JVC LYT0844-001A manual

LYT0844-001A EN DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA INSTRUCTIONS G R-D VP3 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide W eb and ans wer our Consumer Sur v ey (in English only): http://www .jvc-victor .co.jp/english/index-e.html ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMA TIC DEMONSTRA TION 8 GETTING ST ARTED 9 – 18 VIDEO RECORDING & PLA YBACK 19 – 26 VIDEO RECORDING ........[...]

2 EN Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the T able 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 ( 墌 pgs. 8[...]

EN 3 CAUTIONS: ● This camcorder is designed to be used with P AL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However , live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. ● Use the JVC BN-V107U/V1 14U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the[...]

4 EN 䡲 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 me[...]

EN 5 • Docking Station CU-V507U • Remote Control Unit RM-V717U • CD-ROM • Audio/V ideo Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) • Editing Cable • Battery Pack BN-V107U • AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit) • Memory Card 8 MB (Already inserted in the camcorder) PROVIDED ACCESSORIES NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performanc[...]

6 EN How T o Attach The Grip Belt 1 Remove the pad and separate the two straps. 2 Thread one end of the strap through the eyelet, then pass the other end through the loop. 3 Repeat the same procedure to attach the strap to the other eyelet. 4 Connect the strap and and thread the strap through the buckle, then adjust the grip ( 墌 pg. 12). 5 Attach[...]

EN 7 How T o Attach The Strap 1 Thread one end of the strap through the eyelet, then pass the other end through the loop. 2 Attach the screw to the tripod mounting socket. T o tighten the screw firmly , use a coin, etc. 3 Adjust the length with the adjuster . NOTES: ● Y ou can use the strap as a shoulder strap by adjusting the length with the adj[...]

8 EN MO D E DE M O – ON OF F AUTOMA TIC DEMONSTRA TION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “ DEMO MODE ” is set to “ ON ” (factory-preset). 䡲 A vailable when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and no cassette is in the camcorder . 䡲 Performing any operation during the demon- stration stops the demonstration temporarily[...]

EN 9 GETTING ST ARTED GETTING ST ARTED CONTENTS Power ................................................................ 10 – 11 Grip Adjustment ............................................................. 12 Viewfinder Adjustment .................................................... 12 T ripod Mounting .............................................[...]

10 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Power This camcorder ’ s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power . Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BA TTERY P ACK 1 Make sure you unplug the camcorder ’ s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger . Plug the AC Adapter/ Charger ’ s [...]

EN 11 1 2 T o battery pack mount T o DC OUT terminal T o AC outlet AC Power Adapter/Charger DC cord A TTENTION: Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder ’ s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction. USING THE BA TTERY P ACK 1 Insert the terminal end 1 of the battery pack into the battery p[...]

12 EN PAUSE Grip Adjustment 1 Loosen the belt. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Switch and Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring. Be sure to tighten the belt to your preference. Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the Power Sw[...]

EN 13 OF F FA DER / W I P E AM A E PR O G R A CA MER L MA N U A M SYSTE DSC END AY DIS P L C AN E W. BA L RE N E ON S C LC D / T V U AO T IM E T DA T E / T I ME COD E CLO CK AD J . – – – F F O N RE TUR CLO CK AD J . 12 . : .0 1 0 2 17 30 12 . : .0 1 0 2 17 30 Date/Time Settings The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its dis[...]

14 EN Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 Slide down 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[...]

EN 15 REC M ODE – SP LP MENU Button Lock Button Power lamp 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, then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully . The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turne[...]

16 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Memory card Clipped edge Card Cover Loading A Memory Card The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder when you receive the camcorder . 1 Make sure the camcorder ’ s power is off. 2 Open the card cover ( MEMORY CARD ). 3 Insert the memory card firmly clipped edge first. • Do not touch the terminal[...]

EN 17 UXG A AU TO GA V SIZ E – – TY QUA L I – FIN E AU TO – SIZE IM A G E – XGA VGA STANDARD Picture Quality Mode Setting The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. T wo Picture Quality modes are available: FINE and ST ANDARD (in order of quality). 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Butt[...]

18 EN Operation Mode Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch. When the Power Switch is set to “ ” , “ ” appears. When set to “ ” or “ ” , there is no indication. T o turn on the camcorder , set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “ OFF ” while p[...]

EN 19 VIDEO RECORDING & PLA YBACK VIDEO RECORDING & PLA YBACK CONTENTS VIDEO RECORDING ............................................ 20 – 22 Basic Recording .............................................................. 20 Journalistic Shooting ........................................................ 21 Interface Shooting .................[...]

20 EN BR I GH T 25 min 90 min 89 min 3 min 2 min 1 min 0 min min 180 ° 90 ° VIDEO RECORDING Power Lamp Recording Start/ Stop Button T ape remaining time indicator (Approximate) (Now calculating) (Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking) Display Power Switch Basic Recording NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the procedures listed below . If not, do s[...]

EN 21 10 x W T 1 x W T 10 x W T 20 x W T 40 x W T 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 ° down- ward, 180 ° upward). Interface Shooting The person you shoot[...]

22 EN 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 [...]

EN 23 VIDEO PLA YBACK Power Switch SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring ( 2 / 3 ) Play/Pause Button ( 4 / 6 ) Stop Button ( 5 ) Normal Playback 1 Load a tape (  pg. 14). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. T o start playback, press 4 / 6 . • T o stop playb[...]

24 EN VIDEO PLA YBACK (cont.) 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 only with A/V input (RCA type) connectors B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors White to AUDIO L IN* T [...]

EN 25 NOTES: ● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack (  pg. 1 1). ● T o monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card, set the camcorder ’ s Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” , then set your TV to the appropriate input mode. ● Mak[...]

26 EN B L ANK S E ARCH 4 4 Power Switch Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption (  pg. 22). 1 Load a tape (  pg. 14). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “ VIDEO ” , then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 3 Pr[...]

EN 27 DIGIT AL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLA YBACK CONTENTS D.S.C. RECORDING ............................................. 28 – 29 Basic Shooting (Snapshot) ........................................ 28 – 29 D.S.C. PLA YBACK ............................................... 30 – 38 Normal Playback (Of Images) .........................[...]

28 EN SNAP M O DE – FUL L MU L T I – 4 MU L T I – 9 PIN – U P FR A M E D.S.C. RECORDING Basic Shooting (Snapshot) Y ou can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the procedures listed below . If not, do so before continuing. ● Power (  pg. 10) ● Grip Adjustment ( ?[...]

EN 29 T o Delete Unwanted Still Images . . . .... when unwanted still images are stored in the memory card or its memory is full, refer to “ Deleting Files ” (  pg. 34) and delete unwanted still images. T o Remove The Shutter Sound . . . .... when you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set “ BEEP ” to “ OFF ” in the Menu Screen ([...]

30 EN 10 10 / 24 24 100 100 - 0010 0010 100 100 - 0011 0011 100 100 - 0012 0012 100 100 - 0013 0013 10. 10. 10.01 10.01 10. 10. 10.01 10.01 11 11 / 24 24 12 12 / 24 24 13 13 / 24 24 10. 10. 10.01 10.01 10. 10. 10.01 10.01 D.S.C. PLA YBACK Power Switch Normal Playback (Of Images) Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored[...]

EN 31 T o view video clips (  pg. 61) stored in a memory card . . . … during normal playback of image, press SET/SELECT (  pg. 86 and 87, ! SET/SELECT Button) once to engage the video clip mode. “ E-CLIP ” appears. Then pressing 4 / 6 can allow you to view the video clips in the LCD monitor or viewfinder; video clips cannot be displayed[...]

32 EN F S FS FF 1 2 3 5 4 EXIT 100-DVC00001 VGA 6 IMAGE F S FS FF 1 2 3 5 4 EXIT 100-DVC00001 6 E-CLIP F S FS FF 1 2 3 5 4 EXIT EXPLOSION 6 SOUND S S C E E A L T N E C C E T L [ [ [ + S B / E L – T A ] / N S K E ] LE CT ] 10 / 50 JUMP MENU Index Screen for images Index Playback Y ou can view the files (still images, video clips (  pg. 61), or [...]

EN 33 1F 2S 3S 5F 4F 6F EXIT PROTECT 1 F 2 S 3 S 5 F 4 F 6 F EXIT PROTECT DPOF AT FO R M N RE TUR PR OT EC T E DE L E T Display Power Switch MENU Button If Protection is removed PROTECT Index Screen Normal playback Padlock mark Normal playback Protecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files. When a padlock mark is di[...]

34 EN 1 F 2 S 3 S 5 F 4 F 6 F DELETE EXIT SE ECT L EXE CU T E – CA NCE L D ELE E T Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. 1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “ MEMOR Y ” , then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully [...]

EN 35 TO DELETE THE DISPLA YED FILE Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 on page 34. 4 Press + or – to select “ CURRENT ” and press SET/ SELECT . The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears. 5 Press + or – to select “ EXECUTE ” and press SET/ SELECT . The currently displayed file is deleted. • If “ CURRENT FILE IS PROT[...]

36 EN – DPOF AL L SEL ECT RES E T AL L – EXEC UTE 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 t[...]

EN 37 19 00 00 00 00 03 00 2 0 2 1 2 3 2 2 EXIT 100-DVC00021 VGA 2 4 DPOF SE ECT L – EXEC UTE CANCE L DPOF TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF PRINTS 1 Perform steps 1 through 4 on pg. 36. 2 Press + or – to select “ SELECT ” and press SET/ SELECT . Selection is complete. The DPOF Index Screen appears. 3 Press + or – to move the [...]

38 EN FO M AT R FO M AT R EX S T I NG I ER ASE FIL E ? S AL L EXE C U TE – C ANC E L T PR OT EC DE L E E T DPOF AT FO R M N RE TUR C ANC E L EXE C U TE D.S.C. PLA YBACK (cont.) Display Initialising A Memory Card Y ou can initialise a memory card anytime. After initialising, all files and data stored in the memory card, including those which have [...]

EN 39 ADV ANCED FEA TURES ADV ANCED FEA TURES CONTENTS USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT ............ 40 – 46 For Recording Menu ............................................... 40 – 43 For Playback Menu ................................................ 44 – 46 FOR RECORDING ............................................... 47 – 57 5-Second [...]

40 EN OF F FADER / IP E AM A E PR O GR A CA MER L M ANUA M S YSTE DSC END AY DIS P L C AN E W W .B A L RE N E ON S C L CD / T V U AO T IM E T DA T E / T I ME COD E CLO CK AD J . – – – FF O N RE TUR TY QUA L I VG A FI N E – – EE L REC CT S – N RE TUR MO D E SNAP OD E REC M SP I 12 BT MO D E SOUND ZO O M UP G AIN – – – – – 40 x [...]

EN 41 Menu Screen Explanations CAMERA WIPE/F ADER PROGRAM AE W .BALANCE REC MODE SOUND MODE ZOOM GAIN UP DIS OFF AGC AU T O OFF ON MANUAL TELE MACRO OFF ON SNAP MODE OFF 5S ANIM. 5S Refer to “ Fade/W ipe Effects ” (  pg. 50, 51). Refer to “ Program AE W ith Special Effects ” (  pg. 48, 49). Refer to “ White Balance Adjustment ” an[...]

42 EN WIND CUT Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) WIDE MODE 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. Wh[...]

EN 43 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 “ ” . ● “ SYSTEM ” and “ DISPLA Y ” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” are also applied when the Power Swi[...]

44 EN MD OE SOUND MD OE 12 BI T RO SY NCH OD E REC M COP Y STE RE O – SOUND 1 SP OF F – – – – N RE TUR O.O RE N E ON S C LC D / TV U AO T IM E T DA T E / T I ME COD E – – –F F O N RE TUR BEE P ME L OD Y N O TAL LY – – – DE M O M OD E N O S O U ND I N –C I M CA M E RS E T N RE TUR M SYSTE AY DI S P L Y MEM OR V I DEO S OUN D [...]

EN 45 Each setting is linked with “ DISPLA Y ” or “ SYSTEM ” , which appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ” ( 墌 pg. 42, 43). The parameters are the same as in the description on pg. 42, 43. Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) DISPLA Y SYSTEM 墌 pg. 30 – 38 MEMORY 12 B I T / SOUND 1 SP 4 6 20 . 1 1 2 7 . : 0 3 1 0 12 : 34 : 24 6 1[...]

46 EN USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) Playback Sound During 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. 44, select “ SOUND MODE ” or “ 12BIT MODE ” from the M[...]

EN 47 5 S – 5 S OF F A N IM. FOR RECORDING 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 VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “ VIDEO ” , then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Pul[...]

48 EN IC F I L HO M CLASS SEP I A GH T T W ILI ON E M ONO T SN O W S SP O RT G IH T SP OT L E S T ROB VI E C D EO OF F ER SHUT T 1/120 FOR RECORDING (cont.) Program AE With Special Effects 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 Pres[...]

EN 49 SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look. MONOTONE Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W . Used together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the “ classic film ” effect. CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. STROBE Y our recording[...]

50 EN FOR RECORDING (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. Y ou can also vary transitions from scene to scene. IMPORT ANT: Some Fade/W ipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects ( 墌 pg. 48, 49). If an un[...]

EN 51 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 colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black and white. Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect. W ipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner , or wipe out fr[...]

52 EN SNAP M O DE – FUL L MU L T I – 4 MU L T I – 9 PIN – UP FR A M E FOR RECORDING (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 VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “ VIDEO ” , then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Loc[...]

EN 53 While focusing on a nearer subject While focusing on a further subject FEA TURE: Auto Focus PURPOSE: The camcorder ’ s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity . However , correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use [...]

54 EN 3 Iris lock indicator BACKLIGHT Button FOR RECORDING (cont.) Exposure Control Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations: • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. • When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. • When the background is ov[...]

EN 55 White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically . However , more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more profe[...]

56 EN F S FS FF 1 2 3 5 4 EXIT EXPLOSION 6 SOUND APPLAUSE Digital Sound Effects 12 sound effects (EXPLOSION, SIREN, LAUGHTER, RACE CAR, DOOR BELL, BUZZER, F ANF ARE, AP- PLAUSE, CHEERS, BOING, SCREAM and JEERS) pre- stored in the provided memory card can be dubbed onto a tape. SOUND EFFECT MODE SELECTION 1 Load the provided memory card ( 墌 pg. 16[...]

EN 57 SOUND EFFECT RECORDING 6 Press D.SOUND during recording. The “ ” moves and the selected sound effect is recorded onto the tape. • The sound effect cannot be heard from the speaker during recording. Use a headphone set to hear the sound effect. T o cancel recording the sound effect midway . . . ... press D.SOUND again. The camcorder stop[...]

58 EN DUBBING Dubbing T o A VCR 1 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 24 and 25. 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “ VIDEO ” , then set the camcorder ’ s Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, turn on the VCR ’ s power , and insert the appropriate casset[...]

EN 59 DV cable (optional) Video unit equipped with DV connector T o DV IN/OUT T o DV IN/OUT Core filter Dubbing T o 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 [...]

60 EN COP Y OF F ON – SP 6 Play/Pause Button ( 4 / 6 ) Display Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A T ape T o A Memor y Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card. 1 Load a memory card ( 墌 pg. 16) and cassette ( 墌 pg. 14). 2 Select the Snapshot mode in the Menu Screen ( 墌 pg. 28) to use for dubbi[...]

EN 61 - E M A R I E L A D C Y L I P E - M R A E I C L OR C D L I I N P G E - MA S I T L AN C D L B I Y P E - MA I L C L I P COMPLETED e CAR OR E C O R D C L I P T O D T U P SH " SNAPSHOT " Play/Pause Button ( 4 / 6 ) Power Switch E-MAIL CLIP REC Button Dubbing Moving Images Recorded On A T ape T o A Memor y Card (E-Mail Clip Recording) Y [...]

62 EN 30 ° 30 ° 5m 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 batterie[...]

EN 63 Buttons Infrared beam transmitting window Zoom (T/W) Buttons DISPLA Y Button SHIFT Button SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons Left/Right Buttons REW Button F ADE/WIPE Button EFFECT ON/OFF Button EFFECT Button P AUSE IN Connector ST ART/STOP Button MBR SET Button SNAPSHOT Button Up Button INSERT Button Down Button A. DUB Button PLA Y Button FF Button [...]

64 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Press T Normal playback Left or SLOW Rewind Button T o move image, press (Right) while keeping SHIFT held down. P AUSE PLAY Zoom Buttons SHIFT Remote sensor Right or SLOW Forward Button Up Button Down Button STOP FEA TURE: Slow-Motion Playback PURPOSE: T o allow slow-speed search in either direction durin[...]

EN 65 PLAY EFFECT EFFECT ON/OFF PLA O 1 2 3 4 5 Y F B F ACK C M S S V L O E T I E A N P R D F S O I O E F S T A B O E I O E C C N E T E C F H I O LM PLA YBACK EFFECT Select Menu Remote sensor FEA TURE: Playback Special Effects PURPOSE: T o allow you to add creative effects to the video playback image. OPERA TION: 1) T o start playback, press PLA Y [...]

66 EN Audio Dub Standby mode 6e P AUSE PLA Y A.DUB STOP MIC USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode (  pg. 41). 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. ● T o[...]

EN 67 P AUSE PLA Y STOP 6e APPLAUSE D.SOUND Audio Dub Standby mode Display Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects 1 Load the provided memory card (  pg. 16) and perform step 1 and 2 of page 66. 2 Press MENU . The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press + or – to select “ SYSTEM ” and press SET/ SELECT . The SYSTEM Menu appears. 4 Press + or – to[...]

68 EN P AUSE ST ART/STOP INSERT PLA Y REW 6w STOP 12 : 34 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Insert Editing Y ou 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 foll[...]

EN 69 MBR SET SHIFT VCR CODE LIST VCR BRAND NAME LG/ GOLDSTAR GE MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI NEC PHILIPS JVC DAEWOO HITACHI A B C CODE VCR BRAND NAME PHILIPS SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP SONY TOSHIBA ZENITH RCA PANASONIC CODE Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player . Y ou can select up to 8 “ cuts ?[...]

70 EN DISPLAY MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg. 24 and 25. 1 A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote P AUSE connector . . . ... connect the editing cable to the Remote P AUSE connector . A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote P AUSE connector but equipped with an R.A. EDIT connector . . . ... connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector . A VCR othe[...]

EN 71 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 –– : –– ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ – – : –– 0 : 00 0 –– TOT AL COD E TI M E N IO U T MO D E PLA Y CANCEL R.A.EDIT ON/OFF F ADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT SELECT SCENES 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder ’ s remote sensor . Press PLA Y ( 4 ) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/ OFF on the remote control. The Random Asse[...]

72 EN P AUSE ST ART/STOP VCR REC STBY R.A.EDIT ON/OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 00 :2 5 ~ 02 : 05 –– 0 7:1 8 ~ 08 : 31 –– –– 0 3 : 33 ~ 05 : 53 13 : 15 15 : : 55 ~ ~ ~ ~ 16 : 29 –– –– –– –– –– –– N IO U T M O D E 0 9:3 0 ~ 1 6 : 30 9 : 39 TOT AL COD E TI M E AUTOMA TIC EDITING TO VCR 11 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to [...]

EN 73 R.A.EDIT ON/OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 –– : –– ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ –– N IO U T MO D E RO SYN CH O. 1 – – – : –– 0 : 00 0 TOT AL COD E TI M E 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, y[...]

74 EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS T o DV IN/OUT DV cable (optional) To D V connector PC with DV connector PC T o USB USB cable (optional) T o USB connector Core filter Core filter OR [A] Using USB cable [B] Using DV cable NOTES: ● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack (  pg. 11). ● Neve[...]

EN 75 V ideo unit equipped with a DV connector Connection T o 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 c[...]

76 EN REFERENCES REFERENCES CONTENTS DET AILS ................................................................... 77 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... 78 – 83 USER MAINTENANCE .................................................. 84 INDEX ............................................................. 85 – 92 Docking Statio[...]

EN 77 DET AILS I T E M S N O T E S ❍ Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 ° C and 35 ° C. 20 ° C to 25 ° C is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. ❍ Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack. ❍ Charging time varies according to the am[...]

78 EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION TROUBLESHOOTING 1. No power is supplied. 2. “ SET DA TE/TIME! ” appears. 3. Recording cannot be performed. 4. There is no picture. 5. Some functions are not available using the MENU Button. 6. The focus does not adjust automatically . 7. The cassette will not load properly . 8. The memory card wil[...]

EN 79 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 9. In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed. 10. Snapshot mode cannot be used. 11 . The colour 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 spec[...]

80 EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 18. The Picture W ipe and Dissolve functions do not work. 19. The picture wipe function does not work. 20. Scene transition does not go as expected. 21. The V ideo Echo mode does not work. 18. • The last selected editing scene is ending. • At the end of the last selected scene for editing, the Pow[...]

EN 81 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 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 und[...]

82 EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 33. • Certain Fade/W ipe 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 o[...]

EN 83 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 42. The LCD monitor , the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints). 43. An unusual mark appears. 44. An error indication (E01 — E06) appears. 45. The charger indicator on the AC Power Adapter/Char ger does not light. 46. Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor . 47. When the i[...]

84 EN USER MAINTENANCE OPEN/EJECT Switch PUSH HERE Cassette holder Cleaning The Camcorder 1 T o 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 Open the LCD monitor . W ipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monit[...]

EN 85 INDEX Docking Station 1 Multi Connector The Docking Station 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. 2 Screw .................................................. 墌 pg. 25 3 Headp[...]

86 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators # 1 3 2 6 8 9 0! @ $ % ^ & * 4 5 ( 7[...]

EN 87 Controls 1 E-MAIL CLIP REC Button ...................... 墌 pg. 61 2 MENU Button ...................................... 墌 pg. 40 3 • +, – Button ........................................ 墌 pg. 40 • LCD Monitor Brightness Control [MONIT OR BRIGHT +, – ] ................. 墌 pg. 20 4 • Power Zoom Ring [T/W] ................... ?[...]

88 EN INDEX Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only 1 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. ( 墌 pg. 42) 2 Displays the selected Fade/W ipe effect. ( 墌 pg. 50, 51) 3 Rotates while the tape is running. ( 墌 pg. 20) 4 Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). ( 墌 pg. 15) 5 Displays the tape remaining time.[...]

EN 89 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording 3 40 x BR W IG H T T 20 . 1 1 2 7 . : PHOTO 0 3 1 0 $ 9 0 ! @ 2 3 1 4 5 6 8 7 # 1 Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ” .( 墌 pg. 18) 2 Appears when “ GAIN UP ” is set to “ AUT O ” and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted. ( 墌 pg. 41) 3 Appea[...]

90 EN INDEX Indications (cont.) LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback 1 Displays the sound mode. ( 墌 pg. 44, 46) 2 Displays the Blank Search mode. ( 墌 pg. 26) Displays the selected Digital Sound Effect. ( 墌 pg. 32, 56) 3 Displays the tape speed. ( 墌 pg. 15) 4 Appears while a tape is running. 4 : Playback 3 : Fast-Forward/[...]

EN 91 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. ( 墌 pg. 14) Appears when the erase protection tab[...]

92 EN Indications Function ● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. ( 墌 pg. 68) ● Appears if INSERT ( w ) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to “ SA VE ” .( 墌 pg. 68) ● Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a re[...]

EN 93 General Batter y 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 repla[...]

94 EN CAUTIONS (cont.) Memor y Cards T o 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 m emory card is being accessed (during recording, playba[...]

EN 95 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[...]

96 EN TERMS F Fade-In/Out ........................................ 墌 pg. 50, 51 Fast-Forward The T ape .............................. 墌 pg. 23 5-Second Recording Mode ....................... 墌 pg. 47 Frame-By-Frame Playback ........................ 墌 pg. 64 G Gain Up .................................................... 墌 pg. 41 Grip Adjus[...]

EN 97 P Picture Quality Mode ................................ 墌 pg. 17 Picture W ipe/Dissolve ......................... 墌 pg. 50, 51 Playback Special Effects ............................ 墌 pg. 65 Playback Zoom ......................................... 墌 pg. 64 Power Switch Position .............................. 墌 pg. 18 Printer .........[...]

98 EN SPECIFICA TIONS 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. 4.1 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.0 W Dimensions (W x H x D) : 43 mm x 1 15 mm x 80 mm (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed bac[...]

EN 99 For Connectors AV Video output :1 V ( p-p ) , 75 Ω , analogue Audio output : 300 mV (rms), 1 k Ω , analogue, stereo DV Input/output : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V100A, AA-V100EA, AA-V100ED or AA-V100SH Power requirement : AC 1 10 V to 240 V ` , 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption : 23 W Output Charge : DC 7.2 V , 1.2[...]

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