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LYT0708-001A
EN
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
INSTRUCTIONS
GR-DV2000
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the
bottom of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
ENGLISH
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
7
GETTING STARTED
8 – 17
RECORDING
18 – 39
Basic Recording For Video .................... 18
Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera
(D.S.C.) ........................................ 21
Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. ...... 22
Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. .. 24
PLAYBACK
40 – 53
Basic Playback For Video ..................... 40
Advanced Features For Video ................ 41
Basic Playback For D.S.C. ..................... 44
Advanced Features For D.S.C. ............... 46
CONNECTIONS
54 – 57
Basic Connections .............................. 54
Advanced Connections ......................... 56
DUBBING
58 – 60
Dubbing To Or From A VCR................... 58
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit
Equipped With A DV Connector ............ 59
Dubbing Images Recorded
On A Tape To A Memory Card .............. 60
USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT
61 – 72
Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame
Playback and Playback Zoom .............. 63
Playback Special Effects ...................... 64
Random Assemble Editing .................... 65
For More Accurate Editing .................... 69
Audio Dubbing .................................. 71
Insert Editing ................................... 72
TROUBLESHOOTING
73 – 79
USER MAINTENANCE
80
INDEX
81 – 88
Jack Box ......................................... 81
Controls, Connectors And Indicators ........ 82
Indications ...................................... 84
CAUTIONS
89 – 91
TERMS
92 – 93
SPECIFICATIONS
94 – 95
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Web and answer our Consumer Survey
(in English only):
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2 EN
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. Use the
JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and,
to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC
Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion
adapter may be necessary to accommodate different
designs of AC outlets in different countries.)
Using This Instruction Manual
All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page.
Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.
Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.
It is recommended that you . . .
..... refer to the Index ( pgs. 81 – 88) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely important
information regarding the safe use of this product.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 89 through 91 before use.
NOTES:
The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety
caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the
main unit.
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC
Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The AA-V40U AC Power Adapter/Charger should be
used with:
AC 120 V`, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada,
AC 110 V 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz in other countries.
CAUTION (applies to the AA-V40U)
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION (s’applique à l’AA-V40U)
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE
LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions
contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on
a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all
sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or
more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper,
or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems
must be considered and the local rules or laws
governing the disposal of these batteries must be
followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places
with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or
liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equip-
ment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
Caution: (applies to Jack Box)
To reduce the risk of fire, do not remove
cover. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service person.
EN3
5. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product
and to protect it from overheating, these openings must
not be blocked or covered.
Do not block the openings by placing the product on a
bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
Do not place the product in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturers instructions have been
adhered to.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only
as recommended by the manufacturer.
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode.
2. Lightning
For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will
prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.
3. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines
or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might
be fatal.
IMPORTANT PRODUCT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.
But improper use can result in potential electrical
shock or fire hazards. This product has been
engineered and manufactured to assure your
personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in
safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its
installation, use and servicing.
ATTENTION:
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions
marked on your product and its operating instruc-
tions. For your safety, please read all the safety and
operating instructions before you operate this
product and keep this manual for future reference.
INSTALLATION
1. Grounding or Polarization
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still
fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized plug.
(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (ground-
ing) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type
power outlet. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
2. Power Sources
Operate your product only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult
your product dealer or local power company. If your
product is intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
3. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire
or electric shock.
4. Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the product.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION
810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
GROUND CLAMP
4 EN
USE
1. Accessories
To avoid personal injury:
Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the
product.
Use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer and follow the manufacturers
instructions for any mounting of the product.
Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across
thresholds or deep-pile carpets.
2. Product and Cart
Combination
A product and cart
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause
the product and cart
combination to overturn.
3. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near waterfor example,
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and
the like.
4. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the product.
5. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer of this product as they may cause
hazards.
6. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
7. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
SERVICING
1. Servicing
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a
marked change in performance and you are unable
to restore normal operation by following the detailed
procedure in its operating instructions, do not
attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
2. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performancethis indicates a need for service.
3. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
4. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in safe
operating condition.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
EN5
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as
lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.
When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap. Carrying
or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the
unit, or in a malfunction.
Take care not to get your 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!
Attaching the Jack Box to the camcorder with cables (S-Video, Editing, DC, etc.) connected, then
leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder
to fall, resulting in damage.
Attach only the optional JVC VL-V3U Video Light, VL-F3U Video Flash or MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom
Microphone to the camcorders Info-Shoe.
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and
MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked and memory cards marked or
can be used with this unit.
Before recording an important scene . . .
.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark .
.... make sure you only use memory cards with the mark
or .
.... 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, perform-
ance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permis-
sion beforehand.)
6 EN
Remote Control Unit
RM-V716U
CD-ROM
The CD ROM contains the
following 5 software programs:
USB Driver Soft (for Windows
®
)
USB Driver Soft (for Macintosh
®
)
Presto!
Mr. Photo
PhotoAlbum
ImageFolio
AAA (R03) Battery x 2
(for remote control unit)
Jack Box
CU-V504U
Editing Cable
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
Shoulder Strap
MultiMediaCard (16 MB)
(Already inserted in the
camcorder)
S-Video Cable
Lens Hood ( pg. 7
for attachment)
USB Cable
AC Power Adapter/Charger
AA-V40U
Battery Pack
BN-V408U
DC Cord
Audio/Video Cable
(ø3.5 mini-plug to
RCA plug)
EN7
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is
set to ON (factory-preset).
Available when the Power Switch is set to
or and
no cassette is in the camcorder.
Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the
demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for
more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.
DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power
is turned off.
To cancel Automatic Demonstration:
1. Set the Power Switch to
while pressing down the Lock
Button located on the switch and press the MENU wheel.
The Menu Screen appears.
2. Rotate the MENU wheel to select
SYSTEM and press
it. The SYSTEM Menu appears.
3. Rotate the MENU wheel to select DEMO MODE and
press it. The Sub Menu appears.
4. Rotate the MENU wheel to select OFF and press it.
5. Rotate the MENU wheel to select
1
RETURN, and press it
twice.
The normal screen appears.
How To Attach The Lens Hood
The provided lens hood helps block out glare when shooting under bright sunlight, the same way professional
photographers do.
MODEDEMO
ON
OFF
MENU Wheel
Sub Menu
Align the lens hood with the
camcorders lens and screw
it in clockwise.
Threading
8 EN
GETTING STARTED
Power
This camcorders 2-way power supply system lets you
choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use
provided power supply units with other equipment.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
1
Make sure you unplug the camcorders DC cord from
the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/
Chargers power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER
indicator lights.
2
Attach the battery pack with the mark aligned
with the corresponding marks on the AC Power
Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE indicator begins
blinking to indicate charging has started.
3
When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays
lit, charging is finished. Slide the battery and lift off.
Remember to unplug the AC Adapter/Chargers
power cord from the AC outlet.
To AC outlet
CHARGE indicator
POWER
indicator
DC OUT connector
AC Power
Adapter/
Charger
NOTES:
If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first.
Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C (50°F and 95°F). 20°C to 25°C (68°F to
77°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incom-
plete.
Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack.
Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.
To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.
If you connect the camcorders DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the
camcorder and charging stops.
Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to
use it only in well-ventilated areas.
When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE indicator may
not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger, then try charging again.
If 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.
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder
temperatures.
About Batteries
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or
expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire
or explosion.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come
in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and
possibly start a fire.
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large power
capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold temperatures
(below 10°C/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. As long as the battery pack
itself is not cold, it should not affect performance.
(If youre using a heating pad, make sure the battery pack does
not come in direct contact with it.)
Battery pack
BN-V408U
BN-V416U (optional)
BN-V428U (optional)
Fully charging time
approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
approx. 2 hrs.
approx. 3 hrs. 20 min.
Battery pack
BN-V408U,
BN-V416U or
BN-V428U
EN9
To DC Input
connector
To AC outlet
AC Power
Adapter/
Charger
DC cord
ATTENTION:
Before detaching the power source,
make sure that the camcorders power
is turned off. Failure to do so can result
in a camcorder malfunction.
USING THE BATTERY PACK
1
With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward,
push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack
mount .
2
Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place .
If the battery pack is attached with its mark set
in the wrong direction, a malfunction may occur.
To Detach The Battery Pack . . .
.... slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding
down BATT. RELEASE to detach it.
Power cord
Approximate recording time
BATT. RELEASE
Switch
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.
Before extended use, it is recommended that you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting time.
USING AC POWER
Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as shown in the illustration).
NOTES:
The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to
240 V.
For other notes,
pg. 8.
INFORMATION:
The extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed
of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/Charger:
VU-V840 KIT : BN-V840U battery pack & AA-
V15U AC Power Adapter/Charger
VU-V856 KIT : BN-V856U battery pack & AA-
V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger
Read the kit's instruction manual before using.
Neither BN-V840U nor BN-V856U can be
charged by using the AC Power Adapter/Charger
provided with this camcorder. Use only the AA-
V15U AC Power Adapter/Charger for BN-V840U
battery pack and only AA-V80U AC Power
Adapter/Charger for BN-V856U battery pack .
Battery pack
BN-V408U
BN-V416U
(optional)
BN-V428U
(optional)
BN-V840U
(optional)
BN-V856U
(optional)
LCD monitor on/
Viewfinder off
1 hr. 5 min.
2 hrs. 10 min.
3 hrs. 50 min.
5 hrs. 20 min.
7 hrs. 30 min.
LCD monitor off/
Viewfinder on
1 hr. 15 min.
2 hrs. 30 min.
4 hrs. 20 min.
6 hrs. 10 min.
8 hrs. 40 min.
To DC OUT
connector
Jack Box
10 EN
PAUSE
Grip Adjustment
1
Separate the Velcro strip.
2
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp
the grip.
3
Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily
operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and
Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.
Viewfinder Adjustment
1
Set the Power Switch to or while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch. Set the Shooting Mode Switch to any
position.
2
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.
Diopter
Adjustment
Control
Power Switch
GETTING STARTED
(cont.)
Shooting Mode
Switch
Shoulder Strap Attachment
1
Following the illustration, thread the strap
through the eyelet , then fold it back and
thread it through the buckle . Repeat the
procedure to attach the other end of the strap to
the other eyelet , making sure the strap is not
twisted.
CAUTION:
When using a tripod, be sure to open and
extend its legs fully to stabilize the
camcorder. To prevent damage to the unit
caused by falling over, do not use a small-
sized tripod.
Tripod Mounting
1
Align the screw and camera direction stud on
the tripod with the cameras mounting socket
and stud hole. Then tighten the screw.
Some tripods are not equipped with studs.
Power Zoom Lever
Recording
Start/Stop button
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Date/Time Settings
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its
display can be turned on or off during playback
( pg. 41).
1
Set the Power Switch to while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch, and open the
LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.
The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned
on.
2
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
3
Rotate the MENU wheel to select DISPLAY.
Press it and the DISPLAY Menu appears.
4
Rotate the MENU wheel to select CLOCK ADJ..
Press it and month is highlighted.
Rotate the MENU wheel to input the month. Press it.
Repeat to input the day, year, hour and minute.
Rotate the MENU wheel to select
1
RETURN, and
press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.
Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery
To store the date/time in memory, the clocks rechargeable
lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder. While the
camcorder is connected to an AC outlet using the AC
Power Adapter/Charger, or while the battery pack attached
to the camcorder continues to supply power, the clocks
rechargeable lithium battery is always charged. However,
if the camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months, the
clocks lithium battery will become discharged and the
date/time stored in memory will be lost. When this occurs,
first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC
Power Adapter/Charger for over 24 hours to charge the
clocks rechargeable lithium battery. Then perform the
date/time setting before using the camcorder.
Note that the camcorder can be used without setting the
date/time.
NOTE:
Even if you select CLOCK ADJ., if the parameter is not
highlighted the camcorders internal clock continues to
operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/
time parameter (month), the clock stops. When you finish
setting the minute and press the MENU wheel, the date
and time begin operation from the date and time you just
set.
Display
MENU Wheel
Power Switch
Lock Button
DISPLAY Menu
Power Lamp
12 EN
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a
cassette.
1
Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the
arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it
locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.
Do not touch internal components.
2
Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to
close the cassette holder.
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely
before closing the cassette holder cover.
When the batterys charge is low, you may not be
able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not
apply force. Replace the battery with a fully charged
one before continuing.
3
Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks
into place.
OPEN/EJECT Switch
Cassette holder
PUSH HERE
Cassette
holder cover
Make sure the
window side is
facing out.
Erase protection tab*
Tape
Recording mode
SP LP
30 min. 30 min. 45 min.
60 min. 60 min. 90 min.
80 min. 80 min. 120 min.
Approximate recording time
NOTES:
It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force.
If 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.
If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few
minutes later, insert it again.
When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment, wait a short time before
opening the cassette holder cover.
Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder.
Even when the camcorder is switched off, a cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is
closed with the camcorder switched off, however, it may not recede. It is recommended to turn the power on
before loading or unloading.
When resuming recording, once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the
tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of whether the cassette holder
came out or not. See page 23 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.
*
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.
Be sure to press only the section labeled PUSH
HERE to close the cassette holder; touching
other parts may cause your finger to get caught
in the cassette holder, resulting in injury or
product damage.
GETTING STARTED
(cont.)
EN13
Memory card
Card Cover
Loading A Memory Card
The provided MultiMediaCard is already inserted in the
camcorder when you receive the camcorder.
1
Make sure the camcorders power is off.
2
Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD).
3
Insert the memory card clipped edge first.
Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the
label.
4
To close the card cover, push it until you hear a click.
To Unload A Memory Card . . .
.... in step 3 push the memory card, which then comes
out of the camcorder automatically. Pull it out and
close the card cover.
NOTES:
Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked
or MultiMediaCards marked .
Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with
this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory card ,
consult its manufacturer or dealer.
Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to
FORMAT the card.
pg. 49.
ATTENTION:
Do not insert/remove the memory card while the
camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the memory
card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to
become unable to recognize whether or not the card
is installed.
Clipped edge
Label
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UXGA
P
L
A
Y
O
F
F
Operation Mode
Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your
preference using the Power Switch and Shooting Mode
Switch.
When the Power Switch is set to ,
appears. When set to or , there is
no indication.
To turn on the camcorder, first set the Power
Switch to any operation mode except OFF
while pressing down the Lock Button located
on the switch, then pull out the viewfinder
fully or open the LCD monitor fully.
Power Switch
Lock Button
Power lamp
GETTING STARTED
(cont.)
Power Switch Position
(Manual):
Allows you to set various recording functions using
the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than
Full Auto recording, try this mode.
(Full Auto):
Allows you to record using NO special effects or
manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.
OFF:
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
:
Allows you to play back a recording on the tape, to
display an image stored in the memory card or to
transfer a still image recorded on the tape or in the
memory card to a computer.
Shooting Mode Switch Position
VIDEO:
Allows you to record on a tape. Approx. 6 seconds
of a still image can be inserted between video
recordings ( pg. 20).
Zoom magnification over 10X is available
( pg. 22, 29).
Allows you to record video on a tape and store still
images in a memory card simultaneously ( pg. 26).
Allows you to record moving images (successive
jitter-free still images) with superior quality on a tape
( pg. 24). The still images can also be processed
on a PC or printed out.
XGA/VGA:
Allows you to record still images in a memory card
( pg. 16, 21).
File size:1024 x 768 pixels (XGA) or
640 x 480 pixels (VGA)
UXGA:
Allows you to record still images in a memory card
at high resolution ( pg. 16, 21). Suitable for
recording still images with superior quality.
File size:1600 x 1200 pixels
No display : When set to VIDEO
XGA or VGA : When set to XGA/VGA
UXGA : When set to UXGA
Shooting Mode Switch
The following indications appear in the upper
left corner, depending on the Shooting Mode
Switch position.
EN15
REC MODE SP
LP
Recording Mode Setting
Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference.
1
Set the Power Switch to while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch, and open the
LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.
The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned
on.
2
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
3
Rotate the MENU wheel to select CAMERA and
press it. The CAMERA Menu appears.
4
Rotate the MENU wheel to select REC MODE and
press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select SP or LP
by rotating the MENU wheel and press it. Rotate the
MENU wheel to select
1
RETURN, and press it
twice. The Menu Screen closes.
Audio Dubbing ( pg. 71) and Insert Editing
( pg. 72) are impossible on a tape recorded in the
LP mode.
•“LP (Long Play) is more economical, providing
1.5 times the recording time.
NOTES:
If the recording mode is switched during recording, 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.
Display
Menu Screen
Sub Menu
MENU Wheel
Power Switch
Lock Button
Power Lamp
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GETTING STARTED
(cont.)
TYQUAL I
UXGA
STANDARD
AUTO
GAVSIZE
NRETUR
Display
Menu Screen
MENU Wheel
Power Switch
Lock Button
Power Lamp
Picture Mode Setting
The Picture mode can be selected to best match your
needs.
1
Set the Power Switch to while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch, and open the
LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.
The power lamp lights and the camcorder turns on.
2
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
3
Rotate the MENU wheel to select DSC and
press it. The DSC Menu appears.
4
Rotate the MENU wheel to select QUALITY and
press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the MENU
wheel to select the desired mode and press it.
If you are recording with the Shooting Mode Switch
(
pg. 14) set to XGA/VGA . . . go to step 5.
If you are recording with the Shooting Mode Switch
set to UXGA . . . go to step 6.
5
Rotate the MENU wheel to select SIZE and press it.
The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to
select XGA or VGA.
Go to step 7.
6
Rotate the MENU wheel to select UXGA and press
it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to
select the desired mode.
AUTO : or appears ( pg. 21).
Automatically processes the image
according to the DOUBLE or ENLARGE
methods described below, depending on
the shooting situation or subject.
DOUBLE : appears ( pg. 21).
Engages pixel-shift technology to double-
expose the image and generate a UXGA-
sized picture.
ENLARGE : appears ( pg. 21).
Digitally enlarges the image to UXGA
size.
7
Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN, and
press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.
EN17
NOTES:
If the Shooting Mode Switch is set to UXGA during
video recording, the camcorder stops video recording.
The camcorder automatically zooms out to less than 2X
when the Shooting Mode Switch is set to UXGA.
With images shot in the UXGA mode . . .
the shutter speed is applicable only up to 1/500 in the
SPORTS mode (
pg. 37).
Sepia and Monotone cannot be activated.
If DOUBLE is selected in the UXGA mode, images
may not be processed properly in the following
situations:
when the subject has no contrast (difference in
brightness and darkness).
when shooting in a dark place.
when the subject contains identical patterns that are
regularly repeated.
when shooting under a flickering light such as a
fluorescent light or candlelight.
when the subject is moving rapidly.
when there is excessive camera-shake.
If AUTO is selected in the UXGA mode, and any of
the shooting situations listed above are encountered, the
camcorder will automatically process the image using
the ENLARGE method.
STORAGE CAPACITY
The number of storable images depends on the selected
picture quality and size as well as the composition of the
subjects in the images.
Approximate number of storable images
(Provided 16 MB MultiMediaCard)
SIZE
UXGA (1600 x 1200)
XGA (1024 x 768)
VGA (640 x 480)
QUALITY
FINE
20
48
100
STANDARD
60
144
300
Approximate number of storable images
(Optional 8 MB MultiMediaCard)
SIZE
UXGA (1600 x 1200)
XGA (1024 x 768)
VGA (640 x 480)
QUALITY
FINE
10
24
50
STANDARD
30
72
150
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180°
90°
25
min
90 min
89 min
3 min
2 min
1 min0 min
min
BR I GHT
RECORDING
Basic Recording For Video
Power lamp
Tally lamp
(lights while
recording is
in progress)
Lock Button
Recording Start/Stop Button
Tape remaining
time indicator
(Approximate)
(Now
calculating)
(Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking)
Display
MENU Wheel
To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display
.... rotate the MENU wheel until the bright level indicator
on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is
reached.
It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the view-
finder.
Power Switch
PUSH-OPEN Button
NOTE:
You should already have performed the procedures listed
below. If not, do so before continuing.
Power (
pg. 8)
Grip Adjustment (
pg. 10)
Viewfinder Adjustment (
pg. 10)
Load A Cassette (
pg. 12)
Recording Mode Setting (
pg. 15)
1
Set the Shooting Mode Switch to VIDEO, then set
the Power Switch to or while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Make sure CAMERA MODE is set to VIDEO in
the Menu Screen ( pg. 28, 29).
Shooting while using the viewfinder:
Make sure the
LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out the
viewfinder fully.
Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a
click, otherwise it may be pushed back in during
use.
Shooting while using the LCD monitor:
Make sure
the viewfinder is pushed back in. Press PUSH-OPEN
and open the LCD monitor fully. Tilt it upward/
downward for best viewability.
The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the
Record-Standby mode. PAUSE is displayed.
2
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
appears while recording is in progress.
To Stop Recording . . .
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder
re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
Shooting
Mode Switch
EN19
Self-Recording
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).
INTERFACE SHOOTING
The person you shoot can view himself/herself in the LCD
monitor, and you can even shoot yourself while viewing
your own image in the LCD monitor.
Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180° so that it
faces forward. When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to
an angle of over approx. 105°, the monitor image is
inverted vertically. If the viewfinder is pulled out at that
time, it also switches on.
Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when self-
recording) and start recording.
During Interface Shooting, the monitor image and
indications do not appear inverted as they would when
viewing a mirror.
NOTES:
During Interface Shooting, the Tape Running indicator
and warning indications (
pg. 87, 88) are the only
ones that are shown; they appear reversed in the display
as they would when viewing a mirror, but are not
reversed in the recording.
The tape remaining indicator does not appear during
interface shooting. However, when the remaining time
reaches 2 minutes, the indicator appears showing the
remaining time: (blinking)
(blinking) (blinking)
NOTES:
When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this
happens, use the viewfinder instead.
The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during Interface
Shooting.
The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.
There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force.
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing
the cassette holder cover.
The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation,
may vary according to the type of tape used.
TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off automatically if left in this
condition for 5 minutes. TAPE END also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded.
If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, 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.
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 (
pg. 23).
During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker. To hear the sound, connect optional headphones to
the PHONE connector. The sound volume is at the level it was adjusted to during playback (
pg. 40).
To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off,
pg. 28, 31.
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SNAP MODE
FULL
MUL T I
4
MUL T I
9
NEGA POS I
PINUP
FRAME
* There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.
When FULL, FRAME, PIN-UP or NEGA
POSI is selected, snapshot recording will always be
performed with higher quality (
pg. 24) even if
CAMERA MODE is set to VIDEO.
RECORDING
Basic Recording For Video (cont.)
Snapshot (For Video Recording)
This feature lets you record still images that look like
photographs onto a tape.
SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION
1
Set the Shooting Mode Switch to VIDEO, then set the
Power Switch to
while pressing down the Lock
Button located on the switch. Pull out the viewfinder
fully or open the LCD monitor fully.
2
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
3
Rotate the MENU wheel to select CAMERA. Press
it and the CAMERA Menu appears.
4
Rotate the MENU wheel to select SNAP MODE, then
press it.
5
Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired Snapshot
mode, then press it.
Rotate the MENU wheel to select
1
RETURN and press
it twice. The Menu Screen closes.
SNAPSHOT RECORDING
1
Set CAMERA MODE to VIDEO or PS-VIDEO in the
Menu Screen (
pg. 28, 29).
2
Press SNAPSHOT.
If you press during Record-Standby . . .
..... PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded
for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters
the Record-Standby mode.
If you press during Recording . . .
..... PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded
for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording
resumes.
Motor Drive Mode
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial
photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second)
NOTES:
To remove the shutter sound,
BEEP on pg. 31.
If Digital Zoom is used while in the MULTI-4 or MULTI-
9 mode, Snapshot recording will be performed with 10X
magnification.
If Snapshot recording is not possible, PHOTO blinks when
SNAPSHOT is pressed.
If Program AE with special effects (
pg. 36) is engaged,
certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled
during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.
If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON
(
pg. 29), the Stabilizer will be disabled.
To dub images recorded on a tape to a memory card,
pg. 60.
When shooting in the Multi-Analyzer 4 or Multi-Analyzer 9
modes, the optional flash (
pg. 83) will not light.
During playback as well, all snapshot modes except Nega/
Posi mode are available when
COPY is set to
OFF in the Menu Screen (
pg. 41).
When a headphone set is connected to the PHONE
connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker,
however it is recorded onto the tape.
Power Switch
Display
Lock Button
Shooting
Mode Switch
MULTI-9
Multi-Analyzer 9
FULL
Snapshot mode
with no frame*
FRAME
Snapshot mode
with frame*
MULTI-4
Multi-Analyzer 4
NEGA POSI
Nega/Posi mode*
PIN-UP
Pin-Up mode
Menu Screen
SNAPSHOT
Button
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RECORDING
Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.)
Basic Shooting (Snapshot)
You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for
taking snapshots.
NOTE:
You should already have performed the procedures listed
below. If not, do so before continuing.
Power (
pg. 8)
Grip Adjustment (
pg. 10)
Viewfinder Adjustment (
pg. 10)
Loading A Memory Card (
pg. 13)
Picture Mode Setting (
pg. 16)
1
Set the Shooting Mode Switch to XGA/VGA or UXGA,
then set the Power Switch to
or while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the
LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.
2
Press SNAPSHOT halfway. The screen becomes a still
image, which is captured into the camcorders memory.
However, it is not recorded until SNAPSHOT is pressed
fully.
At this moment, if you release SNAPSHOT, snapshot
recording will be canceled.
3
Press SNAPSHOT fully.
The image is recorded in the memory card .
Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no
frame.
To Delete Unwanted Still Images . . .
..... when unwanted still images are stored in the memory
card or its memory is full, refer to Deleting Images
(
pg. 47) and delete unwanted still images.
To Remove The Shutter Sound . . .
..... when you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set
BEEP to OFF in the Menu Screen (
pg. 28, 31). The
sound is no longer heard from the speaker.
NOTES:
Even if DIS is set to ON (
pg. 29), the Stabilizer will
be disabled.
If Snapshot recording is not possible, PHOTO blinks when
SNAPSHOT is pressed.
If Program AE with special effects (
pg. 36) is engaged,
certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled
during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.
If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes when the
Power Switch is set to
or and power is supplied
from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically
to save power. To perform shooting again, close the LCD
monitor and re-open it. When using the viewfinder, push
back it in and pull it out again.
The Motor Drive mode (
pg. 20) is disabled when the
Shooting Mode Switch is set to XGA/VGA or UXGA.
When a headphone set is connected to the PHONE
connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker.
Still images taken are compliant to DCF (Design rules for
Camera File systems). They do not have any compatibility
with devices which are not compliant to DCF.
In the XGA mode, images shot using a 680,000-pixel
Progressive Scan CCD (effective area: 630,000 pixels, 962 x
654 pixels) are converted and stored in the XGA mode file
size (1024 x 768 pixels).
Power Switch
Lock Button
Number of shots taken
Displays the number of images
that have already been shot.
Display
Shooting icon
Appears and blinks during shooting.
Shooting
Mode Switch
Snapshot mode
with no frame
There is the sound of a shutter closing.
Picture Size
Displays the file size of the stored image: UXGA, XGA
or VGA. (
pg. 16)
UXGA Mode icon
Displays the process utilized to create the UXGA size
image:
(DOUBLE) or (ENLARGE). ( pg. 16)
Card icon
Appears during shooting and blinks when a
memory card is not loaded.
Total number of shots
Displays the approximate total number of
shots that can be stored, including those
already taken. The number increases or
decreases depending on the shots stored,
the Picture mode, Shooting mode, etc.
Picture Quality
Displays the quality of the stored image: FINE or
STD (standard) (in order of quality) (
pg. 16).
SNAPSHOT
Button
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10
x
W
T
10
x
W
T
20
x
W
T
40
x
W
T
RECORDING
Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C.
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)
Power Zoom Lever
Zoom display
FEATURE:
Zooming
PURPOSE:
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous
change in image magnification.
OPERATION:
Zoom In
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T.
Zoom Out
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W.
The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the
quicker the zoom action.
NOTES:
Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In
this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby,
lock the focus by using the manual focus
(
pg. 27), then zoom in or out in Record mode.
Zooming is possible to a maximum of 300X, or it
can be switched to 10X magnification using the
optical zoom (
pg. 29).
Zoom magnification of over 10X 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 in the following cases:
When digital image processing, such as Picture
Wipe/Dissolve (
pg. 34, 35) or Video Echo
(
pg. 36, 37), is activated.
When the Shooting Mode Switch is set to UXGA
or XGA/VGA (
pg. 14).
When CAMERA MODE is set to DUAL in the
Menu Screen (
pg. 28, 29).
When CAMERA MODE is set to PS-VIDEO
and WIDE MODE is set to PS-WIDE in the
Menu Screen (
pg. 28, 29).
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
the Menu Screen on page 30.
Approximate zoom ratio
Digital zoom
zone
10X (optical)
zoom zone
Power Switch
MENU Wheel
EN23
NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
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.
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from 00:00:00
(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code
continues from the last time code number.
To perform Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 65 70), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank
portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time
code starts counting up again from 00:00:00. This means the camcorder may record the same time
codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform Recording From The
Middle of A Tape below 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.
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
1. Play back a tape or use Blank Search ( pg. 43) to find the spot at which you want to start recording,
then engage the Still Playback mode ( pg. 40).
2. Set the Power Switch to or while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then
start recording.
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 (
pg. 31, 41).
Shooting start point
Newly recorded sceneBlankAlready recorded scene
Time code
05:43:21
Time code
00:00:00
Tape
Time code
00:00:00
Shooting start pointShooting stop point
12:34:24
Display
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape
Shooting start point
Time code
05:43:21
Time code
05:44:00
Tape
Time code
00:00:00
Shooting start pointShooting start point
Proper recording
Latest sceneNew sceneAlready recorded scene
Frames
(30 frames = 1 second)
Seconds
Minutes
Frames are not displayed
during recording.
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Progressive Mode Recording
This mode lets you record moving images (successive
jitter-free still images) onto a tape. Images can then played
back jitter-free, with superior quality. High-resolution still
images can also be processed on a personal computer or
can be printed out ( pg. 57).
1
Set the Shooting Mode Switch to VIDEO, then set
the Power Switch to while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the
viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.
2
Set CAMERA MODE to PS-VIDEO in the Menu
Screen ( pg. 28, 29).
3
To start Progressive Mode Recording, press the
Recording Start/Stop Button.
To End Progressive Mode Recording . . .
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder
enters the Record-Standby mode.
NOTES:
When an image recorded using the Progressive Mode is
played back, the image may not look natural.
When CAMERA MODE is set to PS-VIDEO, Picture
Wipe/Dissolve (
pg. 34) and some Program AE with
special effects (
pg. 36) cannot be used.
If SNAPSHOT is pressed in the PS-VIDEO mode, a
snapshot will be recorded with higher quality than in
VIDEO mode. However, MULTI-4 and MULTI-9
cannot be used (
pg. 20).
Lock Button
Recording Start/Stop Button
Power Switch
RECORDING
Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C.
Shooting
Mode Switch
SNAPSHOT
Button
EN25
Description of Progressive Scan CCD
Progressive Scan is a special image sensing method which, unlike conventional interlace scanning, is able to
pick up all the lines of picture information in one Scan. Since the Progressive Scan CCD is capable of
outputting 60 full Frames* per second twice the amount of conventional systems it is able to deliver a
high quality picture even when its output signal is converted to a format that can be viewed on a TV screen.
*A NTSC TV screen image is composed of 30 Frames per second. 1 Frame is made up of 2 Fields.
Scan CScan A
1 Frame
Scan B
Skip
Scan D
Skip
Scan A
1. Regular shooting of moving images
Records 30 odd and 30 even image Fields, for a total of 60
per second. Since there is a time lag between an odd and
even Field, when they are combined to make 1 Frame the
part of the image that is moving appears as image jitter.
However, during normal playback, the moving picture
looks smooth and natural.
2. Progressive mode shooting of moving images (Progressive Mode Recording pg. 24)
Scan A is recorded, divided into an odd- and even-number Field, and then Scan B is skipped. Scans C and D
are handled in the same way as Scans A and B, as illustrated below, thereby recording 30 Frames per second.
Since each recorded odd- and even-number Field originates from the same Scan there is no time lag between
them, and so when they are combined into a Frame and a still image is displayed on a TV or PC monitor the
picture does not look jittery. However, when moving images are played back, the picture can look unnatural.
Even-number
Field
30 Frames per second
Odd-number
Field
Odd-number
Field
Even-number
Field
Scan B
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RECORDING
Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)
Dual Shooting
Lets you record images on a tape and store still images in a
memory card simultaneously. In other words, it is possible
to store still images in the memory card without
interrupting image recording on the tape.
1
Set the Shooting Mode Switch to VIDEO, then set
the Power Switch to while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the
viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.
2
Set CAMERA MODE to DUAL in the Menu
Screen ( pg. 28, 29).
3
While recording to a tape, press SNAPSHOT halfway.
A still image is displayed in the lower right corner of
the screen where the video image being recorded is
displayed.
At this moment, if you release SNAPSHOT,
snapshot recording will be canceled.
4
Press SNAPSHOT fully. The displayed still image is
stored in the memory card.
NOTES:
If SNAPSHOT is pressed in the Record-Standby mode,
only a still image is stored in the memory card. Video
recording does not take place.
If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON
(
pg. 29), the Stabilizer will be disabled.
The Stabilizer is less effective in the DUAL mode than in
other modes.
Still images are stored in the memory card in VGA mode
file size (
pg. 14).
When CAMERA MODE is set to DUAL, all Fade/
Wipe Effects and some Program AE with special effects
cannot be used (
pg. 34 37).
The optional flash (
pg. 83) will not light during video
recording.
Power Switch
FOCUS Button
Video image
Shooting
Mode Switch
Released position
Still image
Fully-pressed
position
Half-pressed
position
SNAPSHOT Button
Lock Button
FOCUS Ring
SNAPSHOT
Button
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While focusing on a nearer
subject
While focusing on a further
subject
FEATURE:
Auto Focus
PURPOSE:
The camcorders Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx.
5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity.
However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual
focusing):
When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
When illumination is low.*
When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall, or
a clear, blue sky.*
When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*
When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated.
When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.
* The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: , , and
NOTES:
If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a
piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry
naturally.
When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first (
pg. 22). If zoomed-in in the auto focus
mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder
and the subject. This will not occur when TELE MACRO (
pg. 30) is activated.
FEATURE:
Manual Focus
PURPOSE:
To obtain correct focus.
OPERATION:
1) If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments
( pg. 10).
2) Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and set the
Shooting Mode Switch to VIDEO, then press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator appears.
3) To focus on a farther subject, rotate the Focus Ring clockwise. appears and blinks.
To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the Focus Ring counterclockwise. appears and blinks.
To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS or set the Power Switch to .
NOTES:
Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If
you focus in on a subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when
zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.
When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, or will blink.
Focus detection zone
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Menu Screen
MENU Wheel
Lock Button
Power Switch
RECORDING
Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)
Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more
detailed camcorder settings ( pg. 29 31) .
1
Set the Power Switch to while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch, then pull out
the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.
2
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
3
Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function
menu, and press it. The selected function menu
appears.
4
Function menu setting depends on the function.
If you have selected FADER/WIPE,
PROGRAM AE or W. BALANCE . . .
.... see pg. 29.
If you have selected CAMERA, MANUAL,
SYSTEM, DISPLAY or DSC . . .
.... go to step 5.
5
Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function
and press it. The Sub Menu appears.
Then, rotate the MENU wheel to select the parameter,
and press it. Selection is complete.
6
Rotate the MENU wheel to select
1
RETURN and
press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.
The icon represents END.
Sub Menu
Normal Screen
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Menu Screen Explanations
Refer to Fade/Wipe Effects ( pg. 34, 35).
Refer to Program AE With Special Effects ( pg. 36, 37).
Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance
Operation ( pg. 39).
Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your
pre-ference ( pg. 15).
Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is
recommended for use when performing audio dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32
kHz mode of previous models)
Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equiva-
lent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models)
When set to 10X while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will
reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged.
Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying
images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum
of 40X digital magnification.
Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying
images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum
of 300X digital magnification.
Refer to Snapshot (For Video Recording) ( pg. 20).
Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.
The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright.
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/30 1/200 sec.). Shooting a
subject in low or poor lighting at 1/30 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter
image than in the AGC mode, but the subjects movements are not smooth or
natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the shutter speed is
being automatically adjusted, is displayed.
Enables regular video shooting.
Enables Dual Shooting ( pg. 26).
Enables Progressive Mode Recording ( pg. 24).
To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at
high magnification.
NOTES:
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or
under the following conditions:
When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.
When shooting dark or dim subjects.
When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.
When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.
When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.
Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.
The indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used.
CAMERA
FADER/WIPE
PROGRAM AE
W.BALANCE
REC MODE
SOUND
MODE
ZOOM
GAIN UP
CAMERA
MODE
12 BIT
16 BIT
10X
40X
300X
OFF
AGC
AUTO
VIDEO
DUAL
PS-VIDEO
OFF
ON
SNAP MODE
DIS
MANUAL
: Factory-preset
NOTES:
The CAMERA settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both and .
The MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to .
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: Factory-preset
Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)
RECORDING
Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)
WIDE
MODE
Refer to Self-Timer ( pg. 32).
Refer to 5-Second Recording ( pg. 33).
Allows you to record a few frames only. By using an inanimate object and
changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though it is
moving ( pg. 33).
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the
zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m (3.3 ft.) to the
subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set
to ON, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx.
60 cm (2 ft.).
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.
Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a
normal screen ratio.
Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on
wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut
and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. appears. When using this mode, refer
to your wide-screen TVs instruction manual. During playback/recording on
4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and
bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16:9 movie.
•“CINEMA mode is effective only when the Shooting Mode Switch is set to
VIDEO ( pg. 14) and CAMERA MODE is set to VIDEO or PS-
VIDEO in the Menu Screen ( pg. 29).
For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the
image to fit the screen without distortion. appears. When using this
mode, refer to your wide-screen TVs instruction manual. During playback/
recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated
vertically.
•“SQUEEZE mode is effective only when the Shooting Mode Switch is set to
VIDEO ( pg. 14) and CAMERA MODE is set to VIDEO or PS-
VIDEO in the Menu Screen ( pg. 29).
SW
appears. The zoom range is extended beyond the maximum optical
zoom wide angle range. This modes wide angle setting is equivalent to using
a 0.7X wide conversion lens. Zooming is possible from 0.7X to 10X. This
mode is suitable for shooting in a small room.
•“PS-WIDE mode is effective only when the Shooting Mode Switch is set to
VIDEO ( pg. 14) and CAMERA MODE is set to PS-VIDEO in the
Menu Screen ( pg. 29).
Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind.
Helps cut down on noise created by wind. appears. The quality of the
sound will change. This is normal.
SELF-TIMER
OFF
5S
ANIM.
OFF
ON
OFF
CINEMA
SQUEEZE
PS-WIDE
SW
OFF
ON
MANUAL
5S
TELE
MACRO
WIND
CUT
NOTE:
The MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to .
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: Factory-preset
BEEP Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape.
The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end
of recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect ( pg. 20, 21).
Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also
activates the shutter sound effect ( pg. 20, 21).
The tally lamp remains off at all times.
The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.
Automatic demonstration will not take place.
Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc.,
and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When DEMO
MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed, demonstration starts.
Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration
temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that,
the demonstration will resume.
NOTES:
If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.
DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off.
If DEMO MODE remains ON, some functions will not be available.
After viewing demo, set to OFF.
Keeps the camcorders display (except the date, time and time code) from
appearing on the connected TV screen.
Makes the camcorders display appear on screen when the camcorder is
connected to a TV.
The date/time does not appear.
Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds in the following cases:
When the Power Switch is set from OFF to or .
When video playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/time when
scenes are recorded.
When the date is changed during video playback.
The date/time is always displayed.
Time code is not displayed.
Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame
numbers are not displayed during recording.
Allows you to set the current date and time ( pg. 11).
Refer to Picture Mode Setting ( pg. 16).
NOTES:
SYSTEM and DISPLAY functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to are also
applied when the Power Switch is set to (
pg. 41). CLOCK ADJ. only appears when the Power
Switch is set to .
The DISPLAY settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to .
The ON SCREEN setting can also be changed by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control
(provided) (
pg. 55, 58, 66).
SYSTEM
OFF
BEEP
MELODY
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
LCD
LCD/TV
OFF
AUTO
ON
OFF
ON
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CLOCK ADJ.
QUALITY
SIZE
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DSC
DISPLAY
DATE/
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SELF TIMER
ON
OFF
Self-Timer
Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can
become part of the scene in a more natural way, adding
the final touch to a memorable picture.
1
Set the Power Switch to while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the
viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.
You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180° so that
it faces forward and view yourself while self-
recording with the viewfinder pushed back.
2
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
3
Rotate the MENU wheel to select MANUAL,
and press it.
4
Rotate the MENU wheel to select SELF-TIMER, and
press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the MENU
wheel to select ON , and press it. Selection is
complete. Rotate the MENU wheel to select
1
RETURN, and press it twice to close the Menu
Screen.
5
To engage the Self-Timer for video recording, press
the Recording Start/Stop Button. After 15 seconds, the
beep sounds and video recording starts. To stop Self-
Timer recording, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button again. The camcorder re-enters Record-
Standby mode.
OR
Press SNAPSHOT. After 15 seconds, the beep sounds
and snapshot recording starts. After that, the
camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.
6
To end Self-Timer recording, select OFF in step 4.
NOTE:
If BEEP and TALLY are set to OFF (
pg. 31), the
beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not light.
Self-Timer
indication
When the Recording Start/Stop
Button or SNAPSHOT is pressed,
the tally lamp changes as shown:
Lock Button
Power Switch
Display
MENU Wheel
Menu Screen
Blinks quickly
(Self-Timer shooting
starts soon)
Stops blinking and stays on
(Self-Timer video record-ing starts)
Begins blinking
(Self-Timer starts)
After approx. 15 sec.
Turns off
(Self-Timer snapshot recording starts)
4 4
4
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RECORDING
Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)
Recording Start/Stop Button
Shooting
Mode Switch
SNAPSHOT
Button
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5
S
5
S
OFF
ANIM.
5-Second Recording
Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips
to keep the action moving. This function is available only
for video recording.
1
Set the Shooting Mode Switch to VIDEO, then set
the Power Switch to while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the
viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.
2
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
3
Rotate the MENU wheel to select MANUAL,
and press it. The MANUAL Menu appears.
4
Rotate the MENU wheel to select 5S, and press it.
The Sub Menu appears.
5
Rotate the MENU wheel to select 5S, and press it.
Selection is complete. Rotate the MENU wheel to
select
1
RETURN, and press it twice to close the
Menu Screen.
•“5S appears.
6
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The tally lamp
lights and beep sounds to indicate the start of
recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters
Record-Standby mode.
Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop Button
again within 5 seconds after recording starts,
Record-Standby mode is not engaged.
7
To exit the 5S mode, select OFF in step 5.
To Take A Snapshot In The 5-Second Recording Mode . . .
.... instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button in
step 6, select the desired Snapshot mode in the Menu
Screen, then press SNAPSHOT. The camcorder
records a 5-second still ( pg. 20). When 5S is set
to ANIM. ( pg. 30) this function is not available.
NOTE:
When 5S is set to ANIM. in the Menu Screen the
5-second recording mode is not available. Animation
recording of a few frames only is taken instead (
pg. 30).
Display
Menu Screen
Power Switch
Lock Button
MENU Wheel
Recording Start/Stop Button
Shooting
Mode Switch
SNAPSHOT
Button
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RECORDING
Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)
Fade/Wipe Effects
These effects let you make pro-style scene
transitions. Use them to spice up the transition
from one scene to the next. You can also vary
transitions from scene to scene.
IMPORTANT:
Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with
certain modes of Program AE with special
effects (
pg. 36, 37). If an unusable Fade/
Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or
goes out.
Recording Start/
Stop Button
MENU Wheel
Power Switch
FADE/WIPE SELECTION
( , , , , , , , and )
Fade or Wipe works when video recording is started or
when you stop recording.
1
Set the Shooting Mode Switch to VIDEO and set the
Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock
Button located on the switch. Pull out the viewfinder
fully or open the LCD monitor fully.
2
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
3
Set CAMERA MODE to VIDEO or PS-VIDEO in
the Menu Screen ( pg. 28, 29).
4
Rotate the MENU wheel to select FADER/WIPE,
then press it. Rotate the MENU wheel to select the
desired function, then press it. Selection is complete.
5
Press the MENU wheel again. The Menu Screen
closes.
6
To activate the Fade-in or Wipe-in . . .
.... Press FADE/WIPE during Record-Standby mode
so that the selected effect indicator appears.
To activate the Fade-out or Wipe-out . . .
.... Press FADE/WIPE during recording so that the
selected effect indicator appears.
7
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the
Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.
PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION
( , , , , , and )
The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when video recording
is started.
1
Follow steps 1 through 5 above.
2
Engage the Record-Standby mode.
If you press FADE/WIPE during recording . . .
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button when one
scene is finished. The point at which the scene
ended is stored in memory.
If you press FADE/WIPE during Record-Standby
mode . . .
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording and press it again when one scene is
finished. The point at which the scene ended is
stored in memory.
3
If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of
the end of the previous recording (without having
turned the camcorders power off), the previous scene
wipes out, revealing the new scene.
To Deactivate The Selected Effect . . .
.... press FADE/WIPE again in step 6 so that
the effect indicator disappears.
NOTES:
You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe
by pressing and holding the Recording Start/
Stop Button.
If the power is turned off after a scene is
finished recording, the stored point is erased,
disabling the Picture Wipe/Dissolve combina-
tion. When this happens, the Picture Wipe/
Dissolve indicator blinks. Also note that
power shuts off automatically if 5 minutes
elapse in the Record-Standby mode.
Picture Wipe/Dissolve cannot be used when
CAMERA MODE is set to PS-VIDEO.
All Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used when
CAMERA MODE is set to DUAL.
The sound at the end of the last recorded
scene is not stored.
Shooting Mode Switch
FADE/WIPE Button
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Fader And Wipe Menu
Menu Effect
Fade in or out with a white screen.
Fade in or out with a black screen.
Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade out
from color to black and white.
Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left
corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black
screen.
The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward
the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the
center.
Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.
Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right,
revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from
left and right to cover the scene.
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.
Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom,
or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a
black screen.
The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears.
The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right
corner to the lower left corner.
The next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the screen
toward the corners, covering the previous scene.
The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to
left.
The previous scene wipes out from the center to the right and left, like
a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene.
The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the
screen to the top.
The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the center toward
the top and bottom of the screen.
FADER WHITE
FADER BLACK
WIPE CORNER
WIPE WINDOW
WIPE SLIDE
WIPE DOOR
WIPE SCROLL
WIPE SHUTTER
FADER B.W
DISSOLVE
WIPE CORNER
WIPE WINDOW
WIPE SLIDE
WIPE SHUTTER
WIPE DOOR
WIPE SCROLL
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RECORDING
Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)
Program AE With Special Effects
1
Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the
viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.
2
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
3
Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ PROGRAM
AE”, then press it.
4
Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired mode,
then press it. Selection is complete.
5
Press the MENU wheel again. The Menu Screen
closes.
6
Press PROG.AE so that the selected effect indicator
appears.
To Deactivate The Selected Mode . . .
.... press PROG.AE again so that the effect indicator
disappears.
NOTE:
Program AE with special effects can be changed during
recording or during Record-Standby.
MENU Wheel
Power Switch
IMPORTANT:
Some modes of Program AE with special effects
cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects
(
pg. 35). If an unusable mode is selected, its
indicator blinks or goes out.
Lock Button
Shooting
Mode Switch
Display
Menu Screen
PROG.AE Button
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SHUTTER
1/60The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a
second. Black bands that usually appear when
shooting a TV screen become narrower.
1/100The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a
second. The flickering that occurs when shooting
under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp is
reduced.
This setting allows fast-moving images to be
captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable
slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter
speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the
shutter function under good lighting conditions.
SNOW
Compensates for subjects that may otherwise
appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright
surroundings such as in the snow.
SPOTLIGHT
Compensates for subjects that may otherwise
appear too bright when shooting under extremely
strong direct lighting such as spotlights.
TWILIGHT
Makes evening scenes look more natural.
White Balance ( pg. 39) is initially set to ,
but can be changed to your desired setting. When
Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically
adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to
infinity. From less than 10 m (32 ft), adjust the
focus manually.
SEPIA
*
1
Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old
photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a
classic look.
MONOTONE
*
1
Like black and white films, your footage is shot in
B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, it
enhances the classic film effect.
*
1
Not available when CAMERA MODE is set to
DUAL in the Menu Screen ( pg. 28, 29).
*
2
Available when CAMERA MODE is set to
VIDEO or PS-VIDEO.
*
3
Available when CAMERA MODE is set to
VIDEO.
*
4
With images shot in the UXGA mode, the
shutter speed is applicable only up to 1/500
( pg. 16).
CLASSIC FILM
*
2
Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.
STROBE
*
2
Your recording looks like a series of consecutive
snapshots.
SLOW (Slow Shutter)*1
Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than
they would be under good natural lighting. Use
SLOW only in dark areas.
SLOW 1
Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow
shooting in dark environments.
SLOW 2
Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity further to allow
shooting in even darker environments.
NOTES:
When using SLOW, the image takes on a strobe-
like effect.
If the manual focus indicator blinks when SLOW
is used, adjust focus manually and use a tripod.
VIDEO ECHO
*
3
Adds a ghost to the subject, giving your
recording a fantasy feeling. Zoom magnification
of over 10X is not available.
SPORTS
(Variable
Shutter Speed:
1/250 – 1/4000)
*
4
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RECORDING
Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)
Exposure Control
Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the
following situations:
When shooting using reverse lighting or when the
background is too bright.
When shooting on a reflective natural background
such as at the beach or when skiing.
When the background is overly dark or the subject
light.
1
Set the Power Switch to while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch,
then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the
LCD monitor fully.
2
Press EXPOSURE. The exposure control
indicator appear.
3
Rotate the MENU wheel towards + to
brighten the image, or towards to darken the
image. (maximum ±6)
4
Press the MENU wheel. Exposure adjustment is
complete.
To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .
.... press EXPOSURE or set the Power Switch to
.
To Brighten The Subject Quickly . . .
.... press BACKLIGHT. is displayed and the
subject is brightened. If pressed again,
disappears and the brightness returns to the
previous level.
+4 exposure has the same effect as the
BACKLIGHT Button.
Using BACKLIGHT may cause the light around the
subject to become too bright and the subject to
become white.
Backlight compensations is also available when the
Power Switch is set to .
Pressing the BACKLIGHT button has no effect
when the manual Exposure Control mode is
engaged.
MENU Wheel Power Switch
Iris Lock
Use this function in the following situations:
When shooting a moving subject.
When the distance to the subject changes (so its
size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes),
such as when the subject is backing away.
When shooting on a reflective natural background
such as at the beach or when skiing.
When shooting objects under a spotlight.
When zooming.
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even
when the subject moves away from you, the image
will not darken or brighten.
Before the following steps, perform steps 1 and 2 of
Exposure Control.
3
Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold
the MENU wheel for over 2 seconds. The
exposure control indicator and appear.
Press the MENU wheel. changes to
and the iris is locked.
To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .
.... press EXPOSURE so that the exposure control
indicator and disappear. Or, set the Power
Switch to .
To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .
.... after step 2 of Exposure Control, adjust the
exposure rotating the MENU wheel. Then lock
the iris in step 3 of Iris Lock. For automatic
locking, press EXPOSURE again in step 2. The
iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds.
Iris
Like the pupil of the human eye, it contracts in well-
lit environments to keep too much light from
entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in
more light.
BACKLIGHT Button (5)
EXPOSURE Button (
2
)
Iris lock indicator
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White Balance Adjustment
A term that 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.
1
Set the Power Switch to while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch,
then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the
LCD monitor fully.
2
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen
appears.
3
Rotate the MENU wheel to select
W.BALANCE, then press it. The W.BALANCE
Menu appears.
4
Rotate the the MENU wheel to select the
desired mode.
AUTO”–White balance is adjusted
automatically (factory
preset).
MWB”–White balance is set
manually.
FINE”–Outdoors on a sunny day.
CLOUD”–Outdoors on a cloudy day.
HALOGEN”–A video light or similar type
of lighting is used.
5
Press the MENU wheel. Selection is complete.
Press the MENU wheel again. The Menu Screen
closes and the selected mode indicator except
AUTO appears.
To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .
.... select AUTO in step 4. Or, set the Power
Switch to .
NOTE:
White balance cannot be used when Sepia or
Monotone (
pg. 37) is activated.
Manual White Balance Operation
Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under
various types of lighting.
1
Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance
adjustment, and select MWB.
2
Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the
subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that
the white paper fills the screen.
3
Press the MENU wheel until begins blinking
rapidly.
When the setting is completed, stops
blinking.
4
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen
closes and the Manual White Balance indicator
is displayed.
White
paper
Power Switch
MENU Wheel
To Change The Tint For Recording . . .
.... in step 2, substitute colored paper for white. The
white balance is adjusted based on the color,
changing the tint. Red paper = deeper green;
blue paper = orange; yellow paper = deeper
purple.
NOTES:
In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white
paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually
(
pg. 27).
A subject can be shot under various types of
lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent,
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.
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PLAYBACK
Basic Playback For Video
Power Switch
Rewind Button (
2
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Fast-Forward Button (
3
)
Play/Pause Button (
4
/6)
Stop Button (5)
1
Load a tape ( pg. 12).
2
Set the Power Switch to while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch. To start
playback, press
4
/6.
To stop playback, press 5.
Press
2
to rewind, or
3
to fast-forward the tape
during Stop mode.
To Control The Speaker Volume . . .
.... slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOLUME) towards +
to turn up the volume, or towards to turn down the
volume.
NOTES:
If 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 .
The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor,
viewfinder or on a connected TV (
pg. 54).
You can also view the playback picture on the LCD
monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the
camera body.
LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:
When power is supplied from a battery: the
battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed.
When power is supplied through the DC cord:
does not appear.
During Stop mode, none of the indications are
displayed.
When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the
sound is not heard from the speaker.
Power Zoom Lever (VOLUME)
Speaker
Lock Button
Still Playback:
Pauses during playback.
1) Press
4
/6 during playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press
4
/6 again.
If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorders Stop mode is automatically
engaged. After 5 minutes in the Stop mode, the camcorders power is automatically turned off.
When
4
/6
is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still
image.
Shuttle Search:
Allows high-speed search in either direction.
1) Press
3
for forward or
2
for reverse search during playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press
4
/6.
During playback, press and hold
2
or
3
. The search continues as long as you hold the button.
Once you release it, normal playback resumes.
A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.
Frame-By-Frame Playback: Allows frame-by-frame search.
1) Engage Still Playback.
2) Rotate the MENU wheel towards + for forward Frame-By-Frame Playback, or towards for reverse
Frame-By-Frame Playback during Still Playback.
To resume normal playback, press
4
/6.
You can also use the provided remote control for Frame-By-Frame Playback (
pg. 63).
Slow-Motion Playback, Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects
Available only with the remote control (provided) ( pg. 63, 64).
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Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment
The following procedure applies to all except
Synchro
Comp (
pg. 69, 70).
1
Set the Power Switch to while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
2
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
3
Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function
menu, and press it. The selected function menu appears.
4
Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired
function, and press it to display the Sub Menu.
5
Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired
parameter and press it. Selection is complete.
6
Rotate the MENU wheel to select
1
RETURN and
press it twice to close the Menu Screen.
Display
Power Switch
MENU Wheel
pg. 42.
pg. 42.
pg. 70.
Allows you to set the video recording
mode (SP or LP) depending on your
preference (
pg. 15).
It is recommended you use REC
MODE in the
VIDEO Menu
when using this camcorder as a
recorder during dubbing
( pg. 58, 59).
ON: Enables dubbing of images
recorded on a tape to a memory
card (
pg. 60).
OFF: Enables snapshots to be taken
during video playback.
ON: Enables audio/video signal
input from the AV and S-VIDEO
connectors (
pg. 58).
OFF: Enables audio/video signal
output to a TV, VCR, etc. via the AV
and S-VIDEO connectors
( pg. 54, 58).
Makes a beep or melody sound/
activates the shutter sound effect.
Turns on/off the tally lamp.
Starts automatic demonstration.
Makes the camcorders indications
appear/disappear from the
connected TV screen.
Makes the date/time appear/
disappear on the camcorder.
Makes the time code appear/
disappear on the camcorder.
SOUND MODE
12BIT MODE
SYNCHRO
REC MODE
COPY
S/AV INPUT
BEEP*
TALLY*
DEMO MODE*
ON SCREEN*
DATE/TIME*
TIME CODE*
Menu Screen
Lock Button
Recording Start/Stop Button
* Each setting is linked with DISPLAY or
SYSTEM, which appears when the
Power Switch is set to ( pg. 31). The
parameters are the same as in the description
on pg. 31.
NOTES:
It is also possible to change the ON SCREEN
settings by pressing DISPLAY on the remote
control (provided).
REC MODE can be set when the Power
Switch is set to or (
pg. 15, 29).
When S/AV INPUT is set to ON,
camcorder playback cannot be viewed on
the AV output.
VIDEO
DISPLAY
SYSTEM
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Playback Sound
During video playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays
the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access
explanation on pg. 41, select SOUND MODE or 12BIT MODE from the Menu Screen and set it to the
desired parameter.
Minutes
Seconds
Frames*
*30 frames = 1 second
NOTES:
The SOUND MODE setting is available for both 12-bit and 16-bit sound. (In previous models functions,
12-bit is called 32 kHz and 16-bit is called 48 kHz.)
The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast-forward or
rewind. During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner.
SOUND MODE
12BIT MODE
: Factory-preset
STEREO
SOUND L
SOUND R
SOUND 1
SOUND 2
MIX
Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo.
Sound from the L channel is output in stereo.
Sound from the R channel is output in stereo.
Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo.
Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo.
Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L
and R channels in stereo.
ON SCREEN setting:
For playback sound, tape
speed and tape running.
DATE/TIME setting:
For date/time.
TIME CODE setting:
For time code.
Display
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BLANK SEARCH
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Power Switch
BLANK SEARCH Button
Blank Search
Helps you find where you should start recording in the
middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption
( pg. 23).
1
Load a tape ( pg. 12) and set the Power Switch to
while pressing down the Lock Button located
on the switch.
2
Press BLANK SEARCH.
•“BLANK SEARCH appears blinking and the
camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward
shuttle search, then stops at the spot which is about
3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the
detected blank portion.
To cancel Blank Search midway . . .
.... press 5.
NOTES:
In step 2, if the current position is at a blank portion the
camcorder searches in the reverse direction, and if the
current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder
searches in the forward direction.
Blank Search does not work if HEAD CLEANING
REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE has appeared
with the tape.
If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during
Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically.
A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape
cannot 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.
Lock Button
Display
Stop Button (5)
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Power Switch
Lock Button
Normal Playback
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.
1
Load a memory card ( pg. 13).
2
Set the Power Switch to while pressing down
the Lock Button. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull
out the viewfinder fully.
3
Press MEMORY PLAY.
A stored image is displayed.
4
Press
3
to display the next image.
Press
2
to display the previous image.
Auto Playback
You can run through all the images stored in memory
automatically.
1
Perform steps 1 through 3 above.
2
Press
4
/6.
If you press
2
during Auto Playback, images are
displayed in descending order.
If you press
3
during Auto Playback, images are
displayed in ascending order.
3
To end Auto Playback, press 5.
NOTE:
Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a low-
numbered one, this will not overwrite an existing image,
because new images are automatically stored after the last-
recorded one.
[For Normal Playback]
To display the next image
Display
[For Auto Playback]
To display
the previous
image
Image number
Displays the index number of the image file (
pg. 45).
Total number of images
Displays the total number of stored images.
Rewind Button (
2
)
Fast-Forward Button (
3
)
Directory and File names
Displays the directory and file names (
pg. 45).
Play Button (
4
/6)
Stop Button (5)
PLAYBACK
Basic Playback For D.S.C.
MEMORY PLAY Button
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INDEX
Index number Selected image
Picture quality
Protect icon
Playback Screen
INDEX Screen
The images you shot can be displayed together with their
index information. Convenient for checking images shot
beforehand, the INDEX Screen also shows the Picture
quality, directory and file names as well as which images
are protected against accidental erasure.
100-DVC00003: Directory and File names
Shows that the selected shot is in a directory called 100
and its file name is DVC00003.
Each time shooting takes place, a file name is made using
a number which is larger by one than the largest number
of the file names which are in use. If the file name reaches
DVC09999, a new directory will be made and the file
name will start again from DVC00001.
In the playback screen ( pg. 44), the directory and only
the last four digits of the file name are displayed.
VGA: File size
Displays the file size of the stored image. There are 3
modes available: UXGA, XGA and VGA ( pg. 16).
001: Index number
Index numbers are marked from 001. For example, when
10 images are stored (index number: 001 to 010), if three
images with index numbers 002, 004 and 006 are deleted
from memory, the remaining images are automatically
moved up to fill any gaps in the numerical sequence.
Therefore, the number of remaining images is 7, and the
new index numbers range from 001 to 007.
F/S: Picture Quality
Displays the quality of the stored image. There are 2
modes available: FINE and STANDARD (in order of
quality) ( pg. 16).
: Protect icon
When an image is protected against its accidental erasure,
a padlock mark appears next to the Picture Quality
indicator, and that image cannot be deleted.
Selected Image
An image is framed in green when it is selected. Rotate the
MENU wheel to move the green frame to the desired
image.
Index Playback
You can view the images stored in memory six at a time.
Use this mode when looking for an image you wish to
view.
1
Perform steps 1 through 3 of Normal Playback on
pg. 44.
2
To access the INDEX Screen, press INDEX.
3
Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to
the desired image and press it. The image selected in
the INDEX Screen is displayed.
MENU Wheel
INDEX Button
File size
Directory and file names
MEMORY PLAY Button
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Power Switch
MENU Wheel
Lock Button
If Protection is
removed
PROTECT Index
Screen
Normal playback
Padlock mark
Normal playback
Protecting Images
The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of
images. When a padlock mark is displayed next to the
Picture Quality indication, that image cannot be deleted.
1
Set the Power Switch to while pressing down
the Lock Button. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull
out the viewfinder fully.
2
Press MEMORY PLAY.
A stored image is displayed.
3
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
Press the MENU wheel again. The MEMORY Menu
appears.
4
Rotate the MENU wheel to select PROTECT and
press it. The PROTECT Index Screen appears.
TO PROTECT AN IMAGE
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 4
above.
5
Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to
the desired image and press it. A padlock mark
appears on the selected image.
Repeat this procedure for all images you do not wish
to delete by accident.
6
Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select EXIT and
press it. The normal playback screen appears.
NOTE:
When the memory is initialized or corrupted, even
protected images are deleted. If you do not want to lose
important images, transfer them to a PC and save them.
TO REMOVE PROTECTION
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 4
above.
5
Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to
the desired image and press it. The padlock
mark located above the image disappears and the
image is no longer protected.
Repeat this procedure for all images from which you
wish to remove protection.
6
Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select EXIT and
press it. The normal playback screen appears.
PLAYBACK
Advanced Features For D.S.C.
Menu Screen
MEMORY PLAY Button
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Display
DELETE Index
Screen
CAUTION:
Do not remove the memory card or
perform any other operation (such as
turning off the camcorder) during deletion.
Also, be sure to use the provided AC Power
Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may
be corrupted if the battery becomes
exhausted during deletion. If the memory
card becomes corrupted, initialize it.
( pg. 49)
Deletion
Confirmation
Screen
Deleting Images
Previously shot images can be deleted either one at a time
or all at once.
1
Perform steps 1 through 3 of Protecting Images on
pg. 46.
2
Rotate the MENU wheel to select IMAGE DEL. and
press it. The Sub Menu appears.
TO DELETE THE DISPLAYED IMAGE
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 and 2 above.
3
Rotate the MENU wheel to select CURRENT and
press it. The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears.
4
Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and
press it. The currently displayed image is deleted.
To cancel deletion, rotate the MENU wheel to select
CANCEL and press it.
TO SELECT AN IMAGE BY BROWSING
IMAGES STORED IN MEMORY
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 and 2 above.
3
Rotate the MENU wheel to select SELECT and press
it. The DELETE Index Screen appears.
4
Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to
the desired image that you wish to delete and press it.
An appears above the selected image.
Repeat this procedure for all images that you wish to
delete.
To deselect an image, press the MENU wheel again.
The disappears.
5
Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select EXIT and
press it. The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears.
6
Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and
press it. The selected images are deleted and the
normal playback screen appears.
To cancel deletion, rotate the MENU wheel to select
CANCEL and press it.
TO DELETE ALL IMAGES
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 and 2 above.
3
Rotate the MENU wheel to select ALL and press it.
The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears.
4
Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and
press it. All the images are deleted.
To cancel deletion, rotate the MENU wheel to select
CANCEL and press it.
MEMORY PLAY Button
NOTES:
Protected images (
pg. 46) cannot be
deleted with the above operation. To delete
them, remove protection first.
Once images are deleted, they cannot be
restored. Check images before deleting.
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Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.)
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Superimposing A Print Frame
A selection of print frames are stored in the camcorder. A
frame can be superimposed over a still image.
1
Play back an image stored in the memory card.
2
Press PRINT FRAME. The Print Frame Index Screen
appears.
3
Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to
the desired print frame and press it. Selection is
complete. The selected print frame is superimposed
over the still image.
To Make The Print Frame Disappear . . .
.... press PRINT FRAME.
NOTES:
A print frame created on a PC can be transferred to a
memory card using the provided software. Transferred
print frames are displayed from print frame index
number 007, and they can be used together with the
print frames in the camcorders memory. For details on
creating/transferring print frames, refer to the software
instructions.
Depending on the images you play back, the print frame
outline may become grainy or vague.
MENU Wheel
Print Frame
Index Screen
PRINT FRAME Button
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Power Switch
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Initializing A Memory Card
You can initialize a memory card anytime.
After initializing, all images and data stored in the
memory card, including those which have been
protected, are cleared.
1
Set the Power Switch to , while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD
monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.
2
Press MEMORY PLAY.
3
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
4
Press the MENU wheel again. The MEMORY Menu
appears.
5
Rotate the MENU wheel to select FORMAT and
press it. The Confirmation Screen appears.
6
Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and
press it. The memory card is initialized. When
initialization is finished, NO IMAGES STORED
appears.
To cancel initialization, rotate the MENU wheel to
select CANCEL and press it.
CAUTION:
Do not perform any other operation (such as
turning off the camcorder) during initialization.
Also, be sure to use the provided AC Power
Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may be
corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted
during initialization. If the memory card
becomes corrupted initialize it.
Menu Screen
MEMORY PLAY Button
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Print Frame Deletion
A print frame created on a PC can be transferred to a
memory card using the provided software. Print frames
that have been transferred to a memory card can be
deleted when they are no longer needed.
There are 2 ways of deleting previously created print
frames: by browsing through print frames individually or
by deleting them all at once.
TO SELECT A PRINT FRAME BY BROWSING
PRINT FRAMES STORED IN MEMORY
1
Set the Power Switch to , while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD
monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.
2
Press MEMORY PLAY.
3
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
4
Press the MENU wheel again. The MEMORY Menu
appears.
5
Rotate the MENU wheel to select FRAME DEL. and
press it. The Sub Menu appears.
6
Rotate the MENU wheel to select SELECT and press
it. The DELETE Index Screen appears.
7
Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to
the desired print frame that you wish to delete and
press it. An appears above the selected print
frame.
Repeat this procedure for all print frames that you
wish to delete.
To deselect a print frame, press the MENU wheel
again. The disappears.
8
Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select EXIT and
press it. The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears.
9
Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and
press it. The selected print frames are deleted and the
normal playback screen appears.
To cancel deletion, rotate the MENU wheel to select
CANCEL and press it.
NOTES:
If print frames created on a PC have not been transferred
to a memory card, it is not possible to delete them using
these steps.
The print frames in the camcorders memory cannot be
deleted.
Display
Power Switch
Lock Button
DELETE Index
Screen
Deletion
Confirmation
Screen
CAUTION:
Do not remove the memory card or
perform any other operation (such as
turning off the camcorder) during deletion.
Also, be sure to use the provided AC Power
Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may
be corrupted if the battery becomes
exhausted during deletion. If the memory
card becomes corrupted, initialize it.
( pg. 49)
MENU Wheel
PLAYBACK
Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.)
MEMORY
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DL.EFRAME
TO DELETE ALL PRINT FRAMES
1
Perform steps 1 through 5 on pag. 50.
2
Rotate the MENU wheel to select ALL and press it.
The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears.
3
Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and
press it. All the print frames are deleted.
To cancel deletion, rotate the MENU wheel to select
CANCEL and press it.
Display
Menu Screen
Deletion
Confirmation
Screen
MENU Wheel
MEMORY PLAY Button
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DPOF
ALL
SELECTED
RESET
ALL
EXECUTE
CANCE L
DPOF
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, which records information
about the still images you wish to print (such as the
number of prints to make). There are 2 print information
settings available: To print all still images (one print for
each) explained below and To print by selecting still
images and no. of prints (
pg. 53).
TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES
(ONE PRINT FOR EACH)
1
Set the Power Switch to , while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD
monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.
2
Press MEMORY PLAY.
3
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
4
Press the MENU wheel again. The MEMORY Menu
appears.
5
Rotate the MENU wheel to select DPOF and press
it. The Sub Menu appears.
6
Rotate the MENU wheel to select ALL and press it.
Selection is complete. The Confirmation Screen
appears.
7
Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and
press it. The normal playback screen appears.
To cancel selection, rotate the MENU wheel to
select CANCEL and press it.
To Reset The Setting . . .
.... select RESET in step 6. The setting is reset to 0 for all
still images.
MENU Wheel
Menu Screen
PLAYBACK
Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.)
Display
MEMORY PLAY Button
Confirmation
Screen
Power Switch
Lock Button
EN53
019 00
00
00
00
03
00
020
021
023
022
EXIT
100-DVC00021 VGA
024
DPOF
SE ECTEDL
EXECUTE
CANCE L
DPOF
TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES
AND NO. OF PRINTS
1
Perform steps 1 through 5 on pg. 52.
2
Rotate the MENU wheel to selsect SELECTED and
press it. Selection is complete. The DPOF Screen
appears.
3
Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to
the image you wish to print and press it.
4
Select the number of prints by rotating the MENU
wheel towards + to increase the number, or
towards to decrease the number and press it.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the desired number of prints.
The number of prints can be set up to 15.
To correct the number of prints, select the image
again and change the number.
5
Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select EXIT and
press it. Selection is complete. The Confirmation
Screen appears.
6
Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and
press it. The normal playback screen appears.
To cancel selection, rotate the MENU wheel to
select CANCEL and press it.
To Reset The No. Of Prints . . .
.... select RESET in step 6 on pg. 52. The number of
prints is reset to 0 for all still images.
MENU Wheel
DPOF Screen
NOTES:
If you load a memory card already set as shown above
in a printer compatible with DPOF, it will make prints of
the selected still images automatically.
To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them to a
memory card (
pg. 60).
CAUTION:
While performing the above, never disconnect power,
as this may cause the memory to be corrupted. For
safety, all buttons including the Power Switch are
disabled in step 5.
Display
Confirmation
Screen
MEMORY PLAY Button
54 EN
CONNECTIONS
Basic Connections
These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV
instruction manuals.
A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO
IN and A/V input connectors
To AV
To S-VIDEO
Audio/Video cable
(provided)
Connector cover*
White to AUDIO L IN**
Red to AUDIO R IN**
To S-VIDEO IN
To TV or VCR
S-Video cable (provided)
TV
VCR
A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO
Audio/Video cable
(provided)
To AV
Red to AUDIO R IN**
TV
VCR
To TV or VCR
White to AUDIO L IN**
* When connecting the cables, open this cover.
** The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only
.
Connector cover*
Yellow: Not connected
Yellow to VIDEO IN
A.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input
connectors
B.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors
* When connecting the cables, open this cover.
** The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only.
Jack Box
(provided)
Jack Box
(provided)
EN55
1
Make sure all units are turned off.
2
Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as
shown in the illustration ( pg. 54).
If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.
If not . . . go to step 4.
3
Connect the VCR output to the TV input,
referring to your VCRs instruction manual.
4
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.
5
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the
TV to its VIDEO mode.
To choose whether or not the following displays
appear on the connected TV . . .
Date/Time
.... set DATE/TIME to AUTO, ON or OFF
in the Menu Screen ( pg. 41).
Time Code
.... set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the
Menu Screen (
pg. 41).
Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape
Running Displays for video playback
Or
Directory/File Names and Image Number/Total
Number of Images for D.S.C. Playback
.... set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD/TV in
the Menu Screen ( pg. 41).
Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control.
NOTES:
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery
pack (
pg. 9).
To monitor the picture and sound from the
camcorder without inserting a tape or memory
card, set the camcorders Power Switch to or
, then set your TV to the appropriate input
mode.
Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound
when the camcorder is turned on.
If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially
shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the
TV as interference will occur in the camcorder
playback picture.
If no image is displayed or no sound is heard from
the TV, set S/AV INPUT to OFF in the Menu
Screen (
pg. 41).
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CONNECTIONS
Advanced Connections
Connection To A Personal Computer
This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC via DV or
USB connection as shown in the illustration.
1
Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off.
2
Connect the camcorder to your PC using the
appropriate cable as shown in the illustration.
3
Turn the camcorders Power Switch to while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch
and turn on the PC.
If you have connected via the USB cable
. . . go to step 4.
4
Press MEMORY PLAY.
•“USB MODE ACCESSING FILE appears on the
LCD monitor.
If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB
cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter
the USB mode.
5
When finished, turn off the PC first, then the
camcorder.
NOTES:
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack
(
pg. 9).
Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable
simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the
cable you wish to use to the camcorder.
The date/time information cannot be captured into the
PC.
Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and provided
Software.
The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a
DV connector-equipped capture board.
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC
VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending
on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC, or
use the DV cable provided with the capture board.
To DV
IN/OUT
To USB
connector
DV cable
(optional)
To DV
connector
USB cable
(provided)
To
USB
Power Switch
PC with DV connector USB-equipped PC
Core filter
Core filter
MEMORY PLAY Button
OR
Never disconnect the USB cable while ACCESSING
FILE is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can
result in product damage.
EN57
Video unit equipped
with a DV connector
Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With
A DV Connector
Connection to the GV-DT3 Digital Printer (optional) allows
you to print out images or transfer them to a PC. It is also
possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto
another video unit equipped with a DV connector. This
function is called Digital Dubbing ( pg. 59), which
offers virtually no image or sound deterioration.
1
Make sure all units are turned off.
2
Make connections to the device you want to connect
to using a DV cable, as shown in the illustration.
3
If necessary, connect the PC connection cable
(provided with GV-DT3) to the printers PC connector
and the PCs RS-232C connector.
4
Turn the camcorders Power Switch to while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch
and turn on the other units.
NOTES:
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack
(
pg. 9).
For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected
only to one device at a time. This camcorder can also be
used as a recorder (
pg. 59).
If Still Playback, Slow-Motion Playback, Fast-Forward or
Rewind is attempted with the camcorder connected to a
video unit via the DV connector, the image will take on
an effect similar to a colored mosaic pattern or it will
become black.
Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected
units.
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC
VC-VDV204U DV cable.
To DV IN/OUT
To DV
connector
Digital Printer
To DV IN
connector
PC
DV cable
(optional)
To PC
connector
PC
connection
cable
To RS-232C
Power Switch
Core filter
Core filter
Core filter
58 EN
DUBBING
Dubbing To Or From A VCR
[To use this camcorder as a player]
1
Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and
the VCR. Also refer to pg. 54 and 55.
2
Set the camcorders Power Switch to while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch,
turn on the VCRs power, and insert the appropriate
cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.
3
Engage the VCRs AUX and Record-Pause modes.
4
Engage the camcorders Play mode to find a spot just
before the edit-in point. Once it is reached, press
4
/6 on the camcorder.
5
Press
4
/6 on the camcorder and engage the VCRs
Record mode.
6
Engage the VCRs Record-Pause mode and press
4
/6 on the camcorder.
7
Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then
stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.
NOTES:
You can use Playback Zoom (
pg. 63) or Playback Special
Effects (
pg. 64) in step 5.
Before you start dubbing, make sure that the indications do
not appear on the connected TV. If they do, they are being
recorded onto the new tape.
To choose whether or not the following displays appear
on the connected TV . . .
Date/Time
..... set DATE/TIME to AUTO, ON or OFF in the
Menu Screen (
pg. 41).
Time Code
..... set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu
Screen (
pg. 41).
Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running
Displays
..... set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD/TV in the Menu
Screen (
pg. 41). Or, press DISPLAY on the remote
control.
VCR
Connector
cover**
TV
To AV
To
S-VIDEO
Audio/
Video cable
(provided)
White to
AUDIO L IN
Red to
AUDIO R
IN or OUT
To
S-VIDEO
IN or OUT
S-Video
cable
(provided)
* Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.
** When connecting the cables, open this cover.
Yellow to
VIDEO IN
or OUT*
To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder . . .
1. Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
2. Set S/AV INPUT to ON and set REC MODE to SP or LP (
pg. 41).
3. Connect the cables as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on.
4. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to engage the Record-Pause mode.
AV. IN
appears on the screen.
5. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to start recording.
rotates.
6. Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to engage the Record-Pause mode.
stops rotating.
NOTES:
After dubbing, set S/AV INPUT back to OFF.
Analog signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure.
It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.
Power Switch
EN59
PLAY (
4
)
STOP (5)
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.
[To use this camcorder as a player]
1
Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the
camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input
connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.
2
Set the camcorders Power Switch to while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch,
turn on the video units power, and insert the
appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the video
unit.
3
Press
4
to play back the source tape.
4
While watching the playback on the monitor, engage
the DV connector-equipped video units record mode
from the spot on the source tape you want to begin
recording.
NOTES:
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/Charger
as the power supply instead of the battery pack (
pg. 9).
If the remote control is used when both the player and
recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the
same operation. To prevent this from happening, press the
buttons on both units.
For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected only
to one device at a time. This camcorder can also be used as
a recorder.
If 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, some-
times the image may not appear in step 4. If this occurs, turn
off the power and make connections again.
If Playback Zoom (
pg. 63), Playback Special Effects
(
pg. 64) or Snapshot is attempted 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 DV cable.
DV cable
(optional)
To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder . . .
1. Turn the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
2. Set REC MODE to SP or LP in the Menu Screen (
pg. 41).
3. Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on.
4. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to engage the Record-Pause mode.
DV. IN
appears on the screen.
5. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to start recording.
rotates.
6. Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to engage the Record-Pause mode.
stops rotating.
NOTES:
Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current
SOUND MODE setting (
pg. 29).
During Digital Dubbing, no signals are output from the AV connector.
Video unit equipped
with DV connector
To DV
IN/OUT
To DV
IN/OUT
Power Switch
Core filter
Core filter
60 EN
SP
4
6
COP Y OFF
ON
Play/Pause Button (
4
/6)
Display
Power Switch
Lock Button
Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A
Memory Card
Images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card .
1
Load a memory card ( pg. 13) and cassette
( pg. 12).
2
Set the Power Switch to while pressing down
the Lock Button. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull
out the viewfinder fully.
3
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
Rotate it to select VIDEO and press it. The
VIDEO Menu appears.
4
Rotate the MENU wheel to select COPY
and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate it to
select ON and press it. Selection is complete.
5
Rotate the MENU wheel to select
1
RETURN and
press it twice. The normal playback screen resumes.
6
To select a video image to be dubbed, start playback
by pressing
4
/6. At the moment you find the image
you wish to dub, press it again to engage Still
Playback.
7
To start dubbing, press SNAPSHOT. The selected
image is stored in the memory card.
•“ blinks during dubbing.
NOTES:
If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 7 when a memory card
is not loaded, the message COPYING FAILED is
displayed.
If an image recorded on the tape using the WIDE mode
(
pg. 30) is dubbed to a memory card, the WIDE
mode identifying signal is not dubbed with it.
To use Playback Special Effects with a video image you
wish to dub, perform up to step 7 using the remote
control (provided) (
pg. 64).
Images are dubbed in VGA file size.
MENU Wheel
DUBBING
(cont.)
SNAPSHOT
Button
EN61
5m (16 ft)
30°
30°
1
3
2
+
+
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this
camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations
(Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your
VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible.
Installing The Batteries
The remote control uses two AAA (R03) size batteries.
See General Battery Precautions ( pg. 89).
1
Remove the battery compartment cover while
pushing up the tab as illustrated.
2
Insert two AAA (R03) size batteries in the correct
direction.
3
Re-attach the battery compartment cover.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
When using the remote control, be sure to point
it at the remote sensor. The illustration shows the
approximate transmitted beam effective area for
indoor use.
The transmitted beam may not be effective or
may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when
the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight
or powerful lighting.
Transmitted beam
effective area
Remote sensor
Tab
62 EN
Buttons
Infrared beam transmitting window
Zoom (T/W) Buttons
DISPLAY Button
SHIFT Button
SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons
Left/Right Buttons
REW Button
FADE/WIPE Button
EFFECT ON/OFF Button
EFFECT Button
PAUSE IN Connector
START/STOP Button
MBR SET Button
SNAPSHOT Button
Up Button
INSERT Button
Down Button
A. DUB Button
PLAY Button
FF Button
STOP Button
PAUSE Button
R.A.EDIT Buttons
Functions
With the camcorders Power
Switch set to the camera
position ( or ) .
Transmits the beam signal.
Zoom in/out ( pg. 22)
Functions the same as START/STOP on the camcorder.
Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.
With the camcorders Power Switch set to
.
Zoom in/out ( pg. 63)
pg. 66
pg. 63, 65
pg. 63
pg. 63
Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search on the
tape (
pg. 40)
Displays previous image in the memory
card ( pg. 44)
pg. 67
pg. 64
pg. 64
pg. 66
pg. 65
pg. 63
pg. 72
pg. 63
pg. 71
Starts Playback of the tape (
pg. 40)
Starts Auto Playback of the memory card
( pg. 44)
Forward/Forward Shuttle Search on the
tape (
pg. 40)
Displays next image in the memory card
( pg. 44)
Stops the tape (
pg. 40)
Stops Auto Playback ( pg. 44)
Pauses the tape (
pg. 63)
pg. 65 70
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
(cont.)
EN63
Press TNormal playback
Left or SLOW
Rewind Button
To move image,
press
(Right)
while keeping
SHIFT held down.
PAUSE
PLAY
Zoom Buttons
SHIFT
Right or SLOW
Forward Button
Up Button
Down Button
STOP
FEATURE:
Slow-Motion Playback
PURPOSE:
To allow slow-speed search in either direction during
video playback.
OPERATION:
1) To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, press
SLOW (
9
or
0
) more than approx. 2 seconds. After
approx. 1 minute in Slow Rewind or approx. 2 minutes
in Slow Forward, normal playback resumes.
To stop Slow-Motion Playback, press PLAY (
4
).
NOTES:
You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still
Playback by pressing SLOW more than approx. 2
seconds.
During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image
processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.
After SLOW
(
9
or
0
)
is pressed and held, the still
image may be displayed for a few seconds, followed by
a blue screen for a few seconds. This is not a
malfunction.
There may be a small margin between the slow-motion
playback start point you chose and the actual start
point for Slow-Motion Playback.
During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be distur-
bances in video and the picture may seem unstable,
especially with steady images. This is not a malfunc-
tion.
During Slow-Motion Playback, press PAUSE
(6)
to
pause playback.
FEATURE:
Frame-By-Frame Playback
PURPOSE:
To allow frame-by-frame search during video playback.
OPERATION:
1) To change from normal to Frame-By-Frame Playback,
press SLOW (
0
) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (
9
)
repeatedly for reverse. Each time it is pressed, the frame
is played back.
NOTE:
You can also engage Frame-By-Frame Playback from Still
Playback by pressing SLOW
(
9
or
0
)
repeatedly.
FEATURE:
Playback Zoom
PURPOSE:
To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time during playback.
OPERATION:
1) Press PLAY (
4
) to find the scene of interest.
2) Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote control. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the
camcorder's remote sensor. Pressing T zooms in.
3) You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture. While holding down
SHIFT, press
(Left), (Right), (Up) and (Down).
To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification returns to normal. Or, press STOP (5) and then press PLAY (
4
).
NOTES:
Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still playback.
Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer.
Playback Zoom cannot be used on images that were recorded when CAMERA MODE is set to PS-VIDEO
(
pg. 28, 29).
Remote sensor
64 EN
OF
1
2
3
4
5
F
CLASS I C
MONOTONE
SEP I A
S TROBE
VIDEO
ECHO
PLAYBACK TEFFEC
FILM
PLAY
EFFECT
EFFECT ON/OFF
PLAYBACK EFFECT
Select Menu
FEATURE:
Playback Special Effects
PURPOSE:
To allow you to add creative effects to the video
playback image.
OPERATION:
1) To start playback, press PLAY (
4
).
2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote
sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT
Select Menu appears.
3) Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by
pressing EFFECT. The selected function is activated
and after 2 seconds the menu disappears.
To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/
OFF on the remote control. Pressing it again re-
activates the selected effect.
To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2
above.
NOTES:
When some Playback Special Effects are used, the
Multi-Analyzer 4 and Multi-Analyzer 9 Snapshot
modes (
pg. 20) are not available.
The effects that can be used during playback are
Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia, Strobe and Video
Echo. The effects work the same in playback as they
did in recording. Refer to page 37 for more
information.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
(cont.)
Remote sensor
EN65
VCR CODE LIST
VCR BRAND
NAME
GE
MAGNAVOX
MITSUBISHI
NEC
PHILIPS
JVC
HITACHI
A
B
C
BUTTONS
(A) (B)
VCR BRAND
NAME
PHILIPS
SANYO
SHARP
SONY
TOSHIBA
ZENITH
RCA
PANASONIC
BUTTONS
(A) (B)
MBR SET
SHIFT
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as
the source player. You can select up to 8 cuts for
automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is
more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand
Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see
VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by
operating the VCR manually.
Before operation, make sure the batteries are installed
in the remote control ( pg. 61).
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
1
Turn off the power to the VCR and point the
remote towards the VCRs infrared sensor. Then,
referring to the VCR CODE LIST, press and hold
MBR SET, and press button (A) and then (B).
The code is automatically set once you release
MBR SET, and the VCRs power comes on.
2
Make sure the VCRs power is on. Then, while
holding SHIFT, press the button on the remote
for the desired function. The functions the
remote can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF,
REW and VCR REC STBY (you do not need to
press SHIFT for this one).
You are now ready to try Random Assemble
Editing.
IMPORTANT
Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and
those of many other makers, it may not work with
yours or may offer limited functions.
NOTES:
If the VCRs power does not come on in step 1, try
another code from the VCR CODE LIST.
Some brands of VCR do not come on automati-
cally. In this case, turn the power on manually and
try step 2.
If the remote control is not able to control the VCR,
use the controls on the VCR.
When the remote controls batteries run out, the
VCR brand you have set will be erased.
In that case, replace the old battery with a new one
to reset the VCR brand.
VCR (Recording deck)
66 EN
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
(cont.)
DISPLAY
MAKE CONNECTIONS
Also refer to pg. 54 and 55.
1
A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause
connector . . .
... connect the editing cable to the Remote
PAUSE connector.
A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote
pause connector but equipped with an
R.A.EDIT connector . . .
... connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT
connector.
A VCR other than above . . .
... connect the editing cable to the remote
control’s PAUSE IN connector.
2
Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder and set the
Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch.
3
Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape and
engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCR’s instructions).
NOTES:
Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the
indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If they do,
they will be recorded onto the new tape.
To choose whether or not the following displays appear
on the connected TV . . .
Date/Time
.... set DATE/TIME to AUTO, ON or OFF in the
Menu Screen ( pg. 41).
Time Code
.... set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu
Screen (
pg. 41).
Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running
Displays
.... set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD/TV in the
Menu Screen ( pg. 41). Or, press DISPLAY on the
remote control.
When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input
connector, an optional DV cable can be connected
instead of an S-Video cable and audio/video cable.
To Remote
PAUSE or
R.A.EDIT
VCR
TV
White to
AUDIO L IN
Red to
AUDIO R
IN
To
S-VIDEO IN
To PAUSE IN
Editing
cable
(provided)
S-Video
cable
(provided)
Audio/Video
cable
(provided)
Yellow to
VIDEO
IN*
* Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.
** When connecting cables, open this cover.
Connector
cover**
To AV
To EDIT To
S-VIDEO
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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~
~
~
~
:
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0
:
000
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TOTAL
ECODEM
IT
NIOUT
MOD E
CANCEL
R.A.EDIT
ON/OFF
PLAY
FADE/WIPE
EFFECT
EDIT IN/OUT
SELECT SCENES
4
Point the remote control at the camcorders remote
sensor. Press PLAY (
4
) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/
OFF on the remote control.
The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.
5
If using a Fade/Wipe at the beginning of the scene,
press FADE/WIPE on the remote control.
Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly,
and stop when the one you want is displayed.
You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the
beginning of Program 1.
6
At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT on
the remote control. The Edit-In position appears in
the Random Assemble Editing Menu.
7
At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The
Edit-Out position appears in the Random Assemble
Editing Menu.
8
If using a Fade/Wipe at the end of the scene, press
FADE/WIPE.
Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly,
and stop when the one you want is displayed.
If you select a Fade/Wipe effect for an Edit-Out
point, the effect is automatically applied to the
following Edit-In point.
You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the end
of the last scene.
When you use Fade/Wipe effects, that time is
included in the total time (this does not apply to
Picture Wipe/Dissolve).
1
9
If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT
( pg. 64).
10
Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes.
To change previously registered points, press
CANCEL on the remote control. The registered
points disappear, one at a time, from the most
recently registered point.
If you are not using Fade/Wipe or Program AE with
special effects, repeat steps 6 and 7 only.
NOTES:
When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between
them.
If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the recording decks Record-Standby mode will be
canceled and editing will not take place.
If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-In and Edit-Out points, a blue screen may be included in
the edited version.
Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds, the time code total time may not match the
total program time exactly.
Turning off the camcorders power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.
If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Program AE with special effects, you cannot use the Dissolve or
Black & White Fader. In this case the Dissolve or Black & White indicator begins blinking. Once the next
Edit-In point is registered, the effect is turned off. To combine these effects, use Sepia or Monotone during
recording, then use the Dissolve or Black & White Fader during Random Assemble Editing.
It is not possible to use Fade/Wipe effects and Program AE with special effects during Random Assemble
Editing using a DV cable.
Random Assemble
Editing Menu
Program
Remote sensor
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
(cont.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
00
:2
5
~
02 : 05
––
07:18
~
08 : 31
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0
3
:
33
~
05 : 53
13 : 15
15 :
:
55
~
~
~
~
16 : 29
16 :
3
0
9:39
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TOTAL
ECODEMIT
NIOUTMODE
09:30
~
PAUSE
VCR REC
STBY
REW
STOP
R.A.EDIT
ON/OFF
CANCEL
FADE/WIPE
EFFECT
EDIT IN/OUT
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR
11
Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of
the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6).
12
Point the remote control towards the VCRs remote
sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or manually
engage the VCRs Record-Pause mode.
13
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the
camcorder. Editing proceeds as programed, right
through to the end of the last registered scene.
Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does
not start editing.
When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters
the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its Record-
Pause mode.
If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the tape will
be dubbed all the way to the end automatically.
If you operate the camcorder during automatic
editing, the VCR will enter its Record-Pause mode
and automatic editing will stop.
1
14
Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the
VCR.
To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear, press
R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.
NOTES:
Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control clears
all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing.
When the editing cable is connected to the remote
controls Pause In connector during dubbing, make sure
the remote control is pointed at the VCRs sensor, and
the path between the two is unobstructed.
Random Assemble Editing may not function properly
when using a tape including several duplicated time
codes (
pg. 23).
Recording Start/Stop Button
Random Assemble
Editing Menu
Remote Sensor
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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~
~
~
~
~
~
:
––
0
:
000
––
TOTAL
NIOUT
MOD E
R.A.EDIT ON/OFF
ECODEMIT
For More Accurate Editing
Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to
Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing
for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time,
you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that you have
recorded scenes you did not want. For a cleanly edited
tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder
against your VCR.
DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING
1
Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point the
remote control at the camcorders remote sensor and
press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF.
The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.
2
Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1
only. In order to check VCR and camcorder timing,
select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit-
In point.
3
Play back the dubbed scene.
If any images from the scene prior to the
transition you chose for your Edit-In point were
recorded, that means your VCR moves too quickly
from Record-Pause to Record mode.
If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress, the
VCR is slow to start recording.
Random Assemble
Editing Menu
Program 1
VCR
(Recording deck)
TV
Remote sensor
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
(cont.)
ROSYNCH
O. 1
ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER
TIMING
4
Point the remote control at the camcorders remote
sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the
Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then
press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
5
Rotate the MENU wheel to select VIDEO and
press it. The VIDEO Menu appears. Then, rotate it to
SYNCHRO and press it. The value for SYNCHRO
is highlighted.
6
Based on the diagnostics performed ( pg. 69), you
can now advance the VCRs record timing by rotating
the MENU wheel towards +. You can also delay the
VCRs record timing by rotating the MENU wheel
towards . The adjustment range is from 1.3 to
+1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second increments.
Press the MENU wheel to finish the setting.
7
Rotate the MENU wheel to select
1
RETURN and
press it twice.
Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning
with step 4 on page 67.
NOTES:
Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing, do
a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check
whether the value you have input is appropriate or not,
and make adjustments accordingly.
Depending on the recorder, there may be situations
where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected.
Display
MENU Wheel
VCR
(Recording deck)
TV
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6
e
PAUSE
STOP
A.DUB
PLAY
DISPLAY
Audio Dubbing
The audio track can be customized only when recorded in
the 12-bit mode ( pg. 29).
NOTES:
Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16-
bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a
blank portion of a tape.
To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the
television, make connections (
pg. 54).
1
Play back the tape to locate the point where editing
will start, then press PAUSE (6).
2
While holding A.DUB (e) on the remote control,
press PAUSE (6). 6e appears.
3
Press PLAY (
4
) , then begin narrating.
Speak into the microphone.
To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (6).
4
To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (6), then STOP
(5).
To hear the dubbed sound during playback . . .
.... set 12BIT MODE to SOUND 2 or MIX in the
Menu Screen ( pg. 41, 42).
NOTES:
Audio dubbing is also possible using an optional
microphone connected to the MIC connector.
Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio
Dubbing. To hear sound, connect optional headphones
to the PHONE connector.
While an optional microphone is connected, the built-in
microphone is disabled.
When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-bit,
the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.
If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound
may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded
areas.
If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move
the camcorders microphone away from the TV, or turn
down the TVs volume.
If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in mid-recording
and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not
effective from the point where 16-bit recording began.
During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes
recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded in 16-bit
audio or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops
(
pg. 87).
To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected
to the camcorders AV connector, first set S/AV INPUT
to ON in the Menu Screen (
pg. 41). You can hear
sound from the video unit using optional headphones.
Speaker
Stereo
microphone
Audio Dub
Standby mode
Power Switch
Display
PHONE
(headphone)
connector*
MIC (external
microphone
input) connector*
* Located beneath the cover.
Remote sensor
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
(cont.)
PAUSE
START/STOP
INSERT
PLAY
REW
STOP
12:34
6
w
Insert Editing
You can record a new scene into a previously recorded
tape, replacing a section of the original recording with
minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. The
original audio remains unchanged.
NOTES:
Before performing the following steps, make sure that
TIME CODE is set to ON in the Menu Screen
(
pg. 41).
Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP
mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
To perform Insert Editing while watching in the
television, make connections (
pg. 54).
1
Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and
press PAUSE (6). Confirm the time code at this point
( pg. 42).
2
Press REW (
2
) until the Edit-In point is located, then
press PAUSE (6).
3
Press and hold INSERT (w) on the remote control,
then press PAUSE (6). 6w and the Time Code
(min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters Insert-
Pause mode.
4
Press START/STOP to begin editing.
Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in
step 1.
To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it again
to resume editing.
5
To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then STOP
(5).
NOTES:
Program AE with special effects (
pg. 36, 37) can be
used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert
Editing.
During Insert Editing, the date and time information
changes.
If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the
tape, the audio and video may be disrupted. Make sure
you only edit recorded areas.
During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes
recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert Edting
stops (
pg. 87).
Power Switch
Lock Button
Display
Remote sensor
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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
TROUBLESHOOTING
1.
No power is supplied.
2.
SET DATE/TIME!
appears.
3.
Recording cannot be
performed.
4.
There is no picture.
5.
Some functions are not
available using the MENU
wheel.
6.
The focus does not adjust
automatically.
1.
The power is not connected
properly.
The battery is dead.
The LCD monitor is not open
fully or the viewfinder is not
pulled out when recording.
2.
The built-in clocks
rechargeable lithium battery
is discharged.
The previously set date/time
is erased.
3.
The tapes erase protection
tab is set to SAVE.
The Power Switch is set to
or OFF.
•“TAPE END appears.
The cassette holder cover is
open.
4.
The camcorder is not getting
power, or some other
malfunction exists.
5.
The Power Switch is set to
.
6.
Focus is set to the Manual
mode.
The recording was done in a
dark place, or the contrast
was low.
The lens is dirty or covered
with condensation.
1.
Connect the AC Power
Adapter/Charger securely
( pg. 9).
Replace the dead battery
with a fully charged one
( pg. 8, 9).
Open the LCD monitor fully
or pull out the viewfinder.
2.
Connect the camcorder to
an AC outlet using the AC
Power Adapter/Charger for
over 24 hours to charge the
clocks lithium battery
( pg. 11).
3.
Set the tapes erase
protection tab to REC
( pg. 12).
Set the Power Switch to
or ( pg. 14).
Replace with new cassette
( pg. 12).
Close the cassette holder
cover.
4.
Turn the camcorders power
off and on again
( pg. 18).
5.
Set the Power Switch to
( pg. 14).
6.
Set Focus to the Auto mode
( pg. 27).
Clean the lens and check
the focus again ( pg. 80).
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 Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed
as usual from the beginning.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
(cont.)
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
7.
The cassette will not load
properly.
8.
The memory card will not
load properly.
9.
In the 5-Second mode,
recording ends before
5 seconds have elapsed.
10.
Snapshot mode cannot be
used.
11.
The color of Snapshot
looks strange.
12.
The image taken using
Snapshot is too dark.
13.
The image taken using
Snapshot is too bright.
14.
Digital Zoom does not
work.
15.
Program AE with special
effects and Fade/Wipe
Effects do not work.
16.
The Black & White Fader
does not work.
7.
The cassette is in the wrong
position.
The batterys charge is low.
8.
The memory card is in the
wrong position.
9.
The 5-Second mode is set to
ANIM. in the Menu
Screen.
10.
The Squeeze mode is
selected.
11.
The light source or the
subject does not include
white. Or there are various
different light sources behind
the subject.
The Sepia or Monotone
mode is activated.
12.
Shooting was performed
under backlit conditions.
13.
The subject is too bright.
14.
10X optical zoom is selected.
The Shooting Mode Switch is
set to XGA/VGA or
UXGA.
•“PROGRAM AE is set to
VIDEO ECHO in the Menu
Screen.
•“WIDE MODE is set to PS-
WIDE in the Menu Screen.
Multi-Analyzer 4 or Multi-
Analyzer 9 was attempted
during Digital Zoom.
Picture Wipe or Dissolve are
being used in a scene
transition.
15.
The Power Switch is set to
.
16.
The Sepia or Monotone
mode is activated.
7.
Set it in the right position
( pg. 12).
Install a fully charged
battery ( pg. 8, 9).
8.
Set it in the right position
( pg. 13).
9.
Select 5S in the Menu
Screen ( pg. 33).
10.
Disengage the Squeeze
mode ( pg. 30).
11.
Find a white subject and
compose your shot so that it
also appears in the frame
( pg. 20, 21).
Turn off Sepia and Mono-
tone ( pg. 36, 37).
12.
Press the BACKLIGHT
Button ( pg. 38).
13.
Set PROGRAM AE to
SPOTLIGHT in the Menu
Screen ( pg. 36).
14.
Set ZOOM to 40X or
300X in the Menu Screen
( pg. 29).
Set the Shooting Mode
Switch to VIDEO
( pg. 14, 22).
Disengage the VIDEO
ECHO mode
( pg. 22, 37).
Disengage the PS-WIDE
mode ( pg. 30).
Disengage Multi-Analyzer 4
or Multi-Analyzer 9
( pg. 20).
Wait until the Picture Wipe
or Dissolve effects are
completed ( pg. 22, 34).
15.
Set the Power Switch to
( pg. 34, 36).
16.
Turn off Sepia and Mono-
tone ( pg. 34, 36).
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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
17.
The Dissolve function does
not work.
18.
The Picture Wipe and
Dissolve functions do not
work.
19.
The picture wipe function
does not work.
20.
Scene transition does not
go as expected.
17.
The Sepia, Monotone or
Slow Shutter mode of
Program AE with special
effects is activated.
•“WIDE MODE is set to
SQUEEZE or PS-WIDE in
the Menu Screen.
The previously selected
mode of Program AE with
special effects was changed
after the last selected scene
for editing was registered.
18.
The last selected editing
scene is ending.
At the end of the last selected
scene for editing, the Power
Switch was set to OFF.
The power is off.
19.
The Slow Shutter mode is
activated.
•“WIDE MODE is not set to
OFF.
20.
When using Picture Wipe/
Dissolve ( pg. 34), there
is a delay of a fraction of a
second between the previous
record stop-point and the
Dissolve start-point. This is
normal, but this slight delay
becomes especially
noticeable when shooting
fast-moving subject or during
rapid panning.
17.
Turn off Sepia, Monotone or
Slow Shutter before adding
Dissolve to a scene
transition ( pg. 34, 36).
Set WIDE MODE to
CINEMA or OFF mode
( pg. 30).
Make sure you have selected
the mode of Program AE
with special effects you want
before starting editing
( pg. 34, 36).
18.
Select Picture Wipe or
Dissolve before beginning
recording. The effects are
then automatically activated
( pg. 34).
Do not turn off the
camcorders power after
setting Edit-In and Edit-Out
points, as they will all be
erased ( pg. 34).
The camcorder automati-
cally shuts off after 5
minutes have elapsed in the
Record-Standby mode.
Make sure you continue
operations within 5 minutes
after engaging Record-
Standby mode ( pg. 34).
19.
Disengage the Slow Shutter
mode or set WIDE MODE
to OFF before preparing
to use the Picture Wipe
( pg. 30, 34, 36).
20.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
(cont.)
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
21.
The Picture Wipe or
Dissolve functions are in use.
•“WIDE MODE is set to
SQUEEZE or PS-WIDE in
the Menu Screen.
A Fade-In or Fade-Out is in
progress.
22.
When shooting in the dark,
the unit becomes highly
sensitive to light and the
image takes on an effect
similar to Slow Shutter.
23.
The Picture Wipe or Dissolve
function is in use.
24.
The Sepia or Monotone
mode is activated.
25.
This is a result of exceedingly
high contrast, and is not a
malfunction.
26.
This is not a malfunction.
27.
•“DATE/TIME is set to OFF
in the Menu Screen.
Interface Shooting is
performed.
28.
Images stored in the memory
card are protected.
29.
•“TIME CODE is set to
OFF in the Menu Screen.
21.
Set WIDE MODE to
CINEMA or OFF mode
( pg. 30).
Do not try to use the Video
Echo mode during a Fade-In
or Fade-Out ( pg. 34, 36).
22.
If you want the lighting to
look more natural, set GAIN
UP to AGC or OFF in
the Menu Screen
( pg. 29).
23.
Do not try to use the Classic
Film or Strobe mode during
a scene transition
( pg. 34, 36).
24.
Turn off Sepia or Monotone
before setting White
Balance ( pg. 37, 39).
25.
————
26.
————
27.
Set DATE/TIME to ON
in the Menu Screen
( pg. 31).
During Interface Shooting,
the date/time does not
appear ( pg. 19).
28.
Remove protection from the
images stored in the
memory card and delete
them ( pg. 46, 47).
29.
Set TIME CODE to ON
in the Menu Screen
( pg. 31, 41).
21.
The Video Echo mode
does not work.
22.
Even when Slow Shutter is
not selected, the image
looks like it is activated.
23.
There is no strobe when
the Classic Film or Strobe
mode is activated.
24.
White Balance cannot be
activated.
25.
When shooting a subject
illuminated by bright light,
vertical lines appear.
26.
When the screen is under
direct sunlight during
shooting, the screen
becomes red or black for
an instant.
27.
During recording, the date/
time does not appear.
28.
Images stored in the
memory card cannot be
deleted.
29.
The indicators and
messages do not appear.
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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
30.
Images on the LCD
monitor appear dark or
whitish.
31.
The rear of the LCD
monitor is hot.
32.
The indicators and the
image color on the LCD
monitor are not clear.
33.
The LCD monitor or
viewfinder indications
blink.
34.
Colored bright spots
appear all over the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder.
30.
In places subject to low
temperature, images become
dark due to the
characteristics of the LCD
monitor. When this happens,
the displayed colors differ
from those that are actually
recorded. This is not a defect
of the camcorder.
When the LCD monitor's
fluorescent light reaches the
end of its service life, images
on the LCD monitor become
dark. Consult your nearest
JVC dealer.
31.
The light used to illuminate
the LCD monitor causes it to
become hot.
32.
This may occur when the
surface or the edge of the
LCD monitor is pressed.
33.
Certain Fade/Wipe effects,
certain modes of Program AE
with special effects, DIS
and other functions that
cannot be used together are
selected at the same time.
34.
The LCD monitor and the
viewfinder are made with
high-precision technology.
However, black spots or
bright spots of light (red,
green or blue) may appear
constantly on the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder.
These spots are not recorded
on the tape. This is not due
to any defect of the unit.
(Effective dots: more than
99.99 %)
30.
Adjust the brightness and
angle of the LCD monitor
( pg. 18, 19).
31.
Close the LCD monitor to
turn it off or set the Power
Switch to OFF, and let the
unit cool down.
32.
————
33.
Re-read the sections
covering Fade/Wipe effects,
Program AE with special
effects and DIS
( pg. 30, 34 37).
34.
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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
35.
During recording, sound
cannot be heard.
36.
Play, Rewind and Fast-
Forward functions do not
work.
37.
A memory card cannot be
played back.
38.
The tape is moving, but
there is no picture.
39.
The LCD monitor image is
distorted.
40.
Images on the LCD
monitor are jittery.
41.
There is no playback
picture on the connected
TV.
42.
Blocks of noise appear
during playback, or there is
no playback picture and
the screen becomes blue.
43.
The LCD monitor, the
viewfinder and the lens
have become dirty (ex.
fingerprints).
35.
The optional headphones are
not connected to the
headphone connector.
The sound volume of the
headphone connector was
not adjusted appropriately.
The sound volume at this
point is the same as the level
it was adjusted to during
playback.
36.
The Power Switch is set to
or .
The D.S.C. playback mode is
engaged.
37.
The Power Switch is set to
or .
The D.S.C. playback mode is
not engaged.
38.
Your TV has AV input
terminals, but is not set to its
VIDEO mode.
The cassette holder cover is
open.
39.
During playback of the
unrecorded portion, High-
speed Search and still
playback, LCD monitor
indications appear distorted.
This is not a defect.
40.
The speaker volume is too
great.
41.
Since the analog input mode
is engaged, the camcorder is
in the Record-Standby mode.
42.
————
43.
————
35.
Connect the optional
headphones to the
headphone connector
( pg. 82, 83).
Adjust the sound volume
during playback ( pg. 40).
36.
Set the Power Switch to
( pg. 40).
Press MEMORY PLAY to
disengage the D.S.C.
playback mode ( pg. 44).
37.
Set the Power Switch to
( pg. 44).
Press MEMORY PLAY
( pg. 44).
38.
Set the TV to the mode or
channel appropriate for
video playback
( pg. 54, 55).
Close the cassette holder
cover ( pg. 12).
39.
————
40.
Turn the speaker volume
down ( pg. 40).
41.
Set S/AV INPUT to OFF
in the Menu Screen
( pg. 41).
42.
Clean the video heads with
an optional cleaning
cassette ( pg. 90).
43.
Wipe them gently with soft
cloth. Wiping strongly can
cause damage ( pg. 80).
TROUBLESHOOTING
(cont.)
EN79
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
44.
An unusual mark appears.
45.
An error indication
(E01 E06) appears.
46.
The charger indicator on
the AC Power Adapter/
Charger does not light.
47.
Picture does not appear on
the LCD monitor.
48.
When the image is printed
from the printer, a black
bar appears at the bottom
of the screen.
49.
When the camcorder is
connected via the DV
connector, the camcorder
does not operate.
50.
During transport, the lens
cover opens.
51.
The memory card cannot
be removed from the
camcorder.
44.
————
45.
A malfunction of some kind
has occurred. In this case the
camcorders functions
become unusable.
46.
The temperature of the
battery is extremely high/low.
Charging is difficult in places
subject to extremely high/
low temperatures.
47.
The viewfinder is pulled out.
The LCD monitors
brightness setting is too dark.
48.
This is not a malfunction.
49.
The DV cable was plugged/
unplugged with power
turned on.
50.
————
51.
————
44.
Check the section of the
manual that explains LCD
monitor/viewfinder
indications ( pg. 84 88).
45.
Remove the power supply
(battery pack, etc.) and wait
a few minutes for the
indication to clear. When it
does, you can resume using
the camcorder.
If the indication remains
even though you repeat the
above two or three times,
please consult your nearest
JVC dealer.
46.
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) ( pg. 89).
47.
Push the viewfinder back in.
Adjust the brightness of the
LCD monitor ( pg. 18).
If the monitor is tilted
upward 180 degrees, open
the monitor fully ( pg. 18).
48.
By recording with DIS
activated ( pg. 30) this
can be avoided.
49.
Turn the camcorders power
off and on again, then
operate it.
50.
Do not subject the
camcorder to shock or
excessive vibration during
transport.
Turn the camcorder on and
off. The lens cover closes.
51.
Push in the memory card a
few more times ( pg. 13).
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USER MAINTENANCE
Cassette
holder cover
OPEN/EJECT
Switch
PUSH HERE
Cassette holder
Hatch
Cleaning The Camcorder
1
To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft
cloth.
Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it
well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again
with a dry cloth.
2
Press PUSH-OPEN and open the LCD monitor.
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to
damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.
3
To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush,
then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
4
To clean the viewfinder, raise it to the vertical
position. Carefully lift the plastic tab on the
bottom of the viewfinder, and open the hatch
.
5
Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at
the bottom of the viewfinder and clean the
interior of the viewfinder with it .
6
Close the hatch. Tilt the viewfinder back to the
horizontal position and push it back in.
NOTES:
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine
or alcohol.
Cleaning should be done only after the battery
pack has been removed or other power units have
been disconnected.
Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.
When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth
refer to the cautions of each product.
After Use
1
Turn off the camcorder.
2
Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of
the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover
open until it locks. The cassette holder opens
automatically. Remove the cassette.
3
Press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder.
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely
before closing the cassette holder cover.
4
Slide BATT. RELEASE and remove the battery
pack .
BATT. RELEASE
Switch
Remove.
Lens blower
EN81
INDEX
Jack Box
DC Input Connector [DC IN] ................. pg. 9
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector ... pg. 56
Connect to a USB-equipped computer to
download the entire contents of a memory card
in only 80 seconds using the provided software.
S-Video Input/Output Connector
[S-VIDEO] ..................................... pg. 54, 66
Edit Connector [EDIT] .......................... pg. 66
Connect the editing cable when performing
Random Assemble Editing ........... pg. 65 70
Multi Connector
The Jack Box can be connected with this
camcorder through this connector. Never touch it
with your hand or hit it with a hard object; if the
pins are damaged, the connectors will become
unusable due to contact failure.
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INDEX
Controls, Connectors And Indicators
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Controls
FOCUS Button ..................................... pg. 27
Snapshot Button
[SNAPSHOT] ................ pg. 20, 21, 24, 26, 60
Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. pg. 22
Speaker/Headphone Volume Control
[VOLUME] ........................................ pg. 40
Shooting Mode Switch
[VIDEO, XGA/VGA, UXGA] ................ pg. 14
Power Switch [ , , , OFF] ...... pg. 14
Recording Start/Stop Button.................. pg. 18
Lock Button ......................................... pg. 14
Diopter Adjustment Control ................. pg. 10
MEMORY PLAY Button ........................ pg. 44
Stop Button [5] ................................. pg. 40
BACKLIGHT Button .......................... pg. 38
Rewind Button [
2
] ......................... pg. 40
EXPOSURE Button ............................ pg. 38
Play/Pause Button [
4
/6] ................... pg. 40
Programme AE Button [PROG.AE] ..... pg. 36
Fast-Forward Button [
3
] ................. pg. 40
FADE/WIPE Button ............................ pg. 34
INDEX Button ...................................... pg. 45
BLANK SEARCH Button ....................... pg. 43
PRINT FRAME Button .......................... pg. 48
PRINT Button
Enables printing using the optional printer
equipped with a PRINT DATA connector. Refer to
the separate FOR OWNERS OF AN OPTIONAL
PRINTER instruction sheet.
Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] ... pg. 18
MENU Wheel [ , , PUSH] ............ pg. 28
LCD Monitor Brightness Control ........ pg. 18
Manual Focus Ring .............................. pg. 27
Battery Release Button
[BATT. RELEASE] .................................... pg. 9
OPEN/EJECT Switch ............................. pg. 12
Connectors
External Stereo Microphone Input Connector
[MIC] .................................................. pg. 71
The connectors to are located beneath a cover.
Headphone Connector [PHONE] ......... pg. 71
No sound is output from the speaker when
headphones are connected to this connector.
PRINTER Connector
Connect to the optional printer equipped with a
PRINT DATA connector. Refer to the separate
FOR OWNERS OF AN OPTIONAL PRINTER
instruction sheet.
Audio/Video Input/Output Connector
[AV] ........................................ pg. 54, 58, 66
To connect a cable to the connector , open the
LCD monitor.
Digital Video Connector
[DV IN/OUT] (i.link*) .............. pg. 56, 57, 59
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry
specification and extensions thereof. The logo
is used for products compliant with the i.Link
standard.
Multi Connector
When attaching the Jack Box to the camcorder,
this part is connected.
Indicators
Power Lamp ........................................ pg. 18
Tally Lamp ........................................... pg. 18
Other Parts
Speaker ............................................... pg. 40
Grip Strap ............................................ pg. 10
Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... pg. 10
Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch .................. pg. 80
Battery Pack Mount ............................... pg. 9
LCD Monitor ................................. pg. 18, 19
Lens Hood ............................................. pg. 7
Lens Cover
Opens when the viewfinder is pulled out or the
LCD monitor is opened fully.
Info-Shoe
Attach the optional video light/flash/zoom
microphone.
Camera Sensor
Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor
necessary for shooting is built-in here.
Viewfinder ........................................... pg. 10
Remote Sensor ..................................... pg. 61
Stereo Microphone .............................. pg. 71
Stud Hole ............................................ pg. 10
Tripod Mounting Socket ....................... pg. 10
MEMORY CARD Cover ....................... pg. 13
84 EN
INDEX
Indications
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only
Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect.
( pg. 34, 35)
Appears when in the Squeeze, Cinema or PS
Wide mode. ( pg. 30)
Rotates while the tape is running. ( pg. 18)
Displays the recording mode (SP or LP).
( pg. 15)
Displays the tape remaining time. ( pg. 18)
•“REC appears during recording.
•“PAUSE appears during Record-Standby mode.
( pg. 18)
Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to
cut down on noise created by wind. ( pg. 30)
5S/Anim.: Displays the 5 second recording mode
or Animation recording mode.
( pg. 30, 33)
Appears when the Insert Editing (w) or Insert
Editing Pause (6w) mode is engaged. ( pg. 72)
Displays the sound mode for approx. 5 seconds
after turning on the camcorder. ( pg. 29)
Displays the Time Code. ( pg. 23, 31)
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Recording Only
SOUN
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These indications also appear during DUAL mode.
Displays the file size of the stored image.
There are 3 modes available: UXGA, XGA and
VGA (in order of quality). ( pg. 16)
Appears and blinks during shooting. ( pg. 21)
Displays the quality of the stored image.
There are 2 modes available: FINE and STD
(standard) (in order of quality). ( pg. 16)
Appears during shooting.
Blinks when a memory card is not loaded.
( pg. 21)
Displays the number of images that have already
been shot. ( pg. 21)
Displays the total number of shots that can be
stored, including those already taken. ( pg. 21)
Displays the UXGA mode: (DOUBLE) or
(ENLARGE). ( pg. 16)
EN85
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording
3
40
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Appears when the Power Switch is set to .
( pg. 14)
Appears when the optional flash attached to the
info-shoe is ready.
Appears when the white balance is adjusted.
( pg. 39)
•“: Appears when the exposure is adjusted.
( pg. 38)
: Appears when backlight compensation is
used. ( pg. 38)
Displays the selected Program AE with special
effects. ( pg. 36)
Appears when the iris is locked. ( pg. 38)
Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) is
engaged. ( pg. 29)
Approximate zoom ratio: Appears during
zooming. ( pg. 22)
: Appears when GAIN UP is set to
AUTO and the shutter speed is being
automatically adjusted. ( pg. 29)
Appears during zooming.
Zoom level indicator ( pg. 22)
Appears during Self-Timer recording. ( pg. 32)
Appears when taking a Snapshot. ( pg. 20, 21)
Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder. ( pg. 18)
Displays the date/time. ( pg. 11)
Appears when the focus is adjusted manually.
( pg. 27)
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INDEX
Indications (cont.)
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback
Displays the sound mode. ( pg. 41, 42)
Displays the Blank Search mode. ( pg. 43)
Displays the tape speed. ( pg. 15)
Appears while a tape is running.
4
: Playback
3
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle search
2
: Rewind/Shuttle search
6 : Pause
6
4
: Forward slow-motion
1
6 : Reverse slow-motion
e : Audio Dubbing
6e : Audio Dubbing Pause
Displays the date/time. ( pg. 41, 42)
BRIGHT :
Displays the brightness of the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder.
( pg. 18)
VOLUME : Displays the speaker or headphone
volume. ( pg. 40)
The level indicator moves.
Displays the time code. ( pg. 41, 42)
1
L
2
1
B
1
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6
T
:
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2
S
B
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1
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L
O
:
U
A
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2
N
N
U
5
D
K
M
1
E
SEARC
D
H
E
1
C
0
P
2
0
5
0
6
4
0
A
0
M
S
:
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback
Displays the directory and file names. ( pg. 44)
Displays the date. ( pg. 41, 42)
Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder. ( pg. 18)
The level indicator moves.
Displays the total number of stored files.
( pg. 44)
Displays the index number of the file. ( pg. 44)
10 / 2
B
4
RIGHT
D
1
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0
C
0
2
0
5
0
0
0
1
0
EN87
Indications Function
Displays the battery remaining power.
Remaining power level: high
Remaining power level: exhausted
As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks.
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.
Appears when no tape is loaded. ( pg. 12)
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power
Switch is set to or .( pg. 12)
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional
cleaning cassette. ( pg. 90)
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait
more than 1 hour until condensation disappears.
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button is
pressed while the Power Switch is set to or and the Shooting
Mode Switch is set to VIDEO.
Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. ( pg. 19)
Appears if a tape in another format is loaded.
Appears when the date/time is not set. ( pg. 11)
Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is discharged and the
previously set date/time is erased. ( pg. 11)
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.
( pg. 71)
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP
mode. ( pg. 71)
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit
audio. ( pg. 71)
Appears if A. DUB (e) on the remote control is pressed when the erase
protection tab is set to SAVE.( pg. 71)
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.
( pg. 72)
Warning Indications
TAPE!
TAPE END
SET DATE/TIME!
CHECK TAPES ERASE
PROTECTION TAB
HEAD CLEANING
REQUIRED USE
CLEANING CASSETTE
CONDENSATION
OPERATION PAUSED
PLEASE WAIT
DIFFERENT
FORMATTED TAPE
A. DUB ERROR!
<CANNOT DUB
ON A LP RECORDED
TAPE>
<CANNOT DUB
ON A 16BIT
RECORDING>
<CHECK TAPES ERASE
PROTECTION TAB>
A. DUB ERROR!
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
INSERT ERROR!
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Indications Function
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.
( pg. 72)
Appears if INSERT (w) on the remote control is pressed when the erase
protection tab is set to SAVE.( pg. 72)
Appears if the Shooting Mode Switch is set to XGA/VGA or UXGA.
( pg. 16)
Appears when the memory cards memory is full and shooting is not
possible.
Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this
camcorder is being used as a recorder.
Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory
card:
when no memory card is loaded.
when the memory card's memory is full.
when the memory card is not formatted.
when a copy-protected SD Memory Card is loaded. ( pg. 60)
Appears in the following cases if a memory card is not loaded when
SNAPSHOT is pressed:
when the Power Switch is set to or and the Shooting Mode
Switch is set to XGA/VGA or UXGA.
when the Shooting Mode Switch is set to VIDEO and CAMERA
MODE is set to DUAL in the Menu Screen. ( pg. 21, 26)
Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is
corrupt, or it has not been initialized. Initialize the memory card .
( pg. 49)
Appears if there is no images stored in the memory card when the Power
Switch is set to and MEMORY PLAY is pressed.
Appears when the camcorder takes more than 60 seconds to 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.
Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images while a copy-
protected SD Memory Card is loaded.
The error indications (E01 E06) show what type of malfunction has
occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off
automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few
minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the
camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
PLEASE
FORMAT
MEMORY CARD!
E01 E06
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD
MODE REMOVE AND
REATTACH BATTERY
COPYING FAILED
INDEX
Indications (cont.)
NO IMAGES STORED
CARD ERROR!
CHECK CARDS WRITE
PROTECTION SWITCH
MEMORY IS FULL
INSERT ERROR!
<CANNOT EDIT
ON A LP RECORDED
TAPE>
<CHECK TAPES ERASE
PROTECTION TAB>
<CHECK SHOOTING
MODE SWITCH>
EN89
General Battery Precautions
If the remote control is not functioning even if it is
being operated correctly, the batteries are ex-
hausted. Replace them with fresh ones.
Use only the following batteries: AAA (R03) size x 2
Please make note of the following rules for battery use.
When misused, the batteries can leak or explode.
1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 61.
2. Do not use any different size of batteries from those
specified.
3. Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction.
4. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as
they can leak or explode.
6. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.
7. Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be
stored for an extended period to avoid battery
leakage which can cause malfunctions.
Battery Packs
The supplied battery pack is
a lithium-ion battery. Before
using the supplied battery
pack or an optional battery
pack, be sure to read the
following cautions:
1. To avoid hazards . . .
.... do not burn.
.... do not short-circuit the terminals. When
transporting, make sure the provided battery
cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap
is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic 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.
Terminals
CAUTIONS
When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in
areas other than the USA
The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from
110 V to 240 V.
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER
In case of connecting the units power cord to an
AC wall outlet other than American National
Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter,
called a Siemens Plug, as shown.
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
Plug adapter
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .
.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
.... charge in an environment where temperatures
are within the tolerances shown in the chart
below. This is a chemical reaction type
batterycooler temperatures impede chemical
reaction, while warmer temperatures can
prevent complete charging.
.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure
to high temperatures will increase natural
discharge and shorten service life.
.... fully charge and then fully discharge the
battery every 6 months when storing the
battery pack over a long period time.
.... remove from charger or powered unit when
not in use, as some machines use current even
when switched off.
NOTES:
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 ............... 10°C to 30°C (14°F to 86°F)
Recharging time is based on room temperature of
20°C (68°F).
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging
takes.
Cassettes
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to
read the following cautions:
1. During use . . .
.... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.
.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded
tapes automatically erases the previously
recorded video and audio signals.
.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly
when inserting.
.... do not load and unload the cassette
repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all.
This slackens the tape and can result in damage.
.... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes
the tape to fingerprints and dust.
2. Store cassettes . . .
.... away from heaters or other heat sources.
.... out of direct sunlight.
.... where they wont be subject to unnecessary
shock or vibration.
.... where they wont be exposed to strong
magnetic fields (such as those generated by
motors, transformers or magnets).
.... vertically, in their original cases.
90 EN
Memory Cards
To properly use and store your memory cards, be
sure to read the following cautions:
1. During use . . .
.... make sure the memory card bears the SD or
MultiMediaCard mark.
.... make sure the memory card is positioned
properly when inserting.
2. While the memory card is being accessed (during
recording, playback, deletion, initialization, etc.) . . .
.... never unload the memory card and never turn
off the camcorder.
3. Store memory cards . . .
.... away from heaters or other heat sources.
.... out of direct sunlight.
.... where they wont be subject to unnecessary
shock or vibration.
.... where they wont be exposed to strong
magnetic fields (such as those generated by
motors, transformers or magnets).
LCD Monitor
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,
DO NOT . . .
.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.
.... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on
the bottom.
2. To prolong service life . . .
.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD
monitor use.
These are not malfunctions:
While using the camcorder, the surface around
the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD
monitor may heat up.
If you leave power on for a long time, the
surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
.... open the camcorders chassis.
.... disassemble or modify the unit.
.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in
use.
.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects
to enter the unit.
.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the
power supply while the power is on.
.... leave the battery pack attached when the
camcorder is not in use.
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near
a cooking stove.
CAUTIONS
(cont.)
.... in places subject to excessive shock or
vibration.
.... near a television set.
.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting anten-
nas, etc.).
.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C
or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)
temperatures.
3. 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.
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
.... allow it to become wet.
.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration
during transportation.
.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright
objects for long periods.
.... expose the lens to direct sunlight.
.... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.
.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder
strap or the grip.
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
No picture during playback.
Blocks of noise appear during playback.
During recording, the Head Clog Warning
indicator appears.
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 cassettes
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.
EN91
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : GR-DV2000U
Trade Name : JVC
Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP.
Address : 1700 Valley Road Wayne,
N. J. 07470
Telephone Number : 973-3155000
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
Change or modifications not approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the
users 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 equip-
ment 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.
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 function-
ing properly. In such cases, first disconnect its
power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power
Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few
minutes and then re-connect it and proceed as
usual from the beginning.
About moisture condensation . . .
You have observed that pouring a cold liquid
into a glass will cause drops of water to form
on the glass outer surface. This same
phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a
camcorder when it is moved from a cool
place to a warm place, after heating a cold
room, under extremely humid conditions or
in a place directly subjected to the cool air
from an air conditioner.
Moisture on the head drum can cause severe
damage to the video tape, and can lead to
internal damage to the camcorder itself.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
How To Handle A CD-ROM
Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface
(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write
anything or put a sticker on either the front or
back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently
wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center
hole using a circular motion.
Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning
spray.
Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror
surface.
Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or
humid environment. Keep it away from direct
sunlight.
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TERMS
F
Fade-In/Out ........................................ pg. 34, 35
Fast-Forward The Tape .............................. pg. 40
5-second recording mode ......................... pg. 33
Frame-By-Frame Playback .................. pg. 40, 63
G
Gain Up ................................................... pg. 29
Grip Adjustment ....................................... pg. 10
I
Icons ................................................ pg. 29 31
Index Playback ......................................... pg. 45
Index Screen ............................................ pg. 45
Initialize A Memory Card .......................... pg. 49
Insert Editing............................................. pg. 72
Interface Shooting ..................................... pg. 19
Iris............................................................ pg. 38
Iris Lock ................................................... pg. 38
J
Journalistic Shooting ................................. pg. 19
L
LCD monitor/Viewfinder
Indications ..................................... pg. 84 88
Load A Tape ............................................. pg. 12
M
Manual Focus........................................... pg. 27
Memory Card ..................................... pg. 13, 90
Menu Screen, CAMERA ............................ pg. 29
Menu Screen, DISPLAY ....................... pg. 31, 41
Menu Screen, DSC ................................... pg. 16
Menu Screen, MANUAL ..................... pg. 29, 30
Menu Screen, MEMORY ........................... pg. 46
Menu Screen, SYSTEM ....................... pg. 31, 41
Menu Screen, VIDEO ............................... pg. 41
Monotone ................................................ pg. 37
Motor Drive Mode.................................... pg. 20
MultiMediaCard ................................. pg. 13, 90
A
AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... pg. 8, 9
Analog Input ...................................... pg. 41, 58
Animation ................................................ pg. 30
Audio Dubbing ........................................ pg. 71
Auto Date................................................. pg. 31
Auto Focus ............................................... pg. 27
Auto Playback .......................................... pg. 44
Auto Shut off ................................ pg. 19, 21, 40
B
Backlight Compensation ........................... pg. 38
Battery Low .............................................. pg. 87
Battery Pack ..................................... pg. 8, 9, 89
Beep ........................................................ pg. 31
Brighten The LCD Monitor ........................ pg. 18
Built-in Clock's Lithium Battery ................. pg. 11
C
Channels (Left/Right) ................................. pg. 42
Charge The Battery Pack ............................. pg. 8
Cinema .................................................... pg. 30
Classic Film .............................................. pg. 37
Clean The Camcorder ............................... pg. 80
Connections ...................... pg. 9, 54, 56 59, 66
D
Darken The LCD Monitor ......................... pg. 18
Date/Time Display ........................ pg. 31, 41, 42
Date/Time Settings .................................... pg. 11
Deleting Images ........................................ pg. 47
Demonstration Mode ............................ pg. 7, 31
Digital Zoom ...................................... pg. 22, 29
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) .................... pg. 29
Diopter Adjustment .................................. pg. 10
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ............ pg. 52
Dual Shooting ......................................... pg. 26
Dubbing ........................................... pg. 58 60
E
Erase Protection ........................................ pg. 12
Exposure Control ...................................... pg. 38
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Picture Mode ............................................ pg. 16
Picture Wipe/Dissolve ......................... pg. 34, 35
Playback Special Effects ............................ pg. 64
Playback Zoom ........................................ pg. 63
Power Switch Position .............................. pg. 14
Print Frame Deletion ........................... pg. 50, 51
Printer ...................................................... pg. 57
Program AE With Special Effects.......... pg. 36, 37
Progressive Mode ............................... pg. 24, 25
Progressive Wide ...................................... pg. 30
Protecting Images ..................................... pg. 46
Provided Accessories .................................. pg. 6
R
Random Assemble Editing ................. pg. 65 70
Record-Standby ........................................ pg. 18
Recording Mode ....................................... pg. 15
Remote Control ........................................ pg. 61
Rewind The Tape ...................................... pg. 40
S
SD Memory Card ................................ pg. 13, 90
Self-Recording .......................................... pg. 19
Self-Timer ................................................. pg. 32
Sepia ........................................................ pg. 37
Set Remote Control/VCR Code .................. pg. 65
Shooting Mode, XGA/VGA ....................... pg. 14
Shooting Mode, UXGA .............................. pg. 14
Shooting Mode Switch Position ................. pg. 14
Shuttle Search ........................................... pg. 40
Shutter Speed ........................................... pg. 37
Slow-Motion Playback ........................ pg. 40, 63
Slow Shutter ............................................. pg. 37
Snapshot ...................................... pg. 20, 21, 26
Snapshot Mode ........................................ pg. 20
Snow ........................................................ pg. 37
Sound Mode ................................. pg. 29, 41, 42
Speaker Volume ....................................... pg. 40
Specifications ..................................... pg. 94, 95
Sports ....................................................... pg. 37
Spotlight ................................................... pg. 37
Squeeze ................................................... pg. 30
Still Playback ............................................ pg. 40
Strobe ...................................................... pg. 37
Superimposing A Print Frame .................... pg. 48
T
Tally ......................................................... pg. 31
Tele Macro ............................................... pg. 30
Time Code.............................. pg. 23, 31, 41, 42
Tripod Mounting ....................................... pg. 10
Twilight .................................................... pg. 37
U
Unload A Tape ......................................... pg. 12
V
Video Echo ............................................... pg. 37
W
White Balance .......................................... pg. 39
Wide Mode .............................................. pg. 30
Wind Cut ................................................. pg. 30
Wipe In/Out ....................................... pg. 34, 35
Z
Zooming .................................................. pg. 22
94 EN
SPECIFICATIONS
Camcorder
For General
Power supply : DC 6.3 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger)
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)
Power consumption
LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 4.4 W
LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.3 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 74 mm x 90 mm x 178 mm (2-15/16" x 3-9/16" x 7-1/16")
(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in,
without the lens hood)
Weight : Approx. 660 g (1.4 lbs)
(without cassette, memory card and battery)
Approx. 740 g (1.7 lbs)
(incl. cassette, memory card and battery)
Operating temperature :0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity : 35% to 80%
Storage temperature : 20°C to 50°C (4°F to 122°F)
Pickup : 1/4" CCD (Progressive Scan)
Lens : F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens
Filter diameter : ø52 mm
LCD monitor : 3.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system
Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with 0.44" color LCD
Speaker : Monaural
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 : SP: 80 min.
(using 80 min. cassette) LP: 120 min.
For Digital Still Camera
Storage media : SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
Compression system : JPEG (compatible)
File size : 3 modes (UXGA: 1600 x 1200 pixels/XGA: 1024 x 768 pixels/
VGA: 640 x 480 pixels)
Picture quality : 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)
Approximate number of storable images
(with the provided MultiMediaCard [16 MB])
FINE : 100 (VGA), 48 (XGA), 20 (UXGA)
STANDARD : 300 (VGA), 144 (XGA), 60 (UXGA)
(with an optional MultiMediaCard [8 MB])
FINE : 50 (VGA), 24 (XGA), 10 (UXGA)
STANDARD : 150 (VGA), 72 (XGA), 30 (UXGA)
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For Connectors
AV
Video output :1 V
(
p-p
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, 75 , analog
Video input : 0.5 V
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2.0 V
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, 75 , analog
Audio output : 308 mV (rms), 1 k, analog, stereo
Audio input : 308 mV (rms), 50 k, analog, stereo
DV
Input/output : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant
PHONE
Headphone output : ø3.5 mm, stereo
MIC
External microphone input : 459 µV (rms), high impedance unbalanced, ø3.5 mm (stereo)
PRINTER : For an optional video printer equipped with a PRINT DATA
connector
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V40U
Power requirement
U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz
Other countries : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption : 23 W
Output
Charge : DC 7.2 V , 1.2 A
VTR : DC 6.3 V , 1.8 A
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 68 mm x 38 mm x 110 mm (2-11/16" x 1-1/2" x 4-3/8")
Weight : Approx. 250 g (0.56 lbs)
Jack Box CU-V504U
For General
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 37.5 mm x 18.5 mm x 55 mm (1-1/2" x 3/4" x 2-3/16")
Weight : Approx. 30 g (0.67 lbs)
For Connectors
USB : TYPE B
S-VIDEO : Y: 1 V (p-p), 75 , analog output
C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 , analog output
EDIT : ø3.5 mm, 2-pole
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject
to change without notice.
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FOR OWNERS OF AN
OPTIONAL PRINTER*
*Equipped with a PRINT DATA connector
The camcorder can control a video printer equipped
with a PRINT DATA connector.
This instruction sheet only explains connection to the
printer and commands to operate it.
For details on loading an ink cassette or paper tray,
etc., refer to the instructions provided with the printer.
Connection
1
Make sure all units are turned off.
2
Connect the camcorders PRINTER connector to
the printers PRINT DATA connector using a
printer cable (optional) as shown.
When connecting, align the mark on the
printer cable plug with the mark on the
camcorder and printer.
NOTE:
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adaprter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery
pack.
To PRINTER
Printer cable
(optional)
To PRINT DATA
GV-SP2 printer
(optional)
Basic Printing
You can print still images stored in a memory card or on a
tape.
1
Play back the memory card or tape containing the
still images you wish to print. To print still images
stored on a tape, be sure to engage the Still Playback
mode.
2
If the desired still image is on a tape . . .
.... press PRINT. The PRINT Applied Menu appears.
If the desired still image is in a memory card . . .
.... press PRINT. The PRINT Menu appears. Press
PRINT again or the MENU wheel to call up the
PRINT Applied Menu.
To exit the Menu Screen, press BLANK SEARCH
until the Menu Screen closes.
3
To start printing, press PRINT. The message “NOW
PRINTING!!” appears. When printing is finished, the
message “PRINTING COMPLETED” appears and the
normal playback screen resumes.
NOTES:
The camcorder has 6 preset print frames stored in its
memory. To use them, refer to the camcorders instruc-
tions.
To print a still image with special effects or layouts,
Effect/Layout Print.
For continuous printing,
Continuous Print
To print still images stored on a tape using one of the 3
options above, first dub them from the tape to a memory
card, then print them. To dub images, refer to the
camcorders instructions.
To make 2 or more prints of the same still image,
Frame And No. Of Prints.
To print still images with a white frame,
Frame And
No. Of Prints.
A melody is played during printing. To turn the melody
off, set BEEP to OFF in the SYSTEM Menu. Refer also
to the camcorders instructions.
Ex. : Connection to the GV-SP2 printer
Display
PRINT Menu
(for playback of a
memory card)
PRINT Applied
Menu (for
playback of a
memory card)
PRINT Applied
Menu (for
playback of a
tape)
Printing
Printing
Frame And No. Of Prints
You can print still images stored in a memory card or on a
tape with a white frame or no frame, and set the number
of prints.
1
Select the still image you wish to print.
2
If the desired still image is on a tape . . .
.... press PRINT. The PRINT Applied Menu appears.
If the desired still image is in a memory card . . .
.... press PRINT. The PRINT Menu appears. Press
PRINT or the MENU wheel to call up the PRINT
Applied Menu.
To exit the Menu Screen, press BLANK SEARCH
until the Menu Screen closes.
3
Rotate the MENU wheel to select BORDER or
SHEETS and press it. Then, rotate it to select the
desired parameter and press it. Selection is complete.
BORDER ON : White frame around the image.
OFF : No frame around the image.
SHEETS : Input the number you wish to print.
4
To start printing, press PRINT. The message NOW
PRINTING!! appears. When printing is finished, the
message PRINTING COMPLETED appears and the
normal playback screen resumes.
To Cancel Printing . . .
.... press BLANK SEARCH. It is not possible to cancel the
current image being printed, but the next one will be
canceled.
NOTE:
If printing is performed with BORDER set to OFF, the
edges of the stored still image will be clipped when
printed. To avoid this, set BORDER to ON.
LYT0708-004A
English
BLANK SEARCH Button
PRINT ButtonMENU Wheel
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PRINT Menu (for
playback of a
memory card)
PRINT Applied
Menu (for
playback of a
memory card)
PRINT Applied
Menu (for
playback of a
tape)
Printing
Printing
PRINT ButtonMENU Wheel
BLANK SEARCH Button
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Effect/Layout Print
You can print still images stored in a memory card with the
following effects/layouts.
EFFECT:
MONOTONE........ Prints in black and white.
SEPIA .................... Prints in sepia.
DATE .................... Prints the date when the image is
recorded.
LAYOUT:
MULTI 16 .............. Prints the same image 16 times on
one sheet.
CALENDAR .......... Makes an original calendar with an
image.
MESSAGE CARD ... Prints the image with a blank field so
you can write in your own message.
1
Select the still image you wish to print.
2
Press PRINT. The PRINT Menu appears. Press PRINT
or the MENU wheel to call up the PRINT Applied
Menu.
To exit the Menu Screen, press BLANK SEARCH
until the Menu Screen closes.
3
Rotate the MENU wheel to select EFFECT or
LAYOUT and press it. Then, rotate it to select the
desired parameter and press it. Selection is complete
and the processed image appears.
If you wish to use both EFFECT and LAYOUT,
be sure to select EFFECT first, then LAYOUT.
If you select CALENDAR, the year is highlighted.
Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired year
and press it. The month is highlighted. Rotate the
MENU wheel to select the desired month and press
it.
4
If necessary, set BORDER to ON or OFF
( Frame And No. Prints).
If LAYOUT is set to MULTI 16, be sure to set
BORDER to ON.
If LAYOUT is set to CALENDAR, the BORDER
setting cannot be changed.
5
To start printing, press PRINT. The message NOW
PRINTING!! appears. When printing is finished, the
message PRINTING COMPLETED appears and the
normal playback screen resumes.
To Cancel The Effect . . .
.... set EFFECT to OFF in step 3.
NOTE:
When a print frame is superimposed over a still image and
EFFECT is set to OFF, the print frame will be also
removed.
(Ex.) Printed
image when
set to
“MULTI 16”
Continuous Print
PRINTING ALL STILL IMAGES (ONE PRINT FOR EACH
IMAGE)
You can print all the still images stored in a memory card
at one time. Each still image is printed once.
1
Press PRINT. The PRINT Menu appears. Rotate the
MENU wheel to select CONTINUOUS PRINT and
press it. The PRINT Applied Menu appears.
To exit the Menu Screen, press BLANK SEARCH
until the Menu Screen closes.
2
Rotate the MENU wheel to select PRINT IMAGE
and press it. Then, rotate it to select ALL and press
it. Selection is complete. The number next to
NUMBER OF SHEETS indicates the number of
sheets required.
3
If necessary, set BORDER to ON or OFF
( Frame And No. Of Prints).
4
To start printing, press PRINT. The message NOW
PRINTING!! appears. When printing is finished, the
message PRINTING COMPLETED appears and the
normal playback screen resumes.
To Cancel Printing . . .
.... press BLANK SEARCH. It is not possible to cancel an
image being printed, but the next one will be
canceled.
To Reset Setting . . .
.... set PRINT IMAGE to RESET in step 2. The setting is
reset to 0 for all still images.
NOTE:
When a print frame is superimposed over a still image and
CONTINUOUS PRINT is selected in step 1, the print
frame will be canceled.
Printing
PRINTING SELECTED STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF
PRINTS
It is possible to select some still images in a memory card,
set the number of prints for each one, and print them.
1
Press PRINT. The PRINT Menu appears. Rotate the
MENU wheel to select CONTINUOUS PRINT and
press it. The PRINT Applied Menu appears.
To exit the Menu Screen, press BLANK SEARCH
until the Menu Screen closes.
2
Rotate the MENU wheel to select PRINT IMAGE
and press it. Then, rotate it to select SELECTED and
press it. The PRINT Index Screen appears.
3
Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to
the image you wish to print and press it.
4
Select the number of prints by rotating the MENU
wheel towards + to increase the number or towards
to decrease the number, then press it.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select all the desired prints.
The number of prints can be set up to 25.
To change the number of prints, select the image
again and change the number.
5
Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select EXIT and
press it. The PRINT Applied Menu appears. The
number next to NUMBER OF PRINTS indicates the
number of sheets required.
6
If necessary, set BORDER to ON or OFF
( Frame And No. Of Prints).
7
To start printing, press PRINT. The message NOW
PRINTING!! appears. When printing is finished, the
message PRINTING COMPLETED appears and the
normal playback screen resumes.
To Cancel Printing . . .
.... press BLANK SEARCH. It is not possible to cancel an
image being printed, but the next one will be
canceled.
To Reset Setting . . .
.... set PRINT IMAGE to RESET in step 2. The setting is
reset to 0 for all still images.
Printing
Message
NOW PRINTING!!
NUMBER OF SHEETS: 10
REMAINING SHEETS: 5
PRINTING COMPLETED
SET INK CASSETTE
PULL OUT PAPER TRAY
AND CHECK PAPER
REPLACE INK CASSETTE
INK ERROR
CHECK INK CASSETTE
PRINT ERROR HAS OCCURRED
PRINTING ABORTED
PRINTER READY
PLEASE WAIT
PRINTER IS NOT CONNECTED
SELECT PICTURE WITH FRAME
TRANSMISSION ERROR
SET PAPER TRAY
REPLACE BATTERY
PRINTER: SYSTEM ERROR
Appears when:
Printing.
The total number of prints (ex. 10 sheets) and remaining number
of prints (ex. 5 sheets) are displayed.
Printing is finished.
No ink cassette is loaded. Refer to the printers instructions to load
one.
Print sheets are not loaded in the tray or the paper tray is running
out of paper during continuous printing. Refer to the printers
instructions to load print sheets in the tray.
The ink cassette is used up. Refer to the printers instructions to
replace it with a new one.
There is a problem with the ink cassette. Refer to the printers
instructions to check it.
Printing was not successful, but print sheets were output during
printing. Try printing again.
An error interrupted printing but was resolved. Try printing again.
The temperature inside the printer has risen or printing was
canceled. Wait a few minutes before printing again.
Printing was attempted while the printer was disconnected. Check
the connection.
BORDER is set to OFF and an ink cassette incapable of
printing with no frame is loaded. Replace it with an ink cassette
capable of printing with no frame or try printing with a frame
(BORDER set to ON).
An error has occurred during transmission. Check the connection.
The paper tray is not loaded at the start of printing. Refer to the
printers instructions to load it.
Remaining battery power is low at the start of printing or during
printing when a battery is used as the power supply. Replace the
battery with a new one or use an AC power adapter.
A problem has occurred with the printer during printing.
There is a problem with the printer when printing is attempted.
Paper is jammed and is not output.
If paper is jammed, refer to the printers instructions to remove the
jammed sheets. If they cannot be removed or if the paper is not
jammed, consult a JVC dealer.
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