JVC GR-DVX818 manuale d’uso

G R-D VX8 1 8 PRO DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA LYT0002-0Y3A INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH EN Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): http://www .jvc-victor .co.jp/index-e.html[...]

2 EN This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ. 65. 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. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in th[...]

EN 3 About Batteries DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as there is a risk of fire or explosion. W ARNING! Do not allow the battery terminals, or the battery itself, to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short cir cuit and possibly start a fire. • When transporting, mak[...]

4 EN PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Hand strap S-VIDEO cable DC cord Soft camera case AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V90EG Battery pack BN-V907U Editing cable (ø 3.5 mini-plug, 2 poles) VIDEO/AUDIO cable (Docking Station to TV or VCR, RCA plug 4 RCA plug) VIDEO/AUDIO cable (camcorder to TV or VCR, ø 3.5 mini-plug 4 RCA plug)[...]

EN 5 TW Remote control unit RM-V711U MiniDV Cassette T ape 30 min (DVM-30) M-DV30ME Power Pack CU-V900U Grip strap PC connection cable, D-SUB 9-pin CD-ROM The CD ROM contains the following 2 software programs: • JLIP Video Capture • JLIP Video Producer JLIP V ideo Capture Docking Station GV -DS2 (referred to in the manual as “Docking Station?[...]

6 EN The digital video camera converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording. A video signal is composed of a luminance signal (Y) and colour signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals are identified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analogue to Digital) converter samples the Y signal at 13.5 MHz, a[...]

EN 7 CONTENTS PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 4 ABOUT DV 6 GETTING STARTED 8 Charging The Battery Pack .................................................................... 8 Installing The Battery Pack ................................................................... 9 Indoor Use ..............................................................................[...]

8 EN Char ging The Battery Pack Y ou can charge one battery pack at a time, or two consecutively . GETTING ST ARTED A TT ACH 4 DET ACH BA TTERY/BA TTERIES Slide the battery or batteries in the direction of the arrow and lift off. • Remember to unplug the AC Adapter/ Charger’ s power cord from an AC outlet. BA TTERY ONE TWO BN-V907U approx. 100 [...]

EN 9 NOTES: ● If you connect the camcorder’ s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and char ging stops. ● When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger , be sure to use the supplied power cord only . ● The AC Power Adapter/Char ger is for use with the BN-V907U Battery Pack only . ● When charging the[...]

10 EN 1 INSER T BA TTERY Open the battery cover while pressing the knob and insert the end of the battery first. Close the battery cover . 2 A TT ACH TO CAMCORDER Attach the camcorder to the Power Pack in the direction of the arrow . T urn the spring-loaded screw inward and turn it clockwise to attach. 3 SUPPL Y POWER Connect the Power Pack DC cord[...]

EN 11 ON SCREEN OFF ON DISPLAY DATE / TIME 1 . 1 . 00 0 : 00 4 RETURN OFF P L A Y A M 5S MENU REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF AGC AUTO 20X SP ZOOM DIS GAIN UP FLASH TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU 4 END ON Date/Time Settings Date and time will automatically be recorded on tape at all times. It is your choice to display it or not during playback ( Z pg. 5[...]

12 EN GETTING ST ARTED (Cont.) Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 OPEN CASSETTE COVER T urn on the power , then slide the OPEN/EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow . The cassette cover releases. Open the cover in the direction of the arrow until it locks. The holder opens automatic[...]

EN 13 SP SP LP OFF P L A Y A M 5S REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF AGC AUTO 20X SP ZOOM DIS GAIN UP FLASH TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU 4 END ON REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF AGC AUTO 20X SP ZOOM DIS GAIN UP FLASH TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU 4 END ON Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. 1 SELECT OPERA TION MODE Set the Power Dial to [...]

14 EN GETTING ST ARTED (Cont.) 1 A TT ACH HAND STRAP Thread the strap through the eyelet 1 , then thread the loop through the end of the strap 2 . Pull firmly to ensure secure attachment. Hand Strap Attachment The provided Hand Strap helps you to keep a firm hold on the camcorder . Make sure you never hold the camcorder without using the Hand Strap[...]

EN 15 1 2 3 Grip Strap Attachment Before attaching the grip strap, detach the hand strap from the camcorder ( Z pg. 14). T ripod Mounting Align the tripod ’ s screw with the mounting socket on the bottom of the camcorder . The camcorder can be mounted on a tripod even with the Power Pack attached. 1 A TTACH GRIP STRAP TO HAND STRAP EYELET Thread [...]

16 EN GETTING ST ARTED (Cont.) Diopter adjust lever OFF P L A Y A M 5S PAUSE Dioptre Adjustment Adjust the viewfinder display for best viewing. 1 SELECT OPERA TION MODE Set the Power Dial to “ A ”, or “ M ”. 2 TURN ON CAMCORDER Pull out the viewfinder fully . 3 ADJUST DIOPTRE Slide the Dioptre Adjust Lever located on the bottom of the viewf[...]

EN 17 TW Remote Control Unit Y ou can use the RM-V71 1U to control the camcorder. When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor . The transmitted beam effective area for indoor use is approx. 5 m. The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation if the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight[...]

18 EN Power Dial Position Function Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjust- ments. Suitable for standard recording. Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode. Allows you to record in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. Ot[...]

EN 19 Basic Recording Y ou should already have performed the necessary preparations ( Z pgs. 8 – 16). Set the Power Dial to “ A ” and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features. NOTE: Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time ( Z pg. 1 1). Even if they don’t appear during recording, you can d[...]

20 EN MENU OFF P L A Y A M 5S OFF P L A Y A M 5S 1 SELECT OPERA TION MODE T urn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial. 2 PULL OUT VIEWFINDER OR OPEN LCD MONITOR Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor to approx. 90° degrees. • The lens cover opens, the power lamp comes on. 3 ST ART SEA[...]

EN 21 T ime 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 c[...]

22 EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications Y ou can make the LCD monitor/V iewfinder indications appear/disappear . 1 PRESS IND.ON/OFF BUTTON When you do not want the indications to appear , press the IND.ON/OFF button for longer than approximately 1 second. Certain indications disappear . Press again for longer than approx. 1 second to make the indi[...]

EN 23 Interface Shooting Y ou can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor . 1 TIL T LCD MONITOR UPW ARD Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward. 2 ST AR T RECORDING Point the lens towards yourself and start recording. • During Interface Shooting, the “T ape Running” indicator and [...]

24 EN Zoom Select any one of the three powers of magnification and get “closer” to the subject ( Z pg. 32). Simply set the zoom switch to either zoom in (towards “T”) or zoom out (towards “W”). The zoom speed is variable — the quicker you set the zoom switch, the quicker the zoom action. NOTES: ● Zoom magnification of over 10X is do[...]

EN 25 RECORDING Advanced Features 1 SELECT OPERA TION MODE First turn the Power Dial to any operation mode except “PLA Y” and “OFF”, make sure the viewfinder is pulled out or the LCD monitor is open fully . 2 T AKE SNAPSHOT Press SNAPSHOT . If you press during Record-Standby ... .... “PHOT O” appears and a still image will be recorded f[...]

26 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) 1 ENGAGE RECORD-ST ANDBY First turn the Power Dial to any operation mode except “PLA Y” and “OFF”, make sure the viewfinder is pulled out or the monitor is open fully . If the power dial is set to “ A ” ... go to step 5 . If the power dial is set to “ M ”, “5S” or “ ” ... go to step [...]

EN 27 Adjusting Flash Brightness When a snapshot ( Z pg. 25) is taken in the dark the camcorder flashes ( Z pg. 26) while adjusting the brightness automatically . Y ou can also adjust the flash brightness manually . When you find that the snap- shots you took look too bright or too dark, adjust it manually . 5 ACTIV A TE BRIGHTNESS OF FLASH Press t[...]

28 EN 4 END 5-SECOND MODE RECORDING Set the Power Dial to the “ A ”, “ M ” or “OFF” position. T o T ake A Snapshot In The 5-Second Mode . . . .... instead of pressing, ST ART/STOP in step 3 , press SNAPSHOT . The camcorder records a 5-second still with the shutter sound. ( Z pg. 25). But when the Scene is set to animation ( Z pg. 35) th[...]

EN 29 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 SELECT OPERA TION MODE T urn the Power Dial to “ ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial. 2 PULL OUT VIEWFINDER OR OPEN LCD MONITOR Pull out the viewfinder fully[...]

30 EN OFF P L A Y A M 5S MENU REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF AGC AUTO 20X SP ZOOM DIS GAIN UP FLASH TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU 4 END ON REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF AGC AUTO 20X SP ZOOM DIS GAIN UP FLASH TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU 4 END ON Menus The Recording Menu allows you to set these functions: Recording Mode, W ide Mode, Zoom Magnification, [...]

EN 31 REC MODE (Recording mode) Y ou can change the tape recording speed. LP tape speed is slower than SP , allowing LP to record 1.5 times longer than SP . If you have shot in SP mode Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing will be possible later . NOTE: T apes shot in LP mode are recommended to be played back on this unit. Playback may not be successful[...]

32 EN ZOOM (Zoom magnification) Y ou can select 10X, 20X, or 100X maximum zoom magnifications. 10X –Optical zoom that does not degrade the quality of the recording. 20X –Electronic processing (Digital zoom) that lets you get closer up. 100X –Electronically-processed images at 100-times magnification. NOTES: ● Even if 20X or 100X is selected[...]

EN 33 Displaying The Date And Time During Recording When the Power Dial is set to “ M ”, “5S” or “ ”, you can choose whether to display the date and time during recording or not. Y ou must first set the date and time (see “Date/T ime Settings” Z pg. 1 1). Set “DISPLA Y” to “ON” in the Date/T ime Menu. The Date/Time is always[...]

34 EN OFF P L A Y A M 5S MENU PHOTO FRAME ON OFF 32kHz 06 5S ON SCENE BEEP / TALLY WIND CUT SOUND MODE ID NUMBER RETURN 4 REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF ON AGC AUTO 20X SP ZOOM DIS GAIN UP FLASH TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU 4 END 1 SELECT OPERA TION MODE First turn the Power Dial to “ M ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial, m[...]

EN 35 PHOTO FRAME ON OFF 32kHz 06 5S ON SCENE BEEP / TALLY WIND CUT SOUND MODE ID NUMBER RETURN 4 32kHz 48kHz 5S ANIM. ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF 5SD PHOTO FRAME The snapshot function ( Z pg. 25) has two types of photo effects; with frame and without frame. ON –When engaged during recording, there will be a momentary camera shutter-type blackout, a shu[...]

36 EN MANUAL PAUSE W H OFF P L A Y A M 5S FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO OFF OFF AUTO AUTO W. BALANCE FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. 0 RETURN 4 FADER / WIPE FADER – BLACK FADER – B.W WIPE – SHUTTER RANDOM OFF FADER – WHITE P R ? W H B K B W FADER – MOSAIC SEL. 4 RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) F ADE/WIPE Effects Use these to spice up the[...]

EN 37 Fades and Wipes A scene gradually appears on a black or white screen (Fade In/W ipe In), or disappears, leaving a black or white screen (Fade Out/Wipe Out). Select Fade or W ipe at the Fader/W ipe Menu ( Z pg. 36). Select any one effect from W H , B K , B W , , , , , , , and of the Fader/W ipe Menu. 1 ACTIV A TE F ADE IN OR WIPE IN Press ST A[...]

38 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) P 1 ST ART RECORDING Press START/STOP . 2 ENGAGE RECORD-ST ANDBY MODE Press ST ART/STOP when one scene is finished. The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory . 3 RESUME RECORDING If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of the end of the previous recording (without having turned the [...]

EN 39 Random V ariations When R ? is selected, the camcorder chooses one of the fades/wipes at random. 1 ST ART RECORDING Press ST ART/STOP . The camcorder does the rest, selecting an effect at random. • The recording starts with a Fade In or W ipe In. If you press ST ART/STOP during record- ing, Record-Standby mode is preceded by a Fade Out or W[...]

40 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) 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 [...]

EN 41 MENU EFFECT 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 centre of the screen toward the corners, covering the previous scene. The next scene gradually wipes in over the previou[...]

42 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) 5 DISABLE P .AE/EFFECT T o turn off the selected effect, re-access the P .AE/Effects Menu and move the pointer and highlighlt bar to “OFF” by rotating the Select Dial. Then press it. NOTES: ● P .AE/Effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby . ● If certain Fades or W ipes ( Z pg[...]

EN 43 B / W 1 2 SHUTTER (V ariable Shutter ( Speed) 1/50 –The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. 1/100 –The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced. 1/2[...]

44 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) FOCUS OFF P L A Y A M 5S FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO OFF OFF AUTO MANUAL W. BALANCE FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. 0 RETURN 4 Manual Focus Adjustment The camcorder , in most cases, adjusts the focus from approx. 3 cm to infinity automatically . However , when focusing is difficult or when the subject is not[...]

EN 45 1 SELECT OPERA TION MODE First turn the Power Dial to “ M ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial, make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out. 2 ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item Menu appears. 3 ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL Move the pointer and highlight bar [...]

46 EN 1 SELECT OPERA TION MODE First turn the Power Dial to “ M ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial, make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out. 2 ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item Menu appears. 3 ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL Move the pointer and highlight bar [...]

EN 47 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 , the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and [...]

48 EN OFF P L A Y A M 5S FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO OFF OFF AUTO AUTO W. BALANCE FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT FLASH ADJ. 0 RETURN 4 PAUSE MANUAL T o Change The Tint For Recording . . . .... In step 2 , substitute coloured paper for white. The white balance is adjusted based on the colour , changing the tint. Red paper — deeper green; blue paper — orang[...]

EN 49 OFF P L A Y A M 5S MENU 4 Y ou can watch what you’ve recorded in the LCD monitor . Playback Sound Y ou can hear sound from the speaker or using headphones connected to the headphones connector during playback. T o adjust the sound volume, press the VOL. switch . The sound volume indication is displayed. Slide the VOL. switch towards “ + ?[...]

50 EN 4 END ZOOM Press and hold W until magnification returns to normal. Or , press STOP and then press PLA Y . NOTES: ● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and normal playback. ● If the V ideo Echo effect ( Z pg. 51) is selected during playback zoom, playback zoom is cancelled. ● During digital image processing, the quality of the image[...]

EN 51 1 ST ART PLA YBACK Press the Play button. 2 ACCESS P .AE/EFFECT SELECT MENU Point the remote control at the camcorder ’s remote sensor and press EFFECT . The P .AE/ EFFECT Select Menu appears. 3 SELECT P .AE/EFFECT Move the pointer and highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT . The selected function is activated and after 2 se[...]

52 EN PLA YBACK Playback Menu OFF P L A Y A M 5S SOUND1 0 . 0 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF FULL SOUND SOUND2 SOUND1 FULL SOUND 48kHz MODE 32kHz MODE DISPLAY TIMECODE SYNCHRO END 4 SOUND1 0 . 0 ON OFF FULL SOUND 48kHz MODE 32kHz MODE DISPLAY TIMECODE SYNCHRO END 4 MENU Playback Menu The Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions: Playback Sound[...]

EN 53 RECORDING SOUND DISPLAY OUTPUT SOUND 32 kHz FULL SOUND SOUND 1 Stereo sound SOUND 2 48 kHz FULL SOUND Stereo sound SOUND 1 “L” sound is output on both channels SOUND 2 “R” sound is output on both channels Playback Sound During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Sel[...]

54 EN PLA YBACK Basic Connections VCR/TV Connection (when connecting directly to the camcorder) 1 CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR Pull out the jack cover and open it. Connect as shown in the illustration. If Using A VCR . . . go to step 2 . If not . . . go to step 3 . 2 CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT Refer to your VCR’ s instruction manual. 3 TURN[...]

EN 55 NOTES: ● When using the provided DC cord, make sure you connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the Docking Station. The core filter improves performance of equipment. ● Never touch the Multi connector on the camcorder located beneath the cover , or on the Docking Station, with your hand. If the pins are damaged, the connecto[...]

56 EN PLA YBACK Basic Connections (Cont.) VCR/TV connection (using the Docking Station) (Cont.) Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting. Red White Y ellow Red Y ellow White AC Power Adapter/Charger VCR To D C output jack DC cord Core filter Core filter T o VIDEO input jack (connect when the S-VIDEO cable is not used[...]

EN 57 1 CONNECT DOCKING ST A TION TO TV OR VCR Connect as shown in the illustration ( Z pg. 56). If Using A VCR . . . go to step 2 . If not . . . go to step 3 . 2 CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT Refer to your VCR’ s instruction manual. 3 TURN ON POWER 4 SELECT TV’S VIDEO MODE Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate for video playback. NOTE[...]

58 EN OFF P L A Y A M 5S TW MENU Dubbing Y ou can copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto a videotape. Refer to your VCR’ s instruction manual for details. NOTES: ● Y ou can use Playback Zoom ( Z pg. 50) or Playback Effects ( Z pg. 51) in step 2 . ● Before you start dubbing, make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected T[...]

EN 59 TW 3 1 6 789` 5 4 2 VCR CODE LIST VCR BRAND NAME BUTTONS (A) (B) 6 2 6 4 7 7 MITSUBISHI 6 7 6 8 NEC 3 7 3 8 GRUNDIG 1 4 3 4 HITACHI 6 6 6 3 PANASONIC 1 3 1 7 1 1 9 4 1 8 JVC 9 1 9 6 9 3 BLAUPUNKT AKAI 9 7 9 8 3 2 FERGUSON 1 3 VCR BRAND NAME BUTTONS (A) (B) SANYO 3 6 3 5 SHARP 1 5 1 `[...]

60 EN EDITING (Cont.) Random Assemble Editing Using the RM-V71 1U remote control, you can use P .AE/Effects and make an original edited tape. 1 MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the Docking Station to your VCR and make sure that the playback picture and sound are available on the connected TV ( Z pg. 56, 57). • Connections should be made while the power i[...]

EN 61 TW OFF P L A Y A M 5S 1 –– –– : –– ~ 2 ~ 3 ~ 4 ~ 5 ~ 6 ~ 7 ~ 8 ~ TIME CODE IN OUT MODE –– : –– 00 : 00 TOTAL 4 SET EDIT -IN POINT At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/ OUT on the remote control. The Edit-In position appears on the Random Assemble Editing Menu. 5 SET EDIT -OUT POINT At the end of the scene, press ED[...]

62 EN EDITING (Cont.) TW OFF P L A Y A M 5S 4 1 00 : 25 ~ 02 : 05 –– 2 07 : 18 ~ 08 : 31 –– 3 –– 03 : 33 ~ 0 5 : 5 3 4 0 9 : 3 0 ~ 1 3 : 1 5 5 1 5 : 5 5 ~ 16 : 20 –– –– 6 –– –– : –– ~ 7 ~ 8 ~ TIME CODE IN OUT MODE 16 : 30 9 : 3 9 TOTAL W H B / W P P 8 REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES Repeat steps 4 – 7 ( Z pg. 61). • T[...]

EN 63 3 PLA Y BACK 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 quickly from Record-Pause to Record mode. • If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress, the VCR is slow to start recording. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE For More Accurate Editing Some V[...]

64 EN EDITING (Cont.) 7 CLOSE MENU Press the Select Dial twice. • Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 2 on page 60. 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 . ● Dep[...]

EN 65 Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded on the 32 kHz mode ( Z pg. 35). NOTE: Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at 48 kHz, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape. TW 6e MIC DC-IN 1 FIND EDIT -IN POINT Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start, then pres[...]

66 EN TW TC 12 : 34 6w 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 out-points. The original audio remains unchanged. NOTE: Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape. 1 FI[...]

EN 67 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. No power is supplied. 2. Recording cannot be performed. 3. There is no playback picture. 4. Some functions are not available using the MENU button. 5. Some functions are not available using the Select Dial. 6. The focus does not adjust automatically. 7. The cassette won’t load properly . 8. Play,[...]

68 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 11 . Even though “GAIN UP” was set to “ A ”, scenes shot in dark places are not brightened. 12. Snapshot mode cannot be used. 13. Although the SNAPSHOT button is pressed, the white border does not appear . 14. Digital Zoom doesn’t work. 15. P .AE/Effects and Fade/ Wip[...]

EN 69 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 19. • The last selected editing scene is ending. • At the end of the last selected scene for editing, the Power Dial was set to “OFF”. • The power is off. 20. • The Slow (Slow Shutter) effect is activated. • The Squeeze or Cinema mode is selected in the Recording Menu. 21. • When shoot[...]

70 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 25. • This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is not a malfunction. 26. • If Audio Dubbing or Insert Editing have been performed repeatedly on the same portion of the tape, disturbance to the sound and picture may result. 27. • “DISPLA Y” is set to “OFF?[...]

EN 71 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 35. • Certain F ADE/WIPE, P .AE/ Effects, DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. 36. • The LCD monitor is made with high-precision technology . However , black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor [...]

72 EN 1 REMOVE POWER SUPPL Y Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Power Adapter/Char ger . 2 CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth. • Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. 3 CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper . 4 PULL[...]

EN 73 1 2 4 3 6 8 0 ! @ 7 5 9 CONTROLS, INDICA TIONS AND CONNECTORS Camcorder 8 Jack cover ( Z pg. 54) Pull this out to detach. 9 Hand strap eyelet ( Z pg. 14) Slide the strap through the eyelet. 0 External microphone input jack (MIC) (Stereo) ( Z pg. 65) An optional microphone can be connected. ! Video/audio output jack or headphones jack ( /A V -[...]

74 EN CONTROLS, INDICA TIONS AND CONNECTORS (Cont.) $ % # ^ & * ) w r y ( q e t u i o Q p q Speaker ( Z pg. 49) During playback, the sound can be heard. w SNAPSHOT button ( Z pg. 25) Press this button to take a snapshot. e Function Navigator Dial (Select Dial) ( Z pg. 22, 30) Adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor or selects the Menu etc. Re[...]

EN 75 Docking Station 5 9 0 1 2 3 4 6 7 ! @ # $ % ^ ) ( & * 8 1 Fast-Forward (FF) button 2 Rewing (REW) button ( Z pg. 62) 3 STOP button ( Z pg. 58) 4 PLA Y button ( Z pg. 58) 5 P AUSE button ( Z pg. 62) 6 EDIT button ( Z pg. 62) 7 DIGIT AL jack • Connect to the computer ’ s RS-232C terminal (COM port). 8 JLIP jack (Joint Level Interface Pr[...]

76 EN LP 35 min PAUSE MODE 32kHz 25 . 12 . 97 17 : 46 0 5S SOUND 444 REC 0 L PHOTO W H 1/250 D T W 1 * 2 3 4 6 7 * 8 * 5 * 9 * 0 # * $ ! @ & ( * ) q w ^ * e % * MANUAL A No. FUNCTION 1 * Displays the operation mode position. ( Z pg. 18) 2 Appears when GAIN UP is set to “AUTO A ”. ( Z pg. 32) 3 Appears when taking a snapshot. ( Z pg. 25) 4 A[...]

EN 77 SOUND1 32kHz LP 25 . 12 . 97 17 : 46 – – – – – – – – – – TC 01 : 28 : 15 6 4 6w VOLUME 1 2 3 4 6 5 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback No. FUNCTION 1 Displays the sound mode. ( Z pg. 53) 2 Displays the recording mode of the tape being played back. 3 Appears while a tape is running. 4 : Playback 3 : Fast-Forw[...]

78 EN ERROR! REFER MANUAL INDICA TIONS 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, or when the erase protection t[...]

EN 79 Batter y 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 hazard . . . .... do not burn. .... do not short-cir cuit the terminals. .... do not modify or disassemble. .... do not expose the battery to temperatures e[...]

80 EN 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[...]

EN 81 SPECIFICA TIONS CAMCORDER General Power : DC 6.3 V (using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (using Battery) Power consumption : 6.2 W (viewfinder on), 7.0 W (LCD monitor on) Format : DV Format (SD mode) Signal format : P AL Standard Video signal recording format : Digital Component Recording Cassette : MINI DV Cassette T ape Speed : SP: 18.8 mm/sec. LP: 1[...]

82 EN GLOSSARY OF TERMS Iris W orks like the pupil of the human eye. In a well-lit environment, the human pupil contracts to keep too much light from entering. In low lighting, the pupil dilates to allow more light in. Colour temperature A measurement in Kelvin degrees which indicates the colour contents of a light sour ce; bluish light has a highe[...]

EN 83 INDEX A Animation ............................................... Z pg. 35 Audio Dubbing ....................................... Z pg. 65 Auto Focus .............................................. Z pg. 44 Auto Shut off ........................................... Z pg. 19 B Battery .................................................... Z pg. 8 B[...]

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