one t pg 13 Video and D S C Recording Recording cannot be performed e The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE gt Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC pg 18 e TAPE END appears gt Replace with new cassette 7 pg 18 e The cassette holder cover is open Close the cassette holder cover When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear e This is not a malfunction When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant e This is not a malfunction During recording the date time does not appear e DATE TIME is set to OFF gt Set DATE TIME to ON gt pg 29 32 The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink Effects and DIS functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time gt Re read the sections covering Effects and DIS pg 29 30 38 Digital Zoom does not work e 32X optical zoom is selected gt Set ZOOM to 64X or 900X lt pg 30 e The VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY gt Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch
82. ox 10 m 32 ft to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus manually SHUTTER OFF Disables the function Factory preset 1 60 SHUTTER 1 60 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 60th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 100 SHUTTER 1 100 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 100th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapour lamp is reduced SHUTTER 1 500 SHUTTER 1 4000 These settings allow fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback by fixing shutter speed variables Use these settings when an automatic adjustment does not work well using SPORTS mode The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions Dubbing To A VCR connector C3 provided Yellow to VIDEO IN GO Red to AUDIO R IN GO White to AUDIO L IN Audio Video cable EDITING gy 39 To use this camcorder as a player 1 Following the illustrations connect the camcorder and the VCR s input connectors 2 start playback on the camcorder lt pg 21 3 At the point you want to start dubbing start recording on the VCR Refer to the VCR s instruction manual 4 7o stop dubbing stop recording on the VCR then stop playback on the camcorder NOTES It is recommended to use the
83. pes Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the performance of your camcorder Also read CAUTIONS on pages 47 49 EN 5 Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc 6 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe Fader Effects You can use the Wipe Fader Effects to make pro style scene transitions lt pg 37 Fade in Ia Fade out Program AE Effects and Shutter Effects For example SPORTS mode allows fast moving images to be captured one frame ata time for vivid stable slow motion i pg 38 LED Light You can brighten the subject in the dark place with the LED Light lt pg 33 Backlight Compensation Simply pressing the BACKLIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight pg 36 You can also select a spot metering area So that more precise exposure compensation is available lt pg 36 Spot Exposure Control Data Battery You can check the battery status by simply pressing the DATA button lt pg 14 s BATTERY CO
84. r 2 Set the recording mode to MJ gt pg 15 3 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen 4 Select MWB in wB W BALANCE menu c pg 29 then press and hold SET or gt until NA begins blinking When the setting is completed NA stops blinking 5 Press SET or gt to engage the setting Press MENU The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator 4 is displayed NOTES In step 3 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually t pg 34 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural fluorescent candlelight etc Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped T Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to REC 3 Set the recording mode to M gt pg 15 4 Set rg in FUNCTION Menu pg 29 The WIPE FADER menu disapp
85. refer to its user s guide help Readme m Digital Photo Navigator The instruction manual is included on the CD ROM in PDF format Right click the CD ROM icon in My Computer then click Open Double click the Docs folder Open the Start pdf file and click the button of the desired language Note that Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Reader must be installed to read PDF files e Adobe Reader can be loaded from Adobe s web site http www adobe com i5 JVC 2005 Victor Company of Japan Limited M6D1 Printed in Malaysia 1205ASR PR VM o 9 OS c2 oz pm oz SE gt zr oor cdd ooo m zZz z
86. s during Record Standby mode lt pg 19 SLOW Appears when using Live Slow pg 33 2 Selected Wipe Fader Effect Indicator pg 37 8 Date Time c pg 31 Time Code e pg 31 32 Digital Image Stabilizer DIS lt gt pg 30 9 SOUND 12BIT 16BIT Sound Mode Indicator pg 30 Appears for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder During D S C Recording Only TEM CDImage Size 640 640 x 480 pg 32 Picture Quality Ke FINE and KZ STANDARD in order of quality pg 32 Remaining Number Of Shots gt pg 24 Displays the approximate remaining number of shots that can be stored during D S C recording During Both Video And D S C Recording R om mM 10x gt K o mon 43 Eoo Bh Battery Remaining Power Indicator gt pg 44 Operation Mode c pg 15 EN Auto Mode M Manual Mode LED Light Indicator rs pg 33 ag Night Alive Indicator c pg 33 305A Gain Up Mode r pg 31 Shutter Speed 6 White Balance Indicator lt gt pg 36 Selected Effect Indicator 8 Selected Program AE Indicator c pg 38 9 Approximate Zoom Ratio rs pg 20 9 Zoom Indicator lt gt pg 20 Shooting Icon gt pg 24 Appears and blinks during shooting 2 Card Icon pg 24 KP3 Appears during shooting m Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded Im Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is reading the
87. scription on page 30 REC MODE SP LP Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference It is recommended you use REC MODE in Playback Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing SP indicator does not appear on the sreen STEREO lil Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND L Sound from the L channel is output SOUND R K Sound from the R channel is output NARRATION Although it is not possible to perform audio dubbing with this camcorder you can hear sound from an audio dubbed tape during playback using this function OFF Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo ON Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo lt pg 45 MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels BRIGHT tz pg 17 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display DATE TIME OFF The DATE TIME does not appear ON The DATE TIME is always displayed ON SCREEN OFF LCD LCD TV When set to OFF the camcorders display disappears TIME CODE OFF ON c pg 20 Time Code LED Light FEATURES FOR RECORDING cy 33 I Wide Mode LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or D S C shooting 1 Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the setting OFF Turns off the light ON
88. ss to display the previous file Press gt to display the next file NOTE Images shot and stored on the card with another device with resolutions other than 640 x 480 will be displayed as thumbnails only These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC fj Auto Playback Of Images D S C PLAYBACK gy 25 l Removing On Screen Display You can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically T Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images 2 Press p m to start Auto Playback f you press lt during Auto Playback files are displayed in descending order f you press gt during Auto Playback files are displayed in ascending order To end Auto Playback press W index Playback Of Files You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want T Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images 2 Press INDEX The Index Screen appears 3 Press V lt or gt to move the frame to the desired file 4 Press SET The selected file is displayed Selected file Index number T Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press V or gt to select ON SCREEN and press SET The ON SCREEN Menu appears 4 Press v or to select OFF and press SET or gt then press MENU The operation mod
89. supply instead of the battery pack c pg 14 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 lf SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN OUT connector When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U or VC VDV206U DV cable To use this camcorder as a recorder T Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY 4 Set REC MODE to SP or LP pg 32 5 start playback on the player 6 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to engage the Record Pause mode e The DV IN indication appears on the screen 7 Atthe point you want to start dubbing press the Recording Start Stop Button to start dubbing The indication rotates 8 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop dubbing The indication stops rotating 9 Press m to return to the normal playback mode NOTE Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND MODE se
90. t or reflective a vertical streak may appear smear phenomenon Smear phenomenon tends to occur when SPORTS or any mode of SHUTTER 1 500 1 4000 is selected EF EFFECT OFF Disables the function Factory preset SEPIA ld Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos MONOTONE B W Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W CLASSIC pm Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Not available for still image recording amp PROGRAM AE OFF Disables the function Factory preset SPORTS amp Variable Shutter Speed 1 250 1 4000 This setting allows fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions SNOW amp Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow SPOTLIGHT g Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights TWILIGHT g Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance pg 36 is automatically set to but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from appr
91. t the Night Alive indicator disappears NOTES During Night Alive GAIN UP or DIS in SETTING Menu c pg 30 31 cannot be activated Night Alive cannot be activated simultaneously with SNOW or SPORTS of PROGRAM AE or all modes of SHUTTER rx pg 38 During Night Alive it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended ADVANCED FEATURES 34 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING Snapshot Record Still Image On Tape This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to REC 3 Set the recording mode to M lt gt pg 15 4 Set SNAP SLOW to SNAP pg 29 30 5 Press SNAPSHOT e There is the sound effect of a shutter closing e The PHOTO indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 5 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode You can perform Snapshot also during recording A still image will be recorded for approx 5 seconds then the normal recording resumes e Snapshot is effective when the recording mode selection is set to both EY or e Snapshot mode cannot be used when the 16 9 Wide mode 16 9 indicator is selected Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an effect similar to serial photography
92. ten 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 Terminals ASS NOTES e It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes e Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions e During use make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust e Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources Out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those gener
93. tion NOTES Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or depending on the shooting condition e The KW indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO SNAP SLOW SNAP Snapshot mode SLOW Live Slow mode For details on the procedure refer to Live Slow pg 33 and Snapshot Record Still Image On Tape lt pg 34 Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO 32X When set to 32X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 32X since digital zoom will be disengaged 64X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 32X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 64X digital magnification 900X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 32X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 900X digital magnification Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment AGC The overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright AUTO 3A The shutter speed is automatically adjusted Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at slow shutter speed pro
94. tting lt pg 30 Connection To A Personal Computer A Using USB cable B Using DV cable IN OUT Core filter Core filter USB cable DV cable provided optional Core filter ee or To DV connector PC PC with DV connector When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable make sure to follow the procedure below Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camcorder and or the PC Connect the DV cable first to the PC and then to the camcorder Connect the DV cable plugs correctly according to the shape of the DV connector EDITING gy 41 A Using USB cable It is possible to transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC 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 If you are using a Windows XP you can use Windows Messenger to conduct video conferences over the Internet using a camcorder For details refer to the help for the Windows Messenger NOTES Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND PC CONNECTION GUIDE for the bundled software and drivers It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 14 Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the ca
95. ur 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 REC and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback SET DATE TIME e Appears when the date time is not set pg 16 e The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory card s memory is full and shooting is not possible HDV m3 Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV format are detected The pictures in the HDV format cannot be played back with this camcorder Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF or a file with a size that is not compatible with this camcorder COPY PROTECTED Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder MEMORY CARD Appears if there is no memory card loaded when the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to REC and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY PLEASE FORMAT Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt or it has not been initialized Initialize the m
96. vides 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 MEA is displayed WIND CUT OFF Disengages the function ON Helps cut down on noise created by wind The 3 indicator appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal 1i SYSTEM The 4 SYSTEM functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to REC are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY Factory preset MELODY OFF Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape ON A melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect pg 24 34 CAM RESET RETURN Does not reset all settings to the factory preset EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory preset LCD The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened FINDER The image is displayed in the viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT gw 31 DISPLAY e The following menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to HEC The DISPLAY settings except BRIGHT and LANGUAGE are effective only for shooting Factory preset BRIGHT c pg 17 Brightness Adjustment Of The
97. wide web server at http www jvc victor co jp english index e html Product Name Model Problem Error Message Manufacturer Model Desktop Laptop pc CPU OS Memory MB Disk Space MB Please note that it may take some time to respond to your questions depending on their subject matter JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your PC or questions regarding specifications or performance of the OS other applications or drivers Corporation in the United States and or i System Requirements other countries Macintosh is a registered trademark of m Windows Apple Computer Inc The following requirements must be e Other product and company names satisfied to connect a camcorder to a PC included in this instruction manual are and to use Digital Photo Navigator trademarks and or registered trademarks OS Windows Millennium Edition Me of their respective holders pre installed Windows 2000 Professional 2000 pre installed Windows XP Home Edition XP pre installed or Windows XP Professional XP pre installed CPU Intel MMX Pentium at least 200 MHz RAM At least 64 MB Free hard disk space At least 10 MB for installation at least 500 MB recommended Connector USB connector Display Must be capable of displaying 800 x 600 dots with 16 bit color Miscellaneous Internet Explorer 5 5 or later m Macintosh The followi
98. y insert it with its clipped edge first To unload a memory card push it once After the memory card comes out of the camcorder pull it out Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label 4 Close the card cover To protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card Slide the write erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of LOCK This prevents the memory card from being recorded over To record on this memory card slide the tab back to the position opposite to LOCK before loading it NOTES e 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 lt pg 28 ATTENTION Do not insert or remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognize whether or not the card is installed I Basic Recording NOTE Before continuing perform the procedures listed below Power pg 13 Loading A Cassette pg 18 VIDEO NEN VIDEO MEMORY Lock Button Recording Start Stop Button d KM Za Remove the lens cap lt pg 12 2 Open the LCD monitor fully 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 4 Set the Power Switch to REC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the sw
99. your operation If you want to use the viewfinder close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully 16 en GETTING STARTED fj Language Settings Date Time Settings The language on the display can be changed pg 29 31 T Set the Power Switch to REC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully lt pg 19 3 Set the recording mode to M gt pg 15 4 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 5 Press V gt or lt to select DISPLAY and LANGUAGE press SET The DISPLAY 3 Menu appears e amo a 6 Press v gt or lt to B select LANGUAGE and press SET 7 Press or v to select the desired language aeae and press SET or gt Een Press lt whenever you gt ENGLISH want to return to the FRANGAIS previous menu screen EE es 8 Press MENU The Menu Screen closes The date time is recorded onto the tape at all times but its display can be turned on or off during playback c7 pg 31 32 1 Perform steps 1 5 in Language Settings on the left column 2 Press V gt or lt to select CLOCK ADJ and press SET The date display format is highlighted 3 Press or v to select the desired date display format then press SET or gt Select from MONTH DATE YEAR DATE MONTH YEAR or YEAR MONTH DATE 4 Press or v to select the time display format then press

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