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G R-D VM5 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA LYT0191-001B INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS 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 ABOUT DV 5 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 6 GETTING ST ARTED 8 Charging The Battery Pack ..................... 8 Installing The Batter y Pack ...[...]
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2 EN Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer . BE SURE to replace the fuse only with [...]
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EN 3 This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ. 65. CAUTION (applies to the AC Charger Station): T O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER– SER VICEABLE PAR TS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC- ING T O QUALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL. NOTES: ● The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom an[...]
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4 EN 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. The Benefits Of Lithium-Io[...]
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EN 5 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[...]
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6 EN PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Grip/Hand strap S-VIDEO cable DC cord VIDEO/AUDIO cable (AC Charger Station to TV or VCR, RCA plug 4 RCA plug) AC Charger Station AA-V60EK or AA-V60EA Battery pack BN-V607U VIDEO/AUDIO cable (camcorder to TV or VCR, ø3.5 mini-plug 4 RCA plug) Editing cable (ø3.5 mini-plug, 2 poles)[...]
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EN 7 TW Remote control unit RM-V712U MiniDV Cassette T ape 30 min (DVM-30) M-DV30ME Lithium battery CR2025 (for remote control unit) Cleaning cloth Cable adapter (provided only with U.K. models)[...]
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8 EN Char ging The Battery Pack The battery pack has not been charged at the factory . Before using it, be sure to char ge it with the AC Charger Station. GETTING ST ARTED NOTES: ● If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the AC Char ger Station during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops ( Z pg. 10). ● Whe[...]
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EN 9 Charging Environment Perform charging where the temperature is between 10° and 30°C. 20° to 25°C is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. Continuous Shooting Continuous shooting is possible (See table below for recording time) under the following conditions: • The temperatur[...]
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10 EN 1 INSER T CHARGED BATTER Y T o insert a battery pack, slide the battery lock switch to the release position and insert the battery end first. T o prevent the battery pack from falling out, be sure to slide the battery lock switch to the lock position. 2 A TT ACH TO CAMCORDER Insert the Battery Holder’ s nub into the mounting socket on the b[...]
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EN 11 ON SCREEN OFF ON DISPLAY DATE / TIME 1 . 1 . 00 0 : 00 4 RETURN REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF AGC 40X SP ZOOM DIS GAIN UP TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU 4 END ON OFF P L A Y A M 5S 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. 53). 1 SELECT OPE[...]
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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 the power on, 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 automatica[...]
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EN 13 SP SP LP REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF AGC 40X SP ZOOM DIS GAIN UP TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU 4 END ON REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF AGC 40X SP ZOOM DIS GAIN UP TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU 4 END ON OFF P L A Y A M 5S Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. 1 SELECT OPERA TION MODE Set the Power Dial to “ M ” while pressi[...]
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14 EN 1 2 3 GETTING ST ARTED (Cont.) Grip Strap Attachment 1 A TT ACH GRIP STRAP TO HAND STRAP EYELET Open the pad and pull the grip strap in the direction of the arrow to remove the grip strap from the pad. Thread the end of the grip strap through the hand strap eyelet, then thread the other end of the grip through the loop. Pull firmly to ensure [...]
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EN 15 PAUSE OFF P L A Y A M 5S 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 viewfinder . • Slide in either direction, while lo[...]
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16 EN TW Remote Control Unit Y ou can use the RM-V712U 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[...]
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EN 17 F . AUTO PAUSE MANUAL PAUSE OFF P L A Y A M 5S Power Dial Position Function Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. 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[...]
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18 EN PAUSE 444 REC PAUSE OFF P L A Y A M 5S Y ou should already have performed the necessary preparations ( Z pg. 8 – 17). 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 duri[...]
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EN 19 1 SELECT OPERA TION MODE Set the Power Dial to “ A ” 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 and the scene you’re aimed at appears. • The Record-Stand[...]
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20 EN 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. • The power lamp comes on. 2 PULL OUT VIEWFINDER OR OPEN LCD MONITOR Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor to approx. 90 degrees. 3 ST ART SEARCH Press 6 / 4 , then press [...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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EN 23 Interface Shooting The person you are shooting can view himself/ herself in the LCD monitor , and you can even 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 the subject (you[...]
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24 EN T D W T D W T D W T D W T D W 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: ● In Ful[...]
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EN 25 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[...]
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26 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 6-second still ( Z pg. 28). When “SCENE” is set to “ANIM.” ( Z pg. 34) this function is not availa[...]
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EN 27 MANUAL PAUSE – – – MANUAL REC 444 OFF P L A Y A M 5S 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 V[...]
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28 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) 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 viewfinder is pulled out or the LCD monitor is open fully . 2 ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU . The Recording Menu appears. 3 ACCESS SYSTEM MENU Move the pointer and highli[...]
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EN 29 Motor Drive mode: Keeping the SNAPSHOT Button pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography. (The interval between the still pictures: approx. 0.7 seconds.) NOTES: ● In Full Auto mode, all Snapshot modes are available. However , the Snapshot mode cannot be changed. ● During playback as well, all Snapshot modes are available. Th[...]
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30 EN REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF AGC 40X SP ZOOM DIS GAIN UP TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU 4 END ON REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF AGC 40X SP ZOOM DIS GAIN UP TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU 4 END ON OFF P L A Y A M 5S Menus The Recording Menu allows you to set these functions: Recording Mode, W ide Mode, Zoom Magnification, Digital Image Stabilizer , [...]
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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 will be possible later . NOTES: ● T apes shot in LP mode are recommended to be played back on this unit. Playback may not be successful on other uni[...]
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32 EN ZOOM (Zoom magnification) Y ou can select 10X, 40X, or 100X maximum zoom magnifications. 10X –Optical zoom that does not degrade the quality of the recording. 40X –Electronic processing (Digital zoom) that lets you get closer up. 100X –Electronically-processed images at 100-times magnification. NOTES: ● Even if 40X or 100X is selected[...]
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EN 33 ON OFF 32kHz 06 5S SCENE BEEP / TALLY FRAME PHOTO MODE WIND CUT SOUND MODE ID NUMBER OFF DEMO. MODE RETURN 4 REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF ON AGC 40X SP ZOOM DIS GAIN UP TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU 4 END OFF P L A Y A M 5S 1 SELECT OPERA TION MODE First turn the Power Dial to “ M ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial, [...]
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34 EN ON OFF 32kHz 06 5S SCENE BEEP / TALLY FRAME PHOTO MODE WIND CUT SOUND MODE ID NUMBER OFF DEMO. MODE RETURN 4 32kHz 48kHz 5S ANIM. ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF 5SD FRAME MULTI 4 MULTI 9 PIN-UP FULL PHOTO MODE See pages 28 and 29. SCENE (5-Second Mode) ( Z pg. 26) 5S –Pressing ST ART/STOP allows you to take a 5- second “clip”. Press repeatedly fo[...]
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EN 35 MANUAL PAUSE W H FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO OFF OFF AUTO AUTO W. BALANCE FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT RETURN 4 OFF P L A Y A M 5S FADER / WIPE FADER – BLACK FADER – MOSAIC WIPE – SHUTTER RANDOM OFF FADER – WHITE P R ? W H B K B W FADER – B.W SEL. 4 F ADE/WIPE Effects IMPORT ANT : If certain P .AE/Effects ( Z pg. 42) are activated, some Fade[...]
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36 EN OFF P L A Y A M 5S 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. 35). 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 W[...]
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EN 37 P OFF P L A Y A M 5S Picture Wipe/Dissolve Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a professional transition effect. There are 6 Picture Wipe effects and 1 Dissolve effect. Select the Picture Wipe effect at the Fader/W ipe Menu ( Z pg. 35). Select any one effect from P , P , P , P , P , P and P of the Fader/Wipe Menu. 1 ST ART REC[...]
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38 EN OFF P L A Y A M 5S 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[...]
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EN 39 MENU EFFECT Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect. Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black and white. W ipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner , or wipe out from lower left to upp[...]
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40 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.) 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[...]
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EN 41 4 SELECT EFFECT Move the pointer and highlight bar to the desired effect by rotating the Select Dial, then press it. • The P .AE/Effect Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated. The symbol of the selected mode appears. 5 ST ART RECORDING Press ST ART/STOP . The image begins with the selected effect. 6 DISABLE P .AE/EFFECT T o turn[...]
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42 EN Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. Y our recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots. SLOW (Slow Shutter) Y ou can light dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. 1 SLOW X4 The Shutter Speed is set to 1/12.5th of a second to quadruple the sensitivity . 2 SLOW X10 The Shutter Speed is s[...]
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EN 43 FOCUS FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO OFF OFF AUTO MANUAL W. BALANCE FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT RETURN 4 OFF P L A Y A M 5S Manual Focus Adjustment The camcorder , in most cases, adjusts the focus from approx. 5 cm to infinity automatically . However , when focusing is difficult or when the subject is not in the middle of the LCD monitor or the viewfind[...]
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44 EN FOCUS EXPOSURE MANUAL OFF OFF AUTO AUTO W. BALANCE FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT RETURN 4 EXP. 0 OFF P L A Y A M 5S 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[...]
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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 [...]
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46 EN 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 [...]
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EN 47 FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO OFF OFF AUTO AUTO W. BALANCE FADER / WIPE P. AE / EFFECT RETURN 4 PAUSE MANUAL OFF P L A Y A M 5S 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 — orange; yellow pap[...]
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48 EN OFF P L A Y A M 5S 4 Y ou can watch what you’ve recorded in the LCD monitor . 1 SELECT OPERA TION MODE T urn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial. The Power lamp comes on. 2 OPEN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor . • When the viewfinder is pulled out, the LCD monitor cannot be used. 3 REWIND [...]
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EN 49 T o Perform High-Speed Search . . . .... press 2 or 3 after pressing 6 / 4 . The tape will move at approximately 9 times the normal playback speed. W atch in the LCD monitor and, when you reach the spot you want to see, press 6 / 4 and normal playback resumes. .... during playback, press and hold 2 or 3 . The sear ch continues as long as you [...]
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50 EN TW OFF P L A Y A M 5S 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 still playback. ● During digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer . 1 FIND THE SCENE OF INTEREST Press the Play button to start playback.[...]
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EN 51 TW OFF P L A Y A M 5S PLAYBACK EFFECT STROBE CLASSIC FILM MONOTONE SEPIA 4 1 2 3 OFF 4 B / W 1 ST AR T PLA YBACK Press the Play button ( 4 ). 2 ACCESS PLA YBACK EFFECT SELECT MENU Point the remote control at the camcorder’ s remote sensor and press EFFECT . The PLA YBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears. 3 SELECT PLA YBACK EFFECT Move the pointer[...]
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52 EN PLA YBACK Advanced Features (Cont.) 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 SOUND2 SOUND1 FULL SOUND OFF P L A Y A M 5S Playback Menu The Playback Menu allows you to set the fol[...]
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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[...]
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54 EN PLA YBACK Basic Connections VCR/TV Connection (when connecting directly to the camcorder) Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting. Red to AUDIO R Y ellow to VIDEO White to AUDIO L VCR T o A V OUT connector To TV or VCR VIDEO/AUDIO cable (provided) T o VIDEO IN connector T o AUDIO IN connector (L/R) 1 CONFIRM P[...]
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EN 55 VCR/TV Connection (using AC Charger Station) Attach the camcorder to the AC Charger Station, then connect the AC Char ger Station to a TV or VCR ( Z pg. 56, 57), as described in the following steps. Power lamp Lock lever (with the Release button) 1 CONFIRM POWER-OFF ST A TUS Make sure the camcorder ’s power is off. 2 A TTACH AND LOCK Align [...]
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56 EN PLA YBACK Basic Connections (Cont.) VCR/TV connection (using the AC Charger Station) (Cont.) Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting. Red White Y ellow Y ellow White Red 1 VIDEO/AUDIO cable (provided) VCR Core filter Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible only with regular video s[...]
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EN 57 Red White Y ellow Y ellow White Red VIDEO/AUDIO cable (provided) VCR Core filter T o S-VIDEO IN connector T o AUDIO OUT connectors (L/R) T o AUDIO IN connectors (L/R) To TV or VCR TV Core filter T o S-VIDEO OUT connector 3 Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V input (RCA type) connectors Y ellow: VIDEO White: AUDIO [...]
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58 EN PLA YBACK Advanced Connections T o DV OUT connector T o PARALLEL (PRINTER) connector Connector is under the cover . T o DV IN connector DV cable (optional) Digital Printer T o P ARALLEL connector To DV IN connector T o AC outlet Video unit equipped with a DV input connector Printer cable (commercially available) 2 way-Parallel Interface PC Co[...]
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EN 59 5 SUPPL Y POWER Plug the AC Char ger Station’s power cord into an AC outlet. 6 TURN ON POWER T urn the camcorder ’ s Power Dial to “PLA Y”, “ A ” or “ M ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial and turn on the other units. NOTES: ● Y ou cannot use the battery pack installed in the camcorder as the power supp[...]
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60 EN OFF P L A Y A M 5S TW 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 TV . I[...]
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EN 61 TW Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto other video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. NOTES: ● Y ou cannot use the battery pack installed in the camcorder as the power supply since a digital signal is output f[...]
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62 EN SANYO 3 6 3 5 SHARP 1 5 1 ` TOSHIBA 6 9 6 1 SONY 6 5 6 ` 3 9 3 1 THOMSON, TELEFUNKEN, SABA, NORDMENDE 9 1 9 6 9 7 3 2 SELECO, REX 9 1 9 6 PHILIPS 1 9 9 5 1 1 9 4 9 1 9 6 1 2 3 3 7 2 TW 3 1 6 789` 5 4 2 VCR BRAND NAME VCR BRAND NAME BUTTONS (A) (B) 6 2 6 4 7 7 MITSUB[...]
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EN 63 TW Random Assemble Editing Using the remote control, you can use P .AE/Effects and make an original edited tape. 1 MAKE CONNECTIONS 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 is off. Making connections with the power on can lead to electrical [...]
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64 EN TW 1 –– –– : –– ~ 2 ~ 3 ~ 4 ~ 5 ~ 6 ~ 7 ~ 8 ~ TIME CODE IN OUT MODE –– : –– 00 : 00 TOTAL OFF P L A Y A M 5S 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[...]
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EN 65 TW 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 OFF P L A Y A M 5S 8 REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES Repeat steps 4 – 7 ( Z pg. 64). • T o change previo[...]
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66 EN 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. For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition[...]
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EN 67 7 CLOSE MENU Press the Select Dial twice. • Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 2 on page 63. NOTES: ● Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing, do a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check whether the value you have input is appropriate or not, and make adjustments accordingly . ● Depending on the re[...]
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68 EN TW 6e Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded on the 32 kHz mode ( Z pg. 34). NOTES: ● 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. ● T o perform Audio Dubbing while watching in the television, make connections ( Z pg. 54 – 57). [...]
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EN 69 RECORDING SOUND DISPLA Y OUTPUT SOUND 32 kHz FULL SOUND Original and new tracks are combined and output in stereo. SOUND 2 New track is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo. SOUND 1 Original track is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo. NOTES: ● Audio dubbing is possible using an optional microphone connec[...]
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70 EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. No power is supplied. 2. “SET DA TE/TIME!” appears. 3. Recording cannot be performed. 4. There is no playback picture. 5. Some functions are not available using the MENU button. 6. Some functions are not available using the Select Dial. 7. The focus does not adjust automatically . 8. The casset[...]
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EN 71 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 10. The tape is moving, but there’s no picture. 11 . In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed. 12. Snapshot mode cannot be used. 13. Digital Zoom doesn’t work. 14. P .AE/Effects and Fade/ Wipe Effects don’ t work. 15. The Black & White Fader doesn’t work. 16. The [...]
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72 EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 18. • 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. 19. • The Slow Shutter effect is activated. • The Squeeze or Cinema mode is selected in the Recording Menu. 20. • When shooting in [...]
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EN 73 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 26. • The optional headphones are not connected to the head- phones connector . • The sound volume of the headphones connector was not adjusted appropriately . The sound volume at this point is the same as the level it was adjusted to during playback. 27. • “DISPLA Y” is set to “OFF” in [...]
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74 EN 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 or the viewfinder is made with high-precision technology . However , black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly o[...]
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EN 75 1 REMOVE POWER SUPPL Y Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Charger Station ( Z pg. 8 – 10). 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 pape[...]
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76 EN CONTROLS, INDICA TIONS AND CONNECTORS 1 Lens hood T urn this counterclockwise to release. 2 Lens cover Opens when the viewfinder is pulled out or the LCD monitor is opened fully with the Power Dial set to any position except “PLA Y” or “OFF”. 3 Remote sensor ( Z pg. 50) Receives the signal from the remote control. When using the remot[...]
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EN 77 ^ * ) q & ( w $ y t % e r u i Bottom of camcorder ^ V iewfinder ( Z pg. 15) Pull out when recording. & Power dial ( Z pg. 17) T urning the camcorder on/off, recording or playback is possible. * ST ART/STOP button ( Z pg. 18) Starts recording or stops recording to make the camcorder enter the record-standby mode. ( V olume switch (VOLU[...]
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78 EN CONTROLS, INDICA TIONS AND CONNECTORS (Cont.) 1 DC charger ( Z pg. 8) Attach the battery pack to char ge. 2 Camcorder attachment part ( Z pg. 55) Attach the camcorder to this part when charging the battery installed in the camcorder or when editing. 3 Multi connector ( Z pg. 55) The AC Char ger Station can be connected with this camcorder thr[...]
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EN 79 No. FUNCTION 1 * Displays the operation mode position. ( Z pg. 17) 2 * Appears when taking a Snapshot. ( Z pg. 28) 3 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. ( Z pg. 31) 4 * Appears when in the Record-Standby mode. ( Z pg. 18) 5 Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer is engaged. ( Z pg. 32) 6 * Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). ( Z pg[...]
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80 EN 6e SOUND1 32kHz LP 25 . 12 . 98 17 : 30 – – – – – – – – – – TC 01 : 28 : 15 6 4 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. 3 Appears while a tape is running. 4 : Playback 3 : Fast-Forward/High-speed search 2 : Rewi[...]
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EN 81 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 of f automatically . Appears when no tape is loaded, or when the erase protection tab is set to “SA [...]
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82 EN CAUTIONS 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 proper[...]
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EN 83 Main Unit 1. For safety , DO NOT . . . .... open the camcorder ’ s chassis. .... disassemble or modify the unit. .... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use. .... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit. .... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power [...]
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84 EN SPECIFICA TIONS Camcorder General Power : DC 6.3 V (using AC Char ger Station) DC 7.2 V (using Battery) Power consumption : Approx. 6 W (viewfinder on) Approx. 7 W (LCD monitor on) Format : DV Format (SD mode) Signal format : PAL Standard V ideo signal recording format : Digital Component Recording Cassette : MINI DV Cassette T ape Speed : SP[...]
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EN 85 AC Charger Station General Power : AC 1 10 to 240 V ` , 50/60 Hz Power consumption : 20 W Output power : DC 7.2 V , 0.77 A (char ge) DC 6.3 V , 1.8 A (VTR) Operating temperature : 0°C to 40°C (when charging, 10°C to 35°C) Dimensions : 80 mm (W) x 39 mm (H) x 146 mm (D) Weight : Approx. 410 g (AA-V60EK) Approx. 370 g (AA-V60EA) Connectors [...]
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86 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 source; bluish light has a higher[...]
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EN 87 INDEX A Animation ............................................... Z pg. 34 Auto Focus .............................................. Z pg. 43 Auto Shut off ........................................... Z pg. 19 B Battery .................................................... Z pg. 8 Battery Low ............................................. Z pg. [...]
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G R-D VM5 COPYRIGHT© 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. EK/EA Printed in Japan 0598HOV * UN * VP VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED[...]