JVC GR-DVL765 manuale d’uso

ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMA TIC DEMONSTRA TION 6 GETTING ST ARTED 7 – 14 T APE RECORDING & PLA YBACK 15 – 24 T APE RECORDING ........................ 16 – 20 T APE PLA YBACK .......................... 21 – 24 MEMORY CARD RECORDING & PLA YBACK 25 – 36 MEMORY CARD RECORDING ......... 26 – 27 MEMORY CARD PLA YBACK ............ 28 – 2[...]

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 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 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 f[...]

4 EN 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 atta[...]

EN 5 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder , provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter . If a cable has only one core filter , the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder . Remote Control Unit RM-V717U AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit) Aud[...]

6 EN Automatic Demonstration takes place when “ DEMO MODE ” is set to “ ON ” (factory-preset). 䡲 Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to “ AUTO ” or “ M ANU AL ” and no cassette is in the camcorder . 䡲 Performing any operation during the demonstration stops t[...]

EN 7 GETTING ST AR TED GETTING ST ARTED CONTENTS Power .................................................. 8 – 9 Grip Adjustment ......................................... 10 Viewfinder Adjustment .................................. 10 Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................. 10 T ripod Mounting .......................................[...]

8 EN Battery pack BN-V408U BN-V416U (optional) BN-V428U (optional) Charging time approx. 1 hr . 30 min. approx. 3 hrs. approx. 5 hrs. 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 T ilt the viewfin[...]

EN 9 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. 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[...]

10 EN GETTING ST AR TED (cont.) Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the V elcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever . Be sure to fasten the V elcro strip to your preference. Viewfinder Adjus[...]

EN 11 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 ( 墌 pg. 50, 51). 1 Set the Power Switch to “ M ANU AL ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in to acce[...]

12 EN GETTING ST AR TED (cont.) 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 an[...]

EN 13 Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ M ANU AL ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ CAM[...]

14 EN GETTING ST AR TED (cont.) Memory card Card Cover Clipped edge Label TY QUA L I REC SE L ECT FI N E 02 1X 7 48 6 IM A G E S I Z E – – – N RE TUR Display MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button Power Lamp Loading A Memory Card The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder when you receive the camcorder . 1 Make sure the[...]

EN 15 T APE RECORDING & PLA YBACK CONTENTS T APE RECORDING ......................... 1 6 – 20 Basic Recording ..................................... 16 Journalistic Shooting ............................... 17 Self-Recording ...................................... 17 Operation Mode .................................... 17 Zooming ................[...]

16 EN T APE RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the procedures listed below . If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( 墌 pg. 8) ● Grip Adjustment ( 墌 pg. 10) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( 墌 pg. 10) ● Load A Cassette ( 墌 pg. 12) ● Recording Mode Setting ( 墌 pg. 13) 1 Remove the lens cap. Press PUSH OP[...]

EN 17 JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270 ° (90 ° downward, 180 ° upward). SELF-RECORDING Y ou can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monito[...]

18 EN T APE RECORDING (cont.) FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T o produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instanta- neous change in image magnification. OPERA TION: Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “ T ” . Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “ W ” . 䡲 The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever , the quicker the zoom action. NOT[...]

EN 19 FEA TURE: Video Light PURPOSE: T o brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim. OPERA TION: Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required: OFF : Turns off the light. AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject. ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on. 䡲 The [...]

20 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 co[...]

EN 21 Rewind Button ( 2 ) Fast-Forward Button ( 3 ) Play/Pause Button ( 4 / 6 ) Stop Button ( 5 ) Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) Speaker T APE PLA YBACK Normal Playback 1 Load a tape (  pg. 12). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “ VIDEO ” , then set the Power Switch to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. T o star[...]

22 EN Connections Use the provided Audio/Video cable and optional S-Video cable. T o S-VIDEO To AV Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided) White to AUDIO L IN** Red to AUDIO R IN** T o S-VIDEO IN T o TV or VCR S-Video cable (optional) TV VCR Connector cover* Y ellow to VIDEO IN * When connecting the cables, open this cover . ** The Aud[...]

EN 23 NOTES: ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack (  pg. 9). ● T o monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card, set the camcorder ’ s Power Switch to “ AUTO ” or “ MANUAL ” , then set your TV to the appropriate input mode. ● Make sur[...]

24 EN Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption (  pg. 20). 1 Load a tape (  pg. 12). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMOR Y Switch to “ VIDEO ” , then set the Power Switch to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 3 Press BLANK . •“ BLANK SE[...]

EN 25 CONTENTS MEMOR Y CARD RECORDING ......... 26 – 27 Basic Shooting (Snapshot) ............... 26 – 27 MEMOR Y CARD PLA YBACK ........... 28 – 29 Normal Playback .................................. 28 Auto Playback ..................................... 28 Index Playback .................................... 29 Viewing File Information ......[...]

26 EN MEMOR Y CARD 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. 8) ● Grip Adjustment (  pg. 10) ● Viewfinder Adjustment (  pg. 10) ● Loading A Memo[...]

EN 27 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. 31 ) 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 Scree[...]

28 EN Normal Playback 1 Load a memory card (  pg. 14). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMOR Y Switch to “ MEMORY ” , then set the Power Switch to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Lock Button. • The type of file played back last time is played. If you want to select another type of file, go to step 3. If not, go to step 4. 3 Press SELECT . The MEMOR [...]

EN 29 Index Playback Y ou can view several dif ferent files stored on the memory card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want. 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 of “ Normal Playback ” . 2 Press INDEX . The Index Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to move the frame to the desired file. • Pre[...]

30 EN ADV ANCED FEA TURES ME NU DIS P L A Y E N D PR OT ECT D ELETE D P O F NO . R E S E T FO R M A T RO T E C T P RE TURN PR OT ECT ED PR OT ECT M E NU RENT PR OT . A L L C A N C . A L L R E T U R N CUR Display Power Switch MENU/BRIGHT Wheel PROTECT Screen Protecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files. 1 Load a me[...]

EN 31 DE L E T E M E NU RENT A L L R E T U R N CUR ELETE D EXEC UT E D E LETE? RE T UR N Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. 1 Load a memory card (  pg. 14). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMOR Y Switch to “ MEMORY ” , then set the Power Switch to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Lock Button loca[...]

32 EN 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 (  pg. 14) and cassette (  pg. 12). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMOR Y Switch to “ VIDEO ” , then set the Power Switch to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Lock Button. 3 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. [...]

EN 33 Shooting starts when the Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed E-Mail Clip Recording Y ou can make video clips from real-time camera image or recorded video footage and store them in a memory card as files which can be conveniently sent via e-mail. TO MAKE VIDEO CLIPS FROM REAL-TIME CAMERA IMAGE 1 Load a memory card (  pg. 14). Set the VI[...]

34 EN DPOF M E NU RENT AL L 1 R E S E T R E T U R N CUR DPOF EXEC UT E AL L 1 ? RE T UR N 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[...]

EN 35 RE TURN SHEE T S DPOF 00 SHEE T S DPOF 05 DPOF EXEC UT E SAVE ? CANCE L TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF PRINTS 1 Perform steps 1 through 4 on pg. 34. 2 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ CURRENT ” and press it. Selection is complete. The DPOF Screen appears. 3 Press 2 or 3 so that the image you wish to print appears. 4[...]

36 EN ADV ANCED FEA TURES (cont.) M A N U A L AUTO PLA Y OFF ORMA T F EXEC UT E DA T A ? EX I ST I N G ERASE AL L RE T UR N MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button Power Switch Display Making A New Folder New still pictures you are going to take can be separated from previously shot pictures by resetting the file name to DVC00001; these new pictures will be [...]

EN 37 ADV ANCED FEA TURES CONTENTS FOR RECORDING ........................................... 38 – 45 Night-Scope ............................................................ 38 Programme AE With Special Effects .......................... 38 – 39 Fade/Wipe Effects ............................................. 40 – 41 Snapshot (For T ape Record[...]

38 EN Programme AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to “ MANUAL ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ PROGRAM AE ” , then press it. 4 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the desired mode (  pg. 39), t[...]

EN 39 TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance (  pg. 45) is initially set to , but can be changed to your desired setting. When T wilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity . From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually . SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like [...]

40 EN IMPORT ANT Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with special effects ( 墌 pg. 38, 39). If an unusable Fade/Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out. Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transi- tions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. F[...]

EN 41 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. 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 scre[...]

42 EN Snapshot (For T ape Recording) This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the VIDEO/MEMOR Y Switch to “ VIDEO ” , then set the Power Switch to “ MANUAL ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appe[...]

EN 43 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 [...]

44 EN 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 [...]

EN 45 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[...]

46 EN For Recording Menu This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( 墌 pg. 47 – 49). 1 Set the Power Switch to “ MANUAL ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Rotate the [...]

EN 47 Menu Screen Explanations : Factory-preset NOTES: ● Settings made in the “ CAMERA ” Menu remain effective whether the Power Switch is set to “ AUTO ” or “ M ANU AL ” . However , the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “ M ANU AL ” . ● The “ MANUAL ” settings are effective only when the Powe[...]

48 EN USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) : Factory-preset Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) NOTES: ● The “ MANUAL ” settings are ef fective only when the Power Switch is set to “ M ANU AL ” . ● “ SYSTEM ” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ M ANU AL ” are also applied when the Power Switch is set t[...]

EN 49 NOTES: ● “ SYSTEM ” and “ DISPLA Y ” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ MANUAL ” are also applied when the Power Switch is set to “ PLAY ” ( 墌 pg. 50). “ CLOCK ADJ. ” only appears when the Power Switch is set to “ M ANU AL ” . ● Settings made in the “ DISPLA Y ” Menu remain effective ev[...]

50 EN MD OE SOUND MD OE 12 BI T RO S YNCH OD E REC M CO P Y STE R E 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 – – – FF O N RE TUR BEE P ME L OD Y N O TAL LY – – DE M O M O DE – N O – N O SI D L EE D N RE TUR CA M E RS E T M S YSTE AY DIS P L VID E O S O U N D M O D E[...]

EN 51 1 L 2 12 : 34 : 24 BI T / S O U N D 1 P S 4 6 12 . .0 2 5 2 17 30 : Playback Sound During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on pg. 50, select “ SOUND MODE ” or ?[...]

52 EN DUBBING Dubbing T o A VCR 1 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 22 and 23. 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMOR Y Switch to “ VIDEO ” , then set the camcorder ’ s Power Switch to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, turn on the VCR ’ s power , and insert the appropriate[...]

EN 53 Dubbing T o A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from this camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector . Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. 1 Make sure all units are turned off. Connect this camcorder to a vi[...]

54 EN + – + – 1 2 3 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 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) [...]

EN 55 1 2 3 4 6 8 5 7 9 0 ) @ $ ! # % ^ & * ( Buttons 1 Infrared beam transmitting window 2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons 3 DISPLA Y Button 4 SHIFT Button 5 SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons Left/Right Buttons 6 REW Button 7 F ADE/WIPE Button 8 EFFECT ON/OFF Button 9 EFFECT Button 0 P AUSE IN Connector ! ST ART/ST OP Button @ MBR SET Button # SNAPSHOT Button $ [...]

56 EN FEA TURE: Slow-Motion Playback PURPOSE: T o allow slow-speed search in either direction during tape playback. OPERA TION: 1) T o 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. 䡲 T o stop Slow-M[...]

EN 57 FEA TURE: Playback Zoom PURPOSE: T o magnify the recorded image up to 50X at any time during playback. OPERA TION: 1) Press PLA Y ( 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) Y ou can move th[...]

58 EN 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 ” 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 performe[...]

EN 59 DISPLAY MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg. 22 and 23. 1 A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector . . . ..... connect the editing cable to the Remote P AUSE 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 oth[...]

60 EN 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 Assemble Editing Menu appears. 5 If using a Fade/Wipe at the beginning of the scene, press F ADE/WIPE on the remote control. • Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly , and[...]

EN 61 AUTOMA TIC EDITING TO VCR 11 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press P AUSE ( 6 ). 12 Point the remote control towards the VCR ’ s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY ( q6 ), or manually engage the VCR ’ s Record-Pause mode. 13 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder . Edit[...]

62 EN 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 c[...]

EN 63 Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( 墌 pg. 47). 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 perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television, make connections ( 墌 pg. 22). 1 P[...]

64 EN 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 following steps, make sure that “ TIME CODE ” is set[...]

EN 65 NOTES: ● Refer to “ SOFTW ARE INST ALLA TION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE ” for the installation of the bundled software and drivers. ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( 墌 pg. 9). ● Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder . Connect only the ca[...]

66 EN REFERENCES CONTENTS DET AILS ............................................ 67 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... 68 – 73 USER MAINTENANCE ............................. 74 CAUTIONS .................................. 75 – 7 7 SPECIFICA TIONS ........................... 78 – 79 INDEX ....................................... 80 – 86 Co[...]

EN 67 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 are for a fully discharged battery pack. ❍ Charging time varies according to the ambient temper[...]

68 EN 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, [...]

EN 69 • The cassette is in the wrong position. • The battery ’ s charge is low . • The memory card is in the wrong position. • The Squeeze mode is selected. • 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. • Shooting [...]

70 EN • The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. • This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is not a malfunction. • This is not a malfunction. •“ DA TE/TIME ” is set to “ OFF ” in the Menu Screen. • Files stored on the memory card are protected. •“ TIME CODE ” is set to “ OFF ” in the Menu Screen. • In places[...]

EN 71 CONTINUED ON NEXT P AGE • The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot. • This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed. • Certain Fade/Wipe effects, certain modes of Programme AE with special effects, “ DIS ” and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the sam[...]

72 EN • The Power Switch is set to “ AU TO ” or “ M ANU AL ” . • The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “ VIDEO ” . • During playback of the unrecorded portion, High-speed Search and still playback, LCD monitor indications appear distorted. This is not a defect. • The speaker volume is too great. ———— ———— ———?[...]

EN 73 • A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the camcorder ’ s functions become unusable. • The temperature of the battery is extremely high/low . • Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low temperatures. • This is not a malfunction. • The DV cable was plugged/ unplugged with power turned on. ——?[...]

74 EN 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 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 T o clean th[...]

EN 75 CAUTIONS Video Light DANGER 䡲 The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result. 䡲 Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time. 䡲 When operating, [...]

76 EN Cassettes T o 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 inse[...]

EN 77 Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer . The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV , a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly . In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, A[...]

78 EN SPECIFICA TIONS Camcorder General Power supply : DC 1 1.0 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 4.5 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.7 W Video light : Approx. 2.8 W Dimensions (W x H x D) : 79 mm x 89 mm x 184 mm (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder[...]

EN 79 Digital Still Camera Function Storage media : SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Compression system : Still image : JPEG (compatible) Moving image : MPEG4 (compatible) File size : 3 modes (1280 X 960 pixels, 1024 x 768 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels) Picture quality : 2 modes (FINE/ST ANDARD) Approximate number of storable images : 墌 pg. 27. Connector[...]

80 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators M A N U A L AUTO PLA Y OFF 6 T P Y o 7 8 9 I U R s 3 2 4 5 @ # 0 ! W % f g d E a O $ q ( ) y i u r e w 1 p ^ & * t Q[...]

EN 81 Controls 1 OPEN/EJECT Switch ............................ 墌 pg. 12 2 • Stop Button [ 5 ] .................................... 墌 pg. 21 • BACKLIGHT Button ............................. 墌 pg. 44 3 • Rewind Button [ 2 ] ............................. 墌 pg. 21 • NIGHT Button ...................................... 墌 pg. 38 4 Play/[...]

82 EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During T ape Recording Only 1 Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect. ( 墌 pg. 40, 41) 2 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. ( 墌 pg. 48) 3 Rotates while the tape is running. ( 墌 pg. 16) 4 Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). ( 墌 pg. 13) 5 Displays the tape remaining time. ( 墌 pg. 16) 6 ?[...]

EN 83 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both T ape And Memory Card Recording 4 3 2 0 . 1 0 1: 0 0 xW T 10 . 0 0 PHOTO BR I G H T 1 2 4 7 6 3 5 # 8 9 0 ! @ 1 Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ AUTO ” . ( 墌 pg. 17) 2 • : Appears when Night-Scope is engaged. ( 墌 pg. 38) • : Appears when “ GAIN UP ” is set to “ AUTO ”[...]

84 EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During T ape Playback 1 Displays the sound mode. ( 墌 pg. 50, 51) 2 Displays the Blank Search mode. ( 墌 pg. 24) 3 Displays the tape speed. ( 墌 pg. 13) 4 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 : Rever[...]

EN 85 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. 12) Appears when the erase protection tab[...]

86 EN Indications Function Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. ( 墌 pg. 64) ● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. ( 墌 pg. 64) ● Appears if INSERT ( w ) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to “ SA VE ” .( 墌 pg. 64) Appears when the m[...]

EN 87 Te r m s I Icons ................................................... 墌 pg. 47 – 49 Index Playback ............................................ 墌 pg. 29 Index Screen ............................................... 墌 pg. 29 Initialise A Memory Card ............................. 墌 pg. 36 Insert Editing .................................[...]

COPYRIGHT© 2002 VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAP AN, L TD. S SD Memory Card .................................. 墌 pg. 14, 76 Self-Recording ............................................ 墌 pg. 17 Sepia ........................................................... 墌 pg. 39 Set Remote Control/VCR Code .................. 墌 pg. 58 Shuttle Search ............[...]