JVC Digital Media Camera LYT1366-001B manual

ENGLISH DIGITAL MEDIA CAMERA Advanced Operation Manual LYT1366-001B This manual includes the advanced operations of the camera. To read the contents, use the table of the contents on the left, or click the major titles below. ADVANCED RECORDING ADVANCED PLAYBACK MANAGING FILES PLAY LIST PRINTING MENU SETTINGS 1204HOH-AL © 2004 Victor Company of Ja[...]

Zoom MODE: / Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle shooting. You can zoom in up to 10x by using the optical zoom. To zoom in Slide the zoom lever towards [T] (telephoto). To zoom out Slide the zoom lever towards [W] (wide-angle). The further you slide the zoom lever, the quicker the zoom action becomes. ● Zoom magnification over 10x is[...]

Flash MODE: You can use the flash for still image recording. The flash mode can be changed as required. Set the power switch to . Press MODE to select . Press ( ). The menu appears. Press to select the desired flash mode. OFF: The flash does not fire. [ AUTO]: The flash fires automatically when the surroundings are dark. AUTO RED-EYE: The flash fir[...]

Press after selecting a flash mode in step 4, then select the desired setting by pressing . ● The adjustment range is -3 to +3. NOTES: ● The flash does not fire during continuous shooting. ● If the flash is not bright enough, set [ GAIN ] to [160]. © 2004 Victor Company of Japan, Limited[...]

Manual Settings in MSET Menu MODE: / You can use manual recording functions easily by selecting items in the MSET menus. How To Select a Menu Item Set the power switch to . Press and hold ( ) so that is displayed. Press ( ). The menu appears. Press to select a desired item from the MSET menu, then press . There are 6 items in the MSET menu. AE: Man[...]

Press (or ) to select a setting, then press . Press ( ). The menu disappears. NOTES: ● While recording is in progress, [S. SP], [P. AE] and [EF] cannot be set even if ( ) is pressed. ● It is not possible to set [P. AE] and [S. SP] simultaneously. © 2004 Victor Company of Japan, Limited[...]

Manual Exposure MODE: / Manual exposure is recommended in the following situations: ● When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. ● When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. ● When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright. Select [AE] in the MSET menu. ( [...]

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Manual Focus MODE: / The camera's Full Range AF system offers continuous focusing ability from close-up to infinity. However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode. Select [AF] in the MSET menu. ( How To Select a Menu Item ) If [AUTO] is selected, press , then press .[...]

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White Balance MODE: / The white balance is usually adjusted automatically for correctness of the color reproduction under various lighting. However, you can also select the following modes according to the shooting situations. Select [WB] in the MSET menu. ( How To Select a Menu Item ) Press to select the desired mode. MWB: For adjusting the white [...]

NOTES: ● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust with manual focusing . ● A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ depending [...]

Shutter Speed MODE: / You can adjust the shutter speed manually. Select [S. SP] in the MSET menu. ( How To Select a Menu Item ) Press to select the desired mode. The shutter speed can be selected from 1/2 to 1/4000 second. 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 Slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of flowing motion. 1/60 (NTSC) 1/50 (PAL) [...]

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Program AE MODE: / You can use program AE settings for specific shooting situations. Select [P. AE] in the MSET menu. ( How To Select a Menu Item ) Press to select the desired mode. SPORTS: Fast shutter speed allows fast-moving subject to be captured one frame at a time vividly. The shutter speed is set at 1/250 to 1/4000 second automatically. SNOW[...]

Effect MODE: / You can add special effects to your recording images. Select [EF] in the MSET menu. ( How To Select a Menu Item ) Press to select the desired mode. SEPIA: The image has a brownish tint like old photos. MONOTONE: The image becomes black and white like old movies. CLASSIC FILM*: The image has an old movie atmosphere by the effect of sk[...]

Backlight Compensation MODE: / Backlight Compensation brightens the subject quickly. With simple operation, dark portions of the subject are brightened by increasing the exposure. Set the power switch to . Press and hold ( ) so that is displayed. Press ( ) so that the indicator appears. To cancel backlight compensation Press ( ) twice so that the i[...]

Spot Exposure Control MODE: / Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation. You can select one of the three metering areas. Set the power switch to . Press and hold ( ) so that is displayed. Press ( ) twice so that the indicator appears. ● The spot metering area frame appears at the center. Press to select the desi[...]

Index Display MODE: / / You can view multiple files stored in a recording medium at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want. Index Display of Video Files Slide the zoom lever to [W] while playback is paused. ● The display switches to the index screen. Move the frame to the desired file by pressing . ●[...]

Move the frame to the desired file by pressing . ● Pressing INFO displays the selected file information . Press . The selected file is displayed. Playback List of Voice Files Slide the zoom lever to [W] while playback is paused. ● The display switches to the playback list.[...]

(The display format of date and time differs depending on the country where this product is sold.) Press to select the desired file. ● Pressing INFO displays the selected file information . Press to start playback. How to Use the Scroll Bar You can use the vertical scroll bar to find the desired files quickly. The scroll bar is useful when deleti[...]

Various Playback Features MODE: Still playback (Pause) Press during normal playback. ● To resume normal playback, press again. Search playback During normal playback, press ( ) for forward search, or ( ) for reverse search. ● Each press of the button increases the search speed for each direction. (-60x to +60x) ● To resume normal playback, pr[...]

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Playback Zoom MODE: You can magnify the playback image up to 5x. During playback, at the point you want to zoom in, press to pause playback. Slide the zoom lever towards [T] to zoom in. ● The full view of the image is displayed in the small screen on the lower right side. The * mark indicates the center point of the magnified area. Press to move [...]

Wipe or Fader Effect MODE: You can view videos with various effects of scene transition. Set the power switch to . Press MODE to select . Press MENU. The menu appears. Press to select [ WIPE/FADER], then press . Press to select a desired effect. FADER-WHITE: Fade in or out with a white screen. FADER-BLACK: Fade in or out with a black screen. FADER-[...]

Press . The setting is completed. Press MENU to close the menu. ● The selected wipe or fader effect works when playback starts and ends. To turn off the effect Select [OFF] in step 5. © 2004 Victor Company of Japan, Limited[...]

Playback Effect MODE: You can view videos with special image effects. Set the power switch to . Press MODE to select . Press MENU. The menu appears. Press to select [ EFFECT], then press . Press to select a desired effect. SEPIA: The image has a brownish tint like old photos. MONOTONE: The image becomes black and white like old movies. CLASSIC FILM[...]

Playback Zoom MODE: You can magnify the playback image up to 5x. Display the playback screen of a still image. ● If the index screen is displayed, slide the zoom lever to [T]. Slide the zoom lever towards [T] to zoom in. ● The full view of the image is displayed in the small screen on the lower right side. The * mark indicates the center point [...]

Image Rotation MODE: You can rotate a still image clockwise or counterclockwise. Display the playback screen of a still image. ● If the index screen is displayed, slide the zoom lever to [T]. Press to rotate 90° clockwise. ● Each time you press , the image rotates clockwise (90° → 180° → 270° → 0°). Press to rotate 90° counterclockw[...]

Playback Effect MODE: You can view still images with special image effects. Set the power switch to . Press MODE to select . Press MENU. The menu appears. Press to select [ EFFECT], then press . Press to select a desired effect. SEPIA: The image has a brownish tint like old photos. MONOTONE: The image becomes black and white like old photos. Press [...]

Voice Playback Functions MODE: Changing playback speed You can adjust the playback speed by setting [ PLAYBACK SPEED ] to [FASTPLAY] or [SLOWPLAY]. Search playback During normal playback, press ( ) for forward search, or ( ) for reverse search. To resume normal playback, press . Locating the start point of the file or skip the file Press ( ) to loc[...]

Viewing File Information MODE: / / You can view the file information in playback mode. Information on video files Press INFO while video playback is paused. File information appears. FILE: File name FOLDER: Folder name DATE/TIME: Date and time of the recording PB TIME: Playback time (length of the file) QUALITY: Image quality PROTECT: File protecti[...]

● If you press INFO in the index screen , selected file information is displayed. To turn off the file information display, press INFO again. Information on voice files Press INFO while voice playback is paused. File information appears. FILE: File name FOLDER: Folder name DATE/TIME: Date and time of the recording PB TIME: Playback time (length o[...]

Protecting Files MODE: / / You can protect files from the accidental erasure. Set the power switch to . Select the file type (video, still image or voice) by pressing MODE. Press MENU. The menu appears. Press to select [ PROTECT], then press . To protect the currently displayed file Press to select [ CURRENT], then press . Press to select [EXECUTE][...]

Press to select [QUIT], then press . ● The selected files are protected. ● To release protection, select the protected file in step 6. To protect all files Press to select [ PROTECT ALL], then press . Press to select [EXECUTE], then press . ● All files are protected. To release protection of all files Select [ CANCEL ALL], then press . Press [...]

Deleting Files MODE: / / You can delete unnecessary files. Deleting by the button Set the power switch to . Select the file type (video, still image or voice) by pressing MODE. Display the desired file by pressing , then press . ● You can also select the file in the index display . Press to select [EXECUTE], then press . NOTE: ● If you press du[...]

Press to select [ CURRENT], then press . Press to select [EXECUTE], then press . ● You can select the previous or next file with . To delete by selecting multiple files Press to select [ FILE SELECT], then press . ● The index screen appears. Press to select the file you want to delete, then press . ● The scroll bar can also be used with the z[...]

off the power) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If the recording medium becomes corrupted, format it. © 2004 Victor Company of Japan, Limited[...]

Formatting a Recording Medium MODE: / / You can format (initialize) a recording medium in the CF or SD slot. Before using a recording medium with this camera for the first time, you have to format it. This enables stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium. Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be eras[...]

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Cleaning Up a Recording Medium MODE: / / Writing speed of recording media tends to become slow after long period of repeated use. To regain the speed, execute cleanup periodically. The cleanup function is equivalent to “Defragmentation” of PC’s function. NOTE: Make sure to use the provided AC adapter for the power supply when cleaning up a re[...]

the power) during cleanup. © 2004 Victor Company of Japan, Limited[...]

Copying/Moving Still Image Files MODE: You can copy or move still image files between recording media in CF and SD slots using the on-screen display. Before proceeding to following steps, ● Make sure that recording media are inserted in both CF and SD slots. ● Make sure that enough free space is left in the copy/move destination medium. Set the[...]

● To select other files, repeat this step. ● The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and . Press MENU to return to the previous screen. Press to select [EXECUTE], then press . File transfer starts. ● To stop the file transfer, press , then select [EXECUTE] and press . When [COPYING COMPLETED] appears, press to finish the operation[...]

Resetting the File Number MODE: / / By resetting the file number (name), a new folder will be made. The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder. It is convenient to separate the new files from previously recorded files. Set the power switch to or . Press MENU. The menu appears. Press to select [ MEMORY CARD SETTING], then p[...]

Play List Functions MODE: What is "Play List"? You can create a play list by collecting previously recorded video files. ( Creating Play List ) By playing back the play list, you can view your original video clips. ( Playing Back Play List ) Created play lists can be modified or deleted. ( Modifying Play Lists ) Dubbing to an external dev[...]

Creating Play List MODE: You can create a play list by collecting previously recorded video files. Set the power switch to . Press MODE to select . Press MENU. The menu appears. Press to select [ PLAY LIST], then press . Press to select [ EDIT], then press . Press to select [NEW LIST], then press .[...]

(The display format of date and time differs depending on the country where this product is sold.) Press to scroll upward or downward the thumbnail images of recorded files, and select a file to be added to a play list. ● The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and . Press . The frame for selecting an inserting point appears. Press to[...]

Press . The selected file is added to a play list. ● To add other files, repeat steps 7 to 10. Press MENU. The confirmation screen appears. Press to select [SAVE AND QUIT], then press . ● To return to the edit screen, select [CANCEL]. ● If you do not want to save the play list, select [DELETE AND QUIT]. To check the play list by playing back [...]

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Playing Back Play List MODE: By playing back the play list, you can view your original video clips. Set the power switch to . Press MODE repeatedly to select . Press MENU. The menu appears. Press to select [ PLAY LIST], then press . Press to select [ PLAY LIST CONTENTS], and press . The table of play lists appears. Press to select a list you want t[...]

● During playback of play list, "P" mark appears on the top left corner of the screen. ● If you slide the zoom lever towards [W] while playback is paused, the index screen for play list appears. You can see the contents of the play list and select the desired scene. To return to playback screen, slide the zoom lever to [T]. ● You ca[...]

Add/Delete Files in Play List MODE: You can edit existing play lists by adding or deleting files. Set the power switch to . Press MODE to select . Press MENU. The menu appears. Press to select [ PLAY LIST], then press . Press to select [ EDIT], then press . Press to select the play list you want to edit, then press . ● To add or delete files, fol[...]

Changing Play List Name MODE: The default name of play list is its creation date and time. You can change the name on the keyboard screen as you like. Set the power switch to . Press MODE to select . Press MENU. The menu appears. Press to select [ PLAY LIST], then press . Press to select [ RENAME], then press . The table of play lists appears. Pres[...]

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Deleting Play List MODE: You can delete unnecessary play lists. Set the power switch to . Press MODE to select . Press MENU. The menu appears. Press to select [ PLAY LIST], then press . Press to select [ DELETE], then press . The table of play lists appears. Press to select a play list you want to delete. ● The thumbnail appears on the upper righ[...]

Dubbing Using Play List MODE: Dubbing to an external device using a play list is possible. Connect the camera and your VCR with the S-Video/Audio/Video cable. For details, refer to "Connecting to a TV or VCR" in the instruction manual (printed edition). Set the VCR to the recording standby mode. Set the power switch to . Press MODE to sel[...]

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DPOF Print Setting MODE: This camera is compatible with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format). You can set which images to be printed and the number of prints with this camera. This feature is useful to print with a DPOF-compatible printer or bring a recording medium to photo lab for print. To print by selecting a still image Set the power switch to . [...]

● The scroll bar can also be used with the zoom lever and . ● If you slide and hold the zoom lever towards [T], the preview screen of the still image is displayed. Press to select the number of prints (max. 15 prints), then press . ● To set print information for other images, repeat steps 6 and 7. Press MENU to finish the setting. ● To canc[...]

Display the DPOF menu screen. ( To print by selecting a still image ) Press to select [ CHECK SETTINGS], then press . If necessary, change the number of prints for the desired file by following the steps 6 to 7 in To print by selecting a still image . Press MENU to return to the previous menu. To reset the DPOF setting Display the DPOF menu screen.[...]

Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer MODE: If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, still images can be printed easily by connecting the camera with USB cable directly to the printer. DPOF setting can also be used. NOTE: ● After selecting [DIRECT PRINT] in the menu, connect the USB cable. To print by selecting a still image Set the pow[...]

● The number of prints can be set from 1 to 99. Press to select [DATE], then press to select [ON] or [OFF]. ● Select [ON] to print the date and [OFF] to not to print. Press to select [PRINT], then press . The image is printed. To cancel print setting Press to select [CANCEL], then press . To stop printing after printing starts Press . The confi[...]

Press to select [ DIRECT PRINT], then press . A message [PLEASE CONNECT PRINTER] appears. Connect the camera to the printer with USB cable. ● After a while, the print menu appears. Press to select [DPOF PRINT], then press . Press to select [PRINT], then press . The images are printed. ● To confirm the DPOF setting, press to select [CHECK SETTIN[...]

Changing The Menu Settings MODE: / / You can change the menu settings to customize your camera. Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below, then change the various settings. Select the operation mode by setting the power switch to (recording) or (playback). Press MODE to select (video), (still image) or (voice). Press MENU. The men[...]

Still Image Recording Menus Still Image Playback Menus Voice Recording Menus Voice Playback Menus To display the operation guide Press INFO when the menu screen is displayed. ● To remove the operation guide, press INFO again. © 2004 Victor Company of Japan, Limited[...]

Common Menus for All Modes MODE: / / [ ]=Factory-preset BASIC SETTING PRESET EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset. [CANCEL]: Returns to menu screen without executing reset. DEMO MODE OFF: Disables the function. [ON]: Activates demonstration mode and shows various features on the display. Demonstration starts in the following cases: ?[...]

[MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. MEMORY CARD SETTING VIDEO MODE [CF SLOT]: The CF card is selected as a recording medium. SD SLOT: The SD card is selected as a recording medium. IMAGE MODE [CF SLOT]: The CF card is selected as a recording medium. SD SLOT: The SD card is selected as a recording medium. VO[...]

COPY/MOVE You can copy or move files between recording media in CF and SD slots. ( Copying/Moving Sill Image Files ) NO. RESET VIDEO / IMAGE / VOICE By resetting the file number, a new folder will be made. The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder. ( Resetting the File Number ) DISPLAY BRIGHT When this item is selected, t[...]

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Video Recording Menus Power switch: Mode lamp: [ ] = Factory-preset QUALITY Select the desired picture quality. Mode (In order of the quality) Size (pixels) Bit rate [ ULTRA FINE] 720 x 480 (NTSC) 720 x 576 (PAL) 8.5 Mbps FINE 720 x 480 (NTSC) 720 x 576 (PAL) 5.5 Mbps NORMAL 720 x 480 (NTSC) 720 x 576 (PAL) 4.2 Mbps ECONOMY 352 x 240 (NTSC) 352 x 2[...]

[ ON]: The image in the dark will be brightened. But the overall appearance may become grainy. DIS OFF: Disables the function. [ ON]: Compensates for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. NOTES: ● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting condition. In[...]

Video Playback Menus Power switch: Mode lamp: [ ] = Factory-preset PLAY LIST PLAY LIST CONTENTS / EDIT / RENAME / DELETE For details, refer to Play List Functions . WIPE/FADER You can view videos with various effects of scene transition. ( Wipe or Fader Effect ) [ OFF]: Disables the function. FADER-WHITE: Fade in or out with a white screen. FADER-B[...]

WIPE-SHUTTER: Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a black screen. EFFECT You can view videos with special image effects. [ OFF]: Disables the function. SEPIA: The image has a brownish tint like old photos. MONOTONE: The image becomes black and white like [...]

Still Image Recording Menus Power switch: Mode lamp: [ ] = Factory-preset QUALITY [ FINE] / STANDARD Select the desired image quality. ( : fine, : standard) IMAGE SIZE [ 1600 x 1200] / 1280 x 960 / 1024 x 768 / 640 x 480 Select the desired image size. SELF-TIMER [ OFF] / 2SEC / 10SEC By setting the self-timer, a still image is recorded 2 or 10 seco[...]

CAMERA SETTING TELE MACRO [ OFF]: Disables the function. ON: You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm (2 ft). © 2004 Victor Company of Japan, Limited[...]

Still Image Playback Menus Power switch: Mode lamp: [ ] = Factory-preset DPOF For details, refer to DPOF Print Setting . DIRECT PRINT For details, refer to Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer . EFFECT You can view still images with special image effects. [ OFF]: Disables the function. SEPIA: The image has a brownish tint like old photos. MONO[...]

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Voice Recording Menus Power switch: Mode lamp: [ ] = Factory-preset QUALITY Select the desired sound quality. Mode (In order of the quality) Recording mode Bit rate [ FINE] 48 KHz 1.5 Mbps (1,536 Kbps) STANDARD 16 KHz 512 Kbps ECONOMY 8 KHz 256 Kbps RECORDING LEVEL [ HIGH] / MIDDLE / LOW Select the desired voice recording level. ( : high, : middle,[...]

Voice Playback Menus Power switch: Mode lamp: [ ] = Factory-preset PLAYBACK SPEED [ NORMAL]: Normal speed FASTPLAY: Playback speed is 20% faster than normal speed. SLOWPLAY: Playback speed is 20% slower than normal speed. Select the desired voice playback speed. PROTECT [ CURRENT] / FILE SELECT / PROTECT ALL / CANCEL ALL You can protect files from [...]